Books by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Dancing with Siva, Hinduism's Contemporary Catechism
Book One of The Master Course Trilogy. A richly illustrated sourcebook of Indian spirituality in question-and-answer form, exploring how to know the Divine, honor all creation and see God everywhere, in everyone
Living with Siva, Hinduism's Contemporary Culture
Book Two of The Master Course Trilogy. 365 daily lessons based on ancient Vedic laws, disclosing how to approach family, money, relationships, technology, food, worship, yoga and karma to live a truly spiritual life
Merging with Siva, Hinduism's Contemporary Metaphysics
Book Three of The Master Course Trilogy. 365 enlightenment lessons from a mystical master, revealing the depths of raja yoga, the clear white light, the states of mind and the ultimate spiritual destiny of every seeker
Yoga's Forgotten Foundation | PDF
Twenty Timeless Keys to Your Divine Destiny. Ancient secrets from the yoga tradition for building good character and self-discipline, the seldom-taught but essential first steps for knowing God within
Lemurian Scrolls, Angelic Prophecies Revealing Human Origins
An illustrated, clairvoyant revelation of man's untold journey to Earth from the Pleiades millions of years ago, and the struggles faced through the eras as souls matured into their ultimate destiny and Divinity.
Loving Ganesha, Hinduism's Endearing Elephant-Faced God
An illustrated resource on Dharma's Benevolent Deity, Remover of Obstacles, Patron of Art and Science, honored as first among the celestials
Gurudeva's Toolbox For a Spiritual Life | PDF
Empower yourself with tools given by a modern rishi to cope with the great adventure that is your life
How to Become a Hindu, A Guide for Seekers and Born Hindus
A history-making manual, interreligious study and names list, with stories by Westerners who entered Hinduism and Hindus who deepened their faith
Nandinatha Sutras eBook
An eBook presenting the 365 Nandinatha Sutras of Living with Siva which guide the lay congregation and monastic order of Saiva Siddhanta Church. Each sutra proclaims an ancient wisdom and protocol which, when followed, brings that same simplicity, community support, peace, harmony and refinement of enduring relationships into daily life.
Saivite Virtue
Forty-nine lessons on the power of celibacy for youth. Brahmacharya is the traditional virtue of celibacy, remaining chaste until marriage, for a specified period of time, or for life. It also includes restraining the base instincts of anger, jealousy, greed, selfishness, etc.
Saiva Dharma Shastras, the Book of Discipline of Saiva Siddhanta Church
Saiva Siddhanta Church's Book of Discipline, detailing policies, membership rules and mission guidelines.
Holy Orders of Sannyas
These are the vows taken by the swamis of the Nandinatha Sampradaya's Saiva Siddhanta Yoga Order. In them you will find the traditional qualifications, ideals, sadhanas and practices of a Hindu sannyasin.
Books in Other Languages
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Other Books by Himalayan Academy
What Is Hinduism?
Modern Adventures into a Profound Global Faith. A rare, inside look at the world's most venerable and vibrant religion, revealed in forty-six illustrated journeys into an intriguing realm of temples, Deities, yoga, philosophy, gurus, tolerance and family life. From the editors of Hinduism Today magazine.
Books By or About Paramaguru Siva Yogaswami
Testament of Truth
A study of the life and teachings of Yogaswami with selections from his poems and writings entitled Natchintanai, "Good thoughts," translated into English from the original Tamil with a philosophical commentary based on Hindu scriptures.
Words of Our Master
By Paramaguru Siva Yogaswami. These are but a few words that fell from Yogaswami's lips. They were picked up and have been preserved by four of his most loyal and devoted disciples.
Ancient Scriptures and Hymns
Vedic Experience
The Vedas are Hinduism's primary and most authoritative revealed scriptures, dating back as far as 6,000 bce, known as shruti, that which is "heard." The Vedas, literally "wisdom," are the sagely revelations of ancient rishis, over 100,000 verses, as well as additional prose, imparting a range of knowledge from earthy devotion to high philosophy. This book is a modern revelation of the most ancient scripture in the world, translation and commentary by Raimon Panikkar.
Saiva Agamas
The Agamas are an enormous collection of Sanskrit scriptures which, along with the Vedas, are revered as shruti, revealed scripture. They are the primary source and authority for ritual, yoga and temple construction.
Saiva Priest Manuals and Reference Works
This is collection of works used for training priests in Padasalas of Tamil Nadu. Tamil, Sanskrit and English works.
Tirumantiram
The Tirumantiram, literally "Holy incantation," is the Nandinatha Sampradaya's oldest Tamil scripture, written ca 200 bce by Rishi Tirumular. It is the earliest of the Tirumurai, and a vast storehouse of esoteric yogic and tantric knowledge. It contains the mystical essence of raja yoga and siddha yoga, and the fundamental doctrines of the 28 Saiva Siddhanta Agamas.
Weaver's Wisdom, Ancient Precepts for a Perfect Life
A South Indian sage, Tiruvalluvar, tells us of friends and foes, family, God, business, law, spies, love, hate, and all that's human in his classic masterpiece, the Tirukural. Also available in a full color print edition which includes original Tamil, the above American English translation and a modern Tamil translation.
The Songs of Saint Tayumanavar
The powerful devotional hymns of Saint Tayumanavar, 1,447 verses composed 300 years ago, are still alive in the hearts of millions. It is hard to find a clearer vision of Lord Siva, at once devotional and nondual.
