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| devi bhagavatam ramesh menon: Devi The Devi Bhagavatam Retold - Ramesh Menon, |
| devi bhagavatam ramesh menon: Bhagavata Purana Ramesh Menon, 2016 Hindu mythological text; retold. |
| devi bhagavatam ramesh menon: Siva Ramesh Menon, 2006 There are eighteen Mahapuranas, great Puranas, and the Siva Purana is one of them. Siva is a vivid retelling of the Siva Purana for today's reader. The book contains all the major legends of Siva, bringing them alive again for a new generation. |
| devi bhagavatam ramesh menon: The Ramayana Ramesh Menon, 2004-05-26 “One of the ancient world’s great verse epics is retold in energetic English prose in this sparkling volume . . . A masterpiece made new.” —Kirkus Reviews India’s most beloved and enduring legend, the Ramayana is widely acknowledged to be one of the world’s great literary masterpieces. Still an integral part of India’s cultural and religious expression, the Ramayana was originally composed by the Sanskrit poet Valmiki around 300 b.c. The epic of Prince Rama’s betrayal, exile, and struggle to rescue his faithful wife, Sita, from the clutches of a demon and to reclaim his throne has profoundly affected the literature, art, and culture of South and Southeast Asia—an influence most likely unparalleled in the history of world literature, except, possibly, for the Bible. Throughout the centuries, countless versions of the epic have been produced in numerous formats and languages. But previous English versions have been either too short to capture the magnitude of the original; too secular in presenting what is, in effect, scripture; or dry, line-by-line translations. Now novelist Ramesh Menon has rendered the tale in lyrical prose that conveys all the beauty and excitement of the original, while making this spiritual and literary classic accessible to a new generation of readers. “Reverent, lyrical, and engaging, Menon’s retelling is an impressive addition to the voluminous lore—oral, written, and performed—that collectively comprises the Rama story tradition of India and Southeast Asia . . . it brings this great story to life once more for an English-language audience.” —Philip Lutgendorf, Associate Professor of Hindi and Modern Indian Studies, University of Iowa “A beautiful new rendering of an inexhaustible theme.” —Peter Brook, Film and Theatre Director |
| devi bhagavatam ramesh menon: Blue God Ramesh Menon, 2000-11-20 Blue God opens on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, where the Pandava warrior, Arjuna, suffers a crisis of courage. His charioteer, Krishna, expounds the eternal dharma for him. This exposition between two armies is the Bhagavad Gita, the Hindus Bible. BLUE GOD cuts back to Krishnas birth, and back again to the battlefield, and so on, chapter by chapter, until both narratives flow together near the books end. Never before have Krishnas sacred Gita and his colorful personality and life been put together in the same book, certainly not in English by a modern novelist for a modern audience. |
| devi bhagavatam ramesh menon: The Mahabharata Ramesh Menon, 2006-07 The Mahabharata is the more recent of India's two great epics, and by far the longer. First composed by the Maharishi Vyasa in verse, it has come down the centuries in the timeless oral tradition of guru and sishya, profoundly influencing the history, culture, and art of not only the Indian subcontinent but most of south-east Asia. At 100,000 couplets, it is seven times as long as the Iliad and the Odyssey combined: far and away the greatest recorded epic known to man. The Mahabharata is the very Book of Life: in its variety, majesty and, also, in its violence and tragedy. It has been said that nothing exists that cannot be found within the pages of this awesome legend. The epic describes a great war of some 5000 years ago, and the events that led to it. The war on Kurukshetra sees ten million warriors slain, brings the dwapara yuga to an end, and ushers in a new and sinister age: this present kali yuga, modern times. At the heart of the Mahabharata nestles the Bhagavad Gita, the Song of God. Senayor ubhayor madhye, between two teeming armies, Krishna expounds the eternal dharma to his warrior of light, Arjuna. At one level, all the restless action of the Mahabharata is a quest for the Gita and its sacred stillness. After the carnage, it is the Gita that survives, immortal lotus floating upon the dark waters of desolation: the final secret With its magnificent cast of characters, human, demonic, and divine, and its riveting narrative, the Mahabharata continues to enchant readers and scholars the world over. This new rendering brings the epic to the contemporary reader in sparkling modern prose. It brings alive all the excitement, magic, and grandeur of the original - for our times. |
