SPECIFICATION:
- Publisher : TreeShade Books
- By : Vineet Bajpai
- Cover : Paperback
- Language : English
- Edition : 2019
- Pages : 290 pages
- Weight : 295 g
- Size : 20 x 14 x 4 cm
- ISBN-10 : 9389237041
- ISBN-13 : 978-9389237047
DESCRIPTION:
An imperial monster masquerades as a mercantile company. From gunpowder to opium, the East India Company uses every weapon to bring an entire sub-continent to its knees. Even Tipu, the fearsome Tiger of Mysore, falls prey to British military might.As a century of deceit and cruelty unfolds - the oppressed thirst for retribution.Delhi is the first to drown in blood, as a violent sepoy uprising engulfs all of Hindustan. The seat of the crumbling Mughal empire emerges as the epicenter of the ghadar.An unforgettable poet laments the destruction of his beloved city and a senile Badshah?s eyes gleam with unreal hope, as both sides of the Laal Qila witness terrifying bloodshed and historical battles.And amidst all the cannon-roars, brutal duels, intoxicated mushairas, ravishing courtesans, haunted treasures and bloody battles ? unfolds the immortal story of the magnificent Mastaan Pandey.
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- Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass
- By : B.V. Raman
- Cover : Paperback
- Language : English
- Edition : 2016
- Pages : 354 pages
- Weight : 272 g
- Size : 12.6 x 1.2 x 17.9 cm
- ISBN-10 : 8120808509
- ISBN-13 : 978-8120808508
DESCRIPTION:
Three Hundred Important Combinations is intended to provide knowledge of the Yogas which indicate specific horoscopic trends. All planetary combinations are divided into two groups viz., Yogas and Aristhas or fortunes and misfortunes. It deals with various standing combinations of yogas. The systematised account of all the important yogas is brought out so that it may illustrate practical horoscopes. The book certainly claims credit for being the first to bring together all scattered information and present it systematically.
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- Publisher : Rupa
- By : Peter Tompkins
- Cover : Paperback
- Language : English
- Edition : 2004
- Pages : 416 pages
- Weight : 399 g
- Size : 12.7 x 2.36 x 20.29 cm
- ISBN-10 : 8129104938
- ISBN-13 : 978-8129104939
DESCRIPTION:
Exploring the world of plant and its relation to mankind as revealed by the latest discoveries of scientists, The Secret Life of Plants includes remarkable information about plants as lie detectors and plants as ecological sentinels, it describes their ability to adapt to human wishes, their response to music, their curative power and their ability to communicate with man.
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- Publisher : Hay House India
- By : Gian Kumar
- Cover : Paperback
- Language : English
- Edition : 2017
- Pages : 300 pages
- Weight : 590 g
- Size : 20 x 14 x 4 cm
- ISBN-10 : 9789386832177
- ISBN-13 : 978-9386832177
DESCRIPTION:
An insightful, informative and definitive work that projects spirituality in a new light and reveals how it can transform us and bring peace and happiness all aroundIn this compact volume, Gian Kumar, a thinker by nature, provides a comprehensive overview of the seemingly mysterious, yet accessible, world of spirituality. Those seriously seeking to understand spirituality and its myriad aspects The author defines spiritual power as ‘that inner awareness and the capability to awaken our mind from the ignorance that we are not solely body and mind, but something more’. He goes to explain in detail that ‘something more’.The author contends that acquiring spiritual bliss may not be within everybody’s reach, but those who are keen and sincere can achieve this objective by delving deep into their inner selves to find out their shortcomings and how to overcome them so that they can lead complete and wholesome lives.
