Articles and Literature
Opening Prayer
Vakratunda Mahakaya, SuryaKoti Samaprabha, Neervighna Kurume Deva, Sarva Karyeshu Sarvada, Om Ekdantaye Vidmahe, Vakratundaaya Dheemahi, Tanno Dhanti Prachodayaat, Om Gum Ganapataya Namah! (Shri Ganesh Opening Prayer)
Aum Bhoor Bhuwah Swaha, Tat Savitur Varenyam Bhargo Devesya Dheemahi Dhiyo Yo Naha Prachodayat (Gayatri Mantra)
Oh God! Thou art the Giver of Life, Remover of pain and sorrow, The Bestower of happiness, Oh! Creator of the Universe, May we receive thy Supreme sin-destroying light, May Thou guide our intellect in the right direction. (Gayatri Mantra in English)
Hinduism in a Nutshell, Hinduism 101
Hinduism Code of Conduct – Brief Summary Hinduism – 10 Questions on Hinduism (courtesy Himalayan Academy) Hindu Basics (Courtesy of The Himalayan Academy) Hinduism Hinduism, Sanathan Dharma, Short Introduction by Shri Stephen Knapp Hinduism, Vedic Culture by Shri Stephen Knapp Hinduism History Lesson – Hinduism from Ancient Times (Courtesy The Himalayan Academy) Hindu Prayer Book Hinduism Primer (Courtesy of The Himalayan Academy) Hinduism for Beginners By Pandit Ram Sivan (Srirama Ramanuja Achari) All about Hinduism by Sri Swami Sivananda Hinduism – What every Hindu ought to know by A Hindu Monk (circa 1968) Hinduism Encycloped. Hindu Dharma – The Universal Way of Life – Voice of the Guru – Pujya Sri Chandrasekharendra Sarasvati Swami How I Became a Hindu, My Discovery of Vedic Dharma by Shri David Frawley (Shri Vamadeva Shastri) Essential Hinduism, Steven J Rosen Weavers Wisdom 1080 (courtesy Himalayan Academy) Why I Became a Hindu by Shri Stephen Knapp (Shri Nandanandana Dasa) Handbook of Hinduism/Essentials of Hinduism Becoming a Hindu Devotee is Easy by Shri Stephen Knapp
Download Articles and Texts on Hinduism
A Life Interwoven with Gayatri – Originally written in Hindi by Yuga Rishi Shri Ram Sharma Acharya Aatma Bodha – Knowledge of Self by Adi Shankaracharya Adi Shankaracharya Biography Ancient Indian Law 1 Ancient Indian Law 2 Ancient Indian Law 3 Ancient India Antyeshti Samskar (Guidelines for Final Rites) courtesy Hindu Mandir Executives Conference, USA Aparoksha Anubhuti (Self Realisation) by Sri Shankaracharya Art of Astrology Artic Home of the Aryans by Lokamanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak (1903) Aryabhatta, An Ancient Indian Work on Mathematics and Astronomy (1930) Astrology – What is Vedic Astrology (brief explanation) Astrology – What is Vedic Astrology courtesy by Shyamasundara Dasa, Jyotish Sastri Astrology – Basic Lessons Astrology – Hindu Astrology, An Insight Astrology – Introduction to Esoteric Astrology courtesy of Bepin and Mudhuri Behari Astro Palmistry by Mihiracharya (large file 60 Mb) Advaita Diagrams (all in one) Advaita Philosophy – An Introduction by Kokileswar Sastri, Vidyaratna, Calcutta, 1926 Advaita Vedanta for Beginners Adventure in Consciousness by Aurobindo A Call to Liberation by Swami Chidananda A New Beginning by Swami Chidananda A Guide to Noble Living by Swami Chidananda A Messenger of Peace and Wisdom by Swami Krishnananda Advice on Spiritual Living by Swami Sivananda All about Hinduism by Sri Swami Sivananda Amrita Gita (Yoga) by Sri Swami Sivananda Ancient India – Some Sacred Sites Animal's Rights by Henry Salt (1914) Antyeshti Samskar, (Practical Guidelines for Final Ritas) (courtesy Hindu Mandir Executives Conference (HMEC), North America) Answers to Basic Spiritual Questions by Swami Shantananda Puri Arise India by Francois Gautier Ashtavakra Samhita – Study Notes of Swami Shraddhananda Ashtavakra Gita (with explanations) Ashtavakra Gita Version 1 (translated by John Richards) Ashtavakra Gita Version 2 (translated by John Richards) Ashtavakra Gita (translated by Bart Marshall) Ashtavakra Gita – The Song of Ashtavakra (english) Ashtavakra Gita – The Song of Ashtavakra (hindi/english) Aspects of Indian Culture, Dr. A S Gopani Atman in Pre Upanisadic Vedic Literature by H G Narahari
Astrology (Jyotish) in Hinduism:
Astrology – Basics Avasthas of Planets Basics of Vedic Astrology Bhavartha Ratnakara Bhrigu Sutras (partial significance of the Planets and Houses) Brihat Jatak (explanation of terms used) BrihatParasaraHoraSastra (format 1) BrihatParasaraHoraSastra (format 2) Crux of Vedic Astrology by Sanjay Rath (large file 71 mB) Crux of Vedic Astrology, Timing of Events 1, by Sanjay Rath Crux of Vedic Astrology, Timing of Events 2, by Sanjay Rath Daivajna Vallabha (Varaha Mihira) Fundamentals of Vedic Astrology Garga Hora by Sage Gargacharya Grahas (Planets) in Indian Astrology (a short explanation) Horasara of Prithuyasas (son of Varaha Mihira) Jaiminisutras Jataka Chandrika Jatakalankara Laghu Parashari Siddhanta Kalyana Varma's Saravali Mantreswara's Phala Deepika English Translation, Commentary and annotation by Dr. G. S. Kapoor Muhurtha (Electional Astrology) by Dr. B.V. RAMAN Profile of Indian Astronomy before the Siddhantic Period by Prof. Dr. R. N. Iyengar Planetary Astrology of Human Affairs by Dr. B V Raman Predictive Astrology M N Kedar Sanketanidhi (The Treasure of Learning) Saravali (Kalyana Varma) Sample Horoscope Satya Jataka Stri Jataka Study of Vedic Astrology by Acharya Aryabhatt The Yavanajataka of Sphujidhvaja Uttarakalamritam By Kalidasa English Translation By Panditabushana V. Subrahmanya Sastri Vedic Astrology an Integrated Approach by P.V.R. Narasimha Rao Vedic Astrology and Rasi Characteristics Vedic Astrology (Jyotisha) Explained What is Vedic Astrology by William R. Levacy What is Vedic Astrology? courtesy by Shyamasundara Dasa, Jyotish Sastri AtmaShatkam by Adi Shankaracharya Aum Yoga – Its Theory and Practice by Swami Nirmalananda Giri Aum – What is Aum? by Arya Samaj
Aurobindo:
About Sri Aurobindo Deeper Meaning Essence of Veda Essays – Divine and Human Essays – In Philosophy and Yoga Essays – On the Gita Hindu Marriage Isha Upanishad Kena Upanishad Mathematics in India of the Vedic Age Practical Guide to Integral Yoga The Life Divine – Part 1 The Life Divine – Part 2 The Secret of the Vedas Sandya Mantras Savitri – A Symbol and a Legend Synthesis of Yoga Upanishads Explained
Vedas:
Atharva Veda Essence of the Vedas Explaining the Gods Gods of the Veda Sama Veda The Secret of the Vedas Veda Books Vedas and Tantra Why read the Rig Veda? Wisdom of the Vedas Yajur Veda Autobiography of a Jnani by Edward Muzika and Rajiv Kapur Avatars Awakening of Supreme Conscious by Swami Lakshman Joo Ayurveda – Practice of Ayurveda by Swami Sivananda (1958) Ayurvedic Home Remedies Ayurvedic Medicine (in Gujerati – Saral Rogopachar) courtesy G V Patel (NZ) Ayurvedic Astrology – (large download 13 Mb) Ayurvedic – The Traditional Health Science of India Baglamukhi Sahasranamam Bakhshali Manuscript (Ancient Script) Becoming a Hindu Devotee is Easy by Shri Stephen Knapp Beyond Birth and Death by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Bhagavad Gita – As It Is by Shri A C Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Bhagavad Gita by Sri Swami Sivananda (comprehensive) Bhagavad Gita Translated by Sir Edwin Arnold Bhagavad Gita – The Hidden Treasure of the Sweet Absolute edited by the dearmost disciple and associate of The King of Spiritual Teachers Of Vaishnava Ontology Prabhupada Sri Srimad Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Goswami Maharaja Bhagavad Gita Explained by Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Bhagavad Gita Vision by Swami Chidananda Bhagavad Gita for Busy People by Sri Swami Sivananda Bhagavad Gita according to M. K. Gandhi Bhagavad Gita, Commentary by Sri Sankaracharya, translated by A. Mahadeva Sastri (1901) Bhagavad Gita – The Song Divine by Dr Ramanand Prasad Bhagavad Gita – Slokas and Translation Bhagavad Gita and Management – a view by M.P. Bhattathiri(Kerala) Bhagavad Geeta interpretation by Sri Sathya Sai Baba Bhagavad Geeta for Common Man (Sri Ramakrishna and Sri Vivekananda) Bhagavad Gita, a simplified explanation by Satya Sarada Kandula Bhagavad Gita translation by Shri Purohit Swami Bhagavad Gita translation by Lars Martin Fosse Bhaja Govindam Bhajagovindam or Moha Mudgara