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As the River Joins the Ocean: Reflections
about J Krishnamurti
by G Narayan
J Krishnamurti (1895-1986), a revolutionary mystic and an iconoclastic
author and speaker, had a profound impact on vast numbers of
people for more than half of the 20th century. He counted as
closest to him the nameless millions of serious and questioning
people worldwide who strove to break the bonds of religious and
psychological suffering.
Krishmurti's nephew, Giddhu Narayan, has written a gentle memoir,
As the River Joins the Ocean, that illuminates Krishnamurti
in ways that more formal biographies have not.
The family genealogy shows the humble origins of the great teacher.
His touching lifelong concern and compassion for people and for
his own family, reveal him to be deeply related to humanity.
This new memoir by a devoted student of the teachings is an important
historical document for scholars and others concerned with Krishnamurti's
unique approach to the perennial issues that perplex humanity.
Paperback. 92 pages. B&W photographs.
Weight: 230 g (8.1 oz).
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*** Hinduism
- General ***
A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion,
Geography, History and Literature
by John Dowson
This dictionary is a very useful reference work on Hindu mythology
and religion. Arranged alphabetically, it has a vast array of
entries on gods, goddesses and mythological personages and on
religious concepts, key events, episodes, legends, literary works
and geographical locations to do with Hinduism.
Originally published in 1894, and never out of print since then,
this work remains one of the most comprehensive guides to the
subject, meeting the needs of both scholars and lay readers.
Paperback. 430 pages. Sanskrit index; general index.
Weight: 360 g (12.6 oz).
Item No: 81-7769-075-2.
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The Foundation of Hinduism
by Jadunath Sinha
This book sets forth the essentials of Hinduism as expounded
in the Vedas, the Upanisads, the Manusamhita,
the Ramayana, the Mahabharata, the minor Upanisads,
the Puranas, the Bhagavat Gita, and the other Gitas.
It traces the development of Saivism, Saktaism, Vaisnavism, and
the other minor Upanisads, the Puranas, the
Bhagavat Gita, the Brahma Gita, the Siva Gita,
the Devi Gita, and the other Gitas, and expounds
their theoretical and practical teachings.
It traces the evolution of pure monism (avaitavada), which
permeates the religious literature of the Hindus. It elaborately
deals with the triple method of disinterested works, devotion
and integral knowledge for the realisation of the Absolute Spirit
or God.
It deals with the ethical teachings of Hinduism as expounded
in the non-philosophical religious literature, which are catholic,
humanitarian and universal, and which constitute the inner core
of religious life.
Paperback. 207 pages.
Weight: 225 g (7.9 oz).
Item No: 81-7624-039-7.
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Hindu Holidays and Ceremonials
by Rai Bahadur B A Gupte
-- What are the origins of Hindu festivals and ceremonies?
-- How have the deities earned their reputations?
This book attempts to provide all the answers. In fact, it
is an almost complete anthology of the holidays, festivals, fasts
and feasts that are celebrated throughout the Indian subcontinent.
Hindu Holidays and Ceremonials was written as a written
ethnological record of Hindu holidays and ceremonials, including
"dissertations on the origins, folklore and symbols";
but it also serves as a handy dictionary regarding these same
topics.
The author, Rai Bahadur B A Gupte, worked closely with the
British Ethnography Survey of India and provided a lot of the
research material used by them during his tenure.
"These notes contain an immense amount of interesting
matter, and should prove useful to students of Indian folklore
and ceremonies."
-- R. E. Enthoven, author of The Folklore of Bombay and
The Tribes and Castes of Bombay
"This publication is very interesting and illuminating."
-- Sir Edward Gait, author of A History of Assam
Paperback. 259 pages.
Weight: 270 g (9.5 oz).
Item No: 8177691430.
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Hindu Manners, Customs and Ceremonies
by Abbé J A Dubois
This book provides a fascinating and detailed description of
everyday Hindu society and religion its manners, customs,
institutions and ceremonies as existed in the early nineteenth
century in south India. Much of this detail helps us understand
Hinduism in today's India.
The author, Abbé Dubois, lived in India from 1792 to 1823.
He adopted Indian clothing and lifestyle, and devoted himself
to a long and thorough study of the life and character of the
Hindus. Despite being a Christian missionary, Dubois was remarkably
free from the theological prejudices of his day.
This reprint of the third and final edition of this classic work
will be welcomed by all readers who want to understand Hinduism
as it was and in many ways still is.
"This book is very valuable for the immense amount of information
it gives... For what might be regarded as the workaday world
of Hinduism... Information which no student can do without."
- Nirad C Chauduri, Hinduism (Oxford University Press)
"Though written with the bias of a Catholic priest toward
Hindu heathens, this is perhaps the most informative book on
early 19th century socio-religious customs. Dubois himself observed
most these customs in south India but his information on north
India is from other informants. Practices such as suttee (burning
of widows) have now been banned, but Dubois provides an eyewitness
account of many of them." - B K Gupta / D S Kharbas.
