Hinduism

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Explores the nature of Christian mission in contemporary post-modern society.

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Doug Gay seeks to identify and evaluate what goes on in the emerging church and how it relates to other developments of the twentieth and twenty-first century church.

This book explores what mission and discipleship meant for some of the earliest Christian communities.

This revealing compilation of essays by prominent practitioners and well-informed scholars lays to bear one simple truth: One must be a vegetarian to properly practice Yoga.

Students of religion and Eastern thought will welcome this readable translation and practical commentary on the Uddhava Gita, a Hindu text in which Krishna's teachings introduced in the Bhagavad Gita are extended and nuanced.

This pioneering work examines the existing understanding of Hinduism in relation to human rights discourse.

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Dharma is central to all the major religious traditions which originated on the Indian subcontinent.

Navigate the world's belief systems with this faith-filled resource!

*; Explains the basic techniques of the practice, detailing proper posture, breathwork exercises (pranayama), bandhas, third-eye gazing, and the use of mantra *; Presents advanced, yet simple, techniques that accelerate a contemplative practice by micro-modulations related to posture, respiration, visualization, and sound *; Includes wisdom from the author's teacher Ganesh Baba on the importance of the spine in Kriya yoga and the Cycle of Synthesis, a model of the human experience Kriya yoga is an ancient meditation technique that focuses on breathing and the spine to unlock deep states of awareness, self-realization, and spiritual growth.

*; Shares vivid, experiential descriptions of the author's sessions with master Lalita Devi wherein she imparted the essential principles of the Mahamudra to him physically, verbally, and energetically *; Presents new translations of the most significant sacred books, including the Shiva Sutras, the Pratybhijna Hrdayam Sutra, and the Spandakarika, each presented in language that preserves their spontaneous mystic flow *; Pairs the author's intellectual study of the sacred texts with direct transmissions from his teacher, with each perspective shedding light on the other In 1975, in an isolated Himalayan forest, Daniel Odier met Lalita Devi, a tantric yogini who took him on a mystical journey beyond the limits of sexual experience to transcend the ego, recognize the true self, and rediscover the Divine nature of absolute love.

Globalization and urbanization are twin forces that are powerfully shaping economics, politics, and religion in the world today.

Vincent Donovan is best known as the author of the influential bestseller, Christianity Rediscovered (1978).

A confidence-boosting program based on the spiritual insights of Sanskrit, the language of enlightenment *; Draws on traditional stories from East and West and scholarly works to reveal the wisdom behind Sanskrit words and how to experience them to transform our lives and build confidence, certainty, clarity, and success *; Explains the fourfold energy of the Conscious Confidence program: Focusing, Uniting, Simplifying, and Energizing *; Offers practical exercises for discovering our inner certainty and overcoming fear, anxiety, and insecurity Called ';the language of enlightenment,' Sanskrit is truly unique among all the languages of the world.

A vivid journey back to the time of Krishna, his holy city, and the Mahabharata War *; Recounts ecstatic celebrations, Krishna's love for his wives and sons, and events surrounding the Mahabharata War *; Offers potent spiritual lessons from Krishna's teachings and stresses Krishna's ability to contain all opposites and stand above duality *; Provides a historical timeline and real dates for the Mahabharata War and the sinking of Krishna's city beneath the sea Located on the west coast of India in the state of Gujarat, the city of Dwaraka is considered one of the seven holy cities of India.

An in-depth guide to understanding and balancing the chakras*; Provides meditations, mantras, and other methods to work with each chakra*; Details each chakra's positive and negative qualities, their gifts and challenges, and how they interact with each other*; Examines the psychological causes of blocked energy in the chakras*; Shares chakra wisdom and profound spiritual insights from Sri Harish Johari, Guruji Pilot Baba, Mataji Narmada Puri, Sri Aurobindo, and other spiritual leaders By understanding the chakras, you can better understand the ways you interact with the world around you and the energetic roots of your inner being.

The mythology, rituals, meditations, and practices used in Tantric worship of the goddess Kali in the tradition of Kashmiri Shaivism *; Reveals the practices of Vamachara, known as the Left-hand Path but more accurately translated as the Path of Shakti *; Includes a Kali ritual from the Nirrutara Tantra, translated here for the first time *; Presents devotional chants, meditations, and mudras specific to Tantric worship of Kali According to traditions going back to pre-Vedic times, Kali sprang from the third eye of the Goddess Durga as a destructive and terrifying manifestation of feminine power sent to lay waste to the forces of evil.

