{"title":"Non-fiction","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"the-walking-shiva-of-varanasi","title":"The Walking Shiva of Varanasi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS : \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor : VVB Rama Rao\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher ‏ : ‎ Richa Prakashan \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date : 1 January 2009\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage ‏ : ‎ English\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8190120085\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8190120081\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem Weight ‏ : ‎ 250 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE BOOK \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Walking Shiva of Varanasi\u003c\/i\u003e is a spiritual and biographical tribute to one of India’s most revered modern saints, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"116\"\u003eSwami Karpatri Ji Maharaj\u003c\/b\u003e (1907–1982). 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He was a student of Swami Chinmayananda and later Swami Pranavananda. Known for his \"traditional yet contemporary\" teaching style, he had a unique ability to communicate the complex vision of the Upanishads in plain, logical English. 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His academic background allowed him to bridge the gap between traditional \"faith-based\" hagiography and rigorous historical criticism, making this book a staple for both practitioners and university historians.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sree Gaudiya Math","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47580291268906,"sku":"HINDU-B09FQ92CR1","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/1218\/4618\/products\/idc397.webp?v=1708695208"},{"product_id":"narasimha-purana","title":"Narasimha Purana","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS : \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor : Joshi K.L. 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Through various episodes and anecdotes, the text illustrates how a genuine spiritual master acts as a transparent medium to the divine, guiding the soul from the darkness of material illusion toward the light of transcendental love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe narrative is steeped in the philosophy of the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition, emphasizing the importance of surrender (\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"120\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003esharanagati\u003c\/i\u003e) and the cultivation of pure devotion to Radha and Krishna. Readers are given a window into the rigorous internal life of a saint, their tireless efforts in preaching, and their unwavering commitment to the mission of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. 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Known for his profound sweetness, deep scholarly insight, and immense compassion, he is affectionately referred to as \"Srila Gurudeva\" by his disciples. 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Edited and translated by the distinguished scholars \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"241\"\u003eCornelia Dimmitt\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"262\"\u003eJ.A.B. van Buitenen\u003c\/b\u003e, this book serves as a thematic guide to the myths that form the bedrock of popular Hinduism. Rather than translating a single Purana in its entirety, the authors have curated significant passages from across the corpus—including the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"516\"\u003eVishnu\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"524\"\u003eMarkandeya\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"536\"\u003eBhagavata\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"551\"\u003eKurma Puranas\u003c\/i\u003e—grouping them into logical sections such as Origins, Visions of the Deity, Krishna, and The Seer. 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By examining the shifting nature of kinship and property rights, the book illustrates how the \"domestication\" of women was essential to the stabilization of patriarchal lineages. This work is widely regarded as a foundational text for students of gender studies and ancient Indian history, providing a lens to see how the epic both challenged and solidified the structures of gender inequality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eShalini Shah\u003c\/b\u003e is a highly respected historian and a professor at the University of Delhi, specializing in ancient Indian social history. 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Through her extensive body of work, she has significantly contributed to the academic understanding of how ancient Indian traditions continue to influence contemporary gender dynamics and social structures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manohar Publishers and Distributors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47580689137962,"sku":"VASY-08173049777","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/1218\/4618\/products\/nae666.webp?v=1708698051"},{"product_id":"naimisharanya-the-center-of-excellence","title":"Naimisharanya - The Center of Excellence","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS : \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor : Dr. Mala Chandra and Ramesh Chandra Dikshit\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher ‏ : ‎ Pratibha Prakashan\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardcover : 80  Pages\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdition: 2017\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN : 9788177024005 \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage ‏ : ‎ English\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem Weight ‏ : ‎ 950 G\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE BOOK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eNaimisharanya - The Center of Excellence\u003c\/b\u003e, co-authored by \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"57\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eDr. Mala Chandra\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"78\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eRamesh Chandra Dikshit\u003c\/b\u003e, is a scholarly yet soul-stirring tribute to one of the most sacred geographical locations in Hindu civilization. Naimisharanya, located on the banks of the river Gomti in Uttar Pradesh, is traditionally revered as the site where 88,000 sages gathered to perform a massive \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"374\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eSattra\u003c\/i\u003e (sacrifice) and where the major Puranas were narrated. This book meticulously documents the site not just as a pilgrimage destination, but as an ancient \"university\" or intellectual hub that served as the repository of Vedic knowledge and oral traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe authors blend historical research, archaeological data, and Puranic legends to explain why this specific forest was chosen as the \"center\" of the universe (\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"160\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eNaimisha\u003c\/i\u003e). The text covers the significance of key