Are you ready to dive into the world of kirtan? Then this extraordinary collection of devotional music is for you! In this book, you’ll find over 1,400 kirtans and bhajans, featuring heart-felt compositions written by Bhakti Saints as well as the main bhajans sung by our own Bhakti Marga devotees worldwide. Of course, traditional and popular compositions that are well known in the realm of kirtan and bhajans are included, but above all, you will find the bhajans most frequently sung by our beloved Guruji. Compiled by a team of 50 dedicated people from all over the world, the songs are organised alphabetically by title, as well as according to specific deities. Plus, the simple chords provided make it easy for everyone to take part in this beautiful music focused on God and guru. We hope this book supports your spiritual journey, and that you enjoy these many ways to pour your heart into singing the Divine Name. Jai Gurudev!

This book is not just another autobiography. This is a life journey of an ordinary man. Every person is experiencing difficulties in their lives, but how much we are learning from those difficulties and obstacles that we find along the way is what the Author is trying to convey in these pages. The idea of the book is to select some episodes which moulded and shaped the Author to find the meaning in life and walk the path towards the inner freedom as an inspiration and guidance for all who have been awakened to the idea that there is something more than meets the eye. This is a spiritual book in a sense that we are not just a bag of flash and bones and that every person has a spiritual life as well. There is an intelligence that guides and regulates our life. For a lack of better term we call it Spirit, or God. And the aim is to connect to that Being or Intelligence and to achieve the full potential that we are all entitled to as human beings. We have to live our life so that we can, first and foremost, realise ourselves as human beings, and from there, we can contemplate our divine origin and eventually realise that we are divine beings temporarily clothed in human attire with the purpose of realising our soul`s position as the eternal servant in our loving relationship with the Divine.

This is the second volume in the series of books published under the title ‘Self Empowering Wisdom –Through Deeper Interpretations of Mythologies, Sciences and Spiritual Texts.’ It contains 85 short articles on various spiritual and existential themes aimed at the elevation of human consciousness to a higher level. The purpose of this book is to collate the wisdom, which is increasingly revealing itself in our lives, as the consciousness of Homo Sapiens is being peeled open like the opening of a bud into a fragrant flower or the metamorphosis of the pupae into a lovely butterfly. This is an ongoing journey of human consciousness ascending through the wisdom of the ancients which was enclosed in mythological narrations, then through the deep insight of spiritual masters more explicitly expressed in sacred texts and now, in the present age, through scientific discoveries unravelling the cosmic dimension and the nature of our existence. The content of each article is to bring to light the interconnectivity so that the esoteric and mystical dimensions of mythologies and scriptures are made easy for grasping through current knowledge in the area of sciences, psychology and arts. I am sure that this book will be an empowering tool for all seekers as to the true purpose of our creation and the multiverse in which we live.

The awakened Soul in Jain Religion philosophy cherishes the rare human birth and aspires for spiritual evolution guided by the teachings of Karunasagar Tirthankar Mahavir Swami. Through Samyak practices, they seek liberation by transcending attachment and aversion. Essential to this journey is understanding the fifty Bol, contemplated during the ritual of Muhpatti Padilehan while engaged in performing Samayik and Pratikraman Avashayak. Mumuksh endeavours to eradicate impediments like Mohniya Karma and cultivates virtues, avoiding negative emotions and behaviours. Rituals when practiced meaningfully aid in transitioning towards spiritual upliftment facilitated by Karma Nirjara.Each soul is believed to possess the potential for enlightenment; emphasising the importance of aligning thoughts and actions with spiritual principles.

Atma puja means worship of the Self . The embodied soul is the Atma in its limited and finite form of a body . Nevertheless , It is the spark of the supreme Brahman , the Paramatman , who is the Omnipotent , Omnipresent and Omniscient creator , supporter and devourer of this universe . Atma is also the changeless, fearless and deathless spirit . The embodied Atma being the spark like the rays of a sun is the conjunction of Vital force and Consciousness . How to worship this Atma ? -- . what is Atma ? ,- who is Paramatma ? -- what is this world ? , - what is desire , --what is consciousness ? and what we have to do to experience joy of life is the subject of Atma puja upanishad .

Over the course of seven days, Paramahamsa Sri Swami Vishwananda captivated an eager audience with his commentary on the Shreemad Bhagavatam, extracting the essence of its message and deepening the understanding and experience of everyone present. This book is the result of that event. About the Shreemad Bhagavatam: Despite being compiled long ago by Sage Veda Vyasa, the Shreemad Bhagavatam’s message is very relevant today for it describes the powerful connection to the Divine presence that resides within the heart of every human being. Its verses prove that whenever humanity is most in need, the Divine manifests Itself on Earth to answer the call of the sincere devotees, and to re-establish balance, right action, and the life-affirming power of Divine Love. Paramahamsa Vishwananda’s commentary gives an enlightening spiritual context to these stories of men and women, kings and beggars, avatars and demons, and seamlessly connects them to the deeper issues and questions that concern all of us today: life purpose, responsibility, honesty, jealousy, pride, ego, stewardship of the Earth, and much more.

The penetrating dialogue between Yamraj, the Deity of Death and His illustrious pupil Nachiketa, has seldom met this treatment of practical instruction for today's seeker. O Yamraj! Tell me about That supreme Truth! Reveal to me the mystery of what happens after death. The answer to the mystical phenomena that each being must pass through, is revealed in this book by One who knows the answer through experience - through realization of That Truth.

What are the beliefs associated with death in India? How do final rites and rituals reveal the misogyny and caste-based discrimination that plague the country? Who are the people involved in managing the deceased and laying them to rest? What are the economic and environmental costs of saying that final goodbye? Powerful and enlightening, The Final Farewell offers a glimpse into a world that is misunderstood and feared. With compassion and sensitivity, Minakshi Dewan explores the many ways in which some of the country's major faiths treat the dead: this includes avoidance of human remains, believed by some to be spiritual pollutants; the worship of bodies at the pyre; professional mourners hired to wail loudly for the dead; and musicians devoted to celebrating life at funerals. Based on thorough research, keen observation, personal interviews, The Final Farewell is a reminder to honour those who came before, and to work towards a better world to leave behind.