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21) On Hinduism
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"In this magisterial volume of essays, Wendy Doniger enhances our understanding of the ancient and complex religion to which she has devoted herself for half a century. This series of interconnected essays and lectures surveys the most critically important and hotly contested issues in Hinduism over 3,500 years, from the ancient time of the Vedas to the present day. The essays contemplate the nature of Hinduism; Hindu concepts of divinity; attitudes...
23) Hindu stories
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Hinduism began in India at least 5,000 years ago. Presents a collection of stories from the Hindu scriptures. Children can read some of the stories about the Hindu gods and goddesses.
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"Narayan makes this treasury of Indian folklore and mythology readily accessible to the general reader . . . he captures the spirit of the narrative."-Library Journal
The Mahabharata tells a story of such violence and tragedy that many people in India refuse to keep the full text in their homes, fearing that doing so would invite a disastrous fate upon their house. Covering everything from creation to destruction, this ancient poem remains an indelible...
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This book will discuss the history of Hinduism, the basics of the four main beliefs of Hinduism, the gods and goddesses which are associated with these beliefs, and how to practice the beliefs of Hinduism in everyday life. It will also bring up some philosophical questions based on the core beliefs of Hinduism that will help to guide decisions on life's actions.
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"Since its first publication, Philosophies of India has been considered a monumental exploration of the foundations of Indian philosophy. Based on the copious notes of Indologist, linguist, and art historian Heinrich Zimmer, and edited by Joseph Campbell, this book is organized into three sections. "The Highest Good" looks at Eastern and Western thought and their convergence; "The Philosophies of Time" discusses the philosophies of success, pleasure,...
30) Shubh Diwali!
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"One family celebrates the Hindu festival of lights"--
31) Ramayana
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This story of Lord Rama-the 7th incarnation of Lord Vishnu-is a wondrous tale of cosmic adventure that immerses the listener in a world of heroes, gods, and demons. At about 50,000 lines, the original Ramayana is one of the largest epic poems in history, as well as one of the world's most important literary and spiritual masterpieces. This translation by William Buck-read by Ram Dass, one of the most revered spiritual writers of the last fifty years-makes...
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Where There is Light has sold over 200,000 physical copies since it was first published nearly thirty years ago.
Its appeal and success stems from the fact that it provides a popular overview into the writings and teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda and is often considered a 'the next book to read' after Autobiography of a Yogi.
This offers beginner's instructions on how to meditate.
Topics include: Finding wisdom and strength to make life's decisions....
35) Diwali
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Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is celebrated with firecrackers, sweet treats, and exciting tales of a prince and princess. Readers will learn about the customs involved in celebrating this joyful holiday, and they can prepare a delicious mango lassi and construct a fun Diwali game to play on the big day.
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The New York Times best-selling author draws on the philosophical principles of yoga to present a guide on how to forge an inner path to abundance, tap into a deeper sense of awareness, and become an agent of change in your life. Many of us live and operate from a mind-set of lack, scarcity, and limitation. We focus on what we don't have--financial security, confidence, an intimate relationship--which keeps us feeling insecure and inadequate. We think...
37) Hinduism
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Hinduism is one of the world's oldest religions. It originated in the beliefs and practices of various civilizations and cultures that lived in the Indus River Valley more than 3,000 years ago. Hinduism is also one of the world's most complex and diverse religions, and its followers, known as Hindus, have a great variety of core beliefs and revere millions of different deities. Today, around 1 billion people follow Hinduism, making it the world's...
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Pattan has an amazing pumpkin. It grows bigger than the goats, bigger than the elephants... so BIG that it is as TALL as the mountains. Then one day, the storm clouds burst and the waters rise. Pattan, his family, and all the animals are in danger from the momentous flood. Can Pattan and his giant pumpkin save the day? Based on a traditional tale told by the Irula people of southern India -- From dust jacket.
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This book is a compilation of Questions-and-Answers, collected together from several sessions held all over the world with Dada J. P. Vaswani- a brilliant orator, a gifted writer, a scientist-turned-philosopher, and a living saint in the great tradition of India's seers and sages.
40) Hinduism
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Eighty percent of the almost one billion people living in India today are Hindu. But Hinduism is practiced and celebrated all over the world. Understanding Religions: Hinduism explores the history, tradition, and culture of this religion, from sacred texts and principles, to the people who practice it today.
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