He is Mahadeva, supreme and serene. He is Bhairava, full of wrath, annihilating all that is in his path. He is Mahakaal, encompassing time and eternity, a symbol of the end. He is the androgynous Ardhanarishvara, representing the balance of opposites. He is the lord of dance and protector of animals, he is a teacher and healer, the destroyer, but also the creator. He is a husband, a lover, a poet, and a warrior. He is the infinite Shiva, divine, yet human.
Shiva: God of Gods explores the many dimensions of Shiva and Shaivism, unpacking the history, mythology, folklore, and philosophy behind a deity whose paradoxes have long captivated both scholars and devotees. Moving beyond traditional religious study, the book offers a nuanced look at the theological and cultural currents that have shaped his presence across millennia. It also traces how Shiva has influenced – and been influenced by – those who worship him, inviting both the believer and the sceptic to encounter him not as a fixed figure, but as a living, evolving idea. Dr Nilima Chitgopekar’s uniquely expressive voice animates these histories and ideas, bringing these strands together into a narrative that is as compelling as it is insightful.
Shiva blends rare visual culture – classical paintings, modern artworks, artefacts, and photographs from sacred sites and festivals – with an evocative narrative, all of which seeks to illustrate the universality of Shiva and his philosophy, making it an ideal book for mythology and theology enthusiasts, followers of the Hindu faith and Shaivism, and those interested in Indian culture.
The Matsya Purana (volumes 1 and 2) are the tenth text among the eighteen Maha Puranans that constitute one of the most sacred of ancient Hindu texts. Based on the matsya (or fish) avatar of Lord Vishnu, this Purana is generally considered to be one of the oldest and can be dated to 200 to 500 CE.
In Bibek Debroy’s detailed and rigorous translation the Matsya Purana comes to life for readers—a rare gift from one of the masters of Sanskrit literature.
The other books in the Purana series include the Bhagavata Purana, Brahma Purana, Markandeya Purana, Brahmanda Purana, Vishnu Purana, Shiva Purana and the Kurma Purana.
यह न केवल आध्यात्मिकता, बल्कि अनुशासन, संतुलन और आत्मनियंत्रण की भी शिक्षा देती है, जो आज के तेज़ रफ़्तार जीवन में बेहद आवश्यक है। गीता युवाओं को यह समझने में मदद करती है कि जीवन मात्र सुख-सुविधाएँ जुटाने का नाम नहीं, बल्कि अपने उच्चतम सामर्थ्य को पहचानने और समाज व मानवता के लिए योगदान देने का अवसर है।
The Matsya Purana (volumes 1 and 2) are the tenth text among the eighteen Maha Puranans that constitute one of the most sacred of ancient Hindu texts. Based on the matsya (or fish) avatar of Lord Vishnu, this Purana is generally considered to be one of the oldest and can be dated to 200 to 500 CE.
In Bibek Debroy’s detailed and rigorous translation the Matsya Purana comes to life for readers—a rare gift from one of the masters of Sanskrit literature.
The other books in the Purana series include the Bhagavata Purana, Brahma Purana, Markandeya Purana, Brahmanda Purana, Vishnu Purana, Shiva Purana and the Kurma Purana.
When European missionaries first arrived in India in the sixteenth century, they entered a world both fascinating and bewildering. Hinduism, as they saw it, was a pagan mess: the worship of devils and monsters by a people who burned women alive, performed outlandish rites and fed children to crocodiles. But soon it became clear that Hindu ‘idolatry’ was far more complex than white men’s stereotypes allowed, and Hindus had little desire to convert.
But then, European power began to grow in India, and under colonial rule, missionaries assumed a forbidding appearance. During the British Raj, Western frames of thinking gained ascendancy and Hindus felt pressed to reimagine their religion. This was both to fortify it against Christian attacks and to resist foreign rule. It is this encounter which has, in good measure, inspired modern Hinduism’s present shape. Indeed, Hindus subverted some of the missionaries’ own tools and strategies in the process, triggering the birth of Hindu nationalism, now so dominant in the country.
In Gods, Guns and Missionaries, Manu S. Pillai takes us through these remarkable dynamics. With an arresting cast of characters—maharajahs, poets, gun-wielding revolutionaries, politicians, polemicists, philosophers and clergymen—this book is ambitious in its scope and provocative in its position. Lucid and exhaustive, it is, at once, a political history, a review of Hindu culture and a study of the social forces that prepared the ground for Hindu nationalism. Turning away from simplistic ideas on religious evolution and European imperialism, the past as it appears here is more complicated—and infinitely richer—than popular narratives allow.
We’re all spiritual beings with a spiritual support system on the Other Side that oversees and helps guide our lives from the moment we’re born to the moment we leave our physical bodies and return to Spirit.
