Timeless Sanskrit Quotes

Timeless Sanskrit Quotes

Author: Shraddhesh Chaturvedi

Publisher: Shraddhesh Chaturvedi

Published: 2020-09-13

Total Pages: 112

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This text is a collection of 100+ verses from various sources of Sanskrit Literature. These verses capture some of the most important messages of these scriptures for a modern reader. Translations and interpretations are aided by the appropriate contexts to make them more interesting. It also provides the readers an opportunity to assess the general theme of bigger classical texts in a short time. Source of these verses can be broadly classified as below: 1. Valmiki Ramayana - A story of Lord Rama which is running within us timelessly 2. Gita - The divine message at the forefront of war 3. Mahabharata - The most interesting piece of history under the sun 4. Upanishads - Foundation texts of Vedic philosophy 5. Puranas - Philosophy intertwined stories for a broader audience 6. Vedas - The primeval texts on supreme reality 7. Other Gitas - Famous dialogues in classical texts which are quite similar to Gita 8. Smriti - Recording of earlier experiences based on memories and common rituals 9. Miscellaneous Texts - Based on the works of famous Sanskrit scholars like Kalidasa, Chanakya etc.


Timeless Sanskrit Quotes

Timeless Sanskrit Quotes

Author: Shraddhesh Chaturvedi

Publisher: Shraddhesh Chaturvedi

Published: 2020-09-13

Total Pages: 123

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This text, like the previous volume, contains 100+ powerful and thought provoking verses from classical Sanskrit Literature. Though, these verses highlight the central idea of these texts concisely, they are truly enlightening in their own accord. Interpretations of these verses are accompanied by relevant contexts to make their reading more enjoyable. Many of these verses might provide new insights and reading lists to their readers in a short time. These verses are broadly taken from the following sources: 1. Valmiki Ramayana - A story of Lord Rama which is running within us timelessly 2. Gita - The divine message at the forefront of war 3. Mahabharata - The most interesting piece of history under the sun 4. Upanishads - Foundation texts of Vedic philosophy 5. Puranas - Philosophy intertwined stories for a broader audience 6. Vedas - The primeval texts on supreme reality 7. Other Gitas - Famous dialogues in classical texts which are quite similar to Gita 8. Smriti - Recording of earlier experiences based on memories and common rituals 9. Miscellaneous Texts - Based on the works of famous Sanskrit scholars like Kalidasa, Chanakya etc.


Five Works of Shankaracharya

Five Works of Shankaracharya

Author: Shraddhesh Chaturvedi

Publisher: Shraddhesh Chaturvedi

Published: 2020-01-18

Total Pages: 109

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This book is a translation of five works of Sri Shankaracharya, the guru who not only united Vedic philosophies but also the people of undivided India. With more than 250 works, which are all equally profound, his impact on Indian psyche still reigns supreme. A brief and easy to understand introduction of 'Advait Vedanta' is also provided in the beginning. The basic organisation of the book is as below: 0. Intoduction to Advait - Gives an outline of the basic principles of non-dualism. 1. Dakshinamurti Stotram - A prayer to all-pervading Lord Shiva who is the ultimate destination of any spiritual enquiry. 2. Manisha Panchakam - Lord Shiva tests Shankaracharya on his conviction about the absolute. 3. Dasha Shloki - Shankaracharya's famous answer of "Who Am I" to his guru during their first meeting. 4. Drig Drashya Viveka - Builds the logic to distinguish the ultimate seer from its objects of observation. 5. Brahmanuchintanam - Pondering over Absolute Reality which takes us to it.


Seven Works of Shankaracharya

Seven Works of Shankaracharya

Author: Shraddhesh Chaturvedi

Publisher: Shraddhesh Chaturvedi

Published:

Total Pages: 105

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This book is a translation of seven works of Sri Shankaracharya, the most notable non-dualistic philosopher and saint. His philosophy continues to ignite, shape and bless the thinking of human minds ever since he adorned the earth. A basic outline of the book is as below: 1.Bhaja Govindam - Devotion to Lord Krishna is the only refuge in this world, afflicted with diseases, pain and death. 2.Hastamalakam - Insightful description of 'self' by an enlightened boy, assumed to be dumb by everyone. 3.Sadhan Panchakam - Dos and don'ts for a spiritual aspirant, willing to achieve unfailing progress. 4.Dhanyashtakam - Description of blessed persons and their qualities we should aspire for. 5.Nirvan Shatkam - Illustration of what we are not to make us understand what we are. 6.Prashnottar Manimala - Collection of various important questions and their succinct answers. 7.Para Puja - A new perspective to worship the non-dual, all pervading Absolute.


