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Vaani Vyvahaar Me (Sanxipt): वाणी व्यवहार मॅ
by Dada Bhagwan‘वाणी,व्यवहार में’, यह पुस्तक में हमें वाणी से संबंधित कई सारे मौलिक सिद्धांतों की जानकारी प्राप्त होती है| वाणी मुख्यतः निर्जीव है, यह सिर्फ एक टेप रिकॉर्ड है, जिसकी पूरी रिकॉर्डिंग हमारे पिछले जन्मो में हुई है| वाणी, एक बहुत ही अमूल्य वस्तु है जिसकी कीमत समझना बहुत ज़रूरी है| हमारी वाणी ऐसी होनी चाहिए कि जिससे किसीको भी दुःख ना हो| दादाश्री इस किताब में हमें वाणी कि महत्वता, हमारे रोजिंदा जीवन में होने वाले व्यवहार को लक्ष में रखकर, बहुत सारे उदाहरणों के साथ बताते है जिससे हमें यह समझ में आता है कि हम हमारी वाणी को किस तरह कोमल और मधुर बना सकते है| जिस तरह किसी टेप को बजाने से पहले उसमें रिकॉर्डिंग करनी होती है उसी तरह हमारे मुँह से जो वाणी निकलती है वह सब पिछले जन्मो में की हुई रिकॉर्डिंग का ही परिणाम है| वाणी के सिद्धांतों को और अधिक गहराई में समझने के लिए यह किताब अवश्य पढ़े|
Vacation Bible Snooze (Tales from the Back Pew)
by Mike ThalerHey! Who in his right mind would want to go to school during summer vacation to study the Bible? Me, that’s who! If VBS is as exciting as some of the great Bible stories I know, then count me in!
Vacíate de lo negativo: Haz espacio para más gozo, mayor confianza y nuevos niveles de influencia
by Joel OsteenRelease the negative thoughts and feelings that are weighing you down with #1 New York Times bestselling author and Lakewood Church pastor Joel Osteen. It's easy to go through life holding on to things that are weighing you down. Guilt. Resentment. Doubt. Worry. The problem is when you allow these things in, they're taking up space for the good things that should be there. Imagine your life is like a container. You were created to be filled with joy, peace, confidence, creativity. But if you allow worry, shame, and other negativity in, it pushes out good thoughts. Life is too short to go through it with negative things holding you down. The Scripture says, "Give no place to the enemy." Give no place to worry. Give no place to bitterness. You control what's in your container. You control what you think about, what you choose to allow in. Every morning when you wake up, you need to empty out anything negative from the day before. Empty Out the Negative will help you disregard the ridiculing voices in your head and instead hear God and his grace. Empty out the negative, and God will fill you with good.
Vainglory: The Forgotten Vice
by Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoungJulia Roberts on the red carpet at the Oscars. Lady Gaga singing “Applause” to worshipful fans at one of her sold-out concerts. And you and me in our Sunday best in the front row at church. What do we have in common?Chances are, says Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung, that we all suffer from vainglory -- a keen desire for attention and approval. Although contemporary culture has largely forgotten about vainglory, it was on the original list of seven capital vices and is perhaps more dangerous than ever today.In Vainglory: The Forgotten Vice DeYoung tells the story of this vice, moving from its ancient origins to its modern expressions. She defines vainglory, gives examples from popular culture, explores motivational sources, and discusses other vices associated with it such as hypocrisy and boasting. After exposing the many ways in which vainglory can rear its ugly head, she explores personal spiritual practices that can help us resist it and community practices that can help us handle glory well.
