Hinduism : The Eternal Tradition Sanatana Dharma
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Books By David Frawley

THE GREAT REFUGE BY RAM SWARUP
TO PRACTICE THE FOUR YOGIC PATHS YOGA OF KNOWLEDGE - Jnana Yoga
To strive to see the Self in all beings and all beings in the Self through self-inquiry (Atma-vichara) and meditation (Dhyana).

YOGA OF DEVOTION - Bhakti Yoga
To strive to merge into God inwardly through devotional meditation and love. To surrender to the Will of God and be an instrument of grace.

YOGA OF SERVICE - Karma Yoga
To work in the world to fulfill the Divine will through teaching, charity, and social service of a selfless nature.

YOGA OF TECHNIQUE - Raja Yoga
To practice various yogic methods like asana, pranayama, mantra and meditation for purification of body and mind and for realization of Truth.

ADDITIONAL PRACTICES AND OBSERVANCES
RITUAL - Puja
To do regular rituals for harmonizing with cosmic intelligence, purification of the mind, and promoting social welfare.

MANTRA
To do regular prayers and mantras for purification of the mind, communion with Divinity, for the welfare of all creatures, and for world peace.

MEDITATION - Dhyana
To do regular meditation for the purification of the mind and realization of Truth.

PILGRIMAGE - Yatra
To do regular pilgrimages to various sacred sites either as temples or places in Nature.

CHARITY - Dana
To be charitable in our actions and to share our possessions with those less fortunate. To support dharmic activities with our own resources, including temples, schools, and service organizations.

RESPECT FOR PARENTS AND ELDERS
To give honor and appropriate help to our parents. To offer prayers and rituals to our ancestors.

 

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The Great Refuge
Code of Sanatana Dharma Pg1
Code of Sanatana Dharma Pg2
Code of Sanatana Dharma Pg3
Code of Sanatana Dharma Pg4
Code of Sanatana Dharma Pg5
Outline of Sanatana Dharma
Sanskrit Glossary Pg1
Sanskrit Glossary Pg2