landmarks like the \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"230\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eChakra Tirtha\u003c\/b\u003e, the \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"249\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eVyas Gaddi\u003c\/b\u003e, and the \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"269\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eHanuman Garhi\u003c\/b\u003e, while also exploring the ecological and cultural heritage of the region. By framing Naimisharanya as a \"Center of Excellence,\" the book invites readers to view ancient Indian history through the lens of intellectual continuity, positioning the site as the spiritual and educational powerhouse that shaped the classical Indian mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eDr. Mala Chandra\u003c\/b\u003e is a distinguished academician and researcher with a deep interest in Indian culture, heritage, and the sociological aspects of pilgrimage. Her work often focuses on the intersection of tradition and modernity, seeking to preserve the intangible heritage of India's sacred sites through rigorous documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eRamesh Chandra Dikshit\u003c\/b\u003e is a scholar and writer known for his expertise in regional history and Sanskrit literature. His collaborative effort in this book reflects his commitment to bringing the hidden historical narratives of Uttar Pradesh to a wider global audience. Together, the authors provide a balanced perspective that satisfies both the inquisitive scholar and the devout pilgrim.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pratibha Prakashan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47580765684010,"sku":"VASY-B09KH481TJ","price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/1218\/4618\/files\/nao526.webp?v=1777964973"},{"product_id":"saint-sara-the-life-of-sara-chapman-bull-the-american-mother-of-swami-vivekananda","title":"Saint Sara (The Life of Sara Chapman Bull The American Mother of Swami Vivekananda)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS : \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor : Pravrajika Prabuddhaprana\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher ‏ : ‎ Sri Sarada Math\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage ‏ : ‎ English\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardcover ‏ : ‎ 638 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight : 1050 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE BOOK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-25\"\u003eSaint Sara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-25\"\u003e is a deeply researched and evocative biography of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"61\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-25\"\u003eSara Chapman Bull\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-25 citation-end-25\"\u003e, the American socialite and intellectual who became one of Swami Vivekananda’s most influential Western disciples.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"1\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The book chronicles her journey from being the widow of the world-famous Norwegian violinist Ole Bull to becoming a cornerstone of the Vedanta movement in the United States. It highlights her unique role as Vivekananda's \"Dhira Mata\" (Steady Mother), providing the emotional, social, and financial stability he needed to spread his message across the West. Through letters and archival records, Prabuddhaprana reconstructs the late 19th-century spiritual landscape, illustrating how Sara’s Cambridge home became a vibrant center for interfaith dialogue and Vedic study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003ePravrajika Prabuddhaprana\u003c\/b\u003e is a distinguished nun of the Sri Sarada Math, Dakshineswar, and a prolific author known for her scholarly contributions to the history of the Ramakrishna-Vivekananda movement. \u003cspan class=\"citation-24\"\u003eShe specializes in the biographies of the \"Western daughters\" of Vivekananda, having also written the definitive biography of Josephine MacLeod (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"348\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-24\"\u003eTantine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-24 citation-end-24\"\u003e).\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"2\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Her writing is characterized by meticulous historical accuracy combined with a deep spiritual sensitivity that reflects her own monastic background. By focusing on the women who supported Vivekananda, she has provided a crucial, often overlooked perspective on how Indian philosophy successfully integrated into the American cultural fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri Sarada Math","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47580845506858,"sku":"HINDU-B09FQ9DYJ4","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/1218\/4618\/products\/nau858.webp?v=1708698915"},{"product_id":"krishnas-playground-vrindavan-in-the-21st-century","title":"Krishna's Playground (Vrindavan in the 21st Century)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS : \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor : John Stratton Hawley\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date ‏ : ‎ 10 January 2020\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage ‏ : ‎ English\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaperback ‏ : ‎ 382 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0190123982 \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9780190123987\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight : 850 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE BOOK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKrishna's Playground: Vrindavan in the 21st Century\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is a masterpiece of contemporary scholarship by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"100\" class=\"\"\u003eJohn Stratton Hawley\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e one of the world’s leading experts on Krishna devotion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The book offers a vivid,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e multifaceted portrait of Vrindavan as it grapples with the pressures of the modern world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eHawley moves beyond the idealized \"Vraja\" of ancient poetry to explore the real-world Vrindavan of today—a place where timeless religious fervor meets rapid urbanization,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e mass tourism,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and environmental crisis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It is a study of how a \"sacred playground\" survives and adapts when its forests are replaced by concrete and its river (the Yamuna) faces severe pollution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-25\"\u003eJohn Stratton Hawley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-25 citation-end-25\"\u003e (often called \"Jack\" Hawley) is a Professor of Religion at Barnard College, Columbia University.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e He has spent decades living in and studying North India, particularly the Braj region. 