Questions tagged [book-recommendation]
For questions on book suggestions for various topics in Hinduism.
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I want to learn Sanskrit. Can anybody guide me how to start? [closed]
I want to learn Sanskrit. Can anybody guide me how to start???
Because I know Marathi, Hindi , English three languages I can not justified which medium will help me to learn Sanskrit in easy and ...
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Bhagavad-Gita: As It Is - version without interruptions?
I have read the Bhagavad-Gita: As It Is once before, and I would like to continue reading it. However, I find it very distracting to read it with the multi-page Purport sections between each verse. I ...
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What is the best way to get started with Astrology in Hinduism?
I have been trying to read about it on the internet but it is mostly superficial and out of context. I am planning to commit to buying a book for which I need recommendations.
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What is the most authoritative book/translation on Vignana Bhairava Tantra?
Which book is the original sanskrit account of Vignana Bhairava Tantra?
What is the story/events surrounding the time this Yoga method was introduced to the world?
Which is the best available English ...
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Sukthams with khilams from Rigveda?
I am deeply interested in receiving any printed Rig-Vedic hymns with khila vaakyams (supplement verses) arranged with swaras (tone for recitation).
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What are "khila vaakyams"?
FYI:
We have ...
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Where can I find a good comparitive study of the prasthana trayi commentaries?
Are there any good editions of texts available online or offline that provide a side by side, comparative study of the commentaries on the Prasthana trayi (Upanishads, Brahma Sutras and Bhagavad Gita)?...
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Adi Shankaracharya's biography
What are good Hindi /English or Telugu translation of Adi Shankaracharya's biography, Shankara Vijayam.
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Any books or links for information over Granthas on Vimanas?
There are some granthas on Vimanas like Vaimanikashastram by Bharadwaj Rishi and Samaranganasutradhar written by Bhoj Raja.
Can anyone share the name of books available or any source which is ...
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Book recommendation for a thorough treatise on Rishi Gautama's Nyaya Shastra?
An English translation with original Sanskrit verses would be ideal. It should cover all aspects/teachings contained in the Nyaya philosophy.
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Book recommendation for Ashtavakra Gita with original shlokas
I want to read the Ashtavakra Gita.
I find difficulty in finding the right translations and explanations. Can someone name some widely used translated forms of this book which contain the original ...
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Book of Illustration of Hindu Gods
Any Book or website with best illustration of Hindu Gods.. preferably illustrations based on Dhyan Shloka..
While searching for Book I came across these images.. they seems to be image of pages ...
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What are the good books available on all the Four Vedas in English
Can anyone please suggest me some good books on all the four Vedas in English. Books can be either in Hardcover or in Paperback but not ebook. If anyone has good sources or knowledge regarding this ...
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What are the teachings of Sri Jiddu Krishnamurti? [closed]
Can someone please tell me about the principal teachings and methodology of Jiddu Krishnamurti and his approach towards spiritual progress ?
Some people also believe that he was also related to "...
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Is Paramahansa the vahana to the promised land?
The great " Mystical Spirit Swan " known as Paramahansa is revered by Hindus, and is believed to be the vehicle to the promised land for the individuals Spirit. Is he composed of Swarupas ? If so ...
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Online books on Jyotisha
What are some good books available on Jyotisha online?
I am preferably looking for books for beginners, although any references are welcome.
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Which is the best translation of the Upanishads in English?
I'm currently studying a course on Hindu scriptures and would love to read the Upanishads. Please can someone guide me to the best translation there is available.
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Advaita vedanta texts recommendations
Can you please recommend some high quality texts on pure Advaita philosophy from an academic standpoint which are complete and exhaustive by themselves?
Academic works like that of P. S. Roodurmum (...
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Which are the books to be read for Spiritual and Physical pleasure? [closed]
can any one suggest the books to be read for Spiritual and Physical pleasure?
I have been in a dilema thought of reading Kamasutra but then a thought comes it is sin.
We all know gathering knowlede ...
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Where can I get good books / pdfs on Mira bai?
I wanted to read the life of Mira bai written by a devotee and not a historian who will try to cross verify whether the facts mentions are true or not. Poems are available online but a devotional book ...
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