Hinduism

"EXPERIENCE THE MIRACULOUS CHILDHOOD OF LORD KRISHNA!"

Synopsis:
A dark despair falls upon the people of Mathura, as a celestial prediction of his death unleashes the monstrous evil chained within the mind of Prince Kamsa! As his selfish atrocities strangle the happiness out of an entire kingdom, the citizens desperately await the arrival of their prophesied SAVIOR - a child born as the EIGHTH SON of his only cousin sister, Devaki!
 
Excerpts from the book:
"This boy will attain unending fame! His deeds will be remembered and retold for generations to come! He will be ever-victorious! Since he will attract one and all, and also due to the color of his skin, I name him as Krishna!" - Sage Garga

"Krishna is none other than Lord Vishnu Himself! He is the Protector of mankind!" - Sage Narada

"Whenever a land prevails in lawlessness and evil rises beyond measure, I am born, in order to protect the virtuous and destroy the evil!" - Lord Krishna

Here is a simple introduction to the Hindu festival of Diwali, suitable for even the youngest child.

The magical story of how the princess Parvati opens the heart of her eternal husband Shiva

• The courtship story of one of the central couples in Indian lore, Parvati and Shiva, made accessible for Western children

• Illustrated throughout with paintings from the classic Indian tradition

In the Hindu pantheon the great mother goddess Adishakti is the heavenly wife of Shiva, Lord of All Gods. Whenever Shiva or Adishakti come to Earth in human form, they are fated to marry each other again--but that’s no guarantee that all will go smoothly with their courtship. In this story Adishakti comes to Earth as the mountain princess Parvati, who has her work cut out for her when she tries to win the affections of Shiva. Shiva spends all his time meditating on a remote mountainside in the Himalayas and has no interest in marriage. Parvati washes his feet, wipes his brow, and lays sixteen offerings before him, but he won’t even look at her. Sage Narada advises her to invoke Shiva’s name--Om Namah Shivaya--over and over again as a mantra. So in the heat of the sun, in the driving rain, in snow up to her neck Parvati sits and repeats her beloved’s name until the focused power of her intent opens his heart and persuades him to ask for her hand in marriage.

Parvati’s timeless story teaches children that with enough love and perseverance even the seemingly impossible can be achieved. Accompanied by rich, color illustrations prepared according to the traditional Hindu canon, How Parvati Won the Heart of Shiva will transport children to a magical world filled with ancient wisdom.

A collection of stories about the pantheon of Hindu gods, centering on the sometimes greedy, sometimes impulsive, but always generous, elephant-headed Ganesha.

Aims to introduce Shri Krishna and His wisdom to children so that they may be inspired by Him and His pastimes as a lovable friend and role model.

Tells the adventures of the magical monkey Hanuman, beloved in India as the devoted helper of Ram, hero of the Hindu epic tale the Ramayana

• Introduces Western children to one of the most playful and beloved characters of Hindu mythology

• Illustrated throughout with full-color paintings in the traditional Indian style

Son of the monkey princess Anjana and the wind god Pavan, Hanuman is born on Earth to be a helper for Ram, the hero of the Hindu epic the Ramayana. Hanuman is no ordinary monkey. He has the ability to leap higher than the sun and move faster than the wind. When the demon king Ravana kidnaps Ram’s wife, Sita, and carries her off to his island home, the army that goes to rescue her is left discouraged on the beach--stopped by the wide expanse of water between them and the island of Lanka. But magical Hanuman is able to jump over the ocean in one amazing bound. He finds the captive Sita and helps her to take heart and remain strong and confident that Ram will find a way to save her.

And indeed Ram does, but only with the devoted assistance of his mercurial monkey helper. Hanuman shrinks to the size of a fly; grows large enough to uproot a huge tree as though it were a turnip; soars through the sky, setting the city of Lanka on fire with the tip of his tail; and digs up an entire mountain in order to deliver its healing herbs to Ram’s stricken army. This beautifully illustrated retelling of Hanuman’s story makes accessible to Western children and their parents one of the most playful and beloved characters of the Hindu tradition.

World religions all have their own distinct symbols and signs. This series shows children what signs and symbols are and why they are used in religion. Children learn about each religion and its symbols through looking at the key themes of Christianity, Judaism, Islam and Hinduism. Each book is packed full of lively stories, folktales, songs, poems, recipes and activities.

In many ways, attending a Hindu temple is similar to attending church or synagogue, or any other place of worship. In many ways, Hindu temples are distinctive. What do children--and their parents and friends--do in a temple?

When do people go to a temple? How do people prepare to pray? What is the meaning of Om? Why are flowers and food brought to the temple? Do Hindus believe in many gods? Through concise but enlightening descriptions and engaging photos from Hindu temples, Mahendra and Vandana Jani answer all these questions and more.

What You Will See Inside a Hindu Temple will:
* Satisfy kids' curiosity about what goes on in temples, broadening awareness of other faiths at an important age when opinions and prejudices can first form.
* Provide Hindu children with a deeper understanding of their own religious tradition.
* Give children the opportunity to ask questions, making them more active participants.