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"The literal meaning of the Sanskrit word ""Apaddharma"" is ""dharma appropriate at the time of calamity"". The Mahabharata's use of this expression implies that, in the opinion of the author of this epic, the traditional varnashramadharma would not prove to be strong enough to protect the society, if and when there is a calamity. Therefore, Vedic scholars ought to have welcomed the messages of Apad-dharma when the society was actually attacked by external forces during the premodern period.

The historical background of the present study poses an important, academic question: ""How could the Indian society have protected itself against external attacks during the pre-modern period?"" Research-based answers to such Indiarelated questions occupy the initial part of this book to which a global dimension has been added by digging deep into Mahabharata's innumerable stories. Results of innovative investiga-tions into the general question ""How to face calamities at personal, state and global levels"", are presented here in terms of a modern, scientific framework, and expressed in a non-denominational
terminology, relevant to the problems of the 21st century. Readers from all parts of the world can get a strong message of social responsibility from this book, and accordingly make their contribution to the cause of world peace."

The beautiful brass image of Lord Buddha is being carved out revealing some a greater sense of refinement and detail. The Apostle of Truth and non-violence is shown seated in lotus pose. Lord Buddha is also considered an incarnation of Lord Vishnu and is believed that Vishnu came to Earth in the form of Buddha to free Hindusim from excessive ritualism that had crept into the religion due to Brahmanical practices.

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The figure of Aparmita or Amitayus bestower of Longevity. Aparmita is a form of the Lord Busddha and in this character, He is known as the bestower of longevity. Aparmita is richly clad and wears the thirteen special ornaments. His hair is painted blue and falls on either side to his elbows. He is seated like a Buddha and his hands lie on his lap in Dhyana Mudra holding the ambrosia vase, which is his special emblem. The vase is richly decorated and from the cover fall four strings of beats which represent sacred pills. He is invoked for long life, health and happiness. For obtaining long life the lamaist ceremony is held. This ceremony is a curious mixture of Buddhism and demon-worship. Pills made from buttered dough and the ambrosia brewed from spirit or beer and offered in a skull bowl to Aparmita. The lama then places a vajra on the ambrosia vase, which the image of Aparmita holds in his lap, and applies a cord, which is attached to the vajra, to his own heart. The wine in the ambrosia vase is then consecrated and the people partake of it as well as of the sacred pills with the firm conviction that their lives will be prolonged through their faith in Aparmita.

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• Publisher : Rajpal and Sons 
• By:  Harishankar Prasad (Author)
• Binding :Paperback
• Language : Hindi
• Edition :2017
• Pages: 128 pages
• Size : 20 x 14 x 4 cm
  
• ISBN-10: 9350641410
• ISBN-13: 9789350641415
  

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‘साहित्य अकादमी पुरस्कार प्राप्त साहित्यकार हरिशंकर परसाई हिन्दी के सबसे समर्थ व्यंग्यकार हैं। पैनी दृष्टि और चुटीली भाषा उनके अचूक औज़ार हैं। जीवन, समाज और राजनीति में व्याप्त सभी बीमारियों और बुराइयों की पहचान वे किसी कुशल ‘सर्जन’ की तरह करते हैं। ‘अपनी-अपनी बीमारी’ की व्यंग्यपरक कहानियों में कुछ ऐसी ही बीमारियों की चीरफाड़ की गई है, जो पाठकों को बेतरह झकझोरती है।

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• Product Code :1669
• Material :Soft Stone,Special Note: Not in a single piece of stone
• Size :6.50"H x 3.25"W x 1.50"D

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The beautiful image of Lord Buddha, the apostle of truth and non-violence and also an incarnation of Lord Vishnu in Hindusim, has been given a refine and detailed treatment by the sculptor. The Lord is shown in meditative posture and he is blessing his disciples with his one hand. Seated on a lotus, the figure is shown holding his bowl on his left hand. The figure also contains some beautiful carvings on it.

In this beautiful and serene pendant, sterling silver, glass and watercolors are abundantly used to create a resplendent impact in the pendant. The Lord Buddha is in a meditative posture and his hair is painted blue. The Lord is wearing white drapery that gives an impression of Truth and non-violence. The background is also nicely painted.

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• Product Code :1691
• Material :Brass
• Size :13.50"H x 6.25"W x 4.25"D
• Weight :4.450 kg.

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The apostle of truth and non-violence, Lord Gautam Buddha is nicely crafted out of brass with some exquisite designs on it. A rare sense of gracefulness and accomplishment is manifest in the figure. Lord Buddha gave up the lap of royal luxury in search of the absolute truth and propounded the middle path for his followers. He is standing with his one hand blessing the disciples. His drapery is treated nicely.

