Download or read book The Story of Swami Rama written by Puran Singh and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Quilt Story written by Tony Johnston and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1996-06-18 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After a move to a new home, comfort comes from a surprising place. Long ago, a young girl named Abigail put her beloved patchwork quilt in the attic. Generations later, another young girl discovers the quilt and makes it her own, relying on its warmth to help her feel secure in a new home.

Download or read book A Quilt of Words written by Sharon Niederman and published by Big Earth Publishing. This book was released on 1988 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Historically, the Southwest has attracted people with yearnings for freedom and adventure, people who define themselves as individuals. Women's fascination with their way of life and the need for self-expression led them to write of their experiences, providing them with a creative outlet and offering those who came later a unique window into the past.

Download or read book How to Become a Hindu written by Subramuniya (Master.) and published by Himalayan Academy Publications. This book was released on 2000 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A history-making manual,interreligious study and names list, with stories by Westerners who entered Hinduism and Hindus who deepened their faith"--Cove

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Download or read book Swami Vivekananda in India written by Rajagopal Chattopadhyaya and published by Motilal Banarsidass Publ.. This book was released on 1999 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Swami Vivekananda in india: A Corrective Biography attempts to inform the reader accurately about his life both before and after his historic visits to the West. Much material has been translated anew from original Bengali books. At the same time it challenges current popular and pious notions held about this humanitarian-monk. The four major chapters in this book are about his meetings with Sri Ramakrishna, his travels in India during 1886-1893, media waves about him in India, and his triumphant return from the West in 1897. Analysis of original eyewitness reports in both India and Western newspapers and periodicals forms an integral part of this biography.

Download or read book Sadguru Shashtari Dharmajivandasji Swami written by Sadhu Laxminarayandasji Swami and published by Rajkot Gurukul. This book was released on with total page 527 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shreeji Maharaj has said in the 19th Vachanamritam of Vadtal, "Whenever the soul is fortunate to be born as a human being in Bharat Khand, incarnations of God or His saints are sure to be found moving on the earth." We are extremely fortunate to have been brought up under the auspices of such a saint. Reverend Shastriji Maharaj Shri Dharmajivandasji Swami came in our life as a true saint and authorised representative of Almighty Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan on this sacred soil of Saurashra. He did not come to enjoy normal human life. He never chose to appease his physical self. No bonding howsoever strong could limit him for sensual pleasure. He cultivated various virtues in his life, living with the great saints, broke the bondings and departed on his own terms. This person revolutionized the educational system and kicked off a tradition which we will cherish for years! This book, which is translation of Gujarati edition, describes his life journey which is full of rises and tides. An unswerving personality emerges in 41 chapters in a unique way. His single mindedness, simple living style and saintly sacrifices mesmerize anyone and everyone! The book in my view has two parts. In the first part the child Arjan rises from the dust of Taravada village to righteousness and enlightenment in company of brahmnistha saints. His detachment from worldly desires, right from birth was something very astonishing. He was never found to nurture ambition of normal human dreams. When a pious soul of Arjan finds company of saints like Rev. Balmukunddasji Swami, his real self emerges out and gradually leads to sanyas. The book nicely depicts the heart rending sufferings he underwent on choosing the path of renunciation. The ruthless suppression from his family members couldn't deride the mumukshu Arjan and it couldn't budge the great soul even an inch from his life mission. Second part of the book from chapter 10 onwards, reveals Arjan Bhagat's (parshad) total dedication and commitment to the path he chose willfully. His early years as a saint after attaining Bhagavati Dixa (formal embracement of sanyas) demonstrates how intense his detachment was. Intense desire to study as a young saint brings forth his attributes as a scholar. Firm faith in Sampradaya rules and traditions, strict obeyance of prevailing norms and complete abstinence in personal life earned him blessings from stalwart saints like sadhu Narayandasji Swami and many many others. He embarked upon extensive tourage on foot in rural areas and thereby strengthened the roots of Swaminarayan sect in Gir region, which was his notable contribution during those difficult days. Fearlessness was his one of the deeply appreciated virtues among fellow as well as senior saints. His vision in renovating the old temples in rural and semi urban areas was considered a visionary step. Acceptability among the rural illiterate devotees and attaining their support for temple renovations was a praiseworthy task. Other equally challenging tasks during headship of Shri Swaminarayan Temple - Junagadh, speak volumes of his administrative capability and unwavering commitment. However, the best was yet to come! His quick decision taking strength and adventurism on sound faith and pragmatism generated heat, as usual, among envious colleagues. But how long can a glittering diamond be covered just to prevent it from radiating? Rev. Swamiji was a different stuff altogether! He had vision, he had strength, he had commitment and finally he had the ultimate will to incur wrath and risk from anyone, as long as he was convinced with the righteousness of the task on hand. So, he had to depart for a cause! He did it to make a way, which has now become a guiding lighthouse for generations to come!! Birth of Gurukul tradition in modern India was his, perhaps one of the greatest contributions not only to the Swaminarayan sect but to the entire world. Blending religion and virtuous teaching with the formal education and thereby amalgamating the values of Vidya, Sadvidya and Brahmvidya in Gurukul system is a sagacity entirely to his credit. Preferring Chaitanya Rosary (young boys) to Tulsi rosary (wooden rosary)-a decision that changed millions of lives for all-round betterment was quite a step, not many can contemplate ! Numerous occasions and plethora of activities in Gurukul with now complete freedom to execute own ideas showed how great he was! He never missed the aim and mission of his life and still broke many barriers of hostility to everybody's surprise! He triumphed as a saint, as a dedicated soldier of the Sampradaya, as a social reformer, as an innovator and finally as a uncommon human being. Never compromising on values and principles was his very nature. No allurement howsoever big could budge him from his chosen path. Not a single blot on his 87 year long, most eventful life was not a mean achievement. Finally he left for Akshardham with expression full contentment of life. Centuries to come will follow his footsteps! My salute to our sculptor, the bravo saint !! Jay Swaminarayan.