Vaishali Ki Nagarvadhu: वैशाली की नगरवधू
by Acharya Chatursenयह उपन्यास एक बौद्धकालीन ऐतिहासिक कृति है। लेखक के अनुसार इसकी रचना के क्रम में उन्हें आर्य, बौद्ध, जैन और हिंदुओं के साहित्य का सांस्कृतिक अध्ययन करना पड़ा जिसमें उन्हें 10 वर्षों का समय लगा। यह उपन्यास कोई एक-दो महीनों में पूर्ण नहीं हुआ बल्कि आचार्य शास्त्री ने इत्मीनान से इसके लेखन में 1939-1947 तक कि नौ वर्षों की अवधि लगाई। इस उपन्यास के केंद्र में 'वैशाली की नगरवधू' के रूप में इतिहास-प्रसिद्ध वैशाली की, सौंदर्य की साक्षात प्रतिमा तथा स्वाभिमान और आत्मबल से संबलित 'अम्बपाली' है जिसने अपने जीवनकाल में सम्पूर्ण भारत के राजनीतिक और सामाजिक परिवेश को प्रभावित किया था। उपन्यास में अम्बपाली की कहानी तो है किंतु उससे अधिक बौद्धकालीन सामाजिक, राजनीतिक, धार्मिक स्थितियों का चित्रण उपलब्ध है और यही उपन्यासकार का लक्ष्य भी है। विभिन्न संस्कृतियों यथा जैन और बौद्ध और ब्राह्मण के टकराव के साथ-साथ तत्कालीन विभिन्न गणराज्यों यथा काशी, कोशल तथा मगध एवं वैशाली के राजनीतिक संघर्षों का विवरण भी इस कृति में उपलब्ध है। उपन्यास की नायिका फिर भी अम्बपाली ही है जो आदि से अंत तक उपन्यास में छाई हुई है।
Vaisnavism, Saivism and Minor Religious Systems: Aus: Grundriss Der Indo-arischen Philologie Und Altertumskunde, Bd. 3. H. 6 (Routledge Revivals #3, 6)
by R G BhandarkarBhandarkar’s Vaisnavism, Saivism and Minor Religious Systems, first published in 1913, explores the origins of Vaishnavism by examining its sources of religion, aspects of the Mahabharata, and the Cult of Rama. Bhandarkar also discusses Saivism by exploring its origin and development. This text is ideal for students of theology.
Vaiṣṇava Concepts of God: Philosophical Perspectives (Routledge Hindu Studies Series)
by Benedikt Paul Göcke Ricardo Sousa Silvestre Alan C. HerbertThis book explores a number of concepts of God in Vaiṣṇavism, which is commonly referred to as one of the great Hindu monotheistic traditions. By addressing the question of what attributes God possesses according to particular Vaiṣṇava textual sources and traditions, the book locates these concepts within a global philosophical framework. The book is divided into two parts. The first part, God in Vaiṣṇava Texts, deals with concepts of God found in some of the more prominent canonical Vaiṣṇava texts: the Bhagavad-Gītā, the Bhagavata-Purāṇa, the Jayākhya-Saṃhitā as representative of the Pāñcarātras, and the Mahābhārata. The second part, God in Vaiṣṇava Traditions, addresses concepts of God found in several Vaiṣṇava traditions and their respective key theologians. In addition to the Āḻvārs, the five traditional Vaiṣṇava schools—the Śrī Vaiṣṇava tradition, the Madhva tradition, the Nimbārka tradition, the Puṣṭimārga tradition, and the Caitanya Vaiṣṇava tradition—and two contemporary ones—those of Ramakrishna (who has Vaiṣṇava leanings) and Swami Bhaktivedanta—are considered. The book combines normative, critical, and descriptive elements. Some chapters are philosophical in nature, and others are more descriptive. Each unpacks a specific Vaiṣṇava concept of God for future philosophical analysis and critique. Written by experts who break new ground in this presentation and representation of the diversity of Vaiṣṇava texts and traditions, the book provides approaches that reflect the amount of philosophical and historical deliberation on the specific issues and divine attributes so far considered in the field of Hindu Studies. This book will be of interest to researchers in disciplines including philosophy of religion and Indian philosophy, cross-cultural and comparative philosophy, analytic philosophy of religion, Hindu Studies, theology, and religious studies.
Vajra Wisdom: Deity Practice in Tibetan Buddhism
by Dharmachakra Translation Committee Kunkyen Tenpe Nyima Shechen GyaltsapVajra Wisdom presents the commentaries of two great nineteenth-century Nyingma masters that guide practitioners engaged in development stage practice through a series of straightforward instructions. The rarity of this kind of material in English makes it indispensable for practitioners and scholars alike. The goal of development stage meditation in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition is to directly realize the inseparability of phenomena and emptiness. Preceded by initiation and oral instructions, the practitioner arrives at this view through the profound methods of deity visualization, mantra recitation, and meditative absorption.
