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Best Hindu Sutras

The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali: A New Edition, Translation, and Commentary
Each sutra is presented as Sanskrit text, transliteration, and precise English translation, and is followed by Bryant's authoritative commentary, which is grounded in the classical understanding of yoga and conveys the meaning and depth of the su-tras in a user-friendly manner for a Western readership without compromising scholarly rigor or traditional authenticity. His book will surely be welcomed by both serious scholars and responsible practitioners.” ― Gerald James Larson, Rabindranath Tagore Professor Emeritus of Indian Cultures and Civilizations, Indiana University, Bloomington, and Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara. His book is a well-rounded and inspiriting course on the real connections between ideas, practices, and direct experience. “Edwin Bryant unpacks the layers of history and traditional commentaries that are in the suitcase of the Yoga Sutras . Understanding that all religious books operate in the context of lived communities, Bryant suggests that the worship of Vishnu as taught by Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita has played an important role in how the practice of yoga has been understood and communicated, particularly for the past five hundred years. “What I like about Edwin Bryant's edition is that it serves as a concordance of commentaries, a commentary on the commentaries without which this text (or any other compendium of sutras) is unintelligible.
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"Arrived in perfect condition; terrific new translation!"
"It's easy enough for the novice and is full of commentary and history for those who want to dive in."
"I have read more than a couple of books on yoga sutras , I was searching for another good commentary and I found this."
"This is a beautifully written book which explain Patanjali's Yoga Sutras lucidly and also discusses subjects around it in a scholarly but interesting way."
"Prof. Bryant's comprehensive knowledge of Indian philosophy, fidelity to the intent of the text (without the usual filtering to suit various Western prejudices and agendas) and passionate fondness for this material lift this version far above any others."
"Interesting and understandable."
"I have studied these in a variety of ways, and this book is excellent."
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Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: With Great Respect and Love
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is a concise English rendering of the classical text on yoga and meditation. Mukunda Stiles has been a student of yoga since 1969 and living and teaching in ashrams in both India and America.
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"I will have to read this many many times."
"Read slowly, great book."
"Easiest book to translate the Sutra's."
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Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
BKS Iyengar’s translation and commentary on these ancient yoga sutras has been described as the “bible” of yoga. “Patanjali's Yoga Sutras is the bible of yoga…”. Godfrey Devereux.
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"Excellent."
"Very thoroughly written book."
"This is a wonderful book."
"Completes my set by Iyengar, Light on Yoga, Light on Pranayama and now Light on the Yoga Sutras."
"Wish I had found this book earlier in my life."
"A wonderful book."
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Best Hindu Rituals & Practice

Tantric Massage For Beginners: Discover The Best Essential Tantric Massage And Tantric Love Making Techniques!
If you’ve answered yes to one or more of those questions or you’re just looking for a way to spice things up in the bedroom as you deepen the connection between you and your partner, then this might be the book for you! You’ll find information as to how the tantric sex movement got started over six thousand years ago, and how you can start practicing it today with your partner without feeling the pressure of having sexual intercourse!
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"I’m a self confessed moron and this book taught me everything about sensual touches that I haven’t introduced myself to previously."
"Informative."
"It has loads of good tips and traps alongside with the complete methods for whatever part of the body you're hoping to knead."
"This book is the one I look up to in learning how to perform tantric massage."
"I’m not confident and I don’t believe the people who commended this book and I thought this was just the newest non sense fad tantric massage eBook at first although when I came to actualize all tantric massage’s goodness, I had nothing but pure evidence."
"This book was a quick and dirty read some of which was already known, but there was some good info that encouraged the slowdown and enjoyment of Tantra."
"Tantric sex is about satisfying our partners, that is the thing that I cherished the most about this book, since sex is vital to make things work."
"I didn't learn anything new."
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Best Hindu Theology

The Bhagavad Gita, 2nd Edition
The Gita opens, dramatically, on a battlefield, as the warrior Arjuna turns in anguish to his spiritual guide, Sri Krishna, for answers to the fundamental questions of life. "No one in modern times is more qualified - no, make that 'as qualified' - to translate the epochal Classics of Indian Spirituality than Eknath Easwaran."
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"Very informative."
"There are many translations of the Gita but this one is a fantastic translation and very easy to read."
"Easwaran offers the best translation of this luminous text, couched in a volume replete with clear chapter discussions, and Easwaran's academic, yet heart-full, introduction."
"I feel as though it has enough information to make the epic understandable for a Westerner, without being overwhelming."
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Best Sacred Hindu Writings

