Bhagavad Gita. As It Is. A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Hare Krishna. Hinduism

Bhagavad Gita. As It Is. A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Hare Krishna. Hinduism

 I'm reading through the "Bhagavad Gita... as it is" by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Bhagavad-gita As It Is

The Bhagavad-gita is the main source-book on yoga and a concise summary of India's Vedic wisdom. Yet remarkably, the setting for this best-known classic of spiritual literature is an ancient Indian battlefield.

At the last moment before entering battle, the great warrior Arjuna begins to wonder about the real meaning of his life. Why should he fight against his friends and relatives? Why does he exist? Where is he going after death? In the Bhagavad-gita, Lord Krsna, Arjuna's friend and spiritual master, brings His disciple from perplexity to spiritual enlightenment. In the course of doing so, Krsna concisely but definitively explains transcendental knowledge; karma-yoga, jnana-yoga, dhyana-yoga, and bhakti-yoga; knowledge of the Absolute; devotional service; the three modes of material nature; the divine and demoniac natures; and much more.

Bhagavad-gita As It Is is the largest-selling, most widely used edition of the Gita in the world.

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A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. International Society for Krishna Consciousness. by Travis Simpkins

A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. International Society for Krishna Consciousness. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

His Divine Grace

A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

(1896 - 1977)

Spiritual, Philosophical and Religious Teacher

Founder - Acharya

International Society for Krishna Consciousness

ISKCON

the Hare Krishna movement

by Travis Simpkins

A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

For more info, please visit:

iskcon.org

A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. International Society for Krishna Consciousness. Bhagavad Gita. by Travis Simpkins

 

Stories of Ganesha. Hindu Mythology

Stories of Ganesha. Hindu Mythology

I'm enjoying "Stories of Ganesha," an interesting collection of Vedic myths about the beloved Hindu deity.


Vakratunda Maha-Kaaya Surya-Koti Samaprabha | Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarva-Kaaryeshu Sarvadaa || This book is a beautiful collection of handpicked stories from various scriptures to enlighten you about Lord Ganesha and reveal the many facets of his divine personality. A book to pay one’ s respects to the most loved and revered deities written about in the Vedic texts. You will find the answers to all the intriguing questions and secrets about Lord Ganesha’ s life in this book. It also includes special prayers that can be offered to Lord Ganesha to attain his blessings.

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Hindu Myths. A Sourcebook Translated from the Sanskrit

Hindu Myths. A Sourcebook Translated from the Sanskrit

I'm enjoying this collection of Hindu Myths...


Recorded in sacred Sanskrit texts, including the Rig Veda and the Mahabharata, Hindu Myths are thought to date back as far as the tenth century BCE. Here in these seventy-five seminal myths are the many incarnations of Vishnu, who saves mankind from destruction, and the mischievous child Krishna, alongside stories of the minor gods, demons, rivers and animals including boars, buffalo, serpents and monkeys. Immensely varied and bursting with colour and life, they demonstrate the Hindu belief in the limitless possibilities of the world - from the teeming miracles of creation to the origins of the incarnation of Death who eventually touches them all.

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The Science of Self Realization. A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Hare Krisha

The Science of Self Realization. A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Hare Krisha

I'm enjoying "The Science of Self Realization" by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.

Self-realization explained.

Through the interviews, lectures, essays, and letters of this book, Srila Prabhupada exhaustively explains how to practice yoga in the modern age. Topics include karma and reincarnation, superconsciousness, how to choose a guru, Krsna and Christ, and spiritual solutions to today's social and economic problems.

The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success. Deepak Chopra

The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success. Deepak Chopra. Hinduism. Buddhism. New Age

I follow Deepak Chopra on social media and enjoy his posts, but I haven't read many of his books. "The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success" is a distilled synopsis of some of his other writings. There is a lot of useful information in this convenient little book. But honestly, you could discover all of these "Laws" and many more if you just go direct to the source and read some key Eastern religious texts, like the Bhagavad Gita, the Upanishads and the Dhammapada.


The creation of wealth has always been regarded as a process that requires hard work and luck--often at the expense of others. In this remarkable book, the author of Quantum Healing and other bestsellers reveals how to align with the subtle yet powerful, unseen forces that affect the flow of money in our lives.

Based on natural laws which govern all of creation, this book shatters the myth that success is the result of hard work, exacting plans, or driving ambition. In The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, Deepak Chopra offers a life-altering perspective on the attainment of success: Once we understand our true nature and learn to live in harmony with natural law, a sense of well-being, good health, fulfilling relationships, energy and enthusiasm for life, and material abundance will spring forth easily and effortlessly. Filled with timeless wisdom and practical steps you can apply right away, this is a book you will want to read and refer to again and again.

The Wisdom of the Vedas. J.C. Chatterji. Theosophical Society. Brahmanism. Hinduism. Buddhism

The Wisdom of the Vedas. J.C. Chatterji. Theosophical Society. Brahmanism. Hinduism. Buddhism

This book by J.C. Chatterji has been in print for the past 90 years under a couple different titles. About 50 years ago, it was republished as "The Wisdom of the Vedas" by the Theosophical Society. It is one of the most accessible books on the Vedic system of thought, India's oldest philosophical/religious tradition.


How did the universe come into being? What is the nature of God? Of the human spirit? All who seek understanding will find this book an illuminating presentation of India's oldest and most profound religious and philosophical tradition. The Wisdom of the Vedas was first published in 1931 by Kailas Press under the title India's Outlook on Life. The Theosophical Publishing House published a second edition in 1973, and again in 1980 under the Quest imprint. The present 1992 edition was edited to reflect the modern use of inclusive language, and includes an introduction by Vedic scholar David Frawley. Mr. Frawley explains to the Western reader, "The Vedas are the original scripture or source teaching of the Hindu tradition, from which its many branches of Vedanta, Yoga, and Tantra have emerged through time, and to which they all look back with reverence." The Vedas are also "..the background relative to which the Buddhist religion evolved, and Buddhism also preserves many Vedic terms and practices." The study then, of the Vedas is important to understanding many different Eastern teachings. The author is from India, and has an unusual ability to frame the subtleties of Eastern thought for the Western world.

Bhagavad-Gita. Translated by Swami Prabhavananda and Christopher Isherwood

Bhagavad-Gita. Translated by Swami Prabhavananda and Christopher Isherwood

Some peaceful reading for a quiet winter evening...
Few things put my mind more at ease than reading ancient texts. I have a scholarly interest in most all religions, and one of the books that I find to be the most calming is the Bhagavad-Gita. I think I've read it a half dozen times since the start of COVID-19.




"The Bhagavad Gita: The Song of God Retold in Simplified English is the latest title in the Essential Wisdom Library. This unique edition of the timeless epic is designed to be accessible for readers without any prior experience of Hinduism. Not simply a translation of the original, Viljoen has simplified and restated the Gita’s complex ideas, so that a first-time reader can fully appreciate the scope and beauty of this magnificent Indian classic. Written in concise, modern language the retelling vividly captures the power and depth of the original work.
Part of the Mahabharata, the Gita is a dialogue between Prince Arjuna and Lord Krishna. Its verses contain some of the key ideas of Hindu philosophy―Dharma, Moksha, and various yogic practices. Originally written well over a thousand years ago, the Gita has proven to be a timeless source of wisdom, inspiring philosophers and revolutionaries alike in the millennia since it was written.
In addition to the retelling of the text, this edition includes a character list, a glossary of important terms, and chapters exploring the back-story from the Mahabharata and the impact and meaning of the Bhagavad Gita itself. The Bhagavad Gita is an approachable way for today’s readers to engage with one of history's richest spiritual epics."