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Viveka-Cudamani of Sri Sankaracarya (Madhavananda) – $4

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Essentials of Advaita philosophy presented to the qualified, yearning seeker by the revered Shankara himself. 1995, 232 pgs.



Vedanta-sara of Sadananda (Nikhilananda) – $6

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The essence of Vedanta, describing the three bodies, practices, obstacles, jiva, samadhi, Turiya, and the Jivanmukta. 1990, 133 pgs.



Vedanta & Advaita Saivagama (Singh) – $1

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A comparison of Advaita Vedanta and Kashmir Saivism, two prominent non-dual schools of Indian philosophy. 1985, 41 pgs.



The Upanishads, An Introduction (Harshananda) – $4.50

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A summary of the teachings of the Upanishads with a review of 16 principal Upanisads. 1997, 50 pgs



Ten Upanisads (Sivananda) – $14

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Contains ten beautiful and profound Advaitic Upanishads: Yoga-sara, Vedanta-sara, Siva-jnanamrita, Advaitamrita, Svarupabodha, Brahmarahasya, Brahmanubhava, Vicharabindu, Jyotirbindu, and Anandabindu. With commentary. 1937, 263 pgs.



Tattva Bodha of Shankaracharya (Chaitanya) – $7.50

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Adi Sankaracarya’s introductory text outlining the fundamentals of Vedantic concepts and terminology. It describes the elements and their relation to the senses and mind, which is important in understanding healthy Kundalini process in the chakras. 1990, 78 pgs.



The Principal Upanishads (Sivananda) – $18

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Minor Upanishads (Madhavananda) – $4.50

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Contains the Paramahamsa, Atma, Amritabindu, Tejabindu, Sarva, Brahma, Aruneyi, and Kaivalya Upanisads. Introduction on the Upanisads by the author. 2002, 82 pgs.



Mandukya Upanishad (Nikhilananda) – $5.50

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Classic Advaitin (non-dual) scripture with Gaudapada’s Karika and Shankara’s commentary and introductory remarks. 2006, 320 pgs.



Laghu Vakya Vrtti (Shraddhananda) – $5.50

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Shankaracharya’s Advaitic treatise clarifying the application of one of the great Vedic Mahavakyas, “Aham Brahmasmi,” stating the unity of the individual self and the supreme Self, “I am Pure Consciousness.” Excellent for post Makara understanding of the deep sleep state. 1993, 40 pgs.



Eight Upanisads (Gambhirananda) (Vol I & II) – $14

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Volume I contains the Isa, Kena, Katha, and Taittiriya Upanisads. Volume II contains the Aitareya, Mundaka, Mandukya, and Prasna Upanisads. Both include the commentary of Sankara. 1958, approx. 500 pgs.



Aparokshanubhuti, Self Realization (Vimuktananda) – $4

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Shankara’s classic Advaita text on the identity of the individual self as the universal Self, which is revealed through inquiry, vichara. 2005, 43 pgs.


Amanaska Yoga (Awasthi) – $7.50

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A yogic text on no mind meditation. 1987, 95 pgs.



“AUM” The Essence Of the Vedas (Vivekananda Kendra) – $2

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A short explanation of the sacred syllable OM from various scriptural sources compiled by students of Swami Vivekananda. 1993, 43 pgs.



Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda, Vol I – IX. Swami Vivekananda – $6

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The entire body of writings and lectures by the learned, holy, and beloved monk who first brought the Vedic teachings to America by representing Hinduism at the 1893 Parliament of World Religions in Chicago. A dynamic Advaitin, his language is clear, beautiful, and inspiring. 2003, approx. 500 pgs.


Essence of Principal Upanishads. Swami Sivananda – $8

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Contains the Isa, Keno, Katha, Prasna, Mundaka, Mandukya, Taittiriya, Aitareya, Chhandogya, Brihadaranyaka, and Svetasvatara Upanishads. 1997, 164 pgs.


Thirty Minor Upanishads. Swami Narayana Aiyar – $12

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Contains 14 Vedanta Upanishads, 2 physiological, 3 mantra, 2 sannyasa, and 9 Yoga Upanishads, all concerned with interior development of the head, heart, and naval. 2000, 322 pgs.



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