of Adi Shankaracharya Bhakti-Rasayana, The Nectar-Tonic of Pure Devotion by Sri Srimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Maharaj Bharata Shakti by John Woodroffe (1917) Bharatiya History Bharatiya Lexicon (large file 30 mb) Bharatiya Scriptures Bliss is Within by Sri Swami Chidananda Bodhayanti Parasparam – Volume 1 (courtesy Institute of Sri Ramchandra Consciousness – Secunderabad) Bodhayanti Parasparam – Volume 2 Bodhayanti Parasparam – Volume 3 Bodhayanti Parasparam – Volume 4 Bodhayanti Parasparam – Volume 5 Bodhayanti Parasparam – Volume 6 Bodhayanti Parasparam – Volume 7 Bodhayanti Parasparam – Volume 8 Bramhacharya – Saivite Virtue (courtesy Himalayan Academy – Kauai's Hindu Monastery) Brahma Samhita Commentary by Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakor Brahma Samhita Commentary by Srila Narayana Maharajah Brahma Sutras translated by Swami Vireswarananda (1936) Brahma Sutras by Swami Sivananda BrahmaSutra Vritti by SadaSivendra Sarasvati (1909) Brahmavarchas Scientific Research of Spiritual Sciences – Originally written in Hindi by Yuga Rishi ShriRam Sharma Acharya Brhadaranyaka Upanishad Brhad Bhagavatamrtam by Srila Sanatana Goswami (courtesy of BV Narayana Maharaja) Bramhajnana Therapy; Therapy Beyond Therapies by Sri Swamiji Shyam
Chakras:
Chakras by Purnananda Swami Chakras (Six Chakras) Chakras – A Short List Chakras – A Short List 2 Chakras – Anatomy of the Spirit Chakras by C. W. Leadbeater (1927) Chakras – Ask Dr Chakras Chakras – Chart 1 Chakras – Healing Chart Chakras – Quick Reference Chakra Puja Chakras, Glands, Propensities and Asanas by Dada Rainjitananda Chanakya Niti-Shastra – The Political Ethics of Chanakya Pandit V1 Chanakya Niti-Shastra – The Political Ethics of Chanakya Pandit V2 Characteristics of a Mantra Chidananda, Swami Chidananda's 80th Anniversary Tribute
Children's Books
(website link)…Bala Gokulam
(website link)… Indian Child
(website link)…Children's Stories – Rajathatha Corner
(website link)(website link)…Indian Culture/India 101 (Culturopedia.com) Bala Gokulam – Prayer Book (courtesy Hindu Swayamsevaksam, USA) Balavihar Shloka Book (courtesy Shree Venkateswara Temple) Fighting Climate Change: Human solidarity in a divided world – Two Degrees of Separation between Hope and Despair by some young people of the world May I Answer That ? by Swami Sivananda Hinduism – 10 Questions on Hinduism (courtesy Himalayan Academy) Hindu Rituals and Routines Pragya Tales for Children – Part 1 by Brahmavarchas Sensitization Program for Parents (life skills) Why Should we go to the Temple?
Children's Lessons on Hinduism (courtesy of Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami – Himalayan Academy, in Tamil, Hindi, French and English):
Saivite Hindu Religion, Book 1 for children ages 5 to 7 Saivite Hindu Religion, The Master Course, Level One, Book 2 Saivite Hindu Religion, Book 3 for children ages 7 to 9 Saivite Hindu Religion, Book 4 for children ages 8 to 10 Saivite Hindu Religion, Book 5 Saivite Hindu Religion, Book 6 Saivite Hindu Religion, The Master Course – Level One – Book 1, Professional Teacher's Guide Saivite Hindu Religion, The Master Course – Level One – Book 2, Professional Teacher's Guide Saivite Hindu Religion, Book Four Examination (Intermediate) Saivite Hindu Religion, Book 6 Examination (Intermediate)
Chidananda Saraswati:
A Year of Spiritual Celebration Drops of Nectar Essence of Spirituality Grace in the Home, Wisdom for All Ages Hindu Jain Temple (large file, 23 Mb) Peace, for Ourselves, Our Families and Our Communities Around the World Time For Spiritual Life is Now United we Stand, Survive and Flourish Vegetarianism, for our Bodies, our Minds, our Souls and our Planet Yoga, The Essence of Life Confidential Secrets of Bhajana – An Overview of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura's Sri Bhajana-Rahasya Conquest of Anger by Sri Swami Sivananda Conquest of Fear by Sri Swami Sivananda Contemporary Hinduism Cultural Heritage of India by Harida Bhattacharyya (1937) Customs Rituals in Hindu Dharma
Dada Bhagavan:
Download all eBooks in English below in one zipped file (13 MB) Download all eBooks in Gujarati (1 of 2) below in one zipped file (16 MB) Download all eBooks in Gujarati (2 of 2) below in one zipped file (19 MB) Adjust Everywhere Ahimsa (Non-Violence) Anger Aptavani 1 Aptavani 2 Aptavani 4 Aptavani 5 Aptavani 6 Aptavani 8 Aptavani 9 Autobiography of Dada (Gnani Purush A.M. Patek) Avoid Clashes – Avoid Conflict Celibacy – Brahmacharya Death – Before, During and After Essence of Religion Fault is of the Sufferer Flawless Vision Generation Gap Guru and the Disciple Harmony in Marriage Karma – Science of Karma Life without Conflict Money – The World of Money Money – Noble use of Money Non-Violence (Ahimsa) Pratikraman – The master key that resolves all conflicts (short) Pratikraman – (full version) Prem – Pure Love Science of Speech Self Realization Seva – The Right understanding to help others Shree Simandhar Swami Tri Mantra – The Mantra that removes all Obstacles Whatever has happended is Justice Who am I ? Worries
David Frawley (Shree Vamadeva Shastri):
Ayurvedic Effects of Asana Practice Debate With Christian Missionaries in India Hinduism, Many Paths to God Hinduism and the Clash of the Civilization How I Became a Hindu, My Discovery of Vedic Dharma Hymns of Dirghatamas in the Rig Veda Inner Tantric Yoga Myth of the Aryan Invasion in India The Milky Way and the Cosmic Soma Dakshina Kannada Pilgrimage by T Sampath Kumaran Death Rituals and Resource Guide(courtesy Desai Foundation, Massachusets, USA) Death Rites and Rituals (courtesy Association of Mandhata Samaj, UK (AMSUK)) Devi Mahatyam (Chandi, Durga Sapthasathi) Dharma Dharma – The Global Ethic by Justice M. RAMA JOIS Dharma – Arise, Awake and be vigilant to Safeguard Dharma by Swami Jyotirmayananda Dharma Sastra of Yajnavalkya (Hindu Law and Judicature) Edward Roer and W.A. Montriou Dharma Sastra – Sacred Laws of the Aryas (1879) Dialogues from the Upanishads by Swami Sivananda Saraswati Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion by John Dawson Dictionary of Indian Philosophy Sanskrit Terms defined in English Divine Communion by Swami Abhedananda (1900) Divine Darshana of Shri Vallabhadhisa Divine Wisdom of the Dravida Saints, translated by Alkondaviili Govindacharya Dnyaneshwari – Commentary on Gita 1290 Doctrine of Maya (Philosophy of Vedanta) by Prof Prabhu Dutt Shastrii Does the soul exist after Death ? by Swami Abhedananda (1900) Durga Sapthasathi Drg Drsya Viveka, an inquiry into the nature of the 'Seer' and the 'Seen' by Swami Nikhilananda (1931) Durga Sapthasathi – Inquiring Beyond the Stories, A discourse by Guruji Sri Amritananda Natha Durga Sapthasathi – Devi Mahatmyam Dwarka to Kurukshetra Easy Journey to Other Planets by A C Bhaktivedenta Swami Prabhupada. Ellam Ondre – All Is One Encyclopedia on Hinduism Encyclopedia – Illustrated Encyclopedia of Hinduism, Volume 1 Encyclopedia – Illustrated Encyclopedia of Hinduism, Volume 2 Encyclopedia on Hinduism – Path of the Ancient Wisdom by Dr. Hiro G Badlani Encyclopedia on Indian Philosophies – Karl H Potter Essence of Geeta Essence of Spirituality Essence of Vedanta by Brian Hodgkinsone Essence of Yoga – Yoga Vasishta Sara Essence of Yoga by Swami Sivinanda Essentials of the Higher Values of Life by Swami Chidananda Eternal Messages by Sri Swami Sivananda Eternal Philosophy – Questions and Answers by Dr. DadaJi (Dr. Shambhushivananda) Eternity of Sound and the Science of Mantras by Pt. Shriram Sharma Acharya Existence and location of Dvaraka City of Mahabharata Era – A Reality or Myth? Fasts and Festivals (Hindu) by Sri Swami Sivananda Fabric of the Universe, the Origins, Implications and Applications of Vastu Science Fate, Free Will and Vedic Astrology.pdf Five Essential Essays – Refuting Common Misconceptions in our Vaisnava Community Today Forteen Lessons in Yogi Philosophy and Oriental Occultism by Yogi Ramacharaka Forty Verses on Reality – Sri Ramana Maharshi (Translated by Arthur Osborne)
Francois Gautier:
