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Mythological Origins of Sangeet - Describes the traditional Hindu origins of Indian music and dance including a historical account of its development.
The Yoga Aphorisms of Patanjali - An interpretation by W. Q. Judge, originally published in 1889, regarding the aphorisms on concentration and the essential nature of isolation. Includes the text of the aphorisms.
Classical Yoga Hindu Academy - Classes and philosophy of yoga with Hinduism commentary.
The Yogadarshana - Translation, commentary, and synopsis by a Godfrey Devereux.
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali - Reluctant Messenger of Science and Religion version translated by Chester Messenger.
The Yoga Sutras of Maharshi Patanjali - An "interpretive" translation of the Sutras that strives to overcome the problem that many of the important Sanskrit words used have no English equivelent.
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali - The Threads of Union translation by Bongiovanni. With concordances and word frequency lists.
Indian Yoga - A presentation of the fundamental aspects of mystical yoga, Raja yoga, Tantric yoga and Hatha yoga.
Spiritual Union of Patanjali Yoga, An Insight Vision - Full text of a book by G S Virk, based on Patanjali's teachings.
Meditation Practice of Patanjali - Modern viewpoint on Patanjali Yoga Sutras.

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Origins of the Sri Lankan civil war - The origins of the Sri Lankan civil war lie in sharp disagreements over language, access to universities, and riots between Sri Lanka's majority Sinhalese, mostly Buddhist, and minority Tamil, mostly Hindu, community. These gradually but continuously escalated from the 1920s until the outbreak of civil war in 1983.
Hinduism in Portugal - There is relatively little history of active practice of Hinduism in Portugal. Presently there is a Hindu community of approximately 7,000 persons, which largely traces its origins to Indians who emigrated from the fomer Portuguese colonies of Lusophone Africa, particularly from Mozambique, and from the former colony of Goa and other possessions in Portuguese Indiain Portugal are mainly[http://www.
Lingam - The Lingam (also, Linga, Shiva linga Sanskrit लिङ्गं , meaning "mark," or "sign,") is a symbol for the worship of the Hindu god Shiva. While its origins are debated, the use of this symbol for worship is an ancient tradition in India extending back to the early Indus Valley civilization.
Kabirpanthi - A religious community in India which recognizes Kabir as their Satguru or Prophet. The group comprises people of either Muslim or Hindu ancestry, and the ritual life of the community displays it's dual origins.
Pawukon - The Pawukon is a 210 day calendar that has its origins in the Hindu religion in Bali, Indonesia. The calendar consists of 10 different concurrent weeks of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 days.