From the River of Heaven: Hindu and Vedic Knowledge for the Modern AgeThis text presents an overview of Indian spiritual tradition and its relevance to the modern mind. It introduces Vedic knowledge as the root of many mystical traditions and as a complete system of spiritual science, including the practice of yoga as part of a field of spiritual culture. |
Contents
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2 | 25 |
Ayurveda | 33 |
Vedic Astrology | 49 |
5 | 63 |
6 | 75 |
Karma and the Science of Rebirth | 85 |
Universal Forms of Worship | 95 |
Vedic Cosmology | 101 |
Dharmic Philosophies | 107 |
The Paths of Yoga | 115 |
The Source Teachings | 139 |
Selections from Vedic Teachings | 154 |
Sanskrit Terms | 160 |
BibliographySuggestions for Further Study | 166 |
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From the River of Heaven: Hindu and Vedic Knowledge for the Modern Age David Frawley No preview available - 2000 |
From the River of Heaven: Hindu and Vedic Knowledge for the Modern Age David Frawley No preview available - 1992 |
From the River of Heaven: Hindu and Vedic Knowledge for the Modern Age David Frawley No preview available - 2002 |
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Page 15 - It is the basis of the art of India, its poetry, music, dance and sculpture. It was the model for the social structure and legal system of ancient India, which was quite different in the Vedic age than in medieval or modern times.
Page 20 - The scientific method is based upon making an assumption, inventing a theory, and then amassing data or making experiments to prove the theory. Whatever we assume we are bound to find facts to prove it...
Page 20 - According to the Yogic and Vedic system the scientific method is not entirely scientific; that is, it is not truly objective and cannot give us knowledge of reality.