Arise Again, O India! FACT Presentation FACT Update Presentation India's Self Denial Rewriting Indian History Fundamentals of Vedic Astrology Garland of Letters by Sir John Woodroffe (Arthur Avalon)
Gandhi – Mahatma Gandhi:
Ahimsa – Spark of Revolution (courtesy Gandhi Memorial Society) Autobiography – The story of my experiments with Truth, translated from Gujarati by Mahadev Desai Autobiography Bhagavad Gita according to Gandhi Brief Biography (courtesy Gandhi Memorial Society) Gandhi in Childhood (courtesy Gandhi Memorial Society) Gandhian Notion of Non-Violence and Conflict Resolution (courtesy Gandhi Memorial Society/Dr. Rabindranath Bhattacharyya) Gandhi Letters – Compiled by A. Trevor Barker Gandhi's 11 Vows (courtesy Gandhi Memorial Society) Hind Swaraj (Indian Home Rule) The Superiority of Vegeterianism The Key to Health Indian Home Rule or Hind Swaraj Letter to a Hindu – Leo Tolstoy Quotes by Gandhi (courtesy Gandhi Memorial Society) On the Duty of Civil Disobedience – Henry David Thoreau (this book inspired Gandhi) The Miracle of Calcutta Satyagraha in South-Africa Truth is God Unto This Last -A Paraphrase Village Development Movement (courtesy Gandhi Memorial Society) Wheel of Fortune Wikepedia Notes on GandhiGandhi – All the above in one zipped file
Classic Movie – Life of Gandhi YouTube Channel of GandhiServe Foundation Website – Gandhi Heritage Portal Gaudiya Giti Guccha – An unprecedented collection of Sanskrit, Bengali and Hindi devotional poems, prayers and songs written by the Gaudiya Vaisnava Acaryas Ganesha – Notes on Shree Ganesha Gautam Smriti Gayatri Mantra – brief explanation Gayatri Mantra, Power and Potency of the Gayatri Mantra
Gayatri Pariwar – Haridwar:
Absolute Law of Karma by Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya Colleagues in Solitude by Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya Deep Yagya by Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya Divine Descent on Earth by Shri Brahmavarchas (Ikkiswin Sadi Ka Gangavtaran) Translated by T.N. Sahai, S.N. Pandya and Shambhu Dass Divine Message of the Vedas Part 2 by Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya Divine Message of the Vedas Part 3 by Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya Divine Message of the Vedas Part 4 by Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya Divine Message of the Vedas Part 5 by Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya Donation of Time the Supreme Charity by Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya Eternity of Sound and the Science of Mantras Extra Sensory Potentials Of Mind by Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya Glimpse of the Golden Future by Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya Glory of Human Life (Manava Jivana Ki Garima) by Dr. Pranav Pandya Hamsa Yoga – The Elixir of Self Realization (Soham Sadhana) by Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya Indian Culture by Dr. Pranav Pandya Integrated Science Of Yagna by Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya Jap Tap Dhyan – The Triple Path of Sadhana by Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya Life Beyond Physical Death by Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya Life Interwoven with Gayatri by Yuga Rishi Shriram Sharma Acharya Mahapurascarana – Unique Spiritualc Experiment on Collective Consciousness(Samuhika Sadhana Mahapurascarana) by Dr. Pranav Pandya Manual of Hindu Marriage edited by Brahmavarchas, Translated by T.N. Sahahi Music, The Nectar of Life by Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya My Life – Its Legaacy and Message by Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya Pragya Tales for Children – Part 1 by Brahmavarchas Problems of Today, Solutions for Tomorrow by Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya Recitation and Meditation by Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya Revival of Satyug, The Golden Age by Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya Reviving the Vedic Culture of Yagya by Dr. Pranav Pandya Sensitization Program for Parents (life skills) Sleep Dreams and Spiritual Reflections by Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya Spectrum Of Knowledge – Complete Works of Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya (The Art of Living) Spiritual Science of Sex Element (Adhyatmik Kama Vigyan) by Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya Spiritual Training and Adoration Of Life Deity by Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya Support is Needed for Self Evolution by Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya Gita Govinda of Sri Jayadeva Gosvami Gita's Stitha Prajna Darshan Gita Vision by Swami Chidananda Gnani Yoga – A Series of Lessons by Yogi Ramacharaka Goal of Life, as per Mahatma Sri Ramchandraji Maharaj of Shahjahanpur God as Mother by Swami Chidananda God as Divine Mother God Exists by Swami Sivananda Going beyond Vaikuntha by Sri Srimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Maharaja Gopala Yantra Graha's in Detail Grahas (Planets) in Indian Astrology (a short explanation) Great Guru and his Ideal Disciple by the Divine Life Society Guide to Hinduism by Maya Warrier (UK) Guide to Noble Living by Swami Chidananda Guidelines to Illumination by Swami Chidananda Guru-Bhakti Yoga by Swami Sivananda Guru Charitra Guru Kripa (sure ways to) by Swami Chidananda Guru Tattva by Swami Sivananda Guru Vachaka Kovai Gurudeva's Spiritual Visions, large file 48 mB (courtesy Himalayan Academy) Gurudeva's Toolbox for a Spiritual Life (courtesy Himalayan Academy) Handbook of Hinduism/Essentials of Hinduism Handbook of Hindu Mythology Happiness and the Art of Being – Bhagavan Sri Ramana Happiness in a Fools Paradise by Sri Srimad Bhaktivedenta Narayana Maharaja Hari-kathamrita Vol 1 by Srimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Maharaj Hari-kathamrita Vol 2 by Srimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Maharaj Harinama-Cintamani – by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura Hari Nama Maha Mantra – Compiled by Tridandiswami Srimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Maharaja Hatha Yoga Pradipika by Yoga Swami Svatmarama Himalayan Masters, A Living Tradition By Pandit Rajmani Tigunait (Excerpts from Chapter Nine: Swami Rama of the Himalayas)
Himalayan Academy (with the kind permission of Himalayan Academy, Kauai Monastery, Hawaii):
Bhojana Mantra Dancing with Shiva Ganesha Puja Ganesha Puja (in colour) Growing up Hindu (Youth Book) Guru Chronicles Gurudeva's Spiritual Visions Gurudeva's Toolbox Guru Mantra Hatha Yoga Hindu Basics Holy Orders of Sannyas How to become a Hindu Karana Agama Grantha Kirana Agama (english translation) Lemurian Scrolls Living with Siva Loving Ganesa Merging with Siva Pancha Ganapati Saiva Dharma Shastras Saiva Kala Viveka Saivite Hindu Religion – Book One Saivite Hindu Religion – Book Two Saivite Hindu Religion – Book Three Saivite Hindu Religion – Book Four Saivite Virtue Self and Samadhi Shanti Mantra Shiva – Dancing with Shiva Shiva – Living with Shiva Shiva – Merging with Shiva Temple Worship Ten Tales about Self Control (Youth Book) The Guru Chronicles The History of Hindu India Tirukural Visiting a Hindu Temple Weavers Wisdom What is Hinduism.pdf Yogas Forgotten Foundation Hindu Antyeshti Samskar, (Practical Guidelines for Final Ritas) (courtesy Hindu Mandir Executives Conference (HMEC), North America) Hindu Death Rituals and Resource Guide(courtesy Desai Foundation, Massachusets, USA) Hindu Death Rites and Rituals (courtesy Association of Mandhata Samaj, UK (AMSUK)) Hindu Fasts and Festivals by Sri Swami Sivananda Hindu-Indian Nationalism by Savitri Devi, Calcutta, 1939 Hindu Mandirs Hindu Medicine (in Telugu) by Mahamahopadhyaya Kaviraj Gananath Sen (1916) Hindu Mythology Hindu Names (Baby Names) Hindu Philosophy by Theos Bernard Ph.D. (1947) Hindu Pantheon by Edward Moor (1810), large file 28 mB Hindu Rashtra Darshan by V D Savarkar (Poona) Hindu Rituals and Routines Hindu Rituals – Purpose of Rituals by Stephen Knapp