Ramayana must rank as one of the most loved and revered books of all time. A part of India's ancient Vedas, it is a beautiful story of romance and adventure. It recounts the history of Rama, said be an incarnation of the Supreme Godhead, and his divine consort Sita. Filled with magic and mysticism, it entrances the reader and stirs deeply moving emotions. At the same time its profound spiritual messages leave one feeling uplifted and enriched. This is an abridged dramatization of the epic....

Mahabharata, a part of the ancient Vedas of India, is a story quite unlike anything else. There are few books which have survived as long as this five thousand year old epic. Its enduring popularity is itself testimony to the profound wisdom contained in its pages. In fact it includes the Bhagavad-gita - a masterpiece of spiritual knowledge revered by millions worldwide - and is the narration of the factual events which surrounded the speaking of that illuminating text. Mahabharata thus de...

Srimad Bhagavatam, ‘The Beautiful Science of God’, is a systematic revelation of the Supreme. In this fifth canto, we learn of God’s greatness, how his supreme will keeps everything in perfect order. We first meet the powerful King Priyavrata, who rose to the heavens like a second sun to dissipate the darkness of night and create the divisions of Bhumandala. Then comes his son Agnidhra, who weds the celestial beauty Purvachitti and begets nine sons, who each become a lord of one of the pro...

In this canto, we first meet Prahlad, a prince in the race of Asuras, fierce enemies of the gods. An exalted saint, he excites the ire of his demonic father Hiranyakshipu by his devotion to Krishna. The demon tries in every way possible to kill his son until at last he is confronted by Krishna’s half-man, half-lion incarnation, Nrshinghadeva. After this is a conversation between the celestial sage Narada and King Yudhisthira, in which Narada describes in detail the ancient Vedic system of ...

The odyssey of Rama, a great king of ancient India—a literary epic of romance, adventure, and philosophy.On the eve of his enthronement, Rama, the beloved prince of Ayodhya, is banished to the forest as a result of a sinister plot. Along with his wife Sita and brother Lakshmana, Rama accepts his destiny and departs as the kingdom mourns his loss. His exile, however, proves to have a deeper meaning as Rama becomes the protector of the forest sages and sparks the fury...

In four enthralling histories, this volume of Srimad Bhagavatam shows how Krishna reciprocates with whatever desire we have. Through the examples of great kings, gods, and celestials, we learn how to approach Krishna to attain all the important goals of life. We hear the teachings of great sages, divine incarnations, and the Lord himself, which ultimately enable us to achieve the highest perfection: eternal life in the spiritual atmosphere.

A vivid dramatisation of the great Sanskrit classic Srimad Bhagavatam, ‘The beautiful story of the Supreme Person’. In this third canto, we travel with the saint Vidura as he meets first with Uddhava, Krishna’s secretary and close confidante, and then with the great sage Maitreya. We hear fascinating details about Krishna’s divine pastimes, the cosmos, and the nature of time. Replete with powerful mystical teachings, this profound book will touch your heart and leave you feeling spirituall...

Srimad Bhagavatam is the most prominent of the Puranas, or histories of the Ancient World. The original Sanskrit text of the work, penned by the great sage Vyasadeva, states that it is 'as brilliant as the sun' because its teachings can illuminate our consciousness even in the darkest times. Much like the Arabian Nights, it has an intricate structure of stories within stories; epic tales of divine incarnations, saints, sages, gods and earthly kings that span vast periods of time. This volu...

Enter the enchanting world of Lord Krishna, the Supreme Person, in this vivid retelling of the Tenth Canto of the Srimad Bhagavatam. Written in a rich, dramatic style, this immersive work delineates Krishna’s divine pastimes with insight, emotion and depth. From his miraculous birth and playful childhood in the immortal land of Vrindavan, to his profound interactions with devotees and his triumphs over powerful adversaries, each episode is rendered with clarity and devotional sensitivity. ...

Celestial Dynasties’ refers to those of the sun and moon gods, in which both Lord Rama and Lord Krishna respectively appeared. The ninth canto traces both lines up to their appearances, giving details of their significant ancestors such as King Ambarisha, who overcame the powerful mystic Durvasa; Parasurama, who destroyed the world’s kshatriyas twenty-one times; Pururava, who married the celestial girl, Urvasi; King Yayati, who wed Sage Shukra’s daughter, Devayani, only to be cursed by him...

In this canto of Srimad Bhagavatam, we hear the great sage Shukadeva Goswami answering the questions of King Parikit, who has been cursed to die in seven days. After briefly delineating man’s highest duty and the best way to conquer suffering and death, Shukadeva explains the path of mystic yoga and meditation. We are then introduced to Lord Brahma, the greatest of the gods and the engineer of the universe. Questioned by his son Narada, another powerful mystic, he describes the process of ...

Originally an epic Sanskrit poem of some hundred thousand verses said to have been composed five thousand years ago, Mahabharata is one of the most revered and loved stories of all time. It plunges us into a wondrous and ancient world of romance and adventure when men knew that there are greater powers than us controlling the universe. Passed down through the ages by bards and poets, Mahabharata has enthralled audiences for countless generations. In this exciting new rendition of the renow...