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Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Bhagwat Gita - Its Essence


Bhagwat Gita - Its Essence (with the original text) and is available at:
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ABOUT THE BOOK
This work in English rhyme, hopes to preserve the sense of the great classic. If this work can incite the reader to turn to the original it would have achieved its purpose.
Gita and Ramayana are perhaps the sum total of the fabrics of Hinduism (- a way of life; the religion generally followed is called `Sanatan Dharma'). Gita teaches us both metaphysics and practice of disciplined action. It proclaims that life is worth living, teaches how it should be lived and the path to self-realisation. It is the cream of the Upanishads, which themselves are the core of the Four Vedas.
Lord's teachings do not end with what He stated to Arjun. He resides in each one of us and so communicates to us through our conscience.

Chapter 1 - Arjun's Dilemma
Lamenting the Consequence of War
The scene is on the plains of Kuruksetra and with Arjun uncomfortable with the consequences of war. This chapter introduces the reasons behind the war, characters involved, warriors on both sides, Arjun’s dejection at having to fight against his own kith and kin and his fears of the sins that may be on him for doing so.

धृतराष्ट्र उवाच
धर्मक्षेत्रे कुरुक्षेत्रे समवेता युयुत्सवः।
मामकाः पाण्डवाश्चैव किमकुर्वत संजय॥
॥१-१॥
Raja Dhritrashtra
"Tell me Sanjay of their deeds,
Of Kauravs, Pandavs - their feats,
What rages at their field of duty,
At Kurukshetra - visualize clearly." 
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ABOUT THE AUTOR
The unique work of Munindra (Munnan) Misra in English rhyme on Hinduism and Hindu culture, provide the global English reader, an understanding of the Sanatan Dharma (Hindu culture).
He was honoured with a badge and awarded ‘Top Viewed Author Award’ by Knol – A unit of knowledge of Google in 2011.
Book Details:

ISBN-13:
Softcover 978-1-4828-3440-6
eBook 978-1-4828-3441-3
Publisher: Partridge Publishing (AuthorSolutions)
Publication date: 2014-06-24
Pages: 218
Product dimensions: 6.00 (w) x 9.00 (h) x 0.51 (d)

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Lalita Sahasranam - In English rhyme

Lalita has been written in English rhyme (with the original text) and is available at:
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ABOUT THE BOOK
Shloka 1.
श्रीमाता श्रीमहाराज्ञी श्रीमद्सिंहासनेश्वरी
चिदग्निकुण्डसंभूता देवकार्य्यसमुद्यता ॥१
Shree Maathaa Shree maha-raajnee Shreemat-simhaasana-eswaree
Chit-agni-kundha-sambhoothaa Deva-kaarya-sam-udyathaa
1.
 To the mother of wealth all glories be,
From whom comes all wealth and glory,
 The great queen of the ultimate truth be,
 Seated on throne of the universe – Glory.
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 Who arises from radiance real truth truly,
Who in devotee illuminates knowledge fully,
Frees him from darkness of ignorance truly,
With lamp of knowledge ends darkness* fully**.
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 She who manifests to destroy evil – Glory,
Who strives to destroy evil in heart of devote,
Arjun, when virtue fades and evil grows truly,
Then I come as the conscience undoubtedly*
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The Lalita Shahasranam, part of the Brahmanda Puranas, provides the reader a peep into the marvelous world through the prism of the ancient sages. It is composed by eight vaag devis (vaag devathas) upon the command of Lalitha. These vaag devis are Vasini, Kameshwari, Aruna, Vimala, Jayinee, Modhinee, Sarveshwari, Koulini. The sahasranama says that “One can worship Lalitha only if she wishes us to do so”.
This sahasranama is a sacred text for worship of the Divine Mother Lalita, and is used in the worship of Durga, Parvati, Kaali, Lakshmi, Saraswati, Bhagavathi, etc. It is the embodiment of Para Shakti or the ultimate female power, representing the Panchabhuta: fire, air, water, space and earth.
ABOUT THE AUTOR
The unique work of Munindra (Munnan) Misra in English rhyme on Hinduism and Hindu culture, provide the global English reader, an understanding of the Sanatan Dharma (Hindu culture).
He was honoured with a badge and awarded ‘Top Viewed Author Award’ by Knol – A unit of knowledge of Google in 2011.
Book Details:
 ISBN-13:
Softcover 978-1-4828-3443-7
eBook 978-1-4828-3442-0
Publisher: Partridge Publishing (AuthorSolutions)
Publication date: June 24, 2014
Pages: 178
Product dimensions: 6.00 (w) x 9.00 (h) x 0.51 (d)

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Thursday, March 13, 2014

Goals Of Life


BASIC LIFE ATTRIBUTES

Four purusharthas or goals of the life be,
So very crystal clear in life undisputedly;
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Artha getting useful wealth and prosperity,
Finding the meaning for living herein truly;
2
Kama fulfilling desires, acting repeatedly,
It the physical, material desire fulfillment be;
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Dharma – the foundation of all human goals be,
Refers to obligations, conduct, moral duties;
25
Moksha – the liberation from the web of maya be,
Freedom from the cycles of birth and death clearly;
33
As all the rivers must lead to the sea eventually,
All spiritual paths leading to the same goal finally;
43
And all of the variety of life are created certainly,
By combination of the three Gunas undisputedly.
44
That the backdrop for the Bhagwat Gita surely be,
All three gunas so held to delude the World clearly:
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World deluded by Three Gunas does not know Me:
Who beyond these Gunas, imperishable does be.
76
If Brahman an infinite ocean, then Atma a wave within be,
Ocean not different from its waves, the waves as ocean be;
They are but one and the same very similar in actuality,
So Brahman and Atma are one and the same in reality.
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The unique work of Munindra (Munnan) Misra in English rhyme on Hinduism and Hindu culture, provide the global English reader, an understanding of the Sanatan Dharma (Hindu culture). 
He was honoured with a badge and awarded ‘Top Viewed Author Award’ by Knol – A unit of knowledge of Google in 2011.

Product Details
Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: Partridge Publishing (March 11, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1482818604
ISBN-13: 978-1482818604
Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches

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