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(NEW) 1. Agama Encyclopaedia / S.K. Ramachandra Rao 12 Vols.
US$ 16 - per vol. US$ 192 (Set)
I- Introduction, II- Saiva & Sakta Agamas, III- Vaikhanasa Agamas, IV-
Pancaratragama, V- Devyagama, VI- Alaya & Aradhana, VII- Preparation
for Puja, VIII- Mudras in Puja, IX- Consecration, X- Nityarcana, XI-
Utsavas, XII- Source Book
ISBN: 81-7030-823-2 , Series: Sri Garib Das Oriental Series No. 292
About the Book
The Agama literature includes the Silpa-Sastra, which is basic to
iconography. Worship dealt with I the Agama necessarily involves images
which are worship-worthy. The rituals and sequences that are elaborated
in the Agama books find relevance only in the context of an icon which
is contained in a shrine. And icons are meaningful only in the context
of shrines and worship. Agama texts are not easily accessible to the
people. A large number of them are still available only in manuscripts,
some of them which have been printed are only in their Sanskrit
originals. There is need, therefore, to present relevant excerpts from
them at least, to make the volumes on iconography more meaningful.
Further, Indian temples are to be considered only in the general
framework of temple culture, which include not only religious and
philosophical aspects also. The volumes named Agama Encyclopaedia named
Agama Encyclopaaedia deals with the temple-culture and Agama framework,
the sectarian division of the Agama into Saiva, Vaisnava and Sakta, and
the topics selected from the Agama texts follow. Thus, the entirety of
the Agama, literature in so far as it is relevant to the temple-culture
is brought within the scope of the Agama Encyclopaedia.
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2. Aura Healing Handbook- Learn to Read and Interpret the Aura Perceive
Energy Fields in Color and Utilize them for Holistic Healing / Walter
Lubeck, **
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3. Brihat Samhita of Varaha Mihira/ Trans, into English with notes by
N.C Iyer/ US$ 26
ISBN: 81-7030-094-0, Series: Sri Garib Das Oriental Series No. 43
About the Book
The Brihat Samhita of Varha Mihira is an encyclopaedia of astrological
and other subjects of human interest. Whatever subject the author takes
up for movements, rainfall, cloud, architecture, water-divination or
some other topic he discusses the same with thoroughness and mastery
based on the knowledge of action sastras. Wherever he differs from
ancient he gives reasons for it. The book contents One Hundred & Six
Chapters.
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4. Comparative Catalogue of Chinese Agamas and Pali Nikayas/ Chizen
Akanuma, US$ 26
ISBN: 81-7030-231-X , Series: Bibliotheca Indo-Buddhica Series No. 74
Contents:
I. Chinese to Pali; II. Pali to Chinese; III. Appendices; IV.
Supplements and Correction
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(NEW) 5. Concept of Vac in the Vedic Literature/ Pratibha
M.Pingle, US$ 33
ISBN: 81-7030-841-0, Series: Sri Garib Das Oriental Series No. 309
About the Book
The word VAC is derived from VAC, to speak. But VAC for Vedic Indians
was not merely speech. The word carries with it a deeper significance.
The material for the book is collected from the principal Samhitas-the
Regveda, the Atharvaveda, the five Samhitas of Yajurveda (the
Taittiriya, the Maitryani, the Vajsaneyi, the Kathaka and the
Kapisthalakatha). The Brahamanas (the Aitreya, the Sankhyana, the
Satapatha, the Taittiriya, the Pancavimsa, the Sadvimsa and the
Gopatha), and the eighteen principal Upanisads.
Dr. Pratibha M. Pingle is editor Sanskrit Dictionary, Deccan college,
Pune.
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6. Glimpses of Hindu Astrology and Some Aspects of Indology/ S.R.N
Murthy,US$ 26
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7. Glossary of Tantra Mantra and Yantra, US$ 10
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8. Hand Book of Horary Astrology/ Karen Hamaker-Zodag, **
ISBN:81-7030-680-9.
Contents:
List of Charts; Foreword; Chapter 1. What is Horary Astrology?; Chapter
2. The Question or Event; Chapter 3. When Not to Pass Judgment; Chapter
4. Derived Houses; Chapter 5. First Steps in Interpretation; Chapter 6.
More Rules of Interpretation; Chapter 7. Estimating Time; Chapter 8.
Estimating Place, Direction and Distance; Chapter 9. Horary Charts in
Relatinship to Natal Charts; Chapter 10. The Consulation Horoscope;
Chapter 11. Practical Examples; Chapter 12. Electrion Charts;
Bibliography; Index
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(NEW) 9. Introduction to Indian Astrology/ Rama R Rao, US$ 13
ISBN: 81-7030-835-6
About the Book
Curiosity to know one’s future is both natural and universal; and
therefore any method which attempts to unravel the mystery of the
future has an attraction for the future has an Astrology, palmistry,
numerology and various extrasensory processes which claim to predict
the future have a popular appareal. An elementary knowledge of
astronomy and a historical perspective are indispensable for a
beginner. After going through the authoritative texts like Brihat
Jataka, Brihat Parasara, Horasastra, Phaladipika etc., one arrives at
the conclusion that the variables one has to tackle are far too many
and the interpretations far too numerous and the task of integrating
the diverse material is too complex. The subject requires deep study
and one has to develop an insight and intuition to become a successful
astrologer. The author has tried to present the essentials of Hindu
Astrology with as objective an approach possible.
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10. Kashmir Saivism : The Central Philosophy of Tantrism/ Kamalakar
Mishra, **
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11. Kashmir Saivism- The Secret Supreme/ Swami Lakshman Jee, **
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12. Mantra/ Harvey P. Alper, **
ISBN: 81-7030-544-6, Series: Sri Garib Das Oriental Series No. 229
About the Book
This book explicates the origin, nature, function, and significance of
mantras within the bounds of the tradition. It explores the use of
mantras in the Vedic age, in Saivism and Vaisnavism, in Tantra, and in
ayurvedic medicine.
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13. Mantramahodadhi Of Mahidhara with the Author's commentary Nauka /
Preface by J.W.De Jong, US$ 40
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14. Mantramahodadhi Of Mahidhara With his own Nauka Commentary/
Translated into English by a Board of Scholars. US$ 40 ( Part of UNESCO
Indian Series, Translation Collection)
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15. Moon Signs/ Sabine Heidewweg, **
ISBN: 81-7030-691-4
Contents:
Preface. Introduction. I. How to profit from the power of the moon from
A to Z: 1. Health and well-being. 2. Garden and nature. 3. Career and
finances. 4. Family and children. 5. Love and partnership. 6.
Adventures and challenges. 7. Home and daily life. II. The Lunar signs
and their significance: 1. Moon in Aries. 2. Moon in Taurus. 3. Moon in
Gemini.4. Moon in Cancer. 5. Moon in Leo. 6. Moon in Virgo. 7. Moon in
Libra. 8. Moon in Scorpio. 9. Moon in Sagittarius. 10. Moon in
Capricorn. 11. Moon in Aquarius. 12. Moon in Pisces. III. Tables and
Calendar: 1. Lunar tables 1920-1996. 2. Lunar calendar 1997-2020.
Index. No. 23316
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(NEW) 16. Navagraha Kosa/ S.K Ramachandra Rao 2 Vols, US$ 26
per vol. US$ 52 (set)
ISBN: 81-7030-839-9
About the Book
The ideology of the Nine Planetary deities (The Nava-Grahas) is an
important one in our country. All the rituals, dairy and occansional,
involve the propitiation of these Grahas. The volumes includes all the
available texts relating to the worship of the planetary deities.
Mainly it includes texts of Navagraha Puja Vidhi and Graha Yoga
Paddhati, excepts from popular texts like Mantra Mahodadhi and from
rare texts like Vaikhanasa-agama Khiladhikara and Bhrigu Samhita
relating to the worship of the Nava-Graha especially of Surya.
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17. Ritual and Speculation in Early Tantrism: Studies in Honour of
Andre Padoux/ Ed. T.Goudrain, **
ISBN: 81-7030-356-7, Series: Sri Garib Dass Oriental Series
About the Book
Illustrates the extent to which we can understand the writings of the
leading tantricas whose views regarding the universe and enlightenment
developed from ritual practice and yoga.
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18. Sarada Tilaka Tantram/ Eng. Trans. By a Board of Scholars, US$ 20
ISBN 81-7030-175-0
About the Book
"The work by Laksmanadesika comprises twenty-five chapters. The
commentator Ragahvabhatta states that of the 25 chapters of the
Sarada-tilaka, chapters 1-24 correspond to the 24 tattvas of Samkhya
Philosophy and the last one devoted to Yoga, show that Purusa of
Samkhya is beyond Prakriti and Vikriti. The first chapter is Prakriti
as it discusses creation. Chapters ii-xxiv deals with Prakriti-Vikriti.
In this work, Siva is represented both as Saguna and Niguna according
to how he is identified with Prakriti or differentiated from it. From
Prakriti or Sakti arises Nada which gives rise to Bindu. The
interesting features of this work are practices for subjugation of
women, destruction of enemies and Tantras for malevolent purposes.