Vajrakilaya: A Complete Guide with Experiential Instructions
by Kyabje Garchen RinpocheA thorough guide to Vajrakīlaya, from a master of the Drigung Kagyu lineage.In Kyabje Garchen Rinpoche&’s first major collection of tantric teachings, he offers a complete manual for the visualization and supplication of the deity Vajrakīlaya. This ancient tantric practice centers on familiarizing oneself with the wrathful deity as a method for traversing the path to enlightenment. With clear instructions and insightful commentary, Garchen Rinpoche highlights the cultivation of bodhicitta at every stage of the path. This comprehensive guide to deity practice by one of the greatest living Tibetan meditation masters will support practitioners of all experiential levels in reuniting with their own awakened nature.
Vajrasattva Meditation
by Khenpo Yeshe PhuntsokWalk step by step through the stages of this tantric ritual of purification with inspired commentary and forty full-color illustrations.The force of our past actions makes it hard to attain our goals, including success in meditation. And so Buddhism has developed methods for purifying our past, clearing the obstacles to success and fulfillment. One of the most popular methods for karmic housekeeping, one common to all schools of Tibetan Buddhism, is the preparatory practice of visualizing the buddha Vajrasattva and reciting his hundred-syllable mantra. It is considered an essential foundation for the success of spiritual endeavor. The practice of Vajrasattva is often the first experience practitioners have of trying to perform tantric ritual. Combining prayers, visualizations, mantra recitations, and multiple styles of meditation, it can be hard for those who did not grow up in the tradition to know how to proceed. This friendly volume by a young Tibetan lama with many followers in China lays out the practice step by step accompanied by sixty color illustrations.
Vajrayana and the Culmination of the Path (The Library of Wisdom and Compassion #10)
by Dalai Lama Venerable Thubten ChodronThe final volume of the Library of Wisdom and Compassion by His Holiness the Dalai Lama takes us to the uncommon practices and realizations of Vajrayana to the full awakening of a buddha.His Holiness the Dalai Lama skillfully illuminates the unique qualities of Vajrayana, as practiced in Tibet, and the method to eradicate the subtlest obscurations preventing the full awakening of a buddha. Speaking to newcomers and advanced students alike, he explains the similarities and differences of the Sutra and Tantra paths. Having gathered many of the doubts and difficult points concerning the tantric path, he clarifies the purpose of receiving proper empowerment by qualified gurus and the ethical restraints and commitments required to enter the path of secret mantra. The paths and stages of the four tantric classes are explained, as are the generation-stage and completion-stage practices of Highest Yoga Tantra. You are introduced to the practices of clear appearance and divine identity common to all tantric sadhanas, as well as the distinctive practices of illusory body and actual clear light that overcome the subtlest defilements on the mind and eliminate all obscurations quickly. The understanding of emptiness in Sutra and Tantra is the same, but the consciousness perceiving emptiness differs. In Highest Yoga Tantra that consciousness is great bliss, which arises from knowing the methods to manipulate the channels, winds, and drops of the subtle body. In short, in Vajrayana and the Culmination of the Path the Dalai Lama sets out the path that leads to blissful awakening and enables us to be of great benefit to all sentient beings.
Vajrayogini: Her Visualization, Rituals, and Forms (Studies in Indian and Tibetan Buddhism)
by Elizabeth EnglishVajrayogini is a tantric goddess from the highest class of Buddhist tantras who manifests the ultimate development of wisdom and compassion. Her practice is prevalent today among practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism. This ground-breaking book delves into the origins of Vajrayogini, charting her evolution in India and examining her roots in the Cakrasamvara tantra and in Indian tradition relating to siva. The focus of this work is the Guhyasamayasadhanamala, a collection of forty-six sadhanas, or practice texts. Written on palm leaves in Sanskrit and preserved since the twelfth century, this diverse collection, composed by various authors, reveals a multitude of forms of the goddess, each of which is described and illustrated here. One of the sadhanas, the Vajravarahi Sadhana by Umapatideva, depicts Vajrayogini at the center of a mandala of thirty-seven different goddesses, and is here presented in full translation alongside a Sanskrit edition. Elizabeth English provides extensive explanation and annotation of this representative text. Sixteen pages of stunning color plates not only enhance the study but bring the goddess to life.