| devi bhagavatam ramesh menon: The Mahabharata Ramesh Menon, 2006-07 The Mahabharata is the more recent of India's two great epics, and by far the longer. First composed by the Maharishi Vyasa in verse, it has come down the centuries in the timeless oral tradition of guru and sishya, profoundly influencing the history, culture, and art of not only the Indian subcontinent but most of south-east Asia. At 100,000 couplets, it is seven times as long as the Iliad and the Odyssey combined: far and away the greatest recorded epic known to man. The Mahabharata is the very Book of Life: in its variety, majesty and, also, in its violence and tragedy. It has been said that nothing exists that cannot be found within the pages of this awesome legend. The epic describes a great war of some 5000 years ago, and the events that led to it. The war on Kurukshetra sees ten million warriors slain, brings the dwapara yuga to an end, and ushers in a new and sinister age: this present kali yuga, modern times. At the heart of the Mahabharata nestles the Bhagavad Gita, the Song of God. Senayor ubhayor madhye, between two teeming armies, Krishna expounds the eternal dharma to his warrior of light, Arjuna. At one level, all the restless action of the Mahabharata is a quest for the Gita and its sacred stillness. After the carnage, it is the Gita that survives, immortal lotus floating upon the dark waters of desolation: the final secret! With its magnificent cast of characters, human, demonic, and divine, and its riveting narrative, the Mahabharata continues to enchant readers and scholars the world over. This new rendering brings the epic to the contemporary reader in sparkling modern prose. It brings alive all the excitement, magic, and grandeur of the original-for our times. |
| devi bhagavatam ramesh menon: In Praise of the Goddess , 2003-12-01 About 16 centuries ago, an unknown Indian author or authors gathered together the diverse threads of already ancient traditions and wove them into a verbal tapestry that today is still the central text for worshippers of the Hindu Devi, the Divine Mother. This spiritual classic, the Devimahatmya, addresses the perennial questions of the nature of the universe, humankind, and divinity. How are they related, how do we live in a world torn between good and evil, and how do we find lasting satisfaction and inner peace? These questions and their answers form the substance of the Devimahatmya. Its narrative of a dispossessed king, a merchant betrayed by the family he loves, and a seer whose teaching leads beyond existential suffering sets the stage for a trilogy of myths concerning the all-powerful Divine Mother, Durga, and the fierce battles she wages against throngs of demonic foes. In these allegories, her adversaries represent our all-too-human impulses toward power, possessions, and pleasure. The battlefields symbolize the field of human consciousness on which our lives' dramas play out in joy and sorrow, in wisdom and folly. The Devimahatmya speaks to us across the ages of the experiences and beliefs of our ancient ancestors. We sense their enchantment at nature's bounty and their terror before its destructive fury, their recognition of the good and evil in the human heart, and their understanding that everything in our experience is the expression of a greater reality, personified as the Divine Mother. |
| devi bhagavatam ramesh menon: Navagraha Purana V. S. Rao, 2016-09-28 |
