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The Upanishads are a collection of texts that contain some of the central philosophical concepts of Hinduism. They are based on principles like samsara, brahman, atman, karma, dharma and moksha and form the core of Indian philosophy. This version is an English translation by Swami Paramananda as part of his mission to spread the eastern teachings of Hinduism to the Western world.

The Bhagavadgita is part of the great Indian epic the Mahabharata, and it is one of the major religious documents of the world, occupying in Hinduism a position not unlike the Sermon on the Mount in Christianity. One of the most celebrated treasures of world literature as well, it is in the form of a poetic dialogue between the epic's hero, Arjuna, and his friend Krishna, believed to be an incarnation of God.

In The Essentials of Hinduism, Trilochan Sastry unpacks all the ancient texts from the Vedas to the epics covering the entire range of scriptures and everything you need to know about them in an easy-to-understand and accessible way making it of special interest to Hindus and those from other religions and nations, and even those who are agnostic or atheistic.

This is a collection of wonderful stories of Krishna from the 5,000-year-old Indian scripture, namely the Bhagavata. The word Krishna literally means someone who attracts. He is believed to be the incarnation of God on Earth.

The 108 Upanisads are considered the essence of all the Vedas, and Sri Isopanisad is foremost among them. Discover the distilled essence of all knowledge in these eighteen enlightening verses. For thousands of years, people on a spiritual quest have consulted the mystical, intensely philosophical Upanisads. The process is simple, provided one learns it from an authentic guide. Srila Prabhupada’s translation and commentary strictly adhere to the work’s intention, assuring you that you will receive a deep understanding of Upanisadic knowledge.

Your happiness does not depend on any teacher, guru, or religion. Gita’s still, clear voice echoes the inner voice of your soul, guiding you on an inner journey that will unleash your full potential, empowering you to do good in the world, and to be transformed in the process—to change the world around you by first changing the world within. This new poetic translation recreates, for the first time, Gita’s mesmerizing melodiousness, letting you tap into its intuitive wisdom. It is also the first translation that speaks directly to men and women alike.

In this canto, we first meet Prahlad, a prince in the race of Asuras, fierce enemies of the gods. An exalted saint, he excites the ire of his demonic father Hiranyakshipu by his devotion to Krishna. The demon tries in every way possible to kill his son until at last, he is confronted by Krishna’s half-man, half-lion incarnation, Nrshinghadeva. After this is a conversation between the celestial sage Narada and King Yudhisthira, in which Narada describes in detail the ancient Vedic system of organizing society known as varnashrama dharma.

El Ramayana es uno de los textos literarios más importantes de la India. El libro nos narra la vida de Rama, quien es un muchacho con características humanas y divinas perteneciente a una familia real. Durante su recorrido, será instruido en el arte de la guerra, encontrará el amor, vivirá el exilio, y deberá enfrentarse contra demonios, gigantes y héroes para cumplir con su misión divina. En la figura de Rama, las cualidades de un buen gobernante y guerrero, y los valores de la sabiduría, bondad y justicia encuentran un importante lugar de reunión.

The Bhagavat Gita is one of the main religious literature in the Hindu way of life. It contains about 700 verses divided into 18 cantos. This audiobook is primarily a recitation of the verses of the Gita. A brief synopsis of each canto is also given before its actual recitation. This audiobook is divided into three sections, each containing six cantos. This is the first section containing cantos 1 to 6.

Spoken by Lord Brahma, the secondary creator of the universe, the verses in this audiobook reveal the essence of all Vedic philosophy and Vaishnava scriptures with regards to the creation of the universe, the manifestation of the living beings, the relationship between the principle demigods and the Supreme Lord, and the process of realizing the supreme absolute truth. There is no other book that can compare to Sri Brahma Samhita in the excellence of revealing the events leading up to the manifestation of life and the cosmos.

