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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • "MYTHIC RETELLING AT ITS BEST." (R. F. Kuang, author of Yellowface) • A 2023 IGNYTE AWARD FINALIST • A BOOK OF THE MONTH CLUB PICK
“With a graceful, measured elegance” (New York Times), this lyrical novel reimagines the life of the infamous queen from the ancient epic the Ramayana, giving voice to an extraordinary woman
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"In this retelling of a classic Hindu myth, Ganesha's older brother, Kartikeya, challenges him to a race around the world to see who will win a prized magical mango, gifted by the gods. Ganesha must use all his wit and intelligence in order to compete against his lightning-fast brother"--
3) Holi colors
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This book introduces little ones to the Hindu festival of Holi with a rainbow of colours.
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KABIR'S POEMS 13. Mo ko kahan dhanro bande O servant, where dost thou seek Me? Lo! I am beside thee. I am neither in temple nor in mosque: I am neither in Kaaba nor in Kailash: Neither am I in rites and ceremonies, nor in Yoga and renunciation. If thou art a true seeker, thou shalt at once see Me: thou shalt meet Me in a moment of time. Kabara says, "O Sadhu! God is the breath of all breath." 16. Santan jat na pacho nirguniyan. It is needless to ask...
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Amish Tripathi devoted years to the research of Hindu mythological stories and history, and discussions with his family about the destiny of the human body, mind and soul to create this sweeping and fascinating adaptation of ancient Hindu mythology for modern fantasy readers.
1900 BC in what modern Indians call the Indus Valley Civilization and the inhabitants called the land of Meluha: a near-perfect empire created many centuries earlier by Lord...
1900 BC in what modern Indians call the Indus Valley Civilization and the inhabitants called the land of Meluha: a near-perfect empire created many centuries earlier by Lord...
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Yoga is an exercise and meditation philosophy that has been taking the United States by storm over the past several decades. Yet many are unaware that there is an entire, ancient religion that prefaces this phenomenon. Yoga is one of six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy, and "Yoga Sutras of Patanjali" contains 196 aphorisms that form the basis of Raja Yoga. Patanjali uses his text to explain different facets of the philosophy, leading people to...
12) Prati shruti
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"On Bhīṣma, Hindu mythological character from Mahābhārata"--From Worldcat.org.
13) Vishnupuran
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Hindi feature film. It is the story of the Lord Vishnu, who is man's fight against evil, comes to earth time and again to maintain the balance between good and evil.
14) Shaibya kathan
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Novel based on the life of Śaivyā, wife of Hariścandra, Hindu mythological character.
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In this book, the author has chosen 90 verses of the Gita out of the total 700, which are purely subjective in nature. He, however, has included all the important ones for the sake of coherency of presentation. It is hoped that this small book will motivate the modern reader to study the full text with passion and devotion and pursue the spiritual goals towards eternal bliss. This abridged edition will give the complete message, which has inspired...
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This historical treatise fundamentally dilates upon the progress of Hinduism in Manipur during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, and highlights the far-reaching impact of Hinduism on the contemporary society, indigenous religion and culture, language and literature, art and architecture, sculpture and iconography, coins and epigraphy, and music and dance. It also focuses on religious and cultural assimilation and syncretization. It presents...
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The Hindu Journey comprises a prime example of allegorical writing. Part One of this book deals with visionary experience though a spiritual technique known as "gazing" thought which access can be made possible to religious experiences. The nest part of this allegory follows up on experiences of a spiritual nature, where the heritage of the great saints comes alive and places and people defy the imagination. Finally there is an 'After word' on allegorical...
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The Four Vedas – RIG, SAMA, YAJUR and ATHARVA are the fountainhead of ancient Indian philosophy, traditions and practices. It is believed that in the beginning of creation, Vedas were revealed by GOD for the benefit of mankind. The meaning of Vedas is Knowledge. The Vedas are supposed to contain true knowledge in seed form. It is enjoined upon mankind to understand develop, utilize and propagate this knowledge for individual and universal welfare....
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Plus verses from the Vedas and the Bhagvad gita Like the proverbial fish that has heard a lot about the Great Ocean and spends an entire lifetime searching for it, not realizing it has always been an inseparable part of the ocean, man spends his lifetime searching all around for God......
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