Thousand Teachings of Shankara
The Thousand Teachings (Upadesasahasri) of Shankara is an exposition of the non-dual philosophy written by Shri Shankara, the great philosopher-sage who established the non-dual teachings as we know them. Most of Shankara’s writings are in the form of commentaries on other texts, such as the Upanishads, and deal with subjects mentioned in those texts, much…
Read MoreTeachings from the Bhagavad Gita
The Bhagavad Gita is one of the most studied and most translated texts in the world’s wisdom literature. Teachings from the Bhagavad Gita is a loose translation of the original, focusing on what is relevant to us and making the essential points clear. Often known simply as The Gita, it teaches a balanced way of activity,…
Read MoreSpiritual Awakening of Science
The Spiritual Awakening of Science considers key points in the historical development of science and their relation to the search for direct experience of reality through meditation and related practices. The chapters are on: 1 The Origins of Science 2 Science under Islam and the Mediaeval Church 3 Science Comes of Age in the Renaissance…
Read MoreSongs of Enlightenment
Songs of Enlightenment is a collection of poems by Swami Rama Tirtha, originally written in Persian and Urdu, here translated into English. Rama Tirtha lived 1873-1906. He attained Self-realization and left behind vivid accounts of his experience in the form of articles, poems and lectures. In his early life he overcame extreme poverty to excel…
Read MoreA Short Course of Meditation
A Short Course of Meditation contains a valuable collection of teachings on meditation drawn from the writings of Hari Prasad Shastri, Marjorie Waterhouse and other illumined sages, arranged with explanations under six progressive headings: Getting Set Up for Meditation Bringing the Mind Under Control Feeling the Meditation Creating the Focus Self-Identification The Canvas of Meditation…
Read MoreShankara Source Book
The Shankara Source Book contains writings by Shri Shankara, arranged systematically by subject. Shri Shankara was a great philosopher-sage who expressed the non-dual teachings in such a complete and satisfactory way that his formulation has been followed by authentic teachers of the non-dual tradition ever since. Most of his writings are in the form of…
Read MoreSearch for a Guru
The Search for a Guru presents teachings from the non-dual tradition, in the form of a story about an aspirant’s search. The outer events and difficulties form the background to a revealing account of the ‘inner pilgrimage’. The Search for a Guru illustrates the traditional attitude of the spiritual aspirant, and stages in the growth…
Read MoreScientist and Mahatma: Swami Rama Tirtha
Swami Rama Tirtha was a knower in direct experience of the non-dual truth revealed in the Upanishads, and was also an accomplished mathematician with a deep knowledge of the science and culture of East and West.He traveled to America in the early years of the 20th century before returning to the Himalayan region. His writings…
Read MoreRealization of the Absolute: Naishkarmya Siddhi
Realization of the Absolute (Naishkarmya Siddhi) is a presentation of the pure non-dual teachings, with reasoned-out explanations to help us understand them. It was written by Suresvara (or Sureśvara, also known as Sureśvarācārya) who was, according to tradition, a close disciple of Shri Shankara, and entrusted as head of the first of the four great…
Read MoreRamayana of Valmiki Complete Set
This Ramayana of Valmiki is a translation into English of the original epic poem depicting the life of Rama, an embodiment of supreme truth and virtue. Various versions of the story have been written. A Hindi Ramayana has been one of the most popular and influential books in the Indian sub-continent ever since it was…
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