India (Clio Press)
"By rescuing from obscurity... Abbe Dubois's thirty years
of observation and research, Mr Beauchamp [the book's editor]
will place the life-work of that great missionary in its true
form before the world" - The Times
"Mr Beauchamp has done good service to the reading public...
by publishing a verbatim translation of Dubois' great work in
its revised form, elucidated by many excellent notes suggested
by the events of the last seventy years, and by the researches
of later writers, who have devoted their attention to the study
of the manners and the customs of the inhabitants of India."
- The Times of India
Paperback. 730 pages.
Weight: 730 g (25.6 oz).
Item No: 81-7303-179-7.
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Man and the Universe: Hindu Perspectives
by R. R. Pandey
Man and the Universe is an investigation of how man has
visualised his relation to the universe around him since his
appearance on earth. It deals comprehensively with man's search
for his roots and the true raison d'etre for his existence. Prof.
R. R. Pandey has provided us with an all-inclusive survey of
the invaluable material initially found in the Rigveda and later
refined by the various schools of thought that have developed
over the ages.
Prof. Pandey gives us an overview of different schools of philosophy
and takes us to the absolute extremes of Indian philosophical
thought from Shankara to Ramanujan who present conflicting conclusions
about the all-embracing reality and methods of attaining it.
Also incorporated in his survey are many modern Western conceptions
of reality, including the present 'Black Hole' theory and its
relation to ancient Indian thought.
From atheism to the other extreme of absolute devotion to a munificent
deity, this book surveys the alternative views suggested by the
sages of ages long past, trying to answer questions that have
puzzled man from time immemorial.
Born in 1942, Prof. Rewati Raman Pandey was educated at Allahabad
University where he was awarded MA (Phil) and DPhil. In 1972-74,
he undertook postdoctoral research at Munster and Hamburg Universities.
In 1972 he was awarded the prestigious Darshanacharya from Sampurnanad
Sanskrit University, Varanasi. He has published many works including
Samagra Yoga, Scientific Temper and Advaita Vedanta,
Man and the Universe and Amritasya Putrah.
Prof. Pandey is at present Vice Chancellor of GorakhpurUniversity
and is a member of the governing body of I.C.P.R..
Paperback. 250 pages.
Weight: 500 g (17.5 oz).
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Modern Hinduism
by W J Wilkins
Hinduism professes to regulate the Hindu's life in all its many
relations. It prescribes ceremonies attendant on his birth, his
early training, his food and its cooking, his style of dress
and its manufactures, his employment, marriage, amusements -
his whole life from before his birth until generations after
his death. It seeks to regulate not only private life but also
domestic and national relations.
Modern Hinduism, a classic work written at the turn of the
century, portrays the faith and rituals of Hinduism as practised
in northern India. This book covers in great detail the Hindu's
early life, religious sects, caste, worship, women, morals, death
and future judgement.
"A very accurate book on Hinduism" - Nirad C Chaudhuri,
Hinduism (Oxford University Press)
Paperback. 494 pages.
Weight: 420 g (14.7 oz).
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Myths and Legends of India: An Introduction to the Study of
Hinduism
by J M Macfie
Myths & Legends of India presents a rich and dazzling
collection of 46 tales taken from the sacred books of Hinduism
- from the ancient hymns of the Vedas to the Ramayana
and Mahabharata epics and on to the later Laws of Manu
and the Puranas. A veritable kaleidoscope of Hindu mythology
as it developed over a period of 3,000 years!
Tales of gods and goddesses, demons, rishis, saints and sages
in all their varying moods... and tales of ordinary men and women,
their hopes and fears and their joys and sorrows.
The book concludes with explanatory sections on each of the legends,
a reading list and a subject index.
Reading this book is a great way to get a good feel for the riches
of Hinduism!
Paperback. 333 pages.
Weight: 380 g (13.3 oz).
Item No: 81-7624-044-3.
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Pocket Guide to Popular Hinduism
by Rajbali Pandey
This book is a concise introduction to the world of popular Hinduism
and the everyday experiences of its millions of believers. Topics
covered included beliefs, practices, objects of worship and the
social system.
"This booklet should be welcomed... and should make for
a greater understanding of our Hindu brothers" -- Theosophy
in New Zealand
Paperback. 53 pages. Pilgrims Pocket Classics.
Weight: 30 g (1.1 oz).
Item No: 8173032300.
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Popular Hinduism: The Religion of the Masses
by L S S O'Malley
India has been often described as a land of contrast, and nowhere
are the contrasts more marked than in Hinduism in which the crudest
idolater and the sublest philosopher feel equally at home!
The difference between the beliefs and practices of the cultured
classes and those of the masses are so great that they almost
seem to be differences of kind rather than of degree. In spite
of these great variations of belief and practice, there are also
some common characteristics. L S S O'Malley gives a brief outline
of both kinds of Hinduism in this authentic book.
"This volume is, for its size, remarkably full, fair and
accurate." -- Journal of Religion
"If the ordinary man prefers to base his judgement upon
reliable information instead upon second-hand prejudices, O'Malley's
book will serve him well." -- The Cambridge Review
"The man who wants to get a general idea of Hinduism as
it exists in India can hardly do better than read this unpretentious
but excellent book." -- Manchester Guardian
"A comprehensive survey of modern Hinduism, as it is practiced
by the masses of the people." -- Book Review Digest
'Mr. O'Malley has written with insight and sympathy. One or two
small inaccuracies of detail do not detract from the merit of
this excellent and fair-minded book.' --Times Literary
Suplement
Paperback. 246 pages.
