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Sri Ramakrishna the Great MasterSwami Saradananda / Tr. JagadanandaThis book is the most comprehensive, authentic and critical estimate of the life, sadhana, and teachings of Sri Ramakrishna. It is an English translation of Sri Sri Ramakrishna Lila-prasanga written in Bengali by Swami Saradananda, a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna and who is deemed an authority both as a philosopher and as a biographer. His biographical narrative of Sri Ramakrishna is based on his firsthand observations, assiduous collection of material from different authentic sources, and patient sifting of evidence. Known for his vast erudition, spirit of rational enquiry and far-reaching spiritual achievements, he has interspersed the narrative with lucid interpretations of various religious cults, mysticism, philosophy, and intricate problems connected with the

theory and practice of religion.

Translated faithfully into English by Swami Jagadananda, who was a disciple of the Holy Mother, this book may be ranked as one of the best specimens in hagiographic literature. The book also contains a chronology of important events in the life of Sri Ramakrishna, his horoscope, and a short but beautiful article by Swami Nirvedananda on the book and its author. This firsthand, authentic book is a must-read for everyone who wishes to know about and contemplate on the life of Sri Ramakrishna.

Volume 1Pages 788 | Price ` 200Volume 2Pages 688 | Price ` 225

First Meetings with Sri RamakrishnaSwami Prabhananda

This book is the study of spiritual conversions and transformations which Sri Ramakrishna effected in the lives of people of different types who came in touch with him, especially during their very first meetings. Swami Prabhananda, the author of this work, has provided a great deal of new information on these personalities besides furnishing numerous references and extensive quotations in the footnotes. The book will present to the readers many interesting glimpses of the variety of charming ways in which Sri Ramakrishna responded to the spiritual needs of those who approached him sincerely.

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Journeys with RamakrishnaSwami PrabhanandaThis book is a well-researched account of Sri Ramakrishna’s pilgrimages to Kashi, Vrindavan, Navadvip and other places. Swami Prabhananda, the author of this volume, has presented a lucid narrative of these pilgrimages with valuable illustrations and photographs. The wonderful radiant images which the author stirs up in the narrative will help the readers contemplate on the blissful personality of Sri Ramakrishna and kindle joy in their hearts.

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The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna*Mahendranath Gupta / Tr. Swami NikhilanandaThis book is the English translation of Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita, the conversations of Sri Ramakrishna with his disciples, devotees and visitors, as recorded by Mahendranath Gupta, who wrote the book in Bengali under the pseudonym of ‘M’. The recordings alternate between deep mystical experiences and ecstasies, profound utterances about the nature of the Ultimate Reality, homely parables and illustrations, animated rendering of devotional songs and innocuous humour—giving a detailed, intimate picture of Sri Ramakrishna’s daily life from March 1882 to April 1886. Translated into English by Swami Nikhilananda, the book contains a remarkable ‘Introduction’ by the translator which covers the principal events in Sri Ramakrishna’s life, together with brief notes on the people and the

doctrines associated with him. The book also includes a chronology, a glossary and a useful index. The book is a mine of inspiration, wisdom and spirituality, and is a must-read for all spiritual seekers who wish to drink deep the actual words of the great Prophet and Incarnation of this age.

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Sayings of Sri RamakrishnaCompilationThis book is an exhaustive collection of sayings, maxims and parables of Sri Ramakrishna. Sri Ramakrishna had seen God face to face, talked with Him, and lived united with Him. Hence his spiritual sayings come with a badge of authority derived from the Supreme Being Himself. The collection in this book will help the readers comprehend spiritual values, practice them in their day-to-day lives, and progress along the road to God-realisation. For the benefit of the readers, the book contains a brief introduction to the life and teachings of Sri Ramakrishna.

Tales and Parables of Sri RamakrishnaCompilation

This book is a vast collection of tales and parables narrated by Sri Ramakrishna. Many of his tales and parables are drawn from ordinary domestic and social life, and some he had devised based on the Puranic stories. But all convey deep spiritual truths cloaked in humorous vein, which bear witness to his keenness of observation and consummate wit.

The tales and parables are grouped under suitable headings, and the book contains a short introduction to the life and teachings of Sri Ramakrishna.

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Meaning and Significance of Worship(Based on the worship of Sri Ramakrishna)

Swami Achalananda SarasvatiThis book deals with the meaning and significance of worship of Sri Ramakrishna. It contains the mantras in Sanskrit, roman transliteration, word-by-word meanings, and English translations, with detailed descriptions and insightful explanations of the procedures followed. Compiling the meanings and explanations of Swami Achalananda Sarasvati, a disciple of Revered Yatiswaranandaji Maharaj and a Sanskrit scholar well-versed in Ramakrishna-Vivekananda literature, Swami

Muktidananda has shaped the material in form of this book, with pictures and summary charts. The present edition in new layout is further enriched with additional material and pictures. This book is a must for all devotees of Sri Ramakrishna, especially those who perform his worship.

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Twilight Service to Sri RamakrishnaSwami Asutoshananda

This book presents a word-for-word meaning, free translation and explanation of aratrikam hymns and songs composed by Swami Vivekananda. The aratrikam hymns, including ‘Prakritim paramam stuti’ composed by Swami Abhedananda on Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi and ‘Sarva mangala stuti’ from Devi Mahatmyam, form the first part of this book. The second part of the book contains four other songs composed by Swami Vivekananda on Sri Ramakrishna. The hymns and songs were translated and commented by Swami Asutoshananda. The book will help the readers understand these compositions and easily comprehend Sri Ramakrishna’s divinity.

Worship of Sri RamakrishnaSwami Hitananda / Tr. Swami Atmapriyananda

Swami Ramakrishnananda, a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, had meticulously and systematically formulated the worship of Sri Ramakrishna based on the scriptural injunctions. Swami Hitananda, who was the chief priest at the Belur Math and a monk of sterling qualities, compiled the puja mantras and procedures and published them as a book in Bengali.This book has been translated into English by Swami Atmapriyananda. The book gives all the mantras and procedures to be followed in the brief and elaborate worship of Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda, along with notes of the procedures to be followed in the worship of Kali, Rama, Krishna, Hanuman, etc. It also details the procedure of the homa. This book will serve as a manual of worship to countless devotees who feel eager to formally worship Sri Ramakrishna.


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The Wonder that is Sri Ramakrishna*Swami Bhaskarananda

This book is an English translation of Sri Sri Ramakrishna-Mahima, the original work written in Bengali by Akshay Kumar Sen, a lay disciple of Sri Ramakrishna and the author of the popular work Sri Sri Ramakrishna Punthi. In this book, Sri Sri Ramakrishna-Mahima, which is set in prose style, the author presents Sri Ramakrishna as the Divine Incarnation of this age. The book contains many authentic anecdotes about Sri Ramakrishna and also his teachings, some of which are not found elsewhere.

The book is translated into English by Swami Bhaskarananda, the head of the Vedanta Society of Western Washington, Seattle, USA. The readers will find in this book a treasure trove of practical spirituality and purity that Sri Ramakrishna embodied.

* This book is for sale in India only

Sri Ramakrishna in Today’s Violent WorldA Vedanta Kesari Presentation

This book is a collection of nineteen valuable articles published in a special issue of The Vedanta Kesari, the spiritual and cultural monthly of the Ramakrishna Order. The articles deal with Sri Ramakrishna’s universal message of peace and harmony and how it can serve as an antidote to violence and conflicting ideals in today’s world. This book will help the readers broaden their perspectives and understand Sri Ramakrishna’s message for curbing bloodshed and violence in today’s world.

Sri Ramakrishna Life & TeachingsSwami Tapasyananda

Sri Ramakrishna’s life and teachings have left an indelible mark on the religious history of the world. His life was one of constant communion with the divine. It is necessary to study and interpret his exalted life to understand the significance of his profound spiritual experiences.

This task has been scholarly yet lucidly done by the author Swami Tapasyananda, who was a renowned scholar-monk and one of the vice-presidents of Ramakrishna Order. He has presented in an original and striking way a biographical narrative of Sri Ramakrishna, interspersing it with detailed analysis of his deep spiritual states. The book, therefore, serves as an excellent interpretation of the life and teachings of Sri Ramakrishna, for both devotees and scholars.




The Mother as I saw HerSwami SaradeshanandaThis book presents the reminiscences of Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi as recorded by Swami Saradeshananda, a disciple of the Holy Mother who personally served her. These reminiscences, loaded with a great wealth of details, present a vivid, realistic pen-picture of the Holy Mother revealing her Universal Motherhood in human terms. The reminiscences originally recorded in Bengali has been translated into English by Prof. J. N. Dey. These reminiscences of her, of first-rate authority and importance, will help the readers comprehend and contemplate on her holy life and personality. For the benefit of the readers, the book also contains a life-sketch on the Holy Mother.

