LIST OF BOOKS OWNED/DESIRED BY
THE BHARATIYA TEMPLE OF LANSING
January 22, 2007
* denotes books owned by the Temple.
# denotes books on long-term loan to the Temple.
C denotes children's books.
Unmarked items are books that the Temple wishes to procure.
IA: HINDU SCRIPTURE AND SACRED LITERATURE .. 2
IB: WORKS BY AND ABOUT SANKARACHARYA 11
IC: OTHER COMMENTARIES............................................................ 14
II: HINDUISM............................................................................. . 18
III: EPICS, MYTHS AND LEGENDS.................................................. .. 23
IVA: DEVOTIONAL LITERATURE; PRAYER AND RITUAL BOOKS......... 27
IVB: GODS AND TEMPLES; PLACES AND PILGRIMAGE...................... . 34
VA: SPIRITUAL WRITINGS AND SAYINGS OF GREAT INDIANS........... . 39
VB: SPIRITUAL BIOGRAPHIES....................................................... 44
VIA: MEDITATION AND SPIRITUAL LIVING...................................... .. 53
VIB: YOGA AND HEALTH CARE...................................................... 63
VII: JAINISM AND OTHER RELIGIONS..... ....................................... . 67
VIII: INDIAN PHILOSOPHY............................................................ 73
IX: INDIA: THE LAND & THE PEOPLE; HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY......... 77
X: CULTURAL HERITAGE OF INDIA............................................ .. 84
XI: LITERATURE.......................................................................... . 87
XII: MOTIVATIONAL BOOKS & SOCIAL ISSUES................................. 92
XIII: CHILDREN'S BOOKS.............................................................. . 95
XIV: BOOKS IN INDIAN LANGUAGES.............................................. . 109
XV: MISCELLANEOUS................................................................... 120
XVI: TAPES.................................................................................. 123
IA: HINDU SCRIPTURE AND SACRED LITERATURE
1. The Vedas, Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswati of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1988). Rs. 90.
*2. The Vedic Experience, Mantramanjari: An Anthology of the Vedas for Modern Man and Contemporary Celebration, edited by Raimundo Panikkar (Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1977, 1994), 937 pp.
*3. Rgveda Samhita (12 books, corresponding to 13 volumes, with Devanagari and English translation), Svami Satya Prakash Sarasvati and Satyakam Vidyalankar (Veda Pratishthana, New Delhi, 1977), 4938 pp. Vols. V & VI are in one book.
*4. RigVeda Samhita, edited by R.L. Kashyap and S. Sadagopan (Sri Aurobindo Kapali Sastry Institute of Vedic Culture, Bangalore, 1998), 976 pp. Purchased in 9/2001.
*5. Hymns of the Rg Veda, translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith, 2 volumes (Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers, New Delhi, 1987). First published in 1889. Vol. 1: 749 pp; Vol. 2: 719 pp.
*6. The Rig Veda: An Anthology (108 hymns), Wendy D. O'Flaherty (Penguin Books, 1981, 1994), 343 pp.
*7. Yajurveda Samhita, Svami Satya Prakash Sarasvati and Udaya Vir Viraj (Veda Pratishthana, New Delhi, 1996), 1563 pp; in 3 volumes. Received in 1997/98.
*8. The Yajurveda, Devi Chand, Sanskrit text with English translation but no transliteration (Munshiram Manoharlal, Delhi, 1964, 1994), 452 pp.
*9. Yajurveda ka Subodha Bhashya, Sripada Damodara Satavalekar, Sanskrit text with Hindi translation (Svadhyaya Mandals, Paaradi, Jilla Balasad, 1999), 675 pp; in 2 volumes (Part 1: 350 pp; part II: 325 pp). Donated in January 2003 by Satish Karandikar.
*10. Taittiriya Samhita, edited by T.N. Dharmadhikari (Vaidika Samsodhana Mandala, Pune 9), Sanskrit text of the Krishna Yajurveda, with Sanskrit commentaries of Bhatta Bhaskara Misra and Sayana, in 5 volumes as follows; donated in January 2003 by Satish Karandikar.
Vol. 1, part 1 (Kanda 1, Prapathakas 1-4): eds. N.S. Sontakke & T.N.D., (1970), 667 pp;
Vol. 1, part 2 (Kanda 1, Prapathakas 5-8): eds. N.S. Sontakke & T.N.D., (1972), 482 pp;
Vol. 2, part 1 (Kanda 2): ed. T.N.D., (1981), 603 pp;
Vol. 2, part 2 (Kanda 3): ed. T.N.D., (1985), 448 pp;
Vol. 3, part 1 (Kanda 4): ed. T.N.D., (1990), 655 pp.
The remaining portions of the Taittiriya Samhita [Kandas 5, 6, 7 (prapathakas 1-5)] have not been published by Vaidika Samsodhana Mandala. But are available from the next 2 sources.
11. Taittiriya Samhita, 8 volumes (Anandashrama edition) -- commentary of Sayana only.
12. Taittiriya Samhita of Black Yajur Veda, A. Mahadeva Sastri and K. Rangacarya, 10 volumes (Motilal Banarsidass, New Delhi), Rs. 2900 for set.
13. Taittiriya Brahmana, R. Shama Sastri and Srinivasacharya, 4 volumes, with commentary of Bhatta Bhaskara Misra (Motilal Banarsidass, New Delhi), Rs. 800 for set.
14. Taittiriya Aranyaka, A. Mahadeva Sastri and K. Rangacarya, 3 vols in 1, with commentary of Bhatta Bhaskara Misra (Motilal Banarsidass, New Delhi), Rs. 300 (C), Rs. 200 (P).
*15. Samaveda Samhita, Svami Satya Prakash Sarasvati and Satyakam Vidyalankar (Veda Pratishthana, New Delhi, 1992, 1995), 892 pp; in 2 volumes. Received in 1997/98.
*16. Sama Veda, S.V. Ganapati, Sanskrit text with English translation but no transliteration (Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1982, 1992), 430pp.
*17. The Hymns of the Samaveda, Ralph T.H. Griffiths (Munshiram Manoharlal, Delhi, 1895-96, 1986), 310 pp. 2 copies.
*18. Atharvaveda Samhita, Svami Satya Prakash Sarasvati and Udaya Vir Viraj (Veda Pratishthana, New Delhi, 1996), 1993 pp; in 5 volumes. Received in 1997/98.
*19. The Atharvaveda, Devi Chand, Sanskrit text with English translation but no transliteration (Munshiram Manoharlal, Delhi, 1980, 1995), 939 pp.
20. Hymns of the Atharvaveda, translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith (1895-96), 2 volumes. Vol. 1: 521 pp ; vol. 2: 499 pp. MSU Remote Storage has them, BL1115.A6.v1,v2.
*21. The Call of the Vedas, A.C. Bose (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1954, 1999), 314 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/16/99.
*22. Veda Sadhanam, compiled and translated by Shuddhananda Bharati (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 2nd edition: 2001), 166 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*23. Thus Spake The Vedas, compiled by Avinash C. Bose (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 8th impression, 1994), 115 pp.
*24. Wisdom of the Vedas: An Inspirational Reader, Satyakam Vidyalankar (D.A.V. Publications Foundation, New Delhi, 1987, 1989), 112 pp. Purchased in India in December 1998.
*25. Vedas and Us, Harish Chandra (Dayananda Institute of Vedic Studies, Hyderabad, India, 2004, 2006), 32 pp. Purchased during authors temple visit on 11/29/06.
*26. Vaidika Upasana Pradipa, by Balvir Acharya, translated by Baldev Narain (International Vaidika Research Institute, Rohtak, India, 1999), 413 pp. Facing pages in Hindi and English. Donated by Jai Bhagwan and Raj Jaglan in June 1999.
*27. Vaidika Upasana Vidhi, by Balvir Acharya, translated by Baldev Narain (International Vaidika Research Institute, Rohtak, India), 176 pp. Facing pages in Hindi and English. Donated by Jai Bhagwan and Raj Jaglan on 1/1/2005.
*28. Sacred Books of the East, Volume 1: The Upanishads, Pt 1 of 2, F. Max Mόller (Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1879, 1993), 324 pp.
*29. Sacred Books of the East, Volume 15: The Upanishads, Pt 2 of 2, F. Max Mόller (Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1884, 1995), 350 pp.
*30. The Principal Upanishads, S. Radhakrishnan (HarperCollins Publishers India, 1953, 1998), 958 pp. Purchased in India in December 1998.
*31. The Upanishads, translated by Eknath Easwaran (Nilgiri Press, Tomales, California, 1987). 311 pp.
*32. The Upanishads, translated by Juan Mascaro (Penguin Books, 1965, 1994), 143 pp. Two copies, second one donated by Rani Advani in August 2002.
*33. Upanishads, translated by Patrick Olivelle for the World's Classics Series (Oxford University Press, New York, 1996), 446 pp.
34. Sixty Upanishads of the Veda (2 volumes), Paul Deussen, translated from the German by V.M. Bedekar and G.B. Palsule (Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1980), Rs. 550 set. MSU has it: BL1120.A3D413.
*35. The Principal Upanishads, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1942, 4th edition: 1998), 492 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*36. Ten Upanishads, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 3rd edition: 2001), 247 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*37. The Essence of Principal Upanishads, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 4th edition: 1997), 164 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*38. The Supreme Knowledge Revealed Through Vidyas in the Upanishads, Swami Brahmananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1990, 2nd edition: 2000), 535 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*39. The Upanishads, An Anthology, D.S. Sarma (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1961, 1989), 304 pp.
*40. Upanishads, C. Rajagopalachari (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1963, 1996), 67 pp. Donated by Navin and Anuradha Alahari on 10/2/97.
*41. Upanishads - Selections from 108 Upanishads, T.M.P. Mahadevan (Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1975, 2000), 240 pp. Purchased from M-B in May 2002.
*42. Dialogues from the Upanishads, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1936, 2nd edition: 1997), 176 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*43. Upanishad Drama, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1947, 3rd edition: 1985), 224 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*44. The Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1985, 2nd edition: 2002), 574 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*45. The Chandogya Upanishad, Swami Krishnananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1984, 2nd edition: 2004), 312 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*46. Meditation
on OM and Mandukya Upanishad, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society,
Shivanandanagar, 1941, 5th edition: 2003), 103 pp. Donated by Vijay
Babaram in October 2004.
*47. The Mandukya
Upanishad: An Exposition, Swami Krishnananda (Divine Life Society,
Shivanandanagar, 1981, 2nd edition: 1997), 96 pp. Donated by Vijay
Babaram in October 2004.
*48. Mundaka
Upanishad, Swami Krishnananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1951,
3rd edition: 2001), 94 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*49. Aitareyopanishad, Swami Sarvananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 1978), 80 pp. Donated by Shrikumar Poddar in August 1994.
*50. Sri Isopanishad, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, 1969, 1974), 144 pp. 2 copies: one 1969, one 1974.
*51. Eesaavaasyopanishad, H.H. Swamini Saradapriyananda (Chinmayaranyam Publications Trust, Guntur, 1991), 63 pp. Bought in Lansing on 9/3/97.
*52. The Isa and Mundaka Upanishads: Swami Bhaskareshwarananda's Elucidation of Sankaracharya's Commentary on the Upanishad, Swami Vedananda (Ramakrishna Math, Nagpur, 2002), 129 pp. Donated by the author in January 2003.
*53. Mahanarayana Upanishad, translated by Swami Vimalananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 1957, 1997), 360 pp. Bought in Madras by Vasanti in March 2002.
*54. Mandukyopanishad, with a Summary of Gaudapada's Karika, Swami Sarvananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 1976), 46 pp.
*55. Mundakopanishad, Swami Sarvananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 1982), 90 pp. Donated by Shrikumar Poddar in August 1994.
*56. Mundaka Upanishad, with the Commentary of Sankara, translated by Swami Gambhirananda (Advaita Ashrama, 1978), 100 pp.
*57. Svetasvatara Upanishad, Swami Tyagisananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 7th edition, 1979), 133 pp. Donated by Shrikumar Poddar in August 1994.
*58. Svetasvatara Upanishad, Swami Gambhirananda (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 1986), 213 pp. Donated by Rani Advani in September 1999.
*59. Gems from the Upanishads, H.B. Phillips (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 1977, 1988), 42 pp.
*60. Brahma Sutras: According to the Commentary of Sri Sankara, Swami Vireswarananda (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 1936, 1993), 495 pp. Bought in July 1998.
*61. Brahma Sutras: According to Sri Bhashya of Sri Ramanuja, Swami Vireswarananda and Swami Adidevananda (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 1977, 1995), 512 pp. Donated on 3/29/97 by Runa Ghosh.
*62. Brahma Sutras, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1949, 3rd edition: 1999), 671 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*63. An Analysis of the Brahma Sutra, Swami Krishnananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 2000), 111 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*64. Bhagavad Gita, translated by Swami Chidbhavananda (Sri Ramakrishna Tapovanam, Tirupparaitturai, 1965, 1992), 1008 pp. Rs. 60.
*65. The Bhagavad Gita, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 11th edition: 2003), 576 pp. Two copies, donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*66. Bhagavad Gita As It Is, complete edition, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, 1983), 24 color illustrations, 904 pp. Library has four copies, two of them paperbacks. Copy 4 (paperback) has 642 pp.
*67. Bhagavad Gita As It Is, abridged edition, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, 1983), 55 color illustrations, 330 pp. Library has two copies.
*68. Bhagavad Gita, S. Radhakrishnan (Harper Collins, INDUS, New Delhi, 1948, 1996), 388 pp. Bought in Delhi in December 1996.
*69. The Holy Geeta, Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1992), 1186 pp. Second copy (1996) donated by Padmani Karna in April 2001.
*70. The Bhagawad Geeta, in 16 volumes, Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1983, 1991). 2 copies of Chapter II.
*71. The Bhagavad Gita, translated by Swami Nikhilananda (Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Center, New York, 1979), 386 pp. Donated by Rani Advani in 10/00.
*72. Universal Message of the Bhagavad Gita, Swami Ranganathananda (Advaita Ashrama, 2000-2001), in 3 volumes. Vol. 1: 519 pp, Vol. 2: 547 pp; Vol. 3: 408 pp. Obtained from India in December 2005.
*73. Srimad Bhagavadgita: Sadhak Sanjivani,
volume 1 of 2, commentary by Swami Ramsukhdas (Gita Press, Gorakhpur, 4th
edition 2003, #1080), 688 pp. Donation by Madan Kaura & Madhvi Doshi on
1/1/07.
*74. The Bhagavad Gita or the Song Divine,
Sanskrit text and English translation by Jayadayal Goyandka, pocket edition
(Gita Press, Gorakhpur, 4th edition 2003, #1391), 324 pp. Two
copies. Donation by Madan Kaura &
Madhvi Doshi on 1/1/07.
*75. Srimad Bhagavadgita, Sanskrit text, English transliteration and English translation by Jayadayal Goyandka (Gita Press, Gorakhpur, 4th edition 2004, #1411), 246 pp. Donation by Madan Kaura & Madhvi Doshi on 1/1/07.
*76. Sri Ramanuja Gita Bhasya, with text and English translatiion, Swami Adidevananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore, 2nd impression 1993), 620 pp.
*77. Srimad Bhagavad Gita, with the Gloss of Sridhara Swami, translated by Swami Vireswarananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 1987), 536 pp. Bought in Ganges, Michigan 12/14/1997.
*78. The Bhagavad Gita, translated by Eknath Easwaran (Nilgiri Press, Tomales, California, 1985, 1992), 237 pp.
*79. Bhagavad Gita, C. Rajagopalachari (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1963, 1996), 128 pp. Donated by Navin and Anuradha Alahari, 10/2/97.
*80. The Bhagavad Gita, Juan Mascaros (Penguin Books, 1962, 1985), 122 pp. Donated by Jayanta Chaudhuri on 9/6/97
*81. The Bhagavadgita or the Song Divine (Gita Press, Gorakhpur, 1943, 1997), 204 pp. Booklet. Purchased in India in December 1998.
*82. Bhagavadgita for Executives, V. Ramanathan (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1982), 239 pp.
*83. Bhagavad Gita for Busy People (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1st edition: 1996), 32 pp booklet. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*84. The Bhagavad Gita Explained (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 4th edition: 1996), 107 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*85. Essence of Gita in Poems, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1943, 2nd edition: 2000), 64 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*86. Ethics of the Bhagavad Gita, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1957, 2nd edition: 1995), 176 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*87. The Philosophy of the Bhagavadgita, Swami Krishnananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1980, 3rd edition: 2000), 223 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*88. The Gita Vision, Swami Chidananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1992, 2nd edition: 2000), 36 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*89. The Bhagavad-Gita: Krishnas Counsel in Time of War, translated by Barbara Stoler-Miller (Bantam Books, New York, 1986), 169 pp. Bought in May 1998.
*90. Shrimad Bhagwad Gita (Ilim Ludani-Va-Tohid), R.M. Hari (H.M. Damodar, Bombay, 1982), 271 pp. Donated by H.M. Damodar in August 1998. Two copies.
91. The Song Celestial, or, the Bhagavad-Gita, Edwin Arnold (reprinted by Self-Realization Fellowship, Los Angeles, 1977), 162 pp. MSU has it: PK3633.B5A7.1977
*92. The Laws of Manu, translated by Wendy Doniger and Brian K. Smith (Penguin Books, New Delhi, 1991), 362 pp. Donated by Malay Dey in June 2002.
Items 93-111 are reprinted both by Asian Educational Services (New Delhi and Madras) and by Motilal Banarsidass (Delhi, 1973). Compare prices and quality and decide on one of the publishers.
*93. Sacred Books of the East, Volume 2: The Sacred Laws of the Aryas as Taught in the Schools of Apastamba, Gautama, Vasishtha and Baudhayana, Pt 1 of 2, G. Bόhler, (1879, 1992 Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi), 314 pp. Purchased in India in December 1998.
94. Sacred Books of the East, Volume 7: The Institutes of Vishnu, J. Jolly.
95. Sacred Books of the East, Volume 8: The Bhagavad Gita, with the Sanatsu Jattiya and the Anguita, Kasinath T. Telang, 454 pp.
96. Sacred Books of the East, Volume 12: The Satapatha Brahmana, Pt 1 of 5, J. Eggeling.
*97. Sacred Books of the East, Volume 14: The Sacred Laws of the Aryas as Taught in the Schools of Apastamba, Gautama, Vasishtha and Baudhayana, Pt 2 of 2, G. Bόhler, (1882, 1991 Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi), 360 pp. Purchased in India in December 1998.
*98. Sacred Books of the East, Volume 25: The Laws of Manu, with Extracts from Seven Commentaries, G. Bόhler (1886, 1993 Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi), 620 pp.
99. Sacred Books of the East, Volume 26: The Satapatha Brahmana, Pt 2 of 5, J. Eggling.
100. Sacred Books of the East, Volume 29: Grihya Sutras, Pt 1 of 2, H. Oldenberg.
101. Sacred Books of the East, Volume 30: Grihya Sutras, Pt 2 of 2, H. Oldenberg.
102. Sacred Books of the East, Volume 32: Vedic Hymns, Pt 1 of 2, F. Max Mόller and H. Oldenberg. MSU has it: BL1010.S3.v32.
103. Sacred Books of the East, Volume 33: The Minor Law Books: Nardha and Brihaspat, J. Jolly, 420 pp.
104. Sacred Books of the East, Volume 34: The Vedanta Sutras, with the Commentary of Sankaracharya, Pt 1 of 2, G. Thibaut. MSU has it: BL1010.S3.v34.
105. Sacred Books of the East, Volume 38: The Vedanta Sutras, with the Commentary of Sankaracharya, Pt 2 of 2, G. Thibaut. MSU has it: BL1010.S3.v38.
106. Sacred Books of the East, Volume 41: The Satapatha Brahmana, Pt 3 of 5, J. Eggeling.
107. Sacred Books of the East, Volume 42: Hymns of the Atharva-Veda Together with Extract from the Ritual Books and the Commentaries, M. Bloomfield, 792 pp.
108. Sacred Books of the East, Volume 43: The Satapatha Brahmana, Pt 4 of 5, J. Eggeling
109. Sacred Books of the East, Volume 44: The Satapatha Brahmana, Pt 5 of 5, J. Eggeling
110. Sacred Books of the East, Volume 46: Vedic Hymns, Pt 2 of 2, F. Max Mόller and H. Oldenberg. MSU has it: BL1010.S3.v46.
111. Sacred Books of the East, Volume 48: The Vedanta Sutras, with Ramanuja's Commentary Sribhashya, G. Thibaut. MSU has it: BL1010.S3.v48.
*112. Hindu Scriptures, translated by Dominic Goodall (based on the anthology of R.C. Zaehner (Motilal Banarsidass, 1996, 2001), 410 pp. Purchased from M-B in May 2002.
*113. The Indian Heritage: An Anthology of Sanskrit Literature, translated by V. Raghavan (Dr. V. Raghavan Centre for Performing Arts, Chennai, 1956, 1998), 494 pp. Purchased from M-B in May 2002 and replaced in December 2005.
*114. Sri Guru Gita, translated by Swami Narayananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1972, 1991), 96 pp. INCOMPLETE: pages 97-120 missing.
*115. Avadhuta Gita: The Song of the Ever-Free, by Dattatreya Avadhuta, translated by Swami Chetanandana (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 1984, 1994), 136 pp. Donated by Srinivasa Appachar, March 1996.
*116. Uddhava Gita or The Last Message of Sri Krishna, translated by Swami Madhavananda (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 6th impression 1993), 376 pp. Bought in July 1998.
*117. Ashtavakra Gita, commentary by Swami Chinmayananda (Chinmaya Mission Trust, Mumbai, 1972, 1997), 450 pp. Original copy replaced by Ramesh Dedhia in June 2006.
*118. Sarva Gita Sara, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1956, 3rd edition: 1999), 239 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*119. Vasistha's Yoga, Swami Venkatesananda (State University of New York Press, Albany, 1993), 768 pp. Bought from Blue Dove Press in April 1999.
*120. The Essence of Yogavaasishtha, compiled by Jnanananda Bharati, translated by Samvid (Samata Books, Madras, 1982, 1992), 344 pp.
*121. Sri Yoga Vasishtha: The Spiritual Dialogue Between Sri Ramachandra and Sri Vasishtha, R.M. Hari (H.M. Damodar, Bombay, 1992, 1998), 348 pp. Donated by H.M. Damodar in August 1998.
*122. Yoga Vasistha Sara Sangrah (Essence of Yoga Vasistha), condensed by Swami Tejomayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1994), 21 pp.
*123. Ramanuja's Teachings in His Own Words (1017-1137), M. Yamunacharya (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1963, 1988), 168 pp.
*124. Madhva's Teachings in His Own Words (1199-1278), B.N.K. Sharma (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1961, 1997), 221 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/16/99.
*125. The Sakta Upanishads (end of 13th century A.D.), translated by A.G. Krishna Warrier (The Adyar Library and Research Centre, Madras, 1967, 1975), 95 pp.
*126. Panchadasi of Sri Vidyaranya Swami (mid-14th century A.D.), translated by Swami Swahananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 1967, 1987), 616 pp.
*127. Drg-Drsya-Viveka: An Enquiry Into the Nature of the "Seer" and the "Seen" (mid-14th century A.D.), translated by Swami Nikhilananda (Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysore, 6th edition 1976), 61 pp.
*128. Vedantasara (The Essence of Vedanta) of Sadananda Yogindra (mid-15th century A.D.), translated by Swami Nikhilananda (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 1949, 1978), 133 pp.
*129. Kural - The Great Book of Tiruvalluvar, C. Rajagopalachari (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1965, 1996), 187 pp. 2 copies.
*130. Thirukkural of Thiruvalluvar (200 B.C.), original Tamil with English translation by Rev. W.H. Drew and Rev. John Lazarus (Asian Educational Services, New Delhi and Madras, reprint 1989), 267 pp.
*131. Tirumantiram, A Tamil Scriptural Classic by Tirumular (200 B.C.), B. Natarajan (translator) (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore, Madras, 1991, 1994), 465 pp.
*132. Tiruvachakam: The Hindu Testament of Love, Ratna Ma Navaratnam (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1963, 1995), 268 pp. Bought in Madras in 12/1996.
133. Pathway to God Through Tamil Literature; 1: Through the Thiruvachakam (3rd century A.D.), G. Vanmikanathan (Delhi Tamil Sangam, Sector 5, R.K. Puram, Delhi-22, 1971), 524 pp. MSU has it, PL4762.E1V3.v1.
*134. Kandar Anubhuti (God-Experience) of Saint Arunagirinathar, translated by N.V. Karthikeyan (The Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1972, 1990), 319 pp. 2 copies, one purchased in 1997 and the other donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
IB: WORKS BY AND ABOUT SANKARACHARYA (788-820 A.D.)
1. The Upanishads, with Notes and Explanations Based On the Commentary of Sankaracharya, by Swami Nikhilananda, in 4 volumes (11 Upanishads). Volumes 1-3 published by Harper and Brothers (1949), vol. 4 by Bonanza. MSU has set, BL1120.A3N5.
*2. The Brihadaranyaka Upanishad with the Commentary of Sankaracharya, translated by Swami Madhavananda (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 1934, 1993), 670 pp.
*3. Eight Upanishads with the Commentary of Sankaracharya, 2 volumes, translated by Swami Gambhirananda (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta). Vol. 1 (1957/1991): 427 pp; vol. 2 (9th impression: 1992): 512 pp.
