B. V. Narasimha came to Tiruvannamalai in the last 1920s and lived in the vicinity of Sri Ramanasramam for many years. He was deeply devoted to Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi.

The spiritual world cannot but be grateful to B.V. Narasimha Swamy for offering it Self Realization the first biography of Sri Ramana Maharshi, one of the greatest sages to walk on earth. First published in 1931 when the sage was living in the body, this book has seen several editions and adorns the bookshelf of countless spiritual leaders.

Books from this author - Self Realisation

H. H. Babaji is the last in a lineage of great Tantric Gurus whose traditions are handed down through generations by word of mouth. He is one of the few living Himalayan Masters who still carries on the Guru-shishya tradition.

Babaji has spent several decades studying and translating various religious, philosophical, Tantric texts and scriptures, both common as well as rare. He is fluent in several Indian and foreign languages; and unlike many other men of the cloth, is an accomplished academician as well.

Through His writings, Babaji endeavours to simplify the complex scriptures and texts so that everyone may enjoy and imbibe these pearls of wisdom into their daily lives. His vast repertoire of knowledge, rare wisdom and refreshing insights coupled with His mastery over language make His books a rare treat for the uninitiated as well as the experienced reader. The Essence Of The Brahmasutras is the first in a series of four books on the fundamentals of Hindu religion and philosophy or Prasthan Trayee. The others to follow shortly in this series are based on the Vedas, the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita.

Books from this author - The Secret of Life : Fulfilling The Destiny of Man, The Essence Of The Brahmasutras

Baidyanath Saraswati, an anthropologist of international eminence, is Unesco-Professor at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi. And is former Professor of Anthropology at the North-Eastern Hill University; Fellow of the Indian Institute of Advanced Study; and Visiting Professor at the universities of Ranchi and Visva-Bharati.

Professor Saraswati’s published work comprises a number of books and monographs, among which notably figure Pottery-making Cultures and Indian Civilization; Brahmanic Ritual Traditions; Kashi: Myth and Reality; and Spectrum of the Sacred — besides his edited titles, like Tribal Thought and Culture; Prakriti: Primal Elements — the Oral Tradition; Prakriti: Man in Nature; Computerizing Cultures; and Cross-Cultural Lifestyle Studies.

Books from this author - Voice Of God, Prakrti: The Integral Vision (Vol. 1) Primal Eleme, The Eternal Hinduism

Bala (Todd Haydon, Ph.Db.1961) had an interest in philosophy since his adolescent years. In September of 1987, he attended a public talk given by Ramesh Balsekar. Unkown to him at that time Was that his “future” guru Wayne Liqourman was also in attendance at that. He spent nearly four years formally studying Advaita Vedanta in an ashram in India in preparation to meet with Ramesh Again in 1991.
The seeking continued and seven years later in the spring of 1998, he met his final guru (Wayne) for the first time in Atlanta, USA. In the fall of 1999, the impersonal event of enlightenment occurred Through the body mind mechanism called Todd. Soon after and Over a five-year period, the contents of this book began to appear. This is his first book on Advaita.

Books from this author - Thorns For A Seeker

Bettina Baumer, born in Austria is living and working in Varanasi (India) since 1967 and is a scholar of Sanskrit, Indian philosophy and art with specialization in Shilpashastra and temple architecture of Orissa and above all in Kashmir Shaivism. She has been Director of a research institute on Indian art in Varanasi and coordinator of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, Varanasi. Since 1995, she is regularly teaching as visiting Professor at the universities of Vienna, Berne and Salzburg. Her present position is Fellow, Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla. She has authored five books in German and a number of books and scholarly articles in Sanskrit and English, including three volumes of Kalatattvakosha : A Lexicon of Fundamental Concepts of the Indian Arts edited by her. She became a disciple of Swami Lakshman Joo in 1986 and has been teaching Kashmir Shaivism and its texts for a number of years.

Books from this author - Void And Fullness In The Buddhist, Hindu And Chris, Mysticism In Shaivism And Christianity

He’s juggled as many mass-media jobs as a juggler does balls. Radio (All India Radio and The Voice of America), Television (Production Assistant and presenter, Sports Round-up, Mumbai TV: one of the first to do so in 1972); Advertising: copywriter with Shilpi and ASP; Journalism (Deputy Editor, Debonair, Associate Editor, Gentleman Group); free-lance writer for a host of publications; fitness columnist for the Hindu Business Line; co-columnist with wife, Shalan Savur for The Deccan Herald and Prajavani; co-author with Shalan of the well-acclaimed book Fitness for Life; author of A Way With Words, a book which described his 40-odd years’ mass-media journey.

His firsts include co-authoring the world’s first cricket-fiction (cri-fi) comic, Sunny the Supersleuth (featuring cricketer Sunil Gavaskar); and being in a team of TV pioneers that brought an educational cricket programme to India’s National Television: That’s Cricket anchored by cricketer Ravi Shastri, which he scripted and co-produced.

The author holds that he has re-invented himself every few years in a mass-media career that is 40-odd years and counting. If so, The Long Road to Nowhere: From Is to Bliss is his latest avtar. To those that know the author, this is his biggest surprise (and perhaps, even shock!) Bharat, a born-again seeker/questor/spiritualist? Hey! who is he kidding? And believe it or not, this re-invented and rediscovered writer is also a fitness teacher!

But, seriously, the author takes this ‘almost spiritual’ autobiography as one of his best works ever. And finally wishes that you find it so too.

Books from this author - The Long Road to Nowhere

Dr Bhupender Heera (1976- ) completed his School Education at Katra, the base camp of Shri Mata Vaishnavi Devi Shrine, in Jammu & Kashmir State. After graduating from Govt. Degree College Udhampur, Dr Heera successfully received three year Diploma in Architecture Engineering. Subsequently, in 2001, he obtained M.A. Degree in Buddhist Studies with First Class from the University of Jammu. In 2005, he was awarded the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Buddhist Studies from the same university. Dr Heera also obtained M.A. Degree in Philosophy from Gurukul Kangri University Haridwar with First Class in year 2007.

Books from this author - Uniqueness Of Carvaka Philosophy In Indian Traditi

Bibhu Padhi teaches English at SCS College at Puri-on-Sea, Orissa. His poems and scholarly articles have appeared in magazines and journals of international repute. His fourth book of poems, Painting the House, is in press. He has also written a book-length study of D.H. Lawrence.

Books from this author - Indian Philosophy And Religion

Bill deMello was three and a half years old when Tony left home to join the Jesuits. All his life he heard about but did not see much of his brother. After Tony’s sudden death at a time when the two brothers were just beginning to form a close relationship, Bill underwent a profound experience of melancholy bordering on depression, then resignation and finally enlightenment.

This book is a brother’s tribute to Tony deMello and his powerful impact on Bill – more powerful after his death than when he was alive.

Bill is a Master Perfumer and runs his own business. He lives with his wife Rose in Sydney, Australia. They have two sons and five grandchildren.

Books from this author - Anthony deMello SJ, The Happy Wanderer

Brother lawrence (1611-1691),was an earnest seeker of God.He had an experience at the age of 18.He was a changed personsince then and till the last day of his life he was in commune with God to whom he surrendered himself completely. Details of Brother Lawrence are meagre.He worked as a soldier and a footman.He was noted for his technique of recollections.He observed once that he possessed God in as great tranqulity as if he was upon his knees at the blessed sacrament.