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In all religions of the world which maintain sacrificial rituals and in which the portion offered to Gods is given to fire, that portion is normally offered raw except in Vedic India, where its previous cooking is necessary. The reasons for such a treatment forms the subject matter of this book.

The author, through an exhaustive examination of Vedic, Brahmanic and Srauta Sutric texts, traces the beginning and development of the idea of cooking as transforming energy, from early Vedic hymns to the classical and fully complete sacrifices of the later Brahmanic times.

The work is divided into two major parts: The first, comprising four chapters, follows the emergence and development of the first intuition the rishis had of their use of fire as God of energy; the second part, consisting of the remaining four chapters takes into account four emblematic rituals where heat is especially prominent, discussing, how the presence of heat has worked in shaping those rituals and the spirituality that has arisen from them. An introduction has cast the problem in its human, temporal and geographical conditions, while a conclusion has brought the entire matter to its heavenly accomplishment.

About the Author:

Born in Roma (Italia), Uma Marina Vesci received her education in Roma itself, graduating in Ancient History and Archaeology with a thesis on: " the use of Musical Instruments in the religious Life of Ancient Greece". Further, she specialized in History of Religions with a thesis on: "God, Man and Salvation in the Spiritual change in the VI century B.C. from China to Greece". At the end of 1963 she won a scholarship to India where she continued her studies centered on Hinduism and especially on Vedic texts. Since then she has continuously lived in India to the present with support from various scholarships and fellowships in B.H.U. (Varanasi), Indian Institute of Advanced Study in Simla, at center of Advanced study in Philosophy, Visva Bharati(Shantiniketan), and in the Italian Embassy Cultural Centre in Delhi and Varanasi. In this last capacity she has taught comparative religions for a short while in Patiala at the Dept. of Religious Studies. Dr. Vesci has contributed many articles on Indological subjects to numerous international journals and has lectured widely.

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• Publisher : Zen Publications
  
• By : Karl Renz
  
• Cover : Paperback
  
• Language : English
  
• Edition : 2012
  
• Pages : 220
  
• Weight : 270 gm.
  
• Size : 5.9 x 0.6 x 9 inches
  
• ISBN-10 : 8188071935
  
• ISBN-13 : 978-8188071937

Description:

‘You don’t need this book!’ Karl would say, ‘You stand to gain absolutely nothing from it. He would probably add he hopes nobody gains or understands anything from him. What’s more, he would mean it!

In Karl you encounter Advaita in its rawest form - undiluted, uncooked, unconditioned by thought and untainted by frills or more concepts. It’s bang-in-your-face, inescapable Advaita . . . ‘What-you-cannot-not-be!’
Jean-Paul Sartre said, ‘The Other is hell’. How does one define ‘The Other’? Are the people around us ‘The Others? Is the little echo in the mind also ‘The Other’? Who sees when the eyes open? Who defines? And then who defines the definer? Questions, questions.

As Karl eloquently describes it, ‘You realize yourself in the comfortin the absence and in the discomfort in the presence. Because the presence is always the experience of separation, from the beginning. Even Awareness needs an experience. The presence -separation, absence - no separation. Heaven and hell. And in both you realize yourself.’ He then takes even that away as well by saying ‘If there would be a reality in the presence or in the absence, then it will be hell again because it would be two.’
In his irreverent, uncompromising style Karl presents the abject futility of any and every endeavour towards finding ‘a way out’. Many newcomers scurry for cover when they encounter this ‘disheartening and cold’ approach. Some come back later, on the rare apperception of the absurdity of any ‘one’ wanting a ‘way out’! But the ones who do return, stay on to enjoy the Karl Renz circus of irrelevance: irrelevance of what is spoken, irrelevance of the listener and irrelevance of the speaker. Grace in action!
Karl Renz, now based in Mallorca, Spain, travels throughout the world simply responding to few of the numerous invitations to hold meetings. He has no agenda, no teaching, no techniques, and no desire for whatever gets said to be understood. To him, his talks have no special significance as being different from, say, the barking of a dog or the gibberish sounds that he sometimes makes during the talks - not different than the next sip of coffee! The next (moment), for him is simply the next, an embrace of helplessness!

The heavenly city indeed comes alive to the earth in the beautiful wall hanging. A number of beautiful designs have been patched in the wall hanging with some sparkling embroidery works. The borders of the wall hanging have been beautifully coloured red and light green and this gives rise to a beautiful impact in the wall hanging. Red, light green, yellow, white, and other colours have been aptly used along with some beautiful stitch works.

Thee havily ornate Kalamkari painting depicts the heavenly horses in a most intricate manners. Literally meaning a pen work, this type of painting developed in the temple region of Kalahasti in Andhra Pradesh. The beautiful painting contains lot of strong lines and drawings. No chemical colours are used in such paintings. Kalamkari art is unique in its use of colour as a medium to portray mythological characters.

