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Questions tagged [book-recommendation]

For questions on book suggestions for various topics in Hinduism.

For questions on book suggestions for various topics in Hinduism ranging from mythology to the Vedas. If you are looking for books relating to a particular topic please include the necessary tag for it too.

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books containing leelas of mother saraswati

Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva are probably most famous in Hindu stories, but I'd like to also know if there are any books like the upanishads that describe the leelas of mother Saraswati?
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Book on vainayiki vidya?

Reference material or book on Vainayiki vidya - enforcing discipline. or Is there any book where I can study 64 Arts / 14 Vidyas.
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Book recommendation for Ashtavakra Gita with original shlokas

I want to read the Ashtavakra Gita. I find difficulty in finding the right translations and explanations. Can someone name some widely used translated forms of this book which contain the original shlokas.
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Book of Illustration of Hindu Gods

Any Book or website with best illustration of Hindu Gods.. preferably illustrations based on Dhyan Shloka.. While searching for Book I came across these images.. they seems to be image of pages from an old book. Anyone know this Book.. Image…
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What would be good books to read to learn the basics?

I know practically nothing about Hinduism, which is a problem, considering that more than a billion people believe in it. This strongly suggests there's something going for it. As a curious agnostic, what English-language books would people…
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What are some good books to learn more about Neem Karoli Baba?

I am really interested to know more about saint Neem Karoli Baba - the great Hanuman Bhakta. I am looking for a book to understand more about His teachings. Personally I am looking for a book which gives daily life and teachings of Him. Sort of like…
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Sources to read about human body described in hinduism

I want to read about human body described in hindu scriptures. If there is any please provide links or references or books?
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Best book with all Shlokas, Stotras?

Best book/website(etc) with all Shlokas, Stotras and other songs..etc.. with their meaning in Sanskrit, Hindi, Kannada Or English..compilation of prayers of various Gods.
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Which first book should i start with in Hinduism?

I am a new reader to this. I want to start with a book. Which book should i start with ?
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Encyclopedia Hinduism Archived

Encyclopedia Hinduism Archived
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