This book, first published in 1957, was the first in English to provide a full and clear introduction to one of the most significant of Indian gods, and stresses his supreme role in Indian religion and art. The book relates the full Krishna story, explaining his role in Indian religion, and traces the history of Krishna in Indian painting. There are 39 plates of Indian pictures, each accompanied by a commentary by the author, revealing a wealth of subtle and poetic detail.

“Krishna Loves You” is written in a tender yet playful style, enabling the captivating passages in this book to provide little ones with the camaraderie of the Ultimate Companion, Shri Krishna. The author introduces Shri Krishna as a gentle comforting friend, engaging children in the early stages of devotion. Little minds will love journeying into a magical land where they will discover the joy, enchantment and excitement of playful Krishna. A delightful way for parents to turn bedtime into a wondrous experience and to kindle the spark of faith and love in the formative stages. The Chinmaya Bala Katha series of books aims to introduce children to Universal Truths and plant the seeds of spirituality, creating a foundation which equips them with the vision and attitude to accomplish greatness. The Book is for children 5 and below www.chinmayamission.com

The vibrant tradition of Temple decoration in India.

The heart of this book is a dramatic love poem, the Rasa Lila, which is the ultimate focal point of one of the most treasured Sanskrit texts of India, the Bhagavata Purana. Judged a literary masterpiece by Indian and Western scholars alike, this work of poetic genius and soaring religious vision is one of the world's greatest sacred love stories and, as Graham Schweig clearly demonstrates, should be regarded as India's Song of Songs. The story presents the supreme deity as the youthful and amorous cowherd, Krishna, who joins his beloved maidens in an enchanting and celebratory "dance of divine love." Schweig introduces this work of exquisite poetry and profound theology to the Western world in the form of a luminous translation and erudite scholarly treatment. His book explores the historical context and literary genre of the work and elucidates the aesthetic and emotional richness of the composition, highlighting poignant details of this drama of divine love. Schweig illuminates the religious dimensions and ethical nuances of the drama, drawing widely from the commentaries and esoteric vision of masters of the Caitanya school of Vaishnavism, a prominent devotional Hindu tradition. Themes such as transcendence of death through love, the yoga of devotion, the contrast between worldly love and passionate love for God, and the dialectical tension between ethical boundaries and boundless love are presented. The final event of the Rasa dance, the author concludes, presents a dynamic symbol of supreme love that provides the basis for a theological vision of genuine religious pluralism.

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.

Originally published in 1904, this text is the first full-length work presenting theistic Hindu practices and beliefs before a Western audience by a practicing Hindu "missionary," Premananda Bharati. (World Religions)