Hindu Rituals and Routines, why do we follow those? Hindu Sastras and Samskaras Hindu Samskaras/Sanskaras (16 Samskaras) Hindu Short Stories – Comprising the books of good counsels, Nala and Damayanti, The Ramayana and Sakoontala Hindu Tales from the Sanskrit by S.M Mitra and Nancy Bell Hindu Tale – Vikram and the Vampire – translated by Captain Sir Richard F. Burton, Classic Hindu Tales of Adventure, Magic, and Romance Hindu View of Life by Sri GuruJi Hindu Yogi – Science of Breath by Yogi Ramacharaka Hindu – What every Hindu ought to know by A Hindu Monk (circa 1968) Hinduism Hinduism – Handbook and Essentials Hinduism – An Introduction Hinduism (Sanatana Dharma) – A Brief Introduction by Swami Sunirmalananda, Centro Ramakrishna Vedanta, Curitiba Hinduism – Companion to Hinduism, Blackwell Hinduism – Hindu World Hinduism – Survey of Hinduism Hinduism (a summary compiled by Sumanta Sanyal) Hinduism (a condensed explanation courtesy of the National Council of Hindu Temples (UK)) Hinduism – Life of Hinduism Hinduism – Religions of the World Series Hindu Dharma – The Universal Way of Life – Voice of the Guru – Pujya Sri Chandrasekharendra Sarasvati Swami Hinduism – 10 Questions on Hinduism (courtesy Himalayan Academy) Hinduism's Code of Conduct – Brief Summary Hinduism for Beginners By Pandit Ram Sivan (Srirama Ramanuja Achari) Hinduism – Guide (Courtesy Maya Warrier) Hinduism/Vedic Culture/Sanathan Dharma – A Short Introduction by Shri Stephen Knapp Hinduism and Buddhism – Volume 1 (courtesy of Project Gutenberg) Hinduism and Buddhism – Volume 2 (courtesy of Project Gutenberg) Hinduism History Lesson – Hinduism from Ancient Times (Courtesy The Himalayan Academy) Hinduism – Life of Hinduism Hinduism's Lexicon Hinduism in a Nutshell by Tamarapu Sampath Kumaran Hinduism Not Cast in Caste (Courtesy Hindu American Foundation HAF) Hinduism – Path of the Ancient Wisdom by Dr. Hiro G Badlani Hinduism Primer (Courtesy The Himalayan Academy) Hinduism, Religions of the World Series History of Indian Philosophy by Surendranath Daspgupta (NOTE – large file 37 Mb) History of Indian Philosophy by Surendranath Daspgupta (NOTE – large file 56 Mb) History of Indian Philosophy by Surendranath Daspgupta (NOTE – large file 39 Mb) Homa, Havis Yajna and Samskaras Horoscope in your Hand by Rabinder Bhandari Horoscope, Male or Female Horoscope Interpretations 1 – Trisha Sharma Horoscope Interpretations 2 – Trisha Sharma How I Became a Hindu, My Discovery of Vedic Dharma by David Frawley How to Manage Oneself By A.K. Krishna Nambiar Human Aura (The) – Astral Colors and Thought Forms by Swami Panchadasi How to get Vairagya by Swami Sivananda Humanities of Diet by Henry Salt (1914) Hymn to Kalikarpuradi Stotra by Arthur-Avalon I Am That, Dialogues of Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj I Live to Serve, A Promise and a Fulfilment, Intimate Glimpses into Gurudev Sivanandas Last Days, How the Holy Master Lived a Life of Unremitting Service to the Very End – Recorded by N. Ananthanarayanan Ideal of Married Life by Swami Sivananda Immediate Knowledge and Happiness (Hindu Doctrine of Vedanta) by John Levy Imperience, The Roots In Quest of God – Swami Ramdas India and Her People by Swami Abhedananda (1906) Indian Classical Music – An Introduction Indian Culture Indian Lexicon – Comparative Dictionary of 25+ Ancient Bharatiya Languages (large file 30 Mb) Indian Proverbs Indian Vision of God as Mother – Swami Ranganathananda, Ramakrishna Math Indian-Hindu Nationalism by Savitri Devi, Calcutta, 1939 Inner Awakening by Shree Paramahamsa Nithyananda Introduction to Hindu Symbolism by I. K. Taimni Introduction to Yoga by Annie Besant Inspirational Talks (5) – Silver Bright Mornings by Swami Chidananda Inspiring Talks of Gurudev Swami Sivananda chronicled by Swami Venkatasananda Inspiring Thoughts by Swami Sivananda Integral Yoga and Sanathana Dharma – Edited by S.A. Maa Krishna and Sri Bikram Prem Swarup on the occasion of the World Hindu Summit-II to be held at Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia on 12 July 2013. Ishta Devata Jivanmukti Viveka (Path to liberation in this Life) by Swami Sri Vidyaranyasarswati (1897) Isopanisad – Sri Isopanisad by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Journey of Self Discovery by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Jainism:
Jain eLibrary, Jain Education International (Website) Jainism Global Resource Center (Website) Arihant Book (in gujarati) Basics of Jainism – contributed by Kalpesh Gala Five Bodies and Eight Varnas – Complied by Pravin K. Shah, Jain Study Center of North Carolina Jain Geography Mahavideh Kshetra Essentials of Jainism (in gujarati) Introduction to Jain Aagams 1 (in gujarati) Introduction to Jain Aagams 2 (in gujarati) Introduction to Jain Aagams 3 (in gujarati) Introduction to Jainism 1 (in gujarati) Introduction to Jainism 2 (in gujarati) Introduction to Jainism 3 (in gujarati) Introduction to Jainism 4 (in gujarati) Introduction to Jainism 5 (in gujarati) Introduction to Jain Sadhu (in gujarati) Jainism – Selected Verses (in english) Jainism – A Primer (in english) Jain Lagna Vidhi (in gujarati) Jain Fundamentals Jain Short Stories (in gujarati) Janva Jevu (in gujarati) Life's Aspirations (in gujarati) Pittsburgh Jain Temple (large file 24 mB) Pranikartha Jain Stories (in gujarati) Questions regarding the existence of the Soul Sanskar Gyaan In Jainism (in gujarati) Sutra Asuddhi in Jainism (in gujarati) Sutra Gyaana in Jainism (in gujarati) Tatva Gyana in Jainism (in gujarati) Treatise on Jainism (in english) by Jayatilal S. Sanghvi Upkrarn Gyana in Jainism (in gujarati) Yoga Meditation in Jainism (in gujarati) Jhansi-Ki-Rani Lakshmi Biography (Freedom Fighter) Kabirke Dohe by Poet Kabir Kali the Mother, by Sister Nivedita/Margaret Noble (1904) Kali – The Magic of Kali Karmas and Diseases by Swami Sivananda Karma – The Absolute Law of Karma (Gahana Karmanogati) by Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya Karma Yoga – Explanation by Sri N V Raguram Karma Yoga – Explanation by Swami Paramaarthanadaji Karma Yoga – Eight Lectures by Swami Vivekananda – New York 1895 Kashmir Shaivism Kashmir Shaivism (Yoga of Kashmir Shaivism), Swami Shankarananda Kashmir Shaivism – The Secret Supreme by Swami Lakshmanjoo Kashmir – The Wonder that is Kashmir by Subhash Kak Kaula Upanishad Kautilya Arthasastra – Minerals and Metals in Kautilya's Arthasastra By Manikant Shah Key Features of Vedic Astrology Kingly Science, Kingly Secret by Sri Swami Sivananda Kosas – The Five Kosas Role in Pranahuti Aided Meditation
Krishna – On Lord Krishna:
Sri Gita Govinda Confidential Secrets of Bhajana Five Essential Essays Sri Gaudiya Giti Guccha Sri Gita Govinda Happiness in a Fool's Paradise Hari Nama Maha Mantra Heart of Bhagavatam Shree Krishna – Differences in Realization and Perception of the Supreme Lord Sri Gopala Yantra Sri Siksastaka Sri Upadesamrta The Origin of Ratha Yatra The Teachings of Lord Caitanya Venu Gita – The Song of Krishna's Flute Sri Brahma Samhita
Krishnananda – Swami Krishnananda (The Divine Life Society Sivananda Ashram, Rishikesh, India):