Download or read book Greatest Spiritual Leaders of India The Life and Times of Swami Vivekananda The Life and Times of Ramakrishna Parmahamsa The Life and Times of Acharya Mahaprajna Set of 3 Books written by Nandini Saraf and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 8-08-22 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Storytellers saints and scoundrels written by Kirin Narayan and published by Motilal Banarsidass Publ.. This book was released on 1992 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At home, amid rituals, and in the company of Gurus, Hindu teachings are largely conveyed through stories. Storytellers, Saints, and Scoundrels focuses on the folk narratives related with zest and humor by one old Swamiji to the varie groups that gather during the darshan hours. Kirin Narayan brings the tools of anthropology, folklore and literary criticism to bear on these tales and asks: them such a compelling vehicle for religious teachings? The stories reproduced here reveal the varied faces of the ascetic in the Hindu imagination: potentially a wise saint, he may well be a scoundrel intent on duping disciples.

Download or read book Living with the Himalayan Masters written by Swami Rama and published by Himalayan Institute Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspirational stories of Swama Rama's experiences and lessons learned with the great teachers who guided his life including Mahatma Gandhi, Tagore, and more.

Download or read book Book Crush written by Nancy Pearl and published by Sasquatch Books. This book was released on 2009-09-29 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you remember your first book crush? You know, the first time a book completely captured your imagination, transported you to a magical place, or introduced you to a lifelong friend you will never forget? In Book Crush, popular librarian and reading enthusiast Nancy Pearl reminds us why we fell for reading in the first place—how completely consuming and life-changing a good book can be. Pearl offers more than 1,000 crush-worthy books organized into over 100 recommended reading lists aimed at youngest, middle-grade, and teen readers. From picture books to chapter books, YA fiction and nonfiction, Pearl has developed more smart and interesting thematic lists of books to enjoy. Parents, teachers, and librarians are often puzzled by the unending choices for reading material for young people. It starts when the kids are toddler and doesn’t end until high-school graduation. What’s good, what’s not, and what’s going to hold their interest? Popular librarian Nancy Pearl points the way in Book Crush.

Download or read book The Sindh Story written by K. R. Malkani and published by New Delhi : Allied. This book was released on 1984 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Sri Caitanya caritamrta Madhya lila written by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and published by The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust. This book was released on with total page 2668 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sri Chaitanya-charitamrta is the main work on the life and teachings of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, the incarnation of Krishna who appeared in India five hundred years ago. Lord Chaitanya introduced the chanting of the holy names of God as the prescribed method of God-realization for our time. He began what is today called the Hare Krishna movement, since the movement's founder, Srila Prabhupada, comes in the Chaitanya line of spiritual masters. Lord Chaitanya transformed the face of India in four respects: philosophically, by encountering, defeating and converting the greatest philosophers and thinkers of His day; religiously, by organizing the largest, most widespread theistic movement in India's history; socially, by His strong challenges to the religious inequities of the caste system; politically, by His organization of a massive civil disobedience movement in Bengal, more than four centuries before Gandhi. This English translation with commentary, by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, reveals his consummate Bengali and Sanskrit scholarship, his intimate familiarity with the precepts of Sri Chaitanya, and his pure devotion to God.

Download or read book Miraculous Days with Mohanji written by Rajesh Kamath and published by Gurulight. This book was released on 2019-08-15 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After a Master's degree in Physics from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), I dived straight into a a world of utter materialism for nineteen plus years working in information technology. Ran the corporate rat race by day, dabbled in comfort zone spirituality by night. Engineer by trade, Analytical by mind, Wanderer by heart, Lost as a soul. I had my separate material and spiritual worlds. Neatly compartmentalized and entered as per convenience. That was until I met my spiritual Master, Mohanji and started travelling with Him. A journey of five years and counting that shook my foundations. The worlds collided, went topsy-turvy, and spun out of control. Join me in my walk with a Master on the road less traveled, expecting the unexpected, and making sense of the nonsense.