*4. Chandogya Upanishad with the Commentary of Sankaracharya, translated by Swami Gambhirananda (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 1983, 1992), 690 pp.
*5. Brahma-Sutra-Bhasya of Sri Sankaracharya, translated by Swami Gambhirananda (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 1965, 1992), 920 pp. Two copies; second one (1983 edition) donated by Rani Advani in September 1999.
*6. Bhagavad Gita with the Commentary of Sankaracharya, translated by Swami Gambhirananda (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 1984, 1991), 826 pp.
*7. Viveka Chudamani of Sri Sankaracharya, with Devanagari and English translation by Swami Madhavananda (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 1921, 1989), 232 pp.
*8. Talks on Sankara's Vivekachoodamani, text with translation and commentary, Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1970, 1993), 623 pp.
*9. The Crest Jewel of Discrimination: Vivekacudamani, text with translation and commentary by John Grimes (Michigan State University, East Lansing, 2000), 59 pp. Purchased 9/00.
*10. Upadesa Sahasri of Sri Sankaracharya (Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 1941, 1993), 315 pp. Donated by Jayanta Chaudhuri on 9/6/97.
*11. Sankara's Teachings in His Own Words, Swami Atmananda (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1958, 1989), 237 pp.
*12. Aparoksanubhuti (Intimate Experience of the Reality) by Sri Adi Sankaracharya, commentary by Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1985, 1991), 124 pp.
*13. Atma Bodha of Bhagavan Sri Sankaracharya, Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1972, 1993), 124 pp.
*14. Self-Knowledge (Atma Bodha) of Sri Sankaracharya, Swami Nikhilananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 1947, 1991), 272 pp. Donated by Srinivasa Appachar, March 1996.
*15. Maneesha Panchakam of Adi Sankaracharya, commentary by Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1983, 1994), 19 pp.
*16. Vakya Vritti of Adi Sankara, text with translation and commentary by Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1981, 1991), 103 pp.
*17. Sadhana Panchakam by Adi Sankara, with commentary by Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1990), 27 pp.
*18. Sri Sadguru Padhuka Sthava of Sri Sankaracharya, H.H. Swamini Saradapriyananda (Chinmaranyam Publications Trust, Guntur, 1994), 44 pp. Bought in Lansing on 9/3/97.
*19. Tattva Bodha of Sankaracharya, Svarupa Chaitanya (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1990, 1993), 78 pp.
*20. Forgive Me, commentary by Swami Chinmayananda on Sankara's invocation to Lord Siva "Sivaparadhaksamapanastotram" (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1982, 1991), 28 pp.
*21. Hymn to Sri Dakshinamoorthy of Adi Sankara, commentary by Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1981, 1994), 92 pp.
*22. The Hymns of Sankara, translated by T.M.P. Mahadevan (Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1970, 1990), 188 pp.
*23. Bhaja Govindam (of Adi Sankaracharya), C. Rajagopalachari (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1965), 62 pp.
*24. Sri Sankaracharya's Bhaja Govindam, Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1965, 1993), 116 pp.
25. Prabodhasudhakara: The Nectar-Ocean of Enlightenment of Sri Sankaracharya, translated for the first time into English by Samvid (Samata Books, 10 Kamaraj Bhavan, 573 Mount Road, Madras, 1984). Rs. 35 hardbound.
*26. Sivanandalahari of Sri Sankaracharya, translated by Swami Tapasyananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 1985), 87 pp.
*27. Saundaryalahari of Sri Sankaracharya, translated by Swami Tapasyananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 1987, 2003), 181 pp.
*28. Seek the Eternal, Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1990), 60 pp.
*29. Jivanmuktanandalahari of Adi Sankaracharya, translated by Swami Tejomayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1993), 16 pp.
(30. Sri Sankara's Gita Bhashya, translated by C.V. Ramachandra Aiyar (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay), Rs. 100, hardcover.)
(31. Gita in Sankara's Own Words, by Vidyavachaspati V. Panoli, in 4 volumes (published by S. Paramasivan, No. 19, C.V. Raman Road, Alwarpet, Madras-18), 1975-80. MSU has the volumes under PK3642.B5S27.)
32. Tilak and Sankara on the Gita, G.V. Saroja (Sterling Publishers, Delhi, 1985), 200 pp. MSU has it, BL1138.66.S27.
*33. Thus Spake Sri Sankara (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 11th impression, 1995), 106 pp.
IC: OTHER COMMENTARIES
*1. The Secret of the Veda, Sri Aurobindo (Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Pondicherry, 1956, 1993), 582 pp.
2. The Call of the Vedas, Avinash C. Bose (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay), A.C. Bose, Rs. 40.
*3. The Universal Person (Purusha Sooktam), Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1969, 1991), 62 pp.
*4. Readings in Vedic Literature: The Tradition Speaks for Itself, Satsvarupa dasa Goswami (Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, 1977), 244 pp.
*5. The Upanishadic Approach to Reality, Swami Satchidanandendra Saraswati (Adhyatma Prakasha Karyalaya, Holenarsipur, India, 1974), 94 pp. Donated by Rani Advani in 10/00.
6. A Constructive Survey of Upanishadic Philosophy, Being an Introduction to the Thought of the Upanishads, R.D. Ranade (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1968), 340 pp. MSU has it, BL1120.R3.
*7. The Message of the Upanishads, Swami Ranganathananda (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1968, 1993), 626 pp. Two copies; second one (1971 edition) donated by Rani Advani in September 1999.
*8. Discourses on Aitareya Upanishad, Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1982, 1992), 93 pp.
*9. Discourses on Isavasya Upanishad, Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1980, 1992), 119 pp.
*10. Discourses on Kaivalyopanishad, Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 5th edition 1991), 90 pp.
*11. Discourses on Kathopanishad, Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1989, 1994), 239 pp.
*12. Discourses on Kenopanishad, Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1952, 1993), 177 pp.
*13. Discourses on Mandukya Upanishad, with Gaudapada's Karika, Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1953, 1990), 431 pp.
*14. Discourses on Mundakopanishad, Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1988), 188 pp.
*15. Discourses on Prasnopanishad, Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1954, 1988), 143 pp.
*16. Discourses on Taittiriya Upanishad, Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, Second edition 1992), 187 pp.
*17. Dialogue with Death: A Journey Through Consciousness, Eknath Easwaran (Nilgiri Press, Tomales, California, 1981, 1992), 240 pp.
*18. The Upanishads and Self-Knowledge, Swami Dayananda Saraswati (Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania, 1989), 8 pp.
*19. Srimad Bhagavad Gita Rahasya, or Karma Yoga Sastra, B.G. Tilak, translated by B.S. Sukhthankar (1915, 1991), 1220 pp. Donated by S. kulkarni in March 1995.
20. Gitartha Sangraha of Yamunarya (Alavandar), with Sanskrit text and English commentary, V.K. Ramanujachariar (Sri Ranganatha Paduka, 5/24 Ellaiamman Colony, Gopalapuram, Madras-86, 1971), 71 pp. MSU Remote Storage has it, B132.Y6R355.
*21. Geeta in Prose, Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1990), 75 pp.
*22. The Bhagawad Geeta: A Bird's Eye View, Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1991), 134 pp.
*23. The Art of Manmaking: 114 Short Talks on the Bhagavad Geeta, Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1978, 1991), 354 pp.
*24. The Bhagavad Gita for Daily Living, Volume 1: The End of Sorrow, Eknath Easwaran (Nilgiri Press, Petaluma, California, 1979, 1992), 425 pp.
*25. The Bhagavad Gita for Daily Living, Volume 2: Like a Thousand Suns, Eknath Easwaran (Nilgiri Press, Petaluma, California, 1979, 1993), 455 pp.
*26. The Bhagavad Gita for Daily Living, Volume 3: To Love is to Know Me, Eknath Easwaran (Nilgiri Press, Petaluma, California, 1984, 1988), 519 pp.
*27. Ramanuja on the Gita, S.S. Raghavachar (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 3rd impression 1991), 213 pp. Donated by Shrikumar Poddar in April 1999.
*28. Jnaneshwari, translated from Marathi bu M.R. Yardi (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Pune, 1991, 1995), 795 pp. Ordered from MLBD 6/99 and received 7/2000.
*29. The Bhagavad Gita, M.K. Gandhi (Orient Paperbacks, Delhi, 1980, 1993), 309 pp. Bought from Nataraj Books, 4/19/97.
30. The Gospel of Selfless Action, or The Gita According to Gandhi, Mahadev Desai (Navajivan Publishing House, Ahmedabad, 1946, 1948), 390 pp. MSU has it, PK3633.B5D4.
*31. Bhagavad Gita and Modern Life, K.M. Munshi (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1947, 1988), 270 pp.
*32. Talks on the Gita, Vinoba Bhave (Sarva-Seva-Sangh-Prakashan, Varanasi, 9th edition, 1987), 232 pp. Two copies.
33. Quest for the Original Gita, Gajanana Shripat Khair (Samaiya Publications, Bombay, 1969). MSU has it, BL1130.K456.c1.
*34. An Introduction to the Study of the Gita, Swami Ranganathananda (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 1950, 1991), 69 pp.
*35. Introduction to Bhagavad-Gita, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, 1968, 1994), booklet, 48 pp.
*36. Bhakti-Sastri Study Guide For "Bhagavad-Gita As It Is", Jagadisa Goswami (ISKCON Gurukula Press, Dallas, 1986, 1988), 118 pp.
*37. The Perfection of Yoga, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, 1984, 1994), 56 pp.
*38. The Teaching of the Bhagavad Gita, Swami Dayananda (Vision Books, Delhi, 1988, 1993), 168 pp. Two copies.
*39. Bhagavad Gita: Home Study Course, Vol. 2, Swami Dayananda Saraswati (Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania), pp. 891-1341. Volumes 1 and 3 were not received. This is a two-year course taught by Swami Dayananda. There is a cassette tape attached to vol. 2.
*40. Moments with Krishna, Swami Dayananda (Chinmaya Mission Ahmedabad Centre), 30 pp.
*41. Sri Rama Gita, Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1985, 1991), 130 pp.
*42. Talks on Vibhisana Gita, Swami Tejomayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1994), 33 pp.
*43. Kapil Geeta, commentary by Swami Tejomayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1994), 11 pp.
*44. Catuhsloki-Bhagavata (The Essence of Bhagavata in Four Verses), commentary by Swami Tejomayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1993), 29 pp.
*45. Advaita Makaranda, commentary by Swami Tejomayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1986), 47 pp.
*46. Narada Bhakti Sutra: The Highest Art of Making Love to the Lord of the Heart, Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1968, 1990), 179 pp.
*47. Narada Bhakti Sutras, Swami Sivananda ((Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1957, 3rd edition 1997), 171 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*48. Sadhana Sopan, Swami Tejomayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1993), 40 pp.
*49. Purnamadah Purnamidam, Swami Dayananda (Sri Gangadhareswar Trust, Rishikesh, 1983, 1988), 20 pp. 2 copies.
50. Collected Works of T.V. Kapali Sastry, volumes 1-4 (published by Siddhanjana, 1977; Dipti Publishers, Pondichery, 1981). MSU has them: BL1107.K36.1977.
II. HINDUISM
*1. Dancing with Siva: Hinduism's Contemporary Catechism, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (Himalayan Academy, Concord, California, 1993), 968 pp. Second copy: 1997. 3rd & 4th copies (3rd edition, 1990): 238 pp + 66 supplemental pages.
*2. Merging with Siva: Hinduism's Contemporary Metaphysics, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (Himalayan Academy, Hawaii, 1999), 1338 pp. Purchased March 99.
3. Aspects of our Religion, Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswati of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1971), 74 pp. MSU Remote Storage, BL1210.C49.
*4. Sanatana-Dharma, An Elementary Textbook of Hindu Religion and Ethics (Theosophical Publishing House, Madras, around 1900, 1980), 300 pp.
5. Sanatana-Dharma, An Advanced Textbook of Hindu Religion and Ethics (Theosophical Publishing House, Madras, around 1900, 1967).
6. The Eternal Law: A Brief Outline of the Basic Principles of Sanatana Dharma, Swami Jnanananda Bharati (Ganesh & Co., Madras, 1937, 1965), 172 pp. MSU has it, B132.D5J54,1965,c.1.
7. Stray Thoughts on Dharma, Swami Jnanananda Bharati (Sri Jnananda Grantha Prakasana Samiti, Thenkarai, 1969), 174 pp. MSU has it, B132.D5J55.
*8. Dharma: Our Profound Heritage, Swami Satyamitranand Giri (Samanvaya Publications, Hardwar, 1994), 63 pp. Donated by Rani Advani in December 1997.
*9. A Primer of Hinduism, D.S. Sarma (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 1929, 1987), 170 pp. Two copies.
*10. Hinduism Through the Ages, D.S. Sarma (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1956, 1989), 300 pp. Donated by Jayanta Chaudhuri on 9/6/97.
*11. Essence of Hinduism, D.S. Sarma (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1971, 1988), 121 pp. Donated by Jayanta Chaudhuri on 9/6/97.
*12. Hinduism at a Glance, Swami Nirvedananda (Ramakrishna Mission, Calcutta, 1944, 1984), 272 pp. Bought in July 1998. Two copies.
*13. Elementary Teachings of Hinduism: Book One, Nardev Vadalankar (Veda Niketan, Durban, South Africa, 1973, 1992), 56 pp.
*14. Basic Teachings of Hinduism: Book Two, Nardev Vadalankar (Veda Niketan, Durban, South Africa, 1978), 72 pp.
*15. Essential Teachings of Hinduism: Book Three, Nardev Vadalankar (Veda Niketan, Durban, South Africa, 1979, 1991), 216 pp.
*16. Spiritual Teachings of Hinduism: Book Four, Nardev Vadalankar (Veda Niketan, Durban, South Africa, 1985), 262 pp.
*17. Know Your Religion: Vedic Religion & Hinduism Explained Through Questions & Answers, Satyapal Sharma (Veda Dharma Sabha, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 1986), 32 pp.
*18. Hinduism: Myths and Reality, Ajit Adhopia (InderLekh Publications, Mississauga, Canada, 1995), 24 pp.
*19. The Essentials of Hinduism, Swami Bhaskarananda (Viveka Press, Seattle, 1994), 234 pp.
*20. An Introduction to Hinduism, Gavin Flood (Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK, 1996, 1999), 341 pp. 5 copies bought for Hinduism Class, Feb. 2000.
*21. The Hindu Mind: Fundamentals of Hindu Religion and Philosophy for All Ages, Bansi Pandit (B & V Enterprises, Glen Ellyn, Illinois, 1992, 1999), 448 pp. Obtained Nov. 2000.
*22. A Concept of Hinduism, T.K. Mukundan (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1992), 433 pp. Donated by Mr. Nataraj 3/8/98.
23. Outlines of Hinduism, T.M.P. Mahadevan (Chetana Books, Bombay, 1956, 1984), 312 pp. Dr. Raju has this book.
*24. Outline of Hinduism, William Stoddart (The Foundation for Traditional Studies, Oakton, Virginia, 1993), 128 pp. With photographs/illustrations.
25. The Hindu View of Life, S. Radhakrishnan (George Allen and Unwin, London, 1927), 133 pp. MSU has it, BL1264.R3. Rs. 80 from Rupa & Co.
*26. Hinduism: Doctrine and Way of Life, C. Rajagopalachari (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1959, 1989), 101 pp.
*27. All About Hinduism, Swami Sivananda (The Divine Life Society, Sivanandanagar, Uttar Pradesh, 1947, 1993, 7th edition 2003), 288 pp. 2 copies, one purchased in 1998 and the other donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*28. Hinduism: A Religion to Live By, Nirad C. Chaudhuri (Oxford University Press, Delhi, 1979, 1997), 340 pp. Donated by Navin and Anuradha Alahari on 10/2/97.
*29. Am I A Hindu?, Ed Viswanathan (Rupa & Co., Delhi, 1992, 1996), 321 pp. Two copies. One bought from Nataraj Books, 4/19/97. Other (Halo Books, San Francisco, 1992) donated by author in July 2001.
*30. Hinduism: That is Sanatana Dharma, R.S. Nathan (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1981, 1989), 87 pp.
*31. Hinduism At a Glance, compiled from Tapovan Prasad Silver Jubilee Souvenir 1987 (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1987), 85 pp. Bought in Lansing on 9/3/97.
*32. Hinduism for Schools, Seeta Lakhani (Vivekananda Centre, London, 2005), 133 pp.
*33. Our Heritage, Book 1, R.S. Nathan (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1990), 121 pp.
*34. Symbolism in Hinduism, compiled by Swami Nityanand (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1983, 1993), 343 pp.
*35. Hindu Symbology and Other Essays, Swami Swahananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 1992), 266 pp.
*36. Hinduism: Its Meaning for the Liberation of the Spirit, Swami Nikhilananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 1968, 1994), 189 pp.
*37. Hinduism, Swami Vivekananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 14th impression 1991), 73 pp.
*38. Perfect Questions, Perfect Answers: Answers to questions most commonly asked by Hindu youth about Hindu religion, Suresh Durgam Das (2nd edition, 2003), 145 pp. Donated in February 2005 by Jyotindranath and Anjali Nadigotti.
*39. Religion of Love, Swami Vivekananda (Udbodhan Office, Calcutta, 13th edition 1988), 112 pp. Donated by Geeta Iyer in November 1998.
*40. The Essence of Indian Culture, Swami Ranganathananda, Institute Booklets No. 8 (The Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Calcutta, 1966), 60 pp. Donated by Shrikumar Poddar in August 1994.
*41. Hindu Dharma: The Universal Way of Life, by Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswati of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, translated from Tamil by R.G.K. (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1995, 1996), 828 pp, received from Mr. Nataraj on 12/23/97.
*42. The Guru Tradition, by Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswati of the Kanchi Kamakota Peetham, translated from Tamil by R.G.K. (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1991), 293 pp.
*43. Seven Hindu Spiritual Laws, Swami Bodhananda Saraswati (Sambodh Society, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 2004), 144 pp. Purchased in August 2004.
*44. Hindu Sastras and Samskaras, V.A.K. Ayer (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, 1971), 63 pp.
*45. The Dharmasastra: Teachings of Hindu Law on How to Lead a Successful Life, translated by Angirasa Muni (Sacred Books, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1999), 265 pp. Purchased in May 1999.
46. Hindu Samskaras (Socio-Religious Study of the Hindu Sacraments), Raj B. Pandey (Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1969), Rs. 105 paperback, 327 pp. MSU, BL1226.2.P3.
*47. The Angirasa Grhyasutra: A Guide to Performing the Hindu Samskaras, by Angirasa Muni (Sacred Books, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1999), 265 pp. Purchased in May 1999.
*48. The Vivaha: The Hindu Marriage Samskaras, Bhaiyaram Sarma, translated by R.C. Prasad (Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi), 183 pp. Donated by Shrikumar Poddar in August 1994.
*49. Planning a Hindu Wedding, by Angirasa Muni (Sacred Books, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1999), 93 pp. Purchased in May 1999.
*50. The Final Journey to Sonapuri (Hindu Funeral Rites) (Lohana Charitable Foundation of Canada, Toronto, 1996), 48 pp.
*51. Hindu Culture: An Introduction, Swami Tejomayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1994), 163 pp.
*52. Siva's Cosmic Dance: An Introduction to the World's Most Ancient Religion, Saivite Hinduism (Himalayan Academy, San Francisco, 1982), 26 pp. booklet. Donated in 1/2001.
*53. The Angirasa Dictionary of the Hindu Religion and Culture, Angirasa Muni (Sacred Books, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1999), 432 pp. Purchased in May 1999.
*54. The Hindu Speaks on Religious Values (Kasturi and Sons, Chennai, 1999), 747 pp. Purchased in June 2000.
*55. 366 Readings from Hinduism, edited by Robert Van Da Weyer (Jaico, Mumbai, 2003, 2005), 374 pp. Purchased by me in Mumbai in May 2005.
*56. Tattvaloka, The Splendor of Truth (Sri Abhinava Vidyateertha Mahaswamigal Education Trust, Bombay), a periodical journal published six times annually.
Vol. 10, issue 1 (Adi Sankaracharya) (1987/88);
Vol. 11, issue 2 (Veda Vyasa) (1988/89);
Vol. 12, issues 2 (Sri Rama), 3 (Sri Krishna) (1989/90);
Vol. 13, issues 5 (Ganga), 6 (Yogeswar Siva) (1990/91);
Vol. 14: issues 3 (Yoga), 6 (Nataraja) (1991/92);
Vol. 15: issues 4 (Sarasvati), 5 (Mahabharata), 6 (Lord Siva) (1992/93);
Vol. 16, issues 1 (Sankara), 2 (Kalidasa), 4 (Sri Maha Kali), 5 (Dharma Sasta) (1993/94);
Vol. 17, issue 6 (Sri Hanuman);
Vol. 18, complete (two copies of 4 & 5) (1995/96)
Vol. 19: complete (6 issues) (1996/97);
Vol. 20: complete (6 issues) (1997/98);
Vol. 21: complete (2 copies of #6) (1998/99);
Vol. 22: complete (two copies each of 2,3,4) (1999/2000) (#6 recd. from RV on 4/13/00);
Vol. 23: issues 1-6 (complete set);
Vol. 24: issues 1-12 (April 01 - March 02);
Vol. 25: issues 1-12 (April 02 - March 03);
Vol. 26: issues 1-12 (April 03 March 04) (received via Appa 4/10/04);
Vol. 27: issues 1-5 (recd. via Geeta 12/10/04); 8-12 (11/043/05; I brought in 5/05);
Vol. 28: issues 1-11 (4/052/06; I brought in Feb. 06).
*57. The Divine Life, monthly bulletin of The Divine Life Society, Sivanandanagar, Uttar Pradesh. From January 1994 onwards.
*58. Paramaartha Tattvam (Eternal Truth), Quarterly journal of Sringeri Vidya Bharati Foundation, Inc., USA.
Vol. 1, numbers 1,2,3,4 (1999)
Vol. 2, number 1,2-3,4 (2000)
Vol. 3, number 1, 2, 3, 4 (2001)
Vol. 4, number 1, 2, 3-4 (2/20/03)
Vol. 5, number 1-2, 3-4 (4/12/04)
Vol. 6, number 1-2, 3-4 (4/21/05);
Vol. 7, number 1-2, 3-4 (5/30/06).
59. Other periodicals:
a) Mananam (Chinmaya Mission West quarterly), editor Margaret Leuverink, $ 18 per year; we started a subscription to it in January 1995. For issues we have, see last entry of Sect. VIA.
b) Bhavan's Journal (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan). Issues donated by Shashi Karve are:
vol. 46, #6 (10/31/99); 18, 20-22;
vol. 47, #3, 5-8, 12-14 (3/1/01), 17 (4/1/01), 18 (4/16/01), 23 (7/15/01) ,24 (7/31/01);
vol. 48, #1-5, #8-12(1/31/02).
c) The Vedanta Kesari (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras), Rs. 30 annual;
d) Kalpataru (Gita Press, Gorakhpur);
e) Hinduism Today (Hawaii);
f) Self-Realization Fellowship Magazine (approx. $ 5 per year).
III. EPICS, MYTHS AND LEGENDS
*1. Mahabharata, Kamala Subramaniam (BVB, Bombay, 1965) 766 pp. Donated by Gauresh & Suman Kashyap.
*2. Mahabharata, retold by William Buck (A Mentor Book, New American Library, New York, 1973, 1979), 249 pp.
*3. The Maha-Bharata, Epic of the Bharatas, condensed into English verse, Romesh C. Dutt (1898; Crest Publishing House, Delhi, 1996), 160 pp. Brought over by Kerry Stiff, received May 1997.
*4. The Sauptikaparvan of the Mahabharata: The Massacre at Night, a new verse translation, W.J. Johnson (Oxford University Press, 1998), 140 pp. Donated by John Grimes in June 2003.
*5. Stories from Mahabharata, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1943, 3rd edition: 1994, 4th edition: 2000), 279 pp. 2 copies, one donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*6. Who's Who in the Mahabharata, Subhash Mazumdar (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1988, 1990), 344 pp.
*7. Ramayana, Kamala Subramaniam (BVB, Bombay, 1981, 1990), 596 pp. Donated by Gauresh & Suman Kashyap.
*8. The Ramayana, R.K. Narayan (Penguin Books, 1972, 1987), 172 pp. 2 copies. One copy donated by Sudhir Kapur in December 1995.
*9. Srimad Ramayana: The Story of the Prince of Ayodhya, D.S. Sarma (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore, 1946, 1980), 385 pp. Donated by John Grimes in March 2000.
*10. Kamba Ramayana: A Study, V.V.S. Aiyar (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1965, 1987), 353 pp.
*11. Srimad Valmiki-Ramayana (2 volumes), with Sanskrit text and English translation (Gita Press, Gorakhpur, 1969, 1998). Vol. 1: 948 pp; Vol. 2: 942 pp. Donated by C. Adinarayana and Sasikala Reddy on 8/3/99.
*12. The Ramayana, Epic of Rama, Prince of India, condensed into English verse, Romesh C. Dutt (1899; Crest Publishing House, Delhi, 1996), 160 pp. Brought over by Kerry Stiff, received May 1997.
*13. Beauties of Ramayana, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 4th edition: 1996) 216 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*14. Essence of Ramayana, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 6th edition: 1996), 192 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*15. Tulasidasa's Shri Ramacharitamanasa (1574-1577), basic text in Devanagari, with Hindi and English translations, R.C. Prasad (Motilal Banarsidass, New Delhi, 1990, 1994), 752 pp.
