Download or read book Devotional Stories from Puranas written by Shravya Naveen and published by OrangeBooks Publication. This book was released on 2020-12-24 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Veda Vyasa Maharishi who is the 17th incarnation of Lord Vishnu, divided the one Maha Purana into 18 Puranas to help mankind during the dark age. All these 18 MahaPuranas are preaching of Suka Maharishi to the Sages who were doing Mahayagnam in the Naimisaranya region to attain the realm of Lord Vishnu. “Devotional stories from Puranas” covers glorifying stories of Godhead from three MahaPuaranas which are Srimad Bhagavatam, Shiva Puranam, and the Matsya Puranam. All these stories not only glorify God but also explains the importance of bhakti and promote devotion leading one to the path of liberation.
Download or read book Stories from the Bhagavatam written by Bodhasarananda Swami and published by Advaita Ashrama. This book was released on 2016-03-02 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Ebook Edition - March 2016
Download or read book Basic Religious Books of the Hindus written by Manju Sehgal and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2020-01-01 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hinduism has an extraordi1 Inary wealth of scriptures but people have no time to read the religious books like Vedas; Puranas; Upanishads etc. Therefore; an attempt has been made to have a single volume that forms the foundation of our civilisation's heritage to seek inspiration and a sense of direction in our lives. The Vedas prescribe some regulations and if someone follows them; one will be free from material entanglement. The Puranas; each named after a deity Brahma; Vishnu and Shiva; are the post vedic texts which contain a complete narrative of the history on the Universe from creation to destruction. The Upanishads represent the essence of the Vedas. The Smritis explain and elaborate the Vedas; making them understandable and more meaningful to the general population. The Bhagwad Gita is in the form of a dialogue between Arjuna and Lord Krishna who teaches him to do his duty. The Mahabharata is not only an epic but tells the tale of heroic people; containing a code of life; a philosophy of social and ethical relations. The Ramcharitamanas provides the guidelines for an ideal family; an ideal king and an ideal mother. This book gives a brief about holy books of Hinduisma must read for every Hindu and Bharatiya. BASIC RELIGIOUS BOOKS OF THE HINDUS by MANJU SEHGAL is a book that introduces readers to the foundational religious texts and scriptures of Hinduism. It provides insights into the sacred literature that forms the core of Hindu philosophy and spirituality. Key Aspects of the Book "BASIC RELIGIOUS BOOKS OF THE HINDUS": 1. Hindu Scriptures: The book offers an overview of the essential religious texts of Hinduism, including the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and more. 2. Spiritual Knowledge: MANJU SEHGAL provides readers with a basic understanding of the spiritual and philosophical teachings found in these texts. 3. Religious Heritage: The book highlights the rich religious and cultural heritage of Hinduism through its scriptures. MANJU SEHGAL is the author of this informative book, which serves as a valuable resource for those interested in Hinduism's sacred texts.
Download or read book The Pur as written by Ludo Rocher and published by Otto Harrassowitz Verlag. This book was released on 1986 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Prahlad written by KAMALA CHANDRAKANT and published by Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 1971-04-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prahlad drove his monstrous father to a murderous rage. He insisted on praising Lord Vishnu who was considered a sworn enemy by his father Hiranyakashipu. When he tried to punish his disobedient son, Hiranyakashipu's potent poisons turned to nectar while his lethal weapons fell harmlessly away. In this tale of bloodthirsty revenge, Prahlad's only defence is his devotion which dramatically puts an end to all evil.
