This book provides an account of the organisation, practices and history of the Da?an?m?-Sa?ny?s?s, one of the largest sects of s?dhu-s ('holy men') in South Asia, founded, according to tradtion, by the legendary philosopher?a?kar?c?rya.
"The dominant religion of India, "Hinduism" refers to a wide variety of religious traditions and philosophies that have developed over thousands of years. Today, the United States is home to approximately one million Hindus. If you've heard of this ancient religion and are looki…
Explore the profound history and modern practice of Hinduism. This friendly guide gives you the lowdown on the core beliefs and values shared by Hindus and the diverse deities and practices that represent them.
In the Bhagavad Gita, Prince Arjuna asks direct, uncompromising questions of his spiritual guide on the eve of a great battle. In this expanded edition of the most famous and popular of Indian criptures, Eknath Easwaran contextualizes the book culturally and historically and exp…
The traditional understanding of Shiva told through stories and teachings from the Shiva Mahapurana Explains Shiva's contradictory forms, such as destroyer or benefactor, and how his form depends on the needs of the devotee Reveals how Shiva's teachings allow one to see through …
The traditional understanding of Shiva told through stories and teachings from the Shiva Mahapurana Explains Shiva's contradictory forms, such as destroyer or benefactor, and how his form depends on the needs of the devotee Reveals how Shiva's teachings allow one to see through …
"The traditional understanding of Shiva told through stories and teachings from the Shiva Mahapurana Explains Shiva's contradictory forms, such as destroyer or benefactor, and how his form depends on the needs of the devotee Reveals how Shiva's teachings allow one to see through…
"The traditional understanding of Shiva told through stories and teachings from the Shiva Mahapurana Explains Shiva's contradictory forms, such as destroyer or benefactor, and how his form depends on the needs of the devotee Reveals how Shiva's teachings allow one to see through…
Fascinating in its combination of personal stories and analytical insights, Some Trouble with Cows will help students of conflict understand how a seemingly irrational and archaic riot becomes a means for renegotiating the distribution of power and rights in a small community. U…
"What does it mean to be a Brahmin, and what could it mean to become one? Over the years, intellectuals and dogmatists have offered plenty of answers to the first question, but the latter presents a cultural puzzle, since normative Brahminical ideology deems it impossible for an…
"What does it mean to be a Brahmin, and what could it mean to become one? Over the years, intellectuals and dogmatists have offered plenty of answers to the first question, but the latter presents a cultural puzzle, since normative Brahminical ideology deems it impossible for an…
Part of an ancient Hindu epic poem, the dialogue of the Bhagavad Gita takes place on a battlefield, where a war for the possession of a North Indian kingdom is about to ensue between two noble families related by blood. The epic's hero, young Prince Arjuna, is torn between his d…