Explore multiple English translations of the Bhagavad Gita; full text, summaries, sometimes extensive introductions and commentaries. (
http://dmoz.org/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Hinduism/Religious_Texts/Bhagavad_Gita/
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Discover the symbolism of the lotus and its history in Hindu and Buddhist religion, pictures of many paintings and sculptures; links to Krishna's dance and love making with the dairymaids, forms of Shiva in visual arts, Mughal miniature painting, Shakti: Power and Femininity in Indian Art, and much more. (
http://www.exoticindiaart.com/article/lotus
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Offers a reference center of Hindu temples; view temples, learn about temple art and construction, a read temple news and history. (
http://www.mandirnet.org
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Complete how-to online text with stories of Westerners who entered Hinduism and Hindus who deepened their faith. (
http://www.himalayanacademy.com/resources/books/hbh/
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Learn about the ashram Barsana Dham in Austin, TX (or do a net search for ashrams and temples near you); view teachings and activities, a calendar of events, get an excellent taste of bhakti yoga in chanting and speech link. (
http://www.isdl.org/index.html
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Features a web resource for Sri Madvacharya's doctrine, out of the Krishna devotional tradition, includes frequently asked questions, literature, and a rejection of Upanishadic monism, which expresses the diversity found in Hinduism. (
http://www.dvaita.org/index.shtml
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Academically grounded and accessible material on yoga by Georg Feuerstein; includes history and practice of various forms of yoga, therapeutic yoga, reviews of books and videos, and short academic articles on all aspects of yoga. (
http://www.traditionalyogastudies.com/
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Discover the Vedas in this comprehensive translation and commentary by Raimon Panikkar whose scholarship is recognized both in the East and West. (
http://www.himalayanacademy.com/resources/books/vedic_experience/VEIndex.html
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