16. The Holy Lake of the Acts of Rama, A Translation of the Ramacharitamanasa, W. Douglas P. Hill (Oxford University Press, 1971), 538 pp. MSU, PK1947.9.T83R312.
*17. Adhyatma Ramayana: The Spiritual Version of the Rama Saga, original Sanskrit with English Translation, Swami Tapasyananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 3rd impression 1994), 376 pp.
*18. Mysticism of the Ramayana, Swami Jyotirmayananda (Yoga Research Foundation, South Miami, Florida, 1994), 320 pp. Purchased from Atlanta temple in March 1999.
*19. Mysticism of the Mahabharata, Swami Jyotirmayananda (Yoga Research Foundation, South Miami, Florida, 1993), 288 pp. Purchased from Atlanta temple in March 1999.
*20. The Indian Epics Retold, R.K. Narayan, A Penguin India 10th Anniversary Commemmorative Edition (Viking Penguin India, 1995), 632 pp. Donated by Sivaswami & Lakshmi Amarnath, 9/7/97.
*21. Srimad Bhagavatam, Kamala Subramaniam (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1979, 1993), 672 pp. Donated by Gauresh & Suman Kashyap.
*22. Srimad Bhagavatam, 34 volumes (Cantos 1-12), A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (and Hrdayananda das Goswami for Canto 10: chapters 14 on, Canto 11 and Canto 12) (Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, 1980). [Number of volumes in each Canto: I: 3; II: 2; III: 4; IV: 3; V: 2; VI: 3; VII: 3; VIII: 3; IX: 3; X: 4; XI: 2; XII: 1.]
*23. Srimad Bhagavata Maha Purana, with Sanskrit text and English translation,
edited by C.L. Goswami and M.A. Sastri, in 2 parts, (Gita Press, Gorakhpur, 4th
edition 1997). Part 1: 839 pp; part 2:
725 pp. Purchased from Nataraj Books in
July 2003.
*24. The Central Theme of Srimad Bhagavatam, Swami Ranganathananda (Ramakrishna Sarada Mission, New Delhi, 1992), 22 pp. Booklet.
*25. Krsna Art, edited by Nada-devi dasi, a sumptuous large-size (16"x14") volume of about 400 pages, with 193 full-page plates, produced in honor of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (Ganges, New York, 1990).
*26. Cradle Tales of Hinduism, Sister Nivedita (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 1907, 1988), 318 pp.
*27. Myths of the Hindus and Buddhists, Ananda K. Coomaraswamy and Sister Nivedita (1913; Dover Publications, 1967), 400 pp. Purchased from Barnes & Noble in 12/1999.
28. Fifty Hindu Scriptural Tales, V.R. Sundararaman (Ramayana Publishing House, 1 Judge Jambulinga Mudaliar Road, Mylapore, Madras, 1969), 284 pp. MSU has it, BL1110.S9. Also available from S. Ganesh & Co., 71 Sir Theagaraja Road, Madras-17.
*29. Krishnavatara, K.M. Munshi (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1962-67, 1990-91), in 7 books. Book I: The Magic Flute, 250 pp.; Book II: The Wrath of an Emperor, 348 pp.; Book III: The Five Brothers, 370 pp.; Book IV: Bhima, 253 pp; Book V: Satyabhama, 187 pp.; Book VI: Veda Vyasa, The Master, 218 pp.; Book VII: Yudhishthira, 215 pp.
*30. Stories from Indian Classics, V. Krishnaswami Aiyar (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1966, 1988), 175 pp.
*31. Hindu Myths: A Sourcebook Translated from the Sanskrit, Wendy D. O'Flaherty (Penguin Books, 1975, 1994), 358 pp.
*32. Teachings of Queen Kunti, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, 1978), 7 color illustrations, 260 pp. 3 copies.
*33. Transcendental Teachings of Prahlada Maharaja (Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, 3rd printing 1991), 25 pp.
*34. A Second Chance: The Story of a Near Death Experience, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, 1991), 208 pp.
*35. Indian Mythology: An Encyclopedia of Myth and Legend, Jan Knappert (Indus, an Imprint of HarperCollins, Delhi, 1991, 1993), 288 pp.
*36. Scenes from Indian Mythology, Syed Mehdi Imam (Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1940; 3rd edition 1979), 100 pp. Ordered from MLBD 6/99 and received 1/2000
*37. A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, John Dowson (reprint by Heritage Publishers, New Delhi, 1992), 411 pp. Bought from Nataraj Books, 4/19/97.
*38. Classical Hindu Mythology: A Reader in the Sanskrit Puranas, edited and translated by Cornelia Dimmitt and J.A.B. van Buitenen (Temple University Press, Philadelphia, 1978), 373 pp. Purchased via Barnes & Noble in April 1999.
*39. Once a Blue God, Ramesh Menon (Garutman Pvt. Ltd., Calcutta, 1993), 289 pp. Donated by R.V. and Deepa Ramamoorthi on 7/17/99.
40. Vishnu Purana: A System of Hindu Mythology and Tradition, H.H. Wilson (Punthi Pustak, Calcutta, 1961). First published as 5 vols in 1864-70.
41. The Poems of Edwin Arnold, Edwin Arnold (Hurst & Company, 1880), 425 pp. MSU has it, PR4012.P6.1880.
42-93 Ancient Indian Tradition and Mythology: Puranas in Translation (Motilal Banarsidass, New Delhi, 1970-xx). The general editor is J.L. Shastri. This is intended to be a 100-volume set. The following volumes have been published. Volumes 1-21 are available at MSU, under PK3621.A388.
Vols. 1-4: Siva Purana, Tr. J.L. Shastri;
Vols. 5-6: Linga Purana, Tr. J.L. Shastri;
Vols. 7-11: Bhagavata Purana, Tr. Ganesh V. Tagare;
Vols. 12-14: Garuda Purana (1980), Tr. J.L. Shastri; 1163 pp;
Vols. 15-19: Narada Purana (1982), Tr. G.V. Tagare; 2092 pp;
Vols. 20-21: Kurma Purana (1982), Tr. G.V. Tagare; 632 pp.
Vols. 22-26: Brahmanda Purana, Tr. G.V. Tagare;
Vols. 27-30: Agni Purana, Tr. N. Gangadharan;
Vols. 31-32: Varaha Purana, Tr. S. Venkitasubramania Iyer;
Vols. 33-36: Brahma Purana, Tr. J.L. Shastri;
Vols. 37-38: Vayu Purana, Tr. G.V. Tagare;
Vols. 39-48: Padma Purana, Tr. N.A. Deshpande;
Vols. 49-53: Skanda Purana, Tr. G.V. Tagare.
*94. Sri Siva Mahapurana (in Sanskrit and Hindi), 2 volumes (Savitri Thakur Prakasan, Varanasi, 2000). Total of 1868 pages. Donated by Prakash Kapoor in April 2001.
IVA: DEVOTIONAL LITERATURE; PRAYER AND RITUAL BOOKS
(a) With English Translation/Commentary
*1. Om, Gayatri and Sandhya, Swami Mukhyananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 1989, 1993), 88 pp.
*2. Sandhyavandanam (English translation of Yajurveda Trikaala Sandhyaavandanam), A.R. Parthasarathi (Giri Trading Agency, Mumbai, 2003), 80 pp. Received from Vasanti 1/04.
*3. Glory of Gayatri: Humanity's Universal Prayer (in English and Hindi) (Greater Atlanta Vedic Temple Society, Atlanta, Georgia, 2001), 87 pp. Donated by Harish Chandra in 8/02.
*4. Purusha Suktam and Narayana Suktam (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 1976, 4th impression 1992), 40 pp. Temple has 4 copies. Donated by Srinivasa Appachar, March 1996.
*5. The Purushasukta: An Exegesis, Swami Harshananda (Ramakrishna Math, Bangalore, 1996), 48 pp. Obtained in India in December 1998.
*6. Visnu-Sahasra-Nama: A Study, T.M.P. Mahadevan (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1972, 1998), 70 pp. 3 copies. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/30/99.
*7. Sri Vishnu Sahasranama, with text, transliteration, translation, and commentary of Sri Sankaracharya, Swami Tapasyananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 1986, 2001), 216 pp. Replacement copy bought by Vasanti in Madras in March 2002.
*8. Thousand Ways to the Transcendental: Vishnu Sahasranaama, Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1969, 1993), 266 pp. Two copies.
*9. Thousand Names of Vishnu: A Selection with Commentary, Eknath Easwaran (Nilgiri Press, Petaluma, California, 1987), 326 pp.
*10. Sri Lalita Sahasranama, translated by Swami Tapasyananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 4th impression 1994), 282 pp. Donated by Srinivasa Appachar, March 1996.
*11. Devi Mahatmyam, 700 Mantras on Sri Durga, with English translation, Swami Jagadiswarananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 1953, 1994), 170 pp.
*12. Devi Mahatmyam, with English translation, Swami Siddhinathananda (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1995), 335 pp. Bought in Dec. 96.
*13. The Devi Mahatmya, Swami Sivananda ((Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1957, 3rd edition 2001), 158 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*14. Universal Prayers, translated by Swami Yatiswarananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 10th impression 1993), 261 pp.
*15. The Divine Life, translated by Swami Yatiswarananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 1935, 1994), 359 pp.
*16. Hymns and Prayers to Gods and Goddesses: A Bouquet of Choicest Sanskrit Hymns and English Translation, compiled by Swami Pavitrananda (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 1934, 1992), 267 pp. Replacement copy bought in October 99.
*17. Prayers Unto Him, Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1961, 1985), 397 pp.
*18. Garland of Prayers (Ramakrishna Mission, Singapore, 1990), 392 pp. Purchased from Vedanta Book Society, Seattle, in October 1999.
*19. Stotraratna (Jewel of a Hymn) of Sri Yamunacharya (10th cent. AD), translated by Swami Adidevananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 1950, 1992), 45 pp.
20. The Lord of the Meeting Rivers: Devotional Poems of Basava (1131-1167), Kamil V. Zvelebil (Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1984), Rs. 80, 176 pp. MSU has it under BL1281.292.B37A263.
*21. Love Song of the Dark Lord: Jayadeva's Gitagovinda, edited and translated by Barbara Stoler Miller (Columbia Univ. Press, 1977;Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1984), 225 pp. Cloth edition; has critical text of the Sanskrit.
*22. The Devotional Poems of Mirabai (1547-1614), A.J. Alston (Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1980), 144 pp.
23. Bhakta Mira (1547-1614), Bankey Behari (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1961), 190 pp. MSU, PK2095.M5Z5B4.
*24. The Poems of Tukarama (1568-1650), compiled by J.N. Fraser and K.B. Marathe (Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1909, 1991), 522 pp.
*25. Narayaneeyam: Bhagavata Condensed, M. Narayana Bhattatiri (1560-1646), translated by Swami Tapasyananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 1976, 1994), 363 pp.
*26. Sriman Narayaniyam, M. Narayana Bhattatiri (1540-1646), translated by S.N. Sastri (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1988), 761 pp. Donated by C.A. Reddy, 12/15/97.
*27. Narayaneeyam, M. Narayana Bhattatiri (1540-1646), Part One of two parts, translated by K. Padmanabhan (Madras & Maryland, 1987), 203 pp. Donated in November 1998 by author's son in memory of his late father.
*28. Ezhuttachans Harinaama Kirtanam (Ode to Hari), translated with commentary by Viswanath Kurup (Shri Ramakrishnashramam, Kayamkulam, Kerala, 2003), 189 pp. Obtained in July 2004.
*29. Pathway to God in Kannada Literature, R.D. Ranade (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1960, 1989), 340 pp. Two copies.
30. Pathway to God in Marathi Literature, R.D. Ranade (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1961). MSU Remote Storage BL2015.M9R34.
*31. Bhaktimala: Devotional Songs, edited by N. Krishnaswamy (Educational Subscription Services, Lansing, Michigan, 1989), 137 pp. Two copies.
*32. Hymn to Badrinath, Swami Tapovanam, with translation/commentary by Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1984), 213 pp.
*33. Prayer, by M.K. Gandhi, compiled and edited by Chandrakant Kaji (Navajivan Publishing House, Ahmedabad, 1977), 228 pp.
*34. The Purpose of Prayer, Swami Dayananda (Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania, 1991), 6 pp.
*35. Two Talks on JAPA: Mantra Meditation, Swami Dayananda (Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania, 1989), 16 pp.
*36. Vedic Chanting: Self Study, Swami Vagisananda (Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania), 23 pp.
*37. My Prayers, Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1991, 1993), 140 pp.
*38. My Prayers Seniors (Book II), Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1991, 1993), 76 pp.
*39. Chinmaya Bala Vihar, Guide I (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1991, 1993), 94 pp.
*40. Chinmaya Bala Vihar, Guide II (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1991, 1994), 70 pp.
*41. Pushpanjali (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, Second edition 1992), 49 pp. Purchased from Ruth Harring in December 2006.
*42. Dhyana Shlokas and Guru Stotram (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1991, 1993), 23 pp.
*43. Mukunda-Mala: A Garland of Verses in Praise of Sri Mukunda, translated by Swami Chidananda (Chinmaya Mission West, Piercy, CA, 1995), 23 pp. Bought in Lansing on 9/3/97.
*44. Sri Gurustotrani (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1986), 22 pp.
*45. Diparadhanopacharamantrah (received from Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania), 28 pp.
*46. Sandipanikirtanamanjari, compiled by Swami Dayananda (Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania).
*47. Morning Meditation-Prayers, Swami Dayananda (Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania, 1988), 28 pp. 3 copies.
*48. Gems of Prayers, Swami Sivananda ((Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1943, 3rd edition 2002), 128 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*49. Pooja Vidhanam (in Sanskrit and Tamil), Anna (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 15th impression, 2003), 262 pp.
*50. Sri Rudram and Chamakam, translated by T.R. Rajagopala Aiyar (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1985, 1991), 252 pp.
*51. Talks on Sri Rudram, Swami Dayananda Saraswati (Sri Gangadhareshwar Trust, Rishikesh, 1999), 224 pp. Purchased from Sri Ganesha Temple, New York, in January 2003.
52. Sri Rudram and Purusha Suktam, edited by Swami Amritananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 1997), 187 pp, Rs. 40.
*53. Sri Rudra Prasna, translated by V.K. Subramanian (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore, 7th impression 1994), 54 pp. Booklet. Obtained in May 1999.
*54. Siva Mahimnah Stotram, with English translation and notes by Swami Pavitrananda (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 1938, 1994), 83 pp. Booklet.
*55. Siva-Mahima (Glory of Siva), English translation by Swami Chidananda (Chinmaya Publications, Piercey, CA, 1996), 37 pp. Purchased from PA office in October 1999.
*56. Bhajan Stuti-Sangrah: A Collection of Popular and All Occasion Bhajans, Chants, and Shlokas in Devanagari and Roman Scrpits, collected by Sharda Bhargava (B.D. Bhargava Memorial Trust, Jaipur, 1993), 120 pp.
*57. Bhajanmaalaa, in Hindi, Gujarati, and English scripts (Hindu Community Center of Knoxville, Knoxville, TN, 1991), 181 pp.
*58. Prayers and Bhajans, A.P. Dewan (Spindle Publishing Company, Pittsburgh, 1994), 139 pp. Purchased in March 2002.
*59. Maha Chalisa Samgraha: An Anthology of Chalisas, translated by Atma Ram Sharma, edited by R.C. Prasad (Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1994), 286 pp. Bought from Nataraj Books, 4/19/97.
*60. Hanuman Chalisa, commentary by Swami Tejomayananda (Chinmaya Publications, Langhorne, PA), 62 pp. Purchased in October 2000.
*61. Stotranjalih or Hymn Offerings to Sri Ramakrishna and the Holy Mother, translated by Swami Tapasyananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 1988), 157pp.
*62. Aratrika Hymns and Ramanam, translated by Swami Tapasyananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 5th impression 1993), 95 pp.
*63. Arati Songs of the Ramakrishna Order, Swami Harshananda (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 1989), 88 pp.
*64. Ganesa Puja Vidhi (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1993), 38 pp.
*65. Sachitra Arati Sangrah (Ganesh puja book), in Devanagari, 75 pp.
*66. Sri Sarasvati Puja (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1993), 22 pp.
*67. Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatam, with Stotram, Prapatti, Mangalasasanam, Devanagari text with English translation, translated by K.S.R. Datta (reprinted by Sri Venkateswara Temple, Pittsburgh), 36 pp. 3 copies.
*68. Sree Venkateswara Swami: Prabhaata Seva: Early Morning Worship, with English rendering and commentary by C. Sita Ramamurti (Gandhinagar, Kakinada, 1983), 152 pp. Donated by John Grimes in June 2003.
*69. Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatam, booklet: 10 copies in Sanskrit, 5 in English, 1 in Tamil, and 8 in Telugu.
*70. Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Stotram, booklet: 3 copies in Tamil, 3 in Telugu, and 1 in Kannada.
*71. Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Stotram, English transliteration (only) (Sri Venkateswara Temple, Pittsburgh, December 1996), 19 pp.
*72. Vishnu Sahasranama Stotra, in Devanagari (Chaukhambha Orientalia, Varanasi), 80 pp booklet.
*73. Sri Venkatesa, Sri Lakshmi, Sri Ganesa and Sri Hanumad Ashtottara Sata Namavalis (Sri Venkateswara Temple, Pittsburgh, December 1998), 24 pp. 2 copies.
*74. Ganesha Sahasranamavali, in Sanskrit and English, edited by Meenakshi Balu (Giri Trading Agency, Madras, 2001), 48 pp. Bought by Vasanti in March 2002.
*75. Subrahmanya Sahasranamavali, in Sanskrit and English, edited by Meenakshi Balu (Giri Trading Agency, Madras, 2001), 48 pp. Bought by Vasanti in March 2002.
*76. Aditya Hridayam, translated by Swami Tejomayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay), 31 pp. booklet.
*77. Aditya Hridayam, translated by S. Venkatasubramanyam (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 7th impression 1994), 24 pp. 4 copies. Donated by Srinivasa Appachar, March 1996.
*78. Sri Satyanarayana Puja, as translated and taught by Sant Keshavadas (Temple of Cosmic Religion, Los Angeles, 1984), 172 pp.
*79. The Satyanarayana Vrata-Katha: Revised and Written on the Basis of the Vedas, by Angirasa Muni (Sacred Books, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1999), 36 pp. Purchased in May 1999.
*80. Shri Rama Katha Book (Bharatiya Temple of Troy, Troy, Michigan, May 1994), 92 pp.
*81. Prayer Book (The Hindu Temple, Canton, 1993), 90 pp. Donated by Kusum Patel, 11/00.
*82. Srimad Bhagwad Katha and Sri Maha Vishnu Yagna (Bharatiya Temple of Troy, Troy, Michigan, July 6-16, 1997) 100 pp.
*83. Aryan Prayer, compiled by Banwari Lal Bhupal (Piyush Printers, Delhi, 1995), 52 pages, booklet. Donated in October 1998.
*84. On the Waves of Devotion, Swamini Saradapriyananda (Vijayawada), 10 pp.
*85. Devalaya Sarva-Devata Arcana Paddhati: Temple's Worship Manual for all the Deities, compiled by B. Kannan (Bharatiya Temple of Lansing, Michigan, 2000), 52 pp.
*86. Prayer Book (Bharatiya Temple of Troy, 2000), 90 pp. Donated by Troy Temple in 1/2001.
*87. Chinmaya Book of Hymns (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Mumbai, 2001), 363 pp. Bought by Chathu Chittappa & brought over by Geeta, given to me on 1/16/02.
(b) In Devanagari Script Only
*88. Mantrapushpam, edited by Swami Devaroopananda (Ramakrishna Math, Khar, Bombay, 4th edition 1994), 511 pp. Donated by Cynthia Gwilym on June 12, 1999.
*89. Svaadhyaaya Sudha (collections of Sanskrit hymns with Hindi translations) (Gurudev Siddhapeeth, Ganeshpuri, Maharashtra, 1990), 176 pp. Donated by John Grimes in June 2003.
*90. Sri Mahabali Mahima (Ramnivas Sinhal, Delhi, 1993), 83 pp.
*91. Sri Sapta Sahasranama Stotram (Ganesh, Durga, Shiva, Vishnu, Gopal, Rama, Sita), edited by Pandit Madhav Prasad Misra (Ramnivas Sinhal, Delhi), 88 pp.
*92. Samshipta Dhainik Karma evam Deva-Upasana, edited by Ramnivas Sinhal (Delhi, 1995), 204 pp.
*93. Shiva-Chalisa, Shivashtaka, Shiva Mahimna Stotram, and Shiva Tandava Stotram (Ramnivas Sinhal, Delhi), 64 pp., booklet.
*94. Shiva Chalisa, Jaganmohan Baba (1994), 24 pp., booklet.
*95. Sri Hanuman Chalisa (Ramnivas Sinhal, Delhi), 14 pp., booklet.
*96. Sri Hanuman Chalisa (Gita Press, Gorakhpur), 32 pp., booklet.
*97. Sri Durga Chalisa (Hari Bhushan Printing Press, Delhi), 32 pp., booklet.
*98. Arya Upasana, compiled by Banwari Lal Bhupal (Piyush Printers, Delhi, 1995), 52 pages, booklet. Donated in October 1998.
*99. Devalayarchanavidhanam, Vangipuram Nrisimhacharya (1960), 52 pp. Donated in March 1999.
*100. Sri Ganesha Sahasranama Praarambhah (Bombay, 1969), 32 pp. MSU discard, August 1999.
*101. Agnisahasranama Stotram Agniashtottarashatanama Stotram ca (Sri Kamakoti Koshasthaanam, Madras, 1973), 84 pp. MSU discard, August 1999.
*102. Krishna Mahimna Stotram, Devidatta (18th century) (Jammu University, 1974), 110 pp. Hymn to Krishna. MSU discard, August 1999.
*103. Lingarajayanam, Ganeshvar Rath (Orissa Sahitya Academy, Bhubaneswar, 1970), 108 pp. Modern Sanskrit poem in praise of Lingaraja, form of Shiva. MSU discard, August 1999.
*104. Sri Purushottama Charitam, Ganeshvar Rath (Orissa Sahitya Academy, Bhubaneswar, 1970), 261 pp. Modern Sanskrit poem in praise of Lingaraja, form of Shiva. MSU discard, August 1999.
(c) In Gujarati
*105. Sri Vaibholakshmi Vrat, Mrudula Desai (Navbharat Sahitya Mandir), 48 pp.
IVB: GODS AND TEMPLES; PLACES AND PILGRIMAGE
*1. Agama-Kosha (Agamic Encyclopaedia, 12 volumes), S.K. Ramachandra Rao (Kalpatharu Research Academy, Bangalore, 1989-1994).
*2. Power in Temples: A New Look Through Modern Science, Srikant (Integral Books, Payyanur, Kerala, 4th edition 1987), 156 pp.
3. The Gods of India, Alain Danielou (Inner Traditions International, 1985), 441 pp. MSU has it, BL1213.32.D36.
*4. Lord Siva and His Worship, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 7th edition, 1992), 263 pp.
5. Legends Around Shiva, Shakti M. Gupta (Somaiya Publications, Bombay, 1979), 138 pp. and 52 plates. MSU has it, BL1218.G86.
*6. Sayings of Lord Siva, Harendra Kottyam (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1992), 93 pp.
*7. Lord Krishna, His Lilas and Teachings, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 6th edition 1990, 7th edition 1996), 242 pp. 2 copies, one purchased in 1998 and the other donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*8. Krsna: The Supreme Personality of Godhead, 2 volumes, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, Los Angeles, 1970, 1982), softbound. Vol. 1: 383 pp, vol. 2: 361 pp. 2 copies of vol. 1.
*9. Sri Krishna, Pastoral and Kingmaker, Swami Ramakrishnananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 1909, 1981), 122 pp.
*10. Krishna: A Study in the Theory of Avataras, Bhagavan Das (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1962, 1990), 202 pp. Two copies.
*11. Sri Krishna: The Darling of Humanity, A.S.P. Ayyar (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1982, 1984), 560 pp.
12. The Divine Player (A Study of Krishna Lila), D.R. Kinsley (Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1979). MSU has it: BL1220.K538.
*13. Thus Spake Sri Krishna, compiled by Swami Suddhasattwananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 12th impression 1991), 102 pp.
*14. Glory of Krishna, Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1983, 1990), 262 pp.
*15. Glory of Rama, several contributors (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1983), 320 pp. Bought in August 1997.
*16. Thus Spake Sri Rama, compiled by Swami Suddhasattwananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 8th impression 1997), 76 pp. 2 copies. Donated by Jayanta Chaudhuri on 9/6/97.
*17. Lord Shanmukha and His Worship, Swami Sivananda, (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1950, 3rd edition 1996), 135 pp. 2 copies, one purchased in 1998 and the other donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*18. Karttikeya, the Divine Child, Ratna Ma Navaratnam (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1973), 271 pp + 21 photos. Donated by John Grimes in June 2003.
19. Ganesa, Lord of Obstacles, Lord of Beginnings, Paul B. Courtright (Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1985), 274 pp. MSU, BL1225.G34C7.
*20. Glory of Ganesha, Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1987, 1991), 188 pp.
