In the sacred land of Aryavarta, the Chintamani Jewel, a divine artifact that maintains balance and harmony in the world, was stolen from the Temple of Light. Without its presence, the land began to wither. Rivers dried up, crops failed, and an ominous darkness spread across the realm, threatening to consume all life. The people fell into despair, as the once-thriving land turned barren and cold.But amidst this growing darkness, a prophecy echoed through the ages. It spoke of a pur...

This ancient book of Buddhist wisdom is older than the Bible. Rewritten in clear, clean modern language, the words of the Buddha will connect with the modern reader. The Dhammapada has been called the distilled essence of Buddhism. In 423 brief verses, said to be actual sayings from the Buddha himself, you will find inspiration and guidance.

Pixar animator and Academy Award–nominated director Sanjay Patel (Sanjay’s Super Team) brings to life Hinduism’s most important gods and goddesses—and one sacred stone—in fun, full-color illustrations, each accompanied by a short, lively profile.The Little Book of Hindu Deities is chock-full of monsters, demons, noble warriors, and divine divas. Find out why Ganesha has an elephant’s head (his father cut his off!); why Kali, the goddess of time, i...

A booklet with the never before released meditation practice text written by Sogyal Rinpoche and accompanying illustrations to actualize the practice.Over many years of teaching, Sogyal Rinpoche has developed and revealed a special practice of Guru Rinpoche, which people have found particularly helpful and effective, and very relevant for today.Focusing on three aspects of Guru Rinpoche, it brings together a number of key aspects of practice, including: healing, long life, ...

In this sequel to A Pebble for Your Pocket, Zen teacher, poet, and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh looks deeply at the issues that confront young people in today's society.Applying his unique insights to anger, family conflict, drug use, and sexual responsibility, he makes the ancient teachings of the Buddha relevant to adolescents by offering mindfulness practices as tools to help transform the suffering in their everyday lives.Under the Rose Apple Tree is...

According to Hindu mythology, Lord Vishnu, the God of Preservation is supposed to be responsible for the sustenance, protection and maintenance of the Universe. To establish righteousness and destroy injustice in the world, he has incarnated in different life forms in various ages. Each incarnation has an interesting story associated with it which describes the feats of Vishnu. Such personifications are popularly believed to be ten in all though there is no upper limit to them. Children are ...

A great hero of the 'Mahabharata'. Kama lived such a life that he became another name for generosity and loyalty. It was his misfortune to be shunned as a person of low caste. To him loyalty was more important than the emperor's throne. He sacrificed his life for his master.

Call him Anagha (Faultless); Bhudeva (God Of Earth); Durjaya (Difficult To Be Conquered) or Neelkanth (blue-Necked). They are all different names of Shiva, the chanting of which evokes in us a religious fervour and helps us focus on the Almighty.

Chanting the Names of Manjushri consists of 160 verses and mantra sentences of praise to Manjushri, the bodhisattva of transcendent wisdom.2003 Edition.

Ganesha Pancharatnam is a very short yet very powerful hymn on lord Ganesha composed by the great advaita philosopher Adi shankara Bhagavadpada.Adi shankara advises daily recitation of Ganesha Pancharatnam for pleasing lord Ganesha and attaining various benefits. The benefits are described in the phalashruti section of the book.This book is an effort to put light on the deeper meaning of each word and verse of this hymn and describe the stories and philosophical meaning hid...

It is a classic story of a firebrand queen, Draupadi. In a critical situation,she decides to marry all five brothers of a royal family - Known as Pandavas. caught in a planned conspiracy by their royal cousins, Pandavas wager and lose their, Kingdom, their freedom and also their wife Draupadi.In a mood of raving madness,the cousins(known as Kauravas) sexually assault Draupadi, in front of their husbands.What follows is treachery,vengeance and a war,where millions of people ...

Hey, immortal one, you who was called _____! Having been without your physcial body for a time, you are now proceeding. You have awakened in the confusion of anxiety with the worry asking yourself, "What is happening to me?" Recognize that you are in the spiritual between! Now, your life cycle is transcending and all things manifest as lights and deities. All space manifests full of blue light. Now, from the central Buddha-land, All-pervading Drop, the Lord Vairochana appears before you, w...