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Damara Shanmugan
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Children's lessons on Hinduism
Hinduism Today, the bi-monthly Hindu family magazine
Dancing with Siva , Hinduism'sContemporary Catechism
Merging with Siva, Hinduism’s Contemporary Metaphysics
Saivite Virtue, Brahmachariya, the Path to Perfection
Loving Ganesha, Hinduism’s Endearing Elephant-Faced God
These lessons are drawn from Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami’s "Saivite Hindu Religion, Book 1, Level 1 of the Master Course" and its teacher’s guide. The print version of this book is currently being used all over the world as a teaching guide for children’s classes on Hinduism. The Children’s course teaches the love and worship of God Siva in the context of traditional Hindu philosophy, culture, values and family life.
The Braille transcription contains 62 lessons that honor our Hindu heritage in India and often describe how Hinduism is flourishing in America and other countries around the world. In 1 braille volume, one may be ordered for every blind child in the classroom or family. Adults also love to read these children’s lessons. Included in the back of each braille volume is a set of 48 questions for children and 48 deeper questions for adults.
One-On-One Companion Book - This book is a word-for-word, line-by-line print copy of the braille transcription above. For sighted parents, tutors, teachers and mentors of the blind. This can be especially helpful for those who cannot sight-read braille but wish to help a blind person who is reading the braille.
Selected articles are transcribed from this beautiful international magazine. All sides of every issue affecting every sect of Hinduism throughout the world are fairly reported by top-notch correspondents and journalists. Regular features like, From the Publisher’s Desk, Editorial and Minister’s Message offer wonderful mystical insights into the inner workings of Hinduism.
This 1,008-page sourcebook answers all questions to quench the soul’s thirst for God and Self-knowledge. Gurudeva spent 50 years in deep study, meditation and samadhi to create this masterpiece. Clearly written and lavishly woven with 600 verses from Vedas and other holy texts. Contains a timeline of India and an extensive lexicon. A spiritual gem of great value.
This book is transcribed into 20 volumes of Grade 2 English Braille, American Edition. Each volume contains its own unique lexicon of Sanskrit words and is a complete book unto itself. The chapter titles are: Self Realization, Hinduism, Saivite Hinduism, Our Supreme God, Lords of Dharma, The Nature of the Soul, Karma and Rebirth, The Way to Liberation, The Three Worlds, The Goodness of All, Sin and Suffering, Four Dharmas, Good Conduct, Noninjury, Husband and Wife, Marriage, Children, Ways of Wisdom, Sacraments, Festivals, Siva Temples, Temples Rites, Love of God, Monastic Life, Knowers of God, Revealed Scripture, Secondary Scripture, Affirmations of Faith, Monism and Dualism, Views of Reality and Himalayan Lineage.
Note: Dancing with Siva contains many Sanskrit words that have been transliterated into English and then transcribed into braille. These Sanskrit words may be difficult for a blind reader unless they grew up hearing them pronounced.
Undoubtedly the richest book on meditation, realization and the inside of you ever written. A must-have for all wishing to transform their life. A treasury of Gurudeva’s 50 years of yogic realizations and personal teaching, in 365 down-to-earth, easy-to-follow lessons. No one has ever produced a work like this.
This transcription has 1,800 pages contained in 20 volumes. Most of the transliterated Sanskrit words are defined within the same sentence or paragraph. Very encouraging, a must for every blind adult. Available on request, a free audio cassette tape of Gurudeva’s own voice, speaking out 13 key lessons from the book.
This seven-week course on celibacy for youth speaks frankly on the metaphysics of sex and chastity to help young people understand, harness and transmute their energies, instincts and desires. It includes secrets from ancient shastras and numerous tantras, including pranayama and hatha yoga.
Although this book was designed for those in the student stage, age 12-24, it is most useful for anyone of any age who desires a deep understanding of the practice of celibacy. The study of this book will prove to be a big step forward on the spiritual path. Brahmachariya is in the broadest sense the harnessing of the instinctive mind, including the sexual nature. Arranged in 7 chapters, this book is part of a daily 45-minute period of worship, study and meditation. To be studied over and over again for several months. Brahmachariya is transmutation, the goal is not to repress the sexual energy, but to transmute it.
Contained in 3 volumes of braille. Includes detailed descriptions, in Braille, of the 24 hatha yoga poses specifically prescribed by Gurudeva, from an experienced yoga teacher of the blind.
Learn about Ganesha’s powers, pastimes, mantras, miracles, nature, science, forms, sacred symbols and much more! There is no book about Ganesha that’s more complete. The Lord of Dharma comes to life through the pages of this inspired masterpiece. Loving Ganesha makes approaching Ganesha easy and inspiring.
This braille transcription is contained in 15 volumes. Contains some Sanskrit words that have been transliterated into English then transcribed into English braille. Easy reading for the adult reader who has heard Sanskrit words pronounced, a few parts difficult for readers who have not.
CHENNAI, INDIA: With around 400 people under their care, Sivananda Ashram is appealing outside its homeland for additional funds for maintenance and expansion. The non-profit institution of more than 50 years, receives only RS 36/per month (US$0.78) from the government for each inmate. Orphans, destitute women, physically handicapped persons, old people, and AIDS-infected children are nurtured within the confines of the ashram. In an expansion program, the ashram would like to start a working women's hostel, a home for the blind and deaf, or training programs for youth who have been raised under its tutelage.