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- Publisher : Om Books International
- By : Swami Vivekananda
- Cover : Paperback
- Language : English
- Edition : 2020
- Pages : 464 pages
- Weight : 330 g
- Size : 20.3 x 25.4 x 4.7 cm
- ISBN-10 : 9353764815
- ISBN-13 : 978-9353764814
DESCRIPTION:
Swami Vivekananda combines the yogas of the Bhagat Gita and patanjali's yoga sutras, with the wisdom of India's rich philosophical tradition in yoga: the spiritual path, a definitive guide to self-realization
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- Publisher : Red Panda
- By : Swami Mukundananda
- Cover : Paperback
- Language : English
- Edition : 2021
- Pages : 120 pages
- Weight : 110 g
- Size : 12.9 x 0.76 x 19.8 cm
- ISBN-10 : 9391234267
- ISBN-13 : 978-9391234263
DESCRIPTION:
In a fast-paced, rapidly changing world, children struggle to cope with the sheer multiplicity of stimuli and expectations. It could get overwhelming for the still-developing minds of the young.Swami Mukundananda explains that one way to create a positive environment is to introduce ancient Hindu verses in everyday life. Learning to recite the shlokas and mantras equips children with timeless wisdom that shapes their character.My Wisdom Book draws on the timeless knowledge of scriptures to explain ancient Hindu wisdom in a fun, easy and entertaining way for beginners. The book is packed with 75 Sanskrit and Hindi verses, including transliterations in English, with explanations, and encourages kids to include the practice of reading and chanting into their daily lives.Divided into two age-appropriate levels—Juniors (ages 3–9) and Seniors (age 10 upwards)—the book has separate sections for daily shlokas, mantras, simple bhajans and learnings for each level. Approachable and easy-to-understand, the text is designed to be read together with parents and grandparents by juniors, and by older kids on their own. Beautifully illustrated by Rayika Sen, this handy book is the perfect gift for festivals, religious ceremonies, birthdays, or indeed any time at all!
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- Publisher : Speaking Tiger Books
- By : Ruskin Bond
- Cover : Hardcover
- Language : English
- Edition : 2015
- Pages : 160 page
- Weight : 250 g
- Size : 12.7 x 1.11 x 20.3 cm
- ISBN-10 : 819307100X
- ISBN-13 : 978-8193071007
DESCRIPTION:
Mist fills the Himalayan valleys, and monsoon rain sweeps across the hills. Sometimes, during the day, a bird visits me-a deep purple whistling thrush. She perches on the window sill, and looks out with me at the rain.' This personal diary records the many small moments that constitute a life of harmony-with the self, the natural world, and friends, family and passersby. In these pages, we watch a wild plum blossom and the moon come up between two deodar trees; we hear a redstart whistle and the rain drum on a tin roof; we recognize the aftermath of loss and the consolation of old companions. "A Book of Simple Living" is a gift of beauty and wisdom from India's most loved, and most understated, writer..
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- Publisher : Amaryllis; An imprint of Manjul Publishing House
- By : Neil Douglas Klotz
- Cover : Paperback
- Language : English
- Edition : 2018
- Pages : 240 pages
- Weight : 295 g
- Size : 20 x 14 x 4 cm
- ISBN-10 : 9388241290
- ISBN-13 : 978-9388241298
DESCRIPTION:
There are 60 short stories in The Little Book of Sufi Stories. These tales reflect a variety of principles, values and ideas which are entailed by the Sufi mystical tradition. Each story leads the reader to a doorway of an experience that the story points toward. Like a Zen koan, a real Sufi story allows wisdom to arise from the inside.The stories in this book are drawn from the dozens that author has enjoyed telling in his seminars over the past 20 years. Most of them appear in works of the classical Sufis, like Rumi, Attar or S’adi. To preserve some of the in-person feeling and bring the language up-to-date, he has given them his own improvised turns. The goal here is to convey a aliveness that awakens a spark in the soul.Included in this collection are stories about Jesus, Satan, Jonah and Mullah Nasridden.
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- Publisher : HarperCollins India
- By : Kala Ramesh
- Cover : Paperback
- Language : English
- Edition : 2021
- Pages : 164 pages
- Weight : 500 g
- ISBN-10 : 9354227589
- ISBN-13 : 978-9354227585
DESCRIPTION:
Tanka, a 1300-year-old, five-line lyrical form of poetry from Japan, was originally called 'waka', which translates as 'short song'. The Forest I Know, Kala Ramesh's first book in this genre, consists mainly of tanka, tanka prose and tanka doha. With stunningly bold and beautiful poems encompassing every facet of our day-to-day living, this book is at once ancient and modern, enduring and unforgettable - and is sure to resonate with the reader.
PECIFICATION:
- Publisher : Om Books Internationa
- By : Akanksha G Mittal
- Cover : Paperback
- Language : English
- Edition : 2018
- Pages : 160 pages
- Weight : 150 g
- Size : 20.3 x 25.4 x 4.7 cm
- ISBN-10 : 9352766369
- ISBN-13 : 978-9352766369
DESCRIPTION:
All the things that make you strong,Come only once life has broken you,Like the sky with colours, right or wrong,Shall best be known for its shades of blue.The Sound of Silence, Akanksha G. Mittal’s debut collection of poems, is a poignant exploration of themes including love, longing, loss, melancholia, liberation and euphoria.Thoughtfully crafted, each poem weaves a cautionary tale for the wandering heart, while it upholds a fragile, yet tenacious belief in life and light. With its evocative imagery.The Sound of Silence, presents an ever-shifting kaleidoscope of emotions in the course of a sinuous journey called Life.