Weight: 240 g (8.4 oz).
Item No: 81-7769-003-5.
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Spiritual Stories from India
by Chamal Lal, ed.
Tales from the ancient and diverse Indian cultures are retold
for the benefit of those in quest of spiritual perfection. These
stories have inspired devotion in the hearts of people for centuries,
revealing the lives of saintly persons who attained fulfilment
by cultivating divine qualities and actions. The path they followed
becomes a source of inspiration for each of us today. We can
also develop a subtle ability to gain spiritual guidance from
all aspects of nature, and thus always be in union with the Supreme.
Dive deep into this ocean of wisdom and enjoy the wealth of knowledge
given in these spiritual stories.
Paperback. 128 pages.
Weight: 150 g (5.3 oz).
Item No: 81-7303-190-8.
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Sources and Resources: A Western Psychiatrist's Search for
Meaning in the Ancient Indian Scriptures
by Erna M Hoch
Ancient Indian philosophy and religion have many points of contact
with Western psychotherapy. In her search for meaning in the
ancient Indian scriptures, the author, a Swiss psychiatrist,
discovers profound philosophical "sources" which illuminate
the "resources" of present-day psychiatry and psychotherapy.
The latter in their turn assist in new understandings of ancient
Indian philosophy.
"Vivid examples" - The Independent (Kathmandu).
Hardback. 356 pages.
Weight: 790 g (27.7 oz).
Item No: 81-7303-011-1.
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*** Chakras
***
Pocket Guide to Chakras
by Joy Gardner-Gordon
A person with the gift of clairvoyance can see your seven energy
vortexes radiating like multicoloured suns along the axis of
your spine. These whorls of spinning energy are known as chakras,
the Sanskrit word for "wheel". Today the ancient awareness
of chakras is recognised as a legitimate model for health and
illness, providing us with a rich, complex method of organising
the holistic gestalt of the human being/emotions/mind spirit.
This book will answer your questions:
-- What are the chakras?
-- Where are they?
-- How do they function?
-- What causes them to open or close?
-- How can their energy be changed?
The author, Joy Gardner-Gordon, is director of the Vibrational
Healing Program in Kapa'au, Hawaii, and has been a holistic counsellor,
teacher and author since 1972. She is author of Color and
Crystals: A Journey through the Chakras, The Healing Voice
and Healing Yourself during Pregnancy.
Paperback. 110 pages. Pilgrims Pocket Series edition (authorised
for sale in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal).
Weight: 90 g (3.2 oz).
Item No: 81-7303-221-1.
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*** Gods
& Goddesses ***
Ganesa: A Monograph on the Elephant-Faced God
by Alice Getty
This book is about one of the most popular of all the Hindu gods,
Ganesa (or Ganesh). With an elephant head, a whimsical appearance
and being the god of good fortune, he is bound to be popular.
But Ganesa is a far more complex god than might first be assumed.
He has many different manifestations and many other names as
well. In this book the legends, manifestations, varied descriptions
and historical elements of all things pertinent to the elephant
deity can be found.
Hardback. 103 pages. Colour and B&W Photographs, Drawings.
Hymn to Ganesa. Abbreviations, Glossary, Bibliography, Index.
Weight: 820 g (28.7 oz).
Item No: 8177693158.
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Hindu Gods and Goddesses: Spiritual and Scientific Approach
by Harendr Upadhyay
This book presents the pantheon of Hindu deities in an interesting
and understandable manner.
It includes a Devi section, a Deva section, a Veda Deva section,
a Purana Deva section. It also discusses the ten major incarnations
of Lord Vishnu.
Paperback. 280 pages.
Weight: 400 g (14 oz).
Item No: 8177692682.
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Kali's
Odiyya: A Shaman's Story of Initiation
by
Amarananda Bhairavan
This is a rare and exciting story of worship in an ancient
culture -- with secrets that have never before been revealed
and a world that most Westerners know nothing about. It tells
us of Shambu (as the author is known throughout the story) and
Sandhya, his partner, incarnated in a small Indian matriarchal
village formed around a Kali temple. As children they were chosen
to become servants of the Goddess Kali. Bhairavan writes of his
experiences of initiation into the world of Kali's Odiyya: shamans
of the goddess. We follow Shambu and Sandhya from their initiation,
through an exorcism, and through initiation into mystical sexuality.
We learn of Kundalini arousal and karma; we experience a funeral
celebration; we participate in the matriarchal transference of
power so that older men and women are free to pursue their search
for spirituality at the end of their life. We learn of the aghori,
the sorcerers who shape shift into the astral world, where Shambu
experiences his astral form as a being of light. We live with
Shambu and Sandhya for eight years of their magical lives, sharing
what they learn.