Holy Mother Sri Sarada DeviSwami GambhiranandaAuthored by Swami Gambhirananda, who was a scholar-monk of great eminence and the eleventh president of the Ramakrishna Order, this book is one of the authentic biographies on Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi. The book presents many interesting facts and incidents of her life gleaned from various authentic sources, both oral and written. Presented in a clear and vivid style, the main narrative is profusely interspersed with conversations of the Holy Mother. The book contains a chronology of the Holy Mother’s life and a genealogy of her family in the appendices. The book is a must-read for all devotees and admirers of the Ramakrishna movement to acquaint themselves with the extraordinary life of the Holy Mother.

Sri Sarada Devi, the Holy MotherSwami TapasyanandaThis is one of the first comprehensive biographies of Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi in English. The author, Swami Tapasyananda, who was a scholar-monk of great eminence and one of the vice-presidents of the Ramakrishna Order, has incorporated all relevant biographical materials from various literary sources in Bengali, besides testimonials and first-hand information gathered from monks and women disciples of the Holy Mother. He has interpreted the life of the Holy Mother as the expression of the ideal of Divine Motherhood. This book will help the readers and devotees acquaint themselves with her holy life.







Holy Mother Speaks on Japa and MeditationSwami Raghaveshananda

This booklet is a compilation of the teachings of Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi on japa and meditation. The teachings, interspersed with numerous photographs of the Holy Mother, present many practical guidelines, instructions and counsels on the practice of japa and meditation. The booklet will serve as a handy guide and a ready inspiration for the practitioners of japa and meditation.

Teachings of Sri Sarada Devi The Holy MotherSwami Vireswarananda

This book is a compilation of the teachings of Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi collected from various sources. The teachings, grouped under suitable headings, present a clear, detailed guidance for spiritual living leading to God-realisation. The teachings, issuing forth from her own holy life, will help the readers derive inspiration, guidance and solace and help them progress in their spiritual lives.

The Gospel of the Holy MotherHer Devotee and Children

This book is an English translation of the Bengali work Sri Sri Mayer Katha. The book contains reminiscences and conversations of Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi as recorded by her disciples and intimate companions. These reminiscences and conversations, recorded by thirty-eight people, give us the teachings, guidance and consolations which the Mother imparted to her devotees and visitors. They reveal her unique greatness in vivid colours and that of the Universal Motherhood which she embodied. They also provide a pen-picture of the Mother’s life and her surroundings. For the benefit of the readers, a brief life-sketch of the Mother is presented in the introduction. This book will help the readers imbibe the teachings of the Holy Mother and contemplate on her holy personality.




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Glimpses of Swami Vivekananda’s Heroic StruggleSwami Tathagatananda

This book authored by Swami Tathagatananda, who was the resident minister and spiritual leader of The Vedanta Society of New York, highlights the problems, criticisms, and hardships faced by Swami Vivekananda during his lifetime, and how he eventually trumped over these adversities with strength and courage, and fulfilled his mission. These glimpses of Swami Vivekananda’s heroic struggle will help readers find strength and courage while dealing with adverse situations in life.

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Swami Vivekananda in San Francisco*Swami AshokanandaThis book is a combination of three lectures titled ‘Swami Vivekananda in San Francisco’ delivered extempore by Swami Ashokananda at The Vedanta Society of Northern California in San Francisco. The author, an illumined soul himself, has brought out quite a few less known facts about the spiritual dimension of Swami Vivekananda. He describes Swami Vivekananda’s contribution to Vedanta and spirituality in India and America, especially the high state of his mind when he was in San Francisco. This book will be of great benefit to the admirers of Swami Vivekananda who wish to understand more about his personality and his life mission.

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Swami Vivekananda: His Life & LegacySwami TapasyanandaThis book, authored by Revered Swami Tapasyananda Maharaj, former vice-president of the Order, powerfully and impressively deals with Swami Vivekananda’s life and legacy and answers questions like—who was Swami Vivekananda? What did he do? What were his ideas and contribution to the welfare of the individual and the collective, of India and the rest of the world? Pages 272

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Swami Vivekananda, Modern Science and Human Excellence Dr. Sanjay Sharad Palsule

This book, authored by Dr. Sanjay Sharad Palsule, a scientist who worked in ISRO and ESA, and a doctorate from Heriot-Watt University, by profusely quoting Swami Vivekananda, has indicated the need for understanding the benefits and limitations of every culture and civilization and assimilating and integrating all values to create a new world civilization—a civilization that would achieve and nurture, not just Eastern Excellence or Western Excellence, but ‘Human Excellence’.Pages 88

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Swami Vivekananda: The Charm of His Personality and MessageA Vedanta Kesari PresentationSwami Vivekananda had a multifarious and multidimensional personality. He was a great saint, thinker, scholar, educationist, organiser, nationalist, traveler, writer, poet, musician, ambassador of Indian Culture to the West, and what not! To study the personality and message of such a diverse person is surely a rewarding and enriching experience, both individually and collectively. This book, focusing on various aspects of his manifold personality and ever-inspiring message, is a tribute to the greatness and majesty that is Vivekananda—on his 150th Birth Anniversary.

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Swami Vivekananda’s Spiritual Daughter: Sister Nivedita Dr Hironmoy N. MukherjeeThe relationship between Swami Vivekananda and Sister Nivedita has been enigmatic to some and unknown to many. This book, authored by Dr. Hironmoy N. Mukherjee, beautifully depicts their relationship along with giving an insight into what Swami Vivekananda expected of Sister Nivedita in her Indian work.

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Voice of Vivekananda

CompilationThis booklet is a compilation of 108 awakening assertions and galvanizing calls of Swami Vivekananda to our youth so that they develop manliness and true understanding.Pages 40

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Vivekananda Speaks to You

CompilationThis booklet is a compilation of Vivekananda’s fiery words and his life-giving message to the distraught youth of today. This book will help students and youth get acquainted with his message and work for a greater cause of humanity.

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Vivekananda Writes to YouCompilationThis booklet is a compilation of Vivekananda’s stirring messages given through his letters to his disciples, admirers, friends and acquaintances, wherein he has poured out his burning heart in unforgettable phrases. This booklet will help readers, especially the students and the youth, to catch the spark from this roaring flame, which will transform their lives and take the Indian nation along the path of glory.

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EducationCompilationAccording to Mahatma Gandhi, Vivekananda’s writings need no introduction and have their own irresistible appeal. Sri Avinashilingam, who was a great educationalist and social thinker, compiled Vivekananda’s ideas on education during the Satyagraha movement in 1942. In this small book, one can find Vivekananda’s inspiring and illuminating ideas on education which every one, especially those in the field of education, must enrich themselves with.

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The Eternal Companion*Swami Yatiswarananda / Swami Prabhavananda

Swami Brahmananda was one of the most eminent and beloved monastic disciples of Sri Ramakrishna and the first president of the Ramakrishna Order. This book, one of the primary source of his life and teachings, is divided into three parts—his life, by Swami Prabhavananda, his spiritual conversations and letters, translated by Swami Yatiswarananda. A useful glossary and an index to conversations and letters are also included in this volume. This volume is a must-read for all spiritual-seekers. The teachings are immensely practical and transformative.


Reminiscences of Swami Brahmananda*Br. Akshayachaitanya / Swami BhaskaranandaThis book contains nuggets of reminiscences, anecdotes, incidents, teachings, conversations and suggestions of Swami Brahmananda recorded by both monastic and lay members who came in contact with him. It is an English translation of the Bengali work, Brahmananda Leelakatha, written by Brahmachari Akshayachaitanya. Swami Bhaskarananda, the translator of this volume, has presented a clear and faithful rendering with copious explanatory notes and a helpful glossary, including a short biographical sketch of Swami Brahmananda.

The reminiscences narrated in this volume will help the readers contemplate on the holy personality of Swami Brahmananda and serve as a manual of practical spirituality.


Swami Brahmananda As We Saw HimSwami Atmashraddhananda

Swami Brahmananda, regarded as the spiritual son by Sri Ramakrishna, was a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna and the first president of the Ramakrishna Order. This book is a compilation of the personal accounts of monastic and lay members who intimately knew Swami Brahmananda and had many occasions to closely observe his daily life and day-to-day dealings. These reminiscences record the charm of his unassuming personality, the silent influence of his deep spirituality, his practical hints for living a spiritual life, and his keen sense of humour and insights into human mind.

An unpublished letter and a couple of speeches of Swami Brahmananda and some remarkable articles on his life and precepts are included in this book. The impressive volume is interspersed with valuable illustrations. This book will be of immense help and inspiration to all spiritual seekers.

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The Saga of a Great SoulSwami VividishanandaThis book is an extensive and well-researched biography of Swami Shivananda, popularly known as Mahapurush Maharaj, who was a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna and the second president of the Ramakrishna Order. The book presents the biographical narrative of this illumined saint, blending some reminiscences and observations with his conversations and letters. Authored by Swami Vividishananda, who was the head of the

Ramakrishna Vedanta Centre, Seattle, USA, the book will help the readers appreciate the exalted life and personality of Swami Shivananda.

