The Little Book of Hindu Wisdom draws from the texts the Bhagavad Gita, the Rig Veda and the Upanishads, citing the core ideas of Hinduism. However, the wisdom offered here is not tied to a particular set of dogma or beliefs, so any reader with an interest in the wisdom of the some of the world's oldest texts will find this little book both intriguing and enlightening.

Pixar animator and Academy Award–nominated director Sanjay Patel (Sanjay’s Super Team) brings to life Hinduism’s most important gods and goddesses—and one sacred stone—in fun, full-color illustrations, each accompanied by a short, lively profile. The Little Book of Hindu Deities is chock-full of monsters, demons, noble warriors, and divine divas. Find out why Ganesha has an elephant’s head (his father cut his off!); why Kali, the goddess of time, is known as the “Black One” (she’s a bit goth); and what “Hare Krishna” really means. “Throw another ingredient in the American spirituality blender. Pop culture is veering into Hinduism.”—USA Today

A portable altar featuring color pop-up images of deities Lakshmi, Shiva Nataraja, Durga, & Ganesha.

An anthology of the most lyrical, passionate, illuminating writings of the Hindu mystical tradition. Some of the most lyrical, passionate, and illuminating writings of the Hindu mystical tradition are showcased in this anthology. Spiritual scholar and writer Andrew Harvey has selected excerpts from ancient and contemporary sources, including the Bhagavad Gita, the Upanishads, and other classical Hindu texts; the words of such venerable spiritual teachers as Ramakrishna and Ramana Maharshi; and the devotional poetry of Mirabai, Ramprasad, and many others. The scope of the collection makes it an excellent introduction to Hindu mystical literature, while the power and beauty of the language will inspire those already familiar with the genre. This book is part of the Shambhala Pocket Library series. The Shambhala Pocket Library is a collection of short, portable teachings from notable figures across religious traditions and classic texts. The covers in this series are rendered by Colorado artist Robert Spellman. The books in this collection distill the wisdom and heart of the work Shambhala Publications has published over 50 years into a compact format that is collectible, reader-friendly, and applicable to everyday life.

A world list of books in the English language.

Drawing on ancient Sanskrit text, science and eastern wisdom, this title reveals traditional cultural practices that can become part of the readers personal philosophy. Readers can discover which colours, symbols, stones and gems have a significant impact on their moods and outlook. Readers may also increase their awareness of the events and relationships that promote optimum performance, and understand how these relate to the Sun and moon cycles that affect the course of events.

From more than 33 million gods & goddesses in Hindu mythology. This book has story for only more popular ones.