| devi bhagavatam ramesh menon: Shakti Vanamali, 2008-07-21 Presents the mystery of the Divine Mother in all her manifold aspects • Explores more than 30 different goddess aspects of the Shakti force, both beneficial and malefic • Includes Sanskrit hymns and classic verses by Sri Auribindo for each of the goddesses Shakti is synonymous with the Devi, the Divine Mother or divine power that manifests, sustains, and transforms the universe. She is the womb of all creatures, and it is through her that the One becomes the many. Our first and primary relationship to the world is through the mother, the source of love, security, and nourishment. Extending this relationship to worship of a cosmic being as mother was a natural step found not only in the Shakti cult of Hinduism but also in ancient Greek, Egyptian, and Babylonian cultures. Shakti presents more than 30 goddess incarnations of the Divine Mother that represent both the beneficial and malefic aspects of the Shakti force. From Lakshmi, Parvati, and Saraswati to Durga, Chandika, and Kali--each of the different functions of the female goddesses in the Hindu pantheon is revealed, accompanied by traditional Sanskrit hymns, classic verses by Sri Auribindo, and discussions of tantric philosophy. The author draws from the Devi Bhagavatham, which describes all the stories of Shakti, and the Devi Mahatmyam, the most powerful scriptural text that glorifies Shakti in her form as Durga. Using these texts she shows that through the power and grace of the Divine Mother we may be released from the darkness of ignorance and taken to the abode of knowledge, immortality, and bliss--the source from which we have come. |
| devi bhagavatam ramesh menon: The Ramayana Ramesh Menon, 2016-07-10 Volume One of this great epic follows Rama's life through his growing-up years and his exile in the forest to Sita's abduction and Hanuman's leap of faith.Modern scholars claim that the Ramayana was first composed around 300 BC. The epic is called the Adi Kavya, the world's first poem. Ramesh Menon's The Ramayana is a novelist's lush, imaginative rendering, rather than a scholar's translation. |
| devi bhagavatam ramesh menon: Political Theory Eddy Asirvatham | KK Misra, 1995 This text is a classic in Indian political literature as the original author belongs to the Idealist school of great political thinkers such as T H Green and Bosanquet. It is a comprehensive treatise on basic structure of established political theories, be it Bosanquet's idealistic theory of the State to liberal and anti-idealist view, as expressed by L T Hobhouse, to the Marxian theory of the State. The textbook follows an ideological approach where it rejects the attitude of those behaviouralists who place undue emphasis on methods, techniques and skills rather than on first principles and value judgements. it is developed for the undergraduate students of Political Science (Pass and honours courses). Aspirants of various competitive examinations such as Civil Services Examination and state public service commission examinations will also find the book extremely useful. |
| devi bhagavatam ramesh menon: The Illustrated Bhagavad Gítá Ranchor Prime, 2003 In the history of India, the Bhagavard Gita occupies a unique place as the one scripture common to all Hindus. It is short, simple and to the point, and draws the diverse tenets of Inidan philosophy into a unified whole. |
| devi bhagavatam ramesh menon: Devi Ramesh Menon, 2006 The Devi Bhagavatam is said to have been composed in Bengal in the sixth century CE, in twelve Parvas and 18,000 slokas. The text is only available in Bengali, with Hindi commentaries. It is replete with references to and legends from an obviously pre-Vedic religion of the Goddess. The Devi Bhagavatam is a Shakta Purana. It is for the Shakta what the Bhagavata Purana is for the Vaishnava: his or her most sacred book. The Shaktas worship Shakti, the Eternal Feminine, in all her forms. Devi is Kali and Durga; she is Saraswati, Mahalakshmi and Parvati; she is Sati, Sita and Radha. She is the Mother of the Universe; without her animating power, Shiva becomes shava, a corpse. This book is an abridged literary rendering of the Devi Bhagavatam. It retells all the major legends of the Goddess, as well as some other, less known tales. |
| devi bhagavatam ramesh menon: The Complete Mahabharata: pt. 1. Sabha parva and Vana parva Ramesh Menon, 2010 |
