Download or read book Maharishi Vedic University Introduction written by Maharishi M. Yogi and published by . This book was released on 1994-07-01 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Vedic Knowledge for Everyone written by Mahesh Maharishi and published by Atrium Publishers Group. This book was released on 1994-08-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book From the River of Heaven written by David Frawley and published by Lotus Press. This book was released on 2000-11 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text presents an overview of Indian spiritual tradition and its relevance to the modern mind. It introduces Vedic knowledge as the root of many mystical traditions and as a complete system of spiritual science, including the practice of yoga as part of a field of spiritual culture.
Download or read book Searching for Vedic India written by Devamrita Swami and published by The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust. This book was released on 2002 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deep in lost history, did high civilizations and advanced knowledge thrive? The ancient Vedic literatures of India describe a worldwide civilization that flourished at a time when modern historians insist that humans like us existed simply as hunter-gatherers. This Vedic civilization, centered in India, employed technologies based on a scientific understanding of the physical elements and forces we know today, as well as more subtle conscious elements. Devamrita Swami, who has spent a lifetime in his own search for Vedic India, takes us on a journey of intellectual discovery through the history of the remarkable Vedic civilization and its knowledge, locked in the ancient literatures of India. His wit and wisdom combine to make our search for Vedic India not only illuminating but entertaining. He tells us not only the truths of Vedic India, but how they are again coming to be. Searching for Vedic India thus takes us not only into the past, but into the future.
Download or read book Vedic Physics written by Raja Ram Mohan Roy and published by . This book was released on 2023-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ?igveda is the first book of humankind and the most sacred scripture of Hinduism. It also happens to be the most ill-understood book of our times. Despite the extensive study by academic and religious scholars, the purpose and meaning of the ?igveda and many ancient Hindu scriptures remain unclear. In this pathbreaking book, the discovery of the ?igveda as a book of ancient cosmology is described, and related to the seals of ancient Indus Valley Civilization, thereby challenging our perception of humanity."The Vedas have always been lauded as containing the secrets of cosmogenesis. Raja Roy in his remarkable book shows how this is true not only from the yogic vison but according to the latest insights of modern physics. The book takes the reader on a vast panoramic journey through the universe of matter, mind and human history as well."David Frawley (Vamadeva Shastri), Director, American Institute of Vedic Studies"Roy presents a new framework for the understanding of the Vedic hymns from the point of view of physics and then he draws parallels with recent theories on the nature of the universe. We celebrate the new path he has hewn through the bush of old scholarship."Professor Subhash Kak, Oklahoma State University
Download or read book The Holy Vedas written by B. Debroy and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Mirror of Consciousness written by Anna J. Bonshek and published by Motilal Banarsidass Publishe. This book was released on 2001 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mirror of Consciousness ambitiously traverses a wide range of themes pertaining to art, creativity, knowledge and theory. Its unique perspective lies in its exposition of Vedic Science as brought to light by His Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and in the application of the principles of this science to preliminary analysis of the Vastusutra Upanishad. No other publication has examined art and theory with the same comprehensive vision. To do justice to the topic of universal value in art and theory, the author has delved into several areas that impact the visual arts--late twentieth-century debates in art theory, models of historiography, new definitions of culture and tradition--in the context of the individual`s own consciousness or simplest form of awareness. Though comprehensive and detailed, it will appeal to those who are curious about trends in the visual arts, the advent and impact of new technologies, and the development of collective consciousness in our time.
Download or read book Indian Scriptures written by Prof.S.K.Prasoon and published by Pustak Mahal. This book was released on 2008-01-25 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Vedas are the eternal source of knowledge from which all the other Hindu Scriptures originated. When we say eternal books of knowledge, it carries a sense of oneness with the Supreme Lord. Scriptures are the holy books of a religion that are pious and revered. All the religions in the world have one scripture eachwhereas Hinduism has many Scriptures. Hindu scriptures are divided into Shruti and Smriti. the Shruti is the primary authority and the Smriti is the secondary. the Shruti literally means what is heard. the great rishis of yore heard the eternal truth which was later compiled by the great rishi Veda Vyasa in the four Vedas - Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Yajur Veda and Atharva Veda. Smritis on the other hand include Itihasas or epics, Puranas or chronicles, Agamas or the manuals of worship and Darshanas or the schools of philosophy. All these are the supreme books of human knowledge and form the foundation of Hindu religion.
Download or read book Gods Sages and Kings written by David Frawley and published by Lotus Press. This book was released on 2000-11 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Gods, Sages and Kings presents a remarkable accumulation of evidence pointing to the existence of a common spiritual culture in the ancient world from which present civilization may be more of a decline than an advance. The book is based upon new interpretation of the ancient Vedic teachings of India, and brings out many new insights from this unique source often neglected and misinterpreted in the West. In addition, it dicussses recent archaeological discoveries in India whose implications are now only beginning to emerge."--Publisher.
