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- Publisher : Indica Books
- By : Bithika Mukerji
- Cover : Paperback
- Edition : January 1, 2009
- Pages : 126
- Weight : 150 gm.
- Size : 6.9 x 4.3 x 0.3 inches
- Language : English
- ISBN-10 : 8186569847
- ISBN-13 : 978-8186569849
- Product Code : BK14246
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The “commentary” on the Taittiriyopanishad is entitled Taittiriyaka-vidya-prakashah, that is “the exposition of the teaching of the Taittiriyopanishad” . It is to be seen that almost all Upanishads propound the unity of the Self with Brahman in two ways, first, by negation and second, by the mode of indicative descriptions. Both these methods are to be met with in the Taittiriyopanishad. Indeed this Upanishad is the fountainhead for both methods which converge to the same point in the famous declaration: brahmavidyapnotiparam (the knower of Brahman attains the supreme). What Vidyaranya has accomplished in this independent work is best described as a “meta-commentary”, being not a mere gloss on the existing commentary, but an independent exercise in interpretation of the Upanishads themselves guided at every step by the turns in the commentary of Sankaracharya. In sum it may be viewed as the medieval counterpart of modern academic interpretations of the Upanishads vis-a-vis the exegesis of Sankaracharya.
The prevalent view is that Vidyaranya and the Vedic commentator Sayana were brothers. It is further believed that “Vidyaranya” (lit. forest of learning) is the ascetic name of Madhavacharya, the very powerful minister in the Kingdom of Vijayanagar which came into existence under his aegis in ce1336. He renounced the world when yet at the height of his worldly powers and became an ascetic, who was the thirty-third occupant of the prestigious seat of Sankaracharya at Sringeri.
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- Publisher : Indica Books
- By : IP-Meera Grimes
- Cover : Paperback
- Edition : October 31, 2011
- Pages : 268
- Weight : 270 gm.
- Size : 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
- Language : English
- ISBN-13 : 978-9381120019
- ISBN-10 : 9381120013
- Product Code : BK14245
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Swami Vaidyanathan (1913-90) was an awakened and extraordinary individual of the modern age; a rare combination: master of music (both Indian and Western), science, and philosophy. True to the wisdom of the Upanishads, he was awakened by the sheer questioning of the meaning of the word “young”. He pondered, “What is young?” He looked at the photo of his childhood in his mind and then looked at his present body and questioned, “Who is me, this or that?” His deep deliberation took his mind backwards in time and at one point he went beyond where there was no sun, or moon. This happened when he was 23 years old, studying the atom under Lord Rutherford in Cambridge, England. Later, overpowered by compassion at seeing the world’s suffering, he dedicated his life to assuage the suffering of people and unite humanity. He found a solution and called his thesis, Masquism. He did not compromise on his principles even in trying circumstances. He lived as a walking messenger of God with the message that made him a world Guru. He loved humanity as a father would love his family, leaving his message as his offering and contribution to human welfare and unity. This book gives an overall biography of Remaji with his insight, struggles, and his last two years of letters to the author.
About Author:
Meera Grimes is a disciple of Swami Vaidyanathan and the custodian of all his writings. She was awarded the prestigious title Kalaimamani by the Tamil Nadu Government in 1983 for her outstanding performances on Harikatha. She is the author of two books: Harikatha and Offspring of God and the Play of God. Nowadays she spends all her time is preserving and editing Swami Vaidyanathan’s writings.
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- Publisher : Indica Books
- By : Stuart Rose
- Cover : Hardcover
- Edition : 2007
- Pages : 338
- Weight : 350 gm.
- Size : 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
- Language : English
- ISBN-13 : 978-8186569689
- ISBN-10 : 8186569685
- Product Code : BK14244
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Sublime Love is an enquiry into the heart of all religions and spiritualities, into that which gives them their meaningfulness. In two parts, Sublime Love first meets with and illuminates spiritual love from every angle, and seeks to establish much more precisely than hitherto what spiritual love is, and what it entails. The second part is a comprehensive collection of this love’s most important non-mystical writings, which seeks to broaden and extend what has been found in the first part.
