Hindu Teachings

Embark on a journey through the spiritual heart of human civilization with this accessible guide to the sacred texts that have shaped our world. Discover the profound impact these texts have had on art, law, philosophy, and daily life, and how they continue to shape our shared future. Explore well-known traditions like Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, and Islam, alongside lesser-studied yet profoundly influential faiths such as Zoroastrianism—the ancient seedbed of monotheism—Taoism’s harmony-driven Daodejing, Jainism’s radical non-violence, and the Baha’i Faith’s vision of ...

Are you ready to unlock the secrets of ancient wisdom and transform your life? Dasa Mahavidya for Beginners: Unlocking the Wisdom of the Ten Goddesses is your gateway to understanding the extraordinary power of the ten Mahavidyas, the great wisdom goddesses of Tantra. Discover how these divine archetypes can guide you to courage, clarity, and abundance: Unleash Inner Strength: Learn from Kali, the fierce destroyer of illusions, and Bhairavi, the warrior goddess, to overcome fear and adversity. Tap into Creativity and Compassion: Matangi inspires authentic expression, while Tara’s gentle ...

Step into the heart of India’s most beloved spiritual masterpiece with Bhagavata Purana for Beginners: The Essential Guide to India's Sacred Stories. This book isn’t just an introduction; it’s your personal invitation to explore timeless tales of devotion, cosmic drama, and the ultimate path to divine love. Are you drawn to the stories of Krishna—his miracles, his playful mischief, his profound teachings? This book makes the Bhagavata Purana accessible, bringing you closer to the beauty and wisdom of this ancient text through clear, engaging storytelling. Whether it’s Krishna ...

The Mahabharata and the Ramayana, two of India's greatest epics and foundational texts for modern Hinduism, both center on the supreme deity Vishnu and his two most adored incarnations, Krishna and Rama. These Epic books include a richness of philosophy and religion, as well as instructions for living a moral and upright life, all of which are woven throughout the tales that make up its heart. This book provides the reader with an understanding of the main events that shape the narratives, and further analyzes the characters, messages, and lessons that may be inferred.

Awaken Your Spirit: Master Kriya Yoga and Journey into Turiya for Ultimate Consciousness. Explore the science behind Kriya Yoga and how it can benefit your health.

THE COMPLETE TEACHINGS OF LORD KRISHNA This book is about Lord Krishna's divine teachings- the Bhagavad Gita and the Uddhava Gita. In the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna explains to his cousin Arjuna his duties as a warrior and prince and elaborates on different Yogic and Vedantic philosophies. The Bhagavad Gita teaches us how to face and solve the eternal problems facing mankind- birth, death, pain, suffering, fear, bondage, love and hate. It explains how to reach a state of perfect mental peace, inner stability and complete freedom from grief, fear and anxiety. In the Uddhava Gita, Lord ...

Carrington presents a fairly deeply detailed look at understanding the 8 limbs of Yoga. Originally published in 1923 as a Westerner’s perspective and understanding of the practice Yoga, Carrington reveals a surprising depth of understanding as that of an adept, and manages to impart a lot of information, similar in that way that several more recent and more famous Yogis have shared their versions of shedding light on Yoga.

Imagine a moment frozen in time, on the precipice of a monumental war, two figures stand amidst the gathering armies, their connection transcending the immediate conflict. One is Arjuna, the great warrior, his mind reeling with doubt and uncertainty as he faces the prospect of battling his own kin. The other is Shri Krishna, his friend, cousin, and now, the sought-after guide, ready to impart the highest knowledge to his bewildered disciple. This pivotal encounter forms the very essence of the Bhagavad-gita, a sacred dialogue nestled within the vast epic of the Mahabharata, and the heart of...

In 1909, when he was just 14, Krishnamurti was proclaimed the world teacher in whom Maitreya, the Bodhisattva of compassion, would manifest. The proclamation was made by Annie Besant, then president of the Theosophical Society, a movement that combined Western occult philosophy with Buddhist and Hindu teachings. Besant trained Krishnamurti in his role as the chosen one, but 20 years later he chose to disband the order he was head of and set out alone on his endless journey - as a contemporary of Krishnamurti and one of his closest associates. Pupul Jayakar offers an insider's view.