Glimpses of a Great Soul: A portrait of Swami Saradananda*Swami AseshanandaThis book presents a detailed life-story, profound writings and teachings, and some interesting reminiscences of Swami Saradananda, who was a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna. The life-story offers an intimate portrait of the illustrious Swami, giving many details of his personal life and dealings—his devotion to Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi, his great spiritual attainments, his genuine concern for others, his plain commonsense, and his extraordinary

serenity of mind. Authored by Swami Aseshananada, who was a disciple of the Holy Mother and the head of the Vedanta Society of Portland, Oregon, USA, the book will help the readers appreciate the memorable life and teachings of Swami Saradananda.


Invitation to Holy CompanySwami JnanatmanandaThis book contains Swami Jnanatmananda’s personal reminiscences of ten of the direct disciples of Sri Ramakrishna—Swamis Premananda, Turiyananda, Brahmananda, Shivananda, Saradananda, Abhedananda, Vijnanananda, Akhandananda, Subhodananada and Adbhutananda. The reminiscences, originally recorded in Bengali, offer a vivid pen-picture of these great disciples

and how each one them represented as a conduit to their Great Master’s mission. Translated into English by J.N. Dey, the book will help the readers acquire an intimate pen-picture of these great disciples and will inspire them to learn more about these stalwart personalities.


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Swami Ramakrishnananda the Apostle of Sri Ramakrishna to the South

Swami TapasyanandaThis book presents a detailed biographical sketch, a few reminiscences by disciples and devotees, letters, and teachings of Swami Ramakrishnananda, who was a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna and who tirelessly worked to spread the Ramakrishna movement in southern India. Authored by Swami Tapasyananda, who was a scholar-monk of great repute and one of vice-presidents of the Ramakrishna Order, the book will help the readers gain a pen-picture of the glorious life and the outstanding personality of the Swami along with his sublime teachings.




Swami Ramakrishnananda as We Saw HimReminiscences of Monastic and Lay Devotees

This book is a collection of precious reminiscences of Swami Ramakrishnananda, who was a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna and who pioneered the Ramakrishna movement in southern India. Along with the reminiscences recorded by both monks and lay devotees, the book contains a short biographical sketch of Swami Ramakrishnananda, reports and descriptions of his mahasamadhi, Swami Vivekananda’s letters to the Swami, and appendices containing the accounts of his influences in various places and people.

The articles in this book are mainly drawn from the Bengali work Ramakrishnanander Smriti Mala, Tar Patro O Rachanasangraha and from the archives of the monthlies The Vedanta Kesari, Prabuddha Bharata, Vedanta for East and West, and Brahmavadin. This book will help the readers to comprehend Swami Ramakrishnananda's distinct, grand and saintly personality.

Swami Ramakrishnananda A portrait in PicturesSwami Atmashraddhananda

This book is a visual narration of the life of Swami Ramakrishnananda, a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna and a pioneer of the Ramakrishna movement in southern India. Replete with numerous photographs, sketches and illustrations of the Swami and of the persons, institutions and places associated with him, the book presents a grand visual spectacle of the glorious life of Ramakrishnananda. The book is a tribute to his life and his contribution to the Ramakrishna movement.



Path to PerfectionSwami RamakrishnanandaThis booklet by Swami Ramakrishnananda analyses man’s inclination for sensory enjoyment and the necessity to find God for greatest happiness in life. Swami Ramakrishnananda, a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, was a great thinker, forceful speaker, and an illumined soul. This booklet will help sincere aspirants find a path to perfection and reach God.

Sri Ramakrishna Our RefugeSwami RamakrishnanandaThis book is a collection of letters written by Swami Ramakrishnananda to his brother disciples, devotees, friends and others. These treasurable letters unveil his genuine love and concern for others, his profound scholarship, unshakable faith and steadiness, and his practical counsels for facing life’s challenges. These profound letters, issued forth from the pen of an illumined soul, will bring succour and strength to all who aspire to lead higher and nobler lives.

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Consolations Swami Ramakrishnananda

This booklet contains teachings and instructions selected from the letters of Swami Ramakrishnananda, which provide the much-needed consolation for the struggling spiritual aspirants. Swami Ramakrishnananda was a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna. He was a great thinker, forceful speaker, and above all, an illumined soul.

Search after HappinessSwami Ramakrishnananda

This illuminating volume is a collection of lectures delivered by Swami Ramakrishnananda during the years 1893-1911. These lectures, containing torrents of spiritual wisdom issued forth from a monastic disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, shed light on man’s real identity, self-control, discovering real happiness, the necessity of religion, and Sri Ramakrishna and his mission. This volume is a must read for all spiritual seekers, intellectuals and thinkers who will find therein the much-needed spiritual insights and wisdom.

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Two Great Worshippers of Sri Ramakrishna

Swami Budhananda

This book, authored by Swami Budhananda, is an exposition of how the two great disciples of Sri Ramakrishna—Swami Vivekananda and Swami Ramakrishnananda—worshipped him in two different ways.

Swami Abhedananda: A yogi par excellence CompilationSwami Abhedananda, an illustrious monastic disciple of Sri Ramakrishna and a yogi par excellence, left a lasting legacy in the Ramakrishna Order by disseminating Vedanta through scientific reasoning and interpretation, thereby continuing the work of Swami Vivekananda in the West, and training innumerable sincere spiritual aspirants both in India and in the West.As part of commemorating the 150th Birth Anniversary of Swami Abhedananda, this book is brought out to popularise and celebrate the

greatness of his glorious life among the public, especially the devotees and the well-wishers of the Ramakrishna Movement.This book is a biographical narrative, with incidents compiled from his autobiography and various other sources, and coherently presented in a lucid style to help the readers get a fairly reasonable pen-picture of his glorious life and contributions. It highlights his unique spiritual genius, intellectual acumen, and missionary zeal that paved the way for understanding and practice of the teachings of Vedanta and its illustrious exponent in the modern age, Sri Ramakrishna.


Swami Adbhutananda as We Saw HimChandrashekhar Chattopadhyay / Tr. Swami Satswarupananda

Swami Adbhutananda was a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna. Although he never underwent any formal education, he was a perfect knower of God and a personification of simplicity, straightforwardness and spirituality. This book is a translation of the original Bengali Sri Sri Latu Maharajer Smritikatha written by Chandrashekar Chattopadhyay. It is a charming account of Adbhutananada’s association with Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Sarada Devi, Swami Vivekananda and other disciples. It also provides intimate glimpses of his austere life, devotion to God, dispassion towards the world, and intense spiritual practices.




Holy Trio and Their MissionSwami Bhajanananda

This book, a compilation of writings written by Swami Bhajanananda, presents in a concise form the lives and teachings of Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda. It also presents in a nutshell a brief biographical sketch of monastic disciples, lay disciples and women disciples of Sri Ramakrishna. The volume, in addition, provides a short history of Ramakrishna Math and Mission, its ideology, emblem and a note on the Ramakrishna movement.

Spiritual Legacy of Ramakrishna Order Swami Satyaprabhananda

This book, authored by Swami Satyaprabhananda, a monk of the Ramakrishna Order, briefly yet lucidly narrates the life-stories of the great personalities whose illuminating and inspiring lives form the spiritual legacy of the Ramakrishna Order—Sri Ramakrishna, Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi, Swami Vivekananda and other direct disciples.

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For Enquirers about Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission

Swami TapasyanandaThis informative booklet written by Swami Tapasyananda, the vice-president of the Ramakrishna Order, gives in a succinct form the origin and the sources of inspiration of the Ramakrishna Order, its ideology, its centres and various service activities, Swami Vivekananda’s call to the youth for renunciation and service, and life in the monastic community. The booklet also gives details about who and how one can join the Ramakrishna Order. It is highly recommended for those who wish to join the monastic order and for those who wish to concisely know about the Ramakrishna Math and Mission.

Ramakrishna Movement for AllSwami Gahanananda

This small, handy booklet covers in a nutshell the composition and characteristics of the Ramakrishna movement. This informative booklet is a lecture delivered at a conference held in Tamil Nadu by Swami Gahanananda, the fourteenth President of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission, and was first published as an article in The Vedanta Kesari in its May 1991 issue. This book will provide a proper perspective to the readers who wish to know about the Ramakrishna movement.

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From a Small Shrine to the Universal TempleSwami AnanyanandaThis booklet is an edited version of the article ‘From a Small Shrine to the Universal Temple’ by Swami Ananyananda published in Consecration Ceremony Souvenir released during the consecration ceremony of the new Universal Temple in Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai, in the year 2000.

Swami Ananyananda, former editor of Prabuddha Bharata, brings out the historical journey of Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai, from its humble

origins at Flora Cottage (near Vivekanandar Illam), where Swami Ramakrishnananda installed a small picture of Sri Ramakrishna he had brought with him, to its present-day location in Mylapore. This book will be of great value to the devotees and well-wishers of Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai, and to those who wish to learn about its history.

Universal Temple Dedicated to Sri RamakrishnaSri G. Venkataramana ReddyThe Universal Temple dedicated to Sri Ramakrishna is an important landmark in Chennai. This book, authored by G. Venkataramana Reddy, who is the chief architect of this Universal Temple and the architect of Sri Ramakrishna temples at several other places, gives a detailed information about the various architectural features incorporated in this Universal Temple. This colourful volume, interspersed with photographs, architectural plans and drawings, offers a mine of information to the general reader about the architectural nuances of this Universal Temple. The architectural features of Ramakrishnananda Mandapam are also included in this book.