SPECIFICATION:

• Publisher : Jaico Publishing House
• By: Michael Anderson (Author)
• Binding : Paperback
• Language : English
  
• Edition : 2015 
• Pages :  288 pages
• Size : 12.9 x 1.7 x 19.8 cm
  
• ISBN-10 : 8184957335
  
• ISBN-13 :978-8184957334

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What is it about Heaven’s Above that makes it different from other apartment buildings in Mumbai? Something happened here a very long time ago – an ancient tragedy – that ripples into present lives in unexpected ways. We meet Boman, a pedantic and lovelorn Parsi. Idris, a successful photographer whose happiness is about to be shattered. Ashwini, a famous actress who carries the secret regret of a lost love. Attempted murder, illegal money, infidelity, kidnapping, abuse, love and bereavement – all these and more find their paths entwined, as a holy man gathers together the threads of their lives and by so doing frees himself. By turns outrageous, amusing and poignant, Heaven’s Above offers an intimate and affectionate view of these everyday inhabitants of Mumbai. MICHAEL ANDERSON was born, grew up and went to school in Mumbai. He left India when he was 18 and a year later settled in London, where he still lives. He has a degree in Medieval History and has had a variety of jobs. His passions are writing, history, and music. He has also published two collections of short stories – Gardening By Moonlight, and Nighthawks.

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• Publisher : Jaico Publishing House
• Reading level: 8 - 12 years
• By :Johanna Spyri (Author)
• Binding : Paperback
• Language : English
• Edition : 2017
• Pages :  288 pages
• Size : :12.9 x 1.7 x 19.8 cm
  
• ISBN-10:  9386348799
  
• ISBN-13:  978-9386348791

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Where did you live with your grandfather, heidi?

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• Product Code :B6980
• Material :Ceremic
• Size :3.75"H x 3.25"W x 4.75"D
• Weight :

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Specification:

• Publisher : Zen Publications
  
• By : Susan D'Agostino
  
• Cover : Paperback
  
• Language : English
  
• Edition : 2013
  
• Pages : 196
  
• Weight : 550 gm.
  
• Size : 5 x 0.5 x 8 inches
  
• ISBN-10 : 1927559057
  
• ISBN-13 : 978-1927559055

Description:

‘With no roadmap to follow, Susan chose to face breast cancer without chemotherapy, radiation or hormone treatment. Today, after 8 years she is still enjoying superior health and is a personal and group therapist. This is her story.
After having a quarter of her breast removed, Susan could not accept the rationalization of chemotherapy, radiation or hormone therapy.
Forced by the lack of resource materials available for "cancer and alternative healing options", she began her courageous journey of exploring and practicing natural healing.

In a self-guided approach, Susan is candid, honest and powerful as she taps into her inner wisdom, reconnecting to her own emotional, physical, mental and spiritual self . . . transforming her life forever!
After regaining her health, Susan has been inspired to share her ctiallenges, insights and healing journey — she wants others to know that there IS another way to heal.

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•     Product Code :11041
•     Material : Incense Dhoop Cones
•     Size: 15.2 x 12.7 x 6.4 cm
•     Weight: 300 gm.. Approx.

Description

If you are someone who is seeking high quality and premium dhoop cones, then this is an ideal product! Our Dhoop cones not only creates an inspirational and enthralling atmosphere but also inspires confidence, optimism and joyfulness.
HEM Incense Dhoop Cones are a blend of natural ingredients and fragrances-creation of traditional oils to enliven your surroundings. Product includes 6 different fragrance Cones : Chandan , Rose , Jasmine , Patchouli , Lavender and Musk.
Fragrance : Chandan , Rose , Jasmine , Patchouli , Lavender and Musk
Content : 12 packets of 10 cones each
Burning Time : 35-40 mins
Hand Crafted with Quality Fragrance Other Varieties : More than 40 different Incense sticks are available

Usage of the Incense sticks

- For spiritual or meditational purpose
- Used for conveying prayers to god every morning
- For creating inviting and refreshing aura

Why Choose us?
Over a period of 35 years, HEM has pioneered the art of incense making. We manufacture a wide range of incense products for our consumers.
Our Incense sticks are made from bamboo sticks and charcoal.
They are made by creating the best mixture of essential oils, barks, flowers, resins and they are worked into a tar like roll, or they are just blended together. The combination of all these creates an amazing and pleasant aromatic smell offering you the best experience for all your purposes.

Specification

•     Product Code: 11029
•     Material: Incense Stick
•     Size: 26 x 18 x 4.8 cm
•     Weight: 200 gm. Approx.

Description

The value of incense sticks has been known in the Indian tradition from the time of Gautama Buddha in ancient India
HEM presents this pack of handcrafted incense sticks that will spread pleasing fragrances and help create a positive environment in the interiors of your house
Fragrance: Chandan, Mogra, Lavender, Champa, Musk, Kasturi, Gulab, Tuberose, Heena
Content : 9 packets of 20 grams each + Masala incense stick
Burning Time : 35-40 mins
Hand Crafted with Quality Fragrance
Other Varieties : More than 40 different Incense sticks are available

Usage of the Incense sticks
- For spiritual or meditational purpose
- Used for conveying prayers to god every morning
- For creating inviting and refreshing aura

Why Choose us?
Over a period of 35 years, HEM has pioneered the art of incense making. We manufacture a wide range of incense products for our consumers.
Our Incense sticks are made from bamboo sticks and charcoal.
They are made by creating the best mixture of essential oils, barks, flowers, resins and they are worked into a tar like roll, or they are just blended together. The combination of all these creates an amazing and pleasant aromatic smell offering you the best experience for all your purposes.

