Hinduisme: liv og lære

"Mark Matousek was a nonbeliever when he met Mother Meera in 1985. Yet, in her presence, he experienced inexplicable occurrences that forced him to challenge his worldview. Mother Meera, born Kamala Reddy is believed by her thousands of devotees to be an embodiment of the Divine Mother. But who is Mother Meera, really? Now, in this deeply moving and wise book, Matousek brings us as close as possible to this extraordinary woman. He takes us on a mysterious quest into the "unseen world" where the divine and human intersect"--

Women and Sabarimala is an answer to the question "Why aren't women of menstrual age not allowed to enter Sabarimala?" This book presents a never-before discussed perspective on the science behind the restrictions on women in Sabarimala temple. Women and Sabarimala is a rare book and is written from a woman's perspective, explaining the nature of the temple through India's traditional knowledge systems such as Ayurveda, Chakras, Tantra and Agama Shastra. At the same time, the author's personal experiences simplify the understanding of these deep sciences, providing a glimpse into how temples such as Sabarimala impact the human physiology and in particular, women's menstrual cycles. This book will change the way Hindu temples, especially Sabarimala, is perceived and experienced.

A secret school of Tantric Sadhana

About the BookA COMPREHENSIVELY RESEARCHED BOOK ON THE LIFE AND PHILOSOPHY OF ADI SHANKARACHARYAWhat is Brahman? What is its relationship to Atman? What is an individual's place in the cosmos? Is a personalised god and ritualistic worship the only path to attain moksha? Does caste matter when a human is engaging with the metaphysical world? The answers to these perennial questions sparkle with clarity in this seminal account of a man and a saint, who revived Hinduism and gave to Upanishadic insights a rigorously structured and sublimely appealing philosophy.Jagad Guru Adi Shankaracharya (788-820 CE) was born in Kerala and died in Kedarnath, traversing the length of India in his search for the ultimate truth. In a short life of thirty-two years, Shankaracharya not only revived Hinduism, but also created the organisational structure for its perpetuation through the mathas he established in Sringeri, Dwaraka, Puri and Joshimatha.Adi Shankaracharaya: Hinduism's Greatest Thinker is a meticulously researched and comprehensive account of his life and philosophy. Highly readable, and including a select anthology of Shankaracharya's seminal writing, the book also examines the startling endorsement that contemporary science is giving to his ideas today. A must-read for people across the ideological spectrum, this book reminds readers about the remarkable philosophical underpinning of Hinduism, making it one of the most vibrant religions in the world.About the AuthorPavan K. Varma is a writer-diplomat and was till recently an MP in the Rajya Sabha. He was earlier Advisor to the Chief Minister of Bihar, with the rank of Cabinet Minister. He has been India's Ambassador in several countries, also Director of the Nehru Centre in London, Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, and Press Secretary to the President of India. Author of over a dozen successful books, Pavan K. Varma was conferred an Honorary Doctoral Degree for his contribution to the fields of diplomacy, literature, culture and aesthetics by the University of Indianapolis in 2005. He was also conferred the Druk Thuksey, Bhutan's highest civilian award, in 2012.

This book is an answer to all those who have asked the question "Why are women in the menstrual age not allowed to enter Sabarimala?" This book presents a never-before discussed perspective on the science behind the restrictions on women in Sabarimala temple. The information provided in this book comes from the author's direct experience of visiting five temples associated with Sabarimala and recording how it impacted her physical and emotional health. This is a rare book on Sabarimala, written from a woman's perspective, explaining the nature of the temple through India's traditional knowledge systems such as Ayurveda, Chakras, Tantra and Agama Shastra. At the same time, the author's personal experiences simplify the understanding of these deep sciences, providing the reader a glimpse into how temples such as Sabarimala impact the human physiology and in particular, women's menstrual cycles. This book will change the way Hindu temples, especially Sabarimala, is perceived and experienced.