Ramakrishnananda MandapamSwami Asutoshananda / Tr. Sri K.S. SubramanianThis booklet presents a brief background of the Ramakrishnananda Mandapam, a memorial dedicated to Swami Ramakrishnananda, as part of his 150th birthday celebrations, on 15 July 2012 at Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai. It presents a brief legacy of Swami Ramakrishnananda, events connected with the 150th birthday celebrations, and the architectural features incorporated in the Ramakrishnananda Mandapam.

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Swami Yatiswarananda As We Knew HimReminiscences of Monastic and Lay Devotees

This book in two volumes presents an intimate picture of Revered Swami Yatiswarananda Maharaj, who was a spiritually illumined personality and a former vice-president of the Ramakrishna Order. This book consists of reminiscences of monks, initiated lay devotees, and even casual visitors or people who heard his lectures, as well as some of the personal letters and instructions he wrote or gave, and other related material. This book is divided into six sections including his letters and stray writings and three appendices. A number of pictures have been included in the

book. Some of his lectures delivered in various places are provided in the CD enclosed in the back inner flap of the book jacket in the second volume.


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Swami Tapasyananda As We Knew HimReminiscences of Monastic and Lay Devotees

This book provides interesting and illuminating insights into the life and personality of Revered Tapasyananda Maharaj, a former vice-president of the Ramakrishna Order, through the biographical sketches and the reminiscences of both monastics and lay.

The book is divided into three sections. Section I deals with biographical aspects of Revered Tapasyananda Maharaj, letters of Swamis Brahmananda, Shivananda, Saradananda, Nirmalananda, and Vireswarananda to either Revered Tapasyananda Maharaj’s mother or to his brother, and letters of Revered Tapasyananda Maharaj to his own family. Sections II and III contain the reminiscences of Revered Tapasyananda Maharaj by

monastic and lay respectively.

The distinguishing feature of the reminiscences is that they come from a wide spectrum—monastics who either lived with Revered Maharaj or were closely associated with him and devotees from all walks of life, from learned professors to workers and flower vendors, from intimate disciples and devotees to professionals who met him occasionally—providing a kaleidoscope of myriad perceptions these people had about Revered Maharaj.




Educating Indian Women (Compilation)

Sister NiveditaThis book is the compilation of some of Sister Nivedita’s ideas on the ideals of Indian womanhood and the methods of educating the Indian women, which she has dealt with her insightful flair in her speeches and writings. Anyone who reads this book can feel her force and clarity on the objectives and purpose of Indian women education.This book has been specially subsidised to reach out to more women, especially girl students.

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Sister Nivedita: A Beacon of InspirationDebaprasad Bhattacharya

This book, authored by Debaprasad Bhattacharya, deals with a brief life-sketch and contributions of Sister Nivedita, portrayed with many inspiring incidents and influences in her life. Interspersed with many photographs, this book highlights the various facets of Sister Nivedita that would inspire the readers, especially the youth, to understand and appreciate her exemplary love for India and all that was Indian. This book has been specially subsidised to reach out to more youth, especially students.

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Sister Nivedita and Indian RenaissanceSwami LokeswaranandaSister Nivedita not only did phenomenal service in the field of girls’ education amidst various difficulties and privation, she also aroused the dampening Indian consciousness and awakened it to its own glory. This booklet, authored by Swami Lokeswarananda, along with sketching her life, depicts her contribution to Indian renaissance in a lucid and inspiring way. The booklet can be a source of inspiration for both young and old.

Sister Nivedita and Sri AurobindoPrema NandakumarSister Nivedita and Sri Aurobindo awakened the fire of nationalism in Indians in the first decade of the twentieth century. This book, authored by Prema Nandakumar, briefly yet powerfully narrates the interaction and influence of Sister Nivedita had with and on Sri Aurobindo, and how the two powers combined to become a lighthouse of future nationalism.

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The Purusha Sukta: An ExegesisSwami Harshananda

Purusha Sukta is one of the Vedic hymns par excellence. It is, however, as much enigmatic as it is popular. It is, in fact, adoration, worship, and philosophy rolled in one. This book, authored by Swami Harshananda, a senior monk of the Ramakrishna Order, succinctly yet effectively gives an exegesis with a free translation of this Sukta, throwing light on its import and value.

Bhaja Govindam

Translated by Swami Nikhilananda

This booklet contains Bhaja Govindam, one of the most popular hymns by Sri Shankaracharya highlighting the highest truths of Vedanta, with the text in Devanagari script along with a transliteration in Roman script and a lucid translation in English by Swami Nikhilananda. This booklet will aid readers understand the meaning of this Sanskrit hymn.Pages 48 | Price ` 15

Sri Dakshinamurti Stotram and DashashlokiSwami Gabhirananda

Sri Shankaracharya’s Dakshinamurtistotram or Hymn to Dakshinamurti is a poetic masterpiece. In the short compass of ten majestic stanzas, the great world-teacher delineates the fundamental teachings of Vedanta. The Dashashloki or Ten verses on the Atman is considered by many in the traditional circles as the last

pronouncement of Sri Shankaracharya on the subject to his intimate disciples.

This booklet is a simple translation of Sri Dakshinamurtistotram and Dashashloki by Swami Gabhirananda. The translation in English will help readers appreciate these poetic masterpieces and also understand the philosophical import it carries.

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Dakshinamurti Stotra with ManasollasaSwami HarshanandaIn the Indian hymnal literature, the stotras of Sri Shankaracharya occupy a unique place. They are charmingly simple, and yet, simply charming. The panegyrical material of the hymns often alternates with the moral principles or spiritual values.

In a few rare hymns, Sri Shankaracharya has introduced masterly condensations of the doctrines of Advaita Vedanta. And, Dakshinamurti Stotra is a masterpiece among them, combining in itself poetical elegance as well as metaphysical brilliance. Sureshvara has written a varttika on this stotra called Manasollasa, ‘that which exhilarates the mind’.

In this book, Revered Swami Harshananda Maharaj, a senior scholar-monk of the Ramakrishna Order, has translated into English this Dakshinamurti Stotra and Manasollasa, with lucid annotations.





Man the Known and Man the UnknownSwami Ranganathananda

This booklet, authored by Revered Swami Ranganathananda Maharaj, former president of the Ramakrishna Order, deals with the study of man as given in the Upanishads and other spiritual classics, and correlates with the new researches made in the field of modern medicine and neurology.

Vedanta in PracticeSwami ParamanandaThis booklet is a collection of five profound lectures delivered to earnest students of Vedanta by Swami Paramananda, a disciple of Swami Vivekananda. These five lectures show how one can avail of the lofty principles of Vedanta and put them to practice in everyday life. The handy booklet contains a useful selection of spiritual truths from the Upanishads and other scriptures.

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Man in Search of Immortality*Swami NikhilanandaThis book by Swami Nikhilananda offers a clear and concise exposition of man’s true nature, origin and ultimate destiny. In five lucidly written articles, Swami Nikhilananda uses the sacred texts of Hinduism, primarily the Upanishads, to explain the immortality of soul and the oneness of humanity. Based on the direct experience of enlightened souls, Hinduism argues that the soul is immortal and that the soul is completely separate from the changing, physical universe. This book, which includes an appendix of quotations from

the Bhagavad Gita and the Upanishads, will inspire everyone who wish to resolve the conflict between faith and reason, promote respect among different faiths, and establish religion as

a vital factor in human progress.


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Three Systems of VedantaSwami HarshanandaThis booklet, authored by Swami Harshananda, a senior monk of the Ramakrishna Order, succinctly gives an overview of the three main systems of Vedantic thought.Pages 72

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Synthesis of VedantaSwami TapasyanandaThe Vedanta preached by Sri Ramakrishna has always been an enigma to many. Some hold that he preached the Advaita Vedanta of Sri Shankaracharya. Some others aver that he adapted the Vishishtadvaita Vedanta of Sri Ramanujacharya. Still others assert that he combined the Dvaita, Vishishtadvaita and Advaita.Revered Swami Tapasyananda Maharaj, who was a scholar-monk of great eminence and one of the former Vice-presidents of the Ramakrishna Order, had dealt with Sri Ramakrishna’s synthetic and comprehensive Vedanta in an erudite yet lucid way in his well-acclaimed works. This book incorporates his analysis of the subject culled from his books Sri Ramakrishna Life and Teachings and Bhakti Schools of Vedanta.

Three Jewels of VedantaSwami Harshananda

This booklet, authored by Swami Harshananda, a senior monk of the Ramakrishna Order, gives glimpses of the lives and works of three great teachers, Sri Shankaracharya, Sri Ramanujacharya and Sri Madhvacharya, who shine like jewels on the Vedantic crown. Pages 48

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Essentials of Spiritual LifeSwami YatiswaranandaThis book is a combination of the introductions to the books The Divine Life and Universal Prayers written by Swami Yatiswarananda, former vice-president of the Ramakrishna Order. This book will serve as a guide for spiritual aspirants and help them understand the various aspects of spiritual life.

The Divine LifeSwami YatiswaranandaThis book is a compilation of selections from the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita and other scriptures by Swami Yatiswarananda, an illustrious disciple of Swami Brahmananda and the vice-president of the Ramakrishna Order. These invaluable selections, with original Sanskrit verses and its English translation, are grouped under suitable spiritual headings that represent them. The selections

give a clear conception of the theory and practice of spiritual life and will be of an invaluable asset to spiritual seekers both in the East and the West.

How to seek GodSwami YatiswaranandaThis book is a compilation of class notes of the lectures delivered by Swami Yatiswarananda, an illustrious disciple of Swami Brahmananda and the vice-president of the Ramakrishna Order, and which were later published in the magazine The Vedanta Kesari. The class notes are grouped under various spiritual themes for the benefit of the readers. The book is a genuine antidote to all spiritual problems that spiritual seekers are struggling with. The simple,

meaningful solutions presented in this volume are of immense practical value and benefit spiritual seekers of all stages of development.

Adventures in Religious LifeSwami YatiswaranandaThis book is a collection of lectures delivered in Bangalore and Philadelphia by Swami Yatiswarananda, a disciple of Swami Brahmananda and the Vice-president of the Ramakrishna Order. The lectures extensively deal with pursuing religious life, overcoming obstacles in religious life, achieving inner peace and harmony, and attaining religious experience. Spiritual seekers can derive the much-needed inspiration and succour from these invaluable lectures.







Spiritual Initiation What It is?Swami BhuteshanandaThis book is a compilation of material culled from the three articles written by Revered Swami Bhuteshananda Maharaj, former president of the Ramakrishna Order, who lucidly explains the need of a guru in leading the spiritual aspirants along the spiritual path by giving a formula called mantra, repeating which they can reach the Supreme Goal. It is a very handy material for those thinking of taking spiritual initiation.

Divine GraceSwami Ranganathananda

This book is a discourse on the subject delivered by Swami Ranganathananda, the thirteenth president of the Ramakrishna Order, noted for his humanitarian and progressive views and scientific temper. The nature and the working of the divine grace and many other allied topics, such as self-surrender and self-reliance, are clearly elucidated in this lecture. This lecture, with elaborate quotations from the saints and philosophers of both the East and the West, will help the spiritual seekers.

Some Guidelines to Inner LifeSwami GokulanandaThis book is a collection of eleven lectures delivered by Swami Gokulananda under the title ‘Some Guidelines Towards the Goal Supreme’. These lectures provide inspiration, direction and guidelines to earnest spiritual seekers in the path of liberation. Most of these lectures are based on the quotations from the Vivekachudamani and the Bhagavad Gita. The discourses are punctuated by quotations from the teachings of Swami Virajananda. The spiritual seekers will derive much benefit from the guidelines mentioned in this volume.

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Spiritual Life for Modern TimesSwami Vireswarananda

In this book Revered Swami Vireswarananda Maharaj gives an authoritative articulation of the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda and of their relevancance in solving the spiritual problems that confront us in our individual and collective lives. He gives many illuminating insights into spiritual matters, and also provides practical hints how to lead a spiritual life in the modern setting.

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A Short Guide to MeditationSwami HarshanandaThis booklet by Swami Harshananda, a senior monk of the Ramakrishna Order, briefly explains mantra japa and meditation, and offers practical hints for the benefit of the spiritual aspirants. The booklet would help the readers reduce their stress by directing them towards God through prayer, meditation, and japa.

Concentration and MeditationSwami ParamanandaThis book authored by Swami Paramananda, an illustrious disciple of Swami Vivekananda, gives a clear, lucid exposition on concentration and meditation, the practice of which directly leads to the attainment of the superconscious state. The book clearly presents the aids to the practice of concentration and meditation, the obstacles encountered therein, and some practical hints from both Eastern and Western thinkers on the subject. This book will serve as a good introduction for students on the subject and will be of invaluable help to all spiritual seekers.

The Practice of MeditationSwami Ritajananda / John PhillipsThis book contains class talks on the practice of meditation delivered by Swami Ritajananda, a senior monk of the Ramakrishna Order. The talks given in French were translated into English by John Phillips, an associate of the Swami. The book shows the highways and byways in the realm of meditation and helps to overcome variety of impediments for the practitioners of meditation.

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Meditation: Its Process, Practice and CulminationSwami SatprakashanandaThis book is a rich, thought-provoking and all-inclusive study of meditation by Swami Satprakashananda, who was the Minister-in-charge of The Vedanta Society of St. Louis, USA. It contains the translations of the Sanskrit hymns and prayers, conducted meditations by the author, preparatory steps to the practice of meditation according to the four yogas, and the process of meditation and its culmination. The book also contains three articles on Vedanta in the appendices. This book is recommended for all the practitioners of meditation and also for everyone who wish to lead a higher spiritual life.

Meditation, Mind and Patanjali's Yoga*Swami BhaskaranandaThis book is a brilliantly crafted exposition on meditation and spiritual growth by Swami Bhaskarananda, who is the president of the Vedanta Society of Western Washington, Seattle, USA. The book clearly elucidates the need for mediation and that of a Guru, the eight steps that constitute Patanjali yoga, mantra japa, the obstacles to meditation, the hazards in meditation, Kundalini Yoga, the basic concepts of Samkhya, and Samadhi. The book also explains the fringe benefits of meditation in the form of stress-relief. The book will serve as a handbook for beginners and advanced practitioners of meditation and also for everyone who aspire for higher life.


Meditation (Monks of the Ramakrishna Order)*CompilationThis book is a collection of thirteen writings on meditation by some of the senior monks of the Ramakrishna Order. Highly instructive and lucid, the book discusses the methods of meditation, obstacles and aids to meditation, lessons and practical hints in meditation, and mature living. This book will be of immense help to all spiritual seekers and to the practitioners of meditation.





Hasta YogaDr. K. V. Raghupathi

The author, Dr. K. V. Raghupathi, through this booklet attempts to create awareness of mudras, or ‘yoga through hands’ as he calls it. While it may be difficult for the aged or the sick to practise asanas and even pranayama, anyone anywhere can practise these simple yet powerful mudras to rejuvenate the energy

levels and recover from many of the illness afflicting the body and the mind.



Walking the WalkSwami Tyagananda

This book, authored by Swami Tyagananda, a senior monk of the Ramakrishna Order and a former editor of the Vedanta Kesari and current head of Ramakrishna Vedanta Society, Boston, USA, attempts to bring together Vivekananda’s insights related to the study and practice of karma yoga with the author’s own explanations. The book can be read as a commentary on Vivekananda’s teachings on karma yoga. In the endnotes are included some of his own glowing words on

this subject.

Yoga in Day-to-Day LifeSwami Brahmeshananda

This book is a collection of articles on yoga written by Swami Brahmeshananda, a senior monk of the Ramakrishna Order who has authored several books on yoga. The book introduces the readers the various limbs of yoga and lead them to a healthy, saner way of life. It will also help spiritual seekers find the right

direction in the practice of yoga.

Yoga for Beginners*Swami Gnaneswarananda / Mallika Clare Gupta

This book is a compilation of class talks on Yoga delivered by Swami Gnaneswarananda, the founder of the Vivekananda Vedanta Society, Chicago. The Swami explains in a clear and persuasive language the four great paths to God-realisation—Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga and Raja Yoga. His concise, lucid and fascinating language, with up-to-date phraseology laced with humour, stories and anecdotes, will help the readers easily comprehend the principles and practices of the four yogas.


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Hinduism through Questions and AnswersSwami Harshananda

All religions find themselves at the crossroads of history in this age of science and democracy. Traditional values of Hinduism have also been subjected to this scrutiny and these enquirers demand an explanation—philosophical, scientific and historical—for the ideas and institutions which give Hindus their identity.

This book by Swami Harshananda, a senior monk of the Ramakrishna Order, answers these questions by enquirers and critics about Hindu religion. It helps clear misconceptions about Hinduism and offers explanations about its ideas and institutions.

Hindu Gods and GoddessesSwami Harshananda

This important book on Hindu gods and goddesses by Swami Harshananda, a senior scholar-monk of the Ramakrishna Order, gives a brief account of various manifestations of Vedic gods, incarnations and minor deities, namely, Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Shakti, Ganesha, and other deities. The symbology and mythological stories of these gods and goddesses, together with iconographical illustrations, are also dealt with in this book.

All about Hindu TemplesSwami Harshananda

This book by Swami Harshananda provides essential information to a layman about Hindu temples in a nutshell. From the history, symbology, architecture, iconography, rites, ceremonies, arts, and crafts of the Hindu temples to the function of temples in relation to a devotee, priest and society are clearly explained in this book. The author has also highlighted the need for revitalising the Hindu temples so that they can play a greater religio-cultural role in society.

