A free English translation and commentary on this hymn of praise from the Rig-Veda. Devanagari text, chant marks, transliteration.

Tracing the projection of everything in the universe to the Supreme Brahman, the Purusha Sukta, a short hymn of eighteen Riks, contains a succinct of the Vedanta philosophy, which deals with the relation between man, God, and the universe.  This Sukta finds a place in all the vedas with slight variations.  The text followed here is the one appearing in Taittiriya Aranyaka, III,12-13.

The well-known Narayana Sukta, also from Taittiriya Aranyaka, X.13, whose "ideas" form the basis of meditation on the Supreme Person, is also included in this booklet.

Devanagari text with chant marks, and English translation are provided.

A brief biography and some songs of the great poet and devotee of the Divine Mother. The songs of Ramprasad were often sung by Sri Ramakrishna.

Devanagari text, word-for-word meanings, English translation and commentary.

Sri Rudram is a beautiful Vedic prayer to Lord Rudra.  The omnipresence of God which is universally accepted by all religions, is beautifully brought out in this prayer.  The booklet provides Devanagari text with swara or chant marks (but no transliteration), followed by English translation of each verse.  Translation by V. K. Subramanian.

Siva Mahimna Stotram or Hymn on the greatness of Shiva is grand in conception, sublime in diction, and uplifting in its influence.  This booklet provides the Devanagari text (but not English transliteration), followed by word-for-word meanings in English, and overall English translation of each verse.  Translation and explanations by Swami Pavitrananda.

One thousand epithets of Lord Shiva in verse form.  In the beginning is the meditation (dhyanam) on Shiva.  Also included at the end are the verses on Shiva Manasa puja (mental worship of lord Shiva).  The booklet presents the text in Devanagari script only (no transliteration or English translation).

Songs embodying the trials and yearnings, the religious fervor, and devotional experiences of one of the greatest of South India's saints. Introductory essay by Dr. V. Raghavan. Text in Devanagari script with English translation.

Please note: The present copies have minor dent / damage from transportation.

A brief biography of the saint, Mirabai, a great devotee of Sri Krishna, with selections of her songs in English translation.

Hymns to Sri Ramakrishna and Sri Sarada Devi composed by Swamis Abhedananda, Virajananda, and others; also Stotraratna and Gopigitam. Devanagari text, transliteration and English translation.