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Books about the Esoteric Teaching by David Bruce Hughes (Gaurahari Dāsānudās Bābājī). Most of these books are available in hardcopy printed or downloadable format from our online bookstore. Complete descriptions of these titles are below.

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Śrī Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu
Written by David Bruce Hughes   
Śrī Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu Part 1 CoverŚrī Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu is unique in all the world. It is the only book that provides the ontological background knowledge by which one may understand his eternal service relationship with the Supreme Lord. The astonishing variety of transcendental relationships revealed in Śrī Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu offers the pure devotee a never-ending, ever-fresh experience of ecstatic spiritual love. It also summarizes the esoteric methods of bhakti-yoga by which one can revive this ecstatic spiritual love. Part 1 includes the Eastern and Southern Oceans; Part 2 includes the Western and Northern Oceans.
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Śrī Vedānta-sūtra
Written by David Bruce Hughes   

Vedanta-sutra Adhyaya 1 Front Cover

Vedānta-sūtra is the ultimate knowledge of the Vedas. Vedic knowledge is very elevated, having issued forth from Mahā-Viṣṇu, the Supreme Godhead, at the time of creation. The Vedānta-sūtras are extremely recondite and esoteric, and are thus accessible to ordinary human intelligence only in the context of a commentary. The natural commentary on Vedānta-sūtra is the Bhagavata-Purāṇa or Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, written by the same author, Śrīla Kṛṣṇa-dvaipāyana Vyāsadeva, Himself recognized as an incarnation of God in the Vedic literature. The theistic commentary of Baladeva is included, along with additional comments by the author to bring the timeless wisdom of Vedānta-sūtra to bear on issues of contemporary importance. Trade paperback, 8.5 x 11", three volumes, 868 pages, perfect bound, illustrations. Complete Contents after the break.

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Śrī Viṣṇusahasranāma
Written by David Bruce Hughes   

Śrī Viṣṇusahasranāma: The Thousand Names of Lord Viṣṇu Śrī Viṣṇusahasranāma Book Coverfrom the Vedic classic Śrī Mahābhārata. With original Devanagari text, Roman transliterations, English synonyms and detailed philosophical introduction. 112 pages, trade paperback, photos and illustrations.

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Śrī Nṛsiṁsahasranāma
Written by David Bruce Hughes   

Śrī Nṛsiṁhasahasranāma: Śrī Nṛsiṁsahasranāma Book CoverThe Thousand Names of Lord Nṛsiṁha (the half-human, half-lion incarnation of God) from the Vedic classic Nṛsiṁha Purana. With original Devanagari text, Roman transliterations, English synonyms and detailed philosophical introduction. 192 pages, trade paperback, photos.

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Transontology
Written by David Bruce Hughes   

Transontology Front CoverTransontology (transcendental ontology) is a new technology of consciousness enhancement based on the ancient Esoteric Teaching of the Sanskrit Vedas. Formerly it was carefully handed down for over 5,000 years as a secretive religious teaching. Transontology demystifies and open-sources this powerful technology so that interested professionals can develop new problem-solving applications in their areas of interest and expertise, and everyone can benefit from it. Previous versions of the Vedic Esoteric Teaching available in the West have been cripple-ware: deliberately distorted and incomplete copies of the original. The original source code and more powerful methods have been kept secret by esoteric traditions. Transontology provides the original, complete source code and an integrated development environment to the public for the first time.


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The Book of Gethsemane
Written by David Bruce Hughes   

Book of Gethsemane Front CoverMost people have heard the story of Jesus and his disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane. The core teaching of this familiar account from the New Testament is that when in difficulty, one should approach the spiritual Master Teacher or God to pray for advice and inspiration. The Lord will respond, either directly or through the spiritual Master Teacher, resolving the sincere disciple’s difficulty. This tenet is actually an integral part of the Esoteric Teaching from which all the bona fide religions in the world are derived. Therefore it is universally relevant to all Godly people, regardless of their doctrinal orientation or level of attainment in self-realization.

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Here Be Wisdom
Written by David Bruce Hughes   

Here Be Wisdom Cover108 Aphorisms on the Mature Stage of Spiritual Life. The proverbs and aphorisms in this book were revealed to the author during an extensive series of meditations toward the end of 1998. The first hundred or so came within an intense two-day period, and the rest were added gradually afterward. I was inspired to compile these revelations into a book to demonstrate how God reciprocates our sincere prayers, and also to glorify this aspect of His compassion for the enlightenment of all. 182 pages, Trade Paperback, perfect bound 6 x 9", Creative Commons BY-NC-SA license. Perfect for introducing your Christian friends to the Esoteric Teaching.

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Secrets of the Soul
Written by David Bruce Hughes   

Secrets of the Soul CoverEveryone has heard about the soul. But most people don't really have a good understanding of the soul. That is a cause of all kinds of problems, because the soul, or conscious living force, is who we really are. This series of essays covers the most important aspects of the science of the soul: who and what the soul is, where he comes from, where his real home is, and his eternal relationship with God. Trade Paperback, 6 x 9" 120 pages, color cover, Creative Commons BY-NC-SA license.

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Search for the Absolute Truth
Written by David Bruce Hughes   

Search for the Absolute Truth Book CoverWe are all searching for the Absolute Truth, whether we are aware of it or not. This short book presents that search from both humanistic and philosophical perspectives. An extended commentary on the first sloka of Vedanta-sutra. 149 pages, trade paperback, many photos and illustrations ISBN 0-9703586-3-6

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Introductory Seminar Syllabus
Written by David Bruce Hughes   

Intro Seminar Syllabus Book CoverThe complete syllabus for the Esoteric Teaching Introductory Seminar video series. Recommended for study while watching the video series. 44 pages, 8.5 x 11", illustrated

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Śrī Mahābhārata Complete

Mahabharata Book CoverŚrī Mahābhārata: The History of Greater India by Kṛṣṇa-dvaipāyana Vyāsa, the complier of the Vedas. An authentic classic epic of Vedic spiritual lore, considered the "Fifth Veda." Complete translation in English prose from the original Sanskrit text by Kisari Mohan Ganguli. Published in India between 1883-1896.

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Śrī Caitanya-bhāgavata
Written by David Bruce Hughes   
Lord Śrī Caitanya MahāprabhuŚrī Caitanya-bhāgavata is the story of the pastimes of Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, the incarnation of Kṛṣṇa for the Kali-yuga, the present historical age. Compiled by the great devotee Śrīla Vṛndāvana dāsa Ṭhākura from the diaries of eyewitnesses, Śrī Caitanya-bhāgavata is the essential story of the pastimes of the Eastern Savior. This translation by Sarvabhāvana Prabhu is highly recommended. If you would like to read more about Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu's beautiful ecstatic pastimes, here are the sections:

Caitanya-bhāgavata Ādi-khaṇḍa
Caitanya-bhāgavata Madhya-khaṇḍa
Caitanya-bhāgavata Antya-khaṇḍa
 
A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda on Islam

Śrila Prabhupāda on Islam Book CoverA rare limited edition printed in India, this slim volume is a compendium of salient quotes and instructions on one of the world's major religious traditions.

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Written by David Bruce Hughes   

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