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Hinduism: Its meaning for the liberation of the spirit*Swami NikhilanandaAlthough the published literature relating to the Hindu philosophy is vast, this book deals with the Hindu faith from a practical religious point of view. Containing the reflections of Swami Nikhilananda, an eminent monk of the Ramakrishna Order, and one who had all along been in active service in the field of Hindu Religion both in India and abroad, this book can serve as a handbook on Hindu religion to those who wish to take to an integrated study of the ancient faith.

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A Primer of HinduismD. S. Sarma

This book by D. S. Sarma, a well-known educationist and a learned exponent of Hinduism, briefly deals with all the fundamental doctrines of the Hindu religion and philosophy stitched in the form of questions and answers between a daughter and a father. The book is enriched with an article on Hinduism and an appendix consisting of selections from the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita. This primer will provide a good introduction on Hinduism to the school and college students.

Primary Hinduism*Seeta LakhaniThis book is specifically designed to teach Hinduism for children and young people [for ages 5-14]. It is a colourful work with beautiful stories, illustrations, and paintings which not only convey the essential elements of Hinduism but also present them in a modern context. The author, Seetha Lakhani, a doctorate in physics and an expert in teaching Hinduism, has presented this work in a clear and easy-to-understand language. The summary and classroom activities at the end of each chapter will help the young readers understand the subject better. It is highly recommended for school students.


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Divine Plays of Lord Siva (Pictorial) - Dr. T.N. Ramachandran

This book is a concise English version of the Tamil Saivite work Tiruvilaiyadal Puranam, which is one of the triad of Saivite Puranas in Tamil, composed by Paranjyothi Munivar.

This Puranam narrates sixty-four divine episodes through which Lord Siva bestowed His grace on devotees.

All the sixty-four episodes are depicted with enthralling one-page colorful pictures drawn by S. Rajam, one of the leading artists and an expert musician. The line drawings illustrate the story in greater detail. The text written in chaste Tamil by Sri R. Rangaswamy in the Tamil book have been translated into English by Dr. T. N. Ramachandran in this book. Dr. N. Mahalingam has edited the book. This book is a novel effort to take the Puranam to the younger generation and would be a treasure in every home or library.

Saints of Saivism (Pictorial) - Dr. Prema Nandakumar

This book is a concise English version of the Tamil Saivite work Periya Puranam, which is one of the triad of Saivite Puranas in Tamil, was composed by Sekkizhar.

This Puranam narrates the life-stories of 63 saints, who though born and brought up in various social backgrounds, ranging from a king to a potter, had common integrating factors—devotion to Shiva and service to His devotees.

This Puranam, written in poetic form, was rendered in concise prose form by Prof. A. S. Jnanasambanthan. This book is the English version narrated by Dr. Prema Nandakumar, an eminent scholar. The enthralling art work, both drawing and painting, was done by S. Rajam, one of the leading artists and an expert musician. The life of every saint is illustrated by a colour painting, usually depicting the main episode of the saint’s life, and a series of line drawings broadly indicating other events in the saint’s life. Dr. N. Mahalingam has edited the book. This book is a novel effort to take the Puranam to the younger generation and would be a treasure in every home or library.





Life of Sri RamanujaSwami RamakrishnanandaRare and blessed is the occasion when a saint, an illumined soul, Swami Ramakrishnananda, a direct-disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, undertakes the task of writing a biography of an Acharya, a world-teacher, Sri Ramanuja. No writer, however erudite and accomplished, can bring to his work that revealing insight which a saint does by virtue of his illumination. From this point of view, the biography of Sri Ramanuja in Bengali, authored by Swami Ramakrishnananda, is a unique work. Whether one belongs to the ranks of orthodox followers or to those of the heterodox, going through the pages of this book, one would surely feel the

devotional fervour the author had for Sri Ramanuja. The book was translated into English by Swami Buddhananda.

Annotated with many additional notes, and additional material appended, this book will surely communicate the transforming power of the great life of a mighty and magnanimous world-teacher written by an illustrious apostle of another great world-teacher.


Sankara Dig VijayaTranslated by Swami Tapasyananda

Sri Sankaracharya is one of the greatest luminaries who has enriched the spiritual and philosophical heritage of India. Through his subtle philosophical treatises and sublime devotional hymns, he has deeply touched the hearts of millions of people, both the intellectual classes and the simple masses. Among myriad versions of biographical works, Madhava-Vidyaranya’s Sankara-dig-vijaya in Sanskrit has gained popular acceptance.

This book is the English translation (with no Sanskrit text) of Madhava-Vidyaranya’s Sankara-dig-vijaya by Swami Tapasyananda, a scholar-monk and former vice-president of the Ramakrishna Order, who has not only diligently and lucidly translated the text, but has also given a scholarly and impartial introduction mentioning the challenges in portraying Sri Sankaracharya’s biography. This book will help readers acquaint themselves with a detailed and authentic biographical sketch of Sri Sankaracharya.




Saints of India - Anna N. Subramanian

This book succinctly narrates the life-stories of some of the great saints of India—Gautama Buddha, Sankaracharya, Ramanujacharya, Madhvacharya, Tirugnanasambandar, Tirunavukkarasu, Nammalvar, Andal, Mira, Samartha Ramadas, Guru Govind Singh, Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Sarada Devi, and Swami Vivekananda.

Authored by Sri Anna N. Subramanian, the well-known writer and translator, the book is especially meant for college students as part of their religious studies.

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Twelve Azhvars - Smt. Gowri Rajagopal

This book, authored by Smt. Gowri Rajagopal, narrates the life-stories of twelve Azhvars of Srivaishnavism in a simple language. In the life-story of every Azhvar are included a prelude (‘Taniyan’ in Srivaishnava tradition), a hymn (Pasuram) composed by the respective Azhvar, followed by a eulogy (Vazhi Tirunamam) about the Azhvar written by Appillai. The episode of Acharya Nathamuni reviving the Divya Prabandham is also briefly described here for the benefit of the readers. The details of 108 sacred places (Divya Desams), the names of main Deities, the birth places of the Azhvars, their asterisms, and the hymns composed by them are given in the annexures. This book will serve as an introduction to the life and works of these twelve great Azhvars.


Gosvami Tulasidas - A.P.N. Pankaj

Gosvami Tulasidas, the composer of Ramacharitamanasa and Hanuman Chalisa, was one of the most illustrious saints of Rama Bhakti tradition in India.

This book, Gosvami Tulasidas, authored by A.P.N Pankaj brings out an overview of Tulasidas’ life, works and philosophy. The book is divided into three sections. The first section gives a detailed overview of his life, including many legends attributed to him, taken and analysed from various sources. The second section gives an exposition of Geetaavalee, Kavitaavalee, Vinaya Patrika, Ramacharitamanasa and other works of Tulasidas. The third section summarises the poetic philosophy of Tulasidas and his views on society, religion and spirituality. This book shall serve as a gateway to understand Tulasidas’ vast and rich literature.


Wisdom in Verses (Dohavali) Goswami Tulasidas

This book is an English translation of Dohavali, an important work in Awadhi language, by the famous saint-poet Goswami Tulasidas. The translation is done by Swami Brahmeshananda, a senior monk of the Ramakrishna Order who is a former editor of The Vedanta Kesari and the author of many popular books. This book will help the readers gain both secular and spiritual wisdom and enhance their devotion to Sri Rama. Pages 232 | Price ` 70

The Mystic Wisdom of Kabir

Swami Brahmeshananda

This book is a compilation of Kabir’s works—songs and verses—which are very popular with the masses and in religious circles. The English translation is rendered by Swami Brahmeshananda, a senior monk of the Ramakrishna Order. This selective compilation amply represents Kabir’s ideology. The reader will find herein Kabir’s message of knowledge, devotion, ethics, and social equality, well expressed.Pages 174 | Price `70

From Delusion to Reality

Swami Gurudasananda

This book contains the original verses of Bhaja Govindam, one of the most popular hymns containing the highest truths of Vedanta, expounded lucidly by Sri Shankaracharya with exquisite poetical beauty. Swami Gurudasananda, a monk residing at Sri Janaki Mata Ashram, Thanjavur, has translated the verses into English with deep and inspiring explanations. This book would greatly help all devotees and spiritual aspirants to get rid of their delusion and proceed towards the Reality. Pages 96 | Price `45





India’s Heritage: Vedas to Sri RamakrishnaSri G. Venkatramana Reddy

This book by G. Venkataramana Reddy, a well-known architect and town planner, colourfully overviews the rich heritage of India from the Vedic period to the advent of Sri Ramakrishna in the nineteenth century. These pages that depict the glorious history of India are dotted with pictures of exquisite paintings by renowned artists Purushottam Karanth and Maniam Selvan. This book will

inspire everyone to love India and her rich cultural and spiritual heritage.

Indian CultureA Vedanta Kesari Presentation

This book is a compilation of articles written by eminent monks and famous personalities on Indian culture. The aim of this book is to create awareness among the youth about the rich Indian culture and the grand philosophy behind it. The articles cover the ideas and ideals of Indian culture such as the Upanishads, Yoga, meditation, and so on. There are also articles on the influence of Indian culture on economics, architecture, traditions of dining, and so on. The book also contains snippets of Indian culture presented under the column, Imprints of Indian culture. These snippets give a bird’s eye-view of the Indian cultural traditions. This book will help everyone who wish to know something about the Indian culture and the

philosophy behind it.

