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1) Vedic Hymns
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The Vedic Hymns are among the most interesting portions of Hindoo literature. In form and spirit, they resemble both the poems of the Hebrew psalter and the lyrics of Pindar. They deal with the most elemental religious conceptions and are full of the imagery of nature. It would be absurd to deny to very many of them the possession of the truest poetic inspiration. The scenery of the Himalayas, ice and snow, storm and tempest, lend their majesty to...
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Kaushitaki Brahmana Upanishad is an ancient Sanskrit text contained inside the Rigveda. It is associated with the Kaushitaki shakha. The chronology of Kaushitaki Upanishad, like other Upanishads, is unclear. It is based on an analysis of archaism, style and repetitions across texts, driven by assumptions about likely evolution of ideas, and on presumptions about which philosophy might have influenced, which other Indian philosophies.
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The Laws of Manu is believed to be the first ancient legal text and constitution of Hinduism. In ancient India, often the sages used to put down their ideas on how the society should run on the Manuscripts. It is believed that the original form of Manusmriti was changed as many things written in the Manuscript contradict each other.
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Zend-Avesta is the religious book of the Persians, who professed the creed of Zarathustra, known in classic and modern times as Zoroaster. Zoroaster is to be classed with such great religious leaders as Buddha and Mohammed. He was the predecessor of Mohammed and the worship and belief, which he instituted were trampled out in Persia by the forces of Islam in the seventh century of our era. The Persian Zoroastrians fled to India, where they are still...
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Book XII of D. N. McHardy's "Live Successfully!" series deals planning your life, including chapters on such topics as the importance of planning, how to plan, and when to plan for. This book will appeal to those looking for a little structure and direction in their lives, and it would make for a charming addition to any collection. Contents include: "Make Your Own Life Formula", "How Long to Success and Happiness?", "Difficulties are Good for You!",...
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