Introductory Books

Basic Traditional Scriptures

Further Studies

Special Interests

• Bhagavad Gita
The Bible of Hinduism, this book contains the essence of India's spiritual teachings and uses the beauty of verse to express the highest truths. Translated by Swami Prabhavananda and Christopher Isherwood.

• Upanishads
Hinduism's most ancient philosophical treatises on the nature of God, Soul, and the universe.

• How to Know God: The Yoga Aphorisms of Patanjali
A rational and psychological explanation of yoga. It will especially appeal to those who want religion to make sense.

• Shankara's Crest Jewel of Discrimination
A classic text on the path to God through knowledge.

• Self-knowledge
Shankara's classic treatise on the nature of the self.



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