Epics and Mythologies in Hinduism

All About Krishna

All About Krishna

In this monograph, an attempt has been made to reveal the beauty and the sublime mystery surrounding Krishna, 'the greatest of incarnations', as Swami Vivekananda has declared.

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Bhagavata Purana

Bhagavata Purana

This epic is a full literary rendering of Vyasa's Bhagavata Purana written in prose by the author. It appears in 2 complete volumes and is  based on translations by Swami Tapasyananda, Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai. It is considered to be a living embodiment of Lord Narayana with the second volume depicting the life of Krishna and all his glories!

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Bhakti Ratnavali: A Necklace of Devotional Gems

Bhakti Ratnavali: A Necklace of Devotional Gems

An anthology of verses from the Bhagavatam selected by the ascetic monk, Vishnu Puri, a contemporary of Sri Chaitanya. Includes an informative introductory essay on the Bhagavatam and the Bhagavata religion. Devanagari text with English translation.

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Kamba Ramayanam

Kamba Ramayanam

In this English prose rendering of Kamban's Tamil classic, Rama's story as told originally in six books. The Ramayana is considered part history, legend and sublime poetry and a landmark literary accomplishment.

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Kapilopadesha

Kapilopadesha

A dialogue between Kapila and his mother from the Bhagavata Purana. The son discources on various spiritual subjects, but always on the theme of liberation from bondage. Devanagari text with English translation.

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Mahabharata

Mahabharata

A popular, remarkably comprehensive condensation of the ancient epic poem.

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Mahabharata

Mahabharata

A popular, well-presented condensation of the story.

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Nama Ramayana Mahima

Nama Ramayana Mahima

An exhaustive commentary on the Ramnama Sankirtanam, with additional relevant portions from the Adhyatma Ramayana, the Ananda Ramayana, and Ramcharita Manasa (of Tulasidasa). The original verses given in Devanagari, followed by Romanized script, and detailed exposition. A set of 3 volumes.

Originally delivered as 150 discourses, one hour each, in Kannada language by Swami Harshananda. Transcribed and translated into English by Krishnamurthy Ramakrishna.

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Narayaneeyam

Narayaneeyam

The original verses of Srimannarayaniyam by devotee-poet Bhattatiri who lived in 16th century Kerala. It is a masterly condensation of what is considered the greatest of all the Puranas.  The commentary in English by S.N. Sastri conveys the magnificent poetic quality of this great work.

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Narayaneeyam: Bhagavata condensed

Narayaneeyam: Bhagavata condensed

The life of Sri Krishna as recounted by the 16th century devotee-poet Narayana Bhattatiri. It is a condensed version of the original Devanagari text with English translation by Swami Tapasyananda, Ramakrishna Math, Madras.

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