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Dancing with Śiva§
Hinduism’s Contemporary Catechism§
This remarkable 1,008-page sourcebook covers every subject, answers every question and quenches the thirst of the soul for knowledge of God and the Self. Clearly written and lavishly illustrated, expertly woven with 600 verses from the Vedas, Agamas and other holy texts, 165 South Indian paintings, 40 original graphics, a 40-page time-line of India’s history and a 190-page lexicon of English, Sanskrit and Tamil. A spiritual gem and great value at twice the price. “The most comprehensive and sensitive introduction to the living spiritual tradition of Hinduism ...a feast for the heart and the mind (Georg Feuerstein).” Fifth edition, 1997, 8.5” x 5.5”, softcover (ISBN 0-945497-97-0), $29.85.§
Living with Śiva §
Hinduism’s Contemporary Culture§
Hindu culture is nowhere illumined better than in this collection of Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami’s honest, unflinching thoughts on every aspect of human life. These are given in the form of 365 sutras—spiritual rules for the lion-hearted, verses on how Hindus approach God, family life, sex, relationships, money, food, health, social protocol, worship and more. This book proclaims and clearly explains the ancient wisdom of how followers of Sanatana Dharma lived and interrelated with one another in the days when love and peace, respect and wisdom prevailed, and it shows how that spiritual life can and should be lived today. First edition, 1991, 8.5” x 5.5”, 228 pages, illustrated, softcover (ISBN 0-945497-44-x), $8.95.§
Merging with Śiva §
Hinduism’s Contemporary Metaphysics §
Here is the ultimate text for the really serious seeker. It may well go down in history as the richst and most inspired statement of meditation and God Realization ever, in any language. Yet, it’s userfriendly, easy to follow, sensible and nonacademic! Merging with Śiva is 365 daily lessons, one for each day of the year, about the core of your own being. It’s about God, about the mystical realm of the fourteen chakras, the human aura, karma, force fields, thought and the states of mind, the two paths, samadhi and so much more. For the first time we include in this book the cream of Gurudeva’s mystical inspired talk booklets, such as “The Self God,” “The Clear White Light,” “The River of Life” and many surprises for old-timers. Illustrated with fifty original South Indian paintings. First edition, 1999, 8.5" x 5.5," 1,408 pages, softcover (ISBN 0-945497-74-1), $39.75.§
Loving Gaṇeśa §
Hinduism’s Endearing Elephant-Faced God§
It began September 21, 1995, when an image of Ganesha in a New Delhi temple began sipping milk, a modern miracle soon witnessed by millions, in temples, shrines and homes worldwide. How timely that, just days before, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami had finished the 800-page sourcebook Loving Gaṇeśa. The book is simple, deep and practical, teaching how Ganesha’s grace can be attained by devotion, song, prayer and meditation. “Lord Ganesha comes to life through the pages of this inspired masterpiece. Loving Gaṇeśa makes approaching Ganesha easy and inspiring (The Mystic Trader).” First Edition, 1996, 8.5” x 5.5”, 794 pages, beautifully illustrated with classical Rajput paintings, softcover (ISBN 0-945497-64-4), $24.85.§
The Master Course §
Śaivite Hindu Religion§
What every Hindu parent needs: intelligent, nonviolent, traditional texts for their kids—an illustrated, seven-book series called The Master Course, teaching philosophy, culture and family life. Based on the holy Vedas, this course is the loving work of Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, based on the Saiva Neri course from the Sri Lankan school system. An excellent resource for educators and parents, it explains the “why” of each belief and practice in simple terms in three languages. “A commendable, systematically conceived course useful to one and all with special significance to fortunate children who shall be led on the right path (Sri Sri Sri Tiruchi Mahaswamigal, Bangalore, India).” Book One (5- to 7-year-old level) is available in a Hindi-Tamil-English edition. Softcover, 8.5” x 5.5”, 170 pages, $12.95. Book Two (6- to 8-year-old level), English-Tamil-Malay, 196 pages, $12.95.§
