Bhagavad Gita
Bhagavad Gita

Author: Swami Gambhirananda

Publisher: Advaita Ashrama (A publication branch of Ramakrishna Math, Belur Math)

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ISBN-13: 8175059117

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The commentary of Shankara on the Gita is regarded as an outstanding specimen of Indian scholarship. The translator has accomplished his task in a most praiseworthy manner by giving a faithful translation, without in any way detracting from the strength or clarity of the original commentary. The inclusion of a ‘word index’ of the entire text has added to the worth of the book.

Eight Upanishads
Eight Upanishads

Author: Swami Premananda

Publisher:

Published: 1989-09-01

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ISBN-13: 9781942476054

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These Eight Upanishads, translated from the original Sanskrit by Swam Premananda during the years between 1941 and 1970, comprise the core of the teachings of advaita vedanta, or Absolute Monism. They beautifully interpret the history of Indo-Aryan philosophy, the purpose of scripture, the universal appeal and transcendental meaning of the Upanishads, and the concepts regarding symbol, meditation and realization. Although each Upanishad stands in its own sovereign light and may be read independent of the rest, all have been arranged in a specific order to serve the reader.

Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi
Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi

Author: Swami Gambhirananda

Publisher: Sri Ramakrishna Math

Published: 2023-03-15

Total Pages: 525

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Authored by Swami Gambhirananda, who was a scholar-monk of great eminence and the eleventh president of the Ramakrishna Order, this book is one of the authentic biographies on Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi. The book presents many interesting facts and incidents of her life gleaned from various authentic sources, both oral and written. Presented in a clear and vivid style, the main narrative is profusely interspersed with conversations of the Holy Mother. The book contains a chronology of the Holy Mother’s life and a genealogy of her family in the appendices. The book is a must-read for all devotees and admirers of the Ramakrishna movement to acquaint themselves with the extraordinary life of the Holy Mother.

The Rig Veda
The Rig Veda

Author: Wendy Doniger

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2005-03-31

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 0141923989

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The earliest of the four Hindu religious scriptures known as the Vedas, and the first extensive composition to survive in any Indo-European language, the Rig Veda (c. 1200-900 BC) is a collection of over 1,000 individual Sanskrit hymns. A work of intricate beauty, it provides a unique insight into early Indian mythology, religion and culture. This selection of 108 of the hymns, chosen for their eloquence and wisdom, focuses on the enduring themes of creation, sacrifice, death, women, the sacred plant soma and the gods. Inspirational and profound, it provides a fascinating introduction to one of the founding texts of Hindu scripture - an awesome and venerable ancient work of Vedic ritual, prayer, philosophy, legend and faith.

Katha Upanishad
Katha Upanishad

Author: Gambhirananda, Swami

Publisher: Advaita Ashrama (A Publication House of Ramakrishna Math, Belur Math)

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Total Pages: 106

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This Upanishad forms a part of the Brahmana belonging to the Katha Shakha of the Krishna Yajur Veda. It stands in a class by itself. It combines charming poetry, elevating mysticism, and profound philosophy. The subject of the mystery of death is introduced through the medium of an interesting anecdote; and the teaching of the Upanishad is presented in the form of a dialogue between a mere boy, Nachiketa, and Yama, the King of Death. With the text of the Upanishad in Devanagari, a lucid and faithful translation of the text and commentary, relevant notes, reference to quotations, and index to texts, this Upanishad is a must for all students of Vedanta. Published by Advaita Ashrama, a publication house of Ramakrishna Math, Belur Math.

Eternal Stories from the Upanishads
Eternal Stories from the Upanishads

Author: Thomas Egenes

Publisher: Smriti Books

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 9788187967071

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The Upanishads include some of the most beloved and illuminating stories from the vast literature of India's Vedic tradition. Adapted from the original text, this collection of tales tells the story of enlightenment. It talks about: a teacher and his student in a secluded forest ashram, a great seer meditating in a Himalayan retreat, and more.

The Ten Principal Upanishads
The Ten Principal Upanishads

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Publisher: Rupa Publications India

Published: 2003-03

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9788129100740

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The Upanishads are a group of texts in Hindu sacred literature that are considered to reveal the ultimate truth and whose knowledge is considered to lead to spiritual emancipation. In the Upanishads, we find the finest flowering of the Indian metaphysical and speculative thought. They are utterances of seers who spoke out of the fullness of their illumined experience. Upanishad is derived from upa (near), ni (down) and sad (to sit). Hence, the term implies the pupils, intent on learning, sitting near the teacher to acquire knowledge and truth. There are over 200 Upanishads but the traditional number is 108. Of them, only 10 are the principal Upanishads: Isha, Kena, Katha, Prashan, Mundaka, Mandukya, Tattiriya, Aitareya, Chhandogya and Brihadaranyaka. This book is a forerunner in introducing these primary Upanishads to the uninitiated.