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• Publisher : Jaico Publishing House
• By :  Raaj Grover (Author)
• Cover : Paperback
• Language : English
• Edition : 2018
• Pages :  288 pages
• Weight : 
• Size : 14 x 1.7 x 21.6 cm
• ISBN-13  :978-9386867995

Description

Tales of madness, mischief and mayhem
Before the overly dramatic movies with technologically enhanced backgrounds, simpler times existed. A compulsively readable collection of memoirs and stories of Bollywood’s who’s who, the Legends of Bollywood includes enthralling stories of the stars of the yesteryear.

From Amitabh Bachchan’s first screen test to Badruddin Jamaluddin Kazi’s baptism into Johnny Walker and from Dharmendra’s journey from a tractor driver to a legendary actor to Dimple Kapadia’s iconic comeback into the industry, this book includes everything that’s good, bad and fabulous in Bollywood. With never-before-seen pictures, it is a sensational book that narrates the tales behind celebrated births and lamented deaths, secret romances and controversial moments, booming films and unforeseen flops.

Penned by a man who was a constant witness to these moments, these stories have been pulled from the archives of his myriad memories.

Raaj Grover was the production-in-charge of the prestigious Ajanta Arts in Mumbai, which was owned by Sunil Dutt. Grover was an integral part of the Dutt family. During his days in the film industry, he also dabbled in filmmaking. A poet at heart, he is known for his witty take on life and his joie de vivre. He currently lives in the USA.

A restlessness born of guilt and despair leads Ravi to embark on a journey that ends in the remote village of Khasak in the picturesque Palghat countryside in Kerala. A land from the past, potent with dreams and legends, enfolds the traveller in a powerful and unsettling embrace. Ravi is bewitched and entranced as everything around him-the villagers; their children whom he teaches in a makeshift school; the elders who see him as a threat; the toddy-tappers; the shamans-takes on the quality of myth. And then reality, painful and threatening, begins to intrude on the sojourner's resting place and Ravi begins to understand that there is no escape from the relentless dictates of karma... Often poetic and dark, always complex and rich, The Legends of Khasak, O.V. Vijayan's much-acclaimed first novel, translated into English by the author, is an extraordinary achievement.

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• Publisher : Zen Publications
  
• by : Karl Renz
  
• Cover : Paperback
  
• Language : English
  
• Edition : 2014
  
• Pages : 256
  
• Weight : 390gm.
  
• Size : 6 x 0.6 x 9 inches
  
• ISBN-13: 978-9384363192
  
• ASIN: 9384363197

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The truth which can be spoken is, for sure, not the truth. Truth is never beautiful and beauty is never true. Thats the first premise in Tao, says Karl. For someone who summarily dismisses any possibility of anyone ever knowing truth, its a wonder that this guy Karl is still in business-seasoned seekers forever longing to listen to him and not getting enough of it!

I am just answering unnecessary questions with unnecessary answers, 'I cannot give you anything nor can I take anything away from you, he says. Its perhaps the un-self-consciousness of his utterances, delivered with electric, unaffected ease that buries the listeners intellect and most cherished concepts into a quicksand of spontaneous laughter. Seriousness gets challenged here-seriously!

Many spiritual veterans will warn you against the dangerous Karl since he ruthlessly bulldozes any and every truth you may want to cozy up to. Relentlessly kicking the knower where it hurts most-at the core of knowingness itself - Karl precipitates an existential crisis. So, dont be surprised if Karls prattle, bereft of prescription or intent, abruptly stops you dead in your tracks only to, in the words of the Sage Jnaneshwar, 'see yourself without the aid of a mirror!'

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• Publisher : Sri Ramanasramam
  
• by : Sri Ramanasraman
  
• Cover : Paperback
  
• Language : English
  
• Edition : 2004
  
• Pages : 96
  
• Weight : 520gm.
• ISBN-10: 8182880181
  
• ISBN-13: 978-8182880184

Description:

Through the story of cow Lakshmi, it showcases the fact that even animals could attain moksha with their devotion to Sri Ramana Maharshi. The sage cultivated a unique bonding with different animals and he was very compassionate to them. Lakshmi got complete release by the sage’s grace.

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SPECIFICATION:

• Publisher : Rasbihari Lal & Sons
• By : Naimisaranya Das
• Cover : Hardcover
• Language : English
• Edition : 2005
• Pages : 252
• Weight : 400 gm.
• Size : 8.5 x 5.8 inches
• ISBN-10: 8187812710
• ISBN-13: 978-8187812715

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Back of the Book: At the time of the Norman Conquest a revolution took place in the religious life of medieval India. A ware of devotion to Visnu, the one Supreme Lord of the Vedas, spread across the entire subcontinent. Spearheading this movement was a philosopher, saint and devotee – Ramanuja. Herein is described his life and teachings, his struggles against prejudice and persecution, and above all his purity and deep love of God.

From the Jacket : Ramanujacarya (1017-1137) was the principal acarya in the Sri Sampradaya, one of the four main lines of Vaisnava teachers and disciples. His Vedanta-sutra commentary – Sri-bhasya-establishes the doctrine knows as Visistadvaita, “qualified nondualism.” A staunch proponent of the philosophy of personalism, he taught that although the Supreme Lord and the individual souls are qualitatively one, there is still a difference between them, for the Lord is infinite and the living entities are infinitesimal. Srila Ramanujacarya traveled extensively throughout India, teaching personalism and defeating proponents of monistic philosophy.

He founded seventy-four centers of Sri Vaisnavism and initiated seven hundred sannyasis (renounced monks), twelve thousand brahmacharis (celibate students), and thousands of householders, including kings and wealthy landowners.

Preface : Great saints and devotees of the Lord give purpose to this material world and its history by their presence; their absence renders this world use- less and its history a chronological record of non- sense. By providing another glimpse into the ways that pure devotees transform the lives of materialistic people and alter the course of history, Naimisaranya Prabhu has done great service to all English readers, especially Vaisnavas and aspiring Vaisnavas. Without such information, people tend to doubt or forget that another plane, beyond the mundane, exists and even controls the destiny of that mundane plane. In the examples they set in their lives, however, saintly persons help us to see the path to Krsna consciousness. "Example is better than precept." The philosophy of Krsna consciousness remains inaccessible except by the mercy of the pure devotees whose behavior gives three dimensions to such philosophy.

Only the hearts of unfortunate persons will not melt upon reading or hearing this moving depiction of the life of Srila Ramanujacarya. The nectarean subject matter and the competent rendering by Naimisaranya Prabhu combine to produce genuine spiritual effects within the mind. I hope Naimisaranya Prabhu will continue producing such illuminating accounts of the lives of great devotees.

The beautiful narrative painting of Lord Krishna has depicted various events of his life such as in childhood, in youth, in the battle of Kurukshetra etc. The typical kalamkari painting depicts the figures in natural colours and the overall effect of the painting is amazing. The enhancing effulgence of colours and the characters that emerge on cotton fabric, help create a resplendent spread. Kalamkari art is unique in its use of colour as a medium to portray mythological characters. Kalamkari has a glorious history. The popularity of this exquisite form of art crossed the shores of the country during the 17th and 18th centuries. Kalahasti and Machilipatnam in Andhra Pradesh, the nerve centres of this art continue to be beehives of Kalamkari activity. Kalamkari colours are made from vegetable dyes. In addition to themes from the epics, Kalamkari leitmotifs comprise different forms of the lotus flower, the carwheel, parrots, an interlacing pattern of leaves and flowers.

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• Publisher : Vakils Feffer & Simons
  
• by : R.K. Lohiya
  
• Cover : Paperback
  
• Language : English
  
• Edition : 2011
  
• Pages : 82
  
• Weight : 150gm.
  
• Size : 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.2 inches
  
• ISBN-10: 8184620489
  
• ISBN-13: 978-8184620481
  

Description:

The Life Science of Divine Geeta conveys Krishna’s Message as relevant to modern era with practical lessons for mental peace and happiness in present day life. As addendum thereto, he has penned logic based Universal Religion Manav Dharma As Culture of Human Happiness suited to today’s global society. This book deserves first reading by all men and women seeking stress free joyous life and the bliss of heart.

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• Publisher : General Press
• By : Sir Edwin Arnold
• Cover : Paperback
• Language : English
• Edition : 2014
• Pages : 160
• Weight : 150 g.
• Size : 5.2 x 0.4 x 8 inches
• ISBN-10: 938091492X
• ISBN-13: 978-9380914923

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In this poetic masterpiece, Sir Edwin Arnold describes the life and teachings of Buddha. The man who was to become known as Buddha to the world was born as Prince Gautama of India but he rejected the worldly riches and abandoned the reigns of power when he embarked on a journey to discover the meaning of life. This poem reveals Buddhas life from the Buddhist perspective but you dont have to be a Buddhist to appreciate this poetic work. As you read about Buddha's journey you will embark on your own course of discovery.

First published in 1879, the book has become a classic and has been published in many editions and many languages. Not only is it deeply philosophical in nature, but because of its poetic form and its narrative of the dramatic incidents in Siddhartha's life, it is delightful and absorbing reading.