Valentina Goldman Ships Out
by Marisol MuranoThe sequel to the best-selling Valentina Goldman's Immaculate Confusion has arrived! After her husband's unexpected departure a year ago, poor Valentina is stuck. Help arrives in the form of an unwelcome guest: her mother, who shows up unannounced at Valentina's doorstep to take her on a 12-day Mediterranean cruise full of unexpected detours. If you've always longed to go on a cruise, ship out with Valentina. And if you've never wanted to go on a cruise, go anyway. You'll likely find yourself alternately delighted and surprised by her quirky encounters at sea and alluring ports of call. In tightly wound language shimmering with wit and longing, Valentina Goldman Ships Out is a moving portrait of a woman looking for answers and coping with loss, even when the waters are deep.
Valentina Goldman's Immaculate Confusion
by Marisol MuranoSince her arrival in the United States from Venezuela, Valentina Goldman isn't exactly living the American Dream. She's living the American Nightmare. Her late husband, Max, has left her a young widow, a step-daughter whom Valentina didn't want, and a bi-polar ex-wife. And oh, having given up her dream job in New York, Valentina is also unemployed in Arizona. Part "Bridget Jones Diary," part "Modern Family," "Valentina Goldman's Immaculate Confusion" is the story of a woman trying to get a handle on her whacky life in America. In breathless, blog-like snippets, Valentina compares her own story with that of her eccentric sister, Azucena, who has bizarre troubles of her own down in the tropics. "Valentina Goldman's Immaculate Confusion" is a funny and moving story about what happens when a passionate South American woman moves to the USA and, like so many of us, ends up with a life she never imagined.
Valentinian Christianity: Texts and Translations
by Geoffrey S. SmithValentinus, an Egyptian Christian who traveled to Rome to teach his unique brand of theology, and his followers, the Valentinians, formed one of the largest and most influential sects of Christianity in the second and third centuries. But by the fourth century, their writings had all but disappeared suddenly and mysteriously from the historical record, as the newly consolidated imperial Christian Church condemned as heretical all forms of what has come to be known as Gnosticism. Only in 1945 were their extensive original works finally rediscovered, and the resurrected "Gnostic Gospels" soon rooted themselves in both the scholarly and popular imagination.Valentinian Christianity: Texts and Translations brings together for the first time all the extant texts composed by Valentinus and his followers. With accessible introductions and fresh translations based on new transcriptions of the original Greek and Coptic manuscripts on facing pages, Geoffrey S. Smith provides an illuminating, balanced overview of Valentinian Christianity and its formative place in Christian history.
Valentía en solo 100 días: Devocionales para descubrir la parte de tu ser más valiente (100 Days to Brave, Spanish Edition)
by Annie F. DownsSiempre fuiste destinado a ser valiente.Ya sea que tomes una decisión importante, enfrentes una transición difícil o enfrentes un miedo, Valentía en solo 100 días te dará valor y confianza para seguir adelante.Annie F. Downs sintió que sus desafíos eran demasiado difíciles, demasiado aterradores y muchos. Entonces decidió dejar de permitir que el miedo la contuviera. No fue fácil ni simple. Pero fue bueno.Con honestidad y buen humor, esta compilación de los mejores escritos y las nuevas piezas de Annie te dará la inspiración para abrazar el camino y el plan que Dios tiene para ti y experimentar el crecimiento personal.Atrévete a pasar los próximos 100 días descubriendo que eres más valiente de lo que sabes y más fuerte de lo que creías posible.
