Retells the Ramayana, the ancient Indian tale of love, duty, and sacrifice, for a modern audience• Draws on the original Sanskrit poem of Valmiki, enhanced with tales from the oral tradition, to recount Rama’s complete life• Details how Lord Rama rose above his human weaknesses, put his spiritual duty above all personal considerations, and perfected himself to become a super human capable of saving those he loved most• Reveals the deepest spiritual lesson o...

Under the Cerulean Skies is a gentle collection of poems that celebrates the quiet beauty of life. Rooted in nature, nostalgia, and tender moments, each verse invites readers to pause and reflect. From the hush of early mornings to the warmth of familiar memories, these poems capture the essence of everyday grace. Perfect for slow days and warm cups of tea, this debut collection by Vaishnavi Vanamali is a soft companion for those who find meaning in stillness and simplicity. A reminder tha...

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 seaLocat...

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 ...

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 goddessesShakti is synonymous with the Devi, the Divine Mother or divine power that manifests, sustains, and transforms the universe. She is the womb of all creatures, and it is through her that the One becomes the many. Our ...

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

Advances using AI – The Next Wave offers a timely and comprehensive exploration of the latest breakthroughs and future directions in Artificial Intelligence, presenting a forward-looking perspective on how AI is reshaping industries and daily life. This essential volume brings together expert insights on AI's practical applications, ethical considerations, and its profound impact on society, making complex concepts accessible and relevant.Delve into critical discussions on...

An interpretive look at the stories of Hanuman, one of the most beloved gods of the Hindu pantheon• Contains 36 of the most important Hanuman stories with commentary on spiritual lessons, yogic practices, and Vedic astrology• Reveals how Hanuman symbolizes the human mind and the highest potential it can achieve• Explains how Hanuman has the ability to bestow strength and devotionBest known for his role in the Ramayana, Hanuman’s playful nature, amaz...

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 storie...

A comprehensive course in the power of energy medicine—drawing on polarity therapy, esoteric anatomy, and somatics—that reveals the vital role of consciousness in the healing artsEsoteric Anatomy offers a spiritual approach to massage, bodywork, and somatic psychology, demystifying an ancient transpersonal model for understanding energy in nature and working with consciousness in the healing arts. It offers a comprehensive health care system based on under...

The Mahabharata is the more recent of India's two great epics, and by far the longer. First composed by the Maharishi Vyasa in verse, it has come down the centuries in the timeless oral tradition of guru and sishya, profoundly influencing the history, culture, and art of not only the Indian subcontinent but most of south-east Asia. At 100,000 couplets, it is seven times as long as the Iliad and the Odyssey combined: far and away the greatest recorded epic known to man....

The Vishnu Puranaby H.H. WilsonOM! GLORY TO VÁSUDEVA..."The Vishnu Purana is a primary sacred text of the Vaishnava branch of Hinduism, which today probably has more adherents than any other. It is one of the canonical Puranas, a branch of post-Vedic sacred literature which was first committed to writing during the first millennium of the common era. Like most of the other Puranas, this is a complete narrative from the creation of the current universe to its des...