Translation and commentary of one of the most important texts of the Kashmirian Shivaism tradition of Tantra*; Author was a student of the late Kalu Rinpoche*; Explores the transmission of Mahamudra, the Great Cosmic Gesture*; Includes the Vijnanabharava Tantra, which contains the totality of the oldest source text on Yoga The Spandakarika, the "e;Tantric Song of the Divine Pulsation,"e; is said to have been transmitted directly to the sage Vasugupta from the hands of Shiva on Mount Kailas.

A complete introduction to Sanatana Dharma, the spiritual science of the Hindu sages *; Examines how many core concepts of Hinduism, including Brahman, Atman, bhakti, karma, and reincarnation, relate to modern science *; Explores the scientific discoveries of the rishis, ancient Vedic sages, and how they have only recently been rediscovered by Western scientists *; Reveals the concepts of quantum physics hidden within the Vedas, the Bhagavad Gita, the Upanishads, and the Puranas Called ';the scientists of Hinduism,' the rishis of ancient India were the scribes of the Vedas.

Discover your dharma type and prepare your body, mind, and spirit to attract and build a lifelong union with your soul mate *; Explores how the dharma types align in relationships, giving quick and simple insights into which dharma pairings work and which ones need work *; Details methods for attracting a mate as well as practical techniques for improving your sex life, including the best time to have sex during the day *; Provides self-tests to determine your dharma type and outlines unique ayurvedic diet, exercise, detox, and lifestyle tips for better health and sex appeal The people of ancient India understood that most humans are incomplete without an intimate partner, a soul mate to share life's journey.

A practical guide to simple daily techniques for rapid spiritual progress *; Explores 11 time-tested methods for spiritual advancement and how you only need to include 7 each day for spiritual growth and personal enlightenment *; Includes wisdom from spiritual masters from nearly every religion, including Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, and more *; Offers routines, tips, and tricks to keep you on track, mantras for success and sacred connection, and exercises to apply these spiritual lessons in your everyday life Enlightenment means becoming a light unto yourself.

The traditional understanding of Shiva told through stories and teachings from the Shiva Mahapurana *; Explains Shiva's contradictory forms, such as destroyer or benefactor, and how his form depends on the needs of the devotee *; Reveals how Shiva's teachings allow one to see through the illusions at the root of all grief and alienation in human life *; Explores Shiva's relationships with Durga, Shakti, Sati, and Parvati and with his sons Ganesha and Kartikeya Shiva, the most ancient and complex deity of the Hindu pantheon, has been portrayed in many contrasting lights: destroyer and benefactor, ascetic and householder, wild demon slayer and calm yogi atop Mount Kailash.

En la ciencia antigua del tantra se considera al cuerpo como el instrumento más perfecto para la expresión de la conciencia.

Modern scientists are just now beginning to understand what yogis have known for centuries--that the life force animating our physical bodies is regulated by breath, and that the breath energy is controlled by the mind.

The first insider account of an ancient and secretive tradition *; By the first foreigner to become a member, and later an elder, of the Juna Akhara, the oldest and largest grouping of Naga Babas *; Filled with true accounts of magic, miracles, ghosts, and austerities *; With lessons on Hindu gods, ayurveda, and Indian culture woven throughout After traveling at age 18 from his native California to India in 1969, Rampuri was drawn to the Naga Babas, an ancient and wild order of naked yogis whom he calls the ';Hell's Angels of Indian Spirituality.

A guide to mantra recitation for ecstatic states, spiritual liberation, and higher consciousness *; Ideal for those looking to deepen the spirituality of their physical yoga practice *; Offers detailed instruction on the practice of mahamantra yoga and exercises to improve one's practice and move beyond rote chanting Based on a rich and ancient tradition revived more than five hundred years ago by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu in India, mahamantra yoga involves repeated recitation of a sacred phrase, such as the name of a deity, to anchor the mind and access ecstatic states, higher consciousness, and, ultimately, as you vibrate the holy names, the Divine presence in sound.

Presents the mystery of the Divine Mother in all her manifold aspects *; Explores more than 30 different goddess aspects of the Shakti force, both beneficial and malefic *; Includes Sanskrit hymns and classic verses by Sri Auribindo for each of the goddesses Shakti is synonymous with the Devi, the Divine Mother or divine power that manifests, sustains, and transforms the universe.

An extensive look at all the aspects of multi-natured Shiva*; Explores the shamanic roots of world spirituality as exemplified by this Hindu god who shares many of the attributes of the Norse Odin and the Celtic Cernunnos*; Looks at Shiva's relation to contemporary culture, Tantra, and the dualistic religions of the WestTo his devotees Shiva is the entire universe and the core of all beings.