In the essay, first many questions are raised and responses given from a personal perspective — the only possible primary “evidence”. Then three well-known scriptural accounts of spiritual love are given in full with discussion: Krishna, Jesus, and the Buddha. Questions were put to authorities on spiritual love (priests, rabbis, monks, and the like), including: Are all neighbours to be loved? Does love always entail suffering? Through literature analysis and more questions, six nuances are explained. Is the experience the same for women and men? Is spiritual love unconditional? And what is the relationship between spiritual love and sexuality? Finally, four vital elements are met: Self, peace, beauty, and bliss. The essay ends with two parts illuminating spiritual love at its very highest.
After a short context-setting introduction to each entry, the Anthology presents substantial extracts from 36 writings, including: Aquinas, Aurobindo, Bahya, Dionysius, Fromm, al Ghazzali, Gibran, Gurdjieff, Kierkegaard, Lewis, Maslow, Merton, Mo-tse, Plato, Plotinus, Tolstoy, and Vivekananda.
About Author:
Stuart Rose has a Ph.D. in Religious Studies, and has lived, travelled, and worked in many countries and organizations. He now lives simply, away from the world.
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- Publisher : Indica Books
- By : Boris Marjanovic
- Cover : Hardcover
- Edition : April 1, 2011
- Pages : 284
- Weight : 500 gm.
- Size : 8.7 x 5.8 x 0.9 inches
- Language : English
- ISBN-13 : 978-8186569986
- ISBN-10 : 8186569987
- Product Code : BK14243
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The Stavacintamani of Bhatta Narayana (late ninth-early tenth century ce) is a devotional stotra dedicated to the praise and worship of Shiva and his power (shakti), who is responsible for creation, maintenance, and dissolution. The stotra is an outpouring of the state of the mature mind of one who practised, experienced, internalized, and lived this system of monistic Shaivism. The quality of the verses and author’s personal fame suggest that Bhatta Narayana was not merely an ardent devotee, but a learned scholar, familiar with the esoteric secrets of the Shaiva philosophy and practice. Khsemaraja’s commentary is intended to reveal the esoteric meanings of the original devotional text while simultaneously integrating this work into the canon of non-dual Shaivism. His lucid commentarial style primarily focuses on translating Bhatta Narayana’s poetic devotional verses into the terminology of yogic states and experiences based on the Pratyabhina monistic philosophy. For example, in verse 4 he states: “The praise of the Lord is nothing but the realization that the Lord, who is identical with this universe—but appears in diversity — is in reality non-dual.”
In his Foreword to this book, Professor Rastogi observes “Marjanovic’s approach is constructive, at times comparative and felicity of language renders the overall presentation very lucid, more particularly some of his renderings of Sanskrit terms into English impress at the first sight. In his treatment of the philosophical and doctrinal issues he appears authentic and tries to articulate the inherent intend of Khsemaraja. This work fulfils a long-cherished need and serves as a welcome addition to the literature of Kashmir Shaivism in English. I am sure it will benefit not only students of Kashmir Shaivism but those of Indian spiritual traditions as well. With these words I commend this work to the readers for a rewarding trip to the Stavacintamani’s universe of devotion as understood and interpreted by Kshemaraja.”
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- Publisher : Indica Books
- By : Dr Ashok Kumar Chattopadhyaya
- Cover : Paperback
- Edition : January 1, 2005
- Pages : 223
- Weight : 350 gm.
- Size : 8.4 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
- Language : English
- ISBN-1 3: 978-8186569542
- ISBN-10 : 8186569545
- Product Code : BK14241
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Spiritual Education is meant for parents, teachers, and all who are interested in education based on spiritual values.
Included in the book are the views of Swami Sivananda, Mata Amritanandamayi, Krishnamurti, Aurobindo and other great spiritual masters on education. Also included are many practical examples using mandalas, meditation, different yogas and storytelling as aids to spiritually value-based education. The author gives a detailed description of schools based on spiritual ideals in the West as well as in the East.
Born and trained as a social worker and a teacher in Holland, Purnima Zweers has lived many years in India, where she has studied with many great spiritual masters. Her great dedication to her own personal spiritual journey led her to write her graduate thesis on spiritual education. That paper has been greatly expanded to create this book.
