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Abraham Joshua Heschel: Essential Writings

Abraham Joshua Heschel: Essential Writings

A collection of writings by Abraham Heschel with an introduction written by his daughter, Susanna Heschel. Abraham Heschel is one of the celebrated modern spiritual masters. This book consists of five insightful articles about the importance of connecting with God through prayer.

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$20.00
Abu al-Hasan al-Shushtari: Songs of Love and Devotion

Abu al-Hasan al-Shushtari: Songs of Love and Devotion

A prominent Andalusian Sufi mystic and poet (1212-1269). His popular Andalusian styl poems celebrate the transcendence of the divine and his songs are arguably the most vibrant example of Islamic Spain's cultural legacy.

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$29.95
Action or Karma – As a Path to Freedom (Series#10)

Action or Karma – As a Path to Freedom (Series#10)

Life presents an unending whirlpool of activity and we all work incessantly but never seem to move forward. What is the way out? How can we attain knowledge of our true nature and purpose of life, and be free while engaged in the field of activity? These are the topics discussed, based on Swami Vivekananda's lectures 'Karma in its effect on character' and 'The Secret of work'.

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Active Meditations for Contemplative Prayer

Active Meditations for Contemplative Prayer

A compilation of quotes from various books of Thomas Keating.  One quote on each page.  An application of this compilation is using it as a "minute book," a recommendation of Father Keating's.  In the midst of a busy day, when one finds a "stray minute or two," Keating recommends reading a few lines and reflecting.  This book constitutes a splendid minute book for those for whom Keating's writings are both inspiration and guide.

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Adhyatma Ramayana: The Spiritual Version of the Rama Saga

Adhyatma Ramayana: The Spiritual Version of the Rama Saga

A recounting of the story of Rama found in the Brahmanda Purana highlighting its spiritual significance. Devanagari text and English translation.

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Adi Sankara: His Life and Times

Adi Sankara: His Life and Times

Inspiring discourses on the life and message of Sri Shankaracharya given in Madras in 1932 by the Abbot of Kanci Kamakoti Pitha.

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Adityahrdayam: Hymn to the Sun

Adityahrdayam: Hymn to the Sun

Adityahrdayam - the Hymn to the sun god is ascribed to the sage Agastya, and occurs in Valmiki's Ramayana.  Agastya sang this hymn to lord Rama to establish the truth of the Vedantic dictum: the individual soul is identical with the universal Self.

The booklet provides Devanagari text (but no transliteration), followed by English translation of each verse.  Translation by S. Venkatasubramanyam.

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Advaita Vedanta: The Scientific Religion

Advaita Vedanta: The Scientific Religion

A lecture delivered at Lahore in 1897.  This is one of the most comprehensive lectures on Advaita Vedanta delivered by Swami Vivekananda in India, now brought out in this booklet form for wider circulation.

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Adventures in Religious Life

Adventures in Religious Life

A volume of inspiring, instructive ideas for the spiritual seeker.

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Adversities are Opportunities : Stories from Ancient India

Adversities are Opportunities : Stories from Ancient India

Stories showing how adversities can be transformed into privileges and problems be converted into opportunities.

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