A guide to Jnana Yoga--the Way of Silent Knowledge--by direct contemplation of the Unchangeable *; Shows that everything in one's body, personality, thoughts, memories, and experiences has form and is changeable and, thus, is neither essential nor eternal *; Identifies the witnessing consciousness within--all that remains when the ephemeral is eliminated--as the real Self, the one and only unchanging eternal Being In The Yoga of Truth, Peter Marchand, through a series of deceptively simple introspective questions, leads the seeker into discarding everything--body, personality, thoughts, memories, experiences--that disguises the ego's relentless masquerade as the Self.

According to the early writings of the Shaiva tradition--still alive in India and dating back at least 6,000 years--the arbitrary ideologies and moralistic religions of modern society signal the last days of humanity heading toward destruction.

What is the Nature of the social order that unquestionably produced one of the greatest and longest lasting civilizations known to humankind?

An extensive examination of the underpinnings of the Shaivite Tradition *; Reveals the influence of Shaivism on the Western world *; Discusses Shaivism's understanding of sacred sexuality *; Presents the connections between Vedic poetry and metaphysics In Shiva and the Primordial Tradition, Alain Danilou explores the relationship between Shaivism and the Western world.

A verse-by-verse examination of Arjuna's soma experience and Krishna's psychedelic guidance in the Bhagavad Gita *; Explains how the Bhagavad Gita provides complete guidelines for the spiritual use of entheogens--from prior mental preparations to the integration of profound visionary insights into everyday consciousness *; Examines Chapter XI of the Gita in detail to illuminate Arjuna's hallucinogenic experience and expose Krishna as the ultimate psychedelic guide *; Shows psychedelic experience to be an essential and ancient part of the path to spiritual transformation Known as a text of liberation and enlightenment and praised not only by Indians but also by prominent modern thinkers such as Aldous Huxley and Albert Einstein, the Bhagavad Gita is one of the most commented-upon books of all time, yet one aspect has never before been examined: Arjuna's psychedelic soma experience with his guru Krishna.

The first book to cover Krishna's entire life, from his childhood pranks to his final powerful acts in the Mahabharata war *; Draws from the Bhagavad Purana, the Bhagavad Gita, the Mahabharata, and India's sacred oral tradition *; Shows how the stories of Krishna's life are expressed with such simplicity and humor that they enable anyone--man, woman, or child--to see the wisdom of his teachings *; Provides a valuable meditative tool that allows the lessons of these stories to illuminate from within Krishna, one of the most beloved characters of the Hindu pantheon, has been portrayed in many lights: a god-child, a prankster, a model lover, a divine hero, an exemplary ruler, and the Supreme Being.

*; Revised and expanded edition of the classic work on chakras by the renowned Indian scholar and tantra practitioner.

Explores the secrets and benefits of alternate nostril breathing practices *; Includes breathing techniques to help overcome infertility, bad luck, and illnesses *; Explains the interactions of the vital energy of breath with the chakras and energy channels (nadis) There is an intimate relationship between breathing and our emotional states.

A guide to changing negative emotions and promoting happiness using traditional Tantric and Ayurvedic practices*; Details the 9 Rasas that represent our basic emotions*; Offers emotional fasting exercises and daily routines for emotional well-being*; Shows how Rasa Sadhana can be integrated with other yoga practices*; Based on the teachings of Harish JohariRasas are the essence of our emotions that exist in both the body and the mind.

Essential reading for those looking to customize their practice to life's changing needs.

An exploration of 99 classic myths of India from an entirely non-Western paradigm that provides a fresh understanding of the Hindu spiritual landscape*; Compares and contrasts Indian mythology with the stories of the Bible, ancient Egypt, Greece, Scandinavia, and Mesopotamia*; Looks at the evolution of Indian narratives and their interpretations over the millennia*; Demonstrates how the mythology, rituals, and art of ancient India are still vibrant today and inform the contemporary generationFrom the blood-letting Kali to the mysterious Ganesha, the Hindu spiritual landscape is populated by characters that find no parallel in the Western spiritual world.

The first exhaustive collection of goddess mythologies from India.

A comprehensive manual for living a spiritual life, based on a verse-by-verse commentary on Indias timeless scripture from the author of its best-selling translation.

A celebration of one of the most influential spiritual leaders of our time: Neem Karoli Baba, the enlightened guru who inspired a generation of seekers—including Ram Dass, Daniel Goleman, and Larry Brilliant—on life-altering journeys that helped change the world.

Christian musicians know of the obligation to make music as agents of Gods grace.

Veteran urban activist Robert Lupton reveals the shockingly toxic effects that modern charity has upon the very people meant to benefit from it.

Counted among his admirers are Jonas Salk, Aldous Huxley, David Hockney, and Van Morrison, along with countless other philosophers, artist, writers and students of the spiritual path.