Purnima’s experience of India’s ashrams and spiritual traditions, as well as her awareness of the importance of value-based education, makes her feel very strongly that no effort should be spared to build up a generation with strong character, ethical values and moral principles. The well-being of the world depends on the education of our children.
Purnima has exhibited an exceptional skill in translating her years of experience into an easily readable format. Anyone interested in spiritually-based education will surely appreciate this book.
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- Publisher : Indica Books
- By : Dr Ashok Kumar Chattopadhyaya
- Cover : Paperback
- Edition : 2016
- Pages : 259
- Weight : 360 gm.
- Size : 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
- Language : English
- ISBN-13 : 979-8190038187
- Product Code : BK14240
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- Publisher : Indica Books
- By : Gautam Chatterjee
- Cover : Hardcover
- Edition : April 1, 2011
- Pages : 192
- Weight : 500 gm.
- Size :
- Language : English
- ISBN-13 : 978-8186117088
- ISBN-10 : 8186117083
- Product Code : BK14239
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Tantraloka is a magnum opus in the horizon of Indian philosophy. This great work, created by the well-known polymath Acharya Abhinavaguptapada (tenth century ce), is a compendium of all Tantrika rituals and essence drawn from the light of all pre-treatises on Indian Tantra till the time of the creator. This text consists of thirty-seven chapters. It reflects on Tantra from the background of Kashmir Shaivism which is known as the monistic philosophy of Pratyabhijna. Abhinavagupta explains here at length the ways to worship the Supreme Consciousness in order to attain this state of Absolute ecstasy and liberation in one single life of mankind. This work is before the English-speaking world for the first time in a hermeneutic way.
About Author:
Gautam Chatterjee is an aspirant of Kashmir Shaivism through Consciousness studies. An oft-quoted author of various books and President of Abhinavagupta Academy, Prof. Chatterjee has a lineage of Pt. Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar with deep Sanskrit tradition and has been a close associate of Thakur Jaidev Singh. After completing his study on the inter-influence of Indian classical music and Agama, his two books Consciousness : Re-cognition of the Actor and Jnanaganja (English translation of the work by Pt. Gopinath Kaviraj direct from Bengali) are now in press. At present, teaches in Banaras Hindu University.
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- Publisher : Indica Books
- By : Abhinavagupta And Gautam Chatterjee
- Cover : Paperback
- Edition : 3 February 2014
- Pages : 146
- Weight : 500 gm.
- Size :
- Language : English
- ISBN-1 3: 978-8186117200
- ISBN-10 : 8186117202
- Product Code : BK14238
Description:
Tantraloka is a magnum opus in the horizon of Indian philosophy. This great work, created by the well-known polymath Acharya Abhinavaguptapada (tenth century ce), is a compendium of all Tantrika rituals and essence drawn from the light of all pre-treatises on Indian Tantra till the time of the creator. This text consists of thirty- seven chapters. It reflects on Tantra from the background of Kashmir Shaivism which is known as the monistic philosophy of Pratyabhijna. Abhinavagupta explains here at length about the ways to worship the Supreme Consciousness in order to attain this state of Absolute ecstasy and liberation in one single life of mankind. This work is before the English-speaking world for the first time in a hermeneutic way.
About Author:
Gautam Chatterjee, well-known writer, has a lineage of Pt. Ishwarachandra Vidyasagar, with deep Sanskrit tradition and has been a close associate of Thakur Jaidev Singh. His two books (collection of plays), related to Kashmir Shaivism, have already been published. At present, working on the inter-influence of Indian Classical Music and Agama. “Re-cognition of an Actor” is his forthcoming book.
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- Publisher : Indica Books
- By : Abhinava Gupta
- Cover : Hardcover
- Edition : December 1, 2008
- Pages : 124
- Weight : 210 gm.
- Size : 8.6 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
- Language : English
- ISBN-10 : 8186117059
- ISBN-13 : 978-8186117057
- Product Code : BK14237
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For this Translation, the Sanskrit text is selected from “The Kashmir Series of Text & Studies” (n. 23 to 58, ahnika one to ahnika thirty-seven), edited with notes by Mahamahopadhyaya Pandit Mukund Ram Shastri and Pt. Madhasudan Kaul Shastri, Printed at the Indian Press, Allahabad and Nirnaya Sagar Press, Bombay, published in 1918, 1933 respectively. We have three other versions of the same work available in the market but, (1) we do not find verse 76 (of ahnika one) in the precept pub. from ChowkhambaVidyabhawan,Varanasi 2002, (2) we don’t find verse 58 (of ahnika one) in the precept pub. by Acharya Krisnanand Sagar, Gujarat, 1984 and (3) this is one complete verse:
vishvakrititvaccidcittadvaicitryavabhasakah.
tato ’sya bahurupatvamuktam dikshottaradike.
But in the precept pub. from Sampurnanand Sanskrit University, Varanasi, 1992, 2000, this verse is presented in two verses — verse 61 and 62, with two doubtful verses, verse 56 and verse 223.
About Author:
Gautam Chatterjee, well-known writer, has a lineage of Pt. Ishwarachandra Vidyasagar, with deep Sanskrit tradition and has been a close associate of Thakur Jaidev Singh. His two books (collection of plays), related to Kashmir Shaivism, have already been published. At present, working on the inter-influence of Indian Classical Music and Agama. “Re-cognition of an Actor” is his forthcoming book.
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- Publisher : Indica Books
- By : Sri Abhinavagupta
- Cover : Hardcover
- Edition : December 1, 2008
- Pages : 158
- Weight : 360 gm.
- Size : 8.6 x 5.6 x 0.8 inches
- Language : English
- ISBN-13 : 978-8186117064
- ISBN-10 : 8186117067
- Product Code : BK14236
Description:
Tantraloka is a magnum opus in the horizon of Indian philosophy. This great work, created by the well-known polymath Acharya Abhinavaguptapada (tenth century ce), is a compendium of all Tantrika rituals and essence drawn from the light of all pre-treatises on Indian Tantra till the time of the creator. This text consists of thirty- seven chapters. It reflects on Tantra from the background of Kashmir Shaivism which is known as the monistic philosophy of Pratyabhijna. Abhinavagupta explains here at length about the ways to worship the Supreme Consciousness in order to attain this state of Absolute ecstasy and liberation in one single life of mankind. This work is before the English-speaking world for the first time in a hermeneutic way. With a great lineage of Pandit Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar and Pandit Suniti Kumar Chaturjya, Gautam Chatterjee is initiated by Pt. Gopinath Kaviraj, and has been a close associate of Thakur Jaidev Singh and Pt. Vraj Vallabh Dwivedi in the discipline of Kashmir Shaivism. Graduated in Mathematics, Gautam is now the founder president of Abhinavagupta Academy, a centre for consciousness studies in Banaras, developed a lucid way to yoga practices to enrich the richest Tantric tradition of monistic Shaivism in Kashi, spiritually and ontologically, and also metaphysically. Author of his oft-quoted book White Shadow of Consciousness, Shree Gautam teaches in Banaras Hindu University.
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- Publisher : Indica Books
- By : Gautam Chatterjee
- Cover : Paperback
- Edition : July 30, 2013
- Pages : 198
- Weight : 500 gm.
- Size : 8.5" x 5.5"
- Language : English
- ISBN-10 : 8186117164
- ISBN-13 : 978-8186117163
- Product Code : BK14235
Description:
Tantraloka is a magnum opus in the horizon of Indian philosophy. This great work, created by the well-known polymath Acharya Abhinavaguptapada (tenth century ce), is a compendium of all Tantrika rituals and essence drawn from the light of all pre-treatises on Indian Tantra till the time of the creator. This text consists of thirty- seven chapters. It reflects on Tantra from the background of Kashmir Shaivism which is known as the monistic philosophy of Pratyabhijna. Abhinavagupta explains here at length about the ways to worship the Supreme Consciousness in order to attain this state of Absolute ecstasy and liberation in one single life of mankind. This work is before the English-speaking world for the first time in a hermeneutic way. With a great lineage of Pandit Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar and Pandit Suniti Kumar Chaturjya, Gautam Chatterjee is initiated by Pt. Gopinath Kaviraj, and has been a close associate of Thakur Jaidev Singh and Pt. Vraj Vallabh Dwivedi in the discipline of Kashmir Shaivism. Graduated in Mathematics, Gautam is now the founder president of Abhinavagupta Academy, a centre for consciousness studies in Banaras, developed a lucid way to yoga practices to enrich the richest Tantric tradition of monistic Shaivism in Kashi, spiritually and ontologically, and also metaphysically. Author of his oft-quoted book White Shadow of Consciousness, Shree Gautam teaches in Banaras Hindu University.
