The Book Company: New Products - Hinduism

Itihasa (A History of Hindu Mythology)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:17:50 +0000

In Sanskrit, 'itihasa' means myth: a tale that insiders believe. In Hindi, 'itihasa' means history: a tale that outsiders verify.

All beliefs are located in history. These beliefs gave rise to bangles, found in vast quantities in pre-Harappan sites, and still considered auspicious (mangal..

Price: $26.99

Myth = Mithya (Decoding Hindu Mythology: Special Edition)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:17:42 +0000

Hindus have one God. They also have 330 million gods: male gods; female gods; personal gods; family gods; household gods; village gods; gods of space and time; gods for specific castes and particular professions; gods who reside in trees; in animals; in minerals; in geometrical patterns and in man..

Price: $23.99

The Book of Krishna (Special Collectible Edition)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:17:11 +0000

Of all Vishnu's avatars, Krishna is regarded as the purna avatar, the complete incarnation, for he encapsulates in himself the entire gamut of emotions and attributes that constitute the ideal human personality. He is the most accessible of gods, and bridges the gap between the mortal and the i..

Price: $23.99

The 18 Steps (Conversations on the Bhagavad Gita)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:16:28 +0000

The Bhagavad Gita offers timeless wisdom for anyone seeking purpose, resilience and inner freedom. Through its eighteen chapters, set against the eighteen-day Mahabharata war, it charts a path from doubt to spiritual liberation. As Arjuna confronts dilemmas of duty and purpose, Krishna’s teachings..

Price: $21.99

Lalita Sahasranama (The Cosmic Code of Creation)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:15:03 +0000

The Lalita Sahasranama, the sacred hymn of the thousand names of the Divine Mother, is one of the most revered texts in Hinduism. For centuries, devotees have chanted it to invoke the Goddess's grace, cultivate devotion, purify the mind, and move towards inner freedom. Each of its thousa..

Price: $24.99

Religion and the Subtle Body in Asia and the West (Between Mind and Body)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 01:55:36 +0000

Subtle-body practices are found particularly in Indian, Indo-Tibetan and East Asian societies, but have become increasingly familiar in Western societies, especially through the various healing and yogic techniques and exercises associated with them. This book explores subtle-body practices fro..

Price: $233.99

Bhakti and Embodiment (Fashioning Divine Bodies and Devotional Bodies in Krsna Bhakti)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:36:45 +0000

Bhakti and Embodiment: Fashioning Divine Bodies and Devotional Bodies in Kṛṣṇa Bhakti explores the connections between bhakti and embodiment and is concerned with constructions of divine bodies and devotional bodies in Kṛṣṇa bhakti traditions in particular. It discusses the historical ..

Price: $249.99

Asian Philosophies and the Idea of Religion (Beyond Faith and Reason)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:27:27 +0000

With a focus on Asian traditions, this book examines varieties of thought and self-transformative practice that do not fit neatly on one side or another of the standard Western division between philosophy and religion.

Price: $233.99

Swami Vivekananda and Non-Hindu Traditions (A Universal Advaita)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:22:48 +0000

This work demonstrates that Swami Vivekananda was no simplistic pluralist, as portrayed in hagiographical texts, nor narrow exclusivist, as portrayed by some modern Hindu nationalists, but a thoughtful, complex inclusivist.

Price: $233.99

The Hanuman Chalisa (A Bilingual Edition of the Timeless Prayer)

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:55:04 +0000

A beautiful deluxe edition of Hinduism’s most beloved devotional hymn, translated by acclaimed novelist and poet Vikram Seth.

Recited by millions around the world, the Hanuman Chalisa is a beloved hymn of devotion, courage, strength, and comfort. This beautiful new edition ..

Price: $14.99