The Vedic Experience §
Back when we were gathering Vedic verses for Dancing with Śiva, we could hardly believe our eyes when we came upon this brilliant anthology from the Vedic Samhitas, Brahmanas, Aranyakas and Upanishads and other scriptures. This Vedic epiphany tells the story of the universal rhythms of nature, history and humanity. The translation and abundant commentary are the work of renaissance thinker Raimon Panikkar—the fruit of twelve years of daily sadhana in Varanasi between 1964 and 1976 while he lived above a Siva temple on the Holy Ganga. He considers it perhaps his most significant literary contribution. This classic makes the Vedas available to all. Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1977, smythe-sewn and case bound, cloth cover, 8.5” x 5.5”, 1,000 pages, $41.§
Hinduism Today §
The International Monthly Magazine§
Since 1979 Hinduism Today has been the foremost news magazine on Sanatana Dharma worldwide. For Hindus and non-Hindus alike, it covers the life, experience and ways of a faith in renaissance in communities from New Delhi to New York, from Moscow to Durban. Coverage includes religion, controversy, yoga, vegetarianism, meditation, nonviolence, environmental ethics, pilgrimage, interfaith harmony, family life, and more. Reporting from the spectrum of Hindu lineages, leaders and personalities, it is clear, articulate and stunning in full-color photos and art. Bring classical culture and contemporary wisdom to your fingertips each month. US$3.95; CAN$4.95 • ISSN 0896-0801; UPC: 0-7447012134-3. See order form for subscription rates.§
Lemurian Scrolls §
Angelic Prophecies Revealing Human Origins§
Enliven your spiritual quest with this clairvoyant revelation of mankind’s journey to Earth millions of years ago from the Pleiades and other planets to further the soul’s unfoldment. Learn about the ensuing challenges and experiences faced in evolving from spiritual bodies of light into human form and the profound practices followed in ancient Lemuria. These angelic prophecies, read by Sivaya Subramuniyaswami from akashic records written two million years ago, will overwhelm you with a sense of your divine origin, purpose and destiny and motivate a profound rededication to your spiritual quest. An extraordinary metaphysical book which answers the great questions: Who am I? Where did I come from? Where am I going? First Edition, 1998, 7” x 10”, 400 pages, beautifully illustrated with original drawings, smythe-sewn and case bound with printed color cover (ISBN 0-945497-70-9), $29.85.§
Monks’ Cookbook—Vegetarian Recipes from Kauai’s Hindu Monastery§
South Indian ashrams serve the finest cruelty-free meals enjoyed anywhere, and Kauai’s Hindu Monastery carries on the 6,000-year-old tradition. Now the monks have shared their secret collection of recipes, gathered over the years and perfected in the Islands made famous by, wouldn’t you know, Captain Cook! Enhance all your meals with this cornucopia of Jaffna-style and Indian dishes from around the world for daily meals and elaborate festivals. Also included is a 30-page ready reference on the unique ayurvedic qualities of a vast variety of spices, grains, fruits and vegetables. First Edition, 1997, 8.5” x 11”, 104 pages, lightly illustrated, durable paper, maroon spiral binding, softcover (ISBN 0-945497-71-7), $16.95.§
Hawaiian-Grown Rudraksha Beads §
Here is a 36-bead strand, packed with Hawaii’s sublime life-energy. The beads, gathered fresh each year from the Rudraksha forest floor at Kauai’s Hindu Monastery, lovingly cleaned an strung, are five-faced and roughly 3/4-inch in diameter, with small gold beads in between. $54.§
“Aum Namasivaya” Bracelet §
With this handsome piece of Indian jewelry for men or women, you can wear the most sacred Saiva mantra, “Aum Namasivaya,” all day as a reminder of God’s grace at work in your life. Best quality, made in India from silver, copper and brass, with the mantra in Sanskrit. Band is five-eighths inches wide. Excellent for gifts. $30. Gold plated: $59.85.§