THE HIDDEN GLORY OF INDIA
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A concise, colourful overview of philosophy and culture of Vaishnavism, or bhakti-yoga, the hidden glory of India.
Unlike many books that explore India or Eastern spirituality, this work focuses on how Vaishnavism is India’s richest and most significant religious tradition. Those familiar with Krishna, Shiva, Ganesha, and Brahma will find them here described in their full cultural and scriptural context.
Drawing on his thirty years of research, Steven J. Rosen demystifies Gaudiya Vaishnavism, from the basics of the spiritual path to advanced techniques of mantra meditation.
The Hidden Glory of India is a beautiful full-colour presentation of ancient Vedic culture, with easy-to-read sections on such subjects as Krishna and His incarnations, Radha and the gopis, the significance of om, the meaning of mantras, the nature of the demigods, the Vedic perspectives on women, dance, music and art, and how all this relates to contemporary Hinduism. A perfect gift for yourself, family members or friends, The Hidden Glory of India is as delightful to look at as it is rich in philosophy and wisdom.
Special Features:
Over 400 full colour pictures & illustrations
Sacred places travel guides
Author: Steven Rosen
Paperback; 192 pages; 24 x 20.3 (centimeters); 5.5 x 8 (inches)
Publisher: The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust; First issue: 2002
Table of Contents
Introduction
Spiritual India
Hinduism
Chapter One: Sacred Texts
The Vedic Literature
Srimad Bhagavatam
The Bhagavatam: Its Contents
The Mahabharata
The Bhagavad-gita
Gita Commentaries
Ramayana
Rama Retellings
Chapter Two: Vaishnava Roots
Early Vaishnavism: Southern Roots
Early Vaishnavism: Northern Roots
Buddha and Shankara
Acharyas
Chapter Three: The Godhead
Three Aspects of God
Three Aspects: An Analogy
Sri Krishna
Expansions of Krishna
Avataras of Vishnu
Nrisimha Avatara
The Original Goddess
Radha
The Gopis
Tulasi Devi
Chapter Four: The Demigods
Demigods
Shiva
Durga
Maya
Ganesha
Brahma
Sarasvati
Hanuman
Chapter Five: Time & Space
The Four Ages
Time
Vedic Cosmology
The Spiritual Sky
Karma and Reincarnation
Chapter Six: The Hidden Incarnation
Sri Chaitanya: An Introduction
Sri Chaitanya: His Life
Sri Chaitanya: His Teachings
The Six Goswamis
Bhakti: Devotional Love
Chapter Seven: Sacred Places
Temples
Sacred Architecture
Vrindavana
Navadvipa
Mayapur
The Ganges
Jagannatha Puri
The Festival of the Chariots
Travel Information
Chapter Eight: The Arts
Fine Arts
Poetry
Drama
Dance
Music
Chapter Nine: Practitioners
What Is a Devotee?
The Guru Principle
Srila Prabhupada
Sadhus
Women
Jesus in India?
Chapter Ten: Practices and Teachings
Varnashrama
Yoga
The Yoga System: The Eight Steps of Ashtanga-Yoga
Meditation
Mandalas and Yantras
Idols and Deities
Deity Worship
Language
Dress
Sacred Cow
Vegetarianism
Festivals
The Modes of Nature
Ayurveda
Vedic Astrology
The Gayatri Mantra
Sound
Chanting
The Maha-mantra
Afterword
Credits
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