{"title":"Vanamali","description":"\u003cp\u003eVanamali's works invite readers into the rich tapestry of Indian spirituality and mythology, offering profound insights into ancient traditions and divine figures. Through engaging storytelling and scholarly reflection, readers can explore the depths of sacred narratives and philosophical concepts that have shaped spiritual thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith titles such as \u003cem\u003eShakti\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Complete Life of Krishna\u003c\/em\u003e, Vanamali brings to life the energy and devotion central to these timeless tales. His writing is a gateway for those seeking a deeper understanding of spirituality through accessible yet evocative explorations of the divine.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"shakti-by-vanamali-9781594771996","title":"Shakti","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShakti\u003c\/em\u003e is synonymous with the Devi, the Divine Mother or divine power that manifests, sustains, and transforms the universe. She is the womb of all creatures, and it is through her that the One becomes the many.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur first and primary relationship to the world is through the mother, the source of love, security, and nourishment. Extending this relationship to worship of a cosmic being as mother was a natural step found not only in the Shakti cult of Hinduism but also in ancient Greek, Egyptian, and Babylonian cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShakti\u003c\/em\u003e presents 31 goddess incarnations of the Divine Mother that represent both the beneficial and malefic aspects of the Shakti force. From Lakshmi, Parvati, and Saraswati to Durga, Chandika, and Kali - each of the different functions of the female goddesses in the Hindu pantheon is revealed. The book is accompanied by traditional Sanskrit hymns, classic verses by Sri Auribindo, and discussions of tantric philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe author draws from the Devi Bhagavatham, which describes all the stories of Shakti, and the Devi Mahatmyam, the most powerful scriptural text that glorifies Shakti in her form as Durga. 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In \u003cem\u003eThe Complete Life of Krishna\u003c\/em\u003e, Vanamali provides the first book in English to cover the complete range of the avatar's life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing from the \u003cem\u003eBhagavad Purana\u003c\/em\u003e, the \u003cem\u003eBhagavad Gita\u003c\/em\u003e, the \u003cem\u003eMahabharata\u003c\/em\u003e, and India's sacred oral tradition, Vanamali shares stories from Krishna's birth in a dungeon and early days as a merry trickster in Vrindavana, through his time as divine ruler at Dwaraka, to his final powerful acts as the hero Arjuna's charioteer and guru in the Kurukshetra war. 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It explores the scientific discoveries of the rishis, ancient Vedic sages, and how they have only recently been rediscovered by Western scientists. The book reveals the concepts of quantum physics hidden within the Vedas, the Bhagavad Gita, the Upanishads, and the Puranas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCalled “the scientists of Hinduism,” the rishis of ancient India were the scribes of the Vedas. They developed the spiritual science of Hinduism, Sanatana Dharma, as their way of ensuring the constant renewal and progress of India’s spiritual tradition and culture. Sanatana Dharma permeates every aspect of Hindu culture, from religion to the arts to the sciences. 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