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Aspects of Vedanta

Aspects of Vedanta

A compilation of articles by well-known scholars on many aspects and schools of Vedantic thought, collected mainly from the pages of Cultural Heritage of India.

Chapters included are: Brahma-Mimamsa;  Essentials of Vedanta;  Philosophy of Advaita;  The Advaita and its Spiritual Significance;  Post-Sankara Advaita;  Philosophy of the Bhagavata;  The Visisthadvaita of Ramanuja;  Madhya's Brahma-Mimamsa;  The Nimbarka School of Vedanta;  The School of Vallabha;  Bhedabheda School of Vedanta;  The Achintya-Bhedabheda School;  Buddhism in Relation to Vedanta;  Buddhism in Indian Life and Thought;  Advaita Vedanta according to Swami Vivekananda.

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Charm of Mayavati Ashrama, The

Charm of Mayavati Ashrama, The

Swami Vivekananda could visualize the coming of his western admirers and consumed as he was with India’s uplift, he desired a healthy exchange of ideas between the East and the West. Mayavati was selected as the venue and the sublime Himalayas formed the backdrop for the scene of cultural integration. Mayavati Ashrama takes pride in its association with such a noble cause and in spreading the enlightening ideas of Ramakrishna-Vivekananda and Vedanta through its journal Prabuddha Bharata and publication of books. The Advaita Ashrama at Mayavati, came into existence in March 1899 and has steadily continued to abide by the directions given by Swamiji.

The story of Mayavati Ashrama is replete with interesting incidents and anecdotes from the lives of monastics and dedicated devotees who sacrificed their all in answer to Swami Vivekananda’s call. A collection of 18 articles, compiled and edited by Swami Satyapriyananda.

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Crossing Religious Frontiers

Crossing Religious Frontiers

The first in a series, Studies in Comparative Religion, gathers the wisdom of some of the most important thinkers of the 20th century.  They explore and appreciate in depth the nuances of each great religion.  Authors of the articles include; Abhishiktananda, Rodney Blackhirst, Titus Burckhardt, Ananda Coomaraswamy, James Cutsinger, Michael Oren Fitzgerald, Rene Guenon, HH the 68th Jagadguru of Kanchi, Peter Kingsley, Patrick Laude, Marco Pallis, Frithjof Schuon, Timothy Scott, William Stoddart and Thomas Yellowtail.

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Dewdrops: Daily Quotes from the Holy Mother

Dewdrops: Daily Quotes from the Holy Mother

The conversations the Holy Mother, Sri Sarada Devi had had with her disciples and devotees have been compiled in the book 'The Gospel of Holy Mother'. A booklet in Tamil containing the date-wise compilation of her teachings selected from the Gospel was published earlier. The present book is an English version of that booklet with some modifications.

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Divine Legacy, The

Divine Legacy, The

Sister Nivedita, with her rarefied combination of great inner strength, versatility and dedication, serves as a perennial source of inspiration. This anthology concentrates on her unique contributions in the fields of Indian science, history, art, literature, political and cultural identity, nationality, social relief work, civil services, etc. The title ‘Divine Legacy’ is specially chosen to point out how Nivedita became a fit heiress and apostle to carry out the universal mission of Sri Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda.

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Enlightening Stories

Enlightening Stories

‘Enlightening Stories’ is a collection of 74 stories compiled from Indian and other religious traditions. Geographically, they range from the jungles of India to the deserts of the Middle East and the hills of Italy; historically, from the Vedic period to the 20th century; culturally, from the Hindu, Buddhist, Sufi, and Christian traditions. Wide-ranging and eclectic, they reflect our rich heritage and illustrate the universality of spiritual truth.

Compiled, translated, and edited by Swami Vimohananda from Bengali title ‘Galpa Malika’ by Swami Chetanananda, and other sources.

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First Universal Hindu Temple in the West, The

First Universal Hindu Temple in the West, The

This commemorative volume is a humble tribute to Swami Trigunatita and his work : the universal Hindu Temple of San Francisco. This volume contains photos, newspaper reports, articles, and several other items related to the universal Hindu Temple in its one hundred ten year history.

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From Darkness to Light: Selected Writings from Prabuddha Bharata, Vol. 1

From Darkness to Light: Selected Writings from Prabuddha Bharata, Vol. 1

Prabuddha Bharata, the monthly journal of the Ramakrishna Order, was started by Swami Vivekananda in July 1896. The present volume is its 125th anniversary commemorative publication.

The Vol. 1 consists of four parts: Part 1 comprises of articles written by the direct disciples of Sri Ramakrishna; Part 2 consists of articles written by some of the second-generation monks of the Ramakrishna Order; Part 3 consists of articles written by some of the prominent Indian nationalist leaders; and the Part 4 consists of writings of some other eminent thinkers.

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From Darkness to Light: Selected Writings from Prabuddha Bharata, Vol. 2

From Darkness to Light: Selected Writings from Prabuddha Bharata, Vol. 2

Prabuddha Bharata, the monthly journal of the Ramakrishna Order, was started by Swami Vivekananda in July 1896. The present volume is its 125th anniversary commemorative publication.

This second volume is a collection of 36 articles written by the editors of the journal starting with the first editor, B.R. Rajam Iyer (1896) to the thirty-sixth editor Swami Narasimhananda (2014).

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God Is Evolution, Evolution Is God

God Is Evolution, Evolution Is God

An anthology of essays and lectures on moral and spiritual evolution, culled from the Vedanta monthly, Message of the East, 1912-1914. Authors include Swami Paramananda, Swami Saradananda, and Sister Daya.

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