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“Fundamentos da Cabala: Sêfer Yetsirá” busca apresentar e elucidar um dos mais conhecidos textos cabalísticos, o Livro da Criação, Sêfer Yetsirá. O livro procura introduzir os fundamentos da cabala por meio dos temas mencionados no Sêfer Yetsirá. O Sêfer Yetsirá é um dos mais importantes textos cabalísticos e foi escrito, provavelmente, no séc. III da era cristã, sob inspiração gnóstica. Ele versa sobre o misticismo e a tradição mágico-esotérica judaica, descrevendo a criação divina, que é apresentada como sendo resultante das combinações e permutações das letras do Nome de Deus (YHVH). Sua importância para o cabalismo pode ser inferida do fato dele ser o texto judaico mais antigo que cita o conceito de Sefirá. Também é inegável a importância do Sêfer Yetsirá para maçons, rosacruzes e estudantes de ciências ocultas em geral. A tradução do Sêfer Yetsirá para o português foi feita diretamente do texto hebraico, que é apresentado na íntegra no livro. A tradução é acompanhada de explicações do autor e citações dos comentários dos mais renomados rabinos, eruditos e estudiosos, entre eles: Gershom Scholem, Aryeh Kaplan, Leonard Glotzer, I...

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O Sêfer Yetsirá é um texto judaico-gnóstico, provavelmente composto no séc. III, com nítidas influências neopitagóricas, pertencendo ao início da tradição Maase Bereshit. As ideias expressas no texto são próximas da tradição cabalística que aparece no Bahir, e muitos ensinamentos do Bahir e do Sêfer Yetsirá parecem provir da mesma fonte. O aspecto mágico associado ao Sêfer Yetsirá pode ser apreendido dos inúmeros relatos do uso do texto para fins teúrgicos, particularmente para a fabricação do Golem....

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Prefácio à Edição Revisada e Ampliada ... xxi Prefácio ................................................... xxv Introdução .................................................. 3 O Cabalismo ............................................... 3 Origem e Autoria do Sêfer Yetsirá ............ 11 Versões do Sêfer Yetsirá .......................... 13 Traduções do Sêfer Yetsirá ...................... 14 Nome do Livro e Temas Abordados ......... 17 Método Exegético ..................................... 20 Manuscritos e Tradução ........................... 22 Capítulo 1 ................................................. 25 1:1 ............................................................ 25 1:2 ............................................................ 47 1:3 ............................................................ 52 1:4 ............................................................ 57 1:5 ............................................................ 62 1:6 ............................................................ 69 1:7 .........................................................

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Lúcifer: o primeiro anjo é um romance épico que mescla de forma original as maiores e mais influentes mitologias dedicadas à luta entre o Bem e o Mal numa narrativa única e surpreendente, na tradição das melhores obras de J. R. R. Tolkien e C. S. Lewis. O livro narra a história de Lúcifer, o anjo perfeito, a primeira criação de Deus, abordando de forma inovadora seu nascimento, corrupção e queda, combinando, em sua narrativa, os maiores mitos humanos, do surgimento do universo ao final dos tempos, e para além deste. Sucesso de público e crítica, o livro foi lançado em 2006 pela Marco Zero, selo da editora Nobel. Sua tiragem inicial de 2.000 exemplares esgotou-se rapidamente, dando início a uma segunda tiragem em 2009, também esgotada. ...

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Antes do tempo, havia a eternidade. E, ao seu fim, ela será tudo que restará. Pois a eternidade é o tempo do Deus Único. Sua essência e Sua morada. E, no vazio e na escuridão eternos, Deus conhecia o Bem e o Mal. Não como Seus filhos, depois dEle, mas na forma mais pura e poderosa que essas duas forças jamais existiram, guerreando no âmago do Senhor para libertarem-se uma da outra. O destino do Universo, ainda a ser criado, foi decidido nessa batalha primordial, quando finalmente o Bem se mostrou mais forte e prevaleceu. Assim, Deus arrancou o Mal de dentro de Si e aprisionou-o firmemente em Sua mão esquerda para que jamais escapasse. Uma sombra irracional de ódio e desespero, enfraquecida pela separação e humilhada pela derrota, serpenteando entre os dedos de Deus com um único desejo: vingança. ...

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"Um Guia para o Islam" pretende ser uma ajuda para o muçulmano convertido, cobrindo desde a Oração Islâmica até o Credo Islâmico (Aqeedah), Jurisprudência (Fiqh) e Misticismo (Tassawuf)....