Download or read book Vedic Cuisine written by Dr Scott Peterson and published by 1st World Library. This book was released on 1997-04-01 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ancient art of Vedic cooking is one of the main treatment arms of Ayur-veda on the level of prevention. Maharishi Vedic Approach to Health Care programs present Ayurveda in its complete purity and effectiveness. This system of health care and medicine comes from the Vedic Tradition, a timeless universal knowledge of natural law in India. The goal of Maharishi Vedic Approach to Health Care is to help the body and mind evolve to a higher state of consciousness, creating the basic foundation to enjoying perfect health. Maharishi Vedic Approach to Health Care teaches that each person is unique in his or her nutritional needs based upon specific imbalances and seasons of the year. The system or knowledge is simple. Only the reasons for specific individual imbalances vary, due to the fact that everyone is different. The knowledge of Maharishi Vedic Approach to Health programs takes these individual differences into account. But more importantly it takes into account the most fundamental level of life that is at the bases of each individual by giving practical knowledge and experience of the Universal Atma the Self within. Thus raising one to the level of perfection and ideal health to enjoy the full dignity of life. This is Vedic knowledge when the Universality and the multiple diversity of the individual life are both taken into account. The path to perfect health for any one individual is the same but also highly specific and personalized as well. Vedic Cuisine A Gourmet Guide for Bliss Consciousness, is a lacto-vegetarian cookbook, written by Scott Peterson. He has been a Gourmet Vegetarian cook for 30 years and has delighted meditation communities all around the world with his skillsin the kitchen. He has learned the art of cooking according to Maharishi Vedic Science programs in India and around the world. He is also a teacher of the Transcendental Meditation program as taught by his Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Scott said, "The reason for writing this cookbook is to bridge the knowledge of cooking and diet with Self-awareness and the evolution of bliss consciousness." He also feels that -- "Cooking is a Divine art and science. A gifted cook can bring a balancing, unifying influence to any meal, creating "many layers" of bliss in every dish. By combining the different ingredients, flavors - herbs and spices, along with his or her blissful attention, the light of natural law becomes lively in every bit with a taste that inspires the Divine within all of us." There are over 350 gourmet vegetarian dishes in two basic sections after the introduction, East Indian and a smorgasbord of our favorite International Cuisine. Vedic Cuisine A Gourmet Guide for Bliss Consciousness is for anyone who is health and self improvement minded and loves to cook. Vedic cooking is fun and the recipes are easy to follow. When you see these recipes you will understand why so many people have been urging Scott to write his recipes down for years. William Y. McKee, MD Bellevue, Washington USA
Download or read book Vedic Culture written by Stephen Knapp and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2005-11-22 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Vedic tradition of India is rooted in Sanatana Dharma, the eternal and universal truths that are beneficial to everyone. It includes many avenues of self-development that an increasing number of people from the West are starting to investigate and use, including: Yoga Meditation and spiritual practice Vedic astrology Ayurveda Vedic gemology Vastu or home arrangement Environmental awareness Vegetarianism Social cooperation Global peace And much more Vedic Culture shows the advantages of the Vedic paths of improvement and self-discovery that you can use in your own life to attain personal awareness, happiness, and fulfillment. It also provides a new view of what these avenues have to offer from some of the most prominent writers on Vedic culture in the West, who discovered how it has affected and benefited their own lives. For the benefit of individuals and for social progress, the Vedic system is as relevant today as it was in ancient times. Discover why there is a growing renaissance in what the Vedic tradition has to offer in Vedic Culture.
Download or read book Introduction to Vedic Knowledge written by Parama Devi and published by . This book was released on 2013-03-13 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The word "Veda" literally means "knowledge" and applies to a certain number of sacred scriptures compiled in Sanskrit language (according to the information contained in the texts themselves) about 5000 years ago, at the beginning of the age of cultural and moral degradation in which we presently live.However, the material from which the present collection has been compiled is much more ancient, and constitutes the accumulated results of many generations of Rishis (realized sages) that engaged with full dedication in a life of reseach, meditation, introspection and revelation based on direct personal experience.The Vedic scriptures elaborate on all the branches of knowledge, both at theoretical and at practical levels, and include physics, medicine, surgery and pharmacology, agriculture, management of animals, sociology, politics, psychology, economy, mechanics, mineralogy, astronautics, astronomy, astrology, grammar, logic, mathematics, geometry, military science, music, dance and figurative arts, handicrafts, architecture, and so on.The science that is considered most important in the Vedic cultural system studies the very subject of the learning process: it examines the living being, that is the origin of awareness, intelligence and ability to interact with the universe. This science can be only roughly compared to the concept of "religion" that is current in western culture, because it includes teachings on theology, philosophy, metaphisics, ethics and spirituality that are in perfect accordance to the other sciences and integrate them, and allow the individual to directly attain a level of personal awareness and perfection that is not different from the Godhead itself.The Vedic scriptures are numerous and voluminous, and although they are organized in a logical and practical way, it is not easy to study them without expert guidance.The teachers of Vedic tradition recommend that one begins the study of the Vedas by reading the three basic systems, called prasthana traya, respectively:1. Bhagavad gita (included in the Mahabharata)2. Upanishads3. Vedanta sutrasThese three sources are particularly important because they "summarize" the essence of Vedic knowledge in daily practice, in philosophical thought and in logical understanding respectively.After a careful study and a good understanding of these texts, both in theory and in practice, the Vedic student can proceed to read the collections of highly symbolic hymns known as Samhitas, divided into the four categories called Rig, Sama, Yajur and Atharva Veda.After that, the student will be better equipped to understand their commentaries called Brahmanas and Aranyakas, that apply their symbolic meanings to the practice of connecting the human microcosm with the universal macrocosm, both for the external ritual activities and the inner meditation.The epic and historic texts known as Itihasas and Puranas support this process with a great wealth of examples from the lives and experiences of great personalities in history. The "secondary Vedas" called Upangas and Vedangas contain purely technical information in the form of manuals for practical consultation.