Not knowing this fact is a severe handicap, as the Universe is designed to care for and nurture all its creatures and help make our life’s journey easier and more successful. When we learn how to connect with our angelic guides, our lives naturally fall into a pattern of ease and flow during which we grow our souls, fulfill our life’s purpose, and make our time on Earth endlessly entertaining. This fascinating and inspirational book by Sonia Choquette provides all the information you need to help you connect with your spirit guides so that you can enjoy all the love, abundance, and joy you’re entitled to.
‘This book will open your eyes, touch your heart and change your life forever. Within these pages, Estelle draws from her years of wisdom and experience to create a powerful framework for true healing.’ – Fearne Cotton
Reclaim your power to heal, stay connected to your purpose and manifest the heart-led life of your dreams with holistic healer and world-renowned coach Estelle Bingham.
This transformational book is a distillation of the 20+ years Estelle has spent working to support and reconnect people with their own power to heal, manifest and experience joy in their life. You’ll discover her potent practices to tackle all the blocks to your desires and dreams and be guided through keys and rituals to help you come into true and perfect alignment with your Original Heart Energy.
By working with Estelle’s tried-and-tested True Essence Process™ and accessing your inner Master Healer, you’ll become a direct conduit for flow, beauty and prosperity, and unlock codes to help you:
• Transcend your deepest trauma
• Rewire your subconscious
• Nurture a deeper and more sacred connection to yourself and your source energy
• Discover and stay connected to your purpose
• Co-create your unique version of success and happiness
Manifest Your True Essence is the much-needed catalyst you need to dynamically heal, express your truth and embody your true joy and potential. It’s time. And the time is now.
शिव से श्रोडिंगर, त्रिक शैव दर्शन की शिक्षाओं और आधुनिक क्वांटम भौतिकी की खोजों के साथ उनके उल्लेखनीय समन्वय की एक रहस्यमयी यात्रा पर ले जाती है। यह विचारोत्तेजक पुस्तक दर्शाती है कि इस प्राचीन आध्यात्मिक परंपरा की गहन अंतर्दृष्टि क्वांटम यांत्रिकी की अत्याधुनिक दुनिया से उभरने वाली अवधारणाओं से आगे और समानांतर कैसे है। स्पष्टता और गहराई के साथ, लेखक मृत्युंजय गुहा मजूमदार बताते हैं कि कैसे त्रिक शैव दर्शन ने उन कई महत्त्वपूर्ण खोजों का पूर्वानुमान लगाया था जिन्हें आधुनिक भौतिक विज्ञानी अब समझने लगे हैं। वह प्राचीन अध्यात्म और समकालीन विज्ञान, दोनों के मर्म में उतरकर बताते हैं कि कैसे अद्वैत और अस्तित्व के अंतर्संबंध और अलगवा जैसी अवधारणाएँ नवीनतम वैज्ञानिक सिद्धांतों के साथ शक्तिशाली रूप से प्रतिध्वनित होती हैं। शिव से श्रोडिंगर, प्राचीन ज्ञान और समकालीन अंतर्दृष्टि के बीच एक सेतु मात्र नहीं है; यह हमारे ब्रह्मांड और स्वयं की गहरी समझ के मार्ग को प्रकाशित करने वाला एक प्रकाशस्तंभ है। इसलिए, चाहे आप आध्यात्मिक अन्वेषण या वैज्ञानिक खोज की ओर आकर्षित हों, यह पुस्तक एक परिवर्तनकारी परिप्रेक्ष्य प्रस्तुत करती है, जो ज्ञान के लिए आपकी समकालीन खोज को समृद्ध करेगी।
The Valmiki Ramayana remains a living force in the lives of the Indian people. A timeless epic, it recounts the legend of the noble prince Rama and his battle to vanquish the demon king Ravana.
Even before he is crowned king of Ayodhya, Rama is exiled to the Dandaka forests where he is accompanied by his beauteous wife Sita and loyal brother Lakshmana. Deep in the jungle, Sita is abducted by Ravana and taken to his island kingdom Lanka, setting into motion a dramatic chain of events that culminates in an epoch-defining war. Filled with adventure and spectacle, the Ramayana is also the poignant story of a family caught up in the conflict between personal duty and individual desires.
In this premium collector’s edition, Bibek Debroy’s majestic translation makes this marvellously accessible to contemporary readers.
In The Heartfulness Way, Volume 2, Daaji continues with the conversational format that he used so effectively in the previous volume, this time with Elizabeth Denley. Daaji takes us through the journey of expanding consciousness to the ultimate realization of the purpose of human life.
Essentially, The Heartfulness Way, Volume 2 is a guidebook for any of us wishing to transform from our current state, with all our beliefs, limitations, fears and weaknesses, in order to realize happiness, balance and our full potential in this very lifetime.
Daaji outlines the approach required, which is clear and practical, maps out the journey and provides the practices and tools needed. He sheds light on the obstacles and the solutions to help us overcome them. His approach is simple and experiential and can be practised by anyone with interest and willingness while working and living a normal family life.