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A saga dos deuses egípcios ressurge num épico de feroz realismo, assombro e dor. O nascimento e a vinda de Osíris, fundador da civilização, messias e rei. A ascensão e queda do primeiro reino humano. A traição, o calvário e a ressurreição de um faraó. Sua guerra implacável e a terrível vingança. Um mundo de magia e pavor, deuses e demônios, ação e aventura, vida e morte, ergue-se das areias escaldantes e misteriosas do Egito Antigo neste romance do escritor Marcelo Hipólito. Rá, o Deus-Sol, tinha o Universo sob seu comando. Ele herdara o extremo poder do pai, Atum, a divindade que criara a si mesma. Dos raios incandescentes de Rá nascem seus filhos-irmãos, dos quais ele toma a mais graciosa das beldades por esposa: Nut, Deusa do Céu. Nut, porém, seria o arauto da ruína. Dominada por uma paixão irreprimível, ela se entrega a Geb, o Deus da Terra, também filho-irmão de Rá. Tomado de fúria, Rá condena Geb às trevas eternas. Com a reclusão de Geb, o grande protetor da terra, o mundo torna-se sombrio, um lugar de barbárie e caos. Osíris é um dos filhos de Geb e Nut , lançados a terra desolada, amaldiçoados a padecerem sob a frágil fo...

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O ar ardia e tremeluzia pelo calor crescente. Filho de Apep, o abutre sibilava como uma serpente. Lançou impropérios e ofensas a Hórus, mas então, quando o Sol passou a lhe queimar as asas, suplicou pela interrupção daquele voo suicida. Hórus, porém, conservou-se impassível. O Sol fervia gigantesco à sua frente, uma fornalha incandescente de brilho e morte. O abutre cogitou recuar e fugir, mas Apep o trataria como covarde e tragá-lo-ia de volta às suas entranhas. Preferiu acompanhar o último voo de Hórus, o qual, destemido, ascendia cada vez mais alto. E as penas do falcão se incineraram, seu sangue ferveu nas veias, suas córneas secaram e pereceram. Exaurido pela insolação cruenta, o abutre rodopiou e despencou, um cadáver crivado de bolhas e queimaduras sangrentas. Vitorioso, com as asas flamejantes e o corpo condenado, Hórus rendeu-se ao Sol. Plácido e seguro, senhor de sua dignidade e nobreza, livre de medo ou arrependimento, o magnífico falcão desfez-se em uma bola de fogo e cinzas, vívida, cintilante, triste e bela, numa morte digna de um deus....

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A tradução feita por João Ferreira de Almeida é considerada um marco na história da Bíblia em português pois foi a primeira tradução do Novo Testamento a partir das línguas originais. O trabalho de João Ferreira de Almeida é para a língua portuguesa o que a Bíblia de Lutero é para alemã e a King James Version para a inglesa. Num trabalho que se estendeu por toda a sua vida, Almeida começou a tradução pelo Novo Testamento, dedicando-se ao Velho Testamento já em idade avançada. A tradução de Almeida é sem dúvida a mais difundida em Língua Portuguesa, mais modernamente em versões corrigidas e revisadas. Este projeto usa uma edição de 1860, reimpressão da segunda edição da Bíblia de Almeida, revista pouco antes da morte do tradutor. Esta é a gravação do primeiro livro do Antigo Testamento, Gênesis. (Introdução escrita por Leni)...

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O Padre Antônio Vieira foi um religioso português – mas mais do que isso, foi um exímio escritor e elemento influente na política do século XIX. Tendo vivido parte da vida no Brasil e parte em Portugal, Vieira deixou uma obra complexa, em estilo barroco, na qual demonstra familiaridade com a literatura antiga (com influências marcantes de Cícero e Sêneca), com os escritos cristãos e com a filosofia de sua época. Apresentamos aqui uma recolha de alguns de seus sermões mais conhecidos.Padre Antônio Vieira was a Portuguese Jesuit – but more than a clergyman, he was a brilliant writer and an influential character in the politics of the 19th century. He spent part of his life in Brazil and part in Portugal, and left an abundant and complex oeuvre in baroque style. In both his sermons and private letters, he showed mastery of Ancient Literature (with marked influences of Cicero and Seneca), Christian writings and Philosophy. Here we present a collection of some of his most famous sermons. (Summary by Leni)...