*21. Ganapati: Song of the Self, John A. Grimes (State University of New York Press, Albany, 1995), 231 pp. Donated by the author on 4/7/98.
*22. The Broken Tusk: Stories of the Hindu God Ganesha, retold by Uma Krishnaswami (Rupa & Company, Calcutta, 1996, 1997), 101 pp. Purchased in India in December 1998.
23. Lord Ganesha: Benevolent Deity for the Modern Hindu World, Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (Himalayan Academy, Concord, California, 1989).
*24. Glory of the Mother, Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1991, 1994), 105 pp.
*25. Kali the Mother, Sister Nivedita (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 1950, 1983), 111 pp.
*26. God as Mother, Swami Chidananda ((Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1953, 5th edition 1999), 111 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*27. Sri Mookambika, the Radiant Grace, Srikant (Integral Books, Payyanur, Kerala, 1982), 70 pp.
*28. Hanumat Vibhutin, edited by Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1987, 1993), 178 pp.
*29. Hindu Gods and Goddesses, Swami Harshananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 1987), 177 pp.
*30. Art of God Symbolism, Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1987, 1993), 46 pp.
*31. Mother Ganga, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1949, 4th edition: 2002), 103 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*32. All About Hindu Temples, Swami Harshananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 5th impression 1993), 59 pp.
33. Facets of Brahman; or, The Hindu Gods, Swami Chidbhavananda (Sri Ramakrishna Tapovanam, Tirupparaitturai, 1971), 172 pp. Rs. 9. MSU, BL1216.C54.
*34. Sri Namamrta: The Nectar of the Holy Name, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, 1982), 586 pp.
#35. Kushinagara, D.R. Patil (Archaeological Survey of India, 1981), 32 pp.
#36. Sanchi, Narender Nath and J.P. Saxena (Archaeological Survey of India, 1981), 26 pp.
#37. Sarnath, V.S. Agrawala (Archaeological Survey of India, 1980), 30 pp.
#38. Sravasti, M. Venkataramayya (Archaeological Survey of India, 1981), 30 pp.
39. The Bridge to the Three Holy Cities, Richard Salomon (Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1985), 524 pp. MSU has it, BL1239.32.N3713.
*40. Temples and Legends of Andhra Pradesh, N. Ramesan (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1988), 179 pp and 17 plates.
*41. Temples and Legends of Assam, B.K. Barua and H.V. Sreenivasa Murthy (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1988), 136 pp and 22 plates.
*42. Temples and Legends of Bengal, P.C. Roy Chaudhury, (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1967, 1988), 167 pp and 12 plates.
*43. Temples and Legends of Bihar, P.C. Roy Chaudhury (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1965, 1988), 189 pp and 12 plates.
*44. Temples of Gujarat, Souvenir of 436th Geeta Gnana Yagna (Ahmedabad Chinmaya Mission, Ahmedabad, 1987), 58 pp of text and 72 pp of ads. Bought in Aug. 1997.
*45. Temples and Legends of Himachal Pradesh, P.C. Roy Chaudhury (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1981), 200 pp and 14 plates.
*46. Temples and Legends of Kerala, K.R. Vaidyanathan (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1982, 1988), 216 pp and 30 plates.
*47. The Greatest Temples in Kerala: A Pilgrimage to Kerala Temples, 232 pp. Presented to me by S. Naman in January 2006 in Mumbai.
*48. Temples and Legends of Maharashtra, M.S. Mate (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1988), 235 pp and 22 plates.
*49. Temples of Tamilnad, R.K. Das (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1964, 1991), 275 pp and 16 plates.
*50. Temples of South India, K.R. Srinivasan (National Book Trust, Delhi, 1972, 1993), 246 pp.
*51. Immortal India (descriptions of holy spots in India), J.H. Dave (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1959-61, 1991), in 4 volumes. 851 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur 12/16/99.
52. City of the Cosmic Dance, Chidambaram, B. Natarajan (Orient Longmans, 1974), Southern Art Series: Vol. 2, 164 pp. MSU has it, BL1227.C48N376.
*53. Madurai Temple, Yogi Shuddananda Bharathi (South India Saiva Siddhanta Works Publishing Society, Tinnevelly, 1995), 26 pp. booklet.
*54. Somanatha: The Shrine Eternal, K.M. Munshi (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1976), 186 pp.
*55. Sri Venkateswara: The Lord of Seven Hills at Tirupati, P. Sitapati (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1968, 1989), 296 pp, 2 copies.
*56 Tirupathi Sri Venkateswara Balaji: Story and Mahatyam, retold by P.M. Muniswamy Chetty (Chukkala Singaiah Chetty, Tirupathy), 70 pp. Donated by Rani Advani in August 2002.
*57. Tirupati Sri Kshetra, Kannada Kulabhushana Adya Ramacharya, translated by C.N. Hiremath (Varadaraj Prakashana, Bangalore, 1988), 134 pp. Donated by John Grimes in June 2003.
*58. Sri Krishna: The Lord of Guruvayur, K.R. Vaidyanathan (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, 1974, 1992), 224 pp + 28 photographs.
59. Lord Ayyappan: The Dharma Sasta, Pyyappan (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 2nd edition, 1966), Rs. 15, 53 pp. MSU has it, BL1225.A9P9.
*60. Pilgrimage to Sabari, K.R. Vaidyanathan (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1992), 200 pp and 10 plates.
*61. Pilgrimage to Sringeri, M.S. M. Sharma (Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri, 2003), 40 pp. Received via Appa on 4/10/04 as free subscription copy.
*62. Ganga (Gods and Goddesses of India - 11), B.K. Chaturvedi (Books for All, Delhi, 1998), 113 pp. Bought at Bridgewater Temple, NJ, on January 1, 1999.
*63. Art and Architecture of Indian Temple, Vol. 3, S.K. Ramachandra Rao (Kalpatharu Research Academy, Bangalore, 1995), 324 pp. Donated by Mr. Nataraj of Bangalore, May 2000.
*64. Bharat Rekha in America: A Study of Hindu Temples in USA, Krishnamurti Panchapakesan (Kansas Medical Publishing, Topeka, Kansas, 2005), 188 pp.
*65. The Angirasa Guide to The Hindu Festivals and Puja, Angirasa Muni (Sacred Books, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1999), 343 pp. Purchased in May 1999.
*66. Hindu Festivals (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1990), 15 pp.
67. Hindu Holidays and Ceremonials, Rai Bahadur B.A. Gupte (Thacker Spink & Co, Calcutta, 1916), 275 pp. MSU has it, GT4876.A2G8.
68. Festivals of India, Brijendra Nath Sharma (Abhinav Publications, 1978), Rs. 130, 156 pp. MSU has it: GT4876.A2S5.
*69. Hindu Fasts and Festivals, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanadanagar, 7th edition 1993, 9th edition 2001), 176 pp. 2 copies, one purchased in 1998 and the other donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*70. Spiritual Import of Religious Festivals, Swami Krishnananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanadanagar, 1982, 1992), 254 pp.
*71. The Symbolism of Hindu Gods and Rituals. A. Parthasarathy (Vedanta Life Institute, Mumbai, 1983, 2001), 183 pp. Donated by Saroj Kapur in October 2004.
*72. Hindu Festivals and Sacred Days, Swami Harshananda (Ramakrishna Math, Bangalore, 1994), 114 pp. Obtained in India in December
*73. Festivals of India (Nehru Bal Pustakalaya, National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1982, 1998), 92 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/30/99.
*74. Festivals of India: Significance of the Celebrations, H.V. Shekar (Insight Books, Louisville, Kentucky, 2000), 128 pp. Donated by the author in Nov. 2000.
VA: SPIRITUAL WRITINGS AND SAYINGS OF GREAT INDIANS
1. Spiritual Treasure of Saint Ramadasa (1608-1681), V.H. Date (Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1975), 242 pp. MSU has it, Remote Storage BL1175.R256D38.
*2. Pathway to God Trod By Saint Ramalingar (1823-1874), G. Vanmikanathan (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1976), 781 pp.
*3. Light of Truth, or an English Translation of Satyarth Prakash of Swami Dayanand Saraswati (1824-1883), Chiranjiva Bharadwaja (Sarvadeshik Arya Pratinidhi Sabha, Delhi, 1975, 1984), 734 pp. Purchased in India in December 1998.
*4. The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna (1836-1886), in 2 volumes, recorded by Mahendranath Gupta and translated by Swami Nikhilananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 1942, 1994). Vol. 1: 531 pp; Vol. 2: 532 pp.
*5. The Gospel of Ramakrishna, recorded by Mahendranath Gupta and revised by Swami Abhedananda (The Vedanta Society, New York, 1907, 1947), 436 pp.
*6. Sayings of Sri Ramakrishna, An Exhaustive Collection (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 15th impression, 1990), 353 pp.
*7. Tales and Parables of Sri Ramakrishna (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 1943, 1990), 273 pp. Bought in Ganges, Michigan on 12/14/97.
*8. Thus Spake Sri Ramakrishna, compiled by Swami Suddhasattwananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 17th impression 1996), 89 pp. 2 copies. Donated by Jayanta Chaudhuri on 9/6/97.
*9. Thus Spake the Holy Mother, compiled by Swami Suddhasattwananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 11th impression 1996), 86 pp. 2 copies. Donated by Jayanta Chaudhuri on 9/6/97.
*10. The Message of Holy Mother (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 6th reprint 1985), 42 pp. booklet acquired in 9/2003.
*11. Thus Spake Vivekananda, compiled by Swami Suddhasattwananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 22nd impression 1996), 80 pp. 2 copies. Donated by Jayanta Chaudhuri on 9/6/97.
*12. Voice of Vivekananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 7th impression 1990), 40 pp booklet acquired in 9/2003.
*13. The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda, in 8 volumes, Mayavati Memorial Edition (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 1907, 1992).
*14. Selections from the Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 15th impression, 1998), 570 pp. Purchased in May 2001.
*15. Raja-Yoga, Swami Vivekananda (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 1895, 1978), 280 pp. Two copies; second one donated by Rani Advani in September 1999.
*16. Bhakti-Yoga, Swami Vivekananda (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 1895, 1974), 113 pp.
*17. Karma-Yoga, Swami Vivekananda (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 1895, 1974), 131 pp.
*18. Jnana-Yoga, Swami Vivekananda (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 1896, 1976), 399 pp. Second copy (1998) donated by Rani Advani in August 2002.
*19. Chicago Addresses, Swami Vivekananda (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 22nd impression, 1992), 46 pp.
*20. Swami Vivekananda's Addresses at World's Parliament of Religions, Chicago, 1893 (Advaita Ashrama, 1993), 56 pp. Donated by Shrikumar Poddar in April 1999.
*21. Vivekananda Writes to You, Swami Vivekananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 1976, 1993), 47 pp.
*22. Lectures from Colombo to Almora, Swami Vivekananda (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 11th impression, 1984), 437 pp.
*23. The Nationalistic and Religious Lectures of Swami Vivekananda, condensed and retold by Swami Tapasyananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 1985), 203 pp.
*24. Talks with Swami Vivekananda (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 1939, 1990), 500 pp.
*25. Thoughts of Power, Swami Vivekananda (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 12th edition, 1977), 40 pp.
*26. Mohan-Mala, A Gandhian Rosary, compiled by R.K. Prabhu (Navajivan Publishing House, Ahmedabad, 1949), 134 pp. Two copies.
*27. Mahatma: A Golden Treasury of Wisdom - Thoughts and Glimpses of Life, complied and edited by Meghshyam T. ajgaonkar (Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalaya, Bombay, 1995), 88 pp. Donated by Shrikumar Poddar in April 1999.
*28. The Collected Work of Ramana Maharshi (1879-1950), edited by Arthur Osborne (Sri Ramanasramam, Thiruvannamalai, 1968), 294 pp.
*29. Be As You Are: The Teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi, edited by David Goodman (Penguin Books, 1985, 1992), 244 pp.
*30. Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi, recorded by M.S. Venkataramiah (Sri Ramanasramam, Thiruvannamalai, 1955, 1994), 657 pp. Two copies.
*31. Divine Gems: A Treasure-House of Wisdom Teachings, souvenir volume published on the occasion of the Second Global International Divine Life Society Conference, Cuttack, Orissa, 2001 (Divine Life Society, 1st edition 2001), 317 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*32. Upadesa Sara of Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi (1879-1950), commentary by Swami Tejomayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1987, 1992), 81 pp.
*33. Talks on Upadesa Saram of Ramana Maharshi, commentary by Swami Dayananda (Sri Gangadhareswar Trust, Rishikesh, 1987), 143 pp.
*34. Discourses by Shri Brahma Chaitanya Maharaj (Gondavalekar), compiled by G.S. Gokhale (Gondavalekar Sansthan, Gondavale, 1994, 1997), 387 pp. Donated by Mokashi family in December 1998.
*35. Commentaries on Living, from the Notebooks of by J. Krishnamurti, edited by D. Rajagopal (Krishnamurti Foundation of India, Madras).
First Series (1956, 1995), 254 pp. Purchased from Nataraj Books in April 1999.
Second Series (1958, 1995), 242 pp. Purchased from Nataraj Books in April 1999.
Third Series (1960, 1995), 382 pp. Donated by Navin and Anuradha Alahari on 10/2/97.
*36. The Flight of the Eagle: Authentic Report of Talks and Discussions, J. Krishnamurti (Perennial Library, New York, 1973), 154 pp. Donated by Rani Advani in Dec. 1997.
*37. Talks and Dialogues, J. Krishnamurti (Avon, 1968, 1971), 252 pp. Donated by Rani Advani in September 1999.
*38. Krishnamurti's Journal, J. Krishnamurti (Harper & Row, San Francisco, 1982), 100 pp. Donated by Rani Advani in August 2002.
*39. The Mind of J. Krishnamurti, edited by L.S.R. Vas (Jaico Publishing House, Mumbai, 1971, 1997), 319 pp. Donated by Rani Advani in 10/00.
*40. Chinmaya Uvacha: Collection of Quotes, Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1988, 1994), 117 pp.
*41. Think!, quotes by Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1989, 1993), 16 pp.
*42. Think Again!, quotes by Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1989, 1993), 16 pp.
*43. Evergreen Messages, quotes by Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Mumbai, 1995, 1996), 365 pp. Purchased in October 2000.
*44. Dialogues With Swami Dayananda (Sri Gangadhareswar Trust, Rishikesh, 1988), 108 pp. 2 copies.
*45. The Divine Life, Swami Ramdas (Anandashram, Kerala, 1934, 1991), 401 pp.
*46. At The Feet of God, Swami Ramdas (Anandashram, Kerala, 1928, 1986), 74 pp.
*47. The Sayings of Ramdas, Swami Ramdas (Anandashram, Kerala, 1933, 1982), 67 pp.
*48. Glimpses of Divine Vision, Swami Ramdas (Anandashram, Kerala, 1944, 1992), 92 pp.
*49. Thus Spake Ramdas, Swami Ramdas (Anandashram, Kerala, 1961, 1992), pocket booklet, 78 pp.
*50. Whispers from Eternity, Paramahansa Yogananda (Self-Realization Fellowship, Los Angeles, California, 1935, 1975), 186 pp.
*51. Sayings of Paramahansa Yogananda (Self-Realization Fellowship, Los Angeles, California, 1952, 1986), 126 pp. Donated by Rani Advani in August 2002.
*52. God, World and Soul: Reflections on Saintly Sayings (Vachanas), Siddheshwar Swamiji (Academy of Comparative Philosophy and Religion, Hindwadi, Belgaum, 1990), 127 pp. Donated by Manohar Naga, December 1995.
*53. Speaking of Siva (collection of vachanas of four Kannada saints), translated by A.K. Ramanujan (Penguin Books, Delhi, 1973), 199 pp.
*54. Golden Words: Teachings of Jagadguru Sri Chandrasekhara Bharati, compiled by V.R. Gowrishankar and Vijay Venkateshwar (Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri, 1992, 1994), 64 pp. booklet.
*55. Conversations with Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, J.S. Hislop (Sri Sathya Sai Books and Publications Trust, India, 1978), 212 pp. Donated by Geeta Iyer in November 1998.
*56. The Perfect Relationship: The Guru and the Disciple, Swami Muktananda (translated by Swami Chidvilasananda) (SYDA Foundation, South Fallsburg, New York, 1980, 1985), 210 pp. Donated by Rani Advani in December 1997.
*57. Kindle My Heart: Wisdom and Inspiration from a Living Master, Gurumayi Chidvilasananda, two volumes (Prentice Hall Press, New York, 1989). Vol. 1: 214 pp; Vol. 2: 205 pp. Donated by Rani Advani in December 1997.
*58. Some Moments with the Master: Spiritual Dialogues with the Sufi Saint Sai Rochaldas Sahib, R.M. Hari (H.M. Damodar, Bombay, 1995), 449 pp. Donated by H.M. Damodar in August 1998.
*59. For My Children: Selected Teachings of Divine Mother Ammachi, Mata Amritanandamayi (Mata Amritanandamayi Center, San Ramon, California, 1994), 191 pp. Sumabala Reddy Memorial collection (7/99).
*60. For My Children: Spiritual Teachings, Mata Amritanandamayi (Mata Amritanandamayi Mission Trust, Vallickavu, Quilon District, Kerala, 1986, 1989), booklet, 186 pp. Donated by Rani Advani in August 2002.
*61. Immortal Light: Advice to Householders, Mata Amritanandamayi (Mata Amritanandamayi Mission Trust, Amritapuri, Kerala, 1984), booklet, 104 pp. Donated by Rani Advani in August 2002.
*62. Petals of Truth, Svami Purna (Adhyatmik Foundation, Inc.), booklet, 15 pp. Donated by Rani Advani in August 2002.
*63. Guidance from the Guru: Letters from Sadguru Swami Tapovanam (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1976), 41 pp. Donated by Rani Advani in August 2002.
*64. Collected Works of the Mother Centenary De Luxe Edition (Sri Aurobindo Ashram Trust, Pondicherry, 1972-1987), 14 of 16 volumes (volumes 6 and 7 not donated). Donated by Haresh and Pragna Pandya on 4/7/02. Each volume about 400 pages.
*65. Handbook of Offspring of God and Play of God, Swami R. Vaidyanathan (Remaji), edited by Meera Grimes (GMS, Okemos, Michigan, 2002), 173 pp. Purchased in Sept. 2002.
*66. The Holy Science, Swami Sri Yukteswar (Self-Realization Fellowship, Los Angeles, 1949, 1972), 77 pp.
*67. Way to Divine Bliss, Jayadayal
Goyandka (Gita Press, Gorakhpur, 5th edition 2002, #481), 92 pp.
Donation by Madan Kaura & Madhvi Doshi on 1/1/07.
*68. The Secret of Jnanayoga, twenty-seven
discourses by Jayadayal Goyandka (Gita Press, Gorakhpur, 5th edition
2003, #520), 266 pp. Donation by Madan Kaura & Madhvi Doshi on 1/1/07.
*69. God is Everything, Swami Ramsukhdas
(Gita Press, Gorakhpur, 4th edition 2003, #634), 58 pp. Donation by
Madan Kaura & Madhvi Doshi on 1/1/07.
*70. Discovery of Truth and Immortality,
Swami Ramsukhdas (Gita Press, Gorakhpur, 2nd edition 2004, #1438),
235 pp. Donation by Madan Kaura & Madhvi Doshi on 1/1/07.
*71. For Salvation of Mankind, Swami
Ramsukhdas (Gita Press, Gorakhpur, 2003, #1470), 251 pp. Hindi version: Maanavamatrake
Kalyanke Liye, #1447. Donation by Madan Kaura & Madhvi Doshi on 1/1/07.
*72. What is Dharma? What is God?, booklet by Jayadayal Goyandka (Gita Press, Gorakhpur, #64), 64 pp. Donation by Madan Kaura & Madhvi Doshi on 1/1/07.
VB: SPIRITUAL BIOGRAPHIES
*1. Life and Thought of Sankaracharya, Govind Chandra Pande (Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1994), 384 pp.
*2. Adi Sankara: His Life and Times, Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswati of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, translated by T.M.P. Mahadevan (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, 1988), 177 pp.
*3. Sankara the Missionary, Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1990), 132 pp.
*4. Preceptors of Advaita, edited by T.M.P. Mahadevan (Samata Books, Chennai, 1968, 2003), 570 pp. Obtained from India in December 2005.
5. Traditions of the Seven Rsis, J.E. Mitchiner (Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1982), 350 pp. MSU has it, BL1215.R49M57.
*6. Life of Sri Ramanuja, Swami Ramakrishnananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore, 1959, 1992), 279 pp. Donated by Shrikumar Poddar in April 1999.
*7. Ten Saints of India, T.M.P. Mahadevan (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1961, 1971), 147 pp.
*8. Saints of India, Anna (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, Fourth impression, 1991), 105 pp.
*9. Saints and Mystics, by various authors (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 1990), 247 pp.
*10. Lives of Saints, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar; 1941, 5th edition 1999, 6th edition 2002), 479 pp. 2 copies, one received from MLBD 1/2000 and other donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*11. Sixty-three Nayanar Saints, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1962, 4th edition 1999), 174 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*12. Modern Saints and Mystics, Major-General A.N. Sharma (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 2000, 1969, 5th edition 1997), 214 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*13. Periya Puranam, A Tamil Classic on the Great Saiva Saints of South India by Sekkizhaar (11th century A.D.), condensed English version by G. Vanmikanathan (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 1985), 596 pp. Donated by Srinivasa Appachar, March 1996.
*14. Sri Basavesvara: Eighth Centenary Commemoration Volume (1131-1167) (Government of Mysore, Bangalore, 1967), 541 pp. Donated by Loki Naga in March 1997.
*15. Basavanna, M. Chidananda Murthy (National Book Trust, Delhi, 1972, 1991), 111 pp. Donated by Jayanta Chaudhuri on 9/6/97.
16. Mysticism in India: The Poet-Saints of Maharashtra, R.D. Ranade (State University of New York Press, Albany, 1933, 1983), 494 pp. MSU has it, BL1215.M9R268.1983.
*17. Peeps into Mysticism, D. Ramaswamy Iyengar, 141 pp. Donated by John Grimes in June 2003.
18. Stories of Indian Saints, Translation of Mahipati's Marathi Bhaktavijaya, by J.E. Abbott and N.R. Godbole (Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1982), 1006 pp. MSU has it, PK2404.P6.
19. Minstrels of God, Bankey Behari (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1970), 344 pp (two parts in one volume). MSU has it, PK2908.B4.
*20. Living Biographies of Great Religious Leaders, Henry Thomas and Dana Lee Thomas (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1955, 1996), 250 pp. Bought in Madras 12/1997.
21. Six Illuminates of Modern India, Dilip Kumar Roy (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1982), 200 pp. MSU has it, BL1170.R68.
22. Great Indians, S. Radhakrishnan (Kalyani Publishers, Ludhiana, 1949, 1973), 127 pp. MSU has it, DS481.A1R2.1973.
*23. Guru Nanak (1469-1539), Gopal Singh (National Book Trust, Delhi, 1967, 1992), 87 pp.
24. Surdas: Poet, Singer, Saint (1479-1584), John H. Hawley (Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi), Rs. 190.
*25. Guru Gobind Singh (1666-1708), Gopal Singh (National Book Trust, Delhi, 1966, 1992), 98 pp.
*26. Rishi Dayananda Saraswati (1824-1883), D.N. Vasudeva (D.A.V. Publications Foundation, Delhi, 1990), 119 pp. Purchased in India in December 1998.
*27. Dayanand: His Life and Works, Suraj Bhan (Arya Pradeshik Pratinidhi Sabha, New Delhi, 7th reprint 1993), 120 pp. Purchased in India in December 1998.
28. Dayananda Saraswati: His Life and Ideas (1824-1883), J.T.F. Jordens (Oxford University Press, Delhi, 1978), 368 pp. MSU, BL1255.D3J67.
*29. Sri Ramakrishna, the Great Master, Swami Saradananda, 2 vols. (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 1952, 1996). Vol. 1: 563 pp; Vol. 2: 518 pp. Donated by Jayanta Chaudhuri on 9/6/97.
*30. The Life of Ramakrishna (1836-1886), Romain Rolland (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 1929, 1979), 303 pp.
*31. Ramakrishna and His Message, Swami Vivekananda (Advaita Ashrama, 1971, 1982), 119 pp.
*32. The Face of Silence, Dhan Gopal Mukerji (Servire Publishers, Wassenaar, Holland, 1926, 1973), 255 pp. Donated by C.A. Reddy, 1995.
*33. Ramakrishna: The Man and the Power, Swami Gnaneswarananda (The Vedanta Society, Chicago, 1936), 125 pp.
*34. The Visions of Sri Ramakrishna, compiled by Swami Yogeshananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 1973, 1980), 142 pp.
*35. God of All: Sri Ramakrishnas Approach to Religious Pluralism, Claude Alan Stark (Claude Stark Inc., Cape Cod, MA, 1974), 236 pp. Donated by Padmani Karna in March 1998.
*36. Sri Ramakrishna (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 4th impression 1989), 30 pp booklet acquired in September 2003.
*37. Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi, Swami Gambhirananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 1955, 1986), 540 pp.
*38. Sri Sarada Devi: Life and Teachings (1853-1920), Swami Tapasyananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 1982), 130 pp.
*39. The Life of Swami Vivekananda by his Eastern and Western Disciples (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 1912, 1995), in 2 volumes. Vol. 1: 629 pp; Vol. 2: 696 pp. Donated by Jayanta Chaudhuri on 9/6/97.