| devi bhagavatam ramesh menon: Inventory of Sanskrit Scholars Radhavallabh Tripathi, 2012 |
| devi bhagavatam ramesh menon: Why I Became a Hindu Parama Karuna Devi, 2019-12-26 The movement known as Hindu Resurgence, Hindu Awakening or Hindu Renaissance has become increasingly noticeable, and there is a distinct effort to liberate Hinduism from the definitions andlimitations imposed by the domination of hostile outsiders. However, confusion and lack of proper information are still serious obstacles on the path of proper understanding and realisation. India, or as it was called in ancient times, Bharata Varsha, has an immense potential that can be materialised simply by returning to the correctoriginal perspective of the golden Vedic civilisation that is the natural heritage of all Indians and in fact of all human beings.The Rig Veda samhita (9.63.5) points us in the correct direction: Krinvanto visvam aryam, Let everyone become arya |
| devi bhagavatam ramesh menon: Devi, the Mother-Goddess Devdutt Pattanaik, 2000 Takes readers through Shakta imagery, philosophy, beliefs, customs, history, folklore and myth. This book includes tales of Adi-Maya-Shakti, Lakshmi, Saraswati, Parvati, Kali, Durga as well as several village-goddesses such as Kanyakumari, Vaishnav-devi, Bahucharmata and heroines such as Anasuya, Arundhati and Savitri. |
| devi bhagavatam ramesh menon: Devīmāhātmyam Swami Sivananda, 1994 Esoteric rituals and hymn to glorifying Durgā (Hindu deity), with Sanskrit text and English translation. |
| devi bhagavatam ramesh menon: JOURNEY OF A MASTER Nancy Patchen, 2023-01-21 For over forty years Swami Chinmayananda was one of the leading interpreters and teachers of the Hindu philosophical system of Advaita Vedanta, which establishes with exact logic the identity of the self (Atman) with the infinite (Brahman). Through a variety of institutions and methods particularly the jñāna yajñas, rituals of truth, he worked to rejuvenate Hinduism by making hitherto inaccessible insights of the Upanishads and the Bhagavad - gita available to masses. Thereby, he was instrumental in bringing the wisdom of the Hindu heritage to everyone, regardless of caste, creed, gender, religion or nationality. This is the first biography of Swami Chinmayananda and retraces his journey from his childhood in Kerala, through his carefree college days and rebellion against British imperialism, then his spiritual tutelage under Swami Shivananda and Swami Tapovanam. An account is given detailing the growth of a worldwide movement under his guidance. Included are conversations with him on different subjects that demonstrate his sharp intellect, deep wisdom and quick wit. He is undoubtedly one of the outstanding and influential figures in the modern history of India. |
| devi bhagavatam ramesh menon: Living Easy with Ayurveda Dr JV Hebbar, 2015-05-21 The book guides you to adopt a healthy lifestyle based on the ancient Indian Medical Science - Ayurveda. The book covers the following topics - setting up a healthy lifestyle, basics of Tridosha, Massage, benefits and side effects, Panchakarma and related procedures, Mental and physical exercises, How to adopt Pranayama in your routine, Health advice based on seasons, Diet advice, Fasting tips, Tastes and their qualities Abstinence, Sexual health, Sleep and related aspects, Dairy products, Spices, Oils, simple and effective home remedies and more. |
| devi bhagavatam ramesh menon: Laghu Vaiṣṇava Toṣaṇī Śrīla Jīva Gosvāmī, H. H. Bhanu Swami, 2018-12-04 Sanātana Gosvāmī wrote Bṛhad-vaiṣṇava-toṣaṇī, an elaborate commentary on the Tenth Canto to explain in detail what Śrīdhara Svāmī covered briefly, and to give devotional meaning where Śrīdhara Svāmī gave brahmanvada explanations. Jīva Gosvāmī wrote Laghu-vaiṣṇava-toṣaṇī as a summary version of Bṛhad-vaiṣṇava-toṣaṇī. The commentaries on first eight chapters of the Tenth Canto are virtually the same but after that point there are increasing differences. Ultimately this commentary is approximately same size as the Bṛhad-vaiṣṇava-toṣaṇī. He completed this work in Śakābda 1504. |
| devi bhagavatam ramesh menon: The Hunt for K Ramesh Menon, 1992 |
