The Art Of Loving Krishna

Since ancient times, Hindus have expressed their love and devotion to their deities through beautiful ornamentation -- dressing and decorating the deities with elaborate clothing, jewelry, and flowers. In this pioneering study of temples in Vrindaban and Jaipur, India, Cynthia Packert takes readers across temple thresholds and into the god Krishna's sacred domain. She describes what devotees see when they behold gorgeously attired representations of the god and why these images look the way they do. She discusses new media as well as global forms of devotion popular in India and abroad. The Art of Loving Krishna opens a universe of meaning in which art, religious action, and devotion are dynamically intertwined.

What we call love in the material world is all too temporary, but in the kingdom of God the profound loving exchanges Lord Krishna enjoys with His dearest devotees are eternal. Bhakti-yoga teaches us how to enter into that realm of eternal love.

Mandala postcard books feature some of the best contemporary spiritual art to come out of India. This title includes images from Hinduism's most beloved God, Krishna, engaged in his most popular pastimes. 2002 Benjamin Franklin Award finalist B. G. Sharma depicts the God of Love with subtle brushstrokes in 32 different postcards.

A searing, human portrayal of Krishna, the god of all gods, awaits you in A Journey Within. Journey along through his pastimes that have swayed the ages -- the final confrontation between the fire of man's consuming greed to conquer all, and the supreme power of the Divine Spirit.

“The Art of Indian Vegetarian Cooking,” authored by Yamuna Dasi, is a culinary masterpiece that delves into the rich heritage of Indian vegetarian cuisine. With meticulous detail and authentic recipes, this book guides readers through a flavorful journey of traditional dishes. It not only offers delicious recipes but also a cultural immersion into the art and science of Indian vegetarian cooking.

Hidden amongst the poor cowherds, Krishna uses his miraculous powers to fight an evil demon king who has overthrown the peaceful kingdom of Mathura.

In this stunningly produced volume, the artist's mastery and devotion are combined with compelling stories depicting the magical life of Krishna. Excerpts from classics such as the Bhagavat Purana and Gopal Champu accompany 180 paintings, wonderfully illuminated by Swami B.V. Tripurari's poetic and informative narrative.

Krishna is utterly incomparable, he is so unique. Firstly, his uniqueness lies in the fact that although Krishna happened in the ancient past he belongs to the future, is really of the future. Man has yet to grow to that height where he can be a contemporary of Krishna’s. He is still beyond man’s understanding; he continues to puzzle and battle us. Only in some future time will we be able to understand him and appreciate his virtues. And there are good reasons for it.

Krishna’s Butter Bash Aims to introduce Shri Krishna and His wisdom to today’s children so that they may be inspired by Him and relate to Him as a lovable friend and role model to look-up to, in their everyday life situations challenges. This story has been adapted from Shrimad Bhagavatam. Chinmaya Bala Katha Is a series of books designed to bring home to the hearts of children everywhever simple truths such as the importance of love, genuineness, sharing, humility, generosity and other virtues which are ultimately indispensable for living a positive and meaningful life. For 6 years old and above www.chinmayamission.com

Arising out of a devotional and enthusiastic religious movement that swept across most of northern and eastern India in the period from the fourteenth through the seventeenth centuries, the powerful and moving lyrics collected and elegantly translated here depict the love of Radha for the god Krishna—a love whose intensity and range of emotions trace the course of all true love between man and woman and between man and God. Intermingling physical and metaphysical imagery, the spiritual yearning for the divine is articulated in the passionate language of intense sensual desire for an irresistible but ultimately unpossessable lover, thus touching a resonant chord in our humanity.