SPECIFICATION:
- Publisher : Bloomsbury India
- By : Abhay K.
- Cover : Paperback
- Language : English
- Edition : 2020
- Pages : 200 page
- Weight : 240 g
- Size : 20.3 x 25.4 x 4.7 cm
- ISBN-10 : 9390176654
- ISBN-13 : 978-9390176656
DESCRIPTION:
From the ancient land of India which has given the world, Kamasutra-a treatise on love, Great Indian Love Poems, selected and edited diligently by master anthologist Abhay K., brings you the fragrant wine of Indian love poetry spread across three millennia, written in multiple languages by gifted poets like -Kalidasa, Mirabai,Bhratrihari, Jayadeva, Silhana, Surdas, Bihari, Muddupalani, Bhavabhuti, Venmaniputti, Vidyapati, Bilhana to just name a few.Sip it slowly, one poem at a time, to savour its richness, to relish its aroma and flavour, depth and finesse. This intoxicating book shows you many facets of love-affectionate, playful, sensuous, erotic, unconditional, pining, aching, among others-leaving you with unforgettable experiences and lasting impressions. A cornucopia of delights, this book is a must read for one and all.
SPECIFICATION:
- Publisher : Aleph Book Company
- By : Madhu Kailas
- Cover : Hardcover
- Language : English
- Edition : 2019
- Pages : 118 pages
- Weight : 250 g
- Size : 13.97 x 1.12 x 21.59 cm
- ISBN-10 : 9390652820
- ISBN-13 : 978-9390652822
DESCRIPTION:
In this book, Madhu Kailas presents the poet’s engagement with art and creative liberation through startling imagery and innovative verse. In the title poem, ‘The Boatman of Murshidabad’, the eponymous boatman becomes a metaphor for torpor, loneliness, and the remorseless passing of time; in ‘The Day a Song Dared to Soar’, travellers return and pick new faces for rebirth; in ‘Keys Made of Sunshine’, a child grows up and learns to listen to silence; in ‘Silence of Butterflies’, golden silk strands cascade on to the green forest floor; and in ‘The Forest Sings’, the breeze preserves an arrangement of leaves and flowers in a secret language. Deeply felt and packed with insights into the human condition, The Boatman of Murshidabad is a dazzling collection of poems by an accomplished poet.
PECIFICATION:
- Publisher : Rupa Publications India
- By : Tilak Ponappa
- Cover : Paperback
- Language : English
- Edition : 2019
- Pages : 240 pages
- Weight : 180 g
- Size : 12.85 x 1.27 x 19.84 cm
- ISBN-10 : 9353333172
- ISBN-13 : 978-9353333171
DESCRIPTION:
oyappa…considered falling to the ground and feigning a heart attack to get out of trouble. But he couldn’t quite remember if the heart was located on the left or right of one’s chest—so he dropped the idea. Set in the little district of Coorg (Kodagu) in Karnataka, Joy in Coorg is a story of the rollicking adventures of Joyappa in the scenic hills of India’s Western Ghats. Joyappa (Joy for short) is a former college hockey star who, though a coffee planter now, has lost none of his youthful spunk, and revels in pursuits his wife finds decidedly juvenile. He enjoys spending time with his college pals, negotiating various hazards that range from his wife’s snooty friends to wild animals and even wilder humans! As he stumbles through hilarious situations, Joyappa tries, with limited success, to walk a fine line between having a good time and staying in his wife’s good books.In his quaint, rustic style, Tilak Ponappa manages to create an unforgettable setting of incandescent beauty and memorable characters that are funny, charming and sweet—all at the same time. You will laugh, you will wish to join Joy and his gang, and you might even want to move to Coorg by the time the last page is turned!