| devi bhagavatam ramesh menon: Husband of a Fanatic Amitava Kumar, 2004 In The Summer Of 1999, While The Kargil War Was Being Fought, Amitava Kumar Married A Pakistani Muslim. That Event Led To A Process Of Discovery That Made Kumar Examine The Relationship Not Only Between India And Pakistan But Also Between Hindus And Muslims Inside India. The Result Is This Fiercely Personal Essay On The Idea Of The Enemy. Written With Complete Honesty And With No Claims To Journalistic Detachment, This Book Chronicles The Complicity That Binds The Writer To The Rioter. Unlike Both The Fundamentalists And The Secularists, Kumar Finds Or Makes Utterly Human Those Whom He Opposes. More Than A Travelogue Which Takes The Reader To Wagah, Patna, Bhagalpur, Karachi, Kashmir, And Even Johannesburg, This Book, Then, Becomes A Portrait Of The People The Author Meets In These Places, People Dealing With The Consequences Of The Politics Of Faith. With A Writer'S Eye For Detail, Kumar Has Drawn A Map Of Violence. Informed More By A Traveller'S Sense Of Observation Than A Safe, Academic Moralism, Husband Of A Fanatic Refuses To Monumentalize Suffering Instead, It Presents Tragedy As Ordinary, And Hence, More Difficult To Accept Easily. In A Village Beside The Ganges Near Bhagalpur, In A Psychiatric Ward In Srinagar, In A Classroom In Ahmedabad ... Everywhere That The Author Goes, The Reader Is Compelled To Accompany Him On A Journey To The Heart Of Hatred. |
| devi bhagavatam ramesh menon: The Essence of Shreemad Bhagavatam Paramahamsa Sri Swami Vishwananda, 2016-03-07 The Shreemad Bhagavatam is a scripture unlike any other. It is the last and greatest work of the great sage, Sri Vedavyasa, and serves as the culmination of all the Vedas and Puranas. Above all the many things it accomplishes, it tells us that God has, and continues to, incarnate in many forms to make Himself known to His children. He walks with them, talks with them, laughs with them − He lives with them. So how can we come to know Him? This is why we have the Shreemad Bhagavatam, the crown jewel of Hindu holy scripture. When it is expounded to us by a true living embodiment of the Divine like Paramahamsa Sri Swami Vishwananda, we have something incomparable to anything else − we have a firsthand experience of God Himself. Do not simply read this book. Relive every experience, every word, in the core of your heart and you will find that God doesn’t exist in some far away plane, nor is He confined to the scriptures of yesteryear. He lives in the heart of every living being today. Find Him, love Him and be free. |
| devi bhagavatam ramesh menon: Shri Mahaswami Serge Demetrian, 2021 |
| devi bhagavatam ramesh menon: The Bhagavata Purana 1 , 2019-01-05 A seamless blend of fable and philosophy, the Bhagavata Purana is perhaps the most revered text in the Vaishnava tradition. It brings to life the legends of gods, asuras, sages and kings-all the while articulating the crucial ethical and philosophical tenets that underpin Hindu spiritualism. The narrative unfolds through a series of conversations and interconnected stories. We are told how the sage Vyasa was inspired by Narada to compose the Bhagavata Purana as a means to illumine the path to a spiritual life. We learn of the devotion of Prahlada, the austerity of Dhruva, and the blinding conceit of Daksha. Also recounted are tales of the many incarnations of Vishnu, especially Krishna, whom we see grow from a beloved and playful child to a fierce protector of the faithful. |
| devi bhagavatam ramesh menon: Śrīsubodhinī , 2003 Classical on Bhāgavatapurānạ, Hindu mythological text; Śuddhādvaita view point. |
| devi bhagavatam ramesh menon: Chandi Path Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Shree Maa, 2010-09-03 The name Chandi comes from the word chand which in Sanskrit means to tear apart. The spiritual meaning of Chandi is She Who Tears Apart Thought. The recitation of the Chandi Path is designed to guide the reader's awareness into the presence of Chandi - the Divine Mother Herself - so that all conflict of mind may return to Peace. |
