Guest guest Posted May 18, 1999 Report Share Posted May 18, 1999 Greetings from Indiaclub.com Weekly Newsletter! http://www.indiaclub.com phone:1-888-935-CLUB --\ ------------ >From our Philosophy shelf - Some new and classic books --\ ------------ Ramakrishna and His Disciples by Christopher Isherwood http://www.indiaclub.com/cgi-win/book/bookstor/bookstor.exe/showbook?1861 This new Life of Sri Ramakrishna by a writer of world-wide repute, enjoys certain advantages over the other two biographies of Sri Ramakrishna, written by the great Western savants Max Muller in 1898 and Romain Rolland in 1929. "This is the story of a phenomenon. I will begin by calling him simply that, rather than 'holy man', 'mystic', 'saint', or 'avatar'; all emotive words with mixed associations which may attract some readers, repel others…" With these words, Christopher Isherwood introduces the subject of his biography. He does not attempt to interpret the life of Ramakrishna, but is content to state the facts incorporating all available data. Unlike earlier foreign biographies of Ramakrishna - Max Muller and Romain Rolland - Isherwood did not write of him as a distant admirer, but as a devotee who enjoyed an advantage over them; for he had at his disposal more material, collected through a careful study of not only Ramakrishna literature, but also Hindu religion and philosophy, besides two visits to India. His prose is easy and flowing, not a word is wasted, and everything is seen in precise and day-light-clear shape. His style impresses itself on the reader's mind as expressive of a calm conviction, unmixed with emotion. --\ ------------ Hindu Thought & Carmelite Mysticism by Swami Siddheswarananda http://www.indiaclub.com/cgi-win/book/bookstor/bookstor.exe/showbook?1882 This study in comparative mysticism explores the relationship between Hindu mystics and Christian Carmelite mystics using Jnana, bhakti, and raja yogas as a basis for comparison as well as the sacred scriptures of both traditions. AUTHOR: Swami was a prince of the House of Cochin who after serving the order of Ramakrishna many years in India was sent to France in 1937 to found a Vedanta Centre near Paris. He was well known in France as an author and lecturer. TRANSLATOR: This book has been translated from French by William Buchanan- a retired professor of Humanities now living at the Vivekananda Monastery and Retreat in Ganges, Michigan, USA. --\ ------------ Structural Depths of Indian Thought by P T Raju http://www.indiaclub.com/cgi-win/book/bookstor/bookstor.exe/showbook?1890 An indispensable companion volume to the standard works of S Radhakrishnan and S N Dasgupta. This work, both comparative and critical, is meant to be an intensive philosophical study of Indian philosophies for students in India and abroad. Raju's work makes it clearer than ever before that Indian philosophy is merely not a salvation doctrine, but also has a vigorous academic side, which makes it easy for western philosophers to comprehend Indian thought. The reader will see important and profound explanations of Time, Space, Causality, Being, Becoming, the Logos and its forms and so on. This work will be extremely useful for East-West studies in depth. "Raju has an intimate acquaintance with a remarkable range of western thinkers and this distinguishes his work from most of what have gone before . . ." - -John E Smith, Clark Professor of Philosophy, Yale University "Raju's credentials are impeccable. He is one of the few scholars in the world who could presume to write a major work on Indian thought. Accordingly, his knowledge of the Indian schools is accurate and impressive." - - Harold H Oliver, Professor of Philosophy, Boston University "The book is remarkable for its comprehensiveness in combination with extensive critical discussions. . . It is a monument to a senior Indian philosopher's lifelong study and thoughtful critical consideration of the great classic systems of his tradition. - - Karl H Potter, Professor of Philosophy, University of Washington CONTENTS: Introduction / Ideas of the Upanisads / The Mimamsa and the Sovereignty of Ethical Law / The Carvaka and its Anti-Vedic Materialism / Jainism and the Ethics of Self-Conquest / Buddhism and the Ideal of Enlightenment / The Nyaya and the Architechtonic of Logic / The Vaisesika and the Doctrine of Particulars / The Sankhya and the Ideal of Self-Discrimination / The Yogas and Self-Realization Through Psycho-Physical Practice / Introduction to the Vedantic Schools / The Vedanta of Sankara: Non-Dualism / The Vedanta of Ramanuja: Non-Dualism of the Qualified Brahman / The Vedanta of Madhva: Dualism of God and the World / Other Vedantins, Kasmir Saivism, and Saktism / The Philosophy of the Bhagavadgita / Contemporary Indian Philosophy / Conclusion & Appendices + Bibliography + Index. AUTHOR: Born in 1904 in India, P T Raju took his Ph.D. from Calcutta University. He is the author of hundreds of articles and numerous books. His works have been translated into many languages including German, Spanish and Japanese. He was awarded Padma Bhushan for his contributions to East-West understanding. He was Professor of Philosophy and Psychology at the University of Rajasthan and then Professor of Philosophy and Indian Studies at the College of Wooster, Wooster, Ohio. --\ ------------ A Dictionary of Gods and Other Mythological Characters by Uday Lal L http://www.indiaclub.com/cgi-win/book/bookstor/bookstor.exe/showbook?1891 This unique compilation provides, in an alphabetical order, a brief life sketch of various gods, deities and other mythological characters from all over the world. The author has garnered valuable information and facts from diverse sources in order to bring together the products of his research in a compact and easy-to-refer volume. The gods and characters have been chosen from different legends and folklore's from races such as the ancient Egyptians, Phoenicians, Mesopotamians, Israelites, Grecians, Romans