Download or read book Devas and Kings written by SA Krishnan and published by SA Krishnan. This book was released on 2023-02-02 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Literally translated, Puranas mean ‘the ancient’ or ‘old’. There are 18 major Puranas and 10 minor Puranas in Hinduism. The Puranas consist of many stories from Hindu legends and folklore. The Puranas deal with a wide variety of topics and bring out many stories about Shiva, the God of Destruction of All Evil, Vishnu, the God of Preservation, and Brahma, the God of Creation. The Puranas also bring out many stories about the Devas and the Asuras. The stories' essence covers deep topics in theology and philosophy. The book has the following stories: Surya, Sanjana, and Chaya Yama Gita Narada, the Greatest Devotee of Vishnu? Satyabhama and Shachi
Download or read book Rape Culture and Religious Studies written by Rhiannon Graybill and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-04-30 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rape Culture and Religious Studies: Critical and Pedagogical Engagements stages a critical engagement between religious texts and the problem of sexual violence. Rape and other forms of sexual violence are widespread on college and university campuses; they also occur in sacred texts and religious traditions. The volume addresses these difficult intersections as they play out in texts, traditions, and university contexts. The volumegathers contributions from religious studies scholars to engage these questions from a variety of institutional contexts and to offer a constructive assessment of religious texts and traditions.
Download or read book Srimad Bhagwat Puran written by B. K. Chaturvedi and published by Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 2020 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ‘Srimad Bhagwal’ itself is believed to be the gem among all the sacred Puranas as it emphasises on the devotion to Lord. Vishnu’s incarnation, Lord Krishna. It is believed to have been authored by the great sage Vedavyasa when he felt a great unrest troubling his soul after authoring the Mahabharat. Although this Purana itself is believed to be a part of Skanda Purana, it is its lyrical beauty and devotion to Krishna that made it most popular. It enlists 22 incarnations of Lord Vishnu, while other sacred accounts of the Sanatana Dharma believe that there were nine incarnations and one is yet to come. Normally in the Purana, the tales or stories frequently overlap with each other giving emphasis on a different point. Owing to paucity of space, many of the stories have been given a brief mention in this work with the footnote guiding to the sources, to get the full story in the other Puranas. There are also certain variations in the details of the stories which have been also marked within parenthesis. Also, many details mentioned in this Puran which may appear uninteresting, have been deliberately left out. Some of the stories which are well- known have been skipped. For example, the Ramakatha or the details about other incarnations popularised by other sacred sources. The main emphasis in culling out the stories has been on those stories that reveal the basic moral fiber of our ethos. These stories have been recreated keeping in mind the comprehension of our young learners and hence making these stories more logical. This work is only an attempt to make our society recapture its roots. That is why the language and style have been used with great care so as to make the stories readable and comprehensive. It is hoped that our discerning readership will accord it a warm welcome. Lastly, the author wishes to record his gratitude to Narenderji of Diamond Pocket Books whose crusade to publish the gems of our cultural and religious ethos has few parallels in the field of publishing.
Download or read book The True History and the Religion of India written by Prakashanand Saraswati and published by Motilal Banarsidass Publ.. This book was released on with total page 820 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hinduism written by Roshen Dalal and published by Penguin Books India. This book was released on 2010 with total page 483 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hinduism is one of the world’s oldest religions; an amalgam of diverse beliefs and schools, it originates in the Vedas and is rooted in Indian culture. Hinduism: An Alphabetical Guide illuminates complex philosophical concepts through lucid definitions, a historical perspective and incisive analyses. It examines various aspects of Hinduism, covering festivals and rituals, gods and goddesses, philosophers, memorials, aesthetics, and sacred plants and animals. The author also explores pivotal ideas, including moksha, karma, dharma and samsara, and details the diverse commentaries on the Bhagavad Gita and other important texts. Citing extensively from the regional languages, the book describes Hinduism’s innumerable myths and legends, and looks at the many versions of texts including the Ramayana and Mahabharata, placing each entry in its historical context and tracing its evolution to the present.
Download or read book Stories with a difference from the Bhagavata Purana written by J.P. Vaswani and published by Gita Publishing House. This book was released on 2019-06-20 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The stories of Srimad Bhagavata Mahapurana are as timeless as they are captivating. In this book the world renowned author captures the essence of this epic in a lucid style. He enlightens us with the tales of the Lord that are as sacred as the water of the Ganga and as sweet as ambrosial nectar! The book inspires you to walk on the path of dharma and emphasises that the easiest and shortest way to reach God is the way of bhakti. Settle down for another magnificent session of story-telling with Rev. Dada: let him enchant you with his rapturous account of the great avataras, with Krishna leela being the jewel in the crown!
