Written in the form of a poetic dialogue, it probes Hindu concepts of the nature of God and what man should do to reach him, providing a fascinating synopsis of the religious thought and experience of India through the ages. This edition offers the classic English verse translation by Sir Edwin Arnold (1832–1904). Explanatory footnotes.
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Christmas Carols: Complete Verses by Shane Weller Complete lyrics for over 50 of the most popular, beloved carols: "Away in a Manger," "O Come All Ye Faithful," "Joy to the World," "Silent Night," "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear," and many more.
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The Classic Tradition of Haiku: An Anthology by Faubion Bowers Unique collection spans over 400 years (1488–1902) of haiku by greatest masters: Basho, Issa, Shiki, many more. Translated by top-flight scholars. Foreword and many informative notes to the poems.
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Songs of Kabir by Kabir, Rabindranath Tagore The 15th-century poet Kabir created timeless works of enlightenment that combine the philosophies of Sufism, Hinduism, and the Kabbala. Kabir's poems possess a simplicity and cover a wide emotional range. Features 100 songs translated by Rabindranath Tagore.
Sanskrit Grammar by William Dwight Whitney This basic guide focuses on the fundamentals as exhibited in the Veda and the Brahmana. Contents include treatment of the accent, declension, conjugation, parts of speech, and formation of compound stems.