Namaste the Hard Way

Namaste the Hard Way

Author: Sasha Brown-Worsham

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2018-09-04

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 0757320619

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My mother used to chant in Sanskrit in her study before sunrise every morning. Though she died when I was 16—22 years ago—I always hear her voice that way. Off-key, but strangely hypnotic, the language both complicated and pure, reverberating around our house. For a kid growing up in Southern Ohio — Bible belt country — the sound was both alluring and repellent. "What's your mother doing?" my friends would ask. "Being a weirdo," I told them. And so encapsulates the coming of age story of Sasha Brown, a transplanted tween plunked in the middle of the Bible Belt with a macrobiotic hippy mom and a ribs-eating dad. A writer whose work has appeared in The New York Times, Redbook, and Cosmopolitan, Brown's prose is heartfelt and hilarious, revealing her quest to find her way as two worlds collide. While other moms were at Bible study, her mom was studying Sanskrit; while other were finding friendship at Tupperware parties, her mom was finding enlightenment at the ashram. And when her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, she chose a healthy diet and yoga over aggressive chemo. When her mother died, Brown ran as far away from yoga as she could until a running injury left her needing the very thing she was running from. It was there—on the mat—that she processed her grief and found her mother again. As she went deeper into the poses, she discovered she was more like her mother than she thought. Through it all, she found a deeper understanding of the practice, of the breath, and of the life her mother lost too young. The practice that once seemed easy and slow compared to pounding the pavement in a new pair of Asics became the biggest challenge of her life. She learned that yoga is so much more than asana. So much more than breath. So much more than perfect poses. The "union" of yoga became one of heart and mind, and finally, with that maternal energy Sasha had been missing for so many years. In the space that she focused her mind and pushed her body to its breaking point was where she would see her mother. In the space of her yoga mat, she and her mother connect across time. Namaste the Hard Way is an ode to the timeless bond between mothers and daughters. Plucky and poignant, Namaste the Hard Way is for anyone who didn't want to walk in their mother's shoes (or sandals).


Atma Bodha By Shankaracharya

Atma Bodha By Shankaracharya

Author: Shraddhesh Chaturvedi

Publisher: Shraddhesh Chaturvedi

Published: 2020-09-13

Total Pages: 74

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Traditionally, 'Who am I?' has been the central quest of Vedic texts. Knowing 'I' without any external attributes such as body, mind, age, etc. is termed as self-knowledge. Or, we can say that knowing 'what we are' and 'what we are not' constitutes the complete answer. For example, a transparent crystal placed near a hibiscus flower appears to be red. Until we see it without the flower, we'll not know that it is transparent and not red. Similarly, if our notion about ourselves is mixed with some external attributes, which are different from us, we'll perceive our reality differently. This wrong perception will give rise to various conflicts like death, pain, and anxiety. So, it looks imperative to know our fundamental reality to destroy the pain and taste the immortal bliss within. Once we accept that there is something we need to know, we talk about the ways in which the correct understanding can be reached. We find ways to test our understanding. And, we also want to know how this reality looks like. In this short, original, and profound work, Shankaracharya has answered these questions and shared his insight about non-dual reality.


Sanskrit Non-Translatables

Sanskrit Non-Translatables

Author: Rajiv Malhotra

Publisher: Manjul Publishing

Published:

Total Pages: 302

ISBN-13: 9390085489

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Sanskrit Non-Translatables is a path-breaking and audacious attempt at Sanskritizing the English language and enriching it with powerful Sanskrit words. It continues the original and innovative idea of nontranslatability of Sanskrit, first introduced in the book, Being Different. For English readers, this should be the starting point of the movement to resist the digestion of Sanskrit into English, by introducing loanwords into their English vocabulary without translation. The book presents a thorough mechanism of the process of digestion and examines the loss of adhikara for Sanskrit because of translating its core ideas into English. The movement launched by this book will resist this and stop the programs that seek to turn Sanskrit into a dead language by translating all its treasures to render it redundant. It discusses fifty-four non-translatables across various genres that are being commonly mistranslated. It empowers English speakers with the knowledge and arguments to introduce these Sanskrit words into their daily speech with confidence. Every lover of India’s sanskriti will benefit from the book and become a cultural ambassador propagating it through routine communications.


Chanakya Neeti

Chanakya Neeti

Author: Chanakya

Publisher: संस्कृतम् Publication

Published:

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13: 9348535021

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Chanakya Neeti is a classic text that captures the wisdom and philosophy of one of ancient India's greatest political thinkers and strategists, Chanakya. Known as the "Machiavelli of India," Chanakya was a philosopher, economist, and advisor to the first Mauryan emperor, Chandragupta. His teachings, compiled in this timeless work, offer insight into human nature, governance, power dynamics, and personal conduct. The book comprises practical lessons on leadership, diplomacy, ethics, and societal norms, blending sharp observation with ethical guidelines. Chanakya’s principles emphasize the importance of self-discipline, intelligence, and adaptability for achieving success. His reflections address the essence of human behavior and the strategies that can be employed to navigate personal and professional relationships effectively. Relevant across centuries, Chanakya Neeti provides readers with strategies for life’s challenges, guiding them towards personal development and prudent decision-making. Through concise maxims and teachings, Chanakya offers a roadmap to leading a purposeful life grounded in wisdom and insight. This text remains invaluable for anyone interested in philosophy, strategy, and the art of governance.


Ramayan An Epicentre Of Management Principles

Ramayan An Epicentre Of Management Principles

Author: Dr. Rahul Misra

Publisher: BFC Publications

Published: 2024-09-07

Total Pages: 255

ISBN-13: 9359921424

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This book has been written with the thought process to synergize ancient teachings of the Ramayana with modern world covering characters of Ramayana and their characteristics in the present corporate world for example Prabhu Shree Ram: Values, ethics and leadership style to be practiced and learned in corporate, professionals, academics and among policy makers. Hanuman Ji as a benchmark in chief executive functions in planning, organizing, dedication, communication and coordination. Jambavant Ji's role as a senior advisor to be replicated in the present system for senior leadership as motivator and strategic planner, Lakshman Ji as strength of valor and wisdom, Angad Ji depicts in negotiation style and international relations. The objective of this book is to propagate Ramayana as an epicenter of management principles in simple terms. This book will also analyze Prabhu Ram and Ravana's style of management.


The Wonder that is Sanskrit

The Wonder that is Sanskrit

Author: Sampad

Publisher: Mapin Publishing Pvt

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781890206505

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"This book reveals the many wonders of Sanskrit as a living experience and has something for all." -- p.2 of cover.