Valentía para sanar / Courage to be Healed: Encontrar esperanza para restaurar su alma
by Mark RutlandLA VIDA ALTERADA COMIENZA EN EL ALTAR PERO NO TERMINA AHÍ. Este no es un libro de arreglos rápidos. Tampoco es un libro que le dirá que aleje su desesperanza con oración. Encuentre verdadera sanidad interior que une el poder del Espíritu Santo con la consejería cristiana. Mediante historias de personas que encuentran sanidad puede aprender a: Confrontar y aceptar realidades dolorosas del pasadoLidiar con oraciones no contestadas y expectativas no cumplidasSoltar la amargura hacia usted mismo, hacia otros y hacia Dios Cuando los cristianos están desesperados, se les dice que acudir a Jesús es la respuesta. Arrepiéntase, y será sando del dolor, trauma y sufrimiento del pasado. Pero eso es solamente parte de la historia. Aunque convertirse en cristiano es el primer paso hacia la sanidad, el viaje no termina ahí. Consejería guiada por el Espíritu, oración, y el poder de la gracia de Dios obran en conjunto para producir sanidad y restaurar el gozo en nuestro corazón. Mark Rutland invita a quienes están sufriendo a ser valientes, a dar el paso y buscar sanidad. The altered life begins at the altar. But it doesn&’t end there. Here is a simple truth: hurt people hurt people. The damaged do damage to others and to themselves. They become toxic, and their toxicity spills over into the lives of those around them, leaving a trail of broken relationships, squandered opportunities, and shattered dreams. Hurting souls can and often do become suicidal and self-destructive.This is not a &“quick fix&” book, but one that illumines the need for, and very real hope for, inner healing. Delve into stories of people finding healing, and understand each stage of the process, including the following:Honestly confronting the pastFacing and accepting painful realitiesForgiving ourselves as well as the &“unforgivable&” deeds of othersDealing with disappointment and forgiving God for unmet expectations, unanswered prayers, and unfulfilled dreamsStories of people seeking and finding healingMany go to church or preach in a church every Sunday while living lives of unuttered, soul-deadening despair. Part of the reason they never get help is a prevailing religiosity that presupposes that sin and repentance are the cause of and the answer to all the soul&’s distress. While salvation or the baptism of the Spirit are the first steps to healing hurt souls, these experiences may not do all that needs to be done. The altered life may well begin at an altar, but it may need to continue in a counseling office. Dr. Mark Rutland&’s Courage to Be Healed is a doorway of hope for hurting souls and for those who love them.
Valiant Bride: Book 1 (Brides of Montclair #1)
by Jane PeartNoramary came out of the parlor into the hall. Stunned by what she had just heard, she felt slightly light-headed and leaned against the closed door for a moment to steady herself. The shock of Winnie's elopement during the night had been followed by a second -- the staggering request of her foster parents that she step into her errant cousin's place as the bride of Duncan Montrose! "So you see, my dear, why we must ask this of you?" Aunt Betsy's voice rang in her ears. Noramary closed her eyes, bringing back the scene that had just taken place. As her aunt had explained the dilemma Winnie's irresponsibility had caused and what must now be done, Noramary had sat very still, eyes downcast, hands folded in her lap, hearing but not fully absorbing her aunt's words. Now those same words burst upon her, strong and clear: "--marry Duncan Montrose!" Valiant Bride is a historical romance that brings to life a young woman's choice between duty and love.
Valiant Defender: Valiant Defender Lost Christmas Memories Deadly Christmas Duty (Military K-9 Unit #8)
by Shirlee McCoyHis daughter’s been taken…The last showdown in the Military K-9 Unit seriesAfter relentless searching, Captain Justin Blackwood’s closing in on the Red Rose Killer. But when his daughter becomes a target, the hunt turns personal. With the help of his new partner, Captain Gretchen Hill, and his K-9, Quinn, Justin will race to save his daughter and bring down his nemesis once and for all…or die trying.
Valiant Hope (Homeland Heroes #3)
by Donna FleisherCan Chris forgive the unforgivable? If not, is she willing to pay the cost? A cost that may be more than she ever imagined . . . There&’s nothing Chris McIntyre hates more than child abuse. And now one of the children at Kimberley Square&’s new gymnasium is showing the signs—signs Chris knows all too well. With no evidence to take to the police, the tough-as-nails former soldier knows it&’s time to take matters into her own hands. But her anger at the abuser goes deeper than defending an innocent child. Memories haunt Chris—memories of her own childhood and her own father. As these memories locked inside her well up into a rage that threatens to consume her, she finds it impossible to forgive. But how can she continue as a Christian while harboring hatred in her heart? One remarkable man may hold the answers to help Chris sort through the agonizing secrets of her past. To help her find a road to peace. But the route threatens to take her to a place she thought she&’d never again have to go—a place she swore she&’d die before ever seeing again.