*40. The Life of Vivekananda and The Universal Gospel (1863-1902), Romain Rolland (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 1931, 1975), 382 pp.
*41. Vivekananda: A Biography, Swami Nikhilananda (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 8th Indian impression 1996), 350 pp. Bought July 1998.
*42. The Master As I Saw Him, Sister Nivedita (Udbodhan Office, Calcutta, 1910, 1977), 357 pp.
*43. Notes of Some Wanderings with the Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902), Sister Nivedita (Udbodhan Office, Calcutta, 6th edition, 1975), 127 pp.
*44. Swamiji And His Message, Sister Nivedita (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 3rd reprint, 1980), 60 pp.
*45. A Short Life of Swami Vivekananda, Swami Tejasananda (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 1940, 1979), 106 pp. 2 copies.
*46. Swami Vivekananda: Awakener of Modern India, R. Ramakrishnan (Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 3rd edition, 1986), 109 pp.
*47. Swami Vivekananda, Prophet and Pathfinder, Swami Jitatmananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 2nd edition 1985), 190 pp.
*48. Swami Vivekananda and His Work, Swami Abhedananda (Ramakrishna Vedanta Math, Calcutta, 1924, 1982), 32 pp. Donated by Shrikumar Poddar in April 1999.
*49. Swami Vivekananda: His Life and Mission, Swami Ranganathananda, Institute Booklets No. 2 (The Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Calcutta, 1963, 1966), 20 pp.
*50. Swami Vivekananda's Synthesis of Science and Religion, Swami Ranganathananda, Institute Booklets No. 6 (The Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Calcutta, 1964, 1967), 64 pp.
*51. Swami Vivekananda and the Future of India, Swami Ranganathananda, Institute Booklets No. 13 (The Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Calcutta, 1966), 24 pp.
*52. The Meeting of East and West in Swami Vivekananda, Swami Ranganathananda, Institute Booklets No. 28 (The Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Calcutta, 1968), 131 pp. Two copies.
*53. Swami Vivekananda and Human Excellence, Swami Ranganathananda (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 1990, 1991), 64 pp.
*54. Swami Vivekananda's Impact at the Parliament of Religions, Swami Tathagatananda (Vedanta Society of New York, New York, 1993), 43 pp.
*55. Swami Vivekananda: A Hundred Years Since ChicagoA Commemorative Volume (Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, Calcutta, 1994), 955 pp. Donated by Gigi Bhaswati Ray, June 2000.
*56. Invitation to Holy Company, Being the Memoirs of Ten Direct Disciples of Sri Ramakrishna, Swami Jnanatmananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 1979, 1992), 115 pp.
*57. Swami Turiyananda, a Direct Disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, Swami Ritajananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore, 1973), 198 pp. Sumabala Reddy Memorial collection (7/99).
*58. Nagmahasaya, A Saintly Householder Disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, Sarat Chandra Chakravarty (Sri Ramakrishna Math. Madras, 5th impresion 1990), 143 pp.
*59. Mahatma Gandhi: A Great Life in Brief (1869-1948), Vincent Sheean (Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, Delhi, 1954, 1982), 182 pp.
*60. An Autobiography, or The Story of My Experiments with Truth, M.K. Gandhi, translated from original in Gujarati by Mahadev Desai (Navajivan Trust, Ahmedabad, 1927, 1996), 420 pp. Brought over by Kerry Stiff, 5/1997.
*61. Gandhi's Life in His Own Words, compiled by Krishna Kripalani (Navajivan Publishing House, Ahmedabad, 1983), 96 pp.
*62. Gandhi the Man, Eknath Easwaran (Nilgiri Press, Petaluma, California, 1973, 1983), 184 pp.
*63. Mahayogi Sri Aurobindo (1872-1950), R.R. Diwakar (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1953, 1988), 292 pp. 2 copies; second one donated by John Grimes in June 2003.
*64. Sri Aurobindo, Navajata (National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1972, 1996), 83 pp. 2 copies (one copy for this Section, other for Section IX).
*65. Ramana Maharshi (1879-1950), K. Swaminathan (National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1975, 1996), 133 pp. Bought in Delhi in December 1996.
*66. In Search of Self - Selected Writings of Arunachala Bhakta Bhagawat, translated by Dennis J. Hartel (Arunachala Ashrama, New York, 1987), 175 pp. Anonymous donation 1/2002.
*67. In Quest of God, Swami Ramdas (1884-1963), (Anandashram, Kahangad, Kerala, 1925; and Blue Dove Press, San Diego, California, 1994), 166 pp.
*68. In the Vision of God, Swami Ramdas (Anandashram, Kerala, 1935, 1992), 461 pp.
*69. World is God, Swami Ramdas (Ananashram, Kerala, 1955, 1994), 335 pp.
*70. Autobiography of Swami Sivananda (1887-1963), Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 6th edition 1995, 8th edition 2003), 176 pp. 2 copies, one bought from Nataraj Books in April 1997 and the other donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*71. Sivananda the Perfect Master, Swami Narayanananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1945, 2nd edition 2002), 191 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*72. Raja Yoga, Volume 4 of the Life and Works of Swami Sivananda, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Fremantle Branch, Australia, 1987), 373 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*73. Bhakti Yoga, Volume 5 of the Life and Works of Swami Sivananda, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Fremantle Branch, Australia, 1987), 308 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*74. Vedanta (Jnana Yoga), Volume 6 of the Life and Works of Swami Sivananda, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Fremantle Branch, Australia, 1987), 373 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*75. From Man to God-Man: The Inspiring Life Story of Sri Swami Sivananda, N. Ananthanarayanan (Sivananda Press, Durban, 1998), 525 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*76. Miracles of Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 4th edition 1999), 175 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*77. Swami Sivananda, A Modern Saint (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 2000, 2nd edition 2003), 48 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*78. Gurudev Sivananda: Holy Centenary Commemorative Pictorial Volume (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1987, 2nd edition 2002), 192 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*79. Divine Vision: Visible Vision of the Formless Name (108 names of Swami Chidananda), a pictorial volume on Swami Chidananda published on the occasion of the Second Global International Divine Life Society Conference, Cuttack, Orissa, 2001 (Divine Life Society, 1st edition 2001), 113 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*80. The Ultimate Journey, a pictorial volume on Swami Chidananda published on the occasion of the Second Global International Divine Life Society Conference, Cuttack, Orissa, 2001 (Divine Life Society, 1st edition 2001), 152 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*81. Sivananda, A Modern Saint (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 2000, 2nd edition 2003), 48 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*82. My Life, Swami Krishnananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1st edition 2001), 64 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*83. A Steady Light: Swami Gurudevananda, the life of a Western disciple ((Divine Life Society of Maryland, USA, 2003), 260 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*84. T.V. Kapali Sastri (1886-1953), Prema Nandakumar (munshiram Manoharlal, New Delhi, 1998), 126 pp. Donated by John Grimes in June 2003.
*85. Sri Chandrasekhara Bharati Swaminah: A Short Life Sketch, R. Krishnaswami Aiyar (Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri, 1952, 2004), 28 pp. Free owing to Tattvaloka subscription.
*86. Moved by Love: The Memoirs of Vinoba Bhave (1895-1982), translated by Marjorie Sykes (Sat Sahitya Sahayogi Sangh, Hyderabad, 1994), 303 pp. Donated by Shrikumar Poddar in April 1999.
*87. Love Never Faileth: The Inspiration of Saint Francis, Saint Augustine, Saint Paul, and Mother Teresa, Eknath Easwaran (Nilgiri Press, Petaluma, California, 1984, 1989), 207 pp.
*88. The Making of a Teacher: Conversations with Eknath Easwaran, Tim and Carol Flinders (Nilgiri Press, Petaluma, California, 1989), 191 pp.
*89. Autobiography of a Yogi, Paramahansa Yogananda (Self-Realization Fellowship, Los Angeles, California, 1946, 1994), 499 pp.
*90. Paramahansa Yogananda: In Memoriam (Self-Realization Fellowship, Los Angeles, 1958, 1989), 125 pp. Sumabala Reddy Memorial collection (7/99).
91. Yogi Shri Krishna Prem, Dilip K. Roy (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1968). MSU Remote Storage, B5134.S75R6.
*92. Srila-Prabhupada-Lilamrta: A Biography of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, in 6 volumes, Satsvarupa dasa Goswami (Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, 1980-83). Vol. 3 is missing; and there are 2 copies of vol. 2.
*93. Prabhupada, Satsvarupa dasa Goswami (Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, 1983, 1984), 362 pp.
*94. Perfect Questions, Perfect Answers: Conversations Between Prabhupada and Bob Cohen (Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, 1983, 1991), 110 pp.
*95. Spiritual Gems: Being Letters from Two Great Masters, 1894 to 1948, edited by Charan Singh (Radha Soami Satsang, Beas, India, 1958), 513 pp.
*96. The Saint of Gondawali: The Life and Sayings of Shri Brahma Chaitanya, K.V. Belsare (Shri Chaitanyopasana, Gondawale, 1961, 1988), 316 pp. Donated by Sudhakar Kulkarni 3/1995.
*97. A Hundred Years of Light: Felicitations to Sri Kanchi Kamakoti (1894-1994), Vol. 2 (in English) (A. Kuppaswami, Kanchipuram, 1993), 131 pp + 64 B/W photos + several color photos. Donated by S.P. and Janaki Padmanabhan in October 1997.
*98. The Journey of a Master: Swami Chinmayananda: The Man, The Path, The Teaching, Nancy Patchen (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1989, 1994), 335 pp.
*99. Unto Him: Our Beloved Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1994), 164 pp.
*100. My Children: A Photo Essay of Swami Chinmayananda with Children from Around the World, compiled by Rose Ann Blau (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1994), 113 pp.
*101. At Every Breath, a Teaching: Stories About the Life and Teachings of Swami Chinmayananda, Rudite Emir (Chinmaya Publications, Piercey, California, 1999), 318 pp. Anonymously donated in April 2001.
*102. Sai Baba Avatar: A New Journey into Power and Glory, Howard Murphet (The McMillan Company, Delhi, 1978), 288 pp. Donated by Geeta Iyer in November 1998.
*103. The Glory of Puttaparthi, V. Balu (S.B. Publications, Bangalore, 1980), 379 pp. Donated by Geeta Iyer in November 1998.
*104. Living Divinity, Shakuntala Balu (S.B. Publications, Bangalore, 1983), 360 pp. Donated by Geeta Iyer in November 1998.
*105. The Advent of Sathya Sai, Vinayak K. Gokak (Sri Sathya Sai Prakashan, Gauhati, 1977, 1982), 46 pp. Donated by Geeta Iyer in November 1998.
*106. Shirdi Sai and Sathya Sai are One and the Same, A.D. Bharwani and V. Malhotra (Sai Sahitys Samithi, Bombay, 1983), 109 pp. Donated by Geeta Iyer in November 1998.
*107. Baba Shashtyabdapoorthi Number (Bhavan's Journal, Bombay, 1985), 112 pp. Donated by Geeta Iyer in November 1998.
*108. and the greatest is Love: My Experiences with Bhagvan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, Annemarie Marwah (annemarie Marwah, New Delhi, 1985), 128 pp. Donated by Geeta Iyer in November 1998.
*109. Good Chances, Howard Levin (Sathya Sai Book Center of America, Tustin, CA, 1985), 242 pp. Donated by Geeta Iyer in November 1998.
*110. Divine Memories of Sathya Sai Baba, Diana Baskin (Birth Day Publishing Co., Ojai, CA, 1990), 296 pp. Donated by Geeta Iyer in November 1998.
*111 Avatar, Verily!, reproduction of the newly added 46th chapter in the 1990 edition of Baba: Satya Sai (Part II), Ra. Ganapati (Divya Vidya Trust, Madras, 1990), 92 pp. Donated by Geeta Iyer in November 1998.
*112 Life is a Challege--Meet It!, Joy Thomas (Ontic Book Publishers, Beaumont, CA, 1991), 199 pp. Donated by Geeta Iyer in November 1998.
*113 A Catholic Priest Meets Sai Baba, Don Mario Mazzoleni, translated by Christian Moevs (Leela Press, Faber, VA, 1994), 285 pp. Donated by Geeta Iyer in November 1998.
*114 Loving God: 85 Years Under the Watchful Eye of the Lord, N. Kasturi (Sri Sathya Sai Books and Publications Trust, Prasanthi Nilayam, Andhra Pradesh, 1982), donated by Geeta Iyer, 390 pp.
*115 In the Company of a Siddha: Interviews and Conversations with Swami Muktananda (S.Y.D.A. Foundation, South Fallsburg, New York, 1978, 1985), 164 pp. Donated by Rani Advani in December 1997.
*116 Satsang with Baba: Questions and Answers Between Swami Muktananda and His Devotees, vol. 1 (S.Y.D.A. Foundation, Oakland, CA, 1974), 348 pp. Donated by John Grimes in March 2000.
*117 Satsang with Baba: Questions and Answers Between Swami Muktananda and His Devotees, vol. 2 (S.Y.D.A. Foundation, Oakland, CA, 1976), 382 pp. Donated by John Grimes in March 2000.
*118 "Only Love," Sri Daya Mata (Self-Realization Fellowship, Los Angeles, 1971, 1976), 277 pp. Donated by John Grimes in March 2000.
*119 Ammachi: A Biography of Mata Amritanandamayi, Swami Amritaswarupananda (Mata Amritanandamayi Center, San Ramon, California, 1994), 348 pp. Donated by Rani Advani in May 1998.
*120. A Glimpse of Divinity: Shri Swami Samarth, Maharaj of Akkalkot, Mukund M. Hanumante (Akkalkot Swami Samarth Foundation, Virginia, 1999), 180 pp. Donated by author in September 1999.
*121. Glimpses of Great Lives, Swami Tathagatananda (The Vedanta Society of New York, 1989), 247 pp.
*122. Profiles in Greatness, Swami Sastrananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 1987), 153 pp.
*123. Great Women of India, edited by Swami Madhavananda and Ramesh Chandra Majumdar (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 1953, 1993), 551 pp.
*124. Women and the Ideal of Purity, initiated by Swami Chidananda and compiled by Sivananda Matri Satsanga (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1st edition: 2002), 422 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*125. Women of Power and Grace: Nine Astonishing, Inspiring Luminaries of our Time, Timothy Conway (The Wake Up Press, Santa Barbara, California, 1994, 1995), 352 pp. Donated by Rani Advani on 4/5/1998.
*126. How God Came into My Life, 22 Eminent Contributors (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1963, 1998), 104 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/16/99.
VIA: MEDITATION AND SPIRITUAL LIVING
1. Sadhana: A Textbook of the Psychology and Practice of the Techniques to Spiritual Perfection, Swami Sivananda (1887-1963) (The Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1967), 719 pp. MSU, BL1228.S57.
*2. Sadhanas, or Preparations for Higher Life, Swami Vivekananda (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 8th edition, 1982), 28 pp.
*3. SadhanaThe Spiritual Way, Swami Krishnananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1996, 2nd edition: 2001), 127 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*4. Hints to Aspirants, Swami Ramdas (1884-1963) (Anandashram, Kerala, 1959, 1993), 193 pp.
*5. The Pathless Path, Swami Ramdas (1884-1963) (Anandashram, Kerala, 1947, 1985), 42 pp.
*6. The Science of Self Realization, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, 1977, 1984), 417 pp. 2 copies.
*7. The Path of Perfection, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, 1979, 1993), 206 pp. 3 copies (one hardcover, two softcover).
*8. The Nectar of Devotion: The Complete Science of Bhakti-yoga, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, 1970, 1982), 523 pp.
*9. The Nectar of Instruction, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, 1975, 1991), 130 pp.
*10. Renunciation Through Wisdom, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, 1992), 254 pp.
*11. Elevation to Krsna Consciousness, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, 1973, 1993), 100 pp.
*12. On the Way to Krsna, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, 1987), 79 pp.
*13. Man's Eternal Quest, Paramahansa Yogananda (1893-1952) (Self-Realization Fellowship, Los Angeles, California, 1975, 1990), 484 pp.
*14. The Divine Romance, Paramahansa Yogananda (Self-Realization Fellowship, Los Angeles, California, 1986, 1987), 468 pp.
*15. Where There is Light, Paramahansa Yogananda (Self-Realization Fellowship, Los Angeles, California, 1988, 1989), 468 pp.
*16. Meditation and Spiritual Life, Swami Yatiswarananda (Ramakrishna Math, Bangalore, 1979, 1995), 705 pp.
*17. Meditation, Monks of the Ramakrishna Order (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 1984, 1995), 214 pp.
*18. Meditation: Its Process, Practice, and Culmination, Swami Satprakashananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 1976, 1994), 264 pp.
*19. Meditation, Ecstasy and Illumination: An Overview of Vedanta, Swami Ashokananda (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 1990, 1993), 261 pp. Bought January 2001 from Vivekananda Society of Chicago booth at Troy Temple.
*20. Meditation, Mind and Patanjali's Yoga: A Practical Guide to Spiritual Growth for Everyone, Swami Bhaskarananda (Viveka Press, Seattle, 2001), 254 pp. Purchased in May 2001.
*21. Meditating with Children: The Art of Concentration and Centering, Deborah Rozman (University of the Trees Press, Boulder Creek, CA, 1975, 1977), 151 pp. Sumabala Reddy Memorial collection (7/99).
*22. Concentration and Meditation, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1945, 9th edition 1994, 10th edition 1997), 288 pp. Two copies. One brought by Mr. Nataraj in July 1997 and other donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*23. Voice of the Himalayas, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 6th edition 1996), 256 pp. Two copies, one purchased in India in December 1998 and other donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*24. Meditation: A Journey from the Known to the Unknown, S. Krishnamurthy (Vijayam Bharani Trust, Bangalore, 1986, 1989), 130 pp. Donated by Rani Advani in August 2002. In box.
*25. Meditation: A Simple 8-Point Program for Translating Spiritual Ideals into Daily Life, Eknath Easwaran (Nilgiri Press, Tomales, California, 1978, 1991), 251 pp.
*26. The Unstruck Bell: Powerful New Strategies for Using a Mantram, Eknath Easwaran (Nilgiri Press, Tomales, California, 1977, 1993), 220 pp.
*27. MindIts Mysteries and Control, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1935, 14th edition: 2001), 347 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*28. The Mind and Its Control, Swami Budhananda (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 1971, 1978), 112 pp.
*29. Conquest of Mind, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1962, 7th edition: 2002), 320 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*30. Conquest of Mind, Eknath Easwaran (Nilgiri Press, Tomales, California, 1988, 1992), 183 pp.
*31. Original Goodness, Eknath Easwaran (Nilgiri Press, Tomales, California, 1989). 240 pp.
*32. The Compassionate Universe: The Power of the Individual to Heal the Environment, Eknath Easwaran (Nilgiri Press, Tomales, California, 1989), 188 pp.
*33. Climbing the Blue Mountain: A Guide for the Spiritual Journey, Eknath Easwaran (Nilgiri Press, Tomales, California, 1992). 175 pp.
*34. Your Life is Your Message: Finding Harmony with Yourself, Others and the Earth, Eknath Easwaran (Nilgiri Press, Tomales, California, 1993). 126 pp.
*35. Words to Live By: Inspiration for Every Day, Eknath Easwaran (Nilgiri Press, Tomales, California, 1990, 1993), 383 pp.
*36. Bliss Divine, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1964, 6th edition: 2004), 510 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*37. Bliss is Within, Swami Chidananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1991, 2nd edition: 1999), 255 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*39. Practice of Brahmacharya, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1934, 10th edition: 1993), 206 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*40. Sure Ways for Success in Life and God-Realization, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1936, 16th edition: 2003), 255 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*41. Easy Path to God-Realization, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 2nd edition: 2002), 142 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*42. Bhakti and Sankirtan, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1941, 4th edition: 2000), 207 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*43. Light, Power and Wisdom, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1944, 38th edition: 2004), 175 pp booklet. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*44. How to Cultivate Virtues and Eradicate Vices, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1952, 5th edition: 2002), 272 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*45. Ethical Teachings, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1946, 5th edition: 1995), 144 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*46. Ananda Gita (The Song of Bliss), Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1950, 4th edition: 1995), 128 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*47. How to Become Rich, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1950, 3rd edition: 2003), 64 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*48. Wisdom in Humour, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1951, 2nd edition: 2003), 168 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*49. Pearls of Wisdom, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1958, 3rd edition: 2002), 126 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*50. Precepts for Practice, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1958, 2nd edition: 2003), 206 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*51. Himalaya Jyoti, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1959, 2nd edition: 2001), 111 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*52. Maha Yoga, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1959, 3rd edition: 2004), 24 pp booklet. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*53. Parables of Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1955, 4th edition: 2004), 199 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*54. Moral and Spiritual Regeneration of the World, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1957, 3rd edition: 2002), 111 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*55. Spiritual Experiences, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1957, 7th edition: 2001), 222 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*56. Self Knowledge, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1958, 3rd edition: 1995), 256 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*57. Revelation, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1958, 2nd edition: 2004), 286 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*58. Sermonettes of Swami Sivananda, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 4th edition: 1995), 176 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*59. Universal Moral Lessons, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1959, 2nd edition: 2003), 95 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*60. In the Hours of Communion, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1960, 2nd edition: 1997), 157 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*61. Spiritual Treasure, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1962, 3rd edition: 1999), 111 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*62. Thought Power, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1962, 14th edition: 2004), 127 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*63. Satsanga and Svadhyaya: The Glory, the Importance, and the Life-Transforming Power of Holy Company and Spiritual Books, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1965, 2nd edition: 1996), 96 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*64. Elixir Divine, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 13th edition: 2003), 63 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*65 Illumination, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1961, 2nd edition: 2002), 111 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*66. Guidelines to Illumination, Swami Chidananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1976, 3rd edition: 1996), 192 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*67. May I Answer That?, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1992, 3rd edition: 1999), 216 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*68. Your Questions Answered, Swami Krishnananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1995, 2nd edition: 2001), 388 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*69. Eternal Messages of Swami Chidananda, Swami Vimalananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1976, 3rd edition: 1999), 95 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*70. A Guide to Noble Living, Swami Chidananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1973, 3rd edition: 1999), 106 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*71. A New Beginning, Swami Chidananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1991, 2nd edition: 1999), 79 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*72. Light Fountain, Swami Chidananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 5th edition: 1991), 196 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*73. The Path Beyond Sorrow, Swami Chidananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 3rd edition: 1991), 270 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*74. Path to Blessedness, Swami Chidananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1973, 3rd edition: 2001), 142 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*75. Twenty Important Spiritual Instructions, Swami Chidananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1993, 3rd edition: 2000), 104 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*76. Ponder These Truths: Early Morning Meditation Talks, Swami Chidananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1991, 3rd edition: 2001), 379 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*77. The Truth that Liberates: Early Morning Meditation Talks, Swami Chidananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1993, 3rd edition: 2003), 48 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*78. A Call to Liberation, compiled from Swami Sivananda's talks by Swami Chidananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1st edition: 1997), 484 pp. 2 copies, one donated by Rani Advani in October 2000 and the other by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*79. Essentials of the Higher Values of Life, Swami Chidananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1st edition: 1998), 118 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*80. Trust God: Early Morning Meditation Talks, Swami Atmaswarupananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 2001), 187 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*81. Light on the Yoga Way of Life, Swami Chidananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1st edition: 2001), 63 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*82. Renunciation: A Life of Surrender and Trust, Swami Chidananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1st edition: 2002), 48 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*83. The Ascent of the Spirit, Swami Krishnananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1979, 3rd edition: 1993), 208 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*84. Self-Realization: Its Meaning and Method, Swami Krishnananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1987, 3rd edition: 1999), 64 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*85. Essays in Life
and Eternity, Swami Krishnananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1st
edition: 1990), 260 pp. Donated by
Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*86. To Thine Own
Self Be True, Swami Krishnananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar,
1993, 2nd edition: 2000), 102 pp.
Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*87. The Epic of
Consciousness, in blank verse, Swami Krishnananda (Divine Life Society,
Shivanandanagar, 1991, 2nd edition 1997), 84 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*88. The Problems of Spiritual Life: Swami Krishnanandas Conversations with Larry and Sarah Krauss, Swami Krishnananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1992, 2nd edition: 1995), 143 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*89. Revelation
of the Ever-Revealed, Swami Brahmananda (Divine Life Society,
Shivanandanagar, 1978, 2nd edition: 2004), 302 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*90. Self-Culture
(Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1st edition: 204), 24 pp
booklet. 2 copies, donated by Vijay
Babaram 10/2004.
*91. Book of Daily Thoughts and Prayers, Swami Paramananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 1926, 1989), 406 pp. Donated by Saroj Kapur, 6/15/97.
*92. The Divine Grace, Swami Ranganathananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 1980), 84 pp.
*93. A Manual of Self Unfoldment, Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1975, 1990), 192 pp. Library has 2 copies.
*94. Meditation and Life, Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1967, 1994), 218 pp. Two copies. Second copy: US Edition (1992, 1995).
*95. Kindle Life, Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1990), 213 pp.
*96. Hasten Slowly, Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1983), 56 pp.
*97. We Must...Notes on Self-Improvement, Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1990, 1992), 91 pp.
*98. Art of Contemplation, Swami Chinmayananda, compiled by Nirmala Bharwani and Jyoti Kundalia (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1991, 1992), 38 pp.
