The Hinduism category has 172 audiobooks on Listento.it, with an average listener rating of 4.4★ across 382 ratings. The most-rated is Autobiography of a Yogi.
Durga Mantra Magick
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Durga is a very special goddess. When I first encountered her, I was a little hesitant, but I knew deep down I needed to work with her. From 2014-2015, she has guided me. Ever so often, I am guided to work with one specific deity for a prolong period of time. It was Durga's turn then. She is by far one of the most beloved of the Hindu Goddesses. She is fiercely loyal and will pull out all the stops when she is protecting her own. She is, in many ways, a gentler version of Kali, but not quite as gentle as Parvati or Lakshmi. Durga's name means "impassable and invincible." The name is derived from the Sanskrit word for fortress, Durg. She has several forms. In this book , we will deal with her nine forms, also known as Navadurga or literally 'Nine Forms of Goddess Durga.' Each one has a purpose and we will perform nine rituals, one for each form.
©2017 Baal Kadmon (P)2017 Baal Kadmon
Lo spirito delle Upanishad
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Le Upanishad sono un libro importantissimo di filosofia indù, e questo libro è una selezione di aforismi, detti, proverbi, tratti da più di cinquanta autorità. Gli aforismi sono però stati organizzati in un percorso ideale che porta lo studente dalla soglia ai margini della Coscienza Spirituale fino alla sua realizzazione; e le verità semplicissime vengono ripetute per bocca di tante fonti diverse, e così, col potere della "goccia che scava la roccia" la conoscenza si fa strada nella mente di chi ascolta.
©2019 Silvia Cecchini (P)2019 Silvia Cecchini
The Pregnant King
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"‘I am not sure that I am a man,’ said Yuvanashva. ‘I have created life outside me as men do. But I have also created life inside me, as women do. What does that make me? Will a body such as mine fetter or free me?’" Among the many hundreds of characters who inhabit the Mahabharata, perhaps the world’s greatest epic and certainly one of the oldest, is Yuvanashva, a childless king, who accidentally drinks a magic potion meant to make his queens pregnant and gives birth to a son. This extraordinary novel is his story. It is also the story of his mother Shilavati, who cannot be king because she is a woman; of young Somvat, who surrenders his genitals to become a wife; of Shikhandi, a daughter brought up as a son, who fathers a child with a borrowed penis; of Arjuna, the great warrior with many wives, who is forced to masquerade as a woman after being castrated by a nymph; of Ileshwara, a god on full-moon days and a goddess on new-moon nights; and of Adi-natha, the teacher of teachers, worshipped as a hermit by some and as an enchantress by others. Building on Hinduism’s rich and complex mythology - but driven by a very contemporary sensibility - Devdutt Pattanaik creates a lush and fecund work of fiction in which the lines are continually blurred between men and women, sons and daughters, husbands and wives, fathers and mothers. Confronted with such fluidity the listener is drawn into Yuvanashva’s struggle to be fair to all - those here, those there, and all those in between.
©2008, 2014 Devdutt Pattanaik (P)2019 Random House Audio
The Inner Secret: Faqir Chand on Visions
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There is no doubt in my mind that Faqir Chand is one of the most important shabd yoga masters in history and that his frank confessions of “unknowingness” are of vital importance for those interested in religion and spiritual masters. Faqir reveals what other gurus will not. Here in the MSAC Philosophy Group at Mt. San Antonio College, it is our wish to republish almost all of Faqir Chand's books and pamphlets in English and give them a wider audience. This book, The Secret of Inner Visions, contains judicious selections from Faqir's small book, The Essence of Truth. Since the latter book contains more or less verbatim transcriptions from several of Faqir Chand's satsangs, readers should be aware of its more vernacular and informal tone. Nevertheless, a close reading of Faqir Chand's radical thinking will undoubtedly have a liberating impact on the reader since he doesn't mince words. One of the most refreshing aspects of Faqir's philosophy is that he readily admits that he doesn't ultimately know anything (similar to his Greek counterpart, Socrates, and the Chinese poet Lao Tzu) and that he is most open to being wrong. In all my many travels to India and my interviews with scores of shabd yoga teachers, I have never met a more honest and forthcoming spiritual teacher than Faqir Chand. He is perhaps the most straightforward guru in history. In the early 1980s I coined the term the Chandian Effect, which describes in a nutshell what Faqir realized about inner visions and other miraculous incidents. Whenever a person has a spiritual vision of a holy man or woman, they invariably believe that such an apparition is real and manifests of its own accord. But according to Faqir Chand's realization, none of these visions are objectively real since they arise (even if unconsciously) from one's own mind and that the personage one beholds is ignorant about such a manifestation.
©2017 David Christopher Lane (P)2017 David Christopher Lane
Third Eye Awakening: How to Activate Your Third Eye Chakra and Pineal Gland
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If you want to tap into your hidden, spiritual being and open a floodgate of creativity, then you’ll want to keep reading.... We all have a pineal gland located in our brains. There is a direct relationship between the third eye and the pineal gland. It is often referred to as the “seat of the soul” and is the gateway between the body and soul. The pineal gland is directly related to our circadian rhythms. In other words, it directly effects our sleep cycles. Unfortunately, with our modern lifestyles, many of us have a pineal gland that does not function properly. Is your pineal gland functioning properly? In this book you’ll discover: The top five things you do that suppresses your third eye (pineal gland) and how to correct it The secret ingredient that you must be exposed to everyday in order to improve your pineal gland function How to recognize if you have pineal gland calcification and how what you can do to correct it The one food you are eating every day that is hindering the function of your ability to open your third eye How to detox in order to improve gland function Three foods that are rarely talked about that can help detox your gland How colors and odors play a role The one thing you do every day that could be the real cause of 90 percent of pineal gland calcifications And much, much more The pineal gland is an amazing gland that we all possess. Unfortunately, many of us have an under-functioning gland, and we don’t even know it! If you want to improve your health and feel better and more energized, then what are you waiting for? Buy to download immediately.
©2018 Healing Habits Publishing, LLC (P)2018 Healing Habits Publishing, LLC
The Luminous Teachings: Visions and Samadhi
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This is an excerpt from Sister Nivedita's wonderful book, The Master as I Saw Him, which focuses on the life and work of Swami Vivekananda. This excerpt is taken from the last 50 pages of her book and is centered on visions, samadhi, Sri Ramakrishna, and the death of Vivekananda at a young age. Selected and edited by Professor David Lane, PhD.
Public Domain (P)2018 MSAC Philosophy Group
Rigveda
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Itane vistrit aur vrihad granth ko alpakaay pustak ke roop mein prastut karna tha, atah saar-sankshep-pravritti varnit vishay ko ek jagah karke sankshep roop mein hee prakat kiya gaya hai. Jaise maan leejiye, adhyaay mein Ëœagniâ„¢ se sambandhit sookt das hain, kintu ve ek kram mein na hokar alag-alag bikhre hain, to hamne un sabko ek jagah karke sankshep mein prastut kiya hai. Rigved vigyaankaand ka granth hai. Rigved shabd do shabdon ke milne se bana hai-'rik' aur 'ved'. Rik shabd sanskrit kee 'rich' dhaatu se bana hai. Rich dhaatu ka arth hai-stuti. Stuti ka arth hain-gun aur gunee ka varnan aur gun tatha gunee ka varnan-vishleshan-pratipaadan hee vigyaan ka vishay hai; isliye Rigved ko vigyaanakaand ka granth maana jaata hai. Vigyaan mein gyaan, karm, upaasana sabhee vidyamaan rahte hai. Atah Rigved ke mantron mein bhee ye teenon hai. Rigved mein das hajaar paanch sau navaasee mantra hain jo ki das sau atthaees sookton ke roop mein prakat kiye gaye hain. Sookt ka arth hain-sundar kathan-su+ukt= sookt. Sookt mein kaee mantar hote hain jinmein koee baat sundarata se kahee gayee hotee hai, isliye aise mantar-samooh ko jismein koee varnan sundarta se kiya gaya ho, sookt kaha jaata hai. Please note: This audiobook is in Hindi.
©1980 Diamond Pocket Books Pvt. Ltd. (P)2021 Audible, Inc.
The Ramayana Lord Rama the Supreme Personality of Godhead - Part 5
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The Ramayana is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of the ancient Vedas of India, the other being the Mahabharata. The great epic, traditionally ascribed to Valmiki, narrates the life of Lord Rama, the legendary prince of the Kosala Kingdom. A spiritual giant in yogic devotional literature. Produced by Devin Lawrence in Vrndavana Mixed and assembled by Macc Kay in Bangkok Musical consultant Alex Franchi in Milan Production executive Avalon Giuliano in London ICON Intern Eden Giuliano in Delhi Music by AudioNautix with their kind permission
Public Domain (P)2020 Inner Lion Media
Conquer Change
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The Ramayana is not a story. It is a way of life. It is the game of life. Life should be predictable and smooth - this is what most of us are comfortable with. In reality, we face stress, hard times and unexpected upheavals that can knock our breath out. Every situation in the Ramayana is a reflection of our modern dilemmas, and teaches us to: Face challenges positively. The enigmatic Rama is unwavering in his many acts of valour. Deal with temptation. A judicious Bharata’s decisions and subsequent help in making decisions. Step out of the comfort zone. Resolute in her faith, Sita is an inspiration to anyone willing to explore beyond their usual confines. How do we cope with a sudden turn of events without losing hope? Conquer Change is the second book in Ramayana: The Game of Life series. A modern retelling of the Ayodhya Kanda of Valmiki’s epic, the book is all about facing the reversal of fortune and moving on. Author Shubha Vilas reveals profound rules of human relationships and conduct - what works, what fails to work and how to navigate through this amazing labyrinth. Shubha Vilas is a spiritual seeker and a motivational speaker. He helps people in dealing with modern-day life situations through the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana and other dharmic traditions. He conducts leadership seminars in premier institutes across the world and inspires deeper human values.
©2017 Shubha Vilas (P)2020 Audible, Inc.
The Hindu View of Life
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A timeless treatise on what constitutes the Hindu way of life Religion in India can appear to be a confusing tangle of myths, with many different gods and goddesses worshipped in countless forms.This complexity stems from a love of storytelling as much as anything else, but it is only the surface expression of Indian faith. Beneath can be found a system of unifying beliefs that have guided the lives of ordinary families for generations. Here, one of the most profound philosophers of India explains these and other related concepts intrinsic to the Hindu philosophy of life.
©2014 S. Radhakrishnan (P)2018 Audible, Inc.
Understanding Eckhart Tolle: The Power of Living in the Now
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Two audio workbooks in one: Easy lessons and exercises to help you discover the power of living in the now and beat negativity! This double workbook for beginners contains two best-selling titles of the best-selling Secret of Now series: Living in the Now in Easy Steps: 7 Lessons & Exercises to Experience Inner Peace Stop Negative Thinking in 7 Easy Steps: 7 Lessons & Exercises to Beat Depression & Pessimism Based on the teachings of the German spiritual leader Eckhart Tolle, author of The Power of Now, A New Earth, and Stillness Speaks, this revealing audiobook centers on the following premises: Human suffering and unhappiness are produced by our own minds, which unceasingly produce an endless inner dialogue or mental chatter, preventing us from experiencing the Joy of Living. There is a simple method to slow down our chattering mind. Once you learn it, you too will be able to slow down your thoughts and end your inner distress and self-inflicted suffering. By practicing this method, you will not only be able to stop your negative thinking and beat depression, but you will also experience inner peace and discover the joy of Living in the Now starting today! Get this audiobook now! And check out the rest of the series!
©2018 A. J. Parr (P)2018 A. J. Parr
Mantra Meditation for Physical Health
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Your physical body is animated by life energy, and according to India's science of sound healing, you can gather and direct that healing life force through the power of sacred sound. With Mantra Meditation for Physical Health, Thomas Ashley-Farrand, one of the most acclaimed teachers of mantra in the West, guides you syllable by syllable into a rich 40-day program of mantras to strengthen your natural healing potential. Mantras, teaches Ashley-Farrand, initiate vibrations within key areas of the body to release energetic blockages through their influences on your body's chakra (or energy) centers. Now, through clear guided instruction, you will learn how to voice 21 authentic mantras to fortify your health, address specific forms of illness, clear energy blockages, and draw in prana, the vital life force of the universe. Includes a special meditation practice to guide you to the most effective mantra for your specific health concerns. Complete with printed reference guide.
©2007 Thomas Ashley-Farrand (P)2007 Thomas Ashley-Farrand
Mahavidya Mantra Magick
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If you have heard the other books in the mantra magick series, you know I am a big proponent of Mantras and their magickal applications. Often you see mantras as separate practices from magick. It is my goal through my books to make mantras a mainstay in the western occult traditions. There is no reason they shouldn't be. After all, any occultist worth their salt will be aware that occult powers can be gleaned from many different traditions and that to be well rounded in other methods makes for a powerful practice. In this book, we will discuss the Mahavidya or the "great wisdoms" They are, in fact, 10 emanations of the divine Shakti; the great feminine divine that permeates the entire universe and which makes up much of the Hindu tradition. As I have stated in my other books, the divine feminine is of utmost importance in the eastern traditions. These 10 aspects are no exceptions. In fact, they embody the entire Shakti traditions as far as I am concerned. Why the Mahavidya? The Mahavidya represents as I stated the 10 aspects of the Shakti, from the horrific and blood-curdling goddess on one side and the gentile, soft goddess on the other. They represent the whole spectrum of the divine feminine and thus the universe. In this book, we will not only discuss, but we will learn to use these 10 aspects in our lives. Let us proceed.
©2015 Baal Kadmon (P)2016 Baal Kadmon
The Ritual Unity of Roman Catholicism and Hinduism
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C. Jinarajadasa was a writer, philosopher, prominent Theosophist of his day, as well as a Freemason. In this particular piece (originally published in 1915), the author takes a scholarly examination and ritual dissection of the Catholic Mass. Among the many topics that he discusses are: the creed, the altar, the vestments, the collect and epistle, commemoration of the dead, Prajapati, and more. He briefly speculates as to what the future of Masonic ritual might hold if the fraternity was to stay true to its initiatory origins, concerning the journey of the candidate. He finishes off with a comparison to the rituals of Hinduism. This should also be of interest to other spiritual traditions, which have a ritual Mass as part of their practice.
©2014 Lamp of Trismegistus (P)2015 Lamp of Trismegistus
Kali Mantra Magick: Summoning The Dark Powers of Kali Ma (Mantra Magick Series Book 2)
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WARNING: Please listen to this warning before you proceed to call upon Kali. Kali is fierce. Meaning, when you use her mantra you are invoking a fierce energy. Her energy is not subtle. The results can be rather dramatic. Kali, the dark mother of the Hindu pantheon is oft the most misunderstood Goddess in all human spiritual endeavor. Her images often depict her as being an evil and demonic force that few should ever dare call upon whilst others worship her as benign Goddess whom bestows blessings upon her supplicants. She is, in fact, both of these. Kali will challenge the stuffiness and properness you have acquired in this life. She will challenge who you think you are. She will spit in your face, she will push your buttons and will humble you. She will make you face your demons. Cut away your pride. She would be the one to push you into the deep end of the pool so you can learn to swim. She will show you the futility of your overly valued words and notions of yourself to which we all idolatrously worship.
©2015 Baal Kadmon (P)2015 Baal Kadmon
Laghu Yoga Vasistha
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This work is, in the words of Madame Blavatsky, "meant for the few only". In the phraseology of this work, it is in-tended neither for those Ajnanis (or the worldly-minded), who welter in the sea of Samsara without being indifferent to the worldly things nor for those higher spiritual person ages who have reached a state of adeptship, so as to be above all advice. Hence it is written in the interests of those wbo have become indifferent to worldly things and crave for spirituality becoming a potent factor in their daily lives.
©2019 Medicine of One (P)2020 Medicine of One
Universal Applications of Doctrine
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Originally published in 1889, prominent theosophist and writer William Q. Judge addresses what he sees as failings in the Theosophical Society. He wants members to put their focus outward, toward humanity, instead of focusing, selfishly, on their own fates in life and after. He quotes from the Upanishads, discusses the astral light, and talks about karma, manvantara, and the theosophical concept of the Devachan (where souls go after death), among other things.
Public Domain (P)2015 Lamp of Trismegistus
Kundalini Awakening Guided Meditation: Highly Effective Methods to Awaken Your Third Eye, Attain Higher Consciousness & Spiritual Enlightenment
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There is a secret energy you possess that has been hidden inside you for a very long time. While there are several miracles and blessings modern science and technology has bestowed upon us, there are few things it has done which lead us to more truly fulfilling lives. The possible solution? Tapping into our dormant inner energy by activating and healing the body’s energy chakras to facilitate a never experienced before physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. This book teaches you to dip into this inexhaustible source of knowledge in order to live the life you truly deserve. Healing and balancing your chakras can free you from damaging feelings and experiences of the past and anxiety about the future. True peace, happiness, a sense of purpose, clarity, and enlightenment originate from a space of positive and harmonious balance of energies. You will learn how to channel your powerful internal energy to bring more purpose and fulfillment into your life. Learn to unlock your spiritual power by awakening your dormant Kundalini energy. Some of the things you’ll learn from this book are: Guided meditation for healing, activating, and balancing chakras Powerful technique for awakening the body’s complex kundalini energy Philosophy of the third eye and how awakening it can transform your entire life Opening your heart chakra through Anahata stimulation And much more.... If you want to lead a more physically, mentally, and spiritually fulfilling life, take charge of your body’s energies and learn the secrets of using them to transform your life today. Get your copy today!
©2019 Judith Lawrence (P)2019 Judith Lawrence
Hinduism
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Learn how to adopt Hinduism as a way of life. Hinduism is the oldest and the third largest religion by population. There are more than a billion Hindus in India, Nepal, Indonesia (Bali), Mauritius, Canada, New Zealand, Kenya, and elsewhere in the world who practice the faith. However, many scholars and practitioners believe that Hinduism is not a religion at all - it is a way of life, as Hinduism explains the purpose of human life, what you should and shouldn't do, how you should behave with others, and how you should carry out your duties and responsibilities. There are many aspects of Hinduism that makes it distinct from any other religion. For instance, there is no founder. Hinduism developed from the faiths and traditions of the earliest people who practiced it, and it is still evolving. Hinduism believes that god is within us, and everywhere in the universe. This book contains detailed information on the Hindu way of life. You will learn about Dharma and how to lead the life in a dharmic way so that you can achieve self-awareness, realize the true potential of your atman or soul, find god, and become free from the cycle of life and death. I will introduce you to the concepts of atman, moksha, sanatan dharma, the Hindu theories of evolution, and the duties and responsibilities of all Hindus. I will show you how faith, devotion, dharma, and artistic expression are a way of life. You will learn about the teachings of the Vedas, Upanishads, and the Bhagavad-Gita. Finally, I will explain the meaning of life, and show you how to find god within you and in the outside universe. Listen to this book now!
©2016 Cassie Coleman (P)2016 Cassie Coleman
Sayings of Sri Ramakrishna
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You see many stars in the sky at night, but not when the sun rises. Can you therefore say that there are no stars in the heavens during the day? O man, because you cannot find God in the days of your ignorance, say not that there is no God.
©2020 Medicine of One (P)2020 Medicine of One