Specification

•     Product Code : 11081
•     Material :  Incense Sticks
•     Weight : 180 gm. Approx.
•     Size : 25.4 x 7.6 x 5.1 cm

Description

HEM White Sage incense sticks is made up of a powerful herb which is held sacred in many religions due to its effective purifying energies
It is used in cleansing rituals to establish positive energy, clarity of thoughts and healing
Hand Crafted
Quality Fragrance
Used for Aromatheraphy
Home Fragrance Air Freshner

Usage of the Incense sticks
- For spiritual or meditational purpose
- Used for conveying prayers to god every morning
- For creating inviting and refreshing aura

Why Choose us?
Over a period of 35 years, HEM has pioneered the art of incense making. We manufacture a wide range of incense products for our consumers.
Our Incense sticks are made from bamboo sticks and charcoal.
They are made by creating the best mixture of essential oils, barks, flowers, resins and they are worked into a tar like roll, or they are just blended together. The combination of all these creates an amazing and pleasant aromatic smell offering you the best experience for all your purposes.

Description

Harry Woodstock is a lazy but amiable criminal who would rather live by fraud than by working .He is very comfortable in Albany Prison, Isle of Wight where a clergyman visits him in an attempt to reform his character. When he is out of prison he stays with a friend in Albany, Piccadilly and tries to avoid a violent criminal who is convinced Harry defrauded him out of £60,000. Understandably, Harry feels safer in prison so, when not dodging his enemy, he spends his time thinking up ways to get himself inside again. His amusing story ends with an ingenious solution for them all.

Specification

• Product Code : BK8700
• Publisher : Rupa Publications India
• Edition : January 1, 2003
• Pages : 228
• Weight : 200 gm.
• Size : 7.7 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Binding : Paperback
• Author : Henry Cecil
• Language : English
• ISBN-10: 8129102897
  ISBN-13: 978-8129102898

Specification

• Product Code: 14018
• Material: Water colors on paper, signed by artist
• Size: 14inch H x 10inch W
• Weight: 30 gm Approx

Description

In this beautiful Gond painting water colours on paper are nicely used to create a resplendent effect.This painting is wonderful Artwork for decorating your Home or Office walls. The painting is also being signed by the artist.Gift someone you really care for, because this Artwork will stay with him long life.This refreshing vibrant piece of artwork is inspired from the traditional Gond Painting

SPECIFICATION:

• Publisher : Jaico Publishing House
• By : Phillip B. Wagoner (Author)
• Binding : Paperback
• Language : English  
  
• Edition : 2019
• Pages :  144 pages
• Size : :  20 x 14 x 4 cm
  
• ISBN-10 :: 9387944859
  
• ISBN-13 :978-9387944855

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The kakatiyas were the most powerful kings of Telangana during the 12th and 13th centuries. The 200 or so years of their rule mark the high point in the prosperity, culture and art traditions of this part of the Deccan. Nowhere is this better seen than in the thousand-pillar temple of hanamkonda and the ramappa temple of palampet, both of which preserve a profusion of elaborate carvings. Though the great svayambhu Shiva temple in Warangal that served as a dynastic shrine for the kakatiyas was later demolished, its four ceremonial entrance portals, or toranas, still stand, giving a glimpse into the imposing architecture of the era. That the kakatiyas also invested in Agriculture is evident from the vast reservoirs, or cheruvus, that they constructed, providing much needed water to local farmers in the past and down to the present day. Authored by Phillip B. Wagoner, a specialist on the literature and art traditions of Telangana, and illustrated with specially commissioned photographs by Surendra Kumar, this guidebook is the first to describe the sites and monuments associated with the kakatiyas, their contemporaries and successors in and around the twin cities of hanamkonda-warangal. Many of these locations may easily be reached as a day trip from Hyderabad and it is hoped that this guidebook will prove informative and serviceable to scholars and students, as well as to General visitors.

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• Publisher : Amar Chitra Katha
• By : Anant Pai
• Cover : Hardcover
• Language : English
• Edition : 2008
• Pages : 150
• Weight : 498 gm
• Size : 10.2 x 0.6 x 7.6 inches
• ISBN-10 : 8184820356
• ISBN-13 : 978-8184820355

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The gallant heroes of the Mahabharata are shining examples of valor and chivalry. Yet they also have their weak spots. They are swayed by conflicting emotions which only serve to heighten the epic grandeur of the greatest story ever told. In this poem of 100, 000 verses, human foibles and heroism loom larger than life even as the Pandava brothers emerge victorious over their jealous Kaurava cousins. Collection of the following titles: BHEESHMA, DRONA, TALES OF ARJUNA, KARNA, ABHIMANYU