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Epics and Puranas

All About Krishna

Author: Swami Harshananda
Genres: Epics and Puranas, Indian Philosophy and Religion
$1.75

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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All About Krishna

Bhakti Ratnavali: A Necklace of Devotional Gems

Authors: Swami Tapasyananda, Visnu Puri
Genre: Epics and Puranas
$6.95

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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Bhakti Ratnavali: A Necklace of Devotional Gems

Concise Yoga Vasistha, The

Author: Swami Venkatesananda
Genre: Epics and Puranas
Tag: Yoga Vasishtha
$33.95

A clear summary of one of the leading texts of Hinduism expounding the highest doctrine with many stories and illustrations. It captures the spirit of the original text while eliminating unnecessary repetition. See also: 'Vasistha's Yoga' for a fuller rendition of the text by the same author.

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Concise Yoga Vasistha, The

Devi, the Devi Bhagavatam Retold

Author: Ramesh Menon
Genre: Epics and Puranas
$35.95
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This book is an abridged literary rendering of the Devi Bhagavatam.

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Devi, the Devi Bhagavatam Retold

Kapilopadesha

Author: Swami Tapasyananda
Genre: Epics and Puranas
$3.50

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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Kapilopadesha

Mahabharata

Author: C. Rajagopalachari
Genre: Epics and Puranas
$8.95

A popular, well-presented condensation of the story.

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Mahabharata

Mahabharata

Author: Kamala Subramaniam
Genre: Epics and Puranas
$29.95

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

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Mahabharata

Moral Dilemmas in the Mahabharata

Author: Bimal Krishna Matilal
Genre: Epics and Puranas
$12.95

Essays on the complex moral questions exemplified in this epic.

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Moral Dilemmas in the Mahabharata

Narayaneeyam: Bhagavata condensed

Authors: Narayana Bhattatiri, Swami Tapasyananda
Genre: Epics and Puranas
$9.50

The life of Sri Krishna as recounted by the 16th century devotee-poet Narayana Bhattatiri. Devanagari text with English translation.

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Narayaneeyam: Bhagavata condensed

Rama, The Ideal Man

Author: Swami Siddhinathananda
Genre: Epics and Puranas
$2.95

This retelling of the Rama epic underscores its ethical (dharmic) message.

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Rama, The Ideal Man
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