"A lovely and subtle book. Presented as a memoir of a young
East Indian boy's training by his aunt to become an 'odiyya',
a shaman in the service of the Goddess Kali, it is also carefully
designed to be a book of initiation for the reader. It presents
an increasingly complex view of the interrelationship between
the world and the psyche in a series of small bites, each clear
and responsible enough in itself... As a Jungian I was especially
impressed with how well Bhairavan treads the razor's edge between
symbolic and real. I recommend this book highly." -- Robin
Robertson, author of Jungian Archetypes and Your Shadow
Paperback.
299 pages.
Weight: 470 g (16.5 oz).
Item No: 8177690957.
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Kumari: The Virgin Goddess
by Siddhi B Ranjitkar
Kumari Puja, or virgin worship, is an ancient feature of Asian
religions, dating back to at least the late Vedic period. Archaeological
evidence indicates that mother goddess have always occupied a
very significant position even in the religions of such ancient
civilisations as the Mohenjo-daro and Harappa.
In Nepal, the Living Goddess, Kumari, is regarded as a supreme
Tantric goddess--a common deity worshipped by both Hindus and
Buddhists. While Hindu Tantrics worship her as Durga Bhawani
or Taleju, Buddhist Tantrics worship her as Vajradevi. According
to a popular belief, Kumari possesses unlimited spiritual powers
and protects people from demons and evil spirits.
The Newars of Nepal devote a great deal of their devotion and
ritual activity to the worship of female divine force in its
multifarious forms but the most notable and unique feature of
their religion is the worship of Kumari, the living virgin goddess.
This handy, concise book presents the mysterious phenomenon of
the Living Goddess.
"An invaluable introduction to one of Nepal's most fascinating
subjects" -- John Fredericks
Paperback. 48 pages.
Weight: 45 g (1.6 oz).
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*** Gurus
& Saints ***
As the River Joins the Ocean: Reflections about J Krishnamurti
by G Narayan
J Krishnamurti (1895-1986), a revolutionary mystic and an iconoclastic
author and speaker, had a profound impact on vast numbers of
people for more than half of the 20th century. He counted as
closest to him the nameless millions of serious and questioning
people worldwide who strove to break the bonds of religious and
psychological suffering.
Krishmurti's nephew, Giddhu Narayan, has written a gentle memoir,
As the River Joins the Ocean, that illuminates Krishnamurti
in ways that more formal biographies have not.
The family genealogy shows the humble origins of the great teacher.
His touching lifelong concern and compassion for people and for
his own family, reveal him to be deeply related to humanity.
This new memoir by a devoted student of the teachings is an important
historical document for scholars and others concerned with Krishnamurti's
unique approach to the perennial issues that perplex humanity.
Paperback. 92 pages. B&W photographs.
Weight: 230 g (8.1 oz).
Item No: 81-7303-178-9.
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Avadhuta Gita of Dattatreya
by Dattatreya. Translated by Kanoo Mal & Acharya Leonard
Orr.
This work by the great yogi Dattatreya expounds Hindu philosophy
in a bold and subtle analysis. An introduction to the work and
and a biography of the author are included.
Paperback. 90 pages. Printed on art paper.
Weight: 140 g (4.9 oz).
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The Inner Life of Krishnamurti: Private Vision
and Perennial Wisdom
by Aryel Sanat
When Jiddu Krishnamurti (1895-1986) was fourteen, early Theosophists
proclaimed him the next messianic world leader and introduced
him to the ancient perennial wisdom. He was educated in Great
Britain and spent his life sharing insights around the world.
He became one of the greatest spiritual teachers of the twentieth
century. Among the millions he has influenced are the Dalai Lama,
Deepak Chopra, Joseph Campbell, Dr Jonas Salk, Henry Miller and
Aldous Huxley.
But Krishnamurti (K) was a revolutionary in the deepest sense.
For over sixty years he publicly eschewed belief systems and
presuppositions of any sort, including the esoteric systems of
the Thoesophists.
Aryel Sanat explodes myths at the heart of the controversies
surrounding this beloved and complex man. His meticulous research
reveals that, contrary to appearances, K's inner life was rich
in esoteric happenings. Privately, he never denied the existence
of his perennial "Masters", nor did he deny being a
vehicle for the manifestation of the Lord Maitreya or the Christ.
In fact, according to K, these inner realities were present every
day of his mature life and intimately related to his work.
The admittedly strange story that unfolds is critical for understanding
K's life and views. It is also essential to Buddhism, the teachings
of Gurdjieff, the perennial renaissance -- in fact, the whole
of contemporary spirituality.
Paperback. 324 pages.
Weight: 460 g (16.1 oz).
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Krishnamurti's Insight: An Examination of his Teachings on
the Nature of Mind and Religion
by Hillary Rodrigues
Krishnamurti (1895-1986) is internationally regarded as one of
the eminent religious figures of our time. Although publications
on his discourses abound, there have been few systematic analyses
of his thought. In this volume, Prof Hillary Rodrigues, a Religious
Studies scholar with particular sensitivity to Krishnamurti's
critique of traditional scholarship, presents a lucid analysis
of Krishnamurti's metaphysics.
