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Shakti: Real of the Divine Mother by Vanamali ISBN: 9781594771996 $33 More book about WOMEN'S SPIRITUALITY & the GODDESS HERE |
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. |
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Blossoms of Friendship by Vimala Thakar ISBN: 9781930485020 $27.90 |
Blossoms of Friendship introduces the Yoga
Wisdom Classics series from Rodmell Press. This book is a collection of
talks given by Vimala Thakar, in 1973, in Mount Abu, India. In the style
of Krishnamurti, she describes the subtle differences between the states
of concentration, attention, awareness, and meditation, and discusses
the roles of guide, teacher, master, and guru.
In the "Foreword," publisher Donald Moyer
writes that Vimala Thakar's insights "provide a clear exegesis of the
last three stages of the eightfold yogic path: dharana, dhyana, and
samadhi. For students who wish to deepen their understanding of
Patanjali's Yoga Sutra, these talks will be especially welcome." |
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Sri Ramakrishna, The Face of Silence by Swami Nikhilananda and Dhan Gopal Mukerji ISBN: 9781594732331 $45 More books about Eastern Religions HERE |
An inspiring in-depth look at the
nineteenth-century Godman of India and Prophet of Harmony.
Sri Ramakrishna, one of the greatest spiritual personalities of our time, is widely recognized as the prophet of the harmony of religions. After perfecting the practice of several religions—including Christianity, Islam, and various traditions of Hinduism—he declared, “As many faiths, so many paths.”
This modern, historically accurate
portrayal of the life of Sri Ramakrishna explains several systems of
Indian religious thought intimately connected with his life. It
examines Sri Ramakrishna and his teachings and succeeds in conveying
the story of the great mystic and the deeper spirit of that story,
known as the Ramakrishna legend. |
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Death: Beginning or End? by Dr John Mumford ISBN: 9781567184761 $17.95 More books on Eastern Religions HERE |
This book is an exhilarating celebration of life-and death. It is a thought-provoking and interactive tool that will alter your perceptions about death and prepare you for reincarnation. Explore the history of death rituals and attitudes from other ages and cultures. Uncover surprising facts about this inevitable life event. Moreover, discover the ultimate truth about death, knowledge that is guaranteed to have a profound impact on how you live the rest of your life! |