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The Doctrine of the Jainas is an English translaton of the world famous German book "Die Lehre der Jainas" of W. Schubring by Wolfgang Beurlen. The author has also revised the English translation thoroughly. He has tried that the Jaina friends might come to obtain an idea of what has been accomplished by Western scholars during a period of about one hundred and fifty years, burning the midnight oil, with a view to make the world acquaint with one of the finest achievements of the Indian mind. The author has tried to put the essence of Jaina religion and philosophy in a very clear way so that any student of religion or philosophy can easily trace out Jainism with a view of history, cosmology and cosmography. This enlarged edition contains three indices.

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• Publisher : Vakils Feffer & Simons
  
• by : Suman Agarwal & Tinu Shanghvi
  
• Cover : Paperback
  
• Language : English
  
• Edition : 2009
  
• Pages : 208
  
• Weight : 1.3 kg.
  
• Size : 9.1 x 7 x 0.5 inches
  
• ISBN-10: 8184620209
  
• ISBN-13: 978-8184620207

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The Don’t Diet Diet Book’s mantra is easy: eat! Eat scrumptious and tantalizing food! Eat so you find your way to health! The book has been collated after over two years of vigilant research on the principles of nutrition. It contains a carefully structured selection of recipes that are healthy, low-fat, easy to prepare and very tasty. The book has been laid-out attractively, with instant information on the protein, calcium, iron and fiber content in each item.

Lord Krishna is one of the most revered gods in Hinduism and he is one of the 10 incarnations of Lord Vishnu. The beautiful Kalamkari painting gives a refine and detail treatment of the driving force of the universe. The Kalamkari painting is full of life and enthusiasm with some splendid designs on it. The spectacular painting has some exquisite designs on it and the beautiful pattern of colours add some sparks to the work. Centred on Kalahasti region of Andhra Pradesh, this type of painting is characterized by strong colour pattern and lines.

The Upanishads are the central scriptures of Hinduism. They represent some of the most important literary products in the history of Indian culture and religion, both because they played a critical role in the development of religious ideas in India and because they are our greatest source for the religious, social, and intellectual history of ancient India. Composed at a time of great social, economic, and religious change, the Upanisads document the transition from the archaic ritualism of the Veda into new religious ideas and institutions. In the Introduction Olivelle provides a solid background for understanding these ancient documents. He examines both the social background of the Upanisads and their literary history: authorship, chronology, and geographical provenance. He describes the ritual practices and terminology, Vedic conceptions of the cosmos and of human physiology and psychology. Finally, Olivelle examines the central Upanisadic preoccupation of finding interconnections among the diverse elements of the universe. The copious notes present some of the most present philological and historical research on this material and give the reader detailed explanations of difficult passages. The list of names identifies all the major individuals and geographical names occurring in the Upanisads. Two charts present the texts of the Vedic corpus and the plan of the Vedic sacrificial arena. A map shows the geographical areas mentioned in the Upanisads and the places where the different Upanisads may have been composed. A detailed index of subjects is also provided. The first major English translation of the ancient Upanisads for over half a century, Olivelle's work incorporates the most recent historical and philological scholarship and presents the Sanskrit text and translation on facing pages. All major variant readings and emendations suggested by scholars are given in the notes, which, together with an informative introduction and detailed explanatory notes, make this edition ideal for both specialists and students of Indian religion and culture. Printed Pages: 699.

About the Author

Patrick Olivelle is the Chair, Department of Asian Studies, and Director, Center for Asian Studies, at the University of Texas at Austin, where he is the Professor of Sanskrit and Indian Religions

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• Publisher : Jaico Publishing House
• By: John Adair (Author)
• Binding : Paperback
• Language : English
  
• Edition : 1995
• Pages :  168 pages
• Size :  20 x 14 x 4 cm
  
• ISBN-13 :  978-8172244286
  

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This book is a practical guide to a key aspect of effective management communication. Communication plays a very important role in any organization. The success of mangers depends, primarily, on their ability to communicate with people for whom they are responsible, first what they need to do and second the importance of doing it. Effective communication increases the commitment and motivation of the workforce. This book reviews various proven methods of communication that any manager can adopt

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There was a clumsy flapping of wings, a tremendous swelling of the bird's wattle, and an undignified getting up, as if it were a floored boxer doing his best to beat the count of ten. Two mismatched animals meet and the result is a hilarious tale of how one got the better of the other. A photographer takes pictures of animals in the wild and writes about the hidden and mysterious world of the jungle. A tiger, used to its habitat, has to keep running from the humans who take up his home, till he has no more place for escape. Filled with descriptions of animals both in the wild and at home, of jungles and of the people who wander the forests in search of animals, this collection contains stories that are exhilarating and thought-provoking.

The beautiful brass figure of the elephant god Ganesha is nicely carved out with a deep sense of simplicity and devotion. His four hands are minutely carved out and the Lord is in a meditative posture. Also known as the Lord of Wisdom and the Remover of Obstacles, Lord Ganesha is one of the most widely worshipped gods in Hindusim. The Lord is invoked first before beginning any religious rituals. The lord is also one of the most benevolent gods and he can be easily propitiated by offering sweets and prayers. The Lord is believed to have put obstacles on our path and removes the same following propitiation.

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• Product Code :B2101
• Material :Varnished watercolors on wood
• Size :4.50"H x 3.25"W x 2.75"D
• Weight :550 gm.

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The beautiful small brass figure of the Lord Ganesha, one of the most worshipped gods in Hinduism, is given a refine treatment in the traditional Nepalese style of brass craft. Also known as the Lord of Wisdom and Remover of Obstacles, Lord Ganesha is one of the most benevolent gods in Hinduism and he is worshipped at the beginning of any venture.

The beautiful resin figure of the Hindu elephant god Lord Ganesha is given a refine and detail treatment with some spectacular carvings on it. The Lord is wearing some rich ornaments and some remarkable designs make the spectacular figure. One of the most worshipped gods in Hinduism, Lord Ganesha is worshipped at the beginning of any ritual or say before undertaking any journey. A deep sense of gracefulness and accomplishment is manifest here.

The beautiful stone image of Lord Ganesha, one of the most revered gods in Hinduism, is chiseled out in a most exquisite manner. He is shown in a seated posture and the God is revered at the beginning of any ritual.

The colourful Madhubani painting reveals the amazing beauty of this type of popular painting practised mainly by the female folks of Northern Bihar. Lord Ganesha and the two mother goddesses are given a more human touch in the painting. Mithila or Madhubani paintings are a folk art kept alive by the women in northern Bihar. Based on traditional designs and events from epic mythology, these paintings are made on the floors and walls of their houses. They use crushed wet rice and natural colors on purely handmade paper. From this age-old tradition born the practice of drawing Mithila paintings on a canvas of handmade paper or pure mulberry silk fabric, using natural colours and fabric dyes.

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The beautiful Kalamkari painting depicts the Lord of Wisdom and the Remover of Obstacles in a most accomplished manner. Lord Ganesha is one of the most worshipped gods in Hinduism and He is worshipped at the beginning of any ritual. Kalamkari is one of the most popular forms of folk arts in India and this genre of painting plays with colours. A number of variegated colours are nicely fused to create a resplendent spread on cotton.

One of the most revered gods in Hinduism, Lord Ganesha, who is also called as the Lord of Wisdom and Remover of Obstacles, is given a refine and detail treatment in the beautiful batik painting. The Lord is standing and a deep sense of gracefulness and accomplishment is manifest in the Batik painting. He is wearing a red, and light colour draper and there are beautiful designs on the painting. Batik prints of West Bengal, Orissa and Tamil Nadu are known for their originality, uniqueness and fineness. Batik is the art of creating images on the cotton cloth using wax resist method.

The elephant-headed God Ganesha is nicely carved out of wood with some elegant designs. Lord Ganesha is one of the most benevolent deities in Hinduism. Lord Ganesha at every point in time in our life plays a significant role. He is most present in the consecrated temple or roadside shrine, from which His grace radiates out from the world of the Gods. Ganesha is the Lord of beginnings, guiding the practical aspects of our lives that we may best fulfill dharma. For the Hindu, Ganesha is easily contacted, and He is thought of as lenient of our errors and shortcomings, most understanding of our humanness. So vast is Ganesha's Being that He cannot be contained by any single concept, and therefore He is portrayed in many forms. He is each of them, and He is all of them. Ganesha is a word compounded from the Sanskrit word gana, meaning "the hosts," "multitudes" or "troops" of demigods, especially the retinue of Lord Siva under the rule of Ganesha, and Isha, "ruler," "lord" or "sovereign." This is virtually synonymous with the name Ganapati, "master of the hosts." As Ganapati, Lord Ganesha is the leader of the ganas, ruling over the celestial hosts, over the benign as well as the malevolent inner-plane beings. He controls them not as Lord Murugan does, through bravery and forcefulness, but by strategy and intelligence. We follow the path of Lord Ganesha when we resort to discrimination and sagacity to resolve our difficulties, when we proceed past obstacles in a slow, prudent and well-planned manner. Lord Ganesha is not in a hurry. He is cautious. He is patient, willing to await the right time for events to take place. As Vighneshvara, Lord Ganesha is Lord of Obstacles, creating difficulties and obstructions if the time is wrong for us to proceed and removing those same obstacles when our success is assured. As Siddhidata, Lord Ganesha is the Giver of Success associated with bountiful harvests and general abundance in life. The Mudgala Purana, an ancient text on Lord Ganesha, cites eight forms of Ganesha, prevailing over eight human weaknesses or demons. Ekadanta is the Conquerer of Moda, arrogance. Dhumravarna (smoke colored) overcomes Abhimana, pride; Vakratunda (curved trunk) is the Vanquisher of Matsarya, jealousy; Mahodara (big belly) is Lord of Moha, infatuation; Gajanana (elephant face) conquers Lobha, greed; Lambodara (corpulent belly) overcomes Krodha, anger; Vikata (deformed) conquers Kama, lust; Vighnaraja (King of Obstacles) prevails over Mamata (egotism). So now we can see that our Loving Ganesha is "there" for even the lowest of the low, that there is hope for everyone, and that there really is "no intrinsic evil," only a seeming variation of the past containing all that has to be learned to live and grow from a young soul to an older one and then mature into rishi consciousness. He is "there for us." Yes, there is hope for all, and none are damned forever. It is our loving Ganesha who eventually introduces us to His brother, our Loving Murugan, the God Who sits upon the manipura chakra, center of willpower.

An apostle of truth and non-violence, Lord Gautam Buddha gave up the lap of luxury in search of enlightenment and by dint of rigorous meditation, he realized the truth. Lord Buddha found the middle path for liberation. The beautiful batik painting is being given a royal and detail treatment with the Lord seated on a meditative posture. The method of waxing and dewaxing gives a special effect to the painting.

The Madhyamika or Middle Way, a school of Buddhist thought that originated in India in the second or third century, was a decisive influence in the subsequent developement of Mahayana Buddhism. In a new approach to its study, The Emptiness of Emptiness reconsiders the central doctrine of emptiness and shows that the Madhyamika critique of all philosophical views is both subtler and more radical than most Western interpretation indicates.

Building on earlier research into Sanskrit and Tibetan sources, the present work also examines the assumptions that have governed the study of Asian soteriological philosophy. In assessing the philosophical significance of the Madhyamika, the author demonstrates that the thrust toward a self-critical awareness of methodological presuppositions lies at the very heart of early Indian Madhyamika.

In this analysis, the self-deconstructing categories of Nagarjuna and his immediate followers emerge as an edifying philosophy that may have a great deal to offer to discussion of the related problems of objectivity and relativism issues crucial to current philosophical conversation in the West.

The volume also contains the first complete English translation of Candrakirti's Madhyamakavatara (The Entry into the Middle Way), with extensive exegetical and text-critical notes.