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- Publisher : Indica Books
- By : David Godmen
- Cover : Paperback
- Edition : 2011
- Pages : 247
- Weight : 450 gm.
- Size : 8.5" x 5.5"
- Language : Hindi
- ISBN-13 : 978-9381120149
- ISBN-10 : 9381120145
- Product Code : BK14234
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Brand New International Paper-back Edition Same as per description, **Economy edition, May have been printed in Asia with cover stating Not for sale in US. Legal to use despite any disclaimer on cover. Save Money. Contact us for any queries. Best Customer Support! All Orders shipped with Tracking Number
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- Publisher : Indica Books
- By : David Godmen
- Cover : Paperback
- Edition : 2017
- Pages : 247
- Weight : 450 gm.
- Size : 8.5" x 5.5"
- Language : Hindi
- ISBN-13 : 978-8186569382
- ISBN-10 : 8186569383
- Product Code : BK14233
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Brand New International Paper-back Edition Same as per description, **Economy edition, May have been printed in Asia with cover stating Not for sale in US. Legal to use despite any disclaimer on cover. Save Money. Contact us for any queries. Best Customer Support! All Orders shipped with Tracking Number
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- Publisher : Indica Books
- By : Srisa Chandra Vasu
- Cover : Paperback
- Edition : 2 February 2010
- Pages : 158
- Weight : 250 gm.
- Size : 8.5" x 5.5"
- Language : English
- ISBN-13 : 978-8186117132
- ISBN-10 : 818611713X
- Product Code : BK14232
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The Shiva Samhita is a Sanskrit text on yoga enumerating its concepts and cognate principles. In the five chapters are discussed and elaborated the essentials necessary for the practice of yoga, ways of attaining siddhi, the philosophy of existence, importance of yoga, the spirit, maya or illusion, the microcosm, the functions of the body, the principles of pranayama or breathing, asanas or postures, the kundalini and its awakening, the various forms of yoga, etc.
An important treatise on the subject, the present edition, text with English translation will prove the immense value to the scholars, readers and the students of the subject.
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- Publisher : Indica Books
- By : Ramakant Pandey
- Cover : Paperback
- Edition : 2017
- Pages : 166
- Weight : 200 gm.
- Size : 8.5" x 5.5"
- Language : English
- ISBN-10 : 8186569944
- ISBN-13 : 978-8186569948
- Product Code : BK14230
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- Publisher : Indica Books
- By : John Grimes
- Cover : Paperback
- Edition : January 1, 2007
- Pages : 182
- Weight : 270 gm.
- Size : 8.2 x 5.6 x 0.5 inches
- Language : English
- ISBN-13 : 978-8186569658
- ISBN-10 : 8186569650
- Product Code : BK14230
Description:
Is there a truth, somewhere, which is so certain that no .reasonable individual could doubt its veracity? The excitement of this quest comes from the scent of freedom. Both Shankara and Heidegger erect a “metaphysics of experience” upon the pillars of Being, Truth, and Freedom. “Metaphysics is concerned with a theory of reality while a “metaphysics of experience” is a quest for Being qua Being. The comparative study of religion and philosophy will find that these two unique thinkers resonate together in an uncanny way even if they eventually come to different conclusions.
Shankara is the Indian master of this quest par excellence. His elucidation and insight into Being is unparalleled. As well, Heidegger is the Western philosopher who has come the closest to thinking Being in terms other than the terms of the “categories of beings”. In fact, he may be the first Western philosopher to do so since the pre-Socratics.
About Author:
John A. Grimes received his B.A. in Religion from the University of California at Santa Barbara and his M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Madras in Indian philosophy. He has taught at universities in India, Canada, Singapore, and the United States. His book publications include: The Vivekacudamani: Sankaras Crown Jewel of Discrimination; A Concise Dictionary of Indian Philosophy; Ganapati: Song of the Self; Problems and Perspectives in Religious Discourse: Advaita Vedanta Implications; Sapta Vidha Anupapatti: The Seven Great Untenables; and The Naiskarmyasiddhi of Suresvara: A Monograph. He currently spends his time between California and Chennai.