By looking at the itineraries of specific individual Indian and Swiss actors going back and forth between India and Switzerland during the first half of twentieth century, the book explores the history of cultural relations between both countries. The itineraries studied here are those of Frieda Hauswirth, who searched for ways to contribute to the Indian freedom struggle; of Eva Lombard and Elisabeth Petitpierre, who went to India in order to practice medicine and save souls; of Jakob Urner, a missionary who developed an elective affinity for the Lingayat religious literature; of Selvarajan Yesudian, who teamed up with the esotericist Elisabeth Haich, and taught in Switzerland an idiosyncratic conception of yoga; and of Lizelle Reymond who published a widely read book recounting her encounter with the samkhya master Sri Anirvan.

At the heart of Hinduism lies a vast and diverse collection of sacred texts, known collectively as the Hindu scriptures. These texts are revered by Hindus around the world as a source of wisdom, inspiration, and guidance on the path to spiritual enlightenment.The purpose of this book, "Hindu Scriptures and Their Teachings," is to provide readers with an overview of the most important Hindu scriptures and the teachings contained within them. Each chapter is dedicated to a specific text or philosophical system, and offers a concise yet comprehensive summary of its key ideas and teachings.In these pages, readers will discover the profound insights of the Vedas, the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, the Puranas, and many other sacred texts that have shaped Hinduism and influenced the spiritual lives of millions of people around the world. They will explore the various schools of Hindu philosophy, including Advaita Vedanta, Dvaita Vedanta, and Vishishtadvaita Vedanta, and gain an understanding of the complex and nuanced ways in which these systems approach questions of the nature of the self, the ultimate reality, and the relationship between the individual and the divine.Throughout the book, readers will be introduced to the core teachings of Hinduism, including the concepts of karma, dharma, moksha, and the various paths to spiritual liberation. They will learn about the Hindu approach to ethics and morality, and gain insights into the role of devotion, meditation, and yoga in the quest for spiritual enlightenment.This book is intended for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of Hinduism, whether they are new to the religion or have been studying it for many years. It is written in a clear and accessible style, and assumes no prior knowledge of Hindu philosophy or theology.As the author of this book, I have endeavored to present the teachings of Hinduism in a way that is both informative and engaging, while also respecting the diversity of perspectives and experiences within this rich and complex tradition. I hope that readers will find this book to be a useful and enlightening resource, and that it will inspire them to continue exploring the rich and fascinating world of Hinduism.

The tension between Hinduism as an ancient Indian religion and Christianity as a religion associated with foreign power and colonialism, continues to animate Hindu-Christian relations today. The handbook describes both the rich history of productive Hindu-Christian encounters, and moments of conflict between Hindus and Christians.

Women and Sabarimala is an answer to the question "why aren't women of menstrual age allowed to enter Sabarimala?" This book presents a never-before discussed perspective on the science behind the restrictions on women in the Sabarimala temple. The information provided comes from the author's experience of visiting five temples associated with Sabarimala and recording how it impacted her physical and emotional health. Women and Sabarimala is a rare book and is written from a woman's perspective, explaining the nature of the temple through India's traditional knowledge systems, such as Ayurveda, Chakras, Tantra and Agama Shastra. At the same time, the author's personal experiences simplify the understanding of these deep sciences, providing a glimpse into how temples impact the human physiology and, in particular, women's menstrual cycles. This book will change the way Hindu temples, especially Sabarimala, are perceived and experienced.

The Vedas are the oldest scriptures in the world. The entire lifestyle of Hinduism is based on the Vedas. The Vedas have solutions to every problem of man, including Brahma, the universe, astrology, mathematics, chemistry, medicine, nature, astronomy, geography, history, and Hindu customs.In the Vedas, the gods are addressed to Lord Indra, Agni, Vayu, Vishnu, Prajapati, Surya, etc. These scriptures are the storehouse of intact knowledge. Their sutras are filled with life-nectar, which can only give a living being immortality.