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This commemorative volume is a treasure trove of rare photographs, archival documents, and heartfelt testimonials that capture the life, mission, and divine presence of the founder of the Divine Life Society. The book meticulously traces his journey from a dedicated physician in Malaya to a world-renowned spiritual master in Rishikesh. Beyond the imagery, it distills his core teachings—\"Serve, Love, Give, Purify, Meditate, Realize\"—providing a holistic view of his impact on the global spread of Yoga and Vedanta. It serves as both a historical record and a source of deep spiritual inspiration for seekers around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSwami Sivananda Saraswati\u003c\/b\u003e (1887–1963) was one of the most influential spiritual leaders of the 20th century. A trained medical doctor, he renounced his career to pursue a life of spiritual realization, eventually establishing the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"230\"\u003eSivananda Ashram\u003c\/b\u003e and the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"255\"\u003eDivine Life Society\u003c\/b\u003e on the banks of the Ganges. He was a prolific author of over 200 books, written in simple, direct English to make the highest truths of the Upanishads accessible to all. Swami Sivananda was a pioneer in bringing Yoga to the masses, and his disciples—such as Swami Vishnudevananda, Swami Satchidananda, and Swami Chinmayananda—went on to spark the global Yoga revolution. His life was a living example of \"selfless service\" and \"universal love,\" transcending boundaries of religion and nationality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crazyshelfindia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47580925690154,"sku":"VASY-B09FQ7VJTN","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/1218\/4618\/products\/gurudev_sivananda_holy_centenary_commemorative_idk901.webp?v=1708699334"},{"product_id":"hindu-rites-rituals-customs-and-traditions","title":"Hindu Rites, Rituals, Customs and Traditions","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS : \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor : Prem. P. Bhalla\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher ‏ : ‎ Pustak Mahal \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication Date : 1 January 2014\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage ‏ : ‎ English\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaperback ‏ : ‎ 326 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8122314759\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8122314755\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem Weight ‏ : ‎ 650  g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE BOOK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHindu Rites, Rituals, Customs and Traditions\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"48\" class=\"\"\u003ePrem P. Bhalla\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is an essential reference guide that decodes the \"why\" behind the vast array of practices in Hinduism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e For many,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Hindu rituals can seem like a bewildering maze of complex rules; Bhalla’s work acts as a bridge,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e explaining the scientific,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e logical,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and spiritual reasoning behind age-old traditions to a modern,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e often skeptical,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e audience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003ePrem P. 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Whether discussing the nature of Avidya (ignorance), the three states of consciousness (waking, dream, and deep sleep), or the path to liberation, the writing is characterized by uncompromising logic and a deep devotion to the Upanishadic truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSwami Satchidanandendra Saraswathi\u003c\/b\u003e (1880–1975) was a scholar-saint and the founder of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"90\"\u003eAdhyatma Prakasha Karyalaya\u003c\/b\u003e in Holenarsipur, Karnataka. Before taking Sannyasa, he was a teacher known as Y. Subba Rao. He dedicated over 70 years to researching the works of Sri Adi Shankaracharya, concluding that the traditional teaching method had been distorted by post-Shankara commentators. His life's work was a \"Return to Shankara,\" and he authored over 200 books in Sanskrit, Kannada, and English. He is revered by serious Vedantins for his intellectual integrity and his ability to make the most abstract metaphysical concepts accessible through rigorous analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adhyatma Prakashan Karyalaya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47581721788714,"sku":"VASY-B09FQ8QLV6","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/1218\/4618\/files\/41SiZOkgF2L.jpg?v=1777962225"},{"product_id":"hymns-for-the-drowning-poems-for-visnu-vishnu-by-nammalvar","title":"Hymns for the Drowning Poems for Visnu (Vishnu) by Nammalvar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor : Nammalvar \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin India \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication Date : 5 April 2005\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage ‏ : ‎ English, Tamil\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaperback ‏ : ‎ 175 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0144000105\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9780144000104\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem Weight ‏ : ‎ 200 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE BOOK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHymns for the Drowning\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is a celebrated collection of poems by the 9th-century saint-poet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"89\" class=\"\"\u003eNammalvar\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e translated by the renowned scholar \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"135\" class=\"\"\u003eA.K. Ramanujan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e This work is a cornerstone of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"185\" class=\"\"\u003eBhakti (devotional) movement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e in South India.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The title captures the essence of the poet’s experience:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e being \"drowned\" in the overwhelming ocean of love for the god \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"349\" class=\"\"\u003eVishnu\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e These poems are part of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"385\" class=\"\"\u003eDivya Prabandham\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e often referred to as the \"Tamil Veda.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Greatest Alvar:\u003c\/b\u003e Among the twelve \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"37\"\u003eAlvars\u003c\/i\u003e (Vaisnava saints), Nammalvar is considered the foremost. 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