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- Publisher : Indica Books
- By : N.R. Bhatt
- Cover : Hardcover
- Edition : May 30, 2008
- Pages : 636
- Weight : 900 gm.
- Size : 8.3 x 5.6 x 1.6 inches
- Language : English
- ISBN-10 : 8186569707
- ISBN-13 : 978-8186569702
- Product Code : BK14229
Description:
Shaivism encompasses all aspects of religion: a philosophy, a theology, a conception of the universe, a current of devotion, a world of myths, elaborate rituals in organized temples, expressions in plastic arts, in poetry, music, dance. Images of Shiva of great variety and impressive beauty are countless all over India. To improve our understanding of such a rich and elevated subject, the sources are the Sanskrit texts of Epics, Puranas and Agamas. The present book gives a clear presentation of Shavism through a survey and an erudite reading of this vast literature. The Agamas are the key to the knowledge of temple organization and rituals, the description of which is a unique and original contribution of this work.
This very readable and reliable work contains an amazing quantity of information, carefully referenced at every step, and is likely to be of the greatest utility to researchers in history of religion, medieval to modern, as well as to the general reader interested in Shaivism.
About Author:
Pandit N. Ramachandra Bhatt has devoted his whole life to research and bring to light Shaivagama literature. His view of Shaivism is thus based on the ancient tradition of ritualistic performance and literary composition, founded on his advanced erudition, intelligently directed, rooted in his own experience of religious practice as a brahmana follower of the faith. This is Shaivism seen from outside and inside, a picture representing authentically the knowledge and the religious fcelinas of millions of worshippers in this modern world.
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- Publisher : Indica Books
- By : Gopinath Kaviraj
- Cover : Paperback
- Edition : May 30, 2008
- Pages : 202
- Weight : 250 gm..
- Size : 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
- Language : English
- ISBN-1 0: 818656960X
- ISBN-13 : 978-8186569603
- Product Code : BK14228
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Includes 11 articles in English by the renowned pandit, each one throws a flood of light on topics in varied interest. Some articles which have not so far been published in any of the previous compilations published from time to time by different organisations.
About Author:
Gopinath Kaviraj (1887-1976) does not need presentation in the world of modern Indian philosophy and thought.
After brilliant studies, Kaviraj ji was for many years librarian in the Sanskrit College, Varanasi, and took advantage of this opportunity to read and research on every topic of Indian and contemporary thought, as well as editing and publishing some seventy-two books in the field of Indology. He later became Principal of the Sanskrit College until 1937, when he voluntarily retired to devote himself to research and sadhana. He was conferred the titles of Mahamahopadhyaya in 1934 and of Padmavibhusana in 1964.
Kaviraj ji possessed a vast and profound erudition, and the depth of his thought was remarkable. He studied every branch of Indian thought, though he came to be known mainly as an expositor of yoga and Tantra. He wrote articles on a wide range of subjects in English, Hindi, Bengali and Sanskrit. But, besides being an epoch-marking scholar, he was also a man of noble personality and a true sadhaka. He was disciple of the renowned yogi Swami Vishuddhananda, and became later a bhakta of Sri Anandamayi Ma, on whose ashram at Varanasi he spent the last days of his life.
This book presents a collection of his articles in English.
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- Publisher : Indica Books
- By : Suresh Bhatia
- Cover : Hardcover
- Edition : January 1, 2008
- Pages : 123
- Weight : 150 gm..
- Size : 6.7 x 4.8 x 0.4 inches
- Language : English
- ISBN-1 3: 978-8186569771
- ISBN-10 : 8186569774
- Product Code : BK14223
Description:
This comprehensive and illustrated Guide Book deals with three Buddhist ‘places: Sarnath, Varanasi and Kausambi. Its main focus, however, is Sarnath, the place where the Buddha “turned the wheel of dharma”. After explaining the history of Sarnath, the author describes its main archaeological sites, monuments and temples. He then presents a picture of Varanasi and its ancient Buddhist heritage, and lastly makes a case for the rediscovery of Kausambi with its practically forgotten Buddhist heritage. Other information of interest is also included.
