Indian Religion

Legends that endured for centuries, endure for a reason. In the wilderness of Southeastern Alaska, the Kushtaka is one such legend. Known as the Land-Otter Man among the Tlingit Indians, the Kushtaka are shape-shifting, time bending, mythical creatures capable of taking your deepest fears and turning them into a nightmarish reality.

India has a rich history covering thousands of years, civilizations, the rise of religions and empires, British rule, revolution, independence, and much more. In this book, we explore the magnificent history of India, from its ancient origins to its renaissance and concluding with its independence as a free nation. While there are many books that explore India’s unique history, few are enjoyable. Most books are hopelessly dry, academic, and downright difficult to follow. This concise history will respect your time by getting right to the point and giving you what you came to learn.

An Indian American immigrant who grew up in white Southern culture, Prasanta Verma names and sheds light on the realities of ethnic loneliness. She unpacks the exhausting effects of cultural isolation, the dynamics of marginalization, and the weight of being other. In the midst of disconnection and erasure, she points to the longing to belong, the need to share our stories, and the hope of finding safe friendships and community. Our places of exile can become places where we find belonging—to ourselves, to others, and to God.

Everyone is shattered these days, and there's no one who doesn't get hurt in his life, but that doesn't mean we break our heart everyday for everyone. People give us pain, and we try to heal. I always think when I was a little child, I was never much miserable as today as I am. Why? Because, we are growing unhappiness and guilt in our mind.

Most histories of the Cherokee nation focus on its encounters with Europeans, its conflicts with the U.S. government, and its expulsion from its lands during the Trail of Tears. This work, however, traces the origins of the Cherokee people to the third century B.C.E. and follows their migrations through the Americas to their homeland in the lower Appalachian Mountains.

A big part of Hindu and Indian mythology is the lengthy Mahabharata, with stories about princes, princesses, monsters, and many mysterious creatures. Krishna is one of the prominent figures in many ancient mythology writings from this region, and his victories over evil have been applauded and believed by many.

Enjoy this voice-only audio recording of the Indian Tamil Contemporary Version™ New Testament, read by one reader. The Indian Tamil Contemporary Version™ offers a faithful rendering of Scripture’s original word order while also delivering the most comprehensive and clear translation of the Bible’s stories and concepts in the Indian Tamil language.

International rock star Anand Bhatt walks us through a must-have collection of Indian folk stories and mythology.

A vibrant young Hispano woman, Shonnie Medina, inherits a breast-cancer mutation known as BRCA1.185delAG. It is a genetic variant characteristic of Jews. The Medinas knew they were descended from Native Americans and Spanish Catholics, but they did not know that they had Jewish ancestry as well. The mutation most likely sprang from Sephardic Jews hounded by the Spanish Inquisition. The discovery of the gene leads to a fascinating investigation of cultural history and modern genetics by Dr. Harry Ostrer and other experts on the DNA of Jewish populations.

Nikhil is a passive landowner. His houseguest is Sandip, a headstrong anti-imperialist. Between them is Nikhil’s wife, Bimala, dutiful to her conventional husband yet drawn to the fiery independence and bold flirtations of the charismatic Sandip. As Bimala questions her role as a woman and the possibilities for her life outside marriage, the three undergo an emotional struggle that will change their lives forever—just as their country undergoes a radical upheaval of its own.

Experience miraculous healer, John of God, as seen through the eyes of medium Gail Thackray who sees, feels, and hears things that most "normal" people do not. Follow Gail on her personal journey to the spiritual healing center of John of God in Brazil. Experience miraculous healings, supernatural activity, and astonishing psychic events. Gail gives a unique view of the powerful healings that occur in this blessed place. As a medium and healer herself, Gail initially thinks she is going to "assist" in the work here. She is told by the spirits, "you can leave your ego at the door, you're here to be healed too!"

Shiva emerges as a protector and savior in times of need, showcasing his compassion and strength. This tale emphasizes his role as both a creator and destroyer.

Kartikeya, the god of war and victory, leads battles against demonic forces. This story highlights his valor, wisdom and the lessons he brings as a warrior deity.

The divine union of Shiva and Shakti embodies balance, strength, and creation. This tale illustrates the cosmic relationship that fuels the energy of the universe.

The 12 sacred Jyotirlingas represent Shiva’s presence on earth. This story takes listeners on a journey to these holy shrines, highlighting their spiritual significance.

The belief that Native Americans might belong to the fabled “lost tribes of Israel” - Israelites driven from their homeland around 740 BCE - took hold among Anglo-Americans and Indigenous peoples in the United States during its first half century. In Lost Tribes Found, Matthew W. Dougherty explores what this idea can tell us about religious nationalism in early America.

Всякий изучающий религии не может не заметить, что понятия людей о Боге с каждым годом становятся все возвышеннее и шире, что Бог представляется им все более и более исполненным величия и милосердия.

Sixty-six years among Shoshone and Arapahoe Indians on the Wind River Reservation (1883-1949)

Join Max and his Indian friend, Rani, as they celebrate the Festival of Lights, Deepavali, and observe the rituals of Thaipusam. Have fun with the Indian musical instruments and the colourful rangoli.

Izdanie vkljuchaet v sebja znamenituju rabotu "Nauka o dyhanii indijskih jogov" izvestnogo pisatelja, perevodchika, okkul'tista Uil'jama Uokera Atkinsona, izvestnogo pod literaturnym psevdonimom Jog Ramacharaka. Kniga rasskazyvaet o metodah fizicheskogo i duhovnogo razvitija posredstvom dyhatel'nyh uprazhnenij, razrabotannyh v ramkah tak nazyvaemoj "nauki o dyhanii", javljajushhejsja sostavnoj chast'ju uchenija jogov.