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  • The Samnyasa Upanisadsby Patrick Olivelle

    Oxford University Press 2006; US$ 33.99

    Note on the Translation INTRODUCTION 1. The Samnyasa Upanisads 2. Renunciation and Society: The Inner Conflict of Tradition 3. The Nature and Purpose of Renunciation 4. The Rite of Renunciation 5. The Classifications of Renouncers 6. The Behavior and Customs of Renouncers TRANSLATIONS 1. Aruni Upanisad 2-3. Laghu-Samnyasa Upanisad and Kundika Upanisad 4.... more...

  • God Inside Outby Don Handelman; David Shulman; Carmel Berkson

    Oxford University Press 1997; US$ 69.99

    Siva, a Hindu god, plays dice with his wife, to whom he habitually loses. The result of the game is our world, which turns the god inside-out and changes his internal composition. This book aims to show the logic implicit in this theology of play, fragmentation, divine self-knowledge and love. more...

  • Seeing Krishnaby Margaret H. Case

    Oxford University Press 1999; US$ 34.99

    This work aims to offer a close-up view of the religious world of one of the most influential families in Vrinbadan, India's premier place of pilgrimage for worshipers of Krishna. This priestly family has arguably been the most creative force in this important town. more...

  • The Life of Hinduismby John Stratton Hawley; Vasudha Narayanan

    University of California Press 2006; US$ 29.95

    The Life of Hinduism brings together a series of essays?many recognized as classics in the field?that present Hinduism as a vibrant, truly ?lived? religion. Celebrating the diversity for which Hinduism is known, this volume begins its journey in the ?new India? of Bangalore, India?s Silicon Valley, where global connections and local traditions rub... more...

  • Self-Surrender (prapatti) to God in Shrivaishnavismby Srilata Raman

    Taylor and Francis 2006; US$ 49.95

    Filling the most glaring gap in Shrivaishnava scholarship, this book deals with the history of interpretation of a theological concept of self-surrender-prapatti in late twelfth and thirteenth century religious texts of the Shrivaishnava community of South India. This original study shows that medieval sectarian formation in its theological dimension... more...

  • Bhagavad Gitaby Graham M. Schweig

    HarperCollins 2010; US$ 11.99

    The Bhagavad Gita is often regarded as the Bible of India. With a gripping story and deeply compelling message, it is unquestionably one of the most popular sacred texts of Asia and, along with the Bible and the Qur'an, one of the most important holy scriptures in the world. Part of an ancient Hindu epic poem, the dialogue of the Bhagavad Gita... more...

  • The Chaitanya Vaishnava Vedanta of Jiva Gosvamiby Ravi M. Gupta

    Taylor and Francis 2004; US$ 168.00

    The Chaitanya Vaishnava tradition is famous for its depth of devotion to Krishna, the blue-hued Deity. Chaitanya Vaishnavas are known for having refined the practice and aesthetics of devotion into a sophisticated science. This imposing devotional edifice was constructed upon a solid foundation of philosophical argument and understanding. In this... more...

  • Bhagavad Gita for Modern Timesby Swami Sadashiva Tirtha

    Sat Yuga Press 2007; US$ 15.95

    In this new translation and commentary on the ancient Sanskrit text, Swami Tirtha offers a completely fresh and accessible interpretation, making it easy to apply its teachings to daily life. The timeless wisdom of the Gita is illuminated by modern-day, real-world instances examining personal spiritual goals, and family, career, social, and environmental... more...

  • A Place at the Multicultural Tableby Prema A. Kurien

    Rutgers University Press 2007; US$ 19.00

    Multiculturalism in the United States is commonly lauded as a positive social ideal celebrating the diversity of our nation. But, in reality, immigrants often feel pressured to create a singular formulation of their identity that does not reflect the diversity of cultures that exist in their homeland. Hindu Americans have faced this challenge over... more...

  • Gender and Narrative in the Mahabharataby Simon Brodbeck; Brian Black

    Taylor and Francis 2007; US$ 49.95

    The Sanskrit Mahabharata is one of the most important texts to emerge from the Indian cultural tradition. At almost 75,000 verses it is the longest poem in the world, and throughout Indian history it has been hugely influential in shaping gender and social norms. In the context of ancient India, it is the definitive cultural narrative in the construction... more...