*99. The Art of Living, Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1990, 1992), 104 pp.
*100. Secret of Action, Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1990), 76 pp. Library has 2 copies.
*101. Know What You Have!, Swami Chinmayananda, condensed and edited by Brahmacharini Pavitra (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1989), 89 pp.
*102. Adhyatmic Sadhana (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1989, 1993), 23 pp.
*103. Why Serve?, Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1991), 20 pp.
*104. As I Think, Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1987, 1992), 59 pp.
*105. Our Children, Our Future, Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1988, 1993), 12 pp.
*106. Role of Mahatmas in National Integration, Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1988, 1991), 19 pp.
*107. Our Culture At A Glance, Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1986), 39 pp.
*108. The Pursuit of Happiness, Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1991, 1996), 34 pp.
*109. Talks on "Who Am I?", Swami Dayananda (Sri Gangadhareswar Trust, Rishikesh, 1982, 1993), 74 pp. 2 copies.
*110. Talks on Emotional Maturity, Swami Dayananda (Sri Gangadhareswar Trust, Rishikesh, 1990), 70 pp. 2 copies.
*111. The Value of Values, Swami Dayananda (Sri Gangadhareswar Trust, Rishikesh, 1984, 1988), 108 pp. 2 copies.
*112. The Sadhana and the Sadhya (The Means and the End), Swami Dayananda (Sri Gangadhareswar Trust, Rishikesh, 1984, 1987), 63 pp. 2 copies.
*113. The Fundamental Problem, Swami Dayananda (Sri Gangadhareswar Trust, Rishikesh, 1987, 1991), 16 pp. 2 copies.
*114. The Problem is You, the Solution is You, Swami Dayananda (Sri Gangadhareswar Trust, Rishikesh, 1986), 22 pp.
*115. Action and Reaction, Swami Dayananda (Sri Gangadhareswar Trust, Rishikesh, 1984), 21 pp.
*116. Knowledge and Action: The Two-Fold Commitment, Swami Dayananda (Sri Gangadhareswar Trust, Rishikesh), 20 pp.
*117. Arsha Vidya: The Vision of the Rishis, Swami Dayananda (Sri Gangadhareswar Trust, Rishikesh, 1991), 22 pp. 2 copies.
*118. What is My Duty?, Swami Dayananda (Sri Gangadhareswar Trust, Rishikesh, 1985), 19 pp. 2 copies.
*119. Crisis Management, Swami Dayananda (Sri Gangadhareswar Trust, Rishikesh, 1986, 1988), 20 pp. 2 copies.
*120. Personnel Management, Swami Dayananda (Sri Gangadhareswar Trust, Rishikesh, 1989), 18 pp. 2 copies.
*121. A Passage to the Self: Meditations of a Seer, Swami Dayananda Saraswati (Arsaha Vidya Pitham, India, 1994), 20 pp. 2 copies.
*122. Self-Unfoldment in an Interactive World, Swami Bodhananda (Sambodh Foundation, New Delhi, 2001), 179 pp. Two copies, one purchased, other donated by author, on 9/30/01.
*123. Meditation: The Awakening of Inner Powers, Swami Bodhananda (Sambodh Foundation, New Delhi, 2001), 121 pp. Donated by author on 9/30/01.
*124. Rishi Vision, Swami Bodhananda (Sambodh Foundation, New Delhi, 1992), 27 pp. Donated by author on 9/30/01.
*125. Irreverent Spiritual Questions: A Young Skeptic Confronts a Vedantic Master, Akilesh Ayyar in dialogue with Swami Bodhananda (The Sambodh Society, Kalamazoo, 2005), 227 pp. 2 copies, one donated on 9/24/05 and other donated by Leela Mohan in Nov. 06.
*126. Positive Aids to Peace of Mind (The Divine Life Society, Bangalore), 11 pp. Donated by Rani Advani in 10/00.
*127. How to Get Peace of Mind, Swami Sivananda (Divya Jivan Sanskrutik Sangh, Ahmedabad), 20 pp. Booklet. Donated by Rani Advani in 10/00.
*128. The Goal and the Way: The Vedantic Approach to Life's Problems, Swami Satprakashananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras 1974, 1991), 302 pp.
*129. My Journey of Self Transformation for a Just World: 23 Inspiring True Life Stories (Self Transformation Network for a Just World, Lansing, Michigan, 1992), 124 pp.
*130. The Journey of Self-Discovery, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, Los Angeles, 1990, 1997), 302 pp. (Replacement copy of July 2002 from Dillip Mohanty.)
*131. The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, Deepak Chopra (Amber-Allen Publishing/ New World Library, San Rafael, CA, 1994), 117 pp. 3 copies.
*132. Adventures in Religious Life, Swami Yatiswarananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 1959, 1993), 294 pp. Donated by Jayanta Chaudhuri on 9/6/97.
133. Thoughts on Spiritual Life, Swami Bhuteshananda (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta), 167 pp.
*134. The Soul's Journey to Its Destiny, Swami Ashokananda (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 1993), 312 pp. Purchased in India in December 1998.
*135. What Becomes of the Soul After Death, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1946, 14th edition: 2004), 255 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*136. Meditate, Swami Muktananda (State University of New York Press, Albany, 1980, 1991), 84 pp. Two copies, donated by Rani Advani in December 1997.
*137. Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book that Changes Lives, Dan Millman (H.J. Kramer Inc., Tiburon, California, 1980, 1984), 211 pp. Donated by Pratin Trivedi in October 1998.
*138. Stepping Stones to Reality, Robert A. Copley (Indo-British Historical Society, Madras), 47 pp. Donated by Geeta Iyer in November 1998.
*139. Spirit and the Mind, Samuel H. Sandweiss (Birth Day Publishing Co., San Diego, CA, 1985), 320 pp. Donated by Geeta Iyer in November 1998.
*140. Sanathana Sarathi, vol. 37, no. 4, April 1994 (Sri Sathya Sai Books and Publications Trust, 1994), 34 pp. Donated by Geeta Iyer in November 1998.
*141. Spiritual Healing, Swami Paramananda (Vedanta Centre Publishers, Cohasset, Massachusetts, 1974, 1985), 86 pp. Donated by Rani Advani in 10/00.
*142. Lightwing and the Dream Walker: An Allegory of the Healing of a Soul, Charles W. Gregory (Sri Sathya Sai Books & Publications Trust, India, 1998), 144 pp. Donated by Rani Advani in August 2002. In box.
*143. A Healer's Journey, Sree Chakravarti (Rudra Press, Portland, Oregon, 1993), 227 pp.
*144. Light on the Guru and Disciple Relationship, Swami Satyasangananda Saraswati(Satyananda Ashram, Australia, 1983), 106 pp. Donated by Rani Advani in 10/00.
*145. Inner Quest: The Path of Spiritual Unfoldment, Pandit Rajmani Tigunait (Yoga International Books, Honesdale, PA, 1995), 185 pp. Purchased in India in December 1998.
*146. Sixteen Facets of Self-Realization, Swami Srikantananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai, 2001), 85 pp. Brought by Geeta from India on 10/11/01.
*147. Mananam Series (Chinmaya Publications, Piercy, California):
a) Solitude (1986, 1987), 84 pp;
b) The Power of Prayer (1987, 1993), 86 pp;
c) Vedanta in Action (Mananam, Vol. 8, No. 2, 1985), 88 pp;
d) Love and Forgiveness (Mananam, Vol. 12, No. 2, 1990), 77 pp;
e) The Divine Mother (Mananam, Vol. 13, No. 3, 1991), 98 pp;
f) About Sadhana (Mananam, Vol. 14, No. 2, 1992), 110 pp;
g) Time and Beyond (Mananam, Vol. 15, No. 2, 1993), 104 pp;
h) The Sages Speak about Life and Death (January 1995), 105 pp.
i) The Sages Speak about Immortality (April 1995), 106 pp.
j) Mind: Our Greatest Gift (July 1995), 112 pp.
k) The Path of Love (October 1995), 122 pp. Received 3/14/96.
l) Timeless Values, (1996-I), received 11/8/96.
m) Living in Simplicity , (1996-II),114 pp. Received 6/28/97.
n) Happiness Through Integration , (1997-I), 128 pp. Received 4/17/98. First issue of 1997.
o) Mind: Our Greatest Gift (1997-II), 112 pp. Reissue of (j).
p) Beyond Ego, (1998-I), 112 pp. Received 2/4/99. This ends my 3-yr subscription.
q) At Home in the Universe (1998-II), 114 pp. Received 7/21/99. Start of 8-volume subscription. Really, start of 12-vol. subscription since I paid for 4 more issues 12/00.
r) Embracing Love, (1999-I), 120 pp. Received 1/24/00.
s) Maya: The Divine Power, (1999-II), 134 pp. Received 5/9/2000.
t) Reincarnation: The Karmic Cycle, 134 pp. Received 12/1/2000.
u) The Light of Wisdom, (2001), 126 pp. Received 4/5/01.
v) The Journey Called Life, (2001), 156 pp. Received 7/26/01.
w) Vision of the Bhagavad Gita, Swami Tejomayananda (2001), 155 pp. Received 2/27/02.
x) Service: An Act of Worship, (2002), 106 pp. Received 8/6/02.
y) Emotions, (2002), 134 pp. Received 1/25/03.
z) Devotion: Loving God, (2003), 154 pp. Received 7/7/03.
a1) Mananam: Reflection Upon Truth, (2003), 140 pp. Received 1/31/04.
VIB: YOGA AND HEALTH CARE
*1. Patanjali Yoga Sutras, translated with a commentary by Swami Prabhavananda and Christopher Isherwood (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 6th impression 1994), 167 pp. Donated by Srinivasa Appachar, March 1996.
*2. The Yogasutra of Patanjali, Bangali Baba (Motilal Manarsidass, Delhi, 1976, 1982), 115 pp. Donated by John Grimes in March 2000.
*3. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, translation and commentary by Sri Swami Satchidananda (Integral Yoga Publications, Yogaville, VA, 1978, 1990), 263 pp. Donated by Rani Advani in August 2002. In box.
*4. Yoga Philosophy of Patanjali, with Vyasa's Commentary, Swami Hariharananda Aranya (SUNY, Albany, 1963, 1983), 483 pp.
*5. Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha, Swami Satyananda Saraswati (Bihar School of Yoga, Munger, Bihar, 1969, 1989), 464 pp. 7 copies, some donated by Soneji in November 1995.
*6. Tantra Mantra Yantra Mandala, Selected Lectures of Swami Satyananda, compiled by Swami Vivekananda (Yoga Education Society, Lansing, Michigan, 1985), 49 pp. Two copies, second one donated by Rani Advani in August 2002.
*7. The Himalayan Tradition of Yoga Meditation, Swami Veda Bharati (Sadhana Mandir Trust, Rishikesh, 1998), 18 pp booklet. Obtained in September 1999.
*8. Teachings of Swami Satyananda Swaraswati (Bihar School of Yoga, Munger, Bihar, 1982), 338 pp. Donated by Rani Advani in 10/00.
*9. Suryanamaskara: Principle and Practice, Raghavendra Rao ("Tiruka"), (Anatha Sevashrama Trust, Malladihalli, 1977), 58 pp.
*10. Surya Namaskara: A Technique of Solar Vitalization, Swami Satyananda Saraswati (Bihar School of Yoga, Munger, Bihar, 1973, 1996), 96 pp. 2 copies. Donated by Manohar Naga on 12/5/99.
*11. Yoga Asanas, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1931, 13th edition: 2004), 164 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*12. Science of Pranayama, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1935, 17th edition: 2001), 127 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*13. Yoga in Daily Life, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1936, 9th edition: 2004), 139 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*14. Practical Lessons in Yoga, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 8th edition: 1997), 214 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*15. Practical Guide to Yoga (illustrated), Swami Chidananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1977, 9th edition: 2004), 87 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*16. Yoga Questions and Answers, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1957, 2nd edition: 2001), 116 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*17. Philosophy and Yoga in Poems, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1943, 2nd edition: 2000), 126 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*18. Yoga for the West, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1951, 3rd edition: 2002), 94 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*19. Kundalini Yoga, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 11th edition: 2001), 243 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*20. Samadhi Yoga, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1944, 4th edition: 2000), 319 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*21. Practice of Bhakti Yoga, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1937, 3rd edition: 2000), 334 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*22. Essence of Bhakti Yoga, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1947, 5th edition: 2002), 190 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*23. Raja Yoga, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1937, 3rd edition: 1999), 223 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*24. Fourteen Lessons on Raja Yoga, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 7th edition: 1995), 96 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*25. Lectures on Raja Yoga, Swami Chidananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1976, 2nd edition: 1991), 160 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*26. Jnana Yoga, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1944, 4th edition: 2000), 190 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*27. Dhyana Yoga, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1958, 8th edition: 2000), 207 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*28. Triple Yoga, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 6th edition: 1999), 134 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*29. Svara Yoga, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1954, 2nd edition: 2001), 95 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*30. Japa Yoga: A Comprehensive Treatise on Mantra-Sastra, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 12th edition: 2001), 192 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*31. Guru Bhakti Yoga, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1957, 2nd edition: 2004), 175 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*32. The Philosophy, Psychology and Practice of Yoga, Swami Chidananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1984, 3rd edition: 2002), 254 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*33. The Yoga System, Swami Krishnananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1981, 2nd edition: 1992), 100 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*34. Yoga As A Universal Science, Swami Krishnananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1982, 2nd edition: 1997), 240 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*35. The Yoga of Meditation, Swami Krishnananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 5th edition: 2000), 158 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*36. An Introduction to the Philosophy of Yoga, Swami Krishnananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 3rd edition: 2000), 183 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*37. Balanced Yoga, Dr. Svami Purna, compiled by Petra C. Johnson (Adhyatmik Foundation, 1990), 108 pp. Donated by Rani Advani in August 2002. In box.
*38. Insight into Yoga: The New Socratic Didactic Method, Mrityunjaya Rao (Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1993), 62 pp. Donated by John Grimes in March 2000.
*39. The Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga, Swami Vishnudevananda (Bell Publishing Company, New York, 1970), 359 pp. Donated by Meera Grimes in August 2003.
*40. Yoga Course for All, Yogacharya Hansraj Yadav (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1974, 1992), 344 pp. Donated by Geeta Iyer in March 2004.
*41. Office Yoga: Tackling Tension with Simple Stretches You Can Do at Your Desk, Julie Friedberger (Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1991, 1998), 155 pp. Purchased in India in December 1998.
*42. Stress and Its Management by Yoga, K.N. Udupa (Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1978, 1989), 395 pp. Donated by Geeta Iyer in March 2004.
*43. Yogic Management of Common Diseases, compiled by Dr. Swami Karmananda Saraswati (Bihar School of Yoga, Munger, Bihar, 1983, 1992), 259 pp. Donated by Manohar Naga.
*44. The Effects of Yoga on Hypertension, Dr. Swami Shankardevananda Saraswati (Bihar School of Yoga, Munger, Bihar, 1978, 1984), 237 pp. Donated by Manohar Naga.
*45. Nawa Yogini Tantra: Yogic Practice for Females, Swami Satyananda Saraswati (Bihar School of Yoga, Munger, Bihar, 1977, 1992), 207 pp. Donated by Manohar Naga.
*46. Yoga Health Techniques: A Practical Guide, Dr. Brian F. Thomson (Seva International, Lansing, 1984), 89 pp. Donated by Shrikumar Poddar in April 1999.
*47. Massage for Health and Healing, S.V. Govindan (Abhinav Publications, New Delhi, 1996), 152 pp. Donated by Shrikumar Poddar in April 1999.
*48. Practice of Nature Cure, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1952, 2nd edition: 2000), 383 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*49. Practice of Ayurveda, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1958, 2nd edition: 2001), 286 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*50. Health and Happiness, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1950, 5th edition: 2001), 168 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*51. Health and Hygiene (with Anatomy and Physiology), Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 5th edition 1996), 256 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*52. Bazaar Drugs: Everybodys Home Doctor, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1953, 4th edition: 2001), 134 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*53. A Boon to Diabetics, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1950, 4th edition: 2003), 94 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*54. How to Get Sound Sleep, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1951, 3rd edition: 2003), 158 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*55. Constipation: Its Causes and Cure, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1956, 2nd edition: 2002), 127 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*56. Karmas and Diseases, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1959, 4th edition: 2004), 31 pp booklet. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
VII: JAINISM AND OTHER RELIGIONS
(a) Jainism
*1. Tirthankara Bhagawan Mahavira, illustrated, in 3 languages (Gujarati, Hindi, English), composed by Munishri Yashovijayji (Jain Sanskruti Kala Kendra, Bombay, 3rd edition), 226 pp. Donated by Shrikumar Poddar on 10/7/98.
*2. Jaina Sutras, Part 1 of 2, translated by Hermann Jacobi, Vol 22 in the Sacred Books of the East Series(1884; Dover Publications, New York, 1968), 324 pp. Donated by Kanti and Pavan Mardia in April 1999.
*3. Jaina Sutras, Part 2 of 2, translated by Hermann Jacobi, Vol 45 in the Sacred Books of the East Series(1885; Dover Publications, New York, 1968), 456 pp. Donated by Kanti and Pavan Mardia in April 1999.
*4. Samayasara (The Soul-Essence), Kunda Kunda Acharya, Vol. 8 in the Sacred Books of the Jainas Series (Today & Tomorrow's Printers & Publishers, New Delhi, 1930, 1990), 214 pp. Donated by Kanti and Pavan Mardia in April 1999.
*5. Saman Suttam, compiled by Jinendra Varni and translated by T.K. Tukol and K.K. Dixit (Sarva Seva Sangh Prakashan, Varanasi, 1993), 290 pp. Donated by Kanti and Pavan Mardia in April 1999.
*6. Samanasuttam, Vol. 1, translated by K.C. Sogani (Prakrit Bharati Academy, Jaipur, 1993), 98 pp. Donated by Kanti and Pavan Mardia in April 1999.
*7. Jainism Explained, Paul Marett (Jain Samaj Europe Publication, Leicester, England, 1985), 96 pp. Donated by Kanti and Pavan Mardia in April 1999.
*8. The Jaina Path of Purification, Padmanabh S. Jaini (Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1979), 374 pp. Donated by Kanti and Pavan Mardia in April 1999.
*9. The Scientific Foundations of Jainism, Kanti V. Mardia (Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1990, 1996), 142 pp. Donated by Kanti and Pavan Mardia in April 1999.
*10. Jainism: Through Science, A Collection of Gujarati-Hindi-English Articles, Munishri Nandighoshavijayji (Shri Mahavira Jaina Vidyalaya, Bombay, 1995), 159 pp. Donated by Kanti and Pavan Mardia in April 1999.
*11. Realize What You Are: The Dynamics of Jain Meditation, Gurudev Shree Chitrabhanu (Dodd, Mead & Company, New York, 1978), 125 pp. Donated by Kanti and Pavan Mardia in April 1999.
*12. Essence of Pratikraman, Vinod Kapashi (Sudha Kapashi, Middlesex, England, 1990), 44 pp. Donated by Kanti and Pavan Mardia in April 1999.
*13. Jain Jyoti, 1974-1989, Brochure on the occasion of the 15th Anniversary of Jain Samaj, Manchester (Manchester, England, 1989), 70 pp. Donated by Kanti and Pavan Mardia in April 1999.
*14. Ithihaas Ki Amar Bel Osavaal (in Hindi), Mangilal Bhutodiya (Priyadarshi Prakashan, Calcutta, 1988), 440 pp. Donated by Kanti and Pavan Mardia in April 1999.
*15 Jain Thoughts and Prayers, Kanti V. Mardia (The Yorkshire Jain Foundation, Leeds, England, 1992), booklet, 54 pp. 2 copies. Donated by Kanti and Pavan Mardia in April 1999.
*16. Jaina Art, Anand K. Coomaraswamy (Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers, Delhi, 1994), 66 pp. Donated by Kanti and Pavan Mardia in April 1999.
*17. Jaina Way of Life, Pujya Sri 108 Acharya Sambhava Sagarji Muni Maharaj (Sripal Lalit Kumar Tongya, Guwahati, 1997), 44 pp. 3 copies. Donated by Mahendra and Pushpa Jain in May 1999.
*18. Tirthankar Mahaveer and His Sarvodaya Truth, Hukumchand Bharill (Pandit Todarmal Smarak Trust, Jaipur, 2nd edition), 152 pp. Donated by Navin and Sharmila Jain in January 1999.
*19. Dharma ke Dashalakshana (in English), Hukumchand Bharill (Pandit Todarmal Smarak Trust, Jaipur, 1992), 216 pp. Donated by Navin and Sharmila Jain in January 1999.
*20. Dharmanam Dashalakshana (in Gujarati), Hukumchand Bharill (Pandit Todarmal Smarak Trust, Jaipur, 1996), 290 pp. Donated by Navin and Sharmila Jain in January 1999.
*21. Balbodh Pathmala, Part 1, Hukumchand Bharill (Pandit Todarmal Smarak Trust, Jaipur, 1985, 1997), 24 pp. Donated by Navin and Sharmila Jain in January 1999.
*22. Balbodh Pathmala, Part 2, Hukumchand Bharill (Pandit Todarmal Smarak Trust, Jaipur, 1985, 1997), 36 pp. Donated by Navin and Sharmila Jain in January 1999.
*23. Balbodh Pathmala, Part 3, Hukumchand Bharill (Pandit Todarmal Smarak Trust, Jaipur, 1985, 1997), 32 pp. Donated by Navin and Sharmila Jain in January 1999.
*24. Veetrag-Vigyan Pathmala, Part 1, Hukumchand Bharill (Pandit Todarmal Smarak Trust, Jaipur, 1985), 36 pp. Donated by Navin and Sharmila Jain in January 1999.
*25. Veetrag-Vigyan Pathmala, Part 2, Hukumchand Bharill (Pandit Todarmal Smarak Trust, Jaipur, 1985), 54 pp. Donated by Navin and Sharmila Jain in January 1999.
*26. Veetrag-Vigyan Pathmala, Part 3, Hukumchand Bharill (Pandit Todarmal Smarak Trust, Jaipur, 1985), 56 pp. Donated by Navin and Sharmila Jain in January 1999.
*27. Tatwagyan Pathmala, Part 1, Hukumchand Bharill (Pandit Todarmal Smarak Trust, Jaipur, 1986), 72 pp. Donated by Navin and Sharmila Jain in January 1999.
*28. Tatwagyan Pathmala, Part 2, Hukumchand Bharill (Pandit Todarmal Smarak Trust, Jaipur, 1986), 64 pp. Donated by Navin and Sharmila Jain in January 1999.
*29. Know Thyself, Hukumchand Bharill (Pandit Todarmal Smarak Trust, Jaipur, 1980, 1992), 32 pp. Donated by Navin and Sharmila Jain in January 1999.
*30. Say Whatever You Might, Hukumchand Bharill (Pandit Todarmal Smarak Trust, Jaipur, 1994), 80 pp. Donated by Navin and Sharmila Jain in January 1999.
*31. Nonviolence in the Light of Mahaveer, Hukumchand Bharill (Pandit Todarmal Smarak Trust, Jaipur, 1986, 1992), 32 pp. Donated by Navin and Sharmila Jain in January 1999.
*32. Vegetarian Food and Jain Conduct, Hukumchand Bharill (Pandit Todarmal Smarak Trust, Jaipur, 1992, 1994), 28 pp. Donated by Navin and Sharmila Jain in January 1999.
*33. Kramabaddha Paryay, Hukumchand Bharill (Pandit Todarmal Smarak Trust, Jaipur, 1987, 1992), 147 pp. Donated by Navin and Sharmila Jain in January 1999.
*34. Kramabaddha Paryay (in Gujarati), Hukumchand Bharill (Pandit Todarmal Smarak Trust, Jaipur, 1986, 1992), 32 pp. Donated by Navin and Sharmila Jain in January 1999.
*35. Agama Parampara Sara (in Hindi), Bal Brahmacharini Chelna, 84 pp. Donated by Mahendra and Pushpa Jain in May 1999.
*36. Prathikraman Kyom Aur Kaise? (in Hindi), Acharya Sri Sambhava Sagarji (Sri Digambar Jain Samaj), 60 pp. Donated by Mahendra and Pushpa Jain in May 1999.
*37. Vishwa Dharma Ka Sar (in Hindi), Acharya Sri Sambhava Sagarji (Sri Sambhava Sagarji Granthamala), 176 pp. Donated by Mahendra and Pushpa Jain in May 1999.
*38. Dharma, Jain Dharma, evam Devapuja (in Hindi), V.H. Sonatakke, 209 pp. Donated by the author in September 2001.
*39. Kshamapana (in Gujarati), Munisree Jainchandra Vijayji, 44 pp.
*40. Jain Society of Greater Detroit Pratishtha Mahotsav Souvenir, June 27 - July 6, 1998, 256 pp.
*41. Vaadasangrah (in Sanskrit),Yasovijaya (17th century). Collection of short stories on Jain logic. MSU discard, August 1999. In storage.
*42. Adhyaatmasaara (in Sanskrit), Yasovijaya (17th century) (Srinighrandha Sahitya Prakashan, Delhi, 1976), 472 pp. Verse work on Jain ethics and metaphysics. MSU discard, August 1999. In storage.
*43. Sraavakaachaar Sangrah (in Sanskrit/Hindi), volume 1, Hiralal Suddhantalankar (Jain Samskruti Samrakshak Sangh, Delhi, 1976), 505 pp. Selections from Jain works outlining the ethical and religious rules to be observed by householders. MSU discard, August 1999. In storage.