Alayam the Hindu TempleG. Venkataramana Reddy

This book presents the insights, philosophic symbolism and significance involved in the architecture of Hindu temples which are meticulously presented through texts, sketches, illustrations and figures. The book explores the origin and evolution of temples and the evolution of different architectural styles of the temples in northern and southern parts of India in different periods of history. The author, G. Venkataramana Reddy, a renowned architect, has also analysed the architectural symbolism of modern religious movements, including the Ramakrishna Math and Mission.

The book will be of great value to the connoisseurs of Indian art and architecture and also to the general public interested in acquiring a detailed outline about the

symbolism and architectural heritage of the Hindu temples.






Understanding PratikaA Vedanta Kesari Presentation

‘The images, crosses, and crescents are,’ says Swami Vivekananda, ‘simply so many symbols—so many pegs to hang the spiritual ideas on.’ Indeed our lives are full of symbols. National flag is a symbol, and so also the zebra crossing. Be it political parties or business houses or symbols in the periodic table, we live amidst a host of symbols. The greatest role of symbols, however, is in spiritual and cultural aspects of our lives. Man needs symbols, and needs to understand

them too. This book attempts to unveil the meaning of some such symbols from an Indian perspective.

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Glimpses of Excellence: In Ancient IndiaDr. Suruchi Pande

The book allows us to have some glimpses of excellence achieved in ancient India in diverse fields that stand as testimony to the acclaimed ancient Indian genius. This book is authored by Dr. Smt. Suruchi Pande through her painstaking research and compilation of the literary evidences and references. The monumental texts the author refers to in this work gives us some glimpses

of the skill, dexterity, and perfection the ancient Indians achieved in various fields of human endeavour that can baffle even the experts of the today’s world!


Living Imprints of Indian CultureA Vedanta Kesari Presentation

This collection of twenty-two short monographs describes some of the living traditions of Indian Culture—‘the acumen of ages and the experience

of centuries’. Imprints of living culture refer to the impressions or marks of a culture which is alive, still in vogue (and not just as object of learned studies or museum display). Indeed, Indian Culture continues to intrigue and

amaze anyone who comes in touch with it. This booklet explains some of the Indian cultural practices such as ‘Namaste’, ‘Bhajan’, ‘Prasada’,

‘Arati’, besides Indian way of dressing, dining, and medicine.




Power of Thought*Swami Paramananda

This powerful book, authored by Swami Paramananda, summarises the power of human thought and guides the readers to harness its power to attain higher goals. It emphasises the fact that the use and abuse of this force determines the destiny of every human being, and that the whole life is nothing but the outer manifestation of inner thoughts. It therefore underlies the need for right thinking and cultivating the practice of meditation to overcome obstacles in life.* Available for sale except in North America

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Secret of Right Activity*Swami ParamanandaThis book, authored by Swami Paramananda, a disciple of Swami Vivekananda, contains illuminating insights and techniques revealing the secret of right activity. The book would help the readers understand their motives of work, adjust themselves to situations, and learn how to perform a task with least expenditure of energy. * Available for sale except in North America


Silence as Yoga*Swami ParamanandaThis book, authored by Swami Paramananda, elucidates the enormous benefits that the practice of silence brings into our lives. The book emphasises that the aim of silence is not to free the mind from thought and assume a state of emptiness and passivity. Silence actually becomes a definite factor for efficient and concentrated thought, and that the greatest amount of good in the world is not done by a talker, but by the one who has silently found the true centre of his or her being.This book will help readers achieve mental poise in the midst of activity, and

achieve physical, moral and spiritual well-being. * Available for sale except in North America

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Faith is Power*Swami Paramananda

This book, authored by Swami Paramananda, gives a clear, definite and masterly exposition on the power of faith. The author approaches the subject from various standpoints and clears many contradictions that come in the way. This book will help readers reinstate faith in themselves to lead a constructive and meaningful life.* Available for sale except in North America

Pages 74 Price `30



Student Power Its Use and AbuseSwami HarshanandaThis booklet by Swami Harshananda, a senior monk of the Ramakrishna Order, discusses briefly the use and abuse of student’s power. Student’s power is felt keenly, on the negative side, in agitations spiraling into violence in college campuses, and on the positive side, in volunteering communal activities, spreading literacy and awareness on health and sanitation in rural areas, etc. The author has surveyed the maladies that grip the student community and the need to train students properly to bring the best out of them.


Modern Problems and Ancient SolutionsSwami Harshananda

This booklet by Swami Harshananda, a senior monk of the Ramakrishna Order, delves into problems that plague the modern youth and suggests solutions from an ancient perspective. This booklet will be of great use to students in schools and colleges and for youth who stand in the threshold of life confronting problems.


Students’ VowsSwami NirvedanandaThis book contains Vidayarthi Homa mantras composed by Swami Nirvedananda, an educationist and scholarly monk of the Ramakrishna Order. The meaning of the mantras and their explanatory notes are given by Swami Atmashraddhananda.

These mantras, which are essential for character-building for students, are taken as vows in a Homa. The vows represent cardinal teachings of Swami Vivekananda whose glowing words of strength and purity are a beacon to all youths. This book will be of great use to the educational institutions who wish to incorporate these character-building vows to students.




Youth of India Arise!Swami VireswaranandaThis booklet is an English translation of the address by Revered Swami Vireswarananda Maharaj, the tenth president of the Ramakrishna Order, to the youth on the first National Youth Day celebrations held at Belur Math on 12 January 1985. The second part of this booklet contains his benedictory address to the youth assembled for the same occasion. The focus of the booklet is to empower youth to rebuild India on the lines

envisaged by Swami Vivekananda. This booklet will help students build goals on the lines of spirituality and service, and make India great again.


How the Modern Youth can Confront their ProblemsSwami Harshananda

This tiny booklet by Swami Harshananda, a senior monk of the Ramakrishna Order, discusses the myriad problems—regionalism, communalism and casteism; bigoted religious leaders and their institutions; unscrupulous money-power and politics; smoking, bars, cinema houses and television—that plague the youth of today. This booklet will help the youth identify problems and find possible solutions.

Pages 28 Price `10

To the Youth: Your Questions and Our AnswersSwami HarshanandaThis booklet contains questions and answers related to the problems of the youth that are prevalent in the society. The questions were raised by the students in one of the Youth Conventions at Bangalore, which were deftly answered by Swami Harshananda. These questions-answers of significant value is a must-read for all students. It will help them resolve their complex problems, channelise their potential in achieving their goals, and contribute their part in building a healthy society.




Letter to a StudentSwami PurushottamanandaSwami Purushottamananda, who had inspired several hundreds of youth, had written a letter to a student who had been facing difficulties in studying his lessons and facing the examinations. Through his letter, he guided the student in the art of studying systematically and with concentration, and how to build self-confidence and face the examinations without fear! That letter is published as this booklet to benefit a large number of students.

Time-senseSwami PurushottamanandaTime plays a decisive role in every student’s life. The author, Swami Purushottamananda, well-known for his writings on themes useful to students, shows in this booklet how students can use and save time to their advantage. Dealing with the subject of time-management, he has also included a section on how a student can make use of the practice of prayer to his or her self-confidence and concentration.

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Secret of ConcentrationSwami Purushottamananda

This small booklet is a companion volume to the booklet Letter to a Student authored by Swami Purushottamananda, who had guided several hundreds of youth in the practice of concentration. In this booklet, the author analyses the need for concentration to achieve success and gives practical tips for practising concentration. Everyone, especially the youth and students, will find the ideas in this booklet helpful.

Student’s TreasureSwami Purushottamananda

Swami Purushottamananda, who had inspired several hundreds of youth, had written three booklets dealing with the need and practice of concentration, how to study systematically and face examinations with confidence, and how time is to be saved and used for career building. For the sake of convenience, the contents of all the three booklets have been brought out in this single volume. The readers, especially the youth and students, will find the ideas in this volume very helpful.

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The Secret of HappinessSwami Brahmeshananda

This book is a compilation of articles written by Swami Brahmeshananda on the goal of human life, the secret of happiness, the problem of suffering, and various spiritual techniques for lasting happiness. These inspiring and thought-provoking articles by the author will help people from all walks of life to unfold and achieve true happiness.


Nurturing Relationships Swami Nikhilananda

This booklet by Swami Nikhileswarananda gives a concrete, step-by-step approach to develop genuine, meaningful, and lasting relationships. The author, using his vast experience in guiding people, has provided several simple and practical examples from our everyday life that would help us to achieve happiness and nurture inter-human relationships.

Pages 40 Price ` 15

Happiness and Peace in Everyday Life Swami Nikhilananda

This booklet by Swami Nikhileswarananda gives the means to achieve happiness and tranquility of mind even in various trying circumstances, such as quarrel in the family, death of near and dear ones, criticism, resentment, and calamity or crisis. The Swami has provided the means—through hints, suggestions, stories, anecdotes, and questions and answers—to achieve lasting happiness and peace in everyday life.

Pages 84 Price ` 25



Bhagavad Gita for StudentsCompiled by Swami AtmashraddhanandaThe Bhagavad Gita is a treasure-house of wisdom. This booklet for students contains selection of relevant verses from the Gita for self-improvement in all its varied aspects. This booklet contains twelve chapters, with four verses in each, with Swami Vivekananda’s appropriate, inspiring quote at the end of each verse. Some interesting facts about the Gita and what the great personalities have said on it are also included in this booklet. A few thematic pictures in between the chapters add visual elegance to this booklet.

Upanishads for StudentsCompiled by Swami AtmashraddhanandaUpanishads are a source of enduring strength and wisdom for living a noble and great life. What the modern students need most is a guide to self-knowledge, concentration, strength to face challenges of life and discovering the true purpose of life. The Upanishads, though abstruse in their contents, have answer to all these and are the best way to help a growing young mind to gain insights of how to be a better and good student. This is a compilation from students’ perspective.

Pages 80 Price ` 30

Universal Prayers for Youth Swami AtmashraddhanandaEveryone needs guidance for solving one’s problems with clarity and objectivity. And the practice of prayer is a time-test method in this regard. This compilation of soul-stirring prayers from the Sanskrit literature aims to introduce the youth to the practice of prayer for self-development and spiritual living. Being prayerful helps one live a life of fearlessness and strength drawn from a Divine Source.

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Value of BrahmacharyaSwami Tathagatananda

This book deals with various aspects of Brahmacharya or chastity, explaining why and how of living a life of self-control and holiness. A guide for all spiritual seekers, especially the youth. Pages 48 | Price `22

Towards Teaching ExcellenceSwami Nityasthananda

More than a mere profession, teaching is a mission—a mission to work towards the betterment of the society’s welfare and prosperity. Based on the ideas of Swami Vivekananda, Swami Nityasthananda, the author of this book and an established scholar and thinker of the Ramakrishna Order, has compendiously addressed the challenges in the realm of teaching and learning. This book would motivate the teachers in achieving teaching excellence and thereby help them in educating and empowering the future generations to work towards social excellence. Pages 136 | Price `60

Masifesting Inherent PerfectionA Vedanta Kesari Presentation

‘The ideal of all education, all training,’ said Swami Vivekananda, ‘should be this man-making. But, instead of that, we are always trying to polish up the outside. What use in polishing up the outside when there is no inside? The end and aim of all training is to make the man grow.’ This book attempts to discuss this ‘inside’ of education which is man-making. A collection of 50 writings on various aspects of education ‘in its widest sense’, this book presents the Indian worldview of divinity of man and unity of existence. Compiled from the archives of The Vedanta Kesari, these writings deal with various aspects of education, particularly the key ideas of Yoga and Vedanta which are of great value to all educationists and students. ‘As long as I live, so long do I learn,’ said Sri Ramakrishna. This handy volume on education draws our attention to this fact through articles, stories and personal accounts of monks, teachers, students, scholars and commoners.




Democratic Administration in the light of Practical VedantaSwami RanganathanandaThis book is a collection of seven impactful lectures delivered from 1968 to 1986 by Swami Ranganathananda, who was President of the Ramakrishna Order and an inspiring speaker and a prolific writer. These lectures were given to large gatherings of state and central government administrators in different cities across India. The lectures delve into the root of problems plaguing the administration and gives solutions in the light of practical Vedanta as envisaged by Swami Vivekananda. This book is a must-read guide for all civil administrators, leaders and

responsible citizens who wish to bring meaningful societal transformation.

Children: Humanity’s Greatest AssetsSwami Ranganathananda

This book is a transcription of talk given by Swami Ranganathananda, the 13th president of the Ramakrishna Order. It emphasises the need for spiritual growth of children in the process of psycho-social evolution and for nurturing them to be the harbingers of peace, harmony and progress. Pages 24 | Price `15

How to Get Along with Others*Swami BhaskaranandaThis book deals with the important issue of getting along with others in this stress-laden world and provides practical suggestions and guidance. It acquaints the readers with ancient Hindu wisdom and stimulates them to use commonsense as well in happily getting along with others, at home, at work, or anywhere else.The author of the book, Swami Bhaskarananda, is a senior monk and the

president of The Vedanta Society of Western Washington, Seattle, and the spiritual head of The Vedanta Society in Hawaii and the Vedanta Society in Vancouver.






Dashavatar (Pictorial) Narrated by K.V. Gayathri

This book designed with colourful illustrations narrates in a simple language the life stories of the ten incarnations of Sri Mahavishnu, their glories and their divine missions on earth. The book is specially meant for children.Pages 56 | Price `70

Sri Ramanuja (Pictorial) Smt. Latha Balasubramanian

This book, authored by Smt. Latha Balasubramanian, presents the life of Sri Ramanuja in a simple language with colourful illustrations and will acquaint the readers with his life and mission of making bhakti as a means to achieve liberation and opening the doors of spirituality to one and all irrespective of caste, creed and religion.Pages 24 | Price `40


Sri Madhva (Pictorial)Dr. Y. Hariharan

This book, authored by Dr. Y. Hariharan, presents the religious adventures of Sri Madhvacharya in a simple language with colourful illustrations, and will acquaint the readers with his life and mission of holding bhakti as supreme and directing it towards Sri Krishna.

Sri Sankara (Pictorial) Swami RaghaveshanandaThis colourful volume, with captive pictorial illustrations, depicts the wonderful life of Sri Sankara, one of the great Acharyas of the Hindu religion and the proponent of Advaita philosophy. Presented as a lucid narrative, this book helps in easy reading and understanding of Sankara’s life for both children and adults alike. Authored by Swami Raghaveshananda, this book will be a good source for introducing this great Acharya to the new generation.




Sri Ramakrishna’s Stories

This book for children presents 17 stories and parables of Sri Ramakrishna in a simple language with colourful illustrations. The moral of the story is also explained at the end of each story for the benefit of the children.




Vivekananda’s Stories (for children)

This book is a collection of ten of Swami Vivekananda’s wonderful stories told in a simple language with colourful illustrations for children. The moral of the story is also explained at the end of each story for the benefit of the children.

Inspiring Stories from the Holy Trio (Pictorial for Children)

The book includes incidents from the life of Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi, three important incidents from Swami Vivekananda’s life, three stories from the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna, and eight others from the life of Sri Ramakrishna.

All the 15 stories/incidents are illustrated with beautiful colour pictorials.

Sri Ramakrishna: Story for Children

This book, authored by Swami Raghaveshananda, narrates the life-story of Sri Ramakrishna in a simple language and with beautiful illustrations, which would captivate the minds of children.Pages 28 | Price `45



Jai Hanuman - for young readersSwami RaghaveshanandaThis book deals with Hanuman’s life-story portraying his well-known qualities. A special feature of this book is the extensive coverage of the Sundarakandam, an important portion of the Ramayana which is chanted by the devotees. The purpose of this book is to make its readers, especially young readers, to mould their characters by imbibing the noble qualities of Hanuman and help them embark on a mission of nurturing their religion and serving their nation.

This book is the English version of the Kannada book authored by Swami Raghaveshananda, who is well-known for having written several books for children during the last three decades.


The Glory of Shiva Purana - Volume 1Vanishree MaheshThis book presents the glory of Shiva Purana through captivating stories from it. These stories for children present the greatness and glory of God, the meaning of sacred religious symbols, and how one ought to live a pure life.Pages 40 | Price `100

Devotees of PandurangaTr. Smt. Latha BalasubramanianThis book for children is a collection of stories with colourful illustrations about nine devotees of Sri Panduranga or Sri Krishna. The stories of Pundarika, Chokamela, Neelobhaji, Kanakadasa, Haridas, Kabirdas, Raakha, Jayadeva and Shivaji, who were blessed by Vittala, are narrated. The spiritual kernel is also explained through the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda at the end of each story.

Pages 44 Price `100



Nectarean Blooms(Daily Quote from Sri Ramakrishna)

This book is a compilation of soothing and inspiring nectarine-like sayings of Sri Ramakrishna in the form of a daily quote, and when read, contemplated and practised every day, will improve the spiritual quality of the lives of the readers and remove the obstacles to God-realisation in this modern and materialistic world.


Dewdrops(Daily Quote from the Holy Mother)

This book is a compilation of sayings of Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi in the form of a daily quote which provides the much-needed solace and inspiration for devotees and aspirants in this ephemeral world with innumerable troubles and tensions.


Rousing Dawn(Daily Quote from Swami Vivekananda)

This book is a compilation of Swamiji’s less known yet inspiring and instructive religious and spiritual teachings in the form of a daily quote which sincere spiritual aspirants can imbibe and strive for life’s fulfilment.


Celestial Chimes(Daily Quote from the Bhagavad Gita)

This book is a compilation of selected verses of Bhagavad Gita in the form of a daily quote. It contains original Sanskrit verses with their corresponding English translations. These verses, dealing with practical spiritual inspiration and guidance, will help the readers to nourish themselves every day.




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