Hinduism

Filling the most glaring gap in Shrivaishnava scholarship, this book deals with the history of interpretation of a theological concept of self-surrender-prapatti in late twelfth and thirteenth century religious texts of the Shrivaishnava community of South India.

Filling the most glaring gap in Shrivaishnava scholarship, this book deals with the history of interpretation of a theological concept of self-surrender-prapatti in late twelfth and thirteenth century religious texts of the Shrivaishnava community of South India.

Describing one of the most important practices of hathayoga (khecarimudra), the Khecarividya of Adinatha is presented here to an English-speaking readership for the first time.

Describing one of the most important practices of hathayoga (khecarimudra), the Khecarividya of Adinatha is presented here to an English-speaking readership for the first time.

The Chaitanya Vaishnava tradition is famous for its depth of devotion to Krishna, the blue-hued Deity.

The Chaitanya Vaishnava tradition is famous for its depth of devotion to Krishna, the blue-hued Deity.

The Sanskrit Mahabharata is one of the most important texts to emerge from the Indian cultural tradition.

The Sanskrit Mahabharata is one of the most important texts to emerge from the Indian cultural tradition.

The Ramayana of Valmiki is considered by many contemporary Hindus to be a foundational religious text.

The Ramayana of Valmiki is considered by many contemporary Hindus to be a foundational religious text.

Desireless action is typically cited as a criterion of the liberated person in classical Indian texts.

Desireless action is typically cited as a criterion of the liberated person in classical Indian texts.

This innovative introductory textbook explores the central practices and beliefs of Hinduism through contemporary, everyday practice.

This innovative introductory textbook explores the central practices and beliefs of Hinduism through contemporary, everyday practice.

Explains the energetic principles of cellular Taoism in the process of conception Presents step-by-step instructions for practices that can aid in successful conception and healthy pregnancy, including Smiling Deer Practice, which allows you to incorporate optimum chi to reduce the likelihood of birth defects and other problems Explores Taoist principles on birth and the formative first moments of life, including when to cut the umbilical cordPresenting a Taoist approach to healthy conception, pregnancy, birth, and early parenting, Taoist Master Mantak Chia and professional doula Marina Dadasheva-Drown explore the Universal Healing Tao practices behind the creation of healthy, happy children.

Your hands-on guide to one of the world's major religions The dominant religion of India, "e;Hinduism"e; refers to a wide variety of religious traditions and philosophies that have developed over thousands of years.

Your hands-on guide to one of the world's major religions The dominant religion of India, "e;Hinduism"e; refers to a wide variety of religious traditions and philosophies that have developed over thousands of years.

The first comparative work to explore how humankind seek out the meaning of life amid suffering and struggle.

The first comparative work to explore how humankind seek out the meaning of life amid suffering and struggle.

This Element explores the nature of a Hindu monotheism, not as one God but as a transcendent, ultimate source.

Includes up-to-date information about growth, geographic expansion, leadership transitions, and the impact of Swaminarayan institutions in India and abroad.

Includes up-to-date information about growth, geographic expansion, leadership transitions, and the impact of Swaminarayan institutions in India and abroad.

An Introduction to Swaminarayan Hindu Theology provides a comprehensive doctrinal account of the Swaminarayan tradition''s belief system.

An Introduction to Swaminarayan Hindu Theology provides a comprehensive doctrinal account of the Swaminarayan tradition''s belief system.

The book seeks to intervene in current debates within political theory and intellectual history.

Read this book to enjoy the greatness of Hinduism and real Vedic Hindu Dharma.

The book analyses mental health, well-being, and their interdependence through Indian perspectives.

The book analyses mental health, well-being, and their interdependence through Indian perspectives.

The author focuses on one of the most fascinating texts of the 17th and 18th century China mission - the Tianxue benyi ?

The author focuses on one of the most fascinating texts of the 17th and 18th century China mission - the Tianxue benyi ?

This handbook is a comprehensive study of the archaeology, social history and the cultural landscape of the Hindu temple.

This handbook is a comprehensive study of the archaeology, social history and the cultural landscape of the Hindu temple.

First published in 1984, The Assamese is an anthropological exploration of Assam.

First published in 1984, The Assamese is an anthropological exploration of Assam.

This book offers a comprehensive description of the 'doctrine of salvation' (nihsreyasa/ moksa) and Vaisesika, one of the oldest philosophical systems of Indian philosophy and provides an overview of theories in other related Indian philosophical systems and classical doctrines of salvation.

This book offers a comprehensive description of the 'doctrine of salvation' (nihsreyasa/ moksa) and Vaisesika, one of the oldest philosophical systems of Indian philosophy and provides an overview of theories in other related Indian philosophical systems and classical doctrines of salvation.

The Dancing God: Staging Hindu Dance in Australia charts the sensational and historic journey of de-provincialising and popularising Hindu dance in Australia.

The Dancing God: Staging Hindu Dance in Australia charts the sensational and historic journey of de-provincialising and popularising Hindu dance in Australia.

This book explores graphic narratives and comics in India and demonstrates how these forms serve as sites on which myths are enacted and recast.

This book explores graphic narratives and comics in India and demonstrates how these forms serve as sites on which myths are enacted and recast.

This volume examines several theoretical concerns of embodiment in the context of Asian religious practice.

This volume examines several theoretical concerns of embodiment in the context of Asian religious practice.

Neo-Hindutva explores the recent proliferation and evolution of Hindu nationalism - the assertive majoritarian, right-wing ideology that is transforming contemporary India.

Neo-Hindutva explores the recent proliferation and evolution of Hindu nationalism - the assertive majoritarian, right-wing ideology that is transforming contemporary India.

Originally published in 1924, this book explores the life of Mahatma Gandhi.

Originally published in 1924, this book explores the life of Mahatma Gandhi.

This book explores the cross- and trans-cultural dialectic between Tantra and intersecting 'magical' and 'shamanic' practices associated with vernacular religions across Monsoon Asia.