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There are times in life when we must endure suffering due to no fault on our part – or so it seems. Life circumstances can appear terribly unjust. Naturally we question, “Why me? Am I wrong? It’s not my fault!, Why do bad things happen to good people?” Added to the many problems in everyday life, these situations can feel like the very definition of suffering. We may conclude that there is no God, question how to get inner peace, and how to live through such trying circumstances. In the book “Whatever Has Happened Is Justice”, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dadashri offers spiritual guidance on how to resolve conflict of injustice inherent in life. Dadashri provides profound insight into the law of karma, explaining who is “The Doer”, who is at fault, and what is the cause behind every instance of suffering. To attain an inner state of no worry, to begin to live in peace, or even to learn how to stay healthy amidst life challenges, this book will prove precious....

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Who hasn’t asked themselves what there is to life beyond just living? What is true purpose in life? There must be higher purpose than just living… In the book “Who am I?”, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan describes that one’s ultimate life purpose is to find an answer to the age-old unanswered question of spiritual seekers: Who am I, and who is the ‘doer’ of all that happens in life? Dadashri also resolves questions such as: “What is the nature of the journey of souls?”, “How was the world created?”, “How to find God?”, “How can I experience my own pure Soul?”, and “What is liberation?” Ultimately, Dadashri describes that attaining knowledge of Self is the primary purpose of life, and the beginning of true spirituality. Having gained Self knowledge, spiritual development begins, after which one may attain ultimate liberation, or moksha. Among the many spiritual books available today, Dadashri’s “Who am I?” is an exceptional resource. ...

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There are times in life when we must endure suffering due to no fault on our part – or so it seems. In painful circumstances, we naturally question, “Why me? Am I wrong? It’s not my fault!” Such situations may feel like the very definition of suffering. In the book “Fault is of the Sufferer”, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan provides spiritual solutions to common and everyday forms of suffering such as dealing with difficult people, facing unhealthy relationships, challenges in family relationships, and marriage problems. Among the myriad of spiritual books available, Dadashri offers a unique resource - addressing the age-old question: “So, am I wrong, or am I faultless?” He provides profound insight into the law of karma – explaining who is “The Doer”, who is at fault, and what is the cause in every instance of suffering. Whether seeking relationship tips, marriage advice, or simply to learn how to stay healthy, this book will prove an invaluable resource. ...

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There are times in life when we must endure suffering due to no fault on our part – or so it seems. In painful circumstances, we naturally question, “Why me? Am I wrong? It’s not my fault!” Such situations may feel like the very definition of suffering. In the book “Fault is of the Sufferer”, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan provides spiritual solutions to common and everyday forms of suffering such as dealing with difficult people, facing unhealthy relationships, challenges in family relationships, and marriage problems. Among the myriad of spiritual books available, Dadashri offers a unique resource - addressing the age-old question: “So, am I wrong, or am I faultless?” He provides profound insight into the law of karma – explaining who is “The Doer”, who is at fault, and what is the cause in every instance of suffering. Whether seeking relationship tips, marriage advice, or simply to learn how to stay healthy, this book will prove an invaluable resource. ...

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Life requires continuous adjustment in relation to unpleasant and unfavorable circumstances. In everyday situations (such as opening an umbrella in the rain, or wearing a jacket in the cold) we generally don’t resist these required adjustments. However, when dealing with difficult people, facing unhealthy relationships, in family relationships, or in the midst of marriage problems, adjustments become increasingly difficult. Some of our relationships could even be said to be the very definition of conflict! We ask ourselves, how can we possibly adjust in these emotionally-challenging situations? In the book “Adjust Everywhere”, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan offers the ultimate conflict resolution skills in the form of spiritual conflict resolution strategies. His key phrase “Adjust Everywhere” is explained in the context of many common and everyday relationship challenges. Whether seeking relationship tips, marriage advice, or simply to learn how to stay healthy, this book will prove an invaluable resource. ...

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Anger management is a popular and necessary topic in today’s world. In dealing with difficult people, in our family relationships, or in facing marriage problems, we simply do not know how to deal with anger! When dealing with anger, we may wonder, “Am I right?” or “How can I make myself understood?” Some of our relationships can be said to be the very definition of conflict! Lacking conflict resolution skills, and out of a sense of powerlessness in our circumstances, we become angry. In the book “Anger”, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan offers the ultimate anger management techniques in the form of spiritual conflict resolution strategies. He gives numerous solutions for dealing both with our own anger, and the anger of others. In addition, Dadashri offers spiritual advice on how to handle difficult people, anger management tips, and relationship tips. ...