After succinct, informative sections on Krishnamurti's remarkable
life, his legacy to humanity, and the unique manner in which
he conveyed his teachings, Rodrigues proceeds to examine Krishnamurti's
teachings on the nature of mind. Attending scrupulously to Krishnamurti's
own words, and with the aid of illustrative diagrams, the analysis
reveals that "total insight" is the pivotal event which
liberates the mind from the bondage of conditioning, to Truth
and genuine religion.
An important component of the study is its appraisal of existing
criticism of Krishnamurti and his ideas in the light of the analysis.
The book also points out similarities between Krishnamurti's
teachings and other religious philosophies, particularly Buddhism,
highlighting the singular nature of Krishnamurti's notion of
religion.
Hillary Rodrigues is Associate Professor and Chair of the Department
of Anthropology at the University of Lethbridge, Canada. He holds
a PhD in Religious Studies from McMaster University. He has travelled
extensively in the Americas, Europe and Asia, where he has conducted
years of field research on Eastern religions. Dr Rodrigues has
taught at a school based on Krishnamurti's educational philosophy
and has conducted research on Krishnamurti's teachings in Canada,
the United States and India.
"Rodrigues' work is a fine example of how this [the analysis
of Krishnamurti's teachings] should be done. It respects the
spirit and method of Krishnamurti's teachings without sacrificing
any of the care that scholarship requires." -- Graeme McQeen,
McMaster University
"This work will serve as a valuable introduction to Krishnamurti's
thought. The author has handled the material with dexterity and
insight." -- John Grimes, Studies in Religion
Paperback. 225 pages.
Weight: 340 g (11.9 oz).
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Krishnamurti: Two Birds on One Tree
by Ravi Ravindra
From this book:
"There was Krishnamurti, the vessel of great revelation
from on high, but also Krishnamurti the man subject to his personal
conditioning, desires and needs.
It can be said that the ability to separate the inner or higher
Self from the lower self is a mark of spiritual development.
But the ability to bring the two parts together intentionally
and with freedom is a sign of divine wisdom and incarnation."
"With a critical mind and an open heart, Dr Ravindra allows
us all to see both the spiritual greatness and the human pathos
of this truly remarkable teacher." -- Jacob Needleman, PhD,
author of Lost Christianity and The Heart of Philosophy
Paperback. 88 pages.
Weight: 100 g (3.5 oz).
Item No: 8177691627.
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The Light of Krishnamurti
by Gabriele Blackburn
The Light of Krishnamurti relates the many-faceted mystical and
spiritual occurrences of J Krishnamurti as experienced by Gabriele
Blackburn.
This is the story's of the author's life in relationship to these
events, their extraordinary meaning and the profound effect they
had on her. In a simple, direct, factual manner, she tells how
this friendship, personal interviews and the understanding of
his teachings helped her to resolve a life crisis and discover
an insightful way of living.
This book voices the quality of the clear Light of truth which
casts no shadow. It is a personal testimony to the sacred life
and teachings of Krishnamurti, that Gold Light of eternity.
Gabriele Blackburn is a spiritual healer and clairvoyant. She
has worked with doctors, psychologists and scientists, which
together with her psychic investigations, has enabled her to
bring out many unique facets concerning the healing of the psychological
and physical aspects of man. She always approaches her work in
a creative way, which leads to many new discoveries in the area
she terms "Holistic Spiritual Healing."
Gabriele Blackburn is the author of The Science and Art of the
Pendulum and has taught Radiesthesia and Healing seminars in
the United States, Canada and Europe to many interested health
groups. Born in Europe, she has travelled extensively. She now
resides in Ojai, California, and was married to the late Albert
Blackburn, author of Now Consciousness and Worlds Beyond
Thought.
Paperback. 235 pages. B&W photographs
Weight: 235 g (8.2 oz).
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Krishnamurti: Two Birds on One Tree
by Ravi Ravindra
Paperback. 88 pages.
Weight: 100 g (3.5 oz).
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Pilgrims of Love: The Life and Teachings of Swami Kripalu
Compiled and edited by Atma Jo Ann Levitt
Swami Kripalu (1913-1981) was an Indian master of Kundalini Yoga
who spent over thirty years doing intense spiritual practice
including twelve years of silence.
This work is a compilation of the many talks he gave in America
and India about his life and teachings, as well as recollections
by others -- a rare portrait of a contemporary and influential
saint.
Atma Jo Ann Levitt, M.A., R.N., is a certified Kripalu yoga teacher
and author of three books, including The Kripalu Cookbook:
Gourmet Vegetarian Recipes. She pioneered many growth and
wellness programs at Kripalu Center. She is co-author of a book
on sibling relationships, Sibling Revelry: 8 Steps to a Successful
Adult Sibling Relationship.
Paperback. 308 pages.
Weight: 450 g (15.8 oz).
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Sadhus of India: The Sociological View
by B D Tripathi
Sadhus of India is a scholarly study of the mendicant
sadhus (Hindu ascetics) of Uttar Pradesh, India, with the goal
of evaluating the role and status of sadhus in modern Indian
society.
The book is based on interviews with 500 sadhus from 66 sects
and sub-sects of the Vaishnava, Shaiva and other orders. The
sadhus interviewed came from over a hundred monastic centres
and ashrams, which were selected randomly from ten pilgrim centres,
such as Varanasi, Vrindaban and Rishikesh.