An Analysis of the Brahma Sutra The Ascent of the Spirit The Attainment of the Infinite Brahma Sutras Brhadaranyaka Upanishad Canons of a Perfect Life Chhandogya Upanishad Daily Invocations Development of Religious Conciousness Essays in Life and Eternity Essays on the Upanishads Essence of the Aitareya and Taittiriya Upanishads Fruit from the Garden of Wisdom In the Light of Wisdom Mandukya Upanishad Moksha Gita Mundaka Upanishad My Life – autobiography of Swami Krishnananda Messenger of Peace and Wisdom Philosopy of Life Philosophy of Yoga Problems of Spiritual Life Your Questions Answered Realisation of the Absolute Resurgent Culture by Swami Krishnananda Sadhana – The Spiritual Way Self-Realisation, it's Meaning and Method Short History of Religious and Philosophic Thought in India Spiritual Import of Religious Festivals Struggle for Perfection Studies in Comparative Philosphy Teachings of thr Bhagavad Gita Philosophy of the Panchadasi Philosophy of the Bhagavad Gita The Philosophy of Religion Secret of the Katha Upanishad Spiritual Importance of the Mahabharata and Bhagavad Gita Study and Practice of Yoga Thus Awakens the Awakened One To Thine Own Self be True Vaishvanara Vidya Vision of Life Yoga as a Universal Science Yoga, Meditation and Japa Sadhana Yoga of Meditation Yoga System Kumbha Mela (largest spritual festival) Kundalini Yoga by Sri Swami Sivananda Lal Kitab – An Astrological Wonder Last Rituals and Resource Guide(courtesy Desai Foundation, Massachusets, USA) Last Rites and Rituals (courtesy Association of Mandhata Samaj, UK (AMSUK)) Laws of Manu Lectures on Raja Yoga by Swami Chidananda Lessons from the Mahabharata Life and Teachings of Lord Jesus by Swami Sivananda Life of Hinduism Light Fountain by Swami Sivananda Light, Power and Wisdom by Swami Sivananda Light of Truth (The Satyartha Prakasha) by By Maharishi Swami Dayanand Saraswati Light on the Yoga Way of Light by Swami Chidananda Lives and Teachings of the Yogis of India Living the Gita – Swami Pranavtirtha Logic of the Larder by Henry Salt (1914) Lord Krishna, His Lila and Teachings by Swami Sivananda Lord Shanmukha and his Worship by Swami Sivananda Maarkandaya Purana Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Bk. by Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa (Kisari Mohan Ganguli) Maha Manta – a brief explanation Maha Yoga or The Upanishadic Lore in the Light of the Teachings of Bhagavan Sri Ramana by K Lakshmana Sarma
Maharshi:
Be As You Are, the Teachings of Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi, edited by David Godman Bhagavan Ramana Collected Works Gems from Bhagavan Guru Ramana – Memories and Notes By S. S. Cohen Maha Yoga or The Upanishadic Lore in the Light of the Teachings of Bhavan Sri Ramana Maharshi and His Message By Paul Brunton Maharshis Gospel (Books I and II) Being Answers of Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi to Questions put to him by Devotees Ramanas Arunachala – Ocean of Grace Divine by Sri Bhagavan's Devotees Ramana Maharshi and the Path of Self Knowledge – A Biography by Arthur Osborne Reading the Vedic Literature, Maharishi's Program of Reading the Vedic Literature, Unfolding the Total Potential of Natural Law by William F. Sands, Ph.D Reflections on Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi by S.S. Cohen Self Enquiry Spiritual Instruction Spiritual Stories Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi The Forty Verses on Reality Sri Ramana Maharshi (Translated by Arthur Osborne) The Silent Power – Selections from The Mountain Path and The Call Divine The Teachings of Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi in his Own Words (Edited by Arthur Osborne) Upadesa Saram – A Translation and Commentary by D.M. Sastri Who am I? Words of Grace – Self Inquiry, Spiritual Instruction Making of a Devotee by Swami Vidyatmananda (John Yale) Ramakrishna Order Making Shri Yantra in 14 Steps Man in Search of Happiness by Swami Paratparananda Manah Siksa by Srila Raghunatha Dasa Gosvami Mantras for Common Problems – Shantananda Puri Manu Smirti Manu Smirti (version 2) Manu – Laws of Manu Markendaya Purana (large file 22 mB) Marriage – Vedic May I Answer That ? by Swami Sivananda Medieval Saints of India by Jashbhai Patel Meditation Meditation – In the Hours of Meditation, Advaita Ashrama, 1921 Meditation and it's Utility in daily life with practical hints by Swami Premananda Meditation – An Overview by Swami Vivekenanda Message of Swami Chidananda to Mankind by Swami Chidananda Message to New Initiates by Swami Chidananda Meeting the Lord ewith the Guru's Grace by Mahamandaleshwar Yogacharya Swami Bhagwandev Paramhans (Translated into English by Ms. Heena A. Kapadia) Mind, it's Mysteries and Control by Swami Sivananda Morari Bapu, A Short Biography, Translations and Excerpts from Kathas Motherhood of God (1899) Multi-faceted Vedic Hinduism, an introduction by M G Prasad Multi-faceted Vedic Hinduism, an introduction by M G Prasad (text) Mudras, Yoga in your Hands by Getrud Hirschi Muhurtha, Electional Astrology by B V Raman My Siksa-Guru and Priya-Bandhu – My Instructing Spiritual Master and Dearmost Friend, Remembrances of Sri Srimad A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada by Baktivedanta Narayana Maharaja Myths and Symbols of Vedic Astrology Naladiyar – The Indian Antiquaty Natural Bhakti, Bhakti without fear, the lost science of attraction (Rati) by Ram Das (Ronald Engert) Nature of Man according to Vedanta by John Levy Navadvipa-dhama and the Prominent Holy Places of the Gaudiya Vaisnava in Sri Gauda-mandala (large file 25 mB) Navagraha Puja Navagraha Stotras Nayanar Saints (sixty three) by Swami Sivananda Nectar of Devotion, The Complete Science of Bhakti Yoga by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Nectar of Instruction by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada New Initiates (a message to) by Swami Chidananda New Bhagavad Gita by Koti SreeKrishna and Hari – (Online Version) Nitya Karma (brief explanation) Nitya Karma (brief explanation 2) OM/AUM three states and one reality, (An interpretation of the Mandukya Upanishad) Om Yoga – Its Theory and Practice by Swami Nirmalananda Giri
Omkarananda – Swami Omkarananda (Omkarananda Ashram, Himalayas -Muni-ki-reti, near the bank of the holy river Ganga, Rishikesh, and Lakshmanjhula):
Art of Indian Music Countless Blessings of Cheerfulness Creative Principle Divinity of the Human Soul Do It Now Endless Is Your Inner Strength Everything Great is Within Yourself Forteen Scientific Reasons Why No One Dies God – Experience Here Now God – Knowledge in Daily Life Good Heart How to Divinise All Our Daily Work How to Pray Integration of Science in the Conception of Omkarananda Ashram Life and Its Grand Fulfilment Mahamrityunjaya Mantra (a brief explanation) Meaning and Value of Prayer Modern Psychology and Spiritual Development OM Sri Ganeshaya Namah (a brief explanation) Peace, Power, Success Sage and His Writings Sayings of Swami Omkarananda Science of the Divine Word OM Secret of Happiness Secrets of Perfect Life Shortest Way to God Experience Swami Omkarananda – His Autobiography Swami Omkarananda – His Life Swami Omkarananda – His Philosophy Swami Omkarananda – Dimensions of his Personality Twenty Exercises for Conquest of Anger Universal Religion Women Saints Of The World Wonders of Love You Are Most Blessed You are the Richest Person in the World Your Love Is Without Limits Z – All the above in one zipped file (Swami Omkarananda) Origin of Ratha Yatra by Sri Srimad Bhaktivedenta Narayana Maharaja Panchadasi (aka Vedanta Panchadasi) By Sri Vidyaranya Swami Panchadasi of Sreemut Vidyaranya Swami, translated by Nandhalal Dhole (1809) Panchangam – Vedic Calendar – Explanation by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami Pantheon – Hindu Pantheon by Edward Moor (1810), large file 28 mB Parables of Sivananda by Swami Sivananda Paramatha Bhangam by by Swamy Desikan Path beyond Sorrow by Sri Swami Chidananda Path of Grace by Sri Swami K.C.Narayana Path to Blessedness by Sri Swami Chidananda Peace thru Dialog, A view of Sanatana Dharma (Vedic Hinduism) by M G Prasad Perfect Questions, Perfect Answers by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Perfection of Yoga by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Philosophy – Indian Philosophy – Complete works of Dr K.C.Varadachari Philosophies of India by Heinrich Zimmer (large file 33 mB) Philosophy of Dreams by Swami Sivananda Philosophy of Good and Evil by Swami Abhedananda (1899) Philosophy of the Panchadasi by Swami Krishnananda Philosophy of Upanishads by Dr. Paul Deussen 1906 (large file 36 mB) Philosophy of Vedanta (Advaita) by T M P Mahadevan (1937) Philosophy of Vedanta, Doctrine of Maya by Prof Prabhu Dutt Shastrii Philosophy of Work by Swami Abhedananda (1899) Philosophy, Psychology and Practice of Yoga by Swami Chidananda Pilgrims Sadhana Guide (for Pilgrims to Kauais Hindu Monastery – courtesy Himalayan Academy) Planetary Astrology of Human Affairs by