*44. Raidhu Sahitya ka Aalochanaatmaka Pariseelana (in Hindi), Rajaram Jain (Research Institute of Prakrit, Jainology and Ahimsa, Vaishali, Bihar, 1974), 824 pp. Extracts from the works of Raidhu (12th century). MSU discard, August 1999. In storage.
*45. Twelve Facets of Reality: The Jain Path to Freedom,Gurudev Shree Chitrabhanu, edited by Clare Rosenfield (Jain Meditation International Center, New York, 1980), 156 pp. Obtained in 2003.
(b) Other Religions
*46. The Religions of Man, Huston Smith (Perennial Library, New York, 1958, 1965), 371 pp.
*47. The Teaching of Buddha (Buddhist Promoting Foundation, Tokyo, Japan, 1989), in English and Japanese on facing pages, 611 pp.
*48. Thus Spake the Buddha, compiled by Swami Suddhasatwananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 13th impression, 1995), 100 pp.
*49. The Dhammapada, translated by Eknath Easwaran (Nilgiri Press, Tomales, California, 1985, 1992), 208 pp.
*50. The Dhammapada: Verses and Stories, translated by Daw Mya Tin (Burma Pitaka Association, Rangoon, Burma, 1986), 534 pp. Donated by Ramesh Dedhia in June 2006.
*51. Buddhist Scriptures, selected and translated by Edward Conze (Penguin Books, England, 1959, 1984), 250 pp. Donated by Geeta Iyer in November 1998.
*52. Cultural Heritage of India: Aspects of Buddhist Culture, V. Subramaniam (Ashish Publishing House, New Delhi, 1981), 78 pp. Donated by John Grimes in March 2000.
*53. The Buddhist Religion, third edition, Richard H. Robinson and Willard L. Johnson (Wadsworth Publishing Co., Belmont, CA, 1982), 290 pp. Donated by Geeta Iyer in November 1998.
*54. Buddhism and Society in Southeast Asia, Donald K. Swearer (Anima Books, Chambersburg, PA, 1981), 82 pp. Donated by Geeta Iyer in November 1998.
*55. Lokottara Mahaasanghikaanaam Praatimokshasutram (in Sanskrit) (Pataliputram, 1975), 38 pp. Canonical text outlining the regulations of Buddhist monastic disciple according to the tradition of the Lokottaravadin Mahasanghika school. MSU discard, August 1999. In storage.
*56. Bijnaptimaatrataasiddhi, Vasubandhu (4th century) (Sanskrit, in Bengali script) (Kalikata Samskrta Mahabidyalaya Gabeshana Granthamala, Calcutta, 1975), 141 pp. Buddhist philosophical treatise of the Yogachara tradition. MSU discard, August 1999. In storage.
*57. Sishyalekhah (in Sanskrit), Chandragomin (Sarada Gaurava Granthamala #21, 1970), 16 pp. Ancient Buddhist didactic verse work. MSU discard, August 1999. In storage.
*58. Couplets from Kabir, edited and translated by G.N. Das (Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1991, 1999), 133 pp. Ordered from MLBD 6/99 and received 9/99.
*59. Songs of Kabir, translated by Rabindranath Tagore (1915; Samuel Weiser, Inc., York Beach, Maine, 1988), 145 pp. Donated by Geeta Iyer in November 2000.
*60. Thus Spake Guru Nanak, compiled by Swami Suddhasatwananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 9th impression, 1993), 109 pp.
61. Hymns of Guru Nanak, Khushwant Singh (Orient Longmans, Delhi, 1969), 192 pp. MSU, BL2018.32.N3513.
*62. The Sikh Religion: An Outline of Its Doctrines, Teja Singh (Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee, Delhi1990, 25 pp.
*63. Historical Sikh Shrines in Delhi (Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee, Delhi), 24 pp. (size=11" high x 4.25" wide).
*64. Historial Sikh Shrines in Pakistan, Iqbal Qaiser (Punjabi History Board, Lahore, 1998), 415 pp. Coffee-table book with over 200 full-cover photos. Donated by Rani Advani in 10/00.
*65. New Testament, Psalms, and Proverbs (The Gideons International, Nashville), 669 pp. Booklet.
*66. New Testament: Contemporary English Version (American Bible Society, New York, 1991), 436 pp.
*67. The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Salt Lake City, 1830, 1989), 779 pp. Donated in October 1998.
*68. What Jesus Means to Me, M.K. Gandhi (compiled by R.K. Prabhu) (Navajivan Publishing House, Ahmedabad, 1959), 49 pp.
*69. The Message of Jesus Christ, M.K. Gandhi (edited by Anand T. Hingorani) (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1964), 60 pp.
*70. The Christ We Adore, Swami Ranganathananda (Vivekananda Vedanta Society, Chicago, 1955, 1980), 26 pp.
*71. Life and Teachings of Lord Jesus, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1959, 3rd edition: 2000), 127 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*71. He Taught Love: Jesus' Lessons for Living, E.G. White (Review and Herald Publishing Association, Washington, D.C., 1987), 93 pp. Sumabala Reddy Memorial collection (7/99).
*72. Seeing with the Eyes of Love: Reflections on a Classsic of Christian Mysticism, Eknath Easwaran (Nilgiri Press, Tomales, California, 1991), 268 pp.
*73. God Makes the Rivers to Flow: Selections from the Sacred Literature of the World Chosen for Daily Meditation, Eknath Easwaran (Nilgiri Press, Tomales, California, 1982, 1991), 207 pp.
*74. Some Selections from the Scriptures of the World Religions, Swami Harshananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 1989), 60 pp.
*75. Wine of the Mystic: The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam--A Spiritual Interpretation, Paramahansa Yogananda (Self-Realization Fellowship, Los Angeles, California, 1994). 225 pp.
*76. Life and Teaching of the Masters of the Far East, volume 1, Baird T. Spalding (DeVorss & Co., California, 1924, 1964), 151 pp. Donated by Rani Advani in December 1997.
*77. Leaves from a Sufi Journal (Element Books, Zahra Trust, 1988), 247 pp. Donated by Rani Advani in December 1997.
*78. The Pleasantries of the Incredible Mulla Nasrudin, Idries Shah (E.P> Dutton, New York, 1968), 220 pp. Donated by Rani Advani in December 1997.
*79. Baha'u'llah and the Bab Confront Modern Thinkers--Book II: Spinoza: Concerning God, Ruhi Muhsen Afnan (Philosophical Library, New York, 1977), 172 pp. Donated by Rani Advani in 10/00.
*80. A Sourcebook for the Community of the World's Religions, edited by J. Beversluis (The Councel for a Parliament of the World's Religions, Chicago, 1993), 240 pp.
VIII: INDIAN PHILOSOPHY
*1. History of Indian Philosophy (5 volumes), Surendranath Dasgupta (Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1988-97). Received shipment from Delhi in September 1999.
*2. Outlines of Indian Philosophy, M. Hiriyanna (Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1932, 1994), 419 pp.
*3. A Critical Survey of Indian Philosophy, Chandradhar Sharma (Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1960, 1991), 415 pp. Donated by Geeta Iyer in March 2004.
*4. A Concise Dictionary of Indian Philosophy: Sanskrit Terms Defined in English, John Grimes (State University of New York Press, Albany, 1996), 390 pp. Donated by Cynthia Gwilym, October 1998.
5. Indian Philosophy, 2 volumes, S. Radhakrishnan (George Allen and Unwin, London, 1929). Vol. 1: 738 pp; Vol. 2: 807 pp. MSU has them, B131.R3.1929.c7 and B131.R3.1929.v2.c4.
6. Eastern Religions and Western Thought, S. Radhakrishnan (The Clarendon Press, Oxford, 2nd edition 1940), 394 pp. MSU has it, BL2003.R3.1940.c2.
*7. Radhakrishnan Reader: An Anthology, edited by P. Nagaraja Rao, K. Gopalaswami and S. Ramakrishnan (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1969, 1990), 680 pp. Bought in Madras in December 1996.
*8. A Source Book in Indian Philosophy, edited by S. Radhakrishnan and C.R. Moore (Princeton University Press, Princeton, 1957, 1989), 684 pp. Anonymous donation 5/99.
*9. An Idealist View of Life, S. Radhakrishnan (HarperCollins, INDUS, Delhi, 1932, 1996), 346 pp. Bought in Delhi in December 1996.
*10. The Concept of Maya in Samkara and Radhakrishnan, Donald R. Tuck (South Asia Books, 2206 Nelwood Dr, Columbia, Missouri, 65202; ph: 573-474-0116; 1986), 156 pp.
*11. Practical Vedanta, Swami Vivekananda (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 12th impression, 1991), 108 pp.
*12. Advaita Vedanta: The Scientific Religion, Swami Vivekananda (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 5th impression, 1977), 60 pp.
*13. Is Vedanta the Future Religion?, Swami Vivekananda (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 7th impression, 1989), 40 pp.
*14. The Science and Philosophy of Religion, Swami Vivekananda (Udbodhan Office, Calcutta, 11th edition, 1983), 100 pp. Donated by Shrikumar Poddar in August 1994.
*15. Vedanta and the Future of Mankind, Swami Ranganathananda (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 1980, 1988), 98 pp. Donated by Shrikumar Poddar in August 1994.
*16. An Approach to Vedanta, Christopher Isherwood (Vedanta Press, Hollywood, 1963), 68 pp.
*17. Vedanta in Present-Day Life, Swami Viditatmananda (Adhyatma Vidya Mandir, Ahmedabad, 1984, 1986), 64 pp.
*18. Vedanta, A Self Study, prepared by Swami Chinmayananda and Rudite J. Emir (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1985, 1991), 47 pp.
*19. Vedanta Through Letters, volume 1, Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1985, 1992), 298 pp.
*20. Introduction to Vedanta: Understanding the Fundamental Problem, Swami Dayananda (Vision Books, Delhi, 1989), 112 pp.
*21. The Teaching Tradition of Advaita Vedanta, Swami Dayananda (Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Saylorsburg, 1993), 16 pp. Donated by Geeta Iyer in November 1998.
*22. What is Advaita?, P. Sankaranarayanan (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1971, 1988), 188 pp. Bought from Nataraj Books, 4/19/97.
*23. Methods of Knowledge According to Advaita Vedanta, Swami Satprakashananda (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 1965, 1974), 366 pp.
*24. Outlines of Vedanta, R. Krishnaswamy Aiyar (Swami Jnananda Bharati), (Chetana Books, Bombay, 1959, 1978), 163 pp. Donated by Shrikumar Poddar, 4/30/97.
*25. Practice of Vedanta, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1934, 2nd edition: 2000), 223 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*26. Vedanta for Beginners, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1941, 3rd edition: 1996), 112 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*27. Essence of Vedanta, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1958, 3rd edition: 2000), 255 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*28. Yoga Vedanta Dictionary, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1958, 2nd edition: 2004), 143 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*29. Philosophy of Dreams, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1958, 3rd edition: 2003), 95 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*30. The Philosophy and Significance of Idol Worship, Swami Sivananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1960, 4th edition: 2004), 48 pp booklet. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*31. A Short History of Religious and Philosophic Thought in India, Swami Krishnananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1970, 3rd edition: 1994), 188 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*32. The Philosophy of Religion, Swami Krishnananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1985, 2nd edition: 1997), 179 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*33. The Philosophy of Life, Swami Krishnananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1969, 3rd edition: 2003), 432 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram in 10/2004.
*34. The Philosophy of the Panchadasi, Swami Krishnananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1982, 2nd edition: 1992), 224 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/ 2004.
*35. Studies in Comparative Philosophy, Swami Krishnananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 1982, 2nd edition: 1999), 183 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*36. Cause and Effect, Swami Madhavananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 3rd edition: 1999), 159 pp. Donated by Vijay Babaram 10/2004.
*37. The Indian Concept of Values, Shanti Nath Gupta (South Asia Books, Columbia, Missouri, 1978), 197 pp.
*38. Siva Sutras: The Yoga of Supreme Identity, Jaideva Singh (Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1979, 1991), 278 pp.
*39. The Synthesis of Yoga, Sri Aurobindo (Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Pondicherry, 1948, 1988), 899 pp. Donated by Rani Advani in September 1999.
*40. Vedic Religion and Philosophy, Swami Prabhavananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 1993), 171 pp.
*41. Spiritual Heritage of India, Swami Prabhavananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 1960, 1981), 374 pp. Donated by Srinivasa Appachar, March 1996.
42. Studies in Indian Literature and Philosophy: Collected Articles of J.A.B. van Buitenen, edited by Ludo Rocher (Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1988), Rs. 250, 339 pp. MSU has it under B131.B85.
*43. The Way and the Goal: Expressions of Devotion in the Early Sri Vaishnava Tradition, Vasudha Narayanan (Institute for Vaishnava Studies, Washington, D.C., and The Center for the Study of World Religions, Harvard University, 1987), 268 pp. Donated by the author on 1/31/98.
*44. Lakshmi Tantra: A Paρcaratra Text, translated by Sanjukta Gupta (Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1972, 2000), 398 pp. Donated by John Grimes in June 2003.
*45. Yama, The Glorious Lord of the Other World, Kusum P. Merh (D.K. Printworld, New Delhi, 1996), 302 pp. Donated by Gauresh and Suman Kashyap on 5/2/99.
*46. Veerashaivism: Comparative Study of Allamaprabhu, Basava, Shunyasampadane, and Vachanashastra, H.H. Kumarswamiji (Veerashaiva Samaja of North America, Maryland, 1993).
*47. The Science of Religion, Paramahansa Yogananda (Self-Realization Fellowship, Los Angeles, 1953, 1982), 89 pp. Sumabala Reddy Memorial collection (7/99).
*48. Aspects of Religion, S.M. Ayachit (Dattsons, Nagpur, 1974), 48 pp. MSU discard, February 2005.
*49. God Exists?, Uma Sriram (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1999), 88 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/16/1999.
*50. Man, God, and the Universe, I.K. Taimni (The Theosophical Publishing House, Adyar, 1969, 1974), 447 pp. Donated by Rani Advani in 10/00.
*51. Vedanta Treatise, A. Parthasarathy (Vedanta Life Institute, Mumbai, 1978, 1999), 361 pp. Donated by Janaki Moni on 1/7/2001.
*52. Religions of India in Practice, edited
by Donald S. Lopez (Princeton University Press, Princeton, New Jersey, 1995),
655 pp. Purchased in May 2002.
*53. The Philosophy of Sadhana, with Special Reference to the Trika Philosophy of Kashmir, Deba Brata Sen Sharma (SUNY Press, Albany, 1990), 196 pp. Donated by Rani Advani in August 2002. In box.
*54. The Sphota Theory of Language, Harold G. Coward (Motilal Banarsidass, 1980; and South Asia Books), 158 pp. Donated by Rani Advani in August 2002. In box.
*55. An Outline of History of Saiva Philosophy, K.C. Pandey (Motilal Banarsidass, 1954, 1986), 278 pp. Donated by John Grimes in June 2003.
*56. The Realization of the Absolute, (translation of the Naishkarmya Siddhi of Sri Sureshvara), A.J. Alston (Shanti Sadan, London, 1959, 1971), 269 pp. Donated by John Grimes in June 2003.
*57. Para-tattva-ganita-darsanam: Egometry or Principles of Transcendental Philosophy of Mathematical Truth, G.S. Murty (Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 2002), 400 pp. Donated by John Grimes in June 2003.
*58. Lemurian Scrolls: Angelic Prophecies Revealing Human Origins, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniaswami (Himalayan Academy, 1973, 1998), 342 pp. Donated by John Grimes in June 2003.
*59. Sakti and Sakta, Sir John Woodroffe (1917; reprint by Ganesh & Co., Madras, 2001), 467 pp. Purchased (by Runa Ghosh w/o authorization) in 4/2005.
*60. Spiritual Gita, Sanskrit text, translation, and spiritual explanation, in 3 volumes, by Yogiraj Shyamacharan Lahiri and Yogiguru Bhupendranath Sanyal, translated by Chandra Kanta Agarwala (Calcutta, ~1998), donated by Vishal Agarwal in June 2005. Vol. 1: 426 pp; vol. 2: 390 pp; vol. 3: 608 pp. 2 copies.
IX: INDIA: THE LAND & THE PEOPLE;
HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY
(a) General
*1. The Wonder That Was India, A.L. Basham (Rupa and Company, Calcutta, 1954, 1998), 568 pp. Purchased in India in December 1998.
*2. Ananya: A Portrait of India, edited by S.N. Sridhar and Nirmal K. Mattoo (The Association of Indians in America, New York, 1997), 928 pp. Purchased in September 1997.
*3. India Unveiled, Robert Arnett (Atman Press, Columbus, Georgia, 1999), 224 pp, with 268 color photos and 7 maps. Large coffee-table type book. Purchased for $30 in April 2002.
*4. India: An Introduction, Khushwant Singh (Vision Books, New Delhi, 1990, 1992), 208 pp. Bought from Nataraj Books, 4/19/97.
*5. The First Book of India, Jean Bothwell (Franklin Watts, Inc., New York, 1971), 82 pp. Purchased in December 1998.
*6. Let's Travel in India, edited by Darlene Geis (Childrens Press, Chicago, 1960, 1965), 85 pp. Sumabala Reddy Memorial collection (7/99).
*7. LIFE World Library's India, J.D. Brown and the Editors of LIFE (Time, Inc., New York, 1967), 160 pp. Purchased in December 1998.
*8. Two Faces of Asia: India and China, Robert Myron and Abner Sundell (The World Publishing Co., Cleveland, 1967), 192 pp. Purchased in December 1998.
*9. Bullock Carts and Motorbikes: Ancient India on a New Road, Beth Roy (Atheneum, New York, 1972), 240 pp. Purchased in December 1998.
#10. India: A Personal Guide, William Davenport (Doubleday & Company, New York, 1964), 388 pp.
*11. India Perspectives (a monthly) (Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi). Issues we have:
Vol. 14: Nos. 4-12 (April - Dec. 2001); Vols. 15-18; Vol. 19: 1, 2, 3 (recd 5/31/06).
(b) The States
*12. Folklore of Andhra Pradesh, B. Rama Raju (National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1978, 1997), 186 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/16/99.
*13. Folklore of Assam, Jogesh Das (National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1972), 142 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/16/99.
*14. Bihar, Ram Chandra Prasad (National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1983, 1998), 208 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/16/99.
*15. Jammu and Kashmir, Somnath Dhar (National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1977, 1999), 226 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/16/99.
*16. Kerala, Krishna Chaitanya (National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1972, 1994), 206 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/16/99.
*17. Folklore of Kerala, Kavalam Narayana Panikkar (National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1991), 153 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/16/99.
*18. Folklore of Orissa, K.B. Das and L.K. Mahapatra (National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1979, 1999), 175 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/16/99.
(c)
Geography; Flora & Fauna
*19. Fruits, Ranjit Singh (National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1969, 1998), 244 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/16/99.
*20. Garden Flowers, Vishnu Swarup (National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1967, 1997), 276 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/16/99.
*21. Flowering Trees, M.S. Randhawa (National Book Trust, Delhi, 1965, 1996), 208 pp.
*22. Common Trees, H. Santapu (National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1966, 1999), 118 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/16/99.
*23. Forests and Forestry, K.P. Sagreiya (National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1967, 1997), 319 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/16/99.
*24. Man-Eaters of India (three books in one), Jim Corbett (Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1957), 619 pp. Purchased in December 1998.
*25. The Wild Life of India, E.P. Gee (INDUS, Delhi, 1964, 1992), 177 pp plus 64 B/W photos and 12 color photos. Purchased in India in December 1998.
*26. Elephant, Lord of the Jungle, Ramesh Bedi (National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1969, 1998), 101 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/16/99.
*27. Endangered Animals of India and Their Conservation, S.M. Nair (National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1992, 1999), 110 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/16/99.
(d) History
*28 Ancient India: Land of Mystery (Time-Life Books, Alexandria, VA, 1994), 168 pp. Purchased in December 1998.
*29. The Aryan Invasion Theory: A Reappraisal, Shrikant G. Talageri (Aditya Prakashan, New Delhi, 1993), 373 pp. Purchased in India in December 1998.
*30. A New History of India, Stanley Wolpert, third edition (Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1989). First published in 1977. 493 pp.
*31. A History of India, Hermann Kulke and Dietmar Rothermund (Barnes and Noble Books, New York, 1986, 1996), 409 pp. Sumabala Reddy Memorial collection (7/99).
*32. Footfalls of Indian History, Sister Nivedita (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, reprinted 1980), 264 pp. Donated by Shrikumar Poddar in August 1994.
*33. The Culture and Civilization of Ancient India in Historical Outline, D.D. Kosambi (1964; Vikas Publishing House, New Delhi, 1999), 243 pp, with 98 photographs. Ordered from MLBD 6/99 and received 1/2000.
*34. Retrieval of History from Puranic Myths, Purushottam Lal Bhargava (D.K. Printworld, New Delhi, 1984, 1998), 146 pp. . Ordered from MLBD 6/99 and received 7/2000.
*35. Age of the Nandas and Mauryas, edited by K.A. Nilakanta Sastri (Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1951, 1996), 439 pp plus 29 plates. Purchased in India in December 1998.
*36. Chandragupta Maurya and His Times, Radha Kumud Mookerji (1943; Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1988), 263 pp. Ordered from MLBD 6/99 and received 1/2000.
*37. Asoka, Radhakumud Mookerji (1928; Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1995), 289 pp. Ordered from MLBD 6/99 and received 7/2000.
38. The Classical Accounts of India, R.C. Majumdar (Firma K.L. Mukhopadhyay, Calcutta, 1960), 504 pp. MSU has it, DS409.M3.
*39. As They Saw India, K.C. Khanna (Nehru Bal Pustakalaya, National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1971, 1998), 64 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/16/99.
*40. Hsuan-Tsang's Journey to India, Belinder and Harinder Dhanoa (Nehru Bal Pustakalaya, National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1988, 1998), 64 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/16/99.
*41. India by Al-Beruni, edited by Q. Ahmad (Penguin Books, 1983, 1995), 306 pp.
*42. Vijayanagar, as seen by Domingo Paes and Fernao Nuniz, edited by Vasundhara Filliozat (National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1977, 1999), 370 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/16/99.
*43. A Forgotten Empire: Vijayanagara, Robert Sewell (reprinted by Asian Educational Services, New Delhi, 1980, 1995), 427 pp. Ordered from MLBD 6/99 and received 7/2000.
*44. The Discovery of India, Jawaharlal Nehru (Oxford University Press, 1946, 1996), 582 pp. Donated by Navin and Anuradha Alahari on 10/2/97.
*45. The Men Who Ruled India, Philip Mason (Pan Books, 1985), 429 pp. Donated by R.V. and Deepa Ramamoorthi on 7/17/99.
*46. Trials of Independence, B.R. Agarwala (National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1991, 1997), 207 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/16/99.
*47. Jallianwala Bagh, Bhisham Singh (Nehru Bal Pustakalaya, National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1994, 1997), 56 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/16/99.
*48. The History and Culture of the Indian People, general editor R.C. Majumdar (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay), in 11 volumes. Shipped from Delhi in June 1999 and received in September 1999 (vols. 1, 3-8, 10-11) and January 2000 (vols. 2 and 9).
Vol 1: The Vedic Age (1951; 6th edition, 1996), 572 pp.
Vol 2: The Age of Imperial Unity (1951; 6th edition, 1990), 735 pp + 37 plates.
Vol. 3: The Classical Age (1954; 4th edition, 1988), 758 pp + 43 plates.
Vol. 4: The Age of Imperial Kanauj (750-1000 AD), (4th edition, 1993), 585 pp.
Vol. 5: The Struggle for Empire (1000-1300 AD), (4th edition, 1989), 940 pp + 142 figs.
Vol. 6: The Delhi Sultanate (1300-1526 AD), (4th edition, 1990), 882 pp = 66 figs.
Vol. 7: The Mughul Empire (1526-1707 AD), (3rd edition, 1994), 1004 pp + 77 plates.
Vol. 8: The Maratha Supremacy (1977; 2nd edition, 1991), 860 pp.
Vol. 9: British Paramountcy & Indian Renaissance, Part 1 (1963; 3rd ed. 1988), 1205 pp.
Vol. 10: British Paramountcy & Indian Renaissance, Part 2 (3rd edition, 1991), 688 pp.
Vol. 11: Struggle for Freedom (1905-1947), (2nd edition, 1988), 1144 pp + 18 plates.
*49. India of My Dreams: A Play, by Shrikumar Poddar (Nayi Azadi Andolan, Mumbai, 2000), 44 pp. Donated by Shrikumar Poddar 9/2000.
(e) Great Personalities
*50. Among the Great (conversations with Sri Aurobindo, Mahatma Gandhi, Rabindranath Tagore, Romain Rolland, and Bertrand Russell), Dilip Kumar Roy (Jaico Publishing House, Bombay, 1950), 367 pp. Donated by John Grimes in June 2003.
*51. Gopal Ganesh Agarkar, S.M. Garge (National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1996), 100 pp. 2 copies. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/16/99.
*52. Senapati Bapat: Portrait of a Revolutionary, Y.D. Phadke (National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1981, 1994), 140 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/16/99.
*53. Satyendra Nath Bose, Santimay Chatterjee and Enakshi Chatterjee (National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1976, 1999), 107 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/16/99.
*54. Rajendra Chola, Balram Srivastava (National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1973, 1994), 83 pp. Bought in Delhi in December 1996.
*54. Mahatma Gandhi: The Man and His Mission, U.R. Rao, edited by G.S. Pohekar (United Asia Publications, Bombay, 1971), 112 pp.
*55. Gandhi: A Life, Krishna Kripalani (National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1968, 1997), 200 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/16/99.
*56. The Gandhi Reader: A Sourcebook of His Life and Writings, edited by Homer A. Jack (Grove Press, New York, 1956), 532 pp. Purchased from Schuler Books in June 2002.
*57. Mahatma Gandhi and One World, Six Contributors (Directorate of Publications Division, Government of India, 1966, 1994), 46 pp. Purchased at Temple on 7/21/00.
*58. Mirza Ghalib, Malik Ram (National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1968, 1997), 73 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/16/99.
*59. Prophet of Indian Nationalism: A Study of the Political Thought of Sri Aurobindo Ghosh, Karan Singh (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1967, 1970), 197 pp.
*60. Sri Aurobindo, Navajata (National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1972, 1996), 83 pp. 2 copies (one copy for this Section, other for Section V.B).
*61. India's Young Heroes, Sigrun Srivastava (Nehru Bal Pustakalaya, National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1983, 1995), 64 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/16/99.
*62. Dr. Zakir Husain, M. Mujeeb (National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1972, 1997), 248 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/16/99.
*63. Saifuddin Kitchlew: Hero of Jallianwala Bagh, Toufique Kitchlew (National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1987, 1996), 141 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/16/99.
*64. Yusuf Meherally, Madhu Dandavate (National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1986, 1993), 148 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/16/99.
*65. The Nehrus of India: Three Generations of Leadership, Beatrice Lamb (The Macmillan Company, New York, 1967), 276 pp. Purchased in E. Lansing for a dime in Jan. 1999.
*66. Thoughts of Jawaharlal Nehru: Some Excerpts (Implementation Committee for Jawaharlal Nehru Centenary, New Delhi, 1989), 55 pp. Purchased at Troy Temple in April 2000.
*67. Jotirao Phule, T.L. Joshi (National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1996, 1999), 94 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/16/99.
*68. Rajendra Prasad: Autobiography, Rajendra Prasad (National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1957, 1994), 624 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/16/99.
*69. Premchand, Amrit Rai (Nehru Bal Pustakalaya, National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1978, 1997), 48 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/16/99.
*70. Meghnad Saha, Santimay Chatterjee and Enakshi Chatterjee (National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1984, 1997), 150 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/16/99.
*71. Balraj (Sahni), My Brother, Bhisham Sahni (National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1981, 1998), 154 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/16/99.
*72. Shivaji, S.S. Pagadi (National Book Trust, Delhi, 1983, 1995), 136 pp.
*73. Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Pritam Singh (Nehru Bal Pustakalaya, National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1989, 1997), 32 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/30/99.
*74. M.N. Roy, V.B. Karnik (National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1980, 1997), 100 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/16/99.
*75. The Jorasanko House (The Childhood of Tagore), Lila Majumdar (Nehru Bal Pustakalaya, National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1971, 1998), 64 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/16/99.
*76. Mother Teresa, Lila Majumdar and Bachi Karkaria (Nehru Bal Pustakalaya, National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1988, 1999), 64 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/16/99.
*77. Lokamanya Tilak, G.P. Pradhan (National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1994), 168 pp. Bought in Delhi in December 1996.
*78. Lokamanya Tilak in the Temple of Justice, Shrinivas B. Belvi (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1999), 66 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/16/99.
*79. Tatya Tope, Indumati Sheorey (National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1983, 1998), 85 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/16/99.
*80. Badruddin Tyabji, Laeeq Futehally (National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1994), 94 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/16/99.
*81. Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, V.S. Narayana Rao ((National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1988, 1995), 138 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/16/99.
(f) Travel
*82. Wanderings in the Himalayas, Swami Tapovanam (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1990), 299 pp.
*83. My Trek Through Uttarkhand, Swami Chinmayananda (Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Bombay, 1990), 74 pp.
*84. Everest: My Journey to the Top, Bachendri Pai (Nehru Bal Pustakalaya, National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1989, 1995), 64 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/16/99.
*85. Rain in the Mountains: Notes from the Himalayas, Ruskin Bond (Viking Penguin India, New Delhi, 1993), 251 pp. Donated by R.V. and Deepa Ramamoorthi on 7/17/99.
*86. Seven Sacred Rivers, Bill Aitken (Penguin Books, New Delhi, 1992), 196 pp. Donated by R.V. and Deepa Ramamoorthi on 7/17/99.
*87. The Nanda Devi Affair, Bill Aitken (Penguin Books, New Delhi, 1992), 196 pp. Donated by R.V. and Deepa Ramamoorthi on 7/17/99.
*88. Days in an Indian Monastery, Sister Devamata (The Vedanta Centre, Cohasset, Massachusetts, 3rd edition, 1975), 326 pp.
*89. The Golden Peak: Travels in Northern Pakistan, Kathleen Jamie (Penguin Books, New Delhi, 1990, 1992), 180 pp. Donated by R.V. and Deepa Ramamoorthi on 7/17/99.
(g) Food
*90. The Higher Taste: A Guide to Gourmet Vegetarian Cooking and a Karma-Free Diet (Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, 1983, 1994), 156 pp.
*91. The Wonderworld of Vegetarian Cooking, Jyoti Nikunj Parekh (J.N. Parekh, Bombay, 1989, 1992), 292 pp. Anonymous donation 5/99.
*92. The Indian Vegetarian: Simple Recipes for Today's Kitchen, Neelam Batra (Macmillam Publishing Company, New York, , 1998), 389 pp. Sumabala Reddy Memorial collection (7/99).
X: CULTURAL HERITAGE OF INDIA
*1. The Wisdom of India, edited by Lin Yutang (Jaico Publishing House, Delhi, 1956, 1997), 564 pp. Purchased in India in December 1998.
*2. Wealth and Wisdom of India, Swami Siddhinathananda (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1980, 1988), 271 pp.
*3. Gods, Sages and Kings: Vedic Secrets of Ancient Civilization, David Frawley (Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1993), 396 pp.
*4. Vedic Mathematics, Bharati Krsna Tirtha (Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1965, 1992), 367 pp.
#5. India and World Civilization, D.P. Singhal, 2 volumes (Michigan State University Press, 1969). Vol. 1: 435 pp; Vol. 2: 384 pp.
*6. India's Priceless Heritage, N.A. Palkhivala (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Bombay, 1981), 48 pp.
*7. The Art of India: 5000 years of Indian Art, H. Goetz (Crown Publishers, New York, 1959), 275 pp. Donated by anonymous donor in September 1998.
8. Facets of Indian Culture, R. Srinivasan (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay), Rs. 40.
*9. Resurgent Culture, Swami Krishnananda (Divine Life Society, Shivanandanagar, 4th edition: 1997), 79 pp. 2 copies, donated by Vijay Babaram in October 2004.
*10. The Web of Indian Life, Sister Nivedita (Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, 1917, 1996), 312 pp.
#11. Know India: Civilisation (produced for the Festival of India, 1985-86, by Cross Section Publications), 24 pp.
#12. Know India: Sculpture and Painting (produced for the Festival of India, 1985-86, by Welcomgroup), 22 pp.
#13. Know India: Fairs and Festivals (produced for the Festival of India, 1985-86, by Cross Section Publications), 24 pp. .
#14. Master Craftsmen: An Introduction to Crafts of India (produced for the Festival of India, 1985-86, by The Handicrafts and Handlooms Exports Corporation of India), 24 pp.
*15. Indian Painting, C. Sivaramamurti (National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1970, 1996), 131 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/16/99.
*16. Indian Folk Arts and Crafts, Jasleen Dhamija (National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1970, 1997), 101 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/30/99.
*17. Musical Instruments, B.C. Deva (National Book Trust, Delhi, 1977), 155 pp.
*18. The Language of Indian Art Music, Anant Vaidyanathan (Raag-Mala Musical Society, Toronto, 1991), 129 pp. Donated by Loki Naga in 1996.
*19. The Hindu Speaks on Music (Kasturi and Sons, Chennai, 1999), 656 pp. Purchased in June 2000.
*20. The Ragas of Northern Indian Music, Alain Danielou (Munshiram Manoharlal, New Delhi, 1980), 403 pp. Donated by R. Harrington in September 2006.
*21. The Sacred Dance of India, Mrinalini Sarabhai (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1979), 44 pp. Sumabala Reddy Memorial collection (7/99).
*22. Bharata Natyam, Mohan Khokar (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1979), 68 pp. Sumabala Reddy Memorial collection (7/99).
*23. Bharatanatyam: An In-Depth Study, Natyakalabhushani Saroja Vaidyanathan (Ganesa Natyalaya, New Delhi, 1996), 192 pp. Given by Loki Naga in June 2002.
*24. Ananda-Tandava of Siva-Sadanrttamurti, Kamil V. Zvelebil (Institute of Asian Studies, Tiruvanmiyur, Madras, 1985), 86 pp. Donated by John Grimes in March 2000.
25. The Cultural Heritage of India, Volume 1: The Early Phases (Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Calcutta), 652 pp.
26. The Cultural Heritage of India, Volume 2: Ithihasas, Puranas, Dharma and Other Sastras, (Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Calcutta), 738 pp.
27. The Cultural Heritage of India, Volume 3: The Philosophies (Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Calcutta), 695 pp.
28. The Cultural Heritage of India, Volume 4: The Religions (Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Calcutta), 775 pp.
29. The Cultural Heritage of India, Volume 5: Languages and Literatures (Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Calcutta), 839 pp.
30. The Cultural Heritage of India, Volume 6: Science and Technology (Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Calcutta, 1986), 550 pp.
31. Eternal Values for a Changing Society, Swami Ranganathananda (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1958, 1971), 884 pp. MSU has it, BL2010.R25.1971.
*32. Eternal Values for a Changing Society, Swami Ranganathananda (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay):
Vol. 1: Philosophy and Spirituality (1958, 1987), 572 pp;
Vol. 2: Great Spiritual Teachers (1958, 1993), 622 pp;
Vol. 3: Education for Human Excellence (1958, 1995), 670 pp;;
Vol. 4: Democracy for Total Human Fulfillment (1958, 1993), 779 pp.
*33. Non-Renunciation: Themes and Interpretations of Hindu Culture, T.N. Madan (Oxford University Press, Delhi, 1987), 184 pp. Sumabala Reddy Memorial collection (7/99).
*34. Sparks from the Spiritual Anvil, K. Padmanabhan (Madras & Maryland, 1984), 175 pp. Donated in November 1998 by author's son in memory of his late father.
*35. Sources of Indian Tradition, second edition, in 2 volumes, edited and revised by A.T. Embree and Stephen Hay (Columbia University Press, 1958, 1988; and Penguin Books). Vol. 1: From the Beginning to 1800, 547 pp; Vol. 2: Modern India and Pakistan, 433 pp. Brought over by Kerry Stiff, received May 1997.
36. The Myths and Symbols in Indian Civilization, Swami Nityabodhananda (Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, 1980), 220 pp. MSU has it, B131.N575.
*37. The Earth Mother: Legends, Ritual Arts, and Goddesses of India, Pupul Jayakar (Harper and Row, New York, 1990), 248 pp. Donated by R.V. and Deepa Ramamoorthi on 7/17/99.
*38. Hindu Manners, Customs and Ceremonies, Abbe J.A. Dubois, translated by Henry K. Beauchamp (Rupa & Company, Delhi, 1906, 1996), 842 pp. Bought in Delhi in Dec. 1996.
*39. The Hindus of Canada: A Perspective on Hindu Canadians' Cultural Heritage, Ajit Adhopia (InderLekh Publications, Mississauga, Canada, 1993), 204 pp.
*40. Hindu Diaspora: Global Perspectives, edited by T.S. Rukmani (Concordia University, Montreal, Canada, 1999), 473 pp. Donated by John Grimes in June 2003.
XI: LITERATURE
(a) Classical Literature of India
*1. An Anthology of Indian Literatures, K. Santhanam (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1969), 724 pp. Donated by Lal & Devi Tummala.
*2. Masterpieces of Indian Literature, edited by K.M. George, three volumes (National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1997), 2184 pp. Received from Sudhir Kapur on 12/16/99.
*3. Thirteen Plays of Bhasa, translated by A.C. Woolner and Lakshman Sarup (1930; Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1991), 381 pp. Ordered from MLBD 6/99 and received 1/2000.
*4. Two Plays of Ancient India: The Little Clay Cart and The Minister's Seal, translated by J.A.B. van Buitenen (1966; Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1971), 278 pp. Received shipment from Delhi in September 1999.
*5. Kautilya: The Arthasastra, edited and translated by L.N. Rangarajan (Penguin Books of India, Delhi, 1987, 1992), 868 pp. Bought in Delhi in Dec. 1996.
*6. Works of Kalidasa, in 2 volumes, edited by C.R. Devadhar (Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi). Vol. 1: Plays, 1047 pp (1966, 1999); Vol. 2: Poetry, 732 pp (1984,1993). Vol. 1 was shipped by M-B in May 2002; vol. 2 was purchased in India in December 1998.
*7. The Complete Works of Kalidasa, Vol. 1: Poems, translated by Chandra Rajan (Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi, 1997), 389 pp. Ordered from MLBD 6/99 and received 9/99.
*8. Immortal Tales from Kalidasa, Suna K. Surveyor (Jaico Publishing House, Bombay, 1988, 1989), 202 pp. Purchased from Blue Dove Press in April 1999.
#9. Kalidasa: The Loom of Time, A Selection of His Plays and Poems, translated by Chandra Rajan (Penguin Books, New Delhi, 1989, 1990), 343 pp.
*10. Dasakumaracarita of Dandin, text with English translation by M.R. Kale (Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1925, 1997), 520 pp. Ordered from MLBD 6/99 and received 7/2000.
*11. The Krishnagiti of Manaveda, edited and translated by C.R. Swaminathan and Sudha Gopalakrishnan (Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, and Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1997), 349 pp + 21 color photos. Ordered from MLBD 6/99 and received 9/99.
*12. Immortal Words: An Anthology (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1963, 1990), 255 pp.
(b) Modern Literature of India
*13. In Silence, Roman Basu (Sterling Paperbacks, New Delhi, 1995), 268 pp. Donated by R.V. and Deepa Ramamoorthi on 7/17/99.
*14. For Love and Feeedom, L.N. Birla (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1977), 154 pp. Sumabala Reddy Memorial collection (7/99).
*15. English August: An Indian Story, Upamanyu Chatterjee (Rupa and Company, Calcutta, 1988, 1990), 291 pp. Donated by R.V. and Deepa Ramamoorthi on 7/17/99.
*16. Journey to Ithaca, Anita Desai (Alfred Knopf, New York, 1995), 312 pp. Sumabala Reddy Memorial collection (7/99).
*17. The Dark Holds no Terrors, Shashi Deshpande (Penguin Books, New Delhi, 1980, 1990), 222 pp. Donated by R.V. and Deepa Ramamoorthi on 7/17/99.
*18. Return of the Aryans, Bhagwan S. Gidwani (Penguin Books, Delhi, 1994), 944 pp. 2 copies: one received from Mr. Nataraj on 12/23/97, and other donated by R.V. and Deepa Ramamoorthi on 7/17/99.
*19. The Ghosts of Vasu Master, Githa Hariharan (Viking Penguin India, New Delhi, 1994), 276 pp. Donated by R.V. and Deepa Ramamoorthi on 7/17/99.
*20. Circumferences, Suma Josson (Penguin Books, New Delhi, 1994), 210 pp. Donated by R.V. and Deepa Ramamoorthi on 7/17/99.
*21. Nectar in a Sieve, Kamala Markandeya (Signet Books, New York, 1954, 1982), 190 pp. Sumabala Reddy Memorial collection (7/99).
*22. Such a Long Journey, Rohinton Mistry (Alfred Knopf, New York, 1991), 339 pp. Donated by R.V. and Deepa Ramamoorthi on 7/17/99.
*23. Darkness, Bharati Mukherjee (Penguin Books, New Delhi, 1985), 199 pp. Donated by R.V. and Deepa Ramamoorthi on 7/17/99.
*24. The Middleman and Other Stories, Bharati Mukherjee (Fawcett Crest, New York, 1988), 195 pp. Sumabala Reddy Memorial collection (7/99).
*25. Wife, Bharati Mukherjee (Fawcett Crest, New York, 1975, 1993), 213 pp. Sumabala Reddy Memorial collection (7/99).
*26. Jaya Somanath, K.M. Munshi (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1976), 321 pp. Sumabala Reddy Memorial collection (7/99).
*27. In A Free State, V.S. Naipaul (Andre Deutsch, London, 1971, 1972), 256 pp. (Fawcett Crest, New York, 1988), 195 pp. Sumabala Reddy Memorial collection (7/99).
*28. Guerillas, V.S. Naipaul (Vintage Books, New York, 1975, 1980), 292 pp. Sumabala Reddy Memorial collection (7/99).
*29. A Way in the World, V.S. Naipaul (Alfred Knopf, New York, 1994), 380 pp. Sumabala Reddy Memorial collection (7/99).
*30. Swami and Friends, R.K. Narayan (Indian Thought Publications, Mysore, 1935, 1997), 179 pp. Donated by Sivaswami & Lakshmi Amarnath on 9/7/97.
*31. The Bachelor of Arts, R.K. Narayan (Indian Thought Publications, Mysore, 1937, 1995), 166 pp. Donated by Sivaswami & Lakshmi Amarnath on 9/7/97.
*32. The Dark Room, R.K. Narayan (Indian Thought Publications, Mysore, 1938, 1996), 210 pp. Donated by Sivaswami & Lakshmi Amarnath on 9/7/97.
*33. The English Teacher, R.K. Narayan (Indian Thought Publications, Mysore, 1946, 1996), 184 pp. Donated by Sivaswami & Lakshmi Amarnath on 9/7/97.
*34. Mr. Sampath, the Printer of Malgudi, R.K. Narayan (Indian Thought Publications, Mysore, 1949, 1992), 219 pp. Donated by Sivaswami & Lakshmi Amarnath on 9/7/97.
*35. The Financial Expert, R.K. Narayan (Indian Thought Publications, Mysore, 1952, 1996), 218 pp. Donated by Sivaswami & Lakshmi Amarnath on 9/7/97.
*36. Waiting for the Mahatma, R.K. Narayan (Indian Thought Publications, Mysore, 1955, 1993), 256 pp. Donated by Sivaswami & Lakshmi Amarnath on 9/7/97.
*37. The Guide, R.K. Narayan (Indian Thought Publications, Mysore, 1958, 1996), 247 pp. Donated by Sivaswami & Lakshmi Amarnath on 9/7/97.
*38. The Man-Eater of Malgudi, R.K. Narayan (Indian Thought Publications, Mysore, 1961, 1994), 183 pp. Donated by Sivaswami & Lakshmi Amarnath on 9/7/97.
*39. The Vendor of Sweets, R.K. Narayan (Indian Thought Publications, Mysore, 1967, 1994), 185 pp. Donated by Sivaswami & Lakshmi Amarnath on 9/7/97.
*40. The Painter of Signs, R.K. Narayan (Indian Thought Publications, Mysore, 1983, 1996), 123 pp. Donated by Sivaswami & Lakshmi Amarnath on 9/7/97.
*41. Talkative Man, R.K. Narayan (Indian Thought Publications, Mysore, 1983, 1996), 123 pp. Donated by Sivaswami & Lakshmi Amarnath on 9/7/97.
*42. A Tiger for Malgudi, R.K. Narayan (Indian Thought Publications, Mysore, 1986, 1996), 176 pp. Donated by Sivaswami & Lakshmi Amarnath on 9/7/97.
*43. The World of Nagaraj, R.K. Narayan (Indian Thought Publications, Mysore, 1990, 1993), 186 pp. Donated by Sivaswami & Lakshmi Amarnath on 9/7/97.
*44. Malgudi Days, R.K. Narayan (Indian Thought Publications, Mysore, 1982, 1996), 246 pp. Donated by Sivaswami & Lakshmi Amarnath on 9/7/97.
*45. Under the Banyan Trees and Other Stories, R.K. Narayan (Indian Thought Publications, Mysore, 1985, 1994), 193 pp. Donated by Sivaswami & Lakshmi Amarnath on 9/7/97.
*46. Salt and Sawdust: Stories and Table-Talk, R.K. Narayan (Penguin Books, 1993), 221 pp. Donated by Sivaswami & Lakshmi Amarnath on 9/7/97.
*47. R.K. Narayan: Contemporary Critical Perspectives, edited by G. Kain (Michigan State University Press, E. Lansing, Michigan, 1993), 238 pp. Purchased on sale on 10/19/2000.
*48. Chemmeen, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, translated by Narayana Menon (Jaico, Mumbai, 1962, 2004), 173 pp. Purchased by me in Mumbai in May 2005.
49. The Gift of a Cow (translation of the Hindi novel "Godan" by Premchand), translated by G.C. Roadarmel (1936; George Allen & Unwin, London, 1968), 442 pp. MSU, PK2098.S7G613,1968.
*50. Doorways to Death, Malayatoor Ramakrishnan (Penguin Books, New Delhi, 1995), 170 pp. Translated from Malayalam by Prema Jayakumar. Donated by R.V. and Deepa Ramamoorthi on 7/17/99.
*51. The Incredible Adventures of Professor Shanku, Satyajit Ray (translated from the Bengali by Surabhi Banerjee) (Penguin Books, New Delhi, 1994), 196 pp. Donated by Malay Dey in June 2002.
*52. The Best of Satyajit Ray, translated from the Bengali by the author and Gopa Majumdar (Penguin Books, New Delhi, 2001), 301 pp. Donated by Malay Dey in June 2002.
*53. Mirrorwork: 50 Years of Indian Writing (1947-1997), edited by Salman Rushdie and Elizabeth West (Henry Holt and Company, New York, 1997), 553 pp. Sumabala Reddy Memorial collection (7/99).
*54. A Situation in New Delhi, Natyantara Sahgal (Penguin Books, New Delhi, 1977, 1988), 165 pp. Donated by R.V. and Deepa Ramamoorthi on 7/17/99.
*55. A Suitable Boy, Vikram Seth (Harper Collins, New York, 1993), 1349 pp. Donated by R.V. and Deepa Ramamoorthi on 7/17/99.
*56. Our Favourite Indian Stories, edited by Khushwant Singh and Neelam Kumar (Jaico, Mumbai, 2002, 2005), 434 pp. Purchased by me in Mumbai in May 2005.
*57. The Great Indian Novel, Shashi Tharoor (Penguin Books, New Delhi, 1989), 425 pp. Donated by R.V. and Deepa Ramamoorthi on 7/17/99.
*58. Gitanjali (Song Offerings), Rabindranath Tagore (1913; Branden Publishinc Company, Boston, 1992), 64 pp. Purchased from Barnes & Noble in December 1999.
*59. Selected Short Stories of Rabindranath Tagore, translated by William Radice (Penguin Books, London, 1991, 1994), 324 pp. Purchased from Barnes & Noble in 12/1999.
*60. Rabindranath Tagore: An Anthology, edited by Krishna Dutta and Andrew Robinson (St. Martin's Press, New York, 1997), 416 pp. Purchased from Barnes & Noble in 12/1999.
*61. Gora, Rabindranath Tagore (Macmillan India Ltd., 1924, 1995), 408 pp. Bought from Nataraj Books, 4/19/97.
*62. Women Writing in India; Volume 2: The 20th Century, edited by Susie Tharu and K. Lalita (The Feminist Press, New York, 1993), 641 pp. Sumabala Reddy Memorial collection (7/99).
*63. The Infinity of Grace, O.V. Vijayan (Penguin Books, New Delhi, 1987, 1996), 170 pp. Translated from Malayalam by the author. Donated by R.V. and Deepa Ramamoorthi on 7/17/99.
(c) World Classics
*64. The Republic, Plato, translated by B. Jowett and R.S. Brumbaugh (Grolier, New York,), 475 pp. Sumabala Reddy Memorial collection (7/99).
*65. The Last Days of Socrates, Plato, translated by Hugh Tredennick (Penguin Books, London, 1954, 1969), 199 pp. Sumabala Reddy Memorial collection (7/99).
*66. Childhood, Boyhood and Youth, Leo Tolstoy, translated by C.J. Hogarth (Alfred Knopf, New York, 1912, 1991), 314 pp. Sumabala Reddy Memorial collection (7/99).
*67. The Last Temptation of Christ, Nikos Kazantzakis, translated by P.A. Bien (Simon & Schuster, New York, 1960), 506 pp. Sumabala Reddy Memorial collection (7/99).
*68. Ain't I A Woman: A Book of Women's Poetry from Around the World, edited by Illona Linthwaite (Wings Books, New York, 1990, 1993), 195 pp. Sumabala Reddy Memorial collection (7/99).
XII:
MOTIVATIONAL BOOKS & SOCIAL ISSUES
(a) Motivational Books
*1. Discover the Power Within You, Eric Butterworth (Harper & Row, New York, 1968), 239 pp. Sumabala Reddy Memorial collection (7/99).
*2. Discover the Laws of Life, John M. Templeton (The Continuum Publishing Company, New York, 1994), 300 pp. Sumabala Reddy Memorial collection (7/99).
*3. In Search of Excellence, T.J. Pete