Contents:
Research Design and Methodology; Hypotheses
Sadhus and Sadhuism
Sectarian Structure of Sadhus
Socioeconomic Background of Sadhus
Present Economic Life of Sadhus
Beliefs, Views and Attitudes of Sadhus
Sadhus and Social Services
Sadhus at Kumbh
Sadhus, Sharing Social Concern
Litigation Amongst Sadhus
Contemporary Trends in Asceticism
Future of Sadhus
The author, Dr B D Tripathi, was formerly Professor of Sociology
in the Kashi Vidyapith, Varnanasi, India.
Hardback. 353 pages. Colour and B&W photographs. B&W
drawings and diagrams.
Revised and enlarged edition.
Weight: 600 g (21 oz).
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*** Mandalas
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Mandala: The Mystical Diagram of Hinduism
by J R Santiago
You are on the threshold of an amazing discovery with this book.
It deals mainly with a form of worship, which has for a long
time remained secret, except for a few initiates.
In composition the mandala is simply a diagram with geometrical
patterns, but it is wholistic in approach, and deals with the
individual as well as the universal aspects of life. It is vast
in concept, it involves philosophy, science, technology and psychology
of the phenomenal universe and of life.
The mandala conceptual framework of creation can be compared
with the Big Bang theory. It is therefore a subject that will
interest physicists, cosmologists and anyone with scientific
or philosophical bent of mind.
This overview of mystical worship, intricate and complex, is
intriguing yet stimulating. As a spiritual model, simple in design,
the wisdom revealed by the mandala far exceeds expectations.
Paperback. 99 pages. B&W drawings.
Weight: 130 g (4.6 oz).
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*** Maya
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What Is Maya?
by Sister Devamata
How can we deny the existence and the testimony of our five senses?
What is so dreamlike about the world that we see, taste and touch?
How does one penetrate the veil of maya and see what lies
beyond?
Probably no part of the ancient Indian teaching is so difficult
for the Western mind to grasp as the notion of maya. In
addition to answering questions like these, this small book also
offers an insight into one of the most widely misunderstood of
all Indian philosophical concepts.
Paperback. 13 pages. Pilgrims Pocket Series.
Weight: 20 g (0.7 oz).
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*** Sacred
Places ***
Benares: The Sacred City of the Hindus
by M A Sherring
Benares, Kashi or Varanasi -- this illustrious place of pilgrimage
and idealised nucleus of faith -- has been likened to Jerusalem
or Mecca. It is acknowledged throughout the world as a centre
of Hindu tradition and a seat of ancient learning. It is a city
where infinity and continuity, the past and present, live together.
There are few cities in the world of greater antiquity and none
that have so uninterruptedly maintained their ancient celebrity
and distinction.
This book, written just after the freedom struggle of 1857, offers
a piercing insight into the culture of Benares as seen through
the eyes of a European at that time.
The book will also tell you why this city has been for over two
and a half thousand years the pre-eminent sacred city of the
Hindus and why it has a primary status on the cultural map of
India.
Paperback. 283 pages. B&W photographs.
Weight: 350 g (12.3 oz).
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Benares, The Sacred City: Sketches of Hindu Life and Religion
by E B Havell
Benares (or Varanasi) represents the essential quality of India.
Here is India's life and drama and its unyielding brutality.
But here too, undiluted and almost tangible, is the mysterious
and marvellous energy that has enticed and charmed so many foreigners
over the centuries.
This book, published originally in 1905, remains an almost flawless
guide to present-day Varanasi which has changed very little and
still retains its charisma for those who search for ancient India.
The book gives a lucid outline of Hindu ideas and religious practices.
It presents the innovative and aesthetic aspects of Indian religions,
which can be better observed in few other places than in this
sacred city and its neighbourhood.
This book will introduce the reader to the extraordinary cultural
and spiritual richness of Varanasi and as such will be more rewarding
than most travel books.
Paperback. 124 pages. B&W photographs.
Weight: 165 g (5.8 oz).
Item No: 81-7303-236-X.
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The Holy Mountain, being the Story of a Pilgrimage to Lake Manas
and of Initiation on Mount Kailash in Tibet
by Bhagwan Shri Hamsa
Bhagwan Shri Hamsa was born at Dhulia (India) on 15th June
1878. He was the younger son of Pandu Tatya Natekar, a well-known
lawyer. As he lost his mother at the age of four, his father
and elder brother took care of him. When Pandu Tatya learned
from an astrologer that his son would become a yogi, he forbade
him to read the Gita and found him a wife. He was married in
his sixteenth year.
But one day sitting on the banks of the Indrayani at Dehu, he
decided to renounce the world. He began to practice austerities;
he read the Guru-Charitra, the Life of Dattatreya - repeated
the Gayatri Mantram, took milk for his sole food.
After three and a half years of this life, he went on a pilgrimage
encircling the whole of India, and visited once every year Mount
Girnar, where the footsteps of Dattatreya are shown to pilgrims.
Then in 1908 he made the pilgrimage to Mount Kailash, which he
describes in this fascinating and mysterious book.
