Books on Hinduism

 

• Books on Hinduism : Find out a list of preselected books on Hinduism from Amazon.com
• Autobiography of a Yogi - The complete text of this book by Paramhansa Yogananda is available on-line.
• Biographies of Hindu saints and Advaita - Contains several resources on learning about hinduism.
• Books on Hinduism: Shaivism - Hinduism Shaivism related Books featuring vedas, agamas, upanishads, kasmiri saivism, virashaiva, saiva siddhantha in English, French, Hindi, German, Sanskrit, Tamil, Kannada, Marathi.
• Daily Readings From Autobiography of a Yogi - The site gives daily readings from Yogananda's classic autobiography from his 1946 first edition.
• Devayan: The story of the Four Ages - Devayan is a new epic in the Indian tradition. It consists of twelve volumes, with a thousand pages each, divided into thirty-two books, written in the Anusthupa metre, the classical Indian epic metre.
• E Vedas - Bhagavad Gita, Sri Isopanisad, Srimad Bhagavatam, and other Vedic literature available for download.
• The Encyclopedia of Authentic Hinduism - Articles about the origin of Hinduism, Vedas, and Upanishads.
• The Essence of the Bhagavad Gita - Explained by Paramhansa Yogananda as remembered by his disciple, Swami Kriyananda.
• Ethics of Hindu Philosophy - An excerpt from the book ancient wisdom and folly by Sanderson Beck.
• The Hindu Books Universe - Complete text of Hindu books online.
• Hindu Religious Comics - Religious teaching aids for children and adults learning about hinduism.
• The Inner Guide - Short stories, aphorisms, and poetry about realizations of Yoga and Meditation by Jay Mazo a disciple of Sivabalayogi.
• Karma and Reincarnation - Online book on the theory of karma and reincarnation in Hindu scriptures.
• Mahanirvana Tantra - E- Book. A translation by Arthur Avalon (Sir John Woodroffe).
• The Making of a Devotee - This autobiography, the major work of the American author Swami Vidyatmananda(John Yale) of the Ramakrishna Order of India, attempts to clarify the heroic nature of the religious life.
• Moksha - A journal of Hindu philosophy and religion. Includes link to old issues.
• Omkarananda Ashram Publications - Free online books, periodicals and booklets on spiritual matters in German and English by Paramahamsa Omkarananda Saraswati
• A pilgrimage to Kailas Manasarovar - An Odyssey in Tibet - A book by Tarun Vijay. Includes excerpts and a photo gallery.
• Ramdas Swami's Books - Hindu philosophy based self help books to practical religion.
• Sanskrit Books - Sanskrit books and compositions of Sri Aravamudhachariar.
• Spiritual Import of Religious Festivals - Book by Swami Krishnananda highlighting the significance and importance of the festivals.
• Spiritual Pearls - Collection of short and easy to understand stories & articles based on the Vedanta Philosophy.
• Srimad Bhagavatam - Srimad Bhagavatam by Sri Swami Shyam in .wma and .rm audio files.
• Srimad Bhagavatam - The English translation of the Srimad Bhagavatam with comments by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.
• Stephen Knapp - Information about books on Spirituality, Eastern Philosophy, and Vedic Culture.
• Tattvaloka - Monthly magazine of Hindu religion published by Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri, Karnataka, India. Features articles, stories, and subscription details.
• Tools For Tantra - This book describes Tantric Yantras. These geometric forms are used in Hindu worship. Author is Harish Johari.
• Yale University Research Guide in Hinduism - Significant resources on books and scriptural manuscripts about Hinduism.
• Yoga, Philosophy and Hindu Religion - Books published by The Divine Life Society of Rishikesh in the Himalayas. Many available for free download.

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• Asia Fine Books - Art, photo and travel books on India, Cambodia, Laos, and the Vietnam War.
• Aurobindo Books - US publisher of books by and about Sri Aurobindo, Integral Yoga, Vedic Astrology, and other religious scriptures.
• Bhaktivedanta Library Services - European distributors of Srila Prabhupada's books.
• Crystal Clarity Publishers - Books on spiritual living and meditation by Swami Kriyananda and Paramhansa Yogananda
• Desh-Videsh Books - Source for books on Indian culture and the Hindu religion.
• Desi Kids - Offer religious and mythological books, CDs, and DVDs for Indian children.
• Devi Mandir - Books with Sanskrit, English transliteration and meaning; some with corresponding tapes with learning aids.
• The Hare Krishna Catalog - Books, tapes, CDs, videos, and other devotional paraphernalia.
• Hare Krishna Store - Offer books of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, CDs, DVDs, MP3s and VCDs.
• Himalayan Academy Books - Books on Hinduism by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami.
• Hinduism Today Magazine - A news magazine articulating Indian spirituality.
• Indus Vista - Offers Bhagwad Gita on CD-ROM.
• Jai Sai Ram Books - Distributes "A Compendium of the Teachings of Sathya Sai Baba" and books, music and photos about Sai Baba and his teachings.
• Khemraj Shrikrishnadass - Publisher of religious books in Mumbai, India.
• Maharishi's Programmes in India - Books and tapes about Transcendental Meditation and Maharishi's philosophy.
• Motilal Banarsidass: Book Publishers - Indian publisher on Sanskrit and Indology since 1903. All books available on line.
• Nityananda Institute's Rudra Press - Books of the teachings of Swami Chetanananda, Swami Rudrananda, and Swami Nityananda and tantric texts.
• Sai Towers - Books, photographs, calendars, and music about Baba. Information on accommodation nearby Ashrams in Puttaparthi and Whitefield.
• Shri Veda Bharathi: Hyderabad - Offer audio cds, multimedia cds and books on Veda.
• South Asia Books - Sells books from Motilal Publishers on Hinduism and other subjects.
• Sri Sathya Sai Baba Book and Information Centre - The Official Bookcentre of the Sai Organization in Canada.
• Sri Sathya Sai Books and Publications Trust - Online bookstore run by the trust.
• Srinivasa Gita Satsangh Trust - A charitable organisation publishing and selling books relating to Hinduism and Bhagavad Gita.
• Stephen Knapp And His Books on Spirituality and Vedic Culture - Books and articles on Eastern philosophy.
• Swami Krishnananda Books - Online books on yoga and meditation, philosophy, metaphysics, mysticism, Hindu scriptural texts such as the Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads and Vedanta.
• Talking Books by AGII - Several books on audio and video.
• Vedanta Cultural Foundation - Offer publications on Vedanta and Baghavad Gita.
• Vedanta Press titles - Books on some of the major philosophies and personalities of Hinduism, including Ramakrishna, Swami Vivekananda, Ramana Maharshi, and Nisargadatta.
• Voice of India Publications - Offers books on Hinduism. Includes a few books on line.
• Watkins Books - Some books on Hinduism and Spirituality.
• Wisdom - Catalog of select publications regarding Hinduism and Indian cultural issues.
• Yoga Vidya - Publisher of books about Yoga.