This volume contains the essence of the writings and teachings of Mahayogi Gorakhnath. It is well pointed out that while the ultimate object of search is the same for a Yogi and a philosopher, their modes of approach are different,...

Scholars have studied polyandry in modern India with reference to specific areas, but the investigation of its past history in the Indian context remains a desideratum. The present book therefore fills a gap in historical research relating to an institution...

One of the most readable and lucid introductions yet written, Dr. Rajuês new book is designed for the student or layman with little or no knowledge of Indian philosophy. Dr. Raju explains the basic forms and the conceptual framework of...

The Carvaka/Lokayata darsana is found to have a notable place in the classical Indian philosophical tradition. Its reference is found in the earliest sources like the Vedas/Upanisads, the Buddhist suttas, the Jaina treatises, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, inclusive of...

Mantreswar was the greatest astrologer of 12th century from the South of India. He compiled in Sanskrit the principles of Predictive Astrology propagated by Maharshi Parashar, Jaimini and various other great astrologers in his famous work Phaldeepika. This is one...

The purpose of this book is to throw some light on the originality of the Concept of Samskara in which ritual, psychological, and philosophical aspects are intermingled. Keeping in mind the various implications of the word in the Hindu Darsanas...

Pearls Of Divine Wisdom_Paramahamsa Omkarananda

Mind Training is a comprehensive practice that is suitable for all types of students. It contains the entire path and does not depend on a person's background. Mind Training nurses and cultivates the Buddha Nature that pure seed of awakening...

Saiva Siddhanta is a religio-philosophical system of Hinduism under the rubric of Saivism and Sivagrayogin (16th century) is one of its accredited representatives. Although Sivagrayogin's profound contribution to the tradition is undisputed, not much, if any, special study has been...

The present book is an attempt to speak about the life of the Tibetan people in their own homes. The contents are leaved on the author's first-hand knowledge of Tibetan life during a residence of nearly twenty years from conversation...

This is an inspiring insight into the essence of East West spiritual philosophy. Going to the heart of virtually every aspect of the spiritual quest, it introduces a major series: The Notebooks of Paul Brnnton. It is a representative survey...

The book is a clear and concise set of formulae for achieving a higher state of consciousness and gradation of reason. De Ropp outlines the field of battle and shows how an individual, armed with deep understanding, discipline and real...