Subject:[world-vedic] FREE "Ebooks" for Helping Spread Vedic Culture
Date:12.7.2004 21:16
From:Srinandan@aol.com
To:vediculture@yahoogroups.com
           
FREE "E-BOOKLETS" For Spreading Vedic Philosophy
By Sri Nandanandana dasa (Stephen Knapp) 

     In hopes of more easily spreading a broader and deeper understanding
of Vedic philosophy and Hinduism in general, I have
written these free "e-booklets" that one can read or download and email to
others whom you think may be benefitted by such knowledge and
information. Whether they be friends, journalists, or people who need to have
a few misconceptions corrected, these are for helping in this way. You
can find them all on the front page of my website at: 
http://www.stephen-knapp.com/.
      These free e-booklets are meant not only for reading online, but
you can also download and read them on your own computer, or email them
to others, as is the case with most of the articles on my site. This way we can
spread free spiritual knowledge throughout the internet, especially to those
who may need a better understanding of Vedic culture. All of these are now
available as Microsoft Word or Adobe .pdf files and can be emailed to you
upon your request so you can format them to your own preferences to be
printed and distributed as you wish. 
     (1) "Why Be a Hindu: The Advantages of the Vedic Path", a free and
simple "e-book" for easy reading on the web or distribution through email for
providing and promoting a better understanding of the Vedic process. This
points out 28 simple yet thought-provoking distinctions that are worth
considering, and from which anyone can benefit. (23 pages)
     NEW (2) "Vedic Culture / Hinduism: A Short Introduction," this
shows that Vedic philosophy is not as complex as some people think. It
briefly explains the major points of Vedic philosophy and Hinduism, its real 
name is sanatana-dharma, how it started, what are the basic beliefs and goals 
that we are all looking for, what are the Vedic texts, the main spiritual 
concepts and processes, and some of the traits and characteristics of the 
practice and meanings of them. (29 pages)
     NEW (3) "Thirty-one Days to Salvation on the Vedic Path." This
"e-booklet" takes 108 essential verses from the Bhagavad-gita and clearly
shows how easy and simple this path can be. By taking one lesson a day and
adding the recommended principles and characteristics to your life, by the end
of 31 days you will have most everything you need to reach salvation, or 
moksha. This booklet is meant for free distribution for the advancement of
Sanatana-dharma, the eternal and universal spiritual path meant for everyone.
(28 pages)
     NEW (4) "A Complete Review of the Vedic Literature," is an "e-book"
that gives a thorough analysis of the Vedic texts and the wide variety of
knowledge within them. This covers the four Vedas, the Upanishads, the
Itihasas, and up to the Puranas and many other Vedic texts in between that are
not often discussed. This shows how they were developed, how they all fit
together, and the various spiritual paths contained in the Vedic knowledge
and how they lead toward the one path most recommended for this age of
Kali-yuga. (40 pages)
     NEW (5) "Sri Krishna" is a 28 page "ebooklet" that explains the nature
of Lord Krishna, who He is, some of His activities, His beauty, and some of
the nature of the spiritual world, which is our real home. This article is
extensively referenced and is essential for any readers new to this topic of 
Vedic spiritual science. Several rare paintings of Krishna are also included.
     NEW (6) "Shiva and Durga: Their Real Identity." This 28 page
"e-booklet" explains who Shiva and Durga are, the meaning of their symbols,
how Krishna devotess are dear to Shiva and Shiva is dear to them, Lord
Shiva's position and purpose, what is Shaivism, the Shivaratri festival, the
Shaktas and Tantrism, the Tantras, how Shiva and Durga are considered the
Mother and Father of the universe, how Lord Shiva appeared in the world,
how he assists in the universal destruction, the Shiva-lingam, and Lord
Shiva's ultimate spiritual advice for devotion to Lord Krishna.
     NEW (7) "Manifestation of Souls and Where They Go." This 21-page
"e-booklet" provides the details of how the individual souls are manifested
from God, how they evolve through the material existence, and how they can
be liberated from it by reaching the ultimate destination through bhakti. This 
shows how we are all the same and all related because we all have the same 
beginning. 
     (8) "Meditation: A Short Course to Higher Consciousness." This
40-page "e-book" provides an essential description of the process of
meditation, from its basic purpose to the preparations and techniques, asanas, 
pranayama exercises, the use of mantras, the meaning of OM and the Mahamantra, 
and the means for enlightenment and ultimate liberation. It also gives 
information about which processes are most recommended, and gives the average 
person a quick understanding on how to begin and what to expect, and how to get 
the most out of it.
     (9) "The Gentle Art of Dharma Self Defense."  Another "e-book" that
helps show the distinctive value of the Vedic philosophy and correct the
misunderstandings that some people, especially Christians, may have of the
Vedic spiritual path. It provides the knowledge and examples you can use to
give proper answers. Another book meant for free distribution. (34 pages)