Dr. B. V. Raman Ponder these Truths (Early Morning Meditation Talks) by Swami Chidananda Pooja, a brief explanation by M.G. Prasad Power Meditation by Mahaswami Medhirananda Power and Potency of the Gayatri Mantra Practical Guide to Integral Yoga Practical Lessons in Yoga by Sri Swami Sivananda Practical Meditation Guide Practice of Bramhacharya by Swami Sivananda Practice of Karma Yoga by Swami Sivananda Prana Vidya Prayer Book Prayer Book (courtesy Vishwa Hindu Parishad, USA) Prayer Book, Sri Vaishnava Prayer Book (Courtesy Pandit Sri Ram Ramanuja Achari) Prayer Book (courtesy Boston University Students Council) Prabodha Chandrodaya by Sri Krishna Mishra Yati Precious Gems from Sai Satcharita (life and teachings of Sri Sai Baba) Principles of Tantra by Sir John Woodroffe (large file 47 mB) Prophets of the New India by Romain Rolland (1930) Puja and Prayer Handbook – Kriya Yoga – Hariharananda Mission West Puranas – All 18 Major Puranas Puranas (18 major Puranas in one document) Puranas (index) Purpose of Rituals by Stephen Knapp Purusha Shuktam – Hymn to the Cosmic Person – Transliteration and Translation by Kotikanyadanam Srikrishna Tatachar, Mason, Ohio Quantum Leap Into The Absolute (Essence of Ashtavakra Gita/Ashtavakra Samhita) by Swami Shantananda Puri Radha's Prem (a drama) by Swami Sivananda
Rabindranath Tagore:
Chitra – A Play In One Act Fruit Gathering Sadhana – The Realisation of Life Stray Birds The Crescent Moon The Fugitive The Gardener The Home and the World The King Of The Dark Chamber The Post Office
Ramakrishna – Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa:
Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna (Short) Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna (Extended version) Gospel of the Holy Mother Sarada Devi Life of Sri Ramakrishna (large download 19 Mb) Short Life story of the Holy Mother (Sri Sarada Devi) Short Life story of Sri Ramakrishna The Sayings of Ramakrishna by Max Muller Vivekananda On Ramakrishina Ram (Lord) – 5114 BC RamCharitManas (Hindi text with English Translation) Ram Naumi Ramana Paravidyopanishad – The Supreme Science as of the Self as Taught by Sri Ramana (Part 1 of 2) Ramana Paravidyopanishad – The Supreme Science as of the Self as Taught by Sri Ramana (Part 2 of 2) Ramanju Acharya – Life and Teachings Reading the Vedic Literature, Maharishi's Program of Reading the Vedic Literature, Unfolding the Total Potential of Natural Law by William F. Sands, Ph.D. Realization Through Devotion by Swami Chidananda Reincarnation by Swami Abhedananda Resurgent Culture by Swami Krishnananda Rituals and Routines Rituals and Routines, why do we follow those? Hindu Rituals – Purpose of Rituals by Stephenn Knapp Role of Celibacy in Spiritual Life by Swami Chidananda R's Journey, The Wounded Elephant by Maya Radj Rudraksha Slideshow (zip file 9 Mb) (courtesy Himalayan Academy – Kauai's Hindu Monastery) Rudram – Namakam and Chamakam Sacred Books of the East by F Max Muller (1879) Sacred Books of the Hindus (Samkya Philosophy) 1915 Sacred Cities Sacred Jewels of Yoga Saiva Dharma Shastras by Shri Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (courtesy Himalayan Academy) Sai Satcharitra Saiva Dharma Shastras – The Holy Order of Sannyas by Shri Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (courtesy Himalayan Academy) Saivite Virtue – Bramhacharya (courtesy Himalayan Academy – Kauai's Hindu Monastery) Samskaras/Sanskaras Samskaras/Sanskaras (16 Samskaras) Sanathan Dharma Vedic Culture/Hinduism – A Short Introduction by Shri Stephen Knapp Sandhyavandanam/Madhyahnikam Sankara – Clarifications of Certain Vedantic Concepts Sankara – Sutra Bhashya Sankara the Missionary (Biography) Sanskrit – Alphabets Sanskrit – English Dictionary Sanskrit – Grammar Sarasvati River and Chronology Sarira Sthana – A Canto of Agnivesa's Caraka Samhita, with English translation and commentary based on Cakrapani Datta's Ayurveda Dipika Sarva Dharman Parityajya, compiled by Anil Sohoni, Sadhak, Chinmaya Mission Sarvarth Chintamani (large file 38 mB) Sastras and Samskaras Sata Chandi Yajnam by Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamigal- Sringeri Sadhana Center (NY – Brochure) Satsanga and Svadhyaya by Swami Sivananda Sayings of Wisdom by H H Mahatapasvi Shri Kumarswamiji Science of Self-Realization by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Science in Ancient India by Subhash C Kak Science of Yoga – Yoga-Sutras of Patanjali – I. K. TAIMNI Science, Spirituality and Shri Yantra Search in Secret India by Paul Brunton Secret Path by Paul Brunton Self Knowledge by Swami Sivananda Self Realization, it's Meaning and Method by Swami Krishnananda Self Realisation (Aparoksha Anubhuti) by Sri Shankaracharya Serpent Power – Secrets of Tantric and Shaktic Yoga by Sir John Woodroffe (Arthur Avalon) Shankara Digvijayam – Sri Adi Shankaracharya Shakta and Shakti by Arthur Avalon Cosmic Dance of Lord Shiva (Gita Society of Belgium) Shiva – Devotion and Meditation As it Is (Gita Society of Belgium) Shiva Chalisa Lyrics (Gita Society of Belgium) Shiva Sahasranamam, Thousand names of Lord Shiva from Mahabaratha (Translation by P.R.Ramachander) Shiva Purana Shiva – Lord Siva and His Worship by Swami Sivananda Shiva Mahimna Stotra (Hymn to the glory of Lord Shiva) Shiva Mahimna Shiva Sutra by V Susan Ferguson Shivananda Laharil ShivaRatri written by Taoshobuddha Shiva Sahastranaam (with translation) Shiva Sutras Shri Yantra (a brief explanation) Shri Yantra – an explanation by Maria Strutz Shri Yantra – Lalita Tripurasundari Shri Yantra and its Mathematical Properties by Alexey Pavlovich Kulaichev Siddhartha (Lord Buddha) – An Indian Tale by Hermann Hesse (courtesy of Project Gutenberg) Significance and Roles of Temples and Religious Institutions Siksastaka – Sri Sanmodana Bhasyam by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura Silence Speaks, Teachings of of Shri RamChandra Maharaj
Sister Nivedita (Margaret Noble):
Kali the Mother, by Sister Nivedita/Margaret Noble (1904) Nivedita of India Studies from an Eastern Home, by Sister Nivedita/Margaret Noble The Web of Indian Life, by Sister Nivedita/Margaret Noble (1904)
Sivananda: Shree Swami Sivananda:
All about Hinduism by Sri Swami Sivananda All about Sivananda by Sri Swami Venkatesananda Amrita Gita (Yoga) by Sri Swami Sivananda Bhagavad Gita by Sri Swami Sivananda (comprehensive) Bhagavad Gita for Busy People by Sri Swami Sivananda Brahma Sutras by Swami Sivananda Conquest of Anger by Sri Swami Sivananda Conquest of Fear by Sri Swami Sivananda Essence of Vedanta by Sri Swami Sivananda Eternal Messages by Sri Swami Sivananda Fasts and Festivals (Hindu) by Sri Swami Sivananda God Exists by Swami Sivananda Guru-Bhakti Yoga by Swami Sivananda Guru Tattva by Swami Sivananda How to get Vairagya by Swami Sivananda I Live to Serve, A Promise and a Fulfilment, Intimate Glimpses into Gurudev Sivanandas last days, how the Holy Master lived a life of unremitting service to the very end – by Swami Sivananda – recorded by N. Ananthanarayanan Ideal of Married Life by Swami Sivananda Inspiring Talks of Gurudev Swami Sivananda chronicled by Swami Venkatasananda Inspiring Thoughts by Swami Sivananda Karmas and Diseases by Swami Sivananda Kingly Science, Kingly Secret by Sri Swami Sivananda Life and Teachings of Lord Jesus by Swami Sivananda Light Fountain by Swami Sivananda Light, Power and Wisdom by Swami Sivananda Lord Krishna, His Lila and Teachings by Swami Sivananda Lord Shanmukha and his Worship by Swami Sivananda Lord Siva and His Worship by Swami Sivananda May I Answer That? by Swami Sivananda Meditation and it's Utility in daily life with practical hints by Swami Premananda Mind, it's Mysteries and Control by Swami Sivananda Nayanar Saints (sixty three) by Swami Sivananda Parables of Sivananda by Swami Sivananda Philosophy of Dreams by Swami Sivananda Practical Lessons in Yoga by Sri Swami Sivananda Practice of Bramhacharya by Swami Sivananda Practice of Karma Yoga by Swami Sivananda Radha's Prem (a drama) by Swami Sivananda Satsanga and Svadhyaya by Swami Sivananda Self