| devi bhagavatam ramesh menon: Modi Demystified Ramesh Menon, 2014-12-01 3,00,000 km. 5,200 events. 10 million volunteers. 814 million voters. 282 seats. The 2014 elections will be remembered for a campaign that captured the public imagination as never before. At its heart was Narendra Modi, 63, the feisty chief minister of Gujarat for thirteen years, bidding to be prime minister. By the end of the campaign, there was scarcely anyone who had not--on television, radio, social media or at one of his rallies--heard his message. He too seemed to have grown from a regional satrap to a leader with a national stature. Long before the results were out, the outcome seemed a foregone conclusion. Behind the ascent to prime minister, though, is a story of tough politics and hard strategy. In spite of his achievements, minorities are wary of his Hindu nationalist background, and bureaucrats and party colleagues are jittery about his reputation as an autocrat. Most of all, he has never fully been able to exorcize the ghosts of the riots that took place on his watch in Gujarat in 2002, leading to doubts among his critics about how India's social fabric will fare during his term. As he gets down to write a fresh chapter in the country's history, Modi Demystified: The Making of a Prime Minister takes a close-up look at his rollercoaster ride to power. In the process, senior journalist Ramesh Menon reveals a man of many dimensions who will lead this diverse nation. |
| devi bhagavatam ramesh menon: The Complete Mahabharata Ramesh Menon, 2010 |
| devi bhagavatam ramesh menon: The Splendour of the Supreme Mother Vadapalli Vijaya Bhaskara Rama Rao, 2006 |
| devi bhagavatam ramesh menon: The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Kisari Mohan Ganguli, 2025-04-12 The Mahabharata is not just a story-it is a universe. Composed over millennia and revered as one of the greatest literary works of all time, this vast Indian epic contains myth, philosophy, history, and spiritual insight. In Part 1 of Kisari Mohan Ganguli's acclaimed English translation, the tale begins with the rise of the Kuru dynasty and the early years of the Pandava and Kaurava princes. This volume introduces readers to key characters-Bhishma, Drona, Vidura, and Krishna-while laying the groundwork for the eventual conflict that will engulf the families in a climactic battle. It is a tapestry of ancient wisdom, divine intervention, and human ambition, exploring themes of duty, justice, destiny, and dharma. Whether approached as literature, scripture, or moral allegory, The Mahabharata offers timeless lessons on the struggles of life and the choices that define our souls. |
| devi bhagavatam ramesh menon: The Heart of Bhagavatam Viṣṇutīrtha, Susarla Srinivasa Rao, Dvaita Vedanta Studies & Research Foundation (Bangalore, India), 2011 English translation with Sanskrit text of Bhāgavatasāroddhāra, a compilation of 365 verses selected from Bhāgavatapurāṇa and arranged under thirthy topics systematically of Viṣṇutīrtha, 1756-1807. |
| devi bhagavatam ramesh menon: RAINMAKERTHE SADHVI VRINDA, Swami Vedananda, 2021-11-05 Healing is something which only Divine Mother does. Healing is something which only Mother Nature does. I am simply someone who is getting the opportunity to deliver some right messages. And that's what it really is and that's what I feel in my bone. I am not saying this to humour someone or to appear in a certain way; this is how I actually feel every single day. -Om Swami Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to be born in the era of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, Buddha or other enlightened beings? Most of us have felt the sublime grace of God in our lives and yet, a lot of us have not known how everything stands still in the presence of an awakened being. We have heard but rarely witnessed how in the presence of a true master, our struggles and hardships dissipate like dew upon sunrise. Until now. In this book, people from diverse backgrounds share mystical and mind-boggling stories of miraculous events that have transpired in their lives with the advent of Om Swami. This is not some distant past but happening in front of you right now. Bear witness to the power of sadhana, tapas and truth. See for yourself what happens when you invoke the ancient mantras and put them to use. |