The Bhagavad Gita, 2nd Edition
The Gita opens, dramatically, on a battlefield, as the warrior Arjuna turns in anguish to his spiritual guide, Sri Krishna, for answers to the fundamental questions of life. "No one in modern times is more qualified - no, make that 'as qualified' - to translate the epochal Classics of Indian Spirituality than Eknath Easwaran."
Reviews
"Very informative."
"There are many translations of the Gita but this one is a fantastic translation and very easy to read."
"Easwaran offers the best translation of this luminous text, couched in a volume replete with clear chapter discussions, and Easwaran's academic, yet heart-full, introduction."
"I feel as though it has enough information to make the epic understandable for a Westerner, without being overwhelming."
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Best Chakras

Chakra Wisdom Oracle Cards: The Complete Spiritual Toolkit for Transforming Your Life
Each original card connects with a major chakra and represents one of the mystical fables revealed by angels to psychic Tori Hartman following a near-death experience. It is a brilliant blend of all-inclusive spiritual values with Eastern esotericism into a powerful device for meditation and transformation. Each poignant and thought-provoking story will give you the feeling of a long lost treasure – uncovered truths just for the reader.” Mark Victor Hansen, Co-creator of The New York Times Best-selling Series, Chicken Soup for the Soul “Color is the energy vibration of the Universe.
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"Often we experience reality in ways that are uncomfortable or ‘not working’ right because we have energetic blockages (like in our chakras) or limiting beliefs. And the Chakra Wisdom Oracle doesn’t leave you hanging on how you can do this: each card comes with a legend, inspiration, personal inquiry, key ideas, keywords and a short meditation. So I asked on my Facebook page if anyone would like either a love or wealth intention reading (from the spreads at the back of the book) so I could test drive the oracle. So what did my Chakra Wisdom Oracle card guinea pig, the lovely Carol, have to say? The Chakra Wisdom Oracle cards are perfect if you want to really make changes in your life and are willing to work on blockages and beliefs."
"I was immediately intrigued and read all the reviews which indicated that these cards are fairly new on the scene. The complex depth of what each chakra stands for and holds is so simply and thoroughly acknowledged through the Legends, keywords, inspirations and meditations given for each card of each chakra. The packaging is also great though I agree with one other reviewer who said that the stack of cards, which 'nest' in a cut out area of the box, slip under the frame of the cut out, so like her, I tied my cards (with a gold elastic band) to keep them from slipping under the frame. I highly recommend these cards- without a doubt, they can help define, guide and analyze our state of mind and being."
"My favorite part is the different color cards and how it is all is explained very well. The set up is like a book you can read by each "chapter" but also can be a quick summary and reference guide."
"Good size, quality cards."
"I know art is subjective, but I like folk style art and even so these drawings are weak and elementary looking. For example "prayer" goes along with an image of a glass of lemonade on top of a table which overlooks high-rise city buildings and "Passion" is illustrated by a Disney-looking princess serving an elderly woman(???)."
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Best Gandhi

Gandhi: An Autobiography - The Story of My Experiments With Truth
Mohandas K. Gandhi is one of the most inspiring figures of our time. Gandhi's nonviolent struggles in South Africa and India had already brought him to such a level of notoriety, adulation, and controversy that when asked to write an autobiography midway through his career, he took it as an opportunity to explain himself. Although Gandhi presents his episodes chronologically, he happily leaves wide gaps, such as the entire satyagraha struggle in South Africa, for which he refers the reader to another of his books.
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"Very enlightening if read to the end."
"Excellent literature and grammar."
"The only thing that was disappointing is that I wish he had described his work in India more in this book."
"On reading My experiment with truth, one can see how much importance Gandiji has given for truthfulness, Ahimsa, equality, fighting to remove social evil, etc."
"I'm not qualified to comment on how representative this is of Gandhi's thought & life, nor how accurate it is as a history of India's liberation movement."
"The pervasive use of words no longer part of our common language and especially use of terms and names specific to religions and regions generally unfamiliar to us in the West make this a difficult read but still instructive."
"A deep incisive view of a human being trying to live the Dharmic life using the principles of Yama and Niyama."
"However, I found the book a bit tedious & he certainly had some bizarre ideas."
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