and Persians. Various gods and characters from Ramayana and Mahabharata and also from other Indian folk tales and legends have been listed. Prominent characters from other religions such as Christianity and Islam have also been included. The aim has been to condense and bring together in a compact form, information which lies scattered in many volumes. This painstaking work places at your fingertips easily accessible information on numerous gods, god-like figures, heroes from mythologies, legends, folklore's, religions, puranas, epics and similar literature from every corner of the world. --\ ------------ The Secret Teachings of the Vedas by Stephen Knapp http://www.indiaclub.com/cgi-win/book/bookstor/bookstor.exe/showbook?1895 A comprehensive and enlightening journey through the ancient knowledge of the East. This book is for you if you are trying to understand: Who and what you really are; how to attain the highest happiness... This book provides the answers to questions not found in other religions or philosophies, and condenses information from a wide variety of sources that would take a person years to assemble. There is also a special section on traveling to the historical holy sites of South India with over 75 photographs of art work, sculptures, deities, architecture. This book, written with such simplicity, lucidity and accuracy, is not only a discussion of the issues concerning the mystery of existence and of human life in terms of Indian teachings of the Vedic literature, but also a conscious effort to relate those insights to the contemporary age and its ethos. CONTENTS: Why Study the Vedas in our Search for Happiness / What are the Vedas / The History and Traditional Source of the Vedas / Our Real Identity: The Science of the Soul / Reincarnation and the Law of Karma / Avoiding Activities that Cause Bad Karma / The Modes of Nature: Determining Your Future Existence /Heaven and Hell and the Basic Structure of the Universe / The Soul's Evolution Through Life, Death, and Beyond / What is There Anything? / Personal God or Impersonal Force / Recognizing the Existence of God / Description of the Spiritual World / Conclusion / Seeing Spiritual India - The Historical Sites and Temples of South India + Photographs + References + Glossary + Index. --\ ------------ Conquest of Mind by Eknath Eswaran http://www.indiaclub.com/cgi-win/book/bookstor/bookstor.exe/showbook?1953 This is an important book for people who know there are no quick fixes, and who are looking for an approach that's both practical and spiritual. Can you remain serene, not just in the face of petty irritations, but when confronted by major obstacles? Concentrate, unaffected by distractions, when there's an important job to do? Opt to be kind and loving when difficult people provoke you? Developing these skills can be a challenge, but this book provides the tools: a method of meditation and a program for daily living that you can start using right away. Written in an easy, conversational style, Conquest of Mind, contains numerous tips and techniques to enable you to reshape your mind and character; rebuild flattening relationships; become more creative and resourceful; and thrive in times of stress. The wisdom we need to master the art of living. "I have been a lifelong student of the works of Eknath Easwaran. These books offer timeless wisdom and a great reference for healing in our contemporary world." - - Deepak Chopra CONTENTS: Thinking in Freedom / Living Skills / Training the Mind / Juggling / Learning to Swim / All Life is Yoga / Tremendous Trifles / The Forces of Life / Obstacles and Opportunities ./ Strategies for Freedom / Voyagers / Determination / Detachment / Discrimination / Instructions in Meditation - - An Eight-Point Program AUTHOR: Eknath Easwaran was a successful writer, lecturer and professor of English literature when he came to the US on the Fulbright Exchange Program. He founded the Blue Mountain Center of Meditation in Berkeley, to move, as he puts it, 'from education for degrees to education for living'. Easwaran is the author of over a dozen books, and has lectured regularly on the classics of world mysticism for more than thirty years. --\ ------------ The Oracle of Rama by David Frawley http://www.indiaclub.com/cgi-win/book/bookstor/bookstor.exe/showbook?2010 --\ ------------ Spiritual Heritage & Cultural Symbols of India by Jhaver P Shreenivas http://www.indiaclub.com/cgi-win/book/bookstor/bookstor.exe/showbook?2037 This book highlights attainable spiritual values in modern times, and will fascinate all young or old, Indian or foreigner, Hindu or non-Hindu alike. All civilizations have left behind magnificent symbols revealing the supreme heights attained and enjoyed by people living in that year. Distinctive and popular items were chosen as symbols of culture. On seeing a symbolic item, a vivid picture of that country and era emerges in mind. Cultural symbols are emblems of divine and human sovereignty over temporal life. A symbol must necessary suggest more than what it expresses. Every symbol is pragmatic like a tiny seed with proclaims its potentiality of becoming a blooming tree. A careful look at the symbols open up a vista of knowledge and the success achieved in revealing the mysteries of Nature in Universe. To give body and force to the narration on every topic, this book carries authentic information about experiments conducted by eminent world scientists and clairvoyants in preference to abstract reasoning/arguments. --\ ------------ To Sign up for "Books of My Choice", a fully customized e-mail service, visit http://www.indiaclub.com/choice.html ****** BOOKS ~ PAINTINGS ~ CD-ROMS The India Club, Inc. 249 Lucas Lane, Suite 6 Voorhees, NJ 08043, USA Toll Free: 1-888-935-CLUB / 609-651-0436 Fax: 609-651-0435 E-mail: books http://www.indiaclub.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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