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The Divine Lion: The Story Of Narasingha Dev

Narasingha Dev is the half-man half-lion avatar of Lord Vishnu. He is the Lord who bestows protection, removes enemies and evil spirits from his devotees, and protects them from Maya, or illusion. When his pure devotee Prahlada Maharaja, who was mere a boy, was threatened by own his father, King Hiranyakashipu, for no other reason except for his devotion to Lord Vishnu, Lord Vishnu appeared on earth as the dreadful Narasinghadev. The cruel Hiranyakashipu had a boon that he could be killed neither by a man nor an animal, not in the day and nor the night, neither inside nor outside, neither on the ground nor in the air, and not by any weapon. It was at dusk, when it is no longer daytime and not yet night, when Lord Vishnu appeared to protect Prahlada. Neither a man nor an animal, his lion head roared as he displayed his large teeth and his sharp nails shone as he grabbed Hiranyakashipu, placing him on his human lap – neither in the air nor on the ground. With no weapon, except for his sharp, long nails, he killed the evil king and saved the life of the young Prahlada. Narasingha Dev is very fierce to the enemies (impurities) but very gentle and sweet to those whose heart is pure. So sweet, that one devotee of Lord Narasimha, Paramahaṁsat yati Jiyar, wrote in a prayer: 'O Lord Nṛsiṁha, O Mukunda, Madhusūdana, Murāri, Vāmana, you are the shelter of the surrendered souls. O Lord of the demigods, cause of all causes, please do not neglect me. Kindly fulfill my desire of passing my whole life chanting your holy names.' Here is a moving dramatic telling of the 5000-year-old saga which will purify and uplift all listeners by Emmy-nominated actor Sripad Jagannatha Das. Das is a lifelong Bhakti yogi and devotee of Sri Krsna.

Sripad Jagannatha Das (Author), Sripad Jagannatha Das (Narrator)

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[Tamil] - Ayodhip Perumal

Rām katha traditions in Tamiḷ Nādu trace their roots to to the literatures of saṇgam (300 BCE - 250 CE) and post saṇgam periods. Tamiḷ sources intricately weave the narrative of Rām, presenting a diverse range of perspectives on the heroes and the timeless tale, thus contributing significantly to the rich Bharatīya tradition. Independent temples of Rāma were consecrated, images of Rāma were installed and endowments were provided for conducting daily rituals, worship and festivals. This devotional cult continued to develop and evolve throughout the Chōḷa period for the next two and half Centuries. Ayōdhipperumāḷ is an interesting and yet intricate research work on the first 1600 years of Rām katha traditions and Rāma worship in Tamiḷ Nādu. Come and deeply imbibe yourself in the spirit of Ram bhakti and Ram katha. Find out how a timeless tale continues to endure and inspire Indians across centuries. Let the victory be for the righteous. Let the victory be for Ram. இரண்டாயிரம் ஆண்டுகளுக்கும் மேலாகத் தமிழ் மண்ணில் இராமகதை மரபு தழைத்தோங்கி வந்துள்ளது. சங்க காலத் தொகை நூல்களில் துவங்கி, சங்கம் மருவிய காலம், காப்பிய காலம், பக்தி இலக்கிய காலம் என்று ஒவ்வொரு கால கட்டங்களிலும் வெவ்வேறு படைப்பாளிகள் இராமனையும் இராம கதையையும் பல்வேறு விதங்களிலும் படம் பிடித்துள்ளனர். இந்தியாவில் அமைக்கப்பட்ட இராமன் கோயில்களுள் தமிழகக் கோயில்களே மிகத் தொன்மையானவை என்பது கல்வெட்டுகளின் வழி தெரிய வரும் உண்மையாகும். அது மட்டுமல்லாமல் இக்கோயில்கள் பலவும் அயோத்தி இராமன் திருக்கோயிலோடு நெருக்கமான தொடர்பு கொண்டிருந்ததையும் கல்வெட்டுகள் இனிதே இயம்புகின்றன. அயோத்திப்பெருமாள் - தமிழ் மரபில் இராமகதை எனும் இந்த ஒலிப் புத்தகம் தமிழ் மரபின் 1600 ஆண்டுகால இராமகதைத் தொடர்பை விரிவாக விளக்கும் ஆய்வு நூலாகும். ஆய்வு நூல்களுக்கான துல்லியத்திலிருந்து விலகாமல் அதே சமயம் விறுவிறுப்புக் குறையாமல் இந்தப் புத்தகம் அனைவரும் கேட்கும் வகையில் உருவாகியுள்ளது.

Gokul Seshadri (Author), Deepika Arun (Narrator)

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Sacred Serpent: The Ancient Naga in Hindu Mythology

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. This book frequently returns to the theme of duality, particularly in relation to the serpent and the sun. In addition to signifying danger, dishonesty, and death, the serpent also symbolizes rebirth, transformation, and healing. In a similar vein, the sun represents both harshness and destruction in addition to life, energy, and growth. The investigation of this duality implies that knowledge of these two facets is necessary to comprehend both the natural world and the human predicament. The distinction between mythology and historical truth is becoming increasingly hazy, demonstrating how actual occurrences and cultures have shaped myths and legends and how those have, in turn, influenced them.

Aj Carmichael (Author), Digital Voice Mike G (Narrator)

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Maharaji A Life Of Miracles

Neem Karoli Baba known to his followers as Maharaj-ji - was a great Hindu guru, mystic, and devotee of Lord Hanuman. He is very well known outside India for being the spiritual master of a number of prominent Americans who traveled to India in the 1960s and 70s, including spiritual teachers Ram Dass, and Bhagavan Das, and musicians Krishna Das and Jai Uttal. His ashrams are in India, and in Taos, New Mexico. Maharaji was a lifelong adept of bhakti-yoga and encouraged service to others (seva) as the highest form of unconditional devotion to God. There can be no biography of him. Facts are few, stories many. He seems to have been known by different names in many parts of India, appearing and disappearing through the years. His non-Indian devotees of recent years knew him as Neem Karoli Baba, but mostly as “Maharajji” – a nickname so commonplace in India that one can often hear a tea vendor addressed thus. Just as he said, he was 'nobody'. He gave no discourses; the briefest, simplest stories were his teachings. Usually, he sat or lay on a wooden bench wrapped in a plaid blanket while a few devotees sat around him. Visitors came and went; they were given food, a few words, a nod, a pat on the head or back, and they were sent away. There was gossip and laughter for he loved to joke. Orders for running the ashram were given, usually in a piercing yell across the compound. Sometimes he sat in silence, absorbed in another world to which we could not follow, but bliss and peace poured down on us. Who he was was no more than the experience of him. Here are his sublime life and teachings.

Sripad Jagannatha Das (Author), Sripad Jagannatha Das (Narrator)

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Bhagavad Gita Essentials

The Bhagavad Gītā recounts a profound dialogue between Arjuna, a conflicted warrior, and his humble charioteer, who is in fact the Lord Himself. The message Kṛṣṇa delivered on a battlefield more than 5000 years ago is just as relevant today because it awakens the soul to mankind’s true nature and reason for being. His instructions have stood the test of time and provide the knowledge to help us triumph over the obstacles we face in our lives. Paramahamsa Sri Swami Vishwananda’s commentary brings this timeless discourse to life, unravelling it and delivering it straight to the heart of the reader. It is rare when a book has the potential to become a lifelong companion for spiritual seekers, yet the Bhagavad Gītā Essentials is designed to be just that: an essential part of your life. Convenient enough as an ebook to carry with you wherever you go, yet profound enough to carry you all the way to God; succinct enough to read in a matter of hours, yet deep enough to contemplate for decades to come.

Paramahamsa Vishwananda (Author), Rishika Bhagyshri, Vandhanananda (Narrator)

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Stories on Lord Shiva series -25: From various sources of Shiva Purana

Lord shiva is adi and he is only the anthya. He is the sole reason for the happenings in both the movable and immovable worlds. Therefore, it is said that not even a spring of grass will move without his permission. He is the one who has given life to all the creatures. He is also the one who takes away the lives of all the creatures. Sadhus sages and aghoraas practice severe penance without minding day and night on Lord Shiva. He blesses his devotees with boons. He is called Bole Shankar. All recite his five syllabled mantra or panchakshari mantra ' om Namah Shivaya' which is the most popular one among all the other mantras. Lord Shiva who is also called Parameswara is the one who has got no birth and death. He is only the beginning and he is the end. Nandi which happens to be the vehicle of Lord Shiva is a bull. The abode of Lord Shiva is Mount Kailash. In Hindu religion Lord Shiva is called Devaadi Deva Mahadeva which means God for all the Gods. He is the supreme God. Lord Shiva has three eyes. The third eye is situated in between his brows. The third eye is used by him only whenever he wants to destroy the things. He is the one who dwells at cemetery

Anusha Hs (Author), Anusha Hs (Narrator)

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Sadhana

Rabindranath Tagore explores some of the most found question of life as he reveals the meaning of spiritual practice. 'The man who has his spiritual eyes open knows that the ultimate truth about earth and water lies in the apprehension of the eternal will which works in time and takes shape in the forces we realize under those aspects. This is not mere knowledge, as science is, but it is a perception of the soul by the soul. This does not lead us to power, as knowledge does, but it gives us joy, which is the product of kindred things. The man whose acquaintance with the world does not lead deeper than science leads him, will never understand what it is that the man with the spiritual vision finds in these natural phenomena. The water does not merely cleanse his limbs, but it purifies his heart; for it touches his soul. The earth does not merely hold his body, but it gladdens his mind; for its contact is more than a physical contact, -it is a living presence.”

Rabindranath Tagore (Author), Clay Lomakayu (Narrator)

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Myths of the Asanas

Enhance your yoga practice with this all-new audio edition of the ultimate guide to the stories behind the most beloved poses of all time, narrated by author Alanna Kaivalya. Many yoga practitioners explore the benefits of yoga through its poses, but did you know that the magic and mystery of yoga lie within the power of yogic mythology? Myths of the Asanas was the first book to collect and retell the ancient tales of yogic myth to a modern audience, and has since become a beloved resource for yoga practitioners and instructors the world over. This expanded edition contains nine unheard stories about some of the yoga world's most beloved poses. The myths behind yoga’s spiritual tradition have the power to help students of all levels realize their full potential. Understanding the subtle whimsy and power of the child while in child’s pose gives us permission to recall forgotten dreams and find the power to manifest them now. Learning of the disabilities of the great sage Astavakra while attempting his arm-balance pose encourages us to understand how powerful we are when we recognize the strength that lies beyond any perceived limitations. Marveling at the monkey-god Hanuman’s devotion to his best friend, Ram, keeps us in alignment with our integrity during the hanumanasana splits pose as we dig deeply to discover the source of spiritual strength within ourselves.

Alanna Kaivalya, Arjuna Van Der Kooij (Author), Alanna Kaivalya (Narrator)

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Unraveling the Hidden Mysteries of the Vedas Part 2 : Amazing Upanishads

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Vedas are the most ancient scriptures known to us today. They are not just religious texts but are storehouses of vast knowledge, both worldly as well as spiritual. However, these voluminous texts are shrouded in mystery that seem to be unresolvable. This book tries to unravel some of these mysteries and throws lot of light on often misunderstood aspects of these scriptures. This is the second part of the series “Unsolved mysteries”. Table of Contents Chapter 1. One God or many Gods? The word God is a misnomer! Do you know God? Chapter 2. Upanishadic version of ultimate reality Samkhya’s interpretation of Upanishadic genesis story Buddha’s views on Upanishadic narratives Gaudapada’s interpretation of Upanishadic reality Shankara’s views on Upanishadic reality Chapter 3. Do Upanishads view the world as illusion? Strange story of ‘one’ becoming ‘many’ Saying it all in just twelve sentences! Is this life like a movie show?! Don’t entangle yourself in a web of contradictions Chapter 4. Advaita sans Maya The drama of life! Isn’t it cruel to say that this life is just a drama? Does Advaita sans Maya clarify the paradoxes? Chapter 5. What is the message of the Upanishads? Don’t be on a wild goose chase! No amount of wealth can make you happy forever! Just bottle up the unruly genie! Surrender to the boss! Epilogue