The Bhagavad Gita is one of the most influential spiritual texts of ancient India. In Perennial Psychology of the Bhagavad Gita, Swami Rama makes this classic scripture accessible to all students by vividly drawing out the psychological concepts found within. The teachings in this book are based on the understanding that the outside world can be mastered only when one’s inner potentials are systematically explored and realized.

The message of the Bhagavad Gita is eternal and unchanging, but the time that surrounds us is always changing, thus our perception of life, our current situation, and our necessity is also always changing. To meet the changing times and the present necessity, Swami B. G. Narasingha has presented a brief commentary, or Anuvrtti, for our modern world. The clear translation of the original Sanskrit with concise commentary for the 21st century makes this edition of Bhagavad Gita very approachable and easy to hear.

As the seventh of the 12 alvars, the mystic bhakti saints of South India, he played a pivotal role in the revival of bhakti and served as an inspiration for Sri Rāmānujācārya's Sri Sampradaya. This prayer is a celebration of śaraṇāgati, perfect surrender to the Lord, and reminds us to strive for unceasing remembrance of the Lord at all times and places. King Kulaśekhara speaks of the misery of the soul trapped in this world with its many trials and tribulations, all the while reminding us all that the supreme lord, Śrīman Nārāyaṇa, is the only means of liberation.

Moments before entering the battlefield, the great Pandava warrior, Prince Arjuna, faces a moral dilemma about the violence and death the war will cause. Questioning the meaning of life, Arjuna asks himself, "Why do I exist? Why should I fight against my loved ones? And where shall I go after I die?" Arjuna seeks out Krishna for the answers in The Bhagavad Gita, an ancient text that has been called the quintessence of the spirituality of India. Their dialogues touch upon ethical dilemmas and philosophical issues that go far beyond the war Arjuna faces.

Vedas are ancient and most revered scriptures of the Vedic Sanatana Dharma, which is also known as 'Hinduism'. A seeker who studies the Vedas goes through a process of spiritual evolution towards attaining the ultimate knowledge and wisdom and realize their Divine SELF, which is the All-pervading Brahman.

The Hanuman Chalisa is a hymn in praise of Hanuman authored by Tulsi Das. The qualities of Hanuman - his strength, courage, wisdom, celibacy, devotion to Ram, and the many names by which he is known - are all in the Hanuman Chalisa. Hanuman is the epitome of ultimate devotion manifested with its full glory unchallenged. By the power of his devotion to Sita Ram, he easily achieved supreme status as the perfect devotee and servitor. Reciting the Hanuman Chalisa infuses one with unlimited energy and prana.

The wisdom goddesses of yoga who embody shakti, or sacred energy, continue to gain popularity as we become familiar with the ways they help us break through negativity, trauma, and dysfunction to attain self-love, peace, and abundance. Yet, we rarely hear about Sri Radha and her unique position as the primal Shakti because she is hidden deep within the Upanishads, Tantras, and Puranas as their most confidential spiritual subject.

In this beautifully written guide, scholar and teacher Stephen Cope shows that crises don't have to derail us from our purpose-they can actually help us to find our purpose and step forward as our best selves.

Mahabharata with 100,000 verses, and many prose passages, adding up to a phenomenal total of 1.8 million words is the biggest known epic. Originally, based on a real story that took place 5000 years ago, was later put to words by Vyasa. The size of this epic is so huge that it may need an entire lifetime to read and understand it. In this short audiobook, Dr. King and Swami Satyapriya capture the essence of this great Indian epic, providing lot of insights to how this epic was actually meant to convey "Dharma" or righteousness by its author.

In this volume, we see how Krishna saves his devotee from degradation. Beginning with the famous story of Ajamila, the brahmin who fell from an exalted position to become a ruthless robber and cheat, only to be miraculously redeemed at the very moment of death. Then we hear how Indra, king of the gods, insulted his guru and as a result was overpowered by the demonic races, led by Vritra, a supernatural colossus who had been conjured for the god’s destruction.