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• Publisher : Penguin India (25 November 2011)
• By :  Muddupalani & Sandhya Mulchandani (Tr) 
• Cover : Paperback
• Language : English
• Edition : 2011
• Pages : 200 pages
• Weight : 160 gm.
• Size : 7.8 x 5.1 x 0.5 inches
• ISBN-10 : 9780143417439
• ISBN-13 : 978-0143417439

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An erotic classic and the most recognized work of an celebrated nineteenth-century poet and courtesan 'Last night, I dreamt of Hari With that melodious-voiced woman. He seemed impatient with me, And now even The song of the nightingale seems shrill.' An erotic narrative poem that explores desire and jealousy, love experienced and love lost, Radhika Santawanam is the most recognized work of nineteenth-century poet and courtesan Muddupalani. Celebrated as a literary masterpiece in Muddupalani's lifetime, Radhika Santawanam was banned by the British in 1910 when it was published again, a century and a half later, with critics panning its graphic descriptions of lovemaking. And, after another hundred years, this epic is now available in its entirety for the first time in English translation.

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• Publisher : Kaivalyadhama
  
• by : Dr. M. L. Gharote
  
• Cover : Paperback
  
• Language : English
  
• Edition : 2011
  
• Pages : 144
  
• Weight : 500gm.
• ISBN-10: 8189485032
  
• ISBN-13: 978-8189485030

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• Publisher : Ganesh & Co.
• By : Chitravina N. Ravikiran
• Cover : Paperback
• Language : English
• Edition : 2006
• Pages : 124
• Weight : 200 g.
• Size : 7.9 x 5.5 x 1.6 inches
• ISBN-10: 8185988218
• ISBN-13: 978-8185988214

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Appreciation of music is a subjective phenomenon chitravina n ravikiran, in a simple and appealing style, provides a guideline to understand and appreciate carnatic music by covering a range of topics, starting from what is carnatic music to the techniques followed, the various forms it can be presented in and the improvisation techniques an artiste follows to showcase his talent as well as present the innate beauty of the compositions he or she is singing

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• Publisher : Magenta Press
• By : Sri. M
• Cover : Paperback
• Language : English
• Edition : 2011
• Pages : 329
• Weight : 400 g.
• Size : 5.5 x 0.8 x 8.5 inches
• ISBN-10: 8191009609
• ISBN-13: 978-8191009606

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The author Sri 'M' is an extraordinary individual. His uniqueness lies not only in the fact that at the young age of 19 and a half, he travelled to snow clad Himalayas from Kerala, and there he met and lived for several years with a 'real-time' yogi, Babaji, but also that he should undertake such an unusual and adventurous exploration, given
his non-Hindu birth and antecedents. The metamorphosis of Mumtaz Ali Khan into Sri 'M', a yogi with profound knowledge of the Upanishads and deep personal insights, born of first hand experiences with higher levels of consciousness is indeed a fascinating story.

About the Author

Sri M was born in Tiruvananthapuram, Kerala. At the age of nineteen and a half attracted by a strange and irresistible urge to go to the Himalayas, he left home. At the Vyasa Cave, beyond the Himalayan shrine of Badrinath, he met his Master and lived with him for three and a half year, wandering freely, the length and breadth of the snow clad Himalayan region. Back in the plains, he, as instructed by his Master, lived a normal life, working for a living, fulfilling his social commitments and at the same time preparing himself to teach all that he had learnt and experienced. At a signal from his Master he entered the teaching phase of his life. Today, he travels
all over the world to share his experiences and knowledge.

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Publisher :  Penguin
By :      Sri M 
Language : English
Pages : 320 pages
Weight : 250 Gram 
Size : ‎ 27 x 18 x 3 cm
ISBN-10 :  0143458582
ISBN-13 : ‎ 978-0143458586

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In this tell-all autobiography, Sri M writes about his fascinating journey as a young man from the southern coast of India to the mystical Himalayan Mountains. At the age of nineteen and a half, he felt an irresistible urge to go to the Himalayas in quest for his great Master. He finally met his Master at the Vyasa Cave, beyond the Badrinath shrine. After spending three and half years with his Master, wandering freely across the length and breadth of the Himalayan ranges, he was instructed to go back to live in the plains and lead a normal life. He started working for a living, fulfilled his social commitments and prepared himself to teach others all that he had learned and experienced. This book reveals the spiritual journey of a young lad from Kerala, who by his sincerity and dedication evolved into a living yogi. Sri M shares his knowledge of the Upanishads and spiritual insights born out of first hand experiences in his autobiography. Apprenticed to a Himalayan Master will make for an engaging and riveting read for those interested in the life and teachings of Sri M.