SPECIFICATION:
- Publisher : Om Books International
- By : Gunjan Porwal
- Cover : Paperback
- Language : English
- Edition : 2021
- Pages : 336 pages
- Weight : 230 g
- Size : 20.3 x 25.4 x 4.7 cm
- ISBN-10 : 9353767121
- ISBN-13 : 978-9353767129
DESCRIPTION:
Ashwatthama’s redemption: the bow of Rama is the sequel to ashwatthama’s redemption: the rise of Dandak. The story traces another action-packed br>Chapter of the journey of the immortal warrior, ashwatthama, son of dronacharya. The battle of dwarfs is over at a high cost for ashwatthama and his allies as they lose the only weapon that could have killed Dandak. They regroup and strategies to counter dander and the asura Army, and a new revelation sends ashwatthama on a journey to find answers to difficult questions. War looms over avanti and Hastinapur, and dandak’s reign of terror starts spreading across aryavarta. As the killing spree begins, loyalties are questioned. Ashwatthama must once again face his past to find the solution to this devilish conflict in the web of complex relationships, friends and foes. Magic and dark arts, divinity and sophisticated weaponry, physical strength and mental stamina, moral convictions, and strategic war-plans – all play a role in deciding who will win the final battle.
SPECIFICATION:
- Publisher : Westland;
- By : Amish Tripathi
- Cover : Paperback
- Language : English
- Edition : 2017
- Pages : 376 pages
- Weight : 318 g
- Size : 12.7 x 2.5 x 19.7 cm
- ISBN-10 : 9386224585
- ISBN-13 : 978-5530441455
DESCRIPTION:
mmerse yourself in book 2 of the Ram Chandra series, based on the Ramayana, the story of Lady Sita, written by the multi-million bestselling Indian Author Amish; the author who has transformed Indian Fiction with his unique combination of mystery, mythology, religious symbolism and philosophy. In this book, you will follow Lady Sita's journey from an Adopted Child to the Prime Minister to finding her true calling. You will find all the familiar characters you have heard of, like Lord Ram and Lord Lakshman and see more of Lord Hanuman and many others from Mithila. You will also start discovering the true purpose of the Vayuputras and Malayaputras and their conflicting ideologies that leads to plot twists, politics and intrigue as they try to influence outcomes from behind the scenes.She is the warrior we need. The Goddess we await.She will defend Dharma. She will protect us.India, 3400 BCE.ndia is beset with divisions, resentment and poverty. The people hate their rulers. They despise their corrupt and selfish elite. Chaos is just one spark away. Outsiders exploit these divisions. Raavan, the demon king of Lanka, grows increasingly powerful, sinking his fangs deeper into the hapless Sapt Sindhu.Two powerful tribes, the protectors of the divine land of India, decide that enough is enough. A saviour is needed. They begin their search.An abandoned baby is found in a field. Protected by a vulture from a pack of murderous wolves. She is adopted by the ruler of Mithila, a powerless kingdom, ignored by all. Nobody believes this child will amount to much. But they are wrong.
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- Publisher : Rupa Publications India
- By : Ruskin Bond
- Cover : Paperback
- Language : English
- Edition : 2016
- Pages : 160 pages
- Weight : 148 g
- Size : 12.85 x 0.86 x 19.84 cm
- ISBN-10 : 8129141787
- ISBN-13 : 978-8129141781
DESCRIPTION:
The India Ruskin Bond loves does not always make headlines. But he finds it wherever he goes in fields or forests, towns or villages, mountains or deserts and in the hearts and minds of the people who have given him love and affection for the better part of a lifetime. Bond is in his element when writing about all that he cares deeply for his adopted family, his friends, his writing, the simple humour of everyday life, The mountains, roads, rivers and small towns which manifests his immense love for nature and people. In this heartfelt collection of poems and essays, Ruskin Bond looks back on his unique relationship with this country and its people from the time he came back, still only a boy, to take up the challenge of being a writer in a swiftly changing India.
SPECIFICATION:
- Publisher : Fingerprint! Publishing
- By : Anita Krishan
- Cover : Paperback
- Language : English
- Edition : 2019
- Pages : 312 pages
- Weight : 295 g
- Size : 20 x 14 x 4 cm
- ISBN-10 : 9389717132
- ISBN-13 : 978-9389717136
DESCRIPTION:
The dead do not rest till they get what they want. You have arrived in the hills. In here, you are surrounded by dense, menacing forests, enveloped in a deadly silence... You never know what lurks here in the Cold, dark night. Do not walk alone after sunset in the hills. A beautiful woman in white haunts the Lonely pathways, looking to enchant and ensnare men... All the people who died in accidents here... They say you hear their screams at night. And the deserted lodges sitting amidst lush greenery and calm streams... Spirits lie in wait here, ready to prey on the living. There are sceptics who did not heed these warnings. They tried to rationalize what they saw, what they felt. But when they came face to face with the beings that they believed didn?t exist, they couldn?t run away anymore... Ghosts of the silent hills is a collection that will make your nights a little scarier, encompassing the very best spine-chilling stories based on true hauntings.
