In this time of cheap esoterism stuff many peoples talk
about yoga in absence of any refference. We will provide here few reference
books.
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Bhagavad Gita (Shambhala
Library)
by Eknath Easwaran (Translator)
Prince Arjuna faced a dilemma
that many face sooner or later--whether to take action that is necessary
yet morally ambiguous. The difference is that Arjuna's action was to
wage war against his own family. With the armies arrayed, Arjuna loses
his nerve. Krishna, his charioteer and incarnation of divine
consciousness, begins to teach him the nature of God and of himself,
that Arjuna can attain liberation through union with God, and that there
are several available paths. And so the most famous and revered of all
Hindu Scriptures goes on to teach the paths of knowledge, devotion,
action, and meditation, becoming the seed for all the Hindu systems of
philosophy and religion that followed. For all of its profundity, Eknath
Easwaran manages to translate the Gita in easy prose that neither
panders nor obscures. Coupled with his thorough introduction, Easwaran's
version comes off on all the levels it should: as a guide to action,
devotional Scripture, a philosophical text, and inspirational reading.
So what does Arjuna finally do? He follows his dharma, of course, as we
all must. --Brian Bruya --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
Editorial Reviews Amazon.com |
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The Tibetan Book of the Dead: Or The
After-Death Experiences on the Bardo Plane, according to Lama Kazi
Dawa-Samdup's English Rendering
by Karma-Glin-Pa (Author), W. Y. Evans-Wentz (Foreword), Donald S. Lopez
Jr. (Author)From Library Journal
Probably the single most recognizable Tibetan title to Western readers,
this text (elaborated in the 14th century) discusses the process of
death and rebirth as understood by Tibetan Buddhists.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
--This text refers to
an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Review
"Dr. Evans-Wentz, who literally sat at the feet of a Tibetan lama for
years in order to acquire his wisdom...not only displays a deeply
sympathetic interest in those esoteric doctrines so characteristic of
the genius of the East, but likewise possesses the rare faculty of
making them more or less intelligible to the layman."--Anthropology (on
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The
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: The Essential Yoga Texts for Spiritual
Enlightenment (Sacred Wisdom)
Book Description
Composed by the famous Indian sage sometime
between the first and third centuries CE, The Yoga Sutras of
Patanjali sets forth the practical and philosophical
foundations of Raja Yoga. These aphorisms clearly mark out the
path to Self-Realization, and their influence has been profound
throughout the millennia. They are still regularly used today by
those interested in the Yogic approach to self-knowledge and are
open to anyone of any religion. The Sutras are presented here in
a free form translation, with an insightful running commentary
that makes them easily understandable to the modern reader and
yoga practitioner.
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The Original Yoga: As Expounded in Siva-samhita, Gherandasamhita and
Patanjala Yogasutra
The Original Yoga' by Shyam Ghosh contains clear
translations of three major Sanskrit texts: The Shiva Samhita, the
Gheranda Samhita, and the Patanjali Yoga Sutra. What makes this
translation so outstanding is the consciousness of Shyam Ghosh. When you
read enough translations of Sanskrit texts it becomes obvious that some
translators have experienced what they are writing and others are in the
process of becoming the wisdom and knowledge contained in these
primordial writings.
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The Hatha Yoga Pradipika (Paperback)
by Svatmarama (Author), Brian Dana Akers (Translator)
What is the Hatha Yoga Pradipika? It is
simply a course in how to obtain samadhi, or liberation or freedom from
the pairs of opposites that dominate our lives. It begins with asana and
pranayama and ends with transcendence. All of the postures so familiar
to us, and all of the breathing exercises have but one purpose:
meditation leading to pushing aside the veil of ignorance that
characterizes ordinary existence. It takes a long time to get there. The
"empirical research" that Akers recommends will be a project of years
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Tibetan Yoga and Secret
Doctrines: Or, Seven Books of Wisdom of the Great Path, according to the
late Lama Kazi Dawa-Samdup's English rendering (Galaxy Books)
Book Description
First published in English in 1935, this volume of seven authentic
Tibetan yoga texts serves as a companion to The Tibetan Book of the
Dead. Illustrated with photographs and reproductions of yoga paintings
and manuscripts, this edition contains some of the principal meditations
used by illustrious Hindu and Tibetan gurus and philosophers through the
ages in attaining Right Knowledge and Enlightenment. Special
commentaries precede each carefully-rendered text, and a comprehensive
preface contrasts the tenets of Buddhism with European concepts of
religion, philosophy, and science. |
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Light on Yoga:
The Bible of Modern Yoga...
by B. K. S. Iyengar (Author), Yehudi Menuhin
(Foreword) "The word Yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root yuj meaning
to bind, join, attach and yoke, to direct and concentrate one's
attention on, to..."
Book Description
The definitive guide to the philosophy and
practice of Yoga--the ancient healing discipline for body and
mind--by its greatest living teacher. Light on Yoga provides complete
descriptions and illustrations of all the positions and breathing
exercises. Features a foreword by Yehudi Menuhin. Illustrations
throughout. |
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Myths and Symbols
in Indian Art and Civilization
by Heinrich Robert Zimmer (Author), Joseph Campbell
(Editor)Review
The New York Times : Zimmer moves among [the myths of
India] unhurriedly, with a respect that amounts to devotion. Gradually
his comments bring to light the universal meanings beneath the archaic
exterior.
For those of us who want to be informed about the
myths and symbols from ancient civilization, this book is a must.
Informative and interesting at the same time. Zimmer has accomplished a
great deal in presenting such rich detail. |
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