Sahajanand Charitra

Sahajanand Charitra
Author: Ramesh M. Dave
Publisher: [Ahmedabad] : Bochasanvasi Shri Aksharpurushottam Sanstha
Total Pages: 244
Release: 1978
Genre: Hindus
ISBN:

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On the life of Swami Sahajānanda, 1781-1830, founder of the Svāmīnārāyaṇa sect of Vaishnavism.

Religious Transformation in Modern Asia

Religious Transformation in Modern Asia
Author:
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2015-02-24
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9004289712

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This volume explores the religious transformation of each nation in modern Asia. When the Asian people, who were not only diverse in culture and history, but also active in performing local traditions and religions, experienced a socio-political change under the wave of Western colonialism, the religious climate was also altered from a transnational perspective. Part One explores the nationals of China (Taiwan), Hong Kong, Korea, and Japan, focusing on the manifestations of Japanese religion, Chinese foreign policy, the British educational system in Hong Kong in relation to Tibetan Buddhism, the Korean women of Catholicism, and the Scottish impact in late nineteenth century Korea. Part Two approaches South Asia through the topics of astrology, the works of a Gujarātī saint, and Himalayan Buddhism. The third part is focused on the conflicts between ‘indigenous religions and colonialism,’ ‘Buddhism and Christianity,’ ‘Islam and imperialism,’ and ‘Hinduism and Christianity’ in Southeast Asia.

Sahajanand Charitra

Sahajanand Charitra
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 185
Release: 2009
Genre:
ISBN:

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The Vachanamrut

The Vachanamrut
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 766
Release: 2006
Genre: Religious life
ISBN:

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Vacanāmr̥ta of Swami Sahajānanda, 1781-1830, work on Swaminarayan.

Aptavani 04

Aptavani 04
Author: Dada Bhagwan
Publisher: Dada Bhagwan Foundation
Total Pages: 482
Release: 2015-04-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9382128190

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“Aptavani 4” is the fourth in a series of spiritual books titled “Aptavani”. In this series, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan addresses age-old unanswered questions of spiritual seekers. Dadashri offers in-depth answers to questions such as: “What is the definition of self awareness, and what are the signs of lack of awareness?”, “What is spirituality?”, “What are the benefits of spirituality and practice?”, “How can I experience a spiritual awakening, and what are the signs of spiritual awakening?”, “How may I attain spiritual enlightenment and lead a spiritual life?” Dadashri also provides spiritual explanations regarding: “What is the meaning of ignorance?”, “Who am I ?”, and “How can I experience the spiritual power of my pure Soul?” For those seeking to learn how to become more spiritual, Dadashri explains that the knowledge of Self is the beginning of true spirituality. Upon attaining Self knowledge, one’s spiritual development begins, which eventually leads to ultimate liberation, or moksha.

Introduction to Swaminarayan Hinduism

Introduction to Swaminarayan Hinduism
Author: Raymond Brady Williams
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 293
Release: 2019
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1108421148

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An Introduction to Swaminarayan Hinduism, third edition, offers a comprehensive study of a contemporary form of Hinduism. Begun as a revival and reform movement in India 200 years ago, it has now become one of the fastest growing and most prominent forms of Hinduism. The Swaminarayan Hindu transnational network of temples and institutions is expanding in India, East Africa, the UK, USA, Australasia, and in other African and Asian cities. The devotion, rituals, and discipline taught by its founder, Sahajanand Swami (1781-1830) and elaborated by current leaders in major festivals, diverse media, and over the Internet, help preserve ethnic and religious identity in many modern cultural and political contexts. Swaminarayan Hinduism, here described through its history, divisions, leaders, theology and practices, provides valuable case studies of contemporary Hinduism, religion, migrants, and transnationalism. This new edition includes up-to-date information about growth, geographic expansion, leadership transitions, and impact of Swaminarayan institutions in India and abroad.

Guru Charitra

Guru Charitra
Author: Shree Swami Samarth
Publisher: Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2008-08-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9788120733480

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Guru Charitra is one of the most revered scriptural texts of Hinduism. Containing the biographies of Lord Dattatreya, (Lord Bramha, Vishnu and Mahesh) and his subsequent incarnations Sripada Sri Vallabha and Sri Narasimha Saraswati, it clarifies several doubts on religious dogmas, rituals and doctrines through a conversation between the master and his disciple. This book, steeped in lofty Hindu philosophical ideas also portrays a picture of the social and economic condition of the medieval times in India, and the message conveyed by the numerous teachings of the Guru needs to be understood in the context of those days. Reading of this interactive account, written in simple and lucid language will give strength and encouragement to spiritual aspirants to continue with their sadhana (spiritual pursuit), enable them to overcome the various problems of modern day living and fulfil their inherent wishes.

Shikshapatri in English

Shikshapatri in English
Author: Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan
Publisher: Rajkot Gurukul
Total Pages: 82
Release:
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9384051381

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Shikshapatri and Vachanamrutam are the basic scriptures of the swaminarayan sampradaya. Shikshapatri is written by Shree Sahajanand Swami. It is a sort of code of conduct, a set of rules of moral behavior, for social decorum, religious performance and worship of God. It aims at making man’s life smooth, happy and achieves final liberation after his death. Vachanamrutam is a collection of 262 talks delivered by Shree Sahajanand Swami, during the last ten years of His life. The book contains the sum and substance of the basic philosophy of Swaminarayan Sampradaya. It has a distinct note of authority as the thoughts are based on His personal experience.

Swaminarayan Hinduism

Swaminarayan Hinduism
Author: Raymond Brady Williams
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 552
Release: 2016-05-12
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0199089590

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Towards the end of the eighteenth century, a lone pilgrim reached Gujarat and joined a small ashram in Loj. In time, his followers not only accepted him as the leader of the ashram but also as the manifestation of deity and called him Swaminarayan. His followers increased rapidly and today Swaminarayan Hinduism is a transnational religious movement with major centers in India, East Africa, UK, USA, and Australasia. In a first multidisciplinary study of the movement, this volume provides new and vital information about its history, theology, as well as its transnational development, and brings forth current academic research from fields as diverse as the arts, architecture, sociology, and migration studies, among others. It analyses the philosophy, conduct, and principles that guide Swaminarayan Hindus and provides a case study of the historical and social processes of adapting religious traditions to shape new identities in response to evolving social, economic, and political changes.

Kishore Satsang Parichay

Kishore Satsang Parichay
Author: Shastri Shriharidas
Publisher:
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2010
Genre: Hindu sects
ISBN: 9788175263277

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