A long introduction by the famous Irish poet and mystic, Y B
Yeats, precedes the main text.
Paperback. 203 pages. B&W photograph.
Weight: 260 g (9.1 oz).
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Kailash Mansarovar: Diary of a Pilgrim
by Nilesh D Nathwani
This profusely illustrated travelogue is is the gripping story
of a Hindu pilgrims's trek to the sacred Mount Kailash and the
holy Lake Mansarovar in Tibet.
This book takes us on a journey to the wild, seldom travelled
northern route visiting the remote cities, towns and monasteries
of Tibet. It is an engrossing, touching and remarkable account
of picturesque travel in a landscape full of majestic mountains,
turquoise lakes and the virgin rivers of Tibet.
This book is also the tale of a group of pilgrims who aspire
to see gods living in the wilderness of the remote Tibetan holy
land. It captures the fancies and fears, adventures and aspirations,
expectations and disillusions, escape and retreats experienced
by the adventurous pilgrimage team.
Paperback. 99 pages. Maps. Bibliography.
Weight: 350 g (12.3 oz).
Item No: 81-7822-0444-X.
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Mount Kailash and the Wonder Lake
by P C Bodh
In a far corner of western Tibet rises the awe-inspiring snowy
peak of Mount Kailash. To Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims this is
Tibet's sacred mountain. It is the "throne of the gods"
where this world and the eternal unite and where every aspect
of the landscape has a divine nature.
For thousands of years pilgrims have come here to pay homage.
They chant mantras, spin prayer wheels, worship at shrines and
perform the ancient ritual of circumambulation (walking around
the mountain).
This book is the record of the author's own pilgrimage to Mt
Kailash and of his feelings and fantasies as he traverses the
barren wastelands of the Himalayas and the Tibetan plateau en
route for Kailash. He depicts his fellow pilgrims and others
met along the way. Using poetry and photographs, he interweaves
his own story with the age-legends associated with this holy
haven above the clouds.
"A job well done" -- Kapila Vatsyayan, Director, Indira
Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi
Hardback. 164 pages. Colour photographs.
Weight: 500 g (17.5 oz).
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Paperback. 164 pages. Colour photographs.
Weight: 280 g (9.8 oz).
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The Pashupatinath: A Multi-dimensional Observation on Shaivism,
Pashupati Cult and the Pashupatinath
by Sanu Bhai Dangol
A detailed description of the mystery, legends, priesthood, worship,
tantrism and significance of the Pashupatinath temple complex
near Kathmandu. It is accompanied by a discussion of Shaivism
and the Pashupati cult, including: the history of the Shaiva
tradition, the significance of lingam worship, the influence
of Buddhism, and the branches of Shaivism today. An appendix
of popular hymns on Shaivism (in Sanskrit with English translations)
is attached.
Paperback. 77 pages. B&W photographs.
Weight: 140 g (4.9 oz).
Item No: N000005038.
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Temple of The Setu and Rameswaram
by N Vanamamalai Pilli
Rameswaram is an island in Tamil Nadu state in southeastern India.
It is part of Adam's Bridge, a chain of coral reef islands connecting
India and Sri Lanka. According to Hindu legend, this bridge (or
setu in Sanskrit) was built to transport the god Rama
as he crossed to Sri Lanka to rescue his wife Sita from the demon
Ravanna.
On this island is a greatly venerated shrine, the Temple of Rameswaram,
built in the 17th century. This is said to be built on the site
of Rama's footprints left during his epic journey. The temple
is perhaps the finest example of Dravidian architecture.
This book is a detailed guide to the island and its celebrated
temple.
Hardback. 197 pages. B&W photographs.
Weight: 390 g (13.7 oz).
Item No: N000004813.
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*** Sacred Writings ***
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*** Sadhana
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Philosophy of Hindu Sadhana
by Nalini Kanta Brahma
In Hinduism a "sadhana" means spiritual discipline
or exercise which the devotee practises every day over a period
of years with the aim of achieving spiritual realisation.
Since there are temperamental differences between individuals,
Hinduism recognises the need for a variety of sadhanas, in particular
four different yogas karma yoga (path of action), bhakti
yoga (path of love of God), raja yoga (path of psychic control)
and jnana yoga (path of knowledge) and also tantra.
This book discusses the function and characteristics of sadhana
in general and then deals in detail with the yogic and tantric
forms.
Contents:
Part I - Sadhana in General
1. The Relation of Philosophy to Religion
2. Sadhana: Its Place in Philosophy and Religion
3. Distinctive Features and the Different Stages of Hindu Sadhana
4. Different Forms of Sadhana
5. A Historical Survey of the Different Forms of Sadhana
Part II - Special Forms of Sadhana
6. Karma Marga or the Path of Action
7. Karma Yoga
8. The Yoga System of Patanjali
9. The Path of Knowledge
10. How to Attain Knowledge
11. The Path of Devotion
12. The Nature of Devotion
13. The Determinants of Devotion
14. The Tantra Form of Sadhana
15. The Different Stages of Sadhana and the Synthesis of its
Different Forms in the Bhagavad Gita.