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Over the course of life, many people become puzzled by circumstances beyond their control – both their own and those of others. It is only natural to wonder, “Why do bad things happen to good people?” While investigating, if one encounters the principle of karma, one may still be left asking, “What does karma mean, and how exactly does it work?” In the book “The Science of Karma”, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan explains the meaning of karma according to spiritual science. Dadashri offers in-depth answers to questions such as: “What is the law of karma, and how can I master it?”, “What is destiny, and does destiny relate to karma?”, “Is it your destiny to forever face karmic lessons?”, “Can spiritual enlightenment liberate one from karma?” Dadashri offers a precise karma definition, and then continues on to explain that the knowledge of Self is the beginning of true spiritual development. From spiritual awakening, and from understanding the law of karma, one learns how to get inner peace within the problems in everyday life. For those wondering how to live in peace in the midst of life’s chall...

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As much as we would prefer otherwise, life includes its measure of unpleasant and unfavorable circumstances. In dealing with difficult people, facing unhealthy relationships, in family relationships, or in the midst of marriage problems, clashes occur. We might even say that some of our relationships are the very definition of conflict! We ask ourselves, how can we possibly avoid conflict in these emotionally-charged situations? In the book “Avoid Clashes”, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan offers ultimate conflict resolution skills in the form of spiritual conflict resolution strategies. His spiritual teaching on how to resolve conflict - or to avoid it altogether - is offered in the context of common and everyday relationship challenges. Whether seeking relationship tips, marriage advice, or to learn how to deal with negative people and difficult people, this book will prove an invaluable resource. ...

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Those seeking to lead a spiritual life inevitably face challenges in their sincere pursuit of spirituality and practice. As spiritual development progresses, facing the many unintentional mistakes made through mind, speech, and conduct can become disconcerting. Naturally one begins to wonder, “Is it too late to apologize?”, “How to forgive and forget in unhealthy relationships?” and, “How to forgive yourself - both for mistakes of the past and for ongoing mistakes in the present?” One of the most powerful tools for spiritual healing of both past and present is repentance with sincere apology. Yet, among the many spiritual books available today, it is rare to find a scripture on forgiveness. In the book “Pratikraman”, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan describes the spiritual power of forgiveness prayer, and offers a precise formula for asking for forgiveness. This extended version of Dadashri’s book “Pratikraman: Freedom Through Apology & Repentance” allows anyone seeking to practice spiritual forgiveness prayer to gain a profound understanding about how to repent, how to forgive someone, and how t...

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In moments of reflection, it is only natural to wonder what is the true purpose in life and to ask, behind the constant efforts made just in “living”, what is it that we are seeking? In the book “Self Realization”, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan reveals the science of Self realization, describing that attaining knowledge of Self is ultimate life purpose, and is the beginning of lasting, permanent happiness. Pujya Dadashri explains that all beings continuously seek happiness – but can only be satisfied by spiritual happiness beyond the fleeting temporary pleasures of life. Becoming Self realized is a spiritual awakening which allows such happiness to begin to be experienced – because true happiness, or bliss, lies within the Self itself. Having gained Self knowledge, spiritual development and spiritual awareness begin - initiating a spiritual transformation which can result in ultimate liberation, or moksha. Whether interested to discover ultimate life purpose, wanting to learn the true meaning of spirituality, or on a spiritual quest to attain Spiritual Enlightenment, “Self Realization” is a ...

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Those seeking to lead a spiritual life inevitably face challenges in their pursuit of spirituality and practice. As spiritual development progresses, facing one’s faults, failures, and unintentional mistakes can become disconcerting – even for the most sincere seeker. One may then ask, “What are the benefits of the different types of religion? From the many religions of the world, which practices will accelerate my spiritual growth and help me learn how to become more spiritual?” While exploring world religion, or studying religious books, questions might also arise, such as: “In actuality, what is religion, or what is spirituality? Is it to live in non violence, to live in peace, or to embody unconditional love? How to live exactly?” In the book “The Essence of All Religion”, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan clarifies any confusion about religion vs. spirituality, providing answers to the above questions and more. Dadashri then offers the essential extract of spiritual science and religion in the form of Nine Kalams (highest spiritual intents). He explains that the Nine Kalams are the essence ...