Download or read book Discovering the Vedas written by Frits Staal and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2008-05-14 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Is A Remarkable Book. It Untangles The Many Complexities Of The Vedas And Combines Staal S Scholarly Respect For The Texts, With Explanations That Are Lucid And Occasionally Witty. His Insights Are Thoughtful And Perceptive. Romila Thapar In This Unprecedented Guide To The Vedas, Frits Staal, The Celebrated Author Of Agni: The Vedic Ritual Of The Fire Altar And Universals: Studies In Indian Logic And Linguistics Examines Almost Every Aspect Of These Ancient Sources Of Indic Civilisation. Staal Extracts Concrete Information From The Oral Tradition And Archaeology About Vedic People And Their Language, What They Thought And Did, And Where They Went And When. He Provides Essential Information About The Vedas And Includes Selections And Translations. Staal Sheds Light On Mantras And Rituals, That Contributed To What Came To Be Known As Hinduism. Significant Is A Modern Analysis Of What We Can Learn From The Vedas Today: The Original Forms Of The Vedic Sciences, As Well As The Perceptive Wisdom Of The Composers Of The Vedas. The Author Puts Vedic Civilisation In A Global Perspective Through A Wide-Ranging Comparison With Other Indic Philosophies And Religions, Primarily Buddhism For Staal, Originally A Logician, The Voyage Of Discovering The Vedas Is Like Unpeeling An Onion But Without The Certainty Of Reaching An End. Even So, His Book Shows That The Vedas Have A Logic All Their Own. Accessible, Finely-Argued, And With A Wealth Of Information And Insight, Discovering The Vedas Is For Both The Scholar And The Interested Lay Reader.
Download or read book Know The Vedas At A Glance written by Raj Kumar and published by Pustak Mahal. This book was released on 2003-08-18 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All of us have heard about the Vedas, but how many of us know what is there in them?In fact, scriptures and classics of any nation are its true heritage, laying a firm foundation for its people to follow.The Vedas are India s and the world s oldest scriptures, believed to have been directly revealed by God.This book gives a clear and concise account on select aspects of the Vedas, which help dispel ignorance, superstition and false beliefs. the Vedas are replete with guidelines to solve varied problems social, economic, political, scientific, mental or any other.The message of the Vedas holds relevance for anybody and everybody - whether a scientist, politician, or educationist,a parent or a pofessional. Understanding and following the essence of the Vedas ensures a happy, healthy, peaceful and prosperous life.Some Glimpses:*Birth and essence of Vedas, Vedic Principles:-The Rig Veda contains hymns in praise of all devatas.It also describes the better way of living.-Yajur spells ritualistic procedure of Yagna.-Sama Veda demonstrates how to conquer the enemy with love and conciliatory words.-Atharva Veda contains many hymns to ward of evil and hardship, and to destroy the enemy.*Scientific knowledge and outlook as demonstred by Vedas.The Sun never sets or rises and it is the earth that rotates.(Sama Veda-121)*Vedic Mathematics *Art of Warfare*Prayers and their Rewards in Vedas*Vedic Religion and Indian Society.
Download or read book The Secret of The Veda written by Sri Aurobindo and published by editionNEXT.com. This book was released on 2016-04-11 with total page 741 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Secret of The Veda" by Sri Aurobindo. This book is collection of Sri Aurobindo’s various writings on the Veda and his translations of some of the hymns, originally published in the monthly review 'Arya' between August 1914 and 1920. This book contains few scripts in Sanskrit language. If you are unable to read Sanskrit script don't worry all scripts are translated in English and with proper Sanskrit pronunciation in Roman character.
Download or read book The Science of Self Realization 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 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of articles by Srila Prabhupada from Back to Godhead magazine covers knowledge of the soul and the practice of bhakti-yoga. These interviews, lectures, and essays cover topics such as the goal of human life, seeking a true spiritual teacher, reincarnation, super-consciousness, Krishna and Christ, and spiritual solutions to today's social and economic problems.
Download or read book A Simple Guide to the Vedas written by V. Sagar Garg and published by . This book was released on 2015-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With no extra clutter and no extra reading, this introductory guide to the Vedas--the oldest books known to mankind--distills the information down to an easily digestible format. It explores spiritual concepts such as karma, dharma, and meditation, and shows how to develop control over your mind and body and begin living a more fulfilling, awakened, and enjoyable life.
