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	Vedanta Classics on Bhakti


	SRIMAD BHAGAVATA Volume-1 Four Volumes Translated by Swami Tapasyananda After the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita, the Srimad Bhagavata is one of the most authoritative of Indian scriptures. Complete text, verse by verse English translation, and elaborate introduction to each of the 4 volumes, notes on select topics, glossary of philosophic terms and general index. pages 456+xlvi ISBN 043-7 Rs.150.00 Add to Cart
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	SRIMAD BHAGAVATA Volume-2 Four Volumes Translated by Swami Tapasyananda pages 456+xlvi ISBN 439-2 Rs.150.00 Add to Cart
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	SRIMAD BHAGAVATA Volume-3 Four Volumes Translated by Swami Tapasyananda pages 448+xiv ISBN 352-3 Rs.150.00 Add to Cart
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	SRIMAD BHAGAVATA Volume-4 Four Volumes Translated by Swami Tapasyananda pages 250+x ISBN 077-1 Rs.100.00 Add to Cart
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	ADHYATMA RAMAYANA Translated by Swami Tapasyananda Presents in the much shorter compass of 3643 verses, the whole of the Rama's story viewed in a spiritual setting. Here Rama is not only a great personage, an exemplar of the highest ideals of Dharma, but the very God, the Divine incarnate. Text in Sanskrit with English translation. pages 376+xiv ISBN 004-4 Rs.120.00 Add to Cart
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	SUNDARA KANDAM Translated by Swami Tapasyananda Of the six sections of the Ramayana, the present volume comprises the fifth. Consisting as it does of 2885 Sanskrit verses, the Sundara kandam deals with the heroic exploits of Hanuman in one day and night, during which he crossed over to Sri Lanka, discovered Sita, inflicted crushing defeat on Rakshasa forces, set fire to Lanka and flew back to convey the news of Sita to Rama. Text in Sanskrit with English translation. pages 286+xvi ISBN 333-7 In Press
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	NARAYANEEYAM Translated by Swami Tapasyananda In Narayaneeyam, a poetical hymn of 1036 verses, Narayana Bhattatiri (16th century) gives a masterly summary of the subject matter dealt with in the 14,000 verses of the Bhagavata Purana. A close study of this work will help one gain an insight into authentic Bhakti traditions of India in a short compass. Besides this, the book is noted for the fascinating way in which it portrays the life and achievements of Sri Krishna. pages 364+xliv ISBN 419-8 Rs.80.00 Add to Cart
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	BHAKTI RATNAVALI Translated by Swami Tapasyananda An anthology of four hundred and odd verses selected by a medieval ascetic named Vishnu Puri, from the Srimad Bhagavata. In these verses we get a clear outline of the doctrine of Bhakti, both in its theory and practice, as conceived by the great devotional text, the Bhagavata. pages 256+iv ISBN 224-1 Rs.30.00 Add to Cart
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	SRI VISNU SAHASRANAMA Translated by Swami Tapasyananda Thousand names in praise of Vishnu. The names are given both individually (Namavali) and continuously as hymn (Stotra) in Sanskrit and transliteration. In a separate section, Sankara’s commentary is given in English translation along with each name. Also included are the introductory and concluding verses, plus the meditation on Vishnu,in Sanskrit, with transliteration, and English translation. pages 216+viii ISBN 420-1 Rs.30.00 Add to Cart
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	SRI LALITA SAHASRANAMA Translated by Swami Tapasyananda Thousand names in praise of the Divine Mother. The names are given both in verse form for chanting and listed individually (Namavali) for archana. The text of the meditation, stotra, and Namavali is given in Sanskrit, with transliteration, and English translation. The translation of the Namavali is an extension of an earlier one by D.S. Sharma, who also wrote the extensive introduction. pages 282+x ISBN 099-2 Rs.40.00 Add to Cart
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	DEVI MAHATMYAM Translated by Swami Jagadiswaranda A text in praise of the valour of the Divine Mother. This edition is specially designed for chanting. The Devi Mahatmyam text is in Sanskrit with running English translation, so that either may be read without a break. Brief explanatory footnotes are added. pages 170+xvii ISBN 139-3 Rs.25.00 Add to Cart
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	SAUNDARYA LAHARI Translated by Swami Tapasyananda Sankara's adoration of the Divine Mother. He goes into ecstasy describing the loveliness, glory and power of the Divine Mother. pages 182+viii ISBN 244-6 Rs.35.00 Add to Cart
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	SIVANANDA LAHARI Translated by Swami Tapasyananda Here Sankara pours out not only his heart but also all his poetic skill in painting a picture of Siva which no one can view without a thrill. These hundred verses have been aptly called Sivananda Lahari, the waves of bliss that inundate those who contemplate on Siva. pages 88+x ISBN 010-9 In Press
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	NARADA BHAKTI SUTRAS Translated by Swami Tyagishananda This precious gem of love is a guide book for sincere seekers of God treading the path of devotion. With Sanskrit text, word-for-word meaning, English rendering of the text and elaborate explanatory and critical notes. pages 256+viii ISBN 329-9 Rs.40.00 Add to Cart
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	NARADA'S WAY OF DIVINE LOVE Translated by Swami Prabhavananda A book on the Narada's aphorisms on devotion. Translation of each Sutra with commentary, illustrated by quotations from various scriptures and examples from the lives of holy men of many religious traditions. Introduction by Christopher Isherwood. pages 178+xvi ISBN 506-2 In Press*
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	SRIMAD RAMAYANA D.S. Sarma The most ancient Sanskrit epic poem, estimated to have been composed by sage Valmiki about 5000 B.C, the Ramayana describes the life of Sri Rama. The epic is a storehouse of spiritual wisdom and has helped to shape the ideals and character of the Indian people since antiquity. The present work is a beautifully condensed retelling of the Ramayana in simple English. pages 386+vi ISBN 222-5 In Press
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	SRIMAD BHAGAVATAM, The Wisdom of God Swami Prabhavananda* Conveys the essence of the Bhagavata in excellent English. The primary object has been to interpret the inner spirit of the Sanskrit text. pages 320+viii ISBN 073-7 Rs.35.00 Add to Cart
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	SRI RUDRAM AND PURUSHASUKTAM Translated by Swami Amritananda Sri Rudram and the Purushasuktam are a pair of mellifluous Vedic hymns that can readily waft us to ethereal spiritual heights. Text with word-for-word meaning and brief notes from classic Sanskrit commentaries. pages viii+188 ISBN 802-9 Rs.40.00 Add to Cart
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	Asya Vamiya Suktam Swami Amirtananda ISBN 861-4 Rs.40.00 Add to Cart
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	HYMNS AND PRAYERS TO GODS AND GODDESSES pages xxviii+268 ISBN 02437 Rs.30.00 Add to Cart
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	JIVAN-MUKTI-VIVEKA By Swami Vidyaranya pages viii+392 ISBN 02441 In Press
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	NARADA BHAKTI SUTRAS By Swami Bhuteshananda pages 212 ISBN 02442 Rs.40.00 Add to Cart
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	THE WAY TO GOD By Swami Lokeswarananda pages xiii+466 ISBN 03012 In Press
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	Devi Mahatmyam (Transliteration) Swami Jagadiswarananda pages 173+xxviii ISBN 946-7 Rs.40.00 Add to Cart
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