| devi bhagavatam ramesh menon: Kingdom of Shiva SIVKISHEN, 2014-07-17 This helps to share knowledge on the Vedic Science, Philosophy, and Spiritual Wisdom that are hard to decode embedded in Vedas. This is a perfect blend of dharma, karma, divinity, belief, philosophy, literature, science, mathematics, technology, social sciences, morals, etc. with many scientific theories explained unfolding myths and mysteries! A must for everyone to share Elixir of Truth.. Sivkishen, Author I recommend this book to everyone. It is believed that a mere glance at Sri Chakra gives the result of performing hundred Vedic rituals then what if the goddess is Meditated upon, Praised and Glorified as purest form of Consciousness! This book does exactly that! - Karuna Gopal, President, Futuristic Cities, HYDERABAD, INDIA A must-read for anyone who wants to learn about the true way of life, this book provides right orientation and knowledge to face the challenges of life by aligning them of valuable life - Prof. S.P. Garg, on selection panel of IBPS, Banks, Financial Institutions and Faculty for Management Institutes, Jaipur. India Kingdom of Shiva is book on authentic Mythological classic epic stories is 'Amazing Vedic Epic the one'. This is Eastern Wisdom a must to have at least one. Prof. Surendera Kala, Ex-ICLS, Ex-Director ICSI Presently Visiting Professor Strategic Management at Delhi School of Economics, New Delhi, India Kingdom of Shiva, illustrates that only a clear mind and heart may spark bright ideas. It motivates the reader not to just dream but believe in the self and face every challenge of life with courage and unshaken faith in oneself. A must read for all of us.- Shanti Singh, B. Com LLB, Director, Vidyadayani Junior and Degree College for Women, Hyderabad India Kingdom of Shiva is an Excellent Creative Work of Kishenji! I will term it Eastern Law of Attraction! A must to have at least one! - Rachel Lander, Entrepreneur, Management Consulting. UK |
| devi bhagavatam ramesh menon: Milk, Honey And Grapes Kiran K. Mehta, 2008-10-25 Just as milk, honey, and grapes are the simple foods consumed by everyone, and are easy to assimilate, this short introduction is intended to serve as a simple to understand source for all. It offers an excellent view of the multidimensional makeup, immense depth, resolute nature, and sophisticated approach of the wide spiritual stream that is Hinduism. It should be carefully studied and contemplated by all those who want a better understanding of this great tradition and its relevance for the whole of life. |
| devi bhagavatam ramesh menon: Spirituality Simplified Laxmi Duggirala, 2023-01-11 Spirituality is different from religion. The former is a way of life, and the latter is an institution. It is not just theoretical knowledge, but the consistent practice of these learnings in our daily life that will slowly manifest as both inner and outer changes. There are many ways to practice spirituality, and all those, lead to the same goal, which is peace and bliss within oneself. Choosing our own path, by learning, and practicing different approaches to spirituality, is what will lead us to a contented life. Brief explanations of some spiritual knowledge and practices are given in this book, along with a few examples and insights. Several esoteric concepts of Vedanta are noted here in simple and understandable language, which can be read in a linear way, or from any page. |
| devi bhagavatam ramesh menon: Sanathana Sarathi English Volume 03 (1980 to 1989) Sri Sathya Sai Media Centre, 2022-11-09 Started in 1958, Sanathana Sarathi is a monthly magazine devoted to Sathya (Truth), Dharma (Righteousness), Shanti (Peace) and Prema (Love) - the four cardinal principles of Bhagawan Baba's philosophy. It is published from Prasanthi Nilayam (the Abode of Highest Peace) and acts as a mouthpiece of Baba's Ashram as it speaks of the important events that take place in His sacred Abode, besides carrying Divine Messages conveyed through Divine Discourses of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. The word meaning of Sanathana Sarathi is the 'Eternal Charioteer'. It signifies the presence of the Lord in every being as the atma guiding their lives like a charioteer. It implies that he who