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A sparkling symphony of colour and light celebrates the glorious textile legacy of the Gujurat in the beautiful wall hanging. The dazzling bonanza of vibrant embroidery is manifest in the masterpiece. The artist sews this wall hanging by hand while tiny mirrors glisten all around like precious gems. The motifs are also carefully embroidered by hand, making each piece wonderfully unique. The artist conjures fields of jade and emerald that host intricate motifs in glittering zari embroidery. Enhanced with patchwork, sequins and beadwork, this splendid wall hanging exemplifies Gujarati textile art. Indeed a paradigm of artistic excellence!

A symbol of love and affection, Lord Krishna and his consort and lover Radha are crafted out of brass in the traditional dhokra technique. The figures reflect a greater sense of sculptural excellence and accomplishment. Dhokra (oldest) is a crafting tradition dating as far back as 2000 B.C. Dhokra art is largely associated with the tribal groups of northern India, including Vindhyas and the Eastern Ghats, Bihar and its surroundings, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal. Myriad images are cast in the dhokra tradition as artisans preserve their millenary culture, custom and belief through the wondrous pieces they create.

SPECIFICATION:

• Publisher : Aleph Book Company
• By : Romila Thapar
• Cover : Hardcover
• Language : English
• Edition : 2014
• Pages : 344
• Weight : 500 gm
• Size : 5.5 x 0.9 x 8.5 inches
• ISBN-10: 9383064013
• ISBN-13: 978-9383064014

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Many popularly held views about the past need to be critically inquired into before they can be taken as historical. For instance, what was the aftermath of the raid on the Somanatha temple? Which of us is Aryan or Dravidian? Why is it important for Indian society to be secular? When did communalism as an ideology gain a foothold in the country? How and when did our patriarchal mindset begin to support a culture of violence against women? Why are the fundamentalists so keen to rewrite history textbooks? The answers to these and similar questions have been disputed and argued about ever since they were first posed. Distinguished historian Romila Thapar has investigated, analyzed and interpreted the history that underlies such questions throughout her career; now, in this book, through a series of incisive essays she
argues that it is of critical importance for the past to be carefully and rigorously explained, if the legitimacy of our present, wherever it derives from the past, is to be portrayed as accurately as possible. This is especially pertinent given the attempts by unscrupulous politicians, religious fundamentalists and their ilk to try and misrepresent and willfully manipulate the past in order to serve their present-day agendas. An essential and necessary book at a time when sectarianism, bogus 'nationalism' and the muddying of historical facts are increasingly becoming a feature of our public, private and intellectual lives.

About the Author

Romila Thapar is Emeritus Professor of History at the Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. She has been General President of the Indian History Congress. She is a Fellow of the British Academy and holds an Hon D.Lit. each from Calcutta University, Oxford University and the University of Chicago. She is an Honorary Fellow of Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford and SOAS, London. In 2008 Professor Thapar was awarded the prestigious Kluge Prize of the US Library of Congress, which honours lifetime achievement in studies such as history that are not covered by the Nobel Prize.

"In the oldest scriptures of Theravada Buddhism much attention is given to the jhanas, high levels of meditative attainment distinguished by powerful concentration and purity of mind. Ven. Dr. Gunaratana examines these jhanas within the context of Buddhist teaching as a whole and particularly within the meditation disciplines taught by the Buddha. Beginning with the ethical foundation for meditation, the role of the teacher, the classical subjects of meditation, and the appropriateness of these subjects to individual practitioners, the author traces the practice of meditation to the higher reaches of realization. The eight stages of jhana are individually analyzed and explained in terms of their relation to one another and to the ultimate goal of the teaching. The author makes the critical distinction between the mundane jhanas and supermundane jhanas, pointing out that the lower four, while leading to various mental powers and psychic attainments, are not necessary to full enlightenment and may be developed or bypassed as the medita-tor wishes.

The author goes on to explain the place of the jhanas among the accomplishments of an arahat and elucidate their usefulness for a dedicated meditator.

Review:

...This is a work which combines sound scholarship with considerable practical experience.
Amadeo Sole-Leris
Buddhist Studies Review, 5.1 (1988)

...This should be a useful book for those interested in well-documented, traditional analysis of the cons

....For a long time in my experience newcomers to Buddhism have been confused about the position of the jhanas (absorptions) in Buddhist meditation practice. This is the first book... which deals clearly and exhaustively with the subject. -PHILIP M. EDEN, Middle Way"

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• Publisher : Jaico Publishing House
• By :  Nicolai Bachman (Author)
• Cover : Paperback
• Language : English
• Edition : 2016
• Pages : 296 pages
• Weight : 
• Size :  20 x 14 x 4 cm
• ISBN-13  : : 978-8184958669
  
• ISBN-10  : : 8184958668

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Unlocking the Secrets of Patanjali’s Yoga

A path-breaking guide for mind-body balance

Author Nicolai Bachman skilfully demystifies the practices of the 2000-year-old Patanjali yoga tradition for modern readers.

The book covers five sections on the central teachings of Patanjali addressing concerns pertaining to the mind and body. Each sutra beautifully explains the yoga philosophy of the asanas with practical examples that can be applied in the fabric of our lives.

From emotional afflictions and preservation of energy to optimal focus for heart-mind balance, the book is meticulously researched to broaden our understanding of the yoga philosophy. Bachman enlightens us on the ancient knowledge of Patanjali with contemporary wisdom and depth for lay readers as well as yoga practitioners. The Path of the Yoga Sutras is for anyone who believes in integrating yogic philosophy with practice for a holistic life experience. Nicolai Bachman has been teaching Sanskrit, Ayurveda, chanting and yoga-related topics for over 15 years. He is the author of several book-and-CD learning tools, including The Path of the Yoga Sutras, the first home-study course of its kind.

The present work is based on an extensive and critical study of the legends connected with Holy water-places. Mythological, historical, geographical and scientific study of the legends is interesting and thought provoking. The Skanda Purana (1000 AD to 700 BC) has been made the basis of this topic most elaborately and covers almost all the tirthas referred to in various texts. Most of the legends have been studied critically and a comparative study has been done from the Vedas, Brahmanas, Upanisads, Epics and other Puranas. Various other mythologies such as Egyptian, Iranian, Greek, North American, African, Babylonian, Roman, Mexican etc. have also been compared to. The imminent purpose of the talks has been studied under various motifs. The author's psycho-scientific method of analysis and interpretation makes the work extremely fascinating and informative. The author has also drawn attention to the medical analysis of various water-tirthas. The work is a valuable addition to the Pauranic and mythological literature.

About the Author :Dr. Mrs. Savitri V. Kumar is a lecturer of Sanskrit in Shri L. N. Hindu College, Rohtak. On the present work, she has been awarded a Ph. D. Degree from Bombay University.

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The Peacock Feather is a collection of ten short stories that will keep the readers totally captivated and engrossed in its interesting storyline replete with twists and unexpected turns. It explores a wide range of genres, each story having its unique characteristics.

From a bittersweet love story in ‘The Peacock Feather’ to a rags-to-riches story in ‘The Gutka King’; an engineer in the early part of the twentieth century determined to accomplish his mission against all odds in ‘The Accomplisher’; to addressing the issue of the dowry system in ‘The Bridal Gift’.

The authors take the reader through emotional journeys, traumatic experiences and fraudulent manoevres, which depict the true nature of the human beings with all their strength and flaws.

AUTHOR OF THE BOOK

Sunil Kapoor, co-founder at Zenith Global, is a Delhi-based Financial Consultant and Taxation Advisor. He has over 35 years of experience in guiding national and multinational clients with their tax obligations, strategy consulting, real estate transactions and financial structuring. He has had the honour of serving ex-President of India and various Bollywood actors.

Sunil is also actively involved with many NGOs and has been awarded by Khushii (an NGO) and Loins Club of Delhi for his contributions. He has also been awarded for vocal Music by the President of India and performed at live shows in India and Singapore. His hobbies include rendering Piano recitals and reading autobiographies and books.

Sunil graduated from Shri Ram College of Commerce an LLB degree from Delhi University in 1981 and has been practicing since then.

Sudhir Kapoor is a Chartered Accountant and a renowned financial consultant with around 30 years of diversified experience. He is an expert in the field of Business Controls Advisory, Audit & Assurance, and Financial Risk Management. His clientele mainly consists of public and foreign companies.

Sudhir is an FCA from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and a commerce graduate from Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi University.

SPECIFICATION:

• Publisher : Jaico Publishing House
• By: Brian Tracy (Author)
• Binding : Paperback
• Language : English
  
• Edition : 1998
• Pages :  84 pages
• Size : : 20 x 14 x 4 cm
  
• ISBN-13 :978-8172247140
  

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Peak Performance begins with your taking complete responsibility for your life and everything that happens to you. Women in positions of leadership, from home, business owners to corporate executives, will find the words offered in the Peak Performance Woman moving and inspirational.

Specification:

• Product Code: BK8186117040
• Author : Charmaine O' Brien
• Cover : Paperback
• Publisher :  Penguin
• Edition : 2013
• Pages : 304
• Weight : 450 gm.
• Size : 6.2 x 1.2 x 9 inches
• Language : English
• ISBN-10: 9780143414568
  ISBN-13: 978-0143414568

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This first-ever comprehensive guide to regional food across India takes you on a mouth-watering journey through the homes, streets and restaurants of each state, exploring exotic and everyday fare in equal measure. Be it the lime-laced Moplah biryani, the Goan Galinha cafreal, the bhang ka raita of Uttarakhand, or the Singpho people’s Wu san tikye, India’s rich palette of flavours is sure to drum up an insatiable appetite in you. Laden with historical information, cultural insights and personalized recommendations, The Penguin Food Guide to India is your ideal companion to the delightful world of Indian cuisine.

The Penguin History Of Early India From The Origins To AD 1300 gives its readers an exhaustive idea about the history of India, from the time of its formation, through its gradual coalition, to its structure in AD 1300. The account is not a chronological narration of the events that took place to form India, but the narration of the story of India. Romila Thapar s version of the history of India is composed of many stories of the different parts of India which gradually came together to form one great country.

Romila Thapar s The Penguin History Of Early India From The Origins To AD 1300 takes its readers on a journey. The journey begins from the prehistoric era of the Indus Valley Civilization and other such ancient civilizations. It continues through to the emergence of the great empires of the Mauryas, Cholas, and the Guptas. It also talks about the creation of the great epics of The Ramayana and The Mahabharata, and the lives of great scholars and saints who had a huge impact on the life of India and its people such as Gautam Buddha and King Ashoka. The narration of history ends with the year AD 1300, with the reign of Rajendra III, the last Chola King.

The Penguin History Of Early India From The Origins To AD 1300 aims at showing the connections between the social, political, economic and religious aspects of each period. The focus is on tracing the continuities in the history of Early India. Diverse subjects such as religion, art, erotica, language, society are analyzed in conjunction with each other.

This updated edition contains added research on the history of India based on new excavation data, new methods of interpretation of history and changes in academic understanding of the discipline.

About the Author

Romila Thapar is an acclaimed Indian historian.

Her books include Ancient Indian Social History: Some Interpretations, Asoka And The Decline Of The Mauryas, Somanatha: The Many Voices of History, Somanatha: The Many Voices of History, and Dissent in the Early Indian Tradition.

She graduated from Panjab University and received her doctorate degree from the School of Oriental and African Studies from the University of London. Her prime area of research is ancient Indian History. She has won many awards for her excellent work in the field of history. These include the Kluge Prize for the Study of Humanity in 2008 and numerous honorary doctorates from universities such as the University of Calcutta, University of Hyderabad, University of Oxford and University of Edinburgh.