Knowledge by Swami Sivananda Some Reminiscences of Gurudev Swamu Sivananda by Swami Devananda Swami Sivananda, A Modern Sage Temples in India by Swami Sivananda The Master Said by Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj The Philosophy and Significance of Idol Worship by Swami Sivananda The Science of Pranayama by Swami Sivananda Thought Power by Swami Sivananda Thus Awakens by Sri Swami Sivananda Thus Spake Sivananda by Swami Sivananda Vedanta for Beginners by Swami Sivananda What becomes of the Soul after Death by Swami Sivananda What does Swami Sivananda Teach? by Swami Ananthanarayanan Yoga – Easy Steps to Yoga by Swami Sivananda Yoga – Essence of Yoga by Swami Sivananda Yoga – Kundalini Yoga by Sri Swami Sivananda Yoga in Daily Life by Swami Sivananda Siva Sutras Sivananda Yoga, A series of talks by Swami Venkatesananda Six Chakras Sixteen Rituals of Aaryas Sixteen Samskaras Sleep as a State of Consciousness in Advaita Vedanta by Arvind Sharma Solah Sanskars Song of the Avadhut, An English Translation of The Avadhut Gita by Swami Abhayananda Songs in Praise of God by Swami Abhayananda Sorupa Saram (The Essence of One's Own True Nature) by Sorupanandaa Soundarya Lahari By Adi Sankaracharya, Translated bY P. R. Ramachander Sri Isopanisad by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Space and Cosmology in Hindu Temples by Subhash Kak Spanda Karikas – The Divine Creative Pulsation translated by Jaideva Singh Special Insights into Sadhana 1 by Swami Chidananda Special Insights into Sadhana 2 by Swami Chidananda Special Insights into Sadhana 3 by Swami Chidananda Special Insights into Sadhana 4 by Swami Chidananda Special Insights into Sadhana 5 by Swami Chidananda Special Insights into Sadhana 6 by Swami Chidananda Special Insights into Sadhana 7 by Swami Chidananda Special Insights into Sadhana 8 by Swami Chidananda Spiritual Background of Vedic Astrology by Patraka Das Spiritual Import of the Mahabharata and Bhagavad Gita by Swami Krishnanda Spiritual Instructions (20 important) by Swami Chidananda Spiritual Living Advice by Swami Sivananda Spirituality and Indian Psychology Lessons from the Bhagavad Gita by Dharn P. S. Bhawuk Spotlights on the Ramanaya by Swami Premananda Sri Suktam an Exegesis by Swami Shantananda Puri Srimad Bhagavad Gita – The Hidden Treasure of the Sweet Absolute edited by the dearmost disciple and associate of The King of Spiritual Teachers Of Vaishnava Ontology Prabhupada Sri Srimad Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Goswami Maharaja Srimad Bhagavad Gita translated by Swami -Nikhilananda (1944) Srimad Bhagavad Gita translated by Sankaracharya commentary by Swami Gambhirananda Srimad Devi Purana
Stephen Knapp (Sri Nandanandana Dasa) (with the kind permission of Shree Stephen Knapp):
American Hindus: How to Cultivate Your Culture in America Antiquity of Deity Worship in the Vedic Tradition Basic Points About Vedic Culture / Hinduism: A Short Introduction (Information Assembled from various sources) Becoming a Hindu Devotee is Easy Death of the Aryan Invasion Theory Defending Dharma by Yajnavalkya Dasa Gods and Goddesses of Vedic Culture, A Quick Guide to the Primary Divinities of Sanatana-Dharma Vedic Culture / Hinduism: A Short Introduction (written and assembled from various sources) Manifestation of Souls and Where They Go Meditation: A Short Course To Higher Consciousness Why All Religions Are Not the Same Rituals and Worship – Purpose Spiritual Enlightenment: What Is It? Sri Krishna, Differences in Realization and Perception of the SupremeE The Identity of Lord Shiva and Goddess Durga Toward World Peace Thirty-one Days to Salvation on the Vedic Path The Vedas say they MUST be Shared With Everyone Opening Vedic Temples to Everyone A Review of Vedic Literature and the Knowledge Within Why Be A Hindu: The Advantages of the Vedic Path Why I Became a Hindu / a Krishna Bhakta Yoga and How to Get Started Yoga and Meditation: Their Origins and Real Purpose Students, Spiritual Literature and Sivananda by Swami Chidananda Studies from an Eastern Home, by Sister Nivedita/Margaret Noble Success in Life (A young persons guide) by Swami Chidananda Surrender to God by Dr.D.D. Tripathi Sushruta Samhita – Bhishagratna (English Translation- large file 38 mB) Surya Namaskar (illustrated) by Subhash Khardekar Surya Namaskar (illustrated) by Swami RamDevJi Surya Namaskaram Svara Saptah: Intonation in Vaisnava Music by Dasanudas Vanacari a.k.a. David B. Hughes Swami Rama of the Himalayas (Teachings) Swami Rama of the Himalayas (Beyond Biofeedback) Swami Rama of the Himalayas (Probe Magazine 1973) Swami Rama – Enlightenment without God Swami Sivananda's Integral Yoga by Swami Venkatesananda Swami Sivananda, A Modern Sage Symbolism by I. K. Taimni System of Suddhadvaita Vedant of Sri Vallabhacharya – Ph.D. Thesis of Goswami Shri Raghunathlji Maharaj (1968) System of Vedanta by Dr. Paul Deussen translated by Charles Johnston (1912) Talks on the Gita by Vinoba Bhave Taittiriya Upanishad, translated with notes by Swami Sharvananda (1921) Temples in India by Swami Sivananda Tantra Sastra – Introduction to Tantra Sastra by Sir John Woodroffe Temple Worship Thayumanavar and Sri Ramana The Eye of the Hurricane by Swami Chidananda The Master Said by Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj The Means to Liberation – Selected Verses from Valmiki's Yoga Vasishtha The Oneness of the Eastern Heart and the Western Mind Part 1 – Sri Chinmoy The Oneness of the Eastern Heart and the Western Mind Part 2 – Sri Chinmoy The Only Revolution (on meditation) The Path by Swami Jnaneshvara Bharati (written in 1997 as an aid to the Residential Program at Swami Rama's Ashram, Rishikesh, India) The Philosophy and Significance of Idol Worship by Swami Sivananda The Quintessence of Spiritual Life by Swami Brahmananda The Science of Pranayama by Swami Sivananda The Song of God Almighty by Swami Krishnananda The Story of Savitri (from the Mahabharata) The Struggle for Perfection by Swami Krishnananda The Yoga System by Swami Krishnananda This Monk from India by Yvonne Lebeau Thirupavai Thought Power by Swami Sivananda Thus Awakens by Sri Swami Sivananda Three Truths, Trillion Doubts (questions) Thus Spake Sivananda by Swami Sivananda Time for Spiritual Life by Swami Chidanand Saraswati Tolerance of Hinduism by Jagdish R Singh Tirumantiram – Inspired Talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami Tretha Yuga – Bridge from Bharat to Sri Lanka (from the Ramayan Era) Transcendental Meditation
Tribute to Hinduism (Encylopedia, with the kind permission of Shree Sushama Londhe):
Art Culture – Part 1 Culture – Part 2 Dwaraka Education in Ancient India History – European Imperialism History – Hinduism's Influence On World Religion History – India and China History – India and Egypt History – Foreign Onslaught History – India on Pacific Waves? History – Seafaring in Ancient India History – Suvarnabhumi (The Greater India) Introduction to Hinduism Music Nature Worship Science – Advanced Concepts of Hinduism Science – Hindu Cosmology Science – Sanskrit Science – Vimanas Science – War in Ancient India Science – Yantras Science – Yoga and Hindu Philosophy Scriptures Social – Aryan Invasion Theory Social – First Indologists Social – Politics of Conversion Social – The Caste System Social – Unknown Hindu Revivalists Social – Women in Hinduism Symbolism in Hinduism Tripura Rahasya Advaita Vedanta (Mystery beyond the Trinity) Tunes unto the Infinite – a Collection of Poems (courtesy Shri Yogeshwarji) Understanding and Practicing The Teachings of Swami Rama of the Himalayas Understanding the Chakra Puja Upadesamrta – The Ambrosial Advice of Sri Rupa Gosvami Upadesa Tiruvahaval by Sri Muruganar Upadesa Undiyar by Sri Muruganar Upadesha Sahasri (Prose) translated by Ken Knight Upanishads – An Explanation by Dr S Yegnasubramanian Upanishads – Breath of the Eternal Upanishads – Dialogues from the Upanishads by Swami Sivananda Saraswati Upanishads – Intepreting the Upanishads – Ananda Wood Upanishads – Principal Upanishads – Translated and Edited by Swami