Standard Library Project: Hinduism Print Media: 1) Sadhana of the Heart by Gurumayi Chidvilasananda (ISBN: 1930939051) Siddha Yoga Message Talks from 1995-1999. 2) Courage and Contentment by Gurumayi Chidvilasananda (ISBN: 091130777X) Divine teachings to help practitioners attain their highest goals. 3) My Lord Has a Pure Heart by Gurumayi Chidvilasananda (ISBN: 091130729X) Reflecting on the divine virtues in Yoga. 4) The Yoga of Discipline by Gurumayi Chidvilasananda (ISBN: 0911307443) Talks about yoga discipline as an inner appraoch to life. 5) Inner Treasures by Gurumayi Chidvilasananda (ISBN: 0911307419) Four timeless themes are presented in relation to their relevance to daily life. 6) Darshan - The Presence Within by Swami Vasudevananda (ISBN: 0911307575) Introduction to the practice of darshan which means “sight of” the divine within everything. 7) What’s on My Mind by Swami Anantananda (ISBN: 0911307478) Understanding the mind so that detachment from useless thoughts in possible in meditation. 8) Play of Consciousness by Swami Baba Muktananda (ISBN: 0911307818) The spiritual autobiography of the Baba. 9) I Have Become Alive by Swami Baba Muktananda (ISBN: 0911307265) The author focuses upon centering spiritual practice with contemporary life. 10) Meditate: Happiness Lies Within You by Swami Baba Muktananda (ISBN: 0911307621) A primer on meditation. 11) The Book of Vishnu by Nanditha Krishna (ISBN: 0670049077) Stories about Vishnu ( one of the pantheon of Hindu gods) who is preserver and protector of good and guardian of dharma. 12) The Book of Shiva by Namita Gokhall (ISBN: 0670049069) Shiva is the Destroyer and Protector. The author examines the questions which comprise the stories surrounding this Hindu god. 13) Book of Ganesha by Royina Grewal (ISBN: 0670049085) Ganesha, the elephant headed Hindu God is examined through a review of its stories . 14) Am I a Hindu? By Ed Viswanathan (ISBN: 1879904063) A primer on Hindu belief and practice. 15) Yoga: Discipline of Freedom by Barbara Stoller - Miller (ISNB: 0553374281) A leading Sanskrit scholar introduces the mysticism, philosophy and psychology underlying the yoga Sutra. 16) Chakras by Harish Johari (ISBN: 0892817607) A Tantric scholar presents the classical view of Chakras (centering) as well as a modern approach. He describes visual and chanting techniques to direct centering energy to a higher consciousness. 17) Sadhana: A Way to God by Anthony De Mello (ISBN: 0385196148) Spiritual exercises for entering a contemplative state. 18) Darsan: Seeing the Divine Image in India by Diana Eck (ISBN: 0231112653) An excellent introduction to Hinduism. 19) The Bhagavad Gita Translated by Eknath Easwaran (ISBN: 0375705554) The story of Krishna in the Hindi scripture. 20) Hindu Gods: The Spirits of the Divine by Priya Hemenway (ISBN: 0811836452) Stories of the Hindu gods. 21) World Religions - Eastern Traditions by Willard G. Oxtoby (ISBN:0195407504) Historical development of religious traditions to the present. 22) The Bhagavad Gita by S. Radhakrishna (ISBN: 061317594 or 060904895) The sacred Hindu Scripture contains the story of Krishna. 23) Shankara’s Crest- Jewel of Discrimination by Swami Prabhavananda (ISBN: 0874810388) Timeless teachings on Hindu non-duality. 24) From the Finite to the Infinite by Swami Muktananda (ISBN: 0911307311) This compilation of questions and answers drawn from talks and conversations between Swami Muktananda and spiritual seekers as he traveled in the West covers a range of topics--from the first questioning of the nature of existence to the final attainment. 25) Secret of the Siddhas by Swami Muktananda (ISBN: 0914602527) Essential for students who want to understand the lineage of Siddhas and the roots of Siddha Yoga meditation, this book introduces many of these great masters and comments on key teachings. 26) Reflections of the Self by Swami Muktananda (ISBN:0914602500) 27) I Am That by Nisargadatta (ISBN: 0893860220) Collection of timeless Hindu teachings by one of India’s great sages. Known as a modern spiritual classic. 28) The Concise Yoga Vasistha by Swami Venkatesananda (ISBN: 087395954X) Dialogue between the hero Rama and the holy sage Vasistha. 29) World Religions by Houston Smith (ISBN: 0062508119) Harper/San Francisco. Authoritative reference work on the world religions. 30) Where Are you Going? By Swami Muktananda (ISBN: 0914602993) An excellent introduction to Siddha Yoga Meditation. The book provides a complete map of the process of selfknowing, from the first flash of questioning to the achievement of the state of perfect joy and freedom. Essays and questions and answers explore the different stages of the inner journey; the awakening of the Kundalini energy, the recognition of the inner Self, the function of the master, and the practice of mantra and meditation. 31) Conversations with Swami Muktananda: The Early Years by Swami Muktananda (ISBN: 0911307532) This collection includes dialogues from 1962–1966 that contain Swami Muktananda's replies to questions covering a wide range of spiritual topic. 32) Satsang with Baba Volumes 1-5 by Swami Muktananda (ISBN: 0914602403) These volumes presents questions and answers by that took place at Swami’s Muktananda’s Ashram. 33) Kindle My Heart Volume 1 and 2 by Gurumayi Chadvilasananda (ISBN: 0135153476; ISBN:0135156696 orISBN: 0911307303) Swami Chidvilasananda weaves the wisdom of the Indian scriptures together with anecdotes from contemporary life. Glimpses are given throughout into the master's own spiritual process, offered to illustrate typical stumbling blocks while inspiring the seeker to persevere on the path. 34) Smile, Smile, Smile by Gurumayi Chadvilasananda (ISBN: 0911307699) Poetry. 35) Siva Sutras by Jaiderva Singh (ISBN: 8120804074 Siva sutras are considered to be a revealed book of the Yoga: Supreme identity of the individual self with the Divine. 36) Ramakrishna and His Disciples by Christopher Isherwood (ISBN: 0856830860) A recounting of the life of Sri Rama Krishna, a Hindu holy man of the late 1800's. 37) Ramayana by Kamala Subramaniam The epic story of the Hindu hero Rama. 38) The Ramayana by Ramesh Menon (ISBN: 0865476950) The epic story of the Hindu hero Rama. 39) Mahabharata: The Greatest Spiritual Epic of All Time by Krishna Dharma (ISBN: 10-1887089179) The English version of thea Great Indian epic of five heros which provides valuable insights about life, love, honor and character. 40) The Mahabharata by Columbia College (ISBN: 10-0231110553) Abridged Translation of the epic poem. 41) Blue God: Life of Krishna by Remesh Menon (ISBN: 0593154123) The story of Krishna and the role he played in the Battle of Kurukshatra. This is the battle upon which the Bhagavad Gita is based. 42) The Upanishads by Eknath Easwaran (ISBN: 0915132397) English translation of the mystical truths contained in Indian spirituality. The Upanishads are Hindu scripture. 43) Upanishads (Oxford World Classics) (ISBN: 0192835769) Part of the scripture central to Hinuism. 44) The Rig Veda (ISBN: 0140449892) Contains 1000 plus Sanskrit hymns. The earliest of the four Hindu scriptures. 45) The Mahabharata (2 Volumes by Ramesh Menon (ISBN: 8129104237) The Indian epic tale of life - its intrigues, joys, sorrows and elusive truth. 46) How to Know God: The Yoga Aphorisms of Patanjali by Swami Prabhavananda (ISBN: 0874810418) A major work on the practice of yoga and meditation. Learn how you can control your mind and achieve inner freedom and peace through methods taught for over 2,000 years. 47) The Hindu Mind: Fundamentals of Hindu Religion and Philosophy for All Ages by Bansi Pandit (ISBN: 0963479822) An excellent introduction to the historical, philosophical, ritualistic, social, and ethical dimensions of Hinduism. 48) Krishna Consciousness in the West by David Bromley and Larry Shinn (ISBN:083875144X) Bucknell University Press, 1989. 49) A New Religious America, “American Hindus: The Ganges and the Mississippi” ISBN: 0060621591, Harper San Francisco, (2002) Groundbreaking book which looks at lesser known religions emerging within the American Landscape 50) Gurus in America by Thomas Forsthoefel, (ISBN:0791465748), Albany: State University of New YorkPress, (2005). Introduction to the guru phenomenon in the United States, paying particular attention to 9 important Hindu gurus. The book discusses each of the guru’s teachings. 51) Hare Krishna in America by E.B. Rochford, (ISBN: 0813511143), Rutgers University Press: New Brunswick, (1985). Story of Hare Krishna in America. 52) You Are That (Volume 1 and 2) by Gangagi, Gangaji Foundation, ISBN: 096321943X) A comprehensive offering of Gangaji’s teachings. Topics include the nature of mind and thoughts, meditation, relationships and facing the fear of death. 53) The Bhagavad Gita for Daily Living, by Eknath Easwaran, Publisher: Nilgiri Press (1975) ISNB: 0-915132-17-6; 0-915132-18-4; and 0-915132-19-2 India’s timeless and practical scripture is presented as a manual for everyday use. 54) Srimad Bhagavatan, by Kanala Subramarian, Publisher: Ghagatiya Vidya Ghavan (1997) ISBN: (No ISBN:) This is a valuable tale of a king who overcomes defeat by faith, service, and devotion. 55) Progressive States of Meditation, by Kerpa Tseltrim , published by Zhyisil Chokyi Ghatsal Publications (2001) (ISBN: 1-877294-01-2) Describes the Stages of meditation practice. 56) Self-Realization, by Swami Vimull Tararda, Published by Aduaita Ashrana (2000) (ISBN: 81-7505- 107-8). This is one of the most important works of Shar Kasacharya on Advaita philosophy. The theme of the book is Universal. 57) I Am That, by Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, Published by The Acorn Press (1973) (ISBN:0-89386-022- 0). This book preserves his dialogues with the followers who came from around the world seeking guidance in destroying false identities. 58) Self-Knowledge, by Swami Nikhilanarda, Published by Vedarta Press (1946) (ISBN: 0-911206-116). The author shows us how to get in touch with our true, divine self. 59) At A Journal Workshop, by Ira Progoff, Publisher Putnam (1972) (ISBN: 0-87477-638). The author combines one of the oldest methods of self-exploration and expression with a structured format that enables you to know the inner core of your life.