An egotistic and perverse English lad who was taught to see his "coloured" views from a different perspective with the assistance of an old patient and humble Chinese lady who came to live with his family. His "white" ideas and views eventually came to a coloured ending.

The Rādhā Tantra is an anonymous 17th century tantric text from Bengal. The text offers a lively picture of the meeting of different religious traditions in 17th century Bengal, since it presents a Śākta version of the famous Vaiṣṇava story of Rādhā and Kṛṣṇa. This book presents a critically edited text of the Rādhā Tantra, based on manuscripts in India, Nepal and Bangladesh, as well as an annotated translation It is prefaced by an introduction that situates the text in its social and historical context and discusses its significance. The introduction also looks at the composition and metrics, vocabulary and grammar, and contents and doctrine of the text. It also includes a discussion of the extensive intertextualities of the Rādhā Tantra, as well as the sources used for this edition. The Sanskrit text in Roman transliteration, following the standard IAST system, is then presented, followed by an English translation of the text. This book will be of interest to scholars of South Asian Religion, Tantric Studies and Religious History.

The Purgatorio is the celestial afterworld where all people who die on Earth first immediately arrive to be purged and processed in their after-life by the Angels and Wise Prophets. The Journalist Romano as Adam & the ancient Prophet Zarathustra arrive to attend the Annual Lantern Parade in the attached Paradiso but will experience all the aspects of the Purgatorio before moving onto the Paradiso. The Café Graeco-Roman is the largest public café in the Celestial Kingdom where souls gather to discuss their personal, recreational and theological concerns amidst conspiratorial undercurrents led by the diabolical Devil and his tough-talking Three Crown Princes arriving as both undercover comedians and Garcons. The World’s main religions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, Shintoism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, Sikhism, Christianity and Islam and the Primitive Religions as well are explored by both the Young French Professeur and the Extraordinary School Children. The Conspiracy Theorists are introduced while Celestial Tour Announcements about Guided Trips to Earth are permitted to those who qualify are given all day. A Literary Intermezzo is offered to display the literature greats forming their Literary Collective which include souls like Chaucer, Charles Dickens, the Grimm Brothers, Christopher Marlowe, Mary Shelley, Lady Murasaki, Edgar Allan Poe, Robert Louis Stevenson, Shakespeare, the Russian existentialists & others. Theological and Intellectual debates are also offered with the ancient Greek philosophers of Socrates & Plato & Aristotle to the modern thinkers Darwin, Richard Wagner, Friedrich Nietzsche, George Bernard Shaw, Voltaire, Rabelais & others. Ideologies and Faiths are also explored in Chapters with the subjects of the True Authorship of the Christian New Testament & the Higher Criticism of the Bible. GOD also has approved an Interstellar Scientific Project designed to explore the Universe with celestial physicists, mathematicians, bio-chemists, bio-technologists, behavioral scientists, political economists, philosophers, existentialists, theologians etc. all assisted by Albert Einstein among others.

The Antishta Sanskar or Shraad Karma is a topic on our final rights; hence everyone should read this book. It is beautifully put together in both Hindi with English transliteration and explanations, and it provides a step-by-step guide of what to do when a loved one is terminally ill until the last right is completed. It also dwells on our own situations as we ourselves prepare for the inevitable. Many common questions on this topic are candidly answered with an open mind.

This study is an exploration of the religious beliefs, attitudes, traditions and rituals of a British hindu community, with respect to dying, death and bereavement. The observations of this community are compared with material obtained during three months of fieldwork in India and ethnographic sources. The primary focus of this study is on individual Hindus, seen in the context of their family and community: their beliefs, experiences and perceptions about death, and their reactions to the changes that take place. It also examines the process of adaptation and change in the death rituals and the role of the pandits in maintaining continuity. The first part of this study sets the context, introducing the issues confronting Hindus facing death and bereavement in Britain. It discusses theoretical issues in a multicultural study as well as beliefs about death and life after death. In the second part, Hindu ritual practices around death are explored, using a model of nine stages from preparation for death to the final post-mortem and annual ancestral rituals. The third part explores the social and psychological dimensions of death, grief and mourning, the implications of death in hospital and the professional and bureaucratic issues which affect Hindu deaths in Britain. The social aspects of mourning are discussed, with reference to pollution, the role of the family and community, young people and widows. Finally, the author examines the implications of social changes for British Hindus and for those who are involved with them in the caring professions.

Hebrew data on the Elohim in the Bible, the Zarathustrian Magi who followed the star as it moved across the sky, Zarathustra in the Rig Veda, murders (including Joshu/Jesus) committed by the Levite animal sacrifice cult of scribes who transcribed the Old Testament, lost continents and the Great flood; the Shemsu Hor and the winged disk of the Egyptians; the sons of the Elohim who took wives from the daughters of the Adam; mention of the little people in the bible; and the Rh negative bloodline, lacking in the earthling primate rhesus gene. and much more research.

