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SPECIFICATION:

Publisher :  Amar Chitra Katha Pvt. Ltd
By :     Anant Pai
Cover : Paperback
Language : English 
Pages : 96 pages
Weight : 204 Gram
Size : ‎ 14 x 1 x 22 cm
ISBN-10 : 8184821832
ISBN-13 : 978-8184821833
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 - 12 years

DESCRIPTION:

Embark on an extraordinary journey through ancient mythology with "Vishnu the Savior" from Amar Chitra Katha. This captivating book transports readers to the epic world of Hindu mythology, where the divine presence of Lord Vishnu shines brightly as the supreme protector and preserver of the universe.

The beautiful image of Lord Vishnu with all his incarnations have been nicely painted in the traditional Pata style. The infinite power and energy of the God is manifest in his incarnations. The omnipotent God is being surrounded by the big snake. The painting reveals a greater degree of gracefulness and accomplishment. A number of dazzling designs have been painted in the painting. The tall and standing figure of the Lord is shown standing on a big lotus.

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The Ajanta style of batik painting is manifest in the beautiful painting of Vishnu and His consort Lakshmi. An amorous feeling marks the painting. Lord Vishnu is one of the Trinity Gods in Hinduism, the other two being Lord Brahma and Shiva. Lord Vishnu is responsible for the preservation of the Universe and in order to salvage His devotees from any impending catastrophe, He takes birth as human being. There are as many as ten such human incarnations of Lord Vishnu. Batik is one of the most popular styles of painting in India and a Batik artist needs to have a clear understanding of pattern and colours as they play a significant role in any Batik painting.

Indian culture is rich and its philosophy is robust, deep and capable of providing convincing answers to all questions. Since explaining the details of advanced philosophy to a layman is very difficult, our ancestors have devised the method of cultivating rituals. Among such rituals is the process of worship. Images, charts of mystic diagrams, paintings, stones and gems have been prescribed for daily worship to the common man. This book is an attempt to explain various forms of Vishnu and iconographical details of such images and also tries to bridge the gap between ritualistic approach to religion and the philosophical background of society. It is a guide to iconographic descriptions for the philosopher and a philosophical account for the simple devotee.

This book is also a window into the evergreen forest of Indian narratives and is full of narratives related to Vishnu's avataras as well as popular tales associated with popular temples. Individual chapters have been dedicated to every form listed in the Shrimadbhagauata. Details of iconographical proportions, interpretations of mudras, ayudhas, and bhangimas have been researched out of authoritative texts of Agamashastras and Shilpashastras. Many unknown forms of Vishnu like Badarayana, Shimshumara, and Gandabherunda have been included to widen readers' intellect. Besides these, Appendices 11 and III deal with Vishnu ayudhas and Vishnu pariuaara, respectively. As the title suggests, the book, however is small, but definitely, is a step toward the infinite.

About the Author

The author, S. Deepak Raj, is a multifaceted genius, having diverse interests in varied spheres of knowledge. Although a Computer Engineer by profession, teaching in an engineering college of repute in Bengaluru, he remains a seeker of the Absolute Truth--God! He believes that the ultimate goal of every living being is to attain freedom from the cycles of birth and death, and to attain moksha which is nothing but an experience of real bliss.

His quest and indomitable thirst for knowledge has made him explore the limitless ocean of our ancient Indian texts-Agamashastras (Vedas), Shrimadbhagauata, Upanishads, Puranas, Tantra ocuments, Shilpashastras, etc.

As an only child of very learned and pious parents, he has combined his acquired knowledge with the imbibed one through his growing years, weaving it into a golden fabric through his simple, yet effective narrative-in an attempt to introduce his favourite God and personal deity Vishnu, to the reader.

Specification:

• Publisher : Vakils Feffer & Simons
  
• by : Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik
  
• Cover : Paperback
  
• Language : English
  
• Edition : 1998
  
• Pages : 130
  
• Weight : 550 gm.
  
• Size : 10.8 x 8.1 x 0.4 inches
  
• ISBN-10: 8187111127
  
• ISBN-13: 978-8187111122

Description:

This book takes us through Vaishnava imagery, philosophy, beliefs, customs, history, folklore and myth to describe the meaning of Vishnu worship in our time. Highlights include lucid explanations, over 200 illustrations, a pictorial key to numerous symbols associated with Vaishnava customs and a map showing important Vishnu temples.

Specification

• Product Code : B6909
• Material :Brass
• Size :9"H x 4.50"W x 3.75"D
• Weight :2 kg.

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SPECIFICATION:

• Publisher : Rajpal and Sons 
• By: Philipken (Author)
• Binding :Hardcover
• Language : Hindi
• Edition :2018
• Pages: 280 pages
• Size : 20 x 14 x 4 cm
  
• ISBN-10: 8170284627
• ISBN-13: 9788170284628
  

DESCRIPTION: 

हिन्दू धर्म में त्रिमूर्ति के तीन देवताओं में से एक विष्णु हैं जिन्हें जग का पालनकर्ता भी कहा जाता है। पौराणिक ग्रंथों में विष्णु को दस अवतारों वाला दशावतार माना गया है और श्रीराम और श्रीकृष्ण उनके सबसे प्रमुख अवतार हैं। विष्णु का निवास दो अलग-अलग जगहों पर है: दुनिया से दूर बैकुंठ में, और दूसरा क्षीर-सागर में जहाँ पर वह अनन्त शेष पर विराजमान हैं। भगवद्गीता में विष्णु को विश्वरूप या विराटपुरुष भी माना गया है; इस जग पर अपना पूरा ध्यान केन्द्रित किए सदा प्रसन्न दिखने वाले विष्णु की चार बाँहें हैं जिनमें उन्होंने कमल का फूल, गदा, शंख और सुदर्शन-चक्र पकड़ रखा है। चार हाथों में पकड़ी अलग-अलग वस्तुओं का क्या रहस्य है? उनके पाँच अस्त्र भी हैं, उनका क्या महत्त्व है? विष्णु को मोक्ष या मुक्ति दिलाने वाला मुकुन्द क्यों कहा जाता है? जानिए इन सब रहस्यों को-इस रोचक पुस्तक में। देवदत्त पटनायक पौराणिक विषयों के जाने-माने विशेषज्ञ हैं। पौराणिक कहानियों, संस्कारों और रीति-रिवाज़ों का हमारी आधुनिक ज़िन्दगी में क्या महत्त्व है, इस विषय पर वह लिखते भी हैं और जगह-जगह व्याख्यान भी देते हैं। इनकी तीस से अधिक पुस्तकें प्रकाशित हो चुकी हैं और टीवी पर इनका कार्यक्रम भी दिखाया जाता है। शिव के सात रहस्य, शिखण्डी और कुछ अनसुनी कहानियाँ, देवी के सात रहस्य, पशु, भारतीय पौराणिक कथाएँ, भारत में देवी, शिव से शंकर तक और सीता के पाँच निर्णय उनकी अन्य बहुचर्चित पुस्तकें हैं।

Here the brass figure of Vishwa Rupa Lord Krishna is given a spectacular touch. Here the Lord is manifested in his Vishwarupa as was seen by Arjuna during the epic battle of Kurukshetra.
In chapters 10 and 11 of Bhagwat Gita, Lord Krishna reveals Himself as the Supreme Being and finally displays his Vishvarupa to Arjuna, who was reluctant to fight against his brothers in the epic battle of Kurukshetra. In Chapter 10 of Bhagwat Gita, Arjuna was keen to know about various manifestations through which Lord is pervading all over.
Lord Krishna replies that, "Of lights He is the radiant sun; of immovable things, He is the Himalayas; among the stars He is the moon; of purifiers He is the wind; of the wielders of weapons He is Lord Rama etc. etc."
On Chapter 11, Arjuna asks Krishna to show him the Cosmic Form of God. Lord Krishna bestows a special “vision” to Arjuna so that he can see the Divine God in His universal form. Krishna reveals His opulence, hundreds of thousands of varied divine and multicolored forms. Arjuna saw numerous mouths, eyes, wonderful visions. The form was decorated with many celestial ornaments and bore many divine upraised weapons. He wore celestial garlands and garments, and many divine scents were smeared over His body. All was wondrous, brilliant, unlimited, all-expanding.
"If hundreds of thousands of suns were to rise at once into the sky, their radiance might resemble the effulgence of the Supreme Person in that Universal Form." On seeing such a fierce form, Arjuna was awe-struck and asks God, “Who are you in this fearful form & what is Your mission in this form?” To this query of Arjuna "Lord Sri Krishna says: Time I am (Kala), the great destroyer of the worlds, and I have come here to destroy all people. With the exception of you (the Pandavas), all the soldiers here on both sides will be slain." Arjuna asks Lord Sri Krishna to return to his “intimate, beautiful form (saumya-rupa)." At Arjuna's request, Lord Krishna, again displays His real four-armed form and at last shows His two-armed form, thus encouraging the fearful Arjuna.

SPECIFICATION:

• Publisher : Udbodhan Karyalaya
  
• By : Swami Promeyananda (Author), Swami Chaitanyananda (Author)
  
• Cover : Hardcover
  
• Language : Bengali
  
• Edition : 1987
  
• Size : 22 x 14 x 5 cm
  
• ISBN-10 : 8180400441
  
• ISBN-13 : 978-8180400445

He was born a Kshatriya. He became a Brahmarishi. When Satyavati, wife of Rishi Ruchik, exchanges with her mother, Queen Ratna, the magic potion for bearing a child, they change not just their children’s destiny, but also the history of mankind. Born of this mix up is Vishwamitra, the son of a Kshatriya, with the qualities of a Brahmin. The duality in his life soon begins to show as he strives to become a Brahmarishi—the ultimate, the most powerful of all Gurus. Vishwamitra is the riveting story of a brave but stubborn, haughty yet compassionate, visionary king of Aryavarta who became one of the most well- Known sages of all time.

Known as the Land of the Rishis of Rishi Bhoomi, India proudly claims the heritage of the rishis(sages) as its own. Here, Vishwamitra stands out as a superlative example of the accomplishments of the rishis.
Vishwamitra was a Kshatriya king who constantly explored the realms of immortality beyond the kingdom of earth. His confrontation with Sage Vasishtha convinced him of the superiority of spiritual power over physical strength, and so he set out to attain it.
When he was given the status of Rajarshi, he was not content. This was because the word connoted a rishi who was born a Kshatriya and was considered inferior to a Brahmarshi, a rishi who had been born a Brahmin.
The arduous paths that Vishwamitra had to tread to conquer his passion in order to reach spiritual heights are described in detail, giving us a glimpse of the glory of the rishis.
India was later named after Bharata, the grandson of Vishwamitra.

One of the Trinity Gods in Hinduism, Lord Vishnu is the preserver of the Universe, whereas Lord Brahma is responsible for its creation and Lord Shiva for its destruction and regeneration. A deep sense of refinement and accomplishment is manifest in the beautiful figure. The beautiful brass figure of the Preserver of the Universe Lord Vishnu is given an exquisite treatment with some nice carvings. In order to preserve and protect the devotees from impending catastrophe, the Lord takes incarnation in human forms. There are as many as ten incarnations of the Lord.

Specification:

• Publisher : Kaivalyadhama
  
• by : Dr. G. Ramakrishna
  
• Cover : Paperback
  
• Language : English
  
• Edition : 1999
  
• Pages : 176
  
• Weight : 360 gm.
• ISBN-10: 8189485288
  
• ISBN-13: 978-8189485283

Description:

This expanded version of Professor Gonda's Jordan lectures, given at the School of Oriental and African Studies in the University of London in 1969, presents, not a regular account of the history of Visnuism and Sivaism, but rather a detailed discussion of some of those historical, doctrinal, ritual, and literary aspects of both religious currents which do not seem to have attracted the attention they deserve. Being comparative in character it is an attempt to delineate the main characteristics of each tradition and to reconsider some vexed problems relating to their origin and the history of their theological doctrines and practices. Special emphasis is laid upon their various interrelations, upon those many features which have their roots in the Vedic past, and upon the partly parallel and often divergent development of their rituals and philosophies.


About the Author: Late Dr. J. Gonda was Professor of Sanskrit and Indo-European Linguistics in the University of Utrecht. Preface THESE LECTURES were written in 1967 and 1968 and delivered, in an abridged form, in June 1969. My intention was to collect, in a small compass, some material illustrating the characters and interrelations of the great Hindu gods Visnu and Siva and to establish a comparison between their religions. The field surveyed is, however, so vast and our sources are so copious and manifold that inevitably many aspects are only briefly treated or even completely omitted. It gives me great pleasure to express my gratitude to the Governing Body of the School of Oriental and African Studies who invited me to write this book for publication in this series and to Mr L. A. van Daalen and Miss Y. B. W. Van Reck for supplying it with an index. CONTENTS The Character of Visnu and Rudra-Siva in the Veda and the Mahabharata The Gods' Rise to Superiority Theology Ritual The Mutual Relations of the Two Religious Siva and Visnu in Folklore, Myth and Literature

Cover: Hard Cover
Edition : 1996
Publisher : Munshiram Manoharlal Publication Pvt.Ltd
ISBN : 812150287X / 9788121502870
Language : English
Pages : 228