20Specification:
- Publisher : Indica Books
- By : Prakash Arya Ravi
- Cover : Hardcover
- Edition : October 15, 2005
- Pages : 520
- Weight : 3 Kg..
- Size : 9.5 x 6.1 x 5.2 inches
- Language : English
- ISBN-13 : 978-8171101382
- ISBN-10 : 8171101380
- Product Code : BK14219
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To sum up it can be said that only two bhasyas dominate the domain of Vedic exegesis, one by Sayana and other by Dayananda. H.H. Wilson put his efforts to produce Sayana's Sanskrit Bhasya into English in an excellent way. So the author of present lines thought it imperative to include his translation for his edition of RV, so that the English readers will be able to acquaint themselves with the intent of Sayana's bhasya and thereby the literal intent of the RV.
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- Publisher : Indica Books
- By : John Grimes
- Cover : Hardcover
- Edition : July 1, 2010
- Pages : 320
- Weight : 600 gm.
- Size : 8.7 x 5.5 x 1 inche
- Language : English
- ISBN-13 : 978-8186569955
- ISBN-10 : 8186569952
- Product Code : BK14217
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Ramana has often been described as “an incarnation of Advaita”. The description is an intriguing philosophical oxymoron as the thunderous truth of Advaita boldly declares that no one has ever been born, lived, or died, and yet it is, without doubt, an astonishingly powerful image in conveying the profound affinity that exists between the teachings of Advaita and Ramana. As one passes the philosophically relevant portions of Ramana’s life and teachings through the lens of Advaita, they will be seen to be in perfect accordance with the essence of Advaita’s philosophical teachings. What is all the more astonishing is that Ramana’s teachings emerged spontaneously as the fruit of his sudden Great Awakening and only subsequently, almost by accident, did he learn of the ancient Upanishadic and Advaitic teachings. This book is an attempt to view, to see (have darshan) the life and teachings of Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharsi through the lens of the philosophical system (darshana) known as Advaita Vedanta. Not only does the word darshan mean “being in the presence” of a sage or deity, but it is also the nearest equivalent Sanskrit word for “philosophy”. Darshana, from the Sanskrit root drsh meaning “to see” implies not only vision (which includes insight, intuition, and vision of the truth), but also the instrument of vision (such as viewpoint, world-view, doctrine, philosophical system).
About Author:
John Grimes received his B.A. in Religious Studies from the University of California at Santa Barbara and his M.A. and Ph.D. in Indian Philosophy from the University of Madras. He has taught at universities in the United States, Canada, Singapore and India. His book publications include: The Vivekacudamani: Sankara’s Crown Jewel of Discrimination; A Concise Dictionary of Indian Philosophy; Ganapati: Song of the Self; Problems and Perspectives in Religious Discourse: Advaita Vedanta Implications; Sapta Vidha Anupapatti: The Seven Great Untenables; Sankara and Heidegger: Being, Truth, Freedom; and The Naiskarmyasiddhi of Suresvara. He currently spends his time writing and travelling between California and Chennai.
Specification:
- Publisher : Indica Books
- By : Banamali Lahiry
- Cover : Paperback
- Edition : January 1, 2001
- Pages : 45
- Weight : 90 gm.
- Size : 7 x 4.7 x 0.2 inches
- Language : English
- ISBN-10 : 8186569200
- ISBN-13 : 978-8186569207
- Product Code : BK14216
Description:
This book presents an article published in 1963 and since translated into Spanish and French, but being published in book form in English for the first time.
The book records the vision of a truth seeker unclouded by theological dogmatism or sectarian bigotry. It is a quintessential exposition of the direct awareness of reality unmediated by the inherently defective instruments we use in our efforts to gain knowledge. All our exertions to obtain authentic knowledge about Reality are foredoomed to be frustrated by the inbuilt constraints of our psychological organism. Hence we only grope in the twilight borderland between the real and the unreal, mistaking the phantasms of appearance for the substance of reality. Thus the central paradox in our search for truth is that in order to know Reality as it is the knower should disappear, i.e. the ego-mind should spontaneously dissolve itself in its substratum — the thought-free consciousness with which the ultimate Reality is homogeneous. With the dissolution of the ego-mind the subject-object dichotomy eliminates itself and Truth shines in its original effulgence.