Valiant in Fight: A Book of Remembrance
by Laverne E. TiftIn the early months of World War II, many ships and stations of our Navy had no chaplain officially assigned. Chiefly, through the efforts of a unique Christian organization called "The Navigators", when the need for a Christian preacher was obvious, some "Navigator" trained man would step forward and fill the bill. These men and their associates were dedicated, fearless, top-notch fighting men, who loved and trusted the Lord Jesus Christ. Such a one was Machinist Mate first class, La Verne E. Tift aboard the heavy cruiser USS Minneapolis, operating with the Pacific Fleet out of Pearl Harbor. He was the "spark-plug" and acting teacher of our Bible study and prayer groups. Since leaving the Navy in 1945 he has become a Minister of the Gospel, serving various churches in California. He and his wife Grace reside in Fresno, California.
Valientes: Para permanecer, crecer y avanzar
by Kristy MottaSé valiente para soltar lo que Dios te pide. Sé valiente para abrazar lo que Dios te da. Sé valiente para no juzgar a los demás. Sé valiente para vivir solo para obtener su aprobación. Los cambios son una variable constante en la vida; no son opcionales. Es cierto que, al enfrentar una tragedia, crisis o cambio sentirás miedo, querrás renunciar, te lamentarás, buscarás culpables, querrás huir y, cuando estés a punto de sentirte una cobarde, tu corazón creerá que ha sido diseñado para más. Entonces, estarás por experimentar la intervención divina y sobrenatural de Dios que activará a la mujer valiente que está dentro de ti, lista para permanecer, crecer y avanzar. Cada paso de valentía revelará tu estado actual y el carácter que Dios quiere forjar en ti para vivir una vida más enriquecida y mantenerte firme en el Dios que no cambia.
Valley of Bones
by Eric WilsonFor millennia, two groups of immortals have roamed the earth in a spiritual chess game for human souls. Now they enter the time of Final Vengeance. On one side are the Collectors--unholy, undead entities who feed on misery and blood. In opposition are the Nistarim--saints raised from their tombs during the Nazarene's resurrection, who work to protect mankind. Natira, a powerful Collector infused with Judas's blood, is on the verge of finding the last of the Nistarim. To destroy them all in one master stroke, he must find the Nazarene's Crown of Thorns which is believed to be buried near Jerusalem. But the Nistarim have a potent weapon of their own, a boy who carries immortal blood. He has been hiding and waiting until now, when both sides collide in a battle of biblical proportions at Israel's historic Valley of Bones. The Jerusalem's Undead Trilogy takes readers on a riveting journey, as imaginative fiction melds with biblical and archaeological history.
Valley of Decision: A Novel (The Carthage Chronicles)
by Lynne GentryEvery choice has a consequence in the explosive conclusion to the Carthage Chronicles as Lisbeth returns to third-century Carthage for a thrilling final adventure.Thirteen years ago, Lisbeth made an impossible decision--leave third-century Carthage and her husband Cyprian behind for good. She knew it was to protect her daughter Maggie, so Lisbeth gathered the strength to move on with her life. All these years, Lisbeth has thrown herself into her work and raising her headstrong daughter, all to live up to the promise she made to Cyprian. But Maggie is sick of being protected. In an act of teenage rebellion Maggie decides to do what her mother can't--secretly returning to the third century on a quest to bring her father back, leaving Lisbeth no choice but to follow. With Maggie's surprise arrival in Carthage, chaos ensues. She finds her grandmother on trial for murder and attempts to save her, but instead the diversion sparks a riot that nearly destroys the plagued city. Only one thing will appease the wrath of the new proconsul of Carthage: the death of the instigator. Will Lisbeth arrive in time to save her daughter from the clutches of Rome? How can God possibly redeem such a slew of unwise decisions and deep regrets? Filled with heart-wrenching twists and riveting action, Valley of Decision brings the romantic adventure epic, The Carthage Chronicles, to an electrifying conclusion.
Valley of Hope (The Amish of Lancaster Book #4)
by Sarah PriceSamuel Lapp isn't ready to think about joining the Amish church yet. However, he's feeling the pressure from his family, community, and church. The harder they push, the more he rebels. Not even his pretty neighbor, Mary Ruth Smucker, can get Samuel to settle down into the Amish ways. Just when everyone has given up hope on Samuel, he finds himself learning more about the non-Amish way of life than he ever wanted to know. When he finds faith, will his struggles be over?