A wide-ranging collection of articles presenting fresh insights into this timeless philosophy. Includes articles by Huston Smith, Pico Iyer, Thomas Keating, Christopher Isherwood and other noted writers.

Translation and notes on Sri Sankara's Vivekachudamani by Swami Tyagananda.

Vivekachudamani, a favorite of Vedanta students, follows a systematic scheme in its presentation but, because its 580 verses are not subdivided into chapters or sections, getting a grasp on the text becomes a challenge for many. For that reason the author has divided the text into four sections: The first section is introductory. It sets the stage for a dialogue between the student and the teacher. The second section applies discernment to distill the meaning of "this" (world), "that" (the Reality beyond), and "me" (the individual). This is done as a preparation for an analysis of the Upanishadic teaching: "You are That," which is the focus of section three. In the concluding section we read the exchange between the newly enlightened student and the teacher who is delighted to see the transformation.

A collection of Mary’s story from her conception to the birth of Jesus, a brief prayer to Mary found on a scrap of Egyptian papyrus, and a hymn to her, composed around 520 CE, still sung in Easter Orthodox churches today.

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

A popular, well-presented condensation of the story.

Now titled as 'Pictorial Mahabharata Vol. 1.'

Complete in five volumes: Volume 1: Tells the story of how the great rivalry between the Pandava princes and their Kaurava cousins began. All volumes in large format with color illustrations.

Volume 2: Relates the circumstances which led to the Pandavas' exile to the forest and their adventures during the twelve years they dwelt there.