About Author:
Banamali Lahiry, retired teacher of Chemistry of Banaras Hindu University, belongs to a family of sages whose graphic description he has given in the ‘Epilogue’ from his personal experience. He expounds here the quintessence of the age-old Indian wisdom in a simple and clear way without technical terms, easily understandable to the modern reader.
Specification:
- Publisher : Indica Books
- By : Dr. Ashoke Kumar Chatterjee
- Cover : Paperback
- Edition : 2011
- Pages : 306
- Weight : 350 gm.
- Size : 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
- Language : English
- ISBN-10 : 819003815X
- ISBN-13 : 978-8190038157
- Product Code : BK14215
Description:
The author expounds that all-pervasive prana is dharma and God. The total creation of man, insects, animals, trees, water, earth, air, fire, sky all have the same dharma and belong to one Master.
Yogacharya Dr. Ashoke Kumar Chatterjee was invited as the sole representative from India to participate in the Parliament of World Religions held at Val St. Hugon, France in 1997 convened by Dalai Lama and sponsored by UNO, UNESCO, UNCHR. At this Parliament of World Religions, he upheld the tenets of Sanatana yogadharma to the world with a clarion voice. His brilliant exegesis on the subject of love, peace and solidarity one world, one religion, one God, one man at the Parliament of World Religions received tumultous applause. All those present at this Parliament like representatives from all religions; scientists; philosophers; journalists; the audience; being spellbound by his profound wisdom and eloquence, conferred on him paens of praise. French newspapers commented on him to be a “wise worthy dignified sage”; “a seer”; “a vi-sionary”, etc.
A civic reception graced by luminaries from all walks of life was accorded to him on 10 June 1998 in Calcutta.
About Author:
Yogacharya Vacaspati Dr. Ashoke Kumar Chatterjee, author of this book was born in 1933 in West Bengal. The sudden demise of his mother when he was away in service intensely agonised him. He grew averse to material pursuits and became spiritually in-clined. He received initiation in Kriyayoga in April 1961. He reached the pinnacle of Kriyayoga within a short span. His three Gurus were stalwarts in this discipline. His first Guru was Sri Annada Charan Sastri (Bhattacharya) disciple of Panchanan Bhattacharya, an elevated disciple of Yogiraj Sri Shama Churn Lahiree. After Sastrirji’s demise, Dr. Chatterjee obtained initiation from Sundarlal Lala of Varanasi, disciple of Sri Harinarayan Paladhi, who was the disciple of Yogiraj and later from Sri Satyacharan Lahiri, grandson of Yogiraj. Today Yogacharya Vacaspati Chatterjee is acknowledged as a World Kriyayoga Master.
Being an ardent devotee of Sanatana Dharma’s Polestar, Yogiraj Shama Churn Lahiree and to propagate His ideals and tenets before the masses so that they derive the right path, the right enlightenment, he has penned many books in Bengali, illustrating the science of Kriyayoga. Most of his books have been published in Indian languages like Hindi, Oriya, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati. Tamil, Malayalam, Assamese editions are awaiting publication. Purana Purusha Yogiraj Sri Shama Churn Lahiree has been published in French also. His other books (English editions) are also awaiting publication. He has authored quite a number of articles delineating the science hence rationality of Kriyayoga.
He has founded “Yogiraj Shyamacharan Sanatan Mission” and the temple of Yogiraj at Kakdwip, West Bengal, India with the objective that mankind can derive the Kriyayoga revived by Yogiraj. He has organized philanthropic activities through this Mission. To further Yogiraj-consciousness he has travelled throughout India and in many places in the Orient and Occident. People irrespective of caste, creed, colour, nation, language, Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, Jains, untouchables, renouncers, are all coming under his aegis and are finding in him their haven and panacea for all evils. He has a large following throughout India and abroad like USA, England, France, Spain, Canada, Australia, South Korea, Bangladesh, etc.
Specification:
- Publisher : Indica Books
- By : Dr. Ashoke Kumar Chatterjee
- Cover : Paperