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Dada Bhagwan The Essence Of All Religion (In German)

Religion
German
15819 Words
Ages 6 and up
14
0

Those seeking to lead a spiritual life inevitably face challenges in their pursuit of spirituality and practice. As spiritual development progresses, facing one’s faults, failures, and unintentional mistakes become disconcerting – even for the most sincere seeker. One may then ask, “What are the benefits of the different types of religion? From the many religions of the world, which practices will accelerate my spiritual growth? In actuality, how to live exactly?” In the book “The Essence of All Religion”, Gnani Purush (the enlightened One) Dada Bhagwan clarifies any confusion about religion vs. spirituality. Pujya Dadashri offers the essential extract of spiritual science and religion in the form of Nine Kalams (highest spiritual intents). He explains that the Nine Kalams are the essence of the highest teaching of the religions of the world and the simplest, most direct means to live in peace. The spiritual guidance available in this book is both unique and unparalleled. [more]

Keywords: spiritual awakening, spiritual enlightenment, religion spirituality, religion and spirituality, spiritual awareness, religion and life, religion of god, religion and selfimprovement, religion and faith, religion of peace

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Ritesh Prasad Religion Vs Spirituality

Philosophy
English
734 Words
Ages 16 and up
39
0

Religion and Spirituality have often been misunderstood, though they sound synonym but when we deep dive into the real meaning, we realize its not. We can say both are contemporary but are different in its approach towards leading a stress free life. Here we are not debating which is supreme and sometimes both are used interchangeably too, people can be religious or spiritual or sometimes both. However there are very distinct features between religion and spirituality. Let's deep dive and understand both of them. [more]

Keywords: Religion, Spirituality, Philosophy

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BS Murthy Bhagvad-Gita: Treatise of Self-help

Philosophy
English
16900 Words
Ages 16 and up
833
4

Bhagavad-Gita is the most beautiful, perhaps the only true philosophical song existing in any known tongue’ – so opined William von Humboldt, who wrote seven-hundred verses in its praise. Though it is a matter of consensus that Bhagvad-Gita in the present length of seven hundred slokas has many an interpolation to it, but no meaningful attempt has ever been made to delve into the nature and extent, not to speak of the effect of these on the Hindu society at large. The methodical codification of interpolations carried out here, for the first time ever, puts the true character of Gita in proper perspective. Identified here are hundred and ten slokas of deviant nature and or of partisan character, the source of so much misunderstanding about Bhagvad-Gita, the book extraordinary, in certain sections of the Hindu fold. In the long run, exposing and expunging these mischievous insertions is bound to bring in new readers from these quarters to this over two millennia old classic besides altering the misconceptions of the existing adherents. In this modern rendition, the beauty of the Sanskrit slokas is reflected in the rhythmic flow of the English verse of poetic proportions even as the attendant philosophy of the song that is Bhagvad-Gita is captured in contemporary idiom for easy comprehension. Contents Introduction Awe Unfounded All about Interpolations Chapters Arjuna’s Dilemma All about Life Theory of Action Practical Wisdom Art of Renunciation Practice of Restraint Know the Spirit Cycle of Creation The Sacred Secret Discern the Divine Nature of Omnipresence Doctrine of Faith Field and Farmer Proclivities to Know Art of Liberation Frailty of Thought Science of Devotion Thy Looking-glass [more]

Keywords: Bhagvad Gita, Srimad Bhagavad Gita, Bhagavad Gita, Mahabharata, Indian philosophy, Krishna, Asian philosophy, Body and soul, Sanskrit epics, Hindu epics, Indian epics, Hindu philosophy, Body mind and soul, Gita, Bhagawad Gita, Sanskrit Classics, Indian classics, Hindu classics, Religion and spirituality [more][Less]

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BS Murthy Sundara Kãnda: Hanuman's Odyssey

Religion
English
41003 Words
Ages 16 and up
446
3

WhileMahabharata's Bhagvad-Gita is taken as a philosophical guide, Ramayana's Sundara Kãnda is sought for spiritual solace; many believe that reading Sundara Kãnda or hearing it recited would remove all hurdles and usher in good tidings! Miracles apart, it's in the nature of Sundara Kãnda to inculcate fortitude and generate hope in man for it’s a depiction of how Hanuman goes about his errand against all odds. Besides, it portrays how Seetha, on the verge of self-immolation, overcomes despair to see life in a new light? With rhythm of its verse and the flow of the narrative this sloka to sloka transcreation of the canto beautiful of Valmiki's adi kavya - the foremost poetical composition in the world, Hanuman's Odyssey that paves the way for Rama to rescue his kidnapped wife is bound to charm the readers and listeners alike. Interestingly, as the following verse illustrates, it was the forerunner of the magic realism of our times – “Gripped she then him by shadow / Cast which Hanuman coast to coast, Recalled he in dismay then / What Sugreev said at outset / That one fiend had aptitude / To grip its prey by mere shadow.” Cantos of the Kanda 1 - Hurdles in Skies 2 - City in Clouds 3 - Prelude to Entry 4 - Foray into Fort 5 - Life in Lanka 6 - Precincts to Beat 7 - Palace in the Plane 8 - Pushpak’s Prowess 9 - Harem at Night 10 - Women in Want 11 - Qualms of Celibate 12 - At Wits End 13 - Errand in the Bend 14 - Garden of Grief 15 - Withered Flower 16 - She is Seetha 17 - Guards all Hideous 18 - Ravan on Heat 19 - Dame in Despair 20 - Womanizer at Work 21 - Steadfast in Love 22 - Deadline to Death 23 - Guards that Pander 24 - Carrot and Stick 25 - Hapless Soul 26 - Wandering Thoughts 27 - Dream of a Nightmare 28 - On the Verge 29 - Good Tidings 30 - Hanuman’s Dilemma 31 - Rama’s Ballad 32 - Is it True? 33 - Genesis of Exile 34 - Swings in Mood 35 - Winning the Trust 36 - More of the Same 37 - Aborted Move 38 - Story to Tell 39 - Doubts to the Fore 40 - Repeats the Dose 41 - Rampage in the Park 42 - Panic in the Town 43 -Itching for Fight 44 -Takes on Prahastha’s Son 45 - Marshals in the Mire 46 - Generals in the Dumps 47 - Akshay’s Life on Line 48 - It takes Indrajit 49 - Ravan’s Darbar 50 - Cause of Loss 51 - Advice to Deliver 52- Placates the Sibling 53 - Tail on Fire 54 - Arson to Hurt 55 - What of Seetha? 56 - Havoc of a Take-off 57 - Flight sans Hassles 58 - Odyssey in a Nutshell 59 - Pep Talk to Peers 60 - Angad on Rebound 61 - Eying the Madhuvan 62 - Orgy in the Garden 63 - Sugreev’s Reading 64 - Return of the Platoon 65 - News in Brief 66 - Tears in Torrents 67 - Hanuman’s Replay 68 - Times of Hope Yuddha Kanda: War on Ravan 01- Embrace of a Gift 02- Coronation and After [more]

Keywords: Indian mythology, Ramayana, Sundara Kanda, Rama's story, Lanka, Hanuman, Sita's captivity, Sanskrit Classics, Religion, Hinduism, Hindu mythology, Sanskrit epics, Hindu epics, Indian epics, Valmiki, Rama, Sita, Ravana, epic poetry, epic verse, epic Indian verse, epic Hindu verse, verse, Indian verse, Religion and Spirituality [more][Less]

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Noah Daniels I'm Not Religious - I'm Spiritual!

Shed Your Dogmatism And Legalism In Order To Live Meaningfully And Passionately

Religion
English
6041 Words
No Age Recommendation
220
0

Every person’s life is a profound mystery. Deep and invisible currents make us who we are, and the world around us is full of secret purposes and laws. One reaction to all this mystery is to treat it as a problem to be solved, and to do everything possible to be informed and in control. But another way is to bow down in ignorance and confess our limitations. Religion and spirituality, for eons has been closely connected and offered creative ways to become individuals of depth and compassion by embracing spirituality. The religions have a cherished cargo, but they often fail in their job by moralizing, intellectualizing, and defending themselves to such an extent that their real intention is clouded. Today individuals all over the world are deserting the religions in disgust and anger. Still, everybody has an instinct for transcendence. Individuals know that some kind of spiritual life is essential, and so a lot of people are exploring on their own or joining new churches and communities. They differentiate between their own personal spirituality they've found and the religious institution they've abandoned. [more]

Keywords: mystery, spirituality, religion, transcendence, spiritual life, personal spirituality, religious institution

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