Helen Plum Library

Hinduism began in India at least 5,000 years ago. Presents a collection of stories from the Hindu scriptures. Children can read some of the stories about the Hindu gods and goddesses

Describes what happens inside a mandir and introduces the Hindu faith

Sent by the God Vishnu to aid humanity in the eighth century BCE, a young Krishna hides among poor cowherds and uses miraculous powers to fight an evil demon king who has overthrown the peaceful kingdom of Mathura

Yoga is an exercise and meditation philosophy that has been taking the United States by storm over the past several decades. Yet many are unaware that there is an entire, ancient religion that prefaces this phenomenon. Yoga is one of six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy, and "Yoga Sutras of Patanjali" contains 196 aphorisms that form the basis of Raja Yoga. Patanjali uses his text to explain different facets of the philosophy, leading people to...

"Archie is worried that her school friends won't like Diwali, her favorite Hindu holiday, and when a storm knocks out the electricity, it looks like the party may be ruined."--Provided by publisher

In this book, the author has chosen 90 verses of the Gita out of the total 700, which are purely subjective in nature. He, however, has included all the important ones for the sake of coherency of presentation. It is hoped that this small book will motivate the modern reader to study the full text with passion and devotion and pursue the spiritual goals towards eternal bliss. This abridged edition will give the complete message, which has inspired...

A systematic treatment of Advaita, which demystifies it, differentiating between approaches and teachers, enabling you to decide which approach is most suitable for you.

In all the spiritual literature of the world there is no book so elevating and inspiring as the Bhagavad Gita. Chandra's profound and relatable translation leads the reader through all 18 chapters of this ancient text in a thoroughly engaging and understandable way. Symbolizing the eternal struggle between the spiritual and material in each of us, the Gita embodies the clear solution to every challenge faced on the spiritual battlefield of self-development....