It gives us great pleasure to present this book, "Adi Devi- Jagadamba Saraswati", to our sisters and brothers. This book is a biography of Mother Saraswati, the great tapasvini, Brahmacharini (female ascetic) whose stage was devoid of even a trace of desires; she was the complete renunciate, unconditional server, and female- jewel adorned with all virtues and codes of conduct. Although she was a young (unmarried) girl, she became a loving Mother to over 350 children of the initial yagya, not to mention thousands of Brahma's children who came later on. She nurtured and sustained them with knowledge and yoga, decorated them with divine virtues, thus making them yogis and yogya (worthy). This book is a compilation of some experiences by the highly fortunate children (of the initital yagya, as well as those who emerged in the early years of Godly service) who took sustenance from her or came into her contact. These experiences have come from various sources: some were sent in writing or extracted from personal interviews, and others were derived from the archive of 'Gyan Amrit and 'The World Renewal' Monthly Publications. Audio tapes of lectures by Dadis and Dadas (Senior Sisters and Brothers), who are no longer with us, have been transcribed as well. Whilst relating their experiences with Mama, many brothers and sisters became lost in past memories; a few became emotional and shed pearls of love from their eyes. Some were so overcome with emotion that they were tongue-tied and had to excuse themselves for a few minutes! We even met some sisters whose eyes radiated a powerful sparkle when they talked about Mama. Every sister or brother said the same thing: "Mateshwari belonged only to me. She loved me the most." These sisters and brothers are truly multi-million fold fortunate for having practically seen, known, heard, and taken the lap of that Mother, Sustainer, First Shakti, Benefactor of All- Mateshwari! Once, in Pandav Bhawan courtyard, Brother Jagdish Chander was having a conversation with resident sisters and brothers of Madhuban, and said, "I am hundred-fold fortunate for having personally met Jagadamba Saraswati in my lifetime! The one whom people worship as the Goddess of Wisdom - what was she like? What were her specialities? It is very beneficial and indeed the greatest achievement of life to even listen to the experiences of those who have spent part of their life with her. No one should miss the opportunity of reading experiences by Senior Sisters and Brothers who have lived and personally heard Mama speak. They have seen Mother Saraswati's specialities, listened to her lullaby and sweet words, been blessed by her drishti, experienced coolness in her lap, received love and affection, and thereby progressed in life. Experiences are life's most invaluable treasures. According to drama, there are many who have been deprived of Mama's sustenance in the sakar (corporeal) form, and so, they should attentively listen to and read others' experiences of being in her company." Along with these motivational words from Brother Jagdish, our sources of inspiration have constantly been Respected Dadiji, Brother Nirwair and other Senior Brothers and Sisters. We offer them our gratitude and appreciation. We are grateful to the co-operative sisters and brothers, incognito and otherwise, who have made this book possible. And lastly, our thanks in million-fold to the main sources of inspiration behind this auspicious book-our Most Beloved Supreme Father, the Most Revered, Purest of all, Incorporeal Supreme Soul Shiva, and Supreme Mother Angelic Brahma Baba.

From choosing environmentally friendly diapers to identifying the hidden toxins in children’s food, cribs, car seats, and toys, Green Mama discusses topics that are vitally important to new parents. What are the most pressing problems facing new parents today? As the world has become increasingly more complicated, so has parenting. We are concerned about pervasive toxins in the environment and anxious to raise our children in ways that will protect them as well as safeguard our already fragile world. Manda Aufochs Gillespie, the Green Mama, shares what today’s science and Grandma’s traditional wisdom tell us about prenatal care for mothers-to-be, breastfeeding, detoxifying the nursery, diapering, caring for baby’s skin, feeding a family, and healthy play — redefining the basics of parenting for today’s world. With an upbeat tone, stories of parents who have been there, real-world advice for when money matters more, and practical steps geared toward immediate success, The Green Mama engages and guides even the busiest, most sleep-deprived parent. The Green Mama helps parents become what they were always meant to be: experts on the care of their own children.

“A Ready Reckoner Reference Handbook on Hinduism Concepts recommending Practical Vedic Approaches for Today’s Modern Life” This book is an attempt to change your Outlook on ‘LIFE’ & ways of maintaining its ‘HEALTH’ - offering new positive solutions in Vedic context. HOLISTIC HEALTH truly refers to a way of living. It emphasizes the body, mind, spirit, and emotions in its pursuit for optimal health, wellness, and well-being, considering the whole individual and the environment, rather than focusing only on illness or specific body parts. • What is the first & the foremost step before getting down from bed - PUSHPANJALI • How to avoid ‘LIFESTYLE DISORDERS’, in today’s trending Lifestyle – AAROGYAM • What is your body constitution TYPE as per Vata, Pitta, Kapha & how to balance it - AYURVEDA • How to determine the Auspicious moments of the days & nights - SAPTAGYANAM • How to awaken our ‘7’ body energy chakras step-by-step – DHAYANAM • How to perform ‘SURYANAMASKARA Yogic Kriya’ and its 360* effects on us – PRANAYOGAM • How do we perform the ‘ANTHESTI SANSKAAR’ – the death rituals for disposing the body to the Panchatatvas – SANSKAARAM "SAPTAMSIDHI" is a concept related to holistic health approaches, through the ‘7’ PGR MEASURES (PREVENTIVE, GUIDING & REMEDIAL), in which all topics are interconnected, interwoven, and interrelated between them and among themselves, influenced by the origin of Hinduism Vedic Life Culture. It is a "SELF HELP GUIDE" that instructs the reader to embrace any of THE 7-CONCEPTS of "HOLISTIC HEALTH APPROACHES" or to combine them all to avoid falling prey to MODERN LIFESTYLE DISORDERS. TABULAR FORMATS (TF) are condensed contents in a table format that give the reader a quick peek at the whole summary and the highlighted key points of each chapter on a single page. A total of 23 different tabular formats provides a completely new perspective for knowing, interpreting, and analyzing the subject matter with much greater clarity and understanding. Each chapter contains roughly 245 images, diagrams, and visual interpretations to provide readers with a clear, concise understanding of the relevant material of each topic discussed. The information is documented, assessed, and presented as an instant ready reckoner for all age groups, and it can be used at various times throughout one's important life phases.