Diksa, Purscarana and nyasa figures prominently in it chapters vii-xxii
deals with the Mantras of Saraswati, Lakshmi, Bhuvneswari, Durga,
Tripura, Ganesha and Candramas. This work contains list of works known
and unknown. It draws materials from Astronomical and mathematical
works. Though generally sober, this work lays down the six malevolent
rites, and prescribes the propitiation of the respective presiding
deities. The drawing of Yantras for malefic purposes is also
prescribed. It should also be noted that unlike many other works of
this kind, it is free from the usual practices of the Vamamarga."
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19. Self Realization in Kashmir Saivism- The Oral Teachings of Swami
Lakshmanjoo/ John Hughes, Fr by. Lance Nelson, **
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20. Sri Chakras: Text and Plates/ S.K. Ramachandra Rao, US$ 7
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21. Sri Sukta/ Nagesh D. Sonde, US$ 7
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(NEW) 22. Srividya Kosa/ Prof. S.K Ramachandra Rao, US$ 40
ISBN: 81-7030-832-1, Series: Sri Garib Dass Oriental Series No. 304
About the Book
Srividya is discipline where abounds considerable mystery, esotericism
and occultism. There is among common people quite some ignorance
concerning its philosophy and practice. There is also a host of doubts
and uncertainties among practitioners themselves. The presence of
different tradition in Srividya is a further source of confusion. The
textual background to Srividya has almost become obscure and obsolete;
it has become more a matter of individual lineages of practices. In the
circumstances there is a need for an authentic and comprehensive
account of all three aspects of Srividya, viz. The Yantra, The Mantra
and The Tantra. This Book is an attempt to provide one. Along with all
textual details concerning the philosophy and practice of Srividya,
relevant iconographic details with illustrations have also been given.
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23. Tantrik Traditions in Tibet/ Prof. S.K. Ramachandra Rao, US$ 26
ISBN: 81-7030-747-3, Series: Bibliotheca Indo-Buddhica Series No. 225
About the Book
The Tantrik traditional lore in Tibet incorporates the most essential
details of Indian Tantra and the flowerings of the Tibetan genius. It
consists of diverse strands, neatly synthesized in doctrine as well as
practice. The present book seeks to trace the story of this synthesis.
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(NEW) 24. The Tantric Practices in Sri Vidya/ S.K Ramachandra
Rao, US$ 20
About the Book
Sri Cakra has rightly been regarded as the ‘prince among cakras’
(cakra-raja). It is best known and most worshipped among hundres of
sacred designs that are prescribed in the traditional lore. Despite
this celebrity, an air of mystery surrounds this cakra. The present
book gives details of the design, the significance of those details,
the philosophical framework that renders the details relevant, the
prevailing symbolism, and the nature of source – materials have been
explained based on authoritative texts and traditional understanding.
The book also contains text and English translation of the text
Sarada-Catusatika
ISBN: 81-7030-836-4 , Series: Sri Garib Das Oriental Series No. 306
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25. Triadic Heart of Shiva- Kaula Tantricism of Abhinavagupta in the
Non-dual Shaivism of Kashmir/ P.E. Muller-Ortega, **
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26. Uttara Tantra: A Treatise on Buddha Nature/ Trans. Ken and Katia
Holmes, US$ 10
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27. Uttara Tantra: A Treatise on Buddha Nature: A Translation of the
Root Text and a Commentary on the Uttara Tantra Sastra of Maitreya and
Asanga/ Thrangu Rinpoche & Geshe Lharampa/ Trans. By Ken and Katia
Holmes, **
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28. Uttaratantra of Maitreya- Containing E.H. Johnston's Text/ E.
Obermiller's Translation and a new Comprehensive Introduction by H.S.
Prasad, US$ 26
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29. Vac- The Concepts of the Word in Selected Hindu Tantras/ Andre
Padoux Trans. By Jacques Gontier, **
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30. Vishnu Samhita- Text/ Ed. M.M.T. Ganapati Sastri, US$ 13
ISBN: 81-7030-223-4, Series: Sri Garib das Oriental Series No. 98
About the Book
The present work is divided into 30 chapters, comprising nearly 2,600
slokas. It is a work in which the slokas are in a narrative dialogue
between Anupagayana and a ‘siddha’ named Sumati. The work is
encyclopaedic in scope and comprehensive in treatment. It treats all
the major topics found in typical Samhitas and, further brings together
several traditions within one, unified text.
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31. Yantras- Text and Plates/ S.K. Ramachandra Rao, US$ 7
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