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- Publisher : Rupa Publications India
- By : Atul Sehgal
- Cover : Paperback
- Language : English
- Edition : 2021
- Pages : 176 pages
- Weight : 130 g
- Size : 12.9 x 1.12 x 19.8 cm
- ISBN-10 : 9389967856
- ISBN-13 : 978-9389967852
DESCRIPTION:
Technology has undeniably brought us much respite, comfort and convenience. It is almost unfathomable to imagine a world devoid of technology. From the tiny Paper clip to massive nuclear reactors, the influence of science and Technology is all-pervasive.lthough we are conquering new heights, scaling new Horizons, why does the path to inner wellness and contentment elude us? Guide to inner wellness addresses these questions by drawing upon the Shanti karanam mantras from the Vedas to guide the reader on the way to attaining inner peace and harmony. Taking the strands of that Vedic knowledge, This book analyses the reasons behind high levels of stress today and suggests appropriate measures for its alleviation.
SPECIFICATION:
- Publisher : Rupa Publications India
- By : Ruskin Bond
- Cover : Paperback
- Language : English
- Edition : 2016
- Pages : 175 pages
- Weight : 195 g
- Size : 12.95 x 1.02 x 19.79 cm
- ISBN-10 : 9788129144973
- ISBN-13 : 978-8129144973
DESCRIPTION:
In that dim corner of the cafe was planned the perfect murder. Paul had long since realized that the affair was not so easy of accomplishment as he had so airily suggested. For the thing must be done without violence, without clues, without trace.Is the perfect murder ever possible? Find out, in this collection of stories where plenty of mysterious and strange crimes occur. Featuring some of the best writers of this genre, from Arthur Conan Doyle and Wilkie Collins to Edgar Allen Poe and Ruskin Bond, these stories will keep the reader hooked as they try to guess the motives, alibis and identity of the murderer. Baffling and exciting, this book is for those who enjoy pitting brains against some of the most accomplished writers of mystery stories.
SPECIFICATION:
- Publisher : Eka
- By : Manoj Rajan Tripathi
- Cover : Paperback
- Language : Hind
- Edition : 2021
- Pages : 264 pages
- Weight : 240 g
- Size : 12.9 x 1.68 x 19.8 cm
- ISBN-10 : 9391234321
- ISBN-13 : 978-9391234324
DESCRIPTION:
इस कहानी का बीज मेरे सामने बोया गया था और आज कहानी फसल बन कर लहलहा रही है, CODE काकोरी को दिल से मुबारकबाद— साजिद नाडियाडवाला काकोरी अस्पताल के वॉर्ड में एक डेड बॉडी पड़ी है, जो पूरी तरह काली पड़ चुकी है। लाश पर सोने-चांदी के ब्रिटिश कॉइंस पड़े हैं। हर सिक्के पर क्वीन विक्टोरिया की तस्वीर छपी है। क़ातिल ने लाश के सीने पर पीतल की थंब पिन से एक ए फोर साइज़ का कागज़ टैग किया है, जिस पर लिखा है—हिंदुस्तान रिपब्लिकन एसोसिएशन। आख़िर क़ातिल का इशारा क्या है? क्यों छोड़े हैं उसने ये सुराग़? पुलिस को क्यों चैलेंज कर रहा है ये क़ातिल? असल में ये वही विक्टोरियन कॉइंस हैं, जो 1925 के ‘काकोरी कांड’ में लूटे गए थे। ये वही हिंदुस्तान रिपब्लिकन एसोसिएशन है जो 1924 में चंद्रशेखर आज़ाद ने बनाई थी। तब मक़सद था ब्रिटिश हुकूमत के ख़िलाफ़ बारूदी जंग छेड़ना, और बारूद उगलने वाले हथियार ख़रीदने के लिये 9 अगस्त 1925 को ट्रेन रोककर काकोरी में ही लूटा गया, अंग्रेज़ों का खज़ाना।मनोज राजन त्रिपाठी के इस उपन्यास में थ्रिल है, सस्पेंस है, एक्शन है, कॉमेडी है, ड्रामा है; कहने का मतलब, एक पूरी फ़िल्म का मज़ा है।
SPECIFICATION:
- Publisher : Leadstart Publishing
- By : Satyam Srivastava
- Cover : Paperback
- Language : English
- Edition : 2021
- Pages : 308 pages
- Weight : 290 g
- Size : 13.97 x 1.96 x 21.59 cm
- ISBN-10 : 9390463416
- ISBN-13 : 978-9390463411
DESCRIPTION:
"Satyam creates a fascinating fantasy world inspired by our Puranas. An age-old legend has been skilfully retold. "" - ANAND NEELAKANTAN.THE LEGEND OF INDRA AND VRITRAA tale of Devas and Asuras, where in the mythical planet of Dhruva-Lok, rests Lord Shiva's Trishul which no one has been able to wield in centuries. With prophecy, oath, boon and curse, the stage is set for a heroic clash between justice, duty and love.Book One takes you to the origin of this epic journey.The forces of Devas and Asuras, laid out in flesh and blood are rising to discover their powers. A fierce battle lies ahead as the destinies of everyone are about to collide.
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- Publisher : Om Books International
- By : Hermann Hesse
- Cover : Paperback
- Language : English
- Edition : 2016
- Pages : 144 pages
- Weight : 220 g
- Size : 20.3 x 25.4 x 4.7 cm
- ISBN-10 : 9789385609091
- ISBN-13 : 978-9385609091
DESCRIPTION:
"You have done so by your own seeking in your own way,through thought, through meditation, through knowledge, through enlightenment. You have learned nothing through teachings, and so I think, O Illustrious One, that nobody finds salvation through teachings. To nobody, O Illustrious One, can you communicate in words and teachings, what happened to you in the hour of your enlightenment. The teachings of the enlightened Buddha embrace much, they teach much—how to live righteously, how to avoid evil. But there is one thing that this clear, worthy instruction does not contain; it does not contain the secret of what the Illustrious One himself experienced—he alone among hundreds of thousands.".
SPECIFICATION:
- Publisher : Geeta Press Gorakhpur; 1st edition (1 January 2015)
- Product Code: 0002
- By : Jayadayal Goyandka
- Cover : Paperback
- Language : Hindi
- Edition : 2015
- Pages : 799
- Weight : 1.42 Kg
- Size : 10.62 x 8.26 x 1.18 inches
- ASIN : B01MDVDWOE
DESCRIPTION:
A magnificent commentary on Gita, the song celestial, by Brahmalina Sri Jaydayal Goyandka, the founder of Gita Press, with a view to propagate the divine preaching of Lord Krishna to each and every person. Gita has emanated from the lotus-like lips of the Lord himself. As a book of scripture, the Bhagavadgita has assumed a position of universal interest. The commentary consists of 2515 questions and answers thereof. The descriptive explanation of Slokas of Gita, full of its deepest mystery, has been given in a simple language. By studying it carefully even ordinary persons are able to understand easily the deepest mystery of the Gita. By holding its essence into their heart they can make their lives meaningful.
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- Publisher : Oxford University Press
- By: Noboru Karashima
- Cover : Paperback
- Language : English
- Edition : 2014
- Pages : 418 pages
- Weight : 658 g
- Size : 23.88 x 18.29 x 2.79 cm
- ISBN-10 : 0198099770
- ISBN-13 : 978-0198099772
DESCRIPTION:
The course of south Indian history from pre-historic times to the contemporary era is a complex narrative with many interpretations. Reflecting recent advances in the study of the region, this volume provides an assessment of the events and socio-cultural development of south India through a comprehensive analysis of its historical trajectory.
Investigating the region’s states and configurations, this book cover a wide range of topics that include the ancient kingdoms, advancement of agriculture, new religious movements based on bhakti, and consolidation of centralized states in the medieval period. It further explores the growth of industries in relation to the development of East-West maritime trade in the Indian Ocean as well as the course of commercial relations with various European countries. The book then goes on the discuss the advent of early-modern state rule, impact of the raiyatwari system introduced by the British, debates about whether the region’s economy developed or deteriorated during the eighteenth century, decline of matrilliny in kerala, emergence of the Dravidian movement, and the intertwining of politics with contemporary popular culture.
Well illustrated with maps and images, and incorporating new archaeological evidence and historiography, this volume presents fresh perspective on a gamut of issues relating to communities, languages, and cultures of a macro-region that continues to fascinate scholars and readers alike.