The bhagavad-gita is the main source-book on yoga and a concise summary of india's vedic wisdom. Yet remarkably, the setting for this best-known classic of spiritual literature is an ancient indian battlefield.At the last moment before entering battle, the great warrior arjuna begins to wonder about the real meaning of his life. Why should he fight against his friends and relatives why does he exist where is he going after death in the bhagavad-gita, lord krsna, arjuna's friend and spiritual master, brings his disciple from perplexity to spiritual enlightenment and each one of us is invited to walk the same path..In the course of doing so, krsna concisely but definitively explains transcendental knowledge; karma-yoga, jnana-yoga, dhyana-yoga, and bhakti-yoga; knowledge of the absolute; devotional service; the three modes of material nature; the divine and demoniac natures; and much more.Bhagavad-gita as it is is the largest-selling, most widely used edition of the gita in the world.
This book is more than just a collection of 120 indian recipes, it is a taste of that special fusion of wisdom and beauty that is ancient india. The recipes are so easy to prepare that you'll wonder how they could taste so good. Once you try some, you'll know why the have become worldwide favorites of the friends and guests of the hare krishna movement. You can read about the advantages of vegetarianism and the arts of eating, serving, and combining dishes to get the most pleasure and most nutrition from your meals. And, for the spiritually curious, there is an introduction to krishna consciousness, the world's oldest philosophy. Whatever you're looking for in a cookbook - a few new recipes, a healthier diet, or a new outlook on life - the hare krishna book of vegetarian cooking will fulfill your desire with the magic touch of old india.
The Bhagavad-gita is the main source-book on yoga and a concise summary of India's Vedic wisdom. This is the complete and unabridged introduction as it appears in Bhagavad-gita As It Is, which is a very good introduction to the philosophy of God, Krishna Consciousness.
Hard bound For literally thousands of years, the vedic literatures of india have represented a vast treasure house of knowledge and delight for millions upon millions of readers. Unfortunately, many of the most interesting of these ancient sanskrit texts have remained inaccessible to the modern reader in the westâ??that is, until now. This book contains an original account of the extraordinary pastimes of lord sri krishna, who appeared on this planet 5, 000 years ago. Absorb yourself in its pages and come directly in touch with his marvelous characteristics and glorious deed. Join lord krishna in a long-forgotten time as he enchants all the residents of the magical land of vrindavana and simultaneously battles a fantastic array of wizards and warriors wholly bent upon his destruction. Sri krishnaâ??s pastimes are not only charming, fascinating and highly entertaining but are full of deep philosophical wisdom and spiritual insight as well. Anyone who takes the time to read this on
Meditation beads for chanting hare krishna mantra Includes a string of 108 hand-carved tulsi japa beads (japa mala), a cotton carrying bag, counter beads, instructions on how to chant the hare krishna maha-mantra, the booklet "on chanting hare krishna, " a cd of his divine grace a.C. Bhaktivedanta swami prabhupada chanting japa and two packets of pure natural incense.
Genuine Tulsi japa beads for chanting the Hare Krishna mantra. Hand crafted in Vrindavana, India.
Using 'clickers' instead of japa beads is a somewhat controversial practice, but is often employed by devotees who wish to chant their rounds while commuting long distances in a vehicle, or under other circumstances where beads might be difficult or dangerous to use.
Hard bound The basic principle of the living condition is that we have a general propensity to love someone. No one can live without loving someone else. This propensity is present in every living being. At the present moment the human society teaches one to love his country or family or his personal self, but there is no information where to repose the loving propensity so that everyone can become happy. That missing point is krishna, and the nectar of devotion teaches us how to stimulate our original love for krishna and how to be situated in that position where we can enjoy our blissful life.
Hard bound Srila prabhupada-lilamrita tells the story of a remarkable individual and a remarkable achievement. The individual is his divine grace a. C. Bhaktivedanta swami prabhupada: an extraordinary saint, philosopher, scholar and religious leader. The achievement is the revolutionary transplantation of a timeless spiritual culture from ancient india to twentieth-century america. The movement he started is now known to millions around the world, yet he himself remained in the background, without personal ambition. As a sociological, philosophical, or religious study, srila prabhupadas life story stands tall as a unique contribution to millions of individuals and to the world.
Hard bound Srimad bhagvatam is the transcendental science not only for knowing the ultimate source of everything but also for knowing our relation with him and Our duty toward perfection of the human society on the basis of this perfect knowledge. Srimad-bhagavatam makes clear that because the book is intended for people serious about spiritual progress, it will not deal with sectarian religious ideas, philosophical conjecture, or worldly concerns. Originally preserved through oral tradition, the vedas were first put into writing by srila vyasadeva, the literary incarnation of god.after compiling the vedas, srila vyasadeva was inspired by his spiritual master to present their profound essence in the form of srimad-bhagavatam. Known as the ripened fruit of the tree of vedic literature, srimad-bhagavatam is the most complete and authoritative exposition of vedic knowledge. The questions of king parikshit and shukadeva goswamis illuminating answers in the bhagavatam, concerning everything from the nature of the self to the origin of the universe, are the basis of srimad-bhagavatam. This edition of bhagavatam is a complete english translation with an elaborate and scholarly commentary, and it is the first edition widely available to the english-reading public. This work is the product of the scholarly and devotional effort of his divine grace a. C. Bhaktivedanta swami prabhupada, the worlds most distinguished teacher of indian religious and philosophical thought
Hard bound Srimad bhagvatam is the transcendental science not only for knowing the ultimate source of everything but also for knowing our relation with him and Our duty toward perfection of the human society on the basis of this perfect knowledge. Srimad-bhagavatam makes clear that because the book is intended for people serious about spiritual progress, it will not deal with sectarian religious ideas, philosophical conjecture, or worldly concerns. Originally preserved through oral tradition, the vedas were first put into writing by srila vyasadeva, the literary incarnation of god. After compiling the vedas, srila vyasadeva was inspired by his spiritual master to present their profound essence in the form of srimad-bhagavatam. Known as the ripened fruit of the tree of vedic literature, srimad-bhagavatam is the most complete and authoritative exposition of vedic knowledge. The questions of king parikshit and shukadeva goswamis illuminating answers in the bhagavatam, concerning everything from the nature of the self to the origin of the universe, are the basis of srimad-bhagavatam. This edition of bhagavatam is a complete english translation with an elaborate and scholarly commentary, and it is the first edition widely available to the english-reading public. This work is the product of the scholarly and devotional effort of his divine grace a. C. Bhaktivedanta swami prabhupada, the worlds most distinguished teacher of indian religious and philosophical thought.
The original work was spoken by sukadeva goswami. Srila prabhupada called it the encyclopedia of spiritual life, sri caitanya mahaprabhu called it the amala (spotless) purana. The srimad bhagavatam (bhagavata purana) is the essential and complete guide to krishna consciousness. It is a journey of 18, 000 verses from the lord's lotus feet in the first canto to his smiling face in the tenth, up to the crown on his head in the twelfth canto. This is an easy to read summary of the whole work, the pastimes are fully recounted, and what is to be learned from them is told concisely.
Hard bound The pastimes of lord chaitanya mahaprabhu in the early sixteenth century the west was on one course, the east on another. In india, chaitanya mahaprabhu was directing people inward, toward a scientific understanding of the highest knowledge of mans spiritual nature. Sri chaitanya-charitamrita 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 movements 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 indias 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
Counting beads for japa Big round counting beads for keeping track of how many rounds you chant on japa beads. The beads might not completely match the pictured set and we don't guarantee they will have colored tassels. Many of the items are handmade and can differ a bit from piece to piece.
New digital japa clickers This is a modern digital miniaturized version of the traditional japa clicker. You put this on one of your fingers and click on it with your thumb and each time you press the button with your thumb it adds one to the counter. Very small and convenient and easy to use.
New! gaura nitai brass deities. 7" size. With very beautiful lotus-flower base. (size is measured from the bottom of base to top of hands). Available complete with clothes and jewelry in the color of your choice or if you prefer without clothes.
Brass prabhupada murti Beautiful brass deity of his divine grace a.C. Bhaktivedanta swami prabhupada. Hand crafted in vrindavana, india. Size is 5" high. Now available with clothes.
All-over print of krishna playing his transcendental flute. The back is the same as the front. Best quality t-shirt. Colorfast fabric. As with all brightly colored clothing items please wash this in cold water and do not use bleach or very harsh detergents. The exact t-shirt could be a bit different than the one in the picture and vary in color.
These beautiful fans are covered with peacock feathers on both sides. Available in 10 inch (25 cm), 12 inch (30 cm) and 15 inch (38 cm) sizes. Hand crafted in india; slight variations in each. They are used when offering aroti to the deity. Sizes are approximate.
Indian Pooja Puja Festival Goods Like Diwali Pooja Box Kit, Karwa Chauth Pooja Box Kit, Satyanarayan Puja Box Kit, Clay Diya, Holi Color, Rakhi, Mata Shringar Kit
