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"Hailed as a Shakespearean play, written a few centuries before shakespeare, Sudraka's Mrichchhakatika is one of the most significant Sanskrit dramas for more than a few reasons. Set in the ancient city of Ujjayani, Mrichchhakatika is ""rife with romance, comedy, intrigue and a political subplot detailing the overthrow of the city's despotic ruler by a shepherd, [and] is notable among extant Sanskrit drama for its focus on a fictional scenario rather than on a classical tale or legend. Mrichchhakatika also departs from the traditions enumerated in the Natyashastra that specify that dramas should focus on the alives of the nobility and instead incorporates a large number of middle and lower-caste characters who speak a wide range of Prakrit dialects."" Much celebrated in the West because of its plot structure, following several successful nineteenth century translations and stage adaptations, Mrichchhakatika remains the prominent drama in Sanskrit, widely translated, adapted and performed internationally.

This volume includes the text translated by M. R. Kale along with relevant background essays and criticism, to enable students of literature to understand the long tradition of theater in India on one hand; and on the other, its subsequent negotiations with the West, traversing, accommodating, negotiating and becoming what we call Modern Indian Drama today."

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Publisher :  Amar Chitra Katha
By :    Anant Pai
Cover : Paperback
Language : English 
Pages : 96 pages
Weight : 180 Gram
Size : ‎ 14 x 1 x 22 cm
ISBN-10 : 8184826095
ISBN-13 : ‎ 978-8184826098
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 12 years

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• Publisher : Amar Chitra Katha
• By : Anant Pai
• Cover : Paperback
• Language : English
• Edition : 2011
• Pages : 96
• Weight : 210 gm
• Size : 11.4 x 7.9 x 1.2 inches
• ISBN-10: 8184826095
• ISBN-13: 978-8184826098

About the Book : Indian music despite its limited popularity is not a spent force, but has still a great role to play in the firmament of world music is the siren song of this book, The Music of India by Atiya begum Fyzee-Rahamin. Its hoary origin, gradual evolution, the impact of foreign influences, the two principal schools - the Karnataka (southern) and the Hindustani (northern) - and the glorious periods, when some of its illustrious exponents enriched it with their immortal compositions and elevated it to dizzy heights of perfection are brought into sharp focus. The mysteries and misconceptions engulfing it are dispelled by an elucidation of four important parts (angas): Sur Adhaya (Law of tones), Tala Adhaya (law of Rhythm), Ast Adhaya (law of Musical Instruments) and Raga Adhaya (Law of Tunes). Its connexion with astrology and the exploits of some of its legendary masters are narrated to reveal the power of the Ragas and Raginis to transport the listeners to that haven of enchantment where nature and time stand still. The illustrations serve as foils to the text. All those interested in Indian Music will find this book an excellent introduction for further study.

A fine piece of sculptural creation, the brass statue of the tribal musician crafted in the ancient dhokra technique reflects a greater degree of smoothness and polished nature. The musician is playing a tribal instrument and his eyes are bulging and the lower portion of the body is nicely sculpted out of brass. Dhokra is an ancient technique of brass making and the lost wax method is applied to sculpt out figures.

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• Publisher : Rajpal and Sons
• By: Grewal (Author)
• Binding : Paperback
• Language : English
• Edition :2016
• Pages: 184 pages
• Size : 20 x 14 x 4 cm
  
• ISBN-10: 9350643421
• ISBN-13 :9789350643426
  

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‘Sikhs have given India some of their finest sportsmen and soldiers, thanks to their courage, discipline and simplicity. Navrisham's tales of Sikhs and Punjab give glimpses of that and also have an emotional chord that speak of love and longing. She paints a pretty picture and one is reminded about how simple and beautiful Sikhs and Punjab were and still are.’ -Milkha Singh(India's Flying Sikh) ‘As they span the globe in search of a better life, Punjabis pine for their land and the memories it gave them. This compendium of stories triggers powerful feelings of nostalgia and longing.’ -Roopinder Singh( Author and Senior Journalist) ‘This book aims at breaking Sikh stereotypes’ -Daily Post “A business woman by profession and a writer at heart” is how Navrisham Kaur Grewal describes herself. She lives and works in Pune but yet “home” is Kila Raipur a small town on the outskirts of Ludhiana, where she was born, and where she heads back to as often as possible. As they say, you can take a Sikh out of Punjab but you cannot take Punjab out of a Sikh.

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• Publisher : Vakils Feffer & Simons
  
• by : Dr. Nirmala Sridhar
  
• Cover : Paperback
  
• Language : English
  
• Edition : 2009
  
• Pages : 189
  
• Weight : 300gm.
  
• Size : 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
  
• ISBN-10: 8184620101
  
• ISBN-13: 978-8184620108

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The Mysterious Tsunamis is a fascinating geo-thriller. It explains to the young reader the phenomenon of tsunamis and how human greed can arouse the fury of Mother Nature.The narrative style adopted by the author is brisk and breezy and she recreates the world of young adults with perception.

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• Publisher : Theosophical Publishing House Adyar, Chennai
• By : Clara M.Codd
• Cover : Paperback
• Language : English
• Edition : 2019
• Pages : 47
• Weight : 150 gm.
• Size : 13.7 x 10.9 x 0.4
• ISBN-10: 817059071X
• ISBN-13: 978-8170590712

Ramanuja is largely viewed as a philosopher and thinker of supreme merit. However in this present work, The Mysticism of Ramanuja, the author has attempted to present him in a new perspective, i.e., as a mystic and saint. This has been achieved by examining his many writings and detailing his innermost encounters with the Supreme Brahman. This work is a culmination of ten years research and author has based this study on the works of eminent indologists like Karmarkar, Thibaut and Van Buitenen, as well as world renowned scholars in mysticism as Rudolph Otto, Evelyn Underhill and William Johnston. It also includes a comparative study of the teachings of Ramanuja with those Christianity, something which has rarely been attempted earlier.

About the Author

Dr. Cyril Veliath S.J. is a Roman Catholic priest and a member of the Jesuist order (also known as the Society of Jesus). He spent several years in Pune where he conducted his research. He is now the Professor of Indian Philosophy, at the Institute of Indian Culture, Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan.