Books & Publications

Realising the lack of books on Sri Vaisnavism catering to the western audience, the matham has undertaken the task of translating and publishing of Tamil Sri Vaisnava books in English, apart from publishing other religious books.

Five of the books written by Sri Rama Ramanuja acraya have been published by the matham, with two more 'The Sri Vaisnava Handbook' and 'Sri Vacana Bhusanam' waiting to be published when the required funds are available.

Hinduism for Beginners

(out of print - see downloads)

The Cosmic Game

(out of print)


The Art of Hindu Marriage

Tiruppavai
(English translation)

Sri Visnu Sahasra-Nama Stotram
(English translation)

Hinduism for Beginners

This book is written for both Hindus who are ignorant of their faith and non-Hindus who are interested in getting a general grasp of Hinduism.

All the major aspects of modern Hinduism are dealt with,avoiding too much technicality and information over-load. An ideal book for a beginner with no prior knowlege of Hinduism. (out of print - see downloads)

Minimum donation: AU$15 (approx US$8) + postage

The Cosmic Game

This book is directed at the lay person with an interest in comparative religion. It is a comparative study of Christianity and Hinduism from a Hindu perspective. It compares and explores common themes and contrasts others. It examines common ground and points of convergence and also exposes the theological flaws in Christianity.This is the first comprehensive study and critique attempted by a Hindu of a western background. (out of print - see downloads)

Minimum donation: AU$15 (approx US$8) + postage

A Guide to the Art of Hindu Marriage

This book deals comprehensively with marriage according to Hinduism. Every facet of marriage is dealt in the book. All ceremonies and rituals are described and explained. Variant wedding ceremonies from North and South India are also described.The religious expectation of the householder are elaborated upon and guidelines from Tiru-kural and manu are given for those who wish to strive to become consummate householders.

Minimum donation: AU$15 (approx US$8) + postage

Tiruppavai (English)

The 30 verse of Tiruppavai a composition by Sri Andal has been transliterated into English. It also has the English translation of each verse with provide the reader with the esoteric meaning of the verses. 110 pages.

Minimum donation: AU$15 (approx US$8) + postage

sri Visnu Sahasra-Nama Stotram

Amont the voluninous devotional literature of India nothing enjoys the wide-spread popularity of the text known as the Visn Sahasranama Stotram - The Hymn of Thousand Names of Lord Vishnu - written by the great sage Veda Vyasa. The text is recited by tousands of people, daily in homes and in temples all over the Hindu world. 109 pages.

Minimum donation: AU$15 (approx US$8) + postage

Airmail Postage & Handling outside Australia

1 book only
AU $10 (approx US $5.50)
2 or more books
AU $20 (approx US $10.50)

Postage & Handling within Australia

1 book only
AU $5
2 or more books
AU $10

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