Download or read book Tales From The Puranas written by Mahesh Sharma and published by Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd.. This book was released on 2005 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hinduism written by Madhu Bazaz Wangu and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the history, beliefs, and traditions of Hinduism, dispelling misconceptions and providing understanding of the interconnection of religion and politics in India, the problems facing Hindu communities around the world and American movements in Hinduism.
Download or read book The Vish u Pur a written by Fitzedward Hall and published by . This book was released on 1877 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Religious Traditions in Modern South Asia written by Jacqueline Suthren Hirst and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a contemporary approach to the study of religion in modern South Asia. It explores the development of religious ideas and practices in the region, giving students a clear and critical understanding of social, political and historical context. Part One takes a fresh look at some familiar themes in the study of religion, such as deity, authoritative texts, myth, worship, teacher traditions and caste, and helps students understand diverse ways of approaching these themes. Part Two focuses on some of the key ways in which Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam and Sikhism in South Asia have been shaped in the modern period. Overall the book considers the impact of gender, politics, and the way religion itself is variously understood. The chapters contain a compelling range of primary source materials and a series of geographical and historical ‘snapshots’ to orientate readers to South Asia. Valuable features for students include images, task boxes, discussion points, suggestions for further reading, a timeline and glossary of terms.
Download or read book Dance of Divine Love written by Graham M. Schweig and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2018-06-26 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The heart of this book is a dramatic love poem, the Rasa Lila, which is the ultimate focal point of one of the most treasured Sanskrit texts of India, the Bhagavata Purana. Judged a literary masterpiece by Indian and Western scholars alike, this work of poetic genius and soaring religious vision is one of the world's greatest sacred love stories and, as Graham Schweig clearly demonstrates, should be regarded as India's Song of Songs. The story presents the supreme deity as the youthful and amorous cowherd, Krishna, who joins his beloved maidens in an enchanting and celebratory "dance of divine love." Schweig introduces this work of exquisite poetry and profound theology to the Western world in the form of a luminous translation and erudite scholarly treatment. His book explores the historical context and literary genre of the work and elucidates the aesthetic and emotional richness of the composition, highlighting poignant details of this drama of divine love. Schweig illuminates the religious dimensions and ethical nuances of the drama, drawing widely from the commentaries and esoteric vision of masters of the Caitanya school of Vaishnavism, a prominent devotional Hindu tradition. Themes such as transcendence of death through love, the yoga of devotion, the contrast between worldly love and passionate love for God, and the dialectical tension between ethical boundaries and boundless love are presented. The final event of the Rasa dance, the author concludes, presents a dynamic symbol of supreme love that provides the basis for a theological vision of genuine religious pluralism.
Download or read book God of Desire written by Catherine Benton and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2006-06-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: God of Desire presents Sanskrit tales of the Indian deity Kāmadeva as he battles the ascetic god Śiva, assists the powerful goddess Devī, and incarnates as the charming son of Kṛṣṇa. Exploring the imagery and symbolism of the god of desire in art and ritual, Catherine Benton reflects on the connection of Kāmadeva to parrots, makaras (gharials), and apsarases (celestial nymphs), and to playful devotional rituals designed to win his favor. In addition to examining the Hindu literature, Benton also highlights two Buddhist forms of Kamadeva, the demonic Māra, who tries to persuade the Buddha to trade enlightenment for the delights of a woman, and the ever-youthful Mañjuśri, who cuts through ignorance with the bodhisattva sword of wisdom. Tales of Kāmadeva from the Hindu and Buddhist traditions present desire as a powerful force continually redefining the boundaries of chaos and order and gently pulling beyond the ephemeral lure of passionate longings.