Nikhilananda Upanishads – Translated and Commentated by Swami Paramananda Upanishads – English Translation – Abridged Version Uttaranchal Vaishnava Handbook (Courtesy Pandit Sri Ram Ramanuja Achari) Vaishnava Prayer Book (Courtesy Pandit Sri Ram Ramanuja Achari) Vaishnavism by Sri.R.V.Seshadri Iyengar Vaishnavite Acharyas by T Rajagopla Acharya Vaishnavite Reformers Veda's Explained, Translator Ralph T. H. Griffith, Compile by Prof. M. M. Ninan Veda's Explained II by G.Saikrishna Veda's and Tantra (1951) Vedanta, An Introduction by Swami Dayananda Vedanta for Beginners by Swami Sivananda Vedanta, Immediate Knowledge and Happiness (Hindu Doctrine of Vedanta) by John Levy Vedanta, Nature of Man according to Vedanta by John Levy Vedanta, Heart of Hinduism by Hans Torwesten Vedanta Paribhasa Vedanta, Philosophy of the Divine Heritage of Men, Existence of God Vedanta Philosophy by F Max Muller Vedic-Agamic Cosmology Chart Vedic Astrology Vedic and Rasi Characteristics Vedic Astrology – Study by Acharya Aryabhatt Vedic Conception of Sound in Four Features Vedic Astrology – What is Vedic Astrology by Shyamasundara Dasa, Jyotish Sastri Vedic Calendar (courtesy Himalayan Academy) Vedic Culture/Sanathan Dharma/Hinduism – A Short Introduction by Shri Stephen Knapp Vedic Dharma, Summarized for High School and College Students by Dr. Arun Mehta, Vancouver Canada Vedic Experience, Hinduism's Contemporary Holy Bible By Professor Raimon Panikkar Vedic Experience, An Anthology of the Vedas for Modern Man by G. Saikrishna (Dedicated to His Holiness Maharshi Mahesh Yogi) Vedic Experience – An Anthology of the Vedas for Modern Man Vedic Math Vedic Mathematics – Myths and Reality Vedic Math – Brief Tutorial Vedic Marriage Hinduism, Vedic Culture by Shri Stephen Knapp Vedic Perspective of Sound, Science and Sprituality by M G Prasad Vedic Principles – Brief Summary Vedic Psychology for the Ills of Human Civilization by Swami Jnaneshvara Bharati Vedic Way of Knowing God, Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya (Dr. Frank Morales) Vedic Wisdom by Sri P V R Narasimha Rao
*** Vegetarian Resources (click on link) Why a Hindu is a Vegetarian by Swami Adhedananda, March 22, 1898 Vijnanabhairava or Divine Consciousness by Jaideva Singh Vidya and Samskara Vighna Nivaraka Chaturthi Ganesh Chaturthi Visiting a Hindu Temple Vivaha Samskara (Wedding Ceremony) Vivekachudamani of Shri Shankaracharya (book type 1) Vivekachudamani of Shri Shankaracharya (book type 2)
Vivekananda:
Advice to Householders Bhakti Yoga Vivekananda – A Biography Caste Problems Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda Education by Swami Vivekananda Flashes from Vivekananda Friend of All (Vivekenanda) How To Be a Yogi Jnana Yoga Karma Yoga Karma Yoga – Eight Lectures by Swami Vivekananda – New York 1895 Lectures of Vivekananda Meditation – An Overview Mother India Collection of Poems Quest For God Raja Yoga Poems Power Capsules for Students Short Life of Vivekananda The Master As I Saw Him (large file – 32mB) Thus Spake Vivekananda Vivekananda On Ramakrishina Vivekananda On the Vedas and Upanishads Wallpaper Viveka Chudamani of Sri Shankaracharya, Translation by Swami Madhavananda (1921) (large file 15 mB) What becomes of the Soul after Death by Swami Sivananda What every Hindu ought to know by A Hindu Monk (circa 1968) Weavers Wisdom 1080 (courtesy Himalayan Academy) Web of Indian Life, by Sister Nivedita/Margaret Noble (1904) Whispers of Eternity by Paramahansa Yogananada Why should we go to the Temple ? World as Power, Power as Life, John Woodroffe (1922) World Wide Hindu Culture and Vaishnava Bhakti by Dr. S. Venugopalarcharya (large file 57 mB) Yama and Niyama Slideshow (zip file 1.5 Mb) (courtesy Himalayan Academy – Kauai's Hindu Monastery) Yama and Niyama by Dada Rainjitananda Yamas and Niyamas, Exploring Yoga's Ethical Practices by Deborah Adele Yantra – Shri Yantra (a brief explanation) Yantra – Shri Yantra – an explanation by Maria Strutz Yantra – Shri Yantra – Lalita Tripurasundari Yantra – Shri Yantra and its Mathematical Properties by Alexey Pavlovich Kulaichev
Yoga:
12 Step Salute to the Sun An Introduction to the Philosophy of Yoga by Swami Krishnananda An Introduction to Yoga by Annie Besant Ashtanga Yoga as taught by Shri K. Pattabhi Jois Balancing Active and Receptive Energies: The Practice of Nadi Shodanam (Pranayama) by Kevin Hoffman Bikram Yoga – Poses, Posture, Pictures and Benefits Chakra and Kundalini Workbook Clearing Your Head: The Practice of Kapalabhati (Pranayama) by Kevin Hoffmann Crown of Life, A Study of Yoga by Kirpal Singh (1961) Doctrine and Practice of Yoga by A. P. Mukerji Easy Steps to Yoga by Swami Sivananda Essence of Yoga by Swami Sivananda Gnani Yoga – A Series of Lessons by Yogi Ramacharaka Hatha Yoga Pradipika – Himalayan Academy Hatha Yoga Pradipika by Yoga Swami Svatmarama Hindu Yogi – Science of Breath by Yogi Ramacharaka History of Modern Yoga How To Be a Yogi – Swami Abhedananda Inner Tantric Yoga by David Frawley Karma Yoga – Explanation by Sri N V Raguram Karma Yoga – Explanation by Swami Paramaarthanadaji Kriya Yoga Swami Satyananda Saraswati Kundalini Yoga by Sri Swami Sivananda Kundalini, The Secret of Yoga by Gopi Krishna Light on the Yoga Way of Light by Swami Chidananda Mudras – Yoga in your Hands Om Yoga – Its Theory and Practice by Swami Nirmalananda Giri Philosophy, Psychology and Practice of Yoga by Swami Chidananda Practical Guide to Integral Yoga Praana Praanee Praanayam, Exploring the Breath Technology of Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan, illustrated by Harjot Kaur Khalsa Pranayama – Breathing Prana Vidya by Swami Vibhooti Prasna Upanishad, translated by Swami- Sharvananda Purpose of Yoga by Shree Gopi Krishna Raja Yoga – Practice and Efficacyy of Sri RamChandra's Raja Yoga Raja Yoga Lectures by Swami Chidananda Sacred Jewels of Yoga Spiritual Teachings of Yoga Tempering the Mettle: The Practice of Bellows Breathing (Pranayama) by Michael Grady Surya Namaskar – illustrated by Subhash Khardekar Synthesis of Yoga by Shri Aurobindo What is Yoga? An explanation by M.G. Prasad Yamas and Niyamas, Exploring Yoga's Ethical Practices by Deborah Adele Yoga, The Essence of Life Swami Chidananda Saraswati Yoga – Science of Meditation, Asanas and Yoga Postures Swami Sivananda's Integral Yoga by Swami Venkatesananda Yoga: View over 400 Videos on YouTube by Swami Nityananda, Life Bliss Foundation Yoga and Meditation: Their Origins and Real Purpose by Stephen Knapp Yoga Breathing, Pranayama Made Easy by Scott Shaw Yoga for the Western World by Sir Paul Dukes K.B.E. (1 of 2) Yoga for the Western World by Sir Paul Dukes K.B.E. (2 of 2) Yoga's Forgotten Foundation – Twenty Timeless Keys to your Divine Destiny by Swami Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (courtesy Himalayan Academy) Yoga, How to Get Started by Stephen Knapp Yoga in Daily Life by Swami Sivananda Yoga in your Hands (Mudras) by Getrud Hirschi Yogi Philosophy – Forteen Lessons in Yogi Philosophy and Oriental Occultism by Yogi Ramacharaka Yoga Postures – Step by Step (with illustrations)
Yogananda – Sri Paramhansa Yogananda:
Autobiography of a Yogi Rajasi Janakananda – A Western Yogi The Master Said Yoga Darsana, The Sutras of Patanjali with the Bhasya of Vyasa by Ganganatha Jha Yoga of Kashmir Shaivism, Swami Shankarananda Yoga, Path to Holistic Health by B K S Iyengar (large file 49 MB) Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Interpretive Translation by Swami Jnaneshvara Bharati Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Narrative Translation by Swami Jnaneshvara Bharati Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Summary by Swami Jnaneshvara Bharati Yoga System by Swami Krishnananda (What is the real meaning of Yoga?) Yoga Vasishta (Laghu) by K. Narayanswami Aiyer Yoga Vasishta Sara – The Essence of Yoga Vasishta Sara Yogi Philosophy and Oriental Occultism By Yogi Ramacharaka (1904) and Light On The Path By Mabel Collins (1888) Yogis of India (Lives and Teachings) 1939
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