Paperback. 333 pages.
Weight: 325 g (11.4 oz).
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*** Samadhi
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Sleep And Samadhi
by Sister Devamata
Is sleep just a psychological fact? Is it just a state of inactivity?
Does it have any spiritual significance? Is sleep the reality
or the waking hours? Is time a reality or just a dream?
Sister Devamata endeavours to answer these abstruse questions
in a very lucid manner. She explores the reasons for sleep and
wakefulness and explains how they affect our lives and thoughts.
"An informative and profound book for the layman and the
philosopher." -- Swami Raj
Paperback. 14 pages. Pilgrims Pocket Series.
Weight: 20 g (0.7 oz).
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*** Sects
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The Sadhs
by W L Allison
Who are the Sadhs and what do they believe in?
Spread out across parts of northern and central India is a
very little-known and interesting religious sect known as the
Sadhs.
The Sadhs date back about four hundred years. Outwardly Hindu,
the group's tenets vary greatly from orthodox Hinduism, and it
draws its beliefs from several other religions and cults, including
Christianity.
The Sadhs shun luxuries. Their religious buildings are devoid
of furniture, religious symbols, rugs, ornaments, or any other
similar items. Some have compared the Sadhs to the Quakers or
to the Amish.
Originally published in 1935 in the "Religious Life of
India" series, this fascinating study of the Sadhs was written
by the missionary, W. L. Allison, of the American Presbyterian
Mission, Gwalior, India.
Paperback. 127 pages. Appendix. Bibiography.
Weight: 120 g (4.2 oz).
Item No: 817769345X.
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*** Sutras
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Secrets of Spiritual Life (Intuitively Apprehended) -
407 Sutras
by Dr Mohan Singh
The true spiritual life as set forth by the author is the
Vedic supreme intuitive consciousness. Vedic intuitive consciousness
is often misunderstood. It is not a form of "intuition"
as understood by modern philosophy, nor a form of intellectual
sympathy, nor a form of sense perception, nor a form of instinct
that has become conscious. It is not a nature mysticism or ritual
mysticism or mere primitive mythology.
Rather it is a total complex multidimensional, interpenetrating,
correspondential consciousness which can be apprehended only
intuitively, by identifying oneself with it, approaching it with
a believing soul and living it oneself.
Dr Singh expresses this consciousness understood intuitively
in 407 "sutras", terse, direct, precise and simple
aphorisms, each of which make the intellect struggle with the
unique synthesis that is presented to it. Dr Singh's intensity
of expression compressed in these sutras radiate light richly
and multidimensionally.
The use of sutras represents a new method of approach to a subject
bristling with mystical secrets and subtleties.
Paperback. 134 pages.
Weight: 215 g (7.5 oz).
Item No: 81-7624-028-1.
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Tantravarttika: A Commentary on Sabara's Bhasya
on the Purvamimamsa Sutras of Jaimini
Translated by Ganganatha Jha
This major work is a commentary on Sabara's Bhasya,
which is itself another commentary on the Purvamimamsa Sutras
of Jaimini.
The Purva Mimamsa is one of the six orthodox systems of Hindu
philosophy. "Purva Mimamsa stresses study of the Vedas
[Hindu sacred texts] as the source of instruction for human beings,
an emphasis which led them to develop sophisticated theories
of language and methods for textual interpretation," writes
Associate Professor James G Lichtefeld. The Purva Mimamsa sets
forth rules for interpreting the Vedas, which are seen
as providing injunctions to ritual action. The ritual action
if properly performed maintains the harmony of the world and
advances the performer along his spiritual path.
Jaimini (2nd century BC) founded Purva Mimamsa with his magnum
opus, Purvamimamsa Sutras. The Bhasya, a major
commentary on the latter was written by Sabara (1st century BC)
and in turn a great interpretation of the Bhasya was written
by the great thinker and exponent of the Purva Mimamsa system,
Kumarila Bhatta (7th century AD). This was the Tantravarttika.
Hardback. 2 volumes. 1898 pages.
Weight: 3030 g (106.1 oz).
Item No: 81-7624-025-7/81-7624-026-5
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*** Symbols
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Sacred Symbols of Hinduism
by J R Santiago
Hinduism has often baffled and confused non-Hindus worldwide
with its profusion of gods and goddesses, signs and symbols.
This handy reference guide illustrates the many and varied symbols
which appear throughout the Indian subcontinent. It provides
the key to unlock the exoteric and esoteric symbols of a religion
that dominates every aspect of Hindu human endeavour.
Some features of this book:
-- Compact, easy to carry volume for travel
-- Clear, precise explanations
-- More than 100 artistic illustrations to identify commonly-used
symbols
-- Helpful explanatory notes in the Foreword and Introduction
-- The latest, most useful compact reference guide available
"A trustworthy and indispensable guide for the student of
Hinduism, or just for the traveller, seeking easy-to-find information
on the many aspects of Hindu symbolism." -- Daniel B Haber,
author of Hindu Gods and Goddesses of Nepal
Paperback. 86 pages. B&W drawings.
Weight: 120 g (4.2 oz).
Item No: 81-7303-181-9.
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