places his life, the body being likened to a chariot, in an attitude of surrender in the hands of the Lord, will be taken care of by the Lord even as a charioteer would take the occupant of his chariot safely to its destination. The magazine is an instrument to disseminate spiritual knowledge for the moral, physical and mental uplift of humanity without any discrimination as the subject matter discussed therein is always of common interest and of universal appeal. The fifteen Vahinis - streams of sacredness - known as the Vahini Series comprising annotation and interpretation of the Upanishads and other scriptures, Itihasas like the Ramayana, the Bhagavatha and the Mahabharata, and authentic explanations on Dhyana, Dharma, Prema, etc., have been serially published in this magazine as and when they emanated from the Divine pen of Bhagawan Baba. This magazine is published in almost all Indian languages, English and Telugu from Prasanthi Nilayam and others from respective regions. Every year Sanathana Sarathi comes out with a special issue in November commemorating the Divine Birthday. The English and Telugu magazines are posted on the 10th and 23rd respectively, of every month, from Prasanthi Nilayam. This magazine has wide, ever increasing circulation in India as well as abroad, as the study of it brings the reader closer to the philosophy of the Avatar in simple understandable language THUS SPAKE SAI... Discoursing during the launch of Sanathana Sarathi... From this day, our Sanathana Sarathi will lead to victory the cohorts of truth - the Vedas, the Sastras and similar scriptures of all faiths, against the forces of the ego such as injustice, falsehood, immorality and cruelty. This is the reason why it has emerged. This Sarathi will fight in order to establish world prosperity. It is bound to sound the paean of triumph when universal Ananda is achieved. |
| devi bhagavatam ramesh menon: Srimad Devi Bhagavatam , 1923 |
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Devi is the word for "goddess" in Hinduism. The male equivalent is Deva , the male aspect of the divine. [ 1 ] Devi is synonymous with Shakti , the …
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Devi - Wikipedia
The medieval era Puranas witness a major expansion in mythology and literature associated with Devi, with texts such as the Devi Mahatmya, wherein she manifests as the ultimate truth and …
Devi - World History Encyclopedia
Dec 5, 2015 · Devi, also known as Mahadevi or 'Great Goddess', is an all-embracing Mother Goddess first worshipped in India in Prehistoric times. In the Vedic period, she was assimilated …
Devi or Goddess - Hinduism Facts
Devi is the feminine form of the word Deva, which means god. Therefore, Devi can be termed as a goddess. Devi represents the feminine aspect of the divine power. Devi is also considered a …
Devi - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Devi is the word for "goddess" in Hinduism. The male equivalent is Deva , the male aspect of the divine. [ 1 ] Devi is synonymous with Shakti , the female aspect of the divine.
Devi: The Supreme Goddess and Embodiment of Shakti
Devi, often referred to as the Supreme Goddess and the embodiment of Shakti, holds a paramount position in Hinduism. Shakti, meaning “power” or “energy,” is the dynamic force that …
The Great Goddess Devi - Smithsonian Magazine
For many Hindus, however, Devi's greatest strength is that she embodies all aspects of womanhood. In the vast pantheon, she is in the top tier, as powerful as the male gods Vishnu …
Devi: The Supreme Divine Mother and Embodiment of Shakti in …
Dec 22, 2024 · Explore the various forms of Devi, the goddess of strength, wisdom, and prosperity. Learn about her symbolism, mythology, rituals, and significance in Hindu spirituality …
Devi | Hindu goddess | Britannica
Devi Mahatmya, Sanskrit text, written about the 5th or 6th century ce, that forms a portion of a larger work known as the Markandeya-purana. It is the first such text that revolves entirely …
Devi - Gods and Monsters
In the diverse and intricate world of Hindu mythology, Devi stands as a pivotal figure, a deity woven into the spiritual fabric of South Asia with threads of power, grace, and mystique.
