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Brilliant as the Sun
- A Retelling of Srimad Bhagavatam: Canto Seven: The Science of God
- Narrated by: Krishna Dharma
- Length: 6 hrs and 21 mins
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In this canto, we first meet Prahlad, a prince in the race of Asuras, fierce enemies of the gods. An exalted saint, he excites the ire of his demonic father Hiranyakshipu by his devotion to Krishna. The demon tries in every way possible to kill his son until at last, he is confronted by Krishna’s half-man, half-lion incarnation, Nrshinghadeva. After this is a conversation between the celestial sage Narada and King Yudhisthira, in which Narada describes in detail the ancient Vedic system of organizing society known as varnashrama dharma.
A dramatic retelling that vividly brings the text to life and helps the listener go deeply into the transcendental mystery of the great Sanskrit classic, Srimad Bhagavatam.
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Introducing an Asian mythology trilogy from the creator of the Captivating History series. This book includes three captivating books.
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Worst narrators ever!
- By lynette on 03-25-19
By: Matt Clayton
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Mythology: Mega Collection
- Classic Stories from the Greek, Celtic, Norse, Japanese, Hindu, Chinese, Mesopotamian and Egyptian Mythology
- By: Scott Lewis
- Narrated by: Madison Niederhauser, Oliver Hunt
- Length: 31 hrs and 37 mins
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Do you know how many wives Zeus had? Or how the famous Trojan War was caused by one beautiful lady? Or how Thor got his hammer? Give your imagination a real treat. This Mega Mythology Collection of eight audiobooks is for you....
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An interesting set of introductions.
- By Kevin Potter on 05-30-19
By: Scott Lewis
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Hindu Mythology
- A Captivating Guide to Hindu Myths, Hindu Gods, and Hindu Goddesses
- By: Matt Clayton
- Narrated by: Randy Whitlow
- Length: 2 hrs and 4 mins
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The stories in Hindu myth stem from traditions within Hinduism, drawing on stories from ancient texts, like the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Keep in mind that because different versions of Hinduism inspire different people, many different versions of the stories float through the jungle and over the stones of temples and traditions. The stories in this volume are my version, though I’ve stuck as closely to the original myths and legends as imagination allows.
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Horrible pronunciations
- By DarkSappho on 11-25-20
By: Matt Clayton
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Experiencing Spirituality
- Finding Meaning through Storytelling
- By: Ernest Kurtz, Katherine Ketcham
- Narrated by: Sean Pratt, Shannon Parks
- Length: 8 hrs and 22 mins
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In Experiencing Spirituality, Ernest Kurtz and Katherine Ketcham take listeners on a journey through storytelling as a means of self-discovery. Recounting and interpreting great wisdom stories from all ages and all cultures, as well as telling many of their own, the authors shed light on such experiences as awe, wonder, humor, confusion, and forgiveness. In story after story, seekers look to those whose lives reveal a special quality - sometimes called spirituality - and ask the masters what they must do to attain that same quality.
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Another winner!
- By Strawberrygirl2 on 01-11-15
By: Ernest Kurtz, and others
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The Ramayana
- A New Retelling of Valmiki's Ancient Epic - Complete and Comprehensive
- By: Linda Egenes, Kumuda Reddy MD
- Narrated by: Deepti Gupta
- Length: 16 hrs
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Here is one of the world's most hallowed works of sacred literature, the grand, sweeping epic of the divine bowman and warrior Rama and his struggles with evil, power, duplicity, and avarice. The Ramayana is one of the foundations of world literature and one of humanity's most ancient and treasured ethical and spiritual works. Includes an introduction by scholar Michael Sternfeld.
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The intricacies of Ramayana lost
- By Sampath Shrivatsa on 11-02-18
By: Linda Egenes, and others
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Enlightened Vagabond
- The Life and Teachings of Patrul Rinpoche
- By: Matthieu Ricard - editor and translator, Constance Wilkinson - editor
- Narrated by: Roger Clark
- Length: 7 hrs and 20 mins
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Colorful stories about and profound teachings of Patrul Rinpoche, one of the most impactful teachers and thinkers in the Tibetan tradition from the 19th century.
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Understanding the linage
- By H. Isbell on 09-08-17
By: Matthieu Ricard - editor and translator, and others
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Asian Journals
- India and Japan (The Collected Works of Joseph Campbell)
- By: Joseph Campbell
- Narrated by: Fred Stella
- Length: 26 hrs and 56 mins
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At the beginning of his career, Joseph Campbell developed a lasting fascination with the cultures of the Far East, and explorations of Buddhist and Hindu philosophy later became recurring motifs in his vast body of work. However, Campbell had to wait until middle age to visit the lands that inspired him so deeply. In 1954, he took a sabbatical from his teaching position and embarked on a year-long voyage through India, Thailand, Cambodia, Burma, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and finally Japan.
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What a journey!
- By Anonymous User on 08-11-18
By: Joseph Campbell
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The Novice Unabridged
- A Story of True Love
- By: Thích Nhất Hạnh
- Narrated by: Dan Woren
- Length: 2 hrs and 38 mins
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Born to an aristocratic family in rural Vietnam, Kinh Tam’s uncommon beauty and intelligence were obvious to all she encountered. From an early age she was drawn to the teachings of Buddha and the rewards of a monastic life, but to please her family she agreed to walk the traditional path of marriage. Throughout her marriage, Kinh Tam’s mind was devoted to her husband but her heart never waivered from her true calling.
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Lost in translation?
- By Jan on 07-02-12
By: Thích Nhất Hạnh
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The Path of Love
- Understanding That Nothing Is Perfect in Life
- By: Osho
- Narrated by: Osho
- Length: 14 hrs and 40 mins
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Here, Osho introduces listeners to this extraordinary mystic and his songs, bringing both to light in such a way as to show how they are both timeless and utterly relevant to our time. The path of love, as described by Osho and though the songs of Kabir, is a journey that seeks out and celebrates the divine that is hidden in the ordinary, the love that becomes not just a feeling one has but ultimately a state of being that one is.
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there are so many pauses to the audio
- By Hector D. Garcia on 06-10-16
By: Osho
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From Death to Birth
- Understanding Karma and Reincarnation
- By: Pandit Rajmani Tigunait Ph.D.
- Narrated by: D. C. Rao Ph.D.
- Length: 7 hrs and 13 mins
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What happens when we die? How does our present life shape our future? What part of us survives death? From Death to Birth takes us on a vivid tour of the soul's journey from one lifetime to another, revealing little known or understood aspects of spiritual life along the way. Through a series of lively stories drawn from the ancient scriptures and his own experience, Pandit Rajmani Tigunait reveals the truth about karma, how we create it, why it becomes our destiny, and how we can use it to shape the future of our dreams.
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Karma Clarified
- By Persephone on 02-25-23
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The God Conspiracy
- The Path from Superstition to Super Consciousness
- By: OSHO
- Narrated by: OSHO
- Length: 21 hrs and 10 mins
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Not believing, but only experiencing, says Osho in this inspiring series of talks, is a way of finding truth and meaning. While Nietzsche's declaration that "God is dead, therefore man is free" was an incredible step in understanding, he argues, it is in itself a negative solution and does not bring freedom. Simply removing God is not enough. Osho is no atheist by far and not in favor of any "anti-believe" system either. "It is meditation that fulfills your inner being and takes away the vacuum that used to be filled by a great lie, God."
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MY FAVORITE!
- By Mark M. on 10-19-19
By: OSHO
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Hagakure
- The Book of the Samurai
- By: Yamamoto Tsunetomo, William Scott Wilson - translator
- Narrated by: Brian Nishii
- Length: 5 hrs and 4 mins
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Living and dying with bravery and honor is at the heart of Hagakure, a series of texts written by an 18th-century samurai, Yamamoto Tsunetomo. It is a window into the samurai mind, illuminating the concept of bushido (the Way of the Warrior), which dictated how samurai were expected to behave, conduct themselves, live, and die.
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Great Way to Experience the Book Again
- By WildKarrde on 07-10-17
By: Yamamoto Tsunetomo, and others
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- Amazon Customer
- 09-22-22
invigorating
ancient wisdom for every age. amazing story, read very fetchingly. both very instructive and interesting
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- Nityananda Chandra Das
- 06-05-24
Prahlad devotion & Nrsimhadeva care
This was a wonderful rendition of the entire 7th canto of Śrīmad Bhāgavatam. I also appreciate the extra materials from the Purāṇas that were added. For example in the story of Tripurari additional details are brought in from other Purāṇas.
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- ElizOF
- 09-13-23
Canto 7: Brilliant as the rest.
Prahlad is an Asura prince (a demonic race of terrible fighters who hate the gods).
At birth, Sage Narada blessed him with a saintly spirit, and Prahlad grows up wise, good, and a devotee of Vishnu and Krishna.
His wicked demon father, Hiranyakshipu, tries in so many ways to kill Prahlad but to no avail. Eventually, Hiranyakshipu crosses a line and is destroyed by Krishna’s half-man, half-lion incarnation, Nrshinghadeva.
As the story unfolds, Sage Narada and King Yudhisthira have a fascinating discourse in which Sage Narada describes the Vedic system that governs the order of social structures known as varnashrama dharma.
I would recommend rereading Chapter 10, which offers a very powerful message about how good action, prayer, and surrender can protect a family for generations.
Insightful series of 9 cantos.
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