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Veda Pushpanjali
Vedic Literature forms the foundation of the glorious spiritual culture of Bharath. The evolution of the Vedic thought starting from adoring the various natural forces as manifestations of the Divine, to the ultimate proclamations of oneness with the Divine, forms the vast body of Vedic literature.
Upanishads which contain the highest Vedic philosophy, often referred to as Vedanta, are the crown of Vedic literature. The highest importance and significance of Vedas can be understood from the fact that, in Bharat, no auspicious activity can start without chanting of Vedic hymns at the beginning.
Veda Puspanjali is a bouquet of Vedic blossoms from the students of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, at the Divine Lotus Feet of the Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, the Veda Purusha Himself. At a time when generally the teaching of Vedas even in traditional schools, is confined to mere chanting of Veda mantras without going into either a study of their meaning or a contemplation on their experience, pains and efforts taken by the student compiler is worth appreciating as essential purport of the various hymns in English along with their Sanskrit text in Devanagiri script and their transliteration in English is given which makes this a unique collection.
Upanishads which contain the highest Vedic philosophy, often referred to as Vedanta, are the crown of Vedic literature. The highest importance and significance of Vedas can be understood from the fact that, in Bharat, no auspicious activity can start without chanting of Vedic hymns at the beginning.
Veda Puspanjali is a bouquet of Vedic blossoms from the students of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, at the Divine Lotus Feet of the Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, the Veda Purusha Himself. At a time when generally the teaching of Vedas even in traditional schools, is confined to mere chanting of Veda mantras without going into either a study of their meaning or a contemplation on their experience, pains and efforts taken by the student compiler is worth appreciating as essential purport of the various hymns in English along with their Sanskrit text in Devanagiri script and their transliteration in English is given which makes this a unique collection.
231 pages, Paperback
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Sathya Sai Baba
246 books36 followersSathya Sai Baba (Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba) born as Sathyanarayana Raju was an Indian guru, spiritual figure, philanthropist and educator. In 2011, he was listed by the Watkins Review as one of the 100 most spiritually influential people in the world. He was described by his devotees as a human incarnation of Shiridi Sai Baba, spiritual saint and miracle worker. The apparent materialising of vibhuti (holy ash) and other small objects such as rings, necklaces and watches by Baba has been a source of both fame and controversy – skeptics consider these simple conjuring tricks while devotees consider them as signs of divinity. Sathya Sai Baba claimed to be the reincarnation of the spiritual guru, Sai Baba of Shirdi, whose teachings were an eclectic blend of Hindu and Muslim beliefs.
Sathya Sai Baba established schools and colleges, hospitals, and other charitable institutions in India and abroad. The number of active Sathya Sai Baba followers was estimated in 1999 to be around 6 million, though adherents' estimates are far higher. Since there are no formal ties of membership, the actual figure may never be known.The Sathya Sai Organisation reports that there are an estimated 1,200 Sathya Sai Baba Centers in 114 countries worldwide. In India itself, Sai Baba drew followers from predominantly upper-middle-class, urban sections of society who have the "most wealth, education and exposure to Western ideas." He was a cultural icon in India and drew an audience with presidents and prime ministers from India and beyond who have become his devotees; in 2002, he claimed to have followers in 178 countries.
(Wikipedia)
Sathya Sai Baba established schools and colleges, hospitals, and other charitable institutions in India and abroad. The number of active Sathya Sai Baba followers was estimated in 1999 to be around 6 million, though adherents' estimates are far higher. Since there are no formal ties of membership, the actual figure may never be known.The Sathya Sai Organisation reports that there are an estimated 1,200 Sathya Sai Baba Centers in 114 countries worldwide. In India itself, Sai Baba drew followers from predominantly upper-middle-class, urban sections of society who have the "most wealth, education and exposure to Western ideas." He was a cultural icon in India and drew an audience with presidents and prime ministers from India and beyond who have become his devotees; in 2002, he claimed to have followers in 178 countries.
(Wikipedia)
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October 21, 2023
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March 13, 2015
Quite a good collection of odd, almost random Upanishads and Vedic verses/chants, compiled with both Sanskrit and English translation. Cheap price, and good add to one's Eastern collection.
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