Dr. King, Swami Satyapriya (Author), Digital Voice Mike G (Narrator)

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Upadesamrta of Sri Rupa Goswami: with Illuminations by Srila B.R. Sridhara Maharaja

Upadeśāmṛta, The Nectar of Instruction, is an essential work of Śrī Rūpa Gosvāmī, one of the six Gosvāmīs of Vṛndāvana. This audiobook presents an extensive introduction to the history of Upadeśāmṛta, along with its original Devanāgarī, translations of each verse and illuminations by Śrīla B.R. Śrīdhara Deva Gosvāmī Mahārāja. This book was published under the guidance of Śrīla Bhakti Gaurava Narasiṅgha Mahārāja. Rupa Gosvāmī's Upadeśāmṛta, (The Nectar of Instruction), is a profound and invaluable source of spiritual knowledge and guidance, and this audiobook offers an opportunity to gain a fundamental understanding through the illuminations of Śrīla B.R. Śrīdhara Mahārāja.

Sri Rupa Goswami, Srila B.R. Sridhara Maharaja (Author), Nila Madhava Newsom (Narrator)

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Learning From Neem Karoli Baba The Path Of Devotion

'Money should be used to help others.” 'Attachment is the strongest block to realization.” 'Love is the strongest medicine.' Neem Karoli Baba Known to his followers as Maharaj, Neem Karoli Baba was a noted guru, mystic and devotee of Lord Hanuman. Here is the essence of his remarkable life and teachings. He is known outside India for being the spiritual master of a number of Americans who travelled to India in the 1960s and 70s, the most well-known being spiritual teachers Ram Dass and Bhagavan Das, as well as musicians Krishna Das and Jai Uttal. His popular ashrams are in Kainchi, Vrindavan, Rishikesh, Shimla, Neem Karoli village, Lucknow, Delhi and Taos, New Mexico. Dr. Richard Alpert, a former Harvard professor and Timothy Leary cohort, was an icon of the hippie, LSD-fueled revolution of the 1960s. Thereafter, on a trip to India - like Clark Kent changing into Superman - he became the much-beloved spiritual teacher Baba Ram Das. His 1970s' iconic book 'Be Here Now' turned on a generation to the deep, non-sectarian spirituality within us all. Author Jagannatha Dasa became friends with Ram Das in the early '70s and traveled across America, playing Indian drums at his speaking engagements. During that time, the two discussed the publication of some of his lectures, but nothing was ever done. Now, finally, after all these years, Jagannatha Dasa keeps his promise to his old friend, publishing this original audio history of one of our most inspired and cherished spiritual teachers.

Sripad Jagannatha Das (Author), Sripad Jagannatha Das (Narrator)

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The Divine Lion Narasingha Dev: Protector Of All

“I offer my respects to the great Lord Nrisimhadeva. You have nails and teeth like lightning bolts and are garlanded by a mane of flames. Chopping, cutting, tearing, and killing, please protect us, your devotees.” Lord Nrisimhadeva is an avatar of Lord Vishnu. His wonderful form is that of a half-man and half-lion. His wide open mouth displays a set of wonderful pearl-like teeth, with a growl to chase away the miscreants and any fears perturbing the hearts of his devotes. With magnificent nails, he has three eyes and is as radiant as the autumn moon; the lord’s charming face is a joy to look at! The Lord has four mighty arms, yet his limbs are as soft as butter. He is decorated with golden earrings, and His wide chest is resplendent like a lotus flower. His arms are embellished with jewel-studded ornaments, and he is armed with weapons such as the conch and disc. The Lord is an abode of all auspiciousness; although a lioness is generally very ferocious, she is very kind to her cubs. Similarly, although very ferocious to the non-devotees like Hiranyakashipu, Lord Nrisimhadeva is very, soft and kind to devotees like Prahlad Maharaja. Written produced and narrated by Emmy-nominated actor and lifelong Bhakti Yogi His Grace Sripad Jagannatha Das here is an inspirational audiobook that freely shares the deepest secrets of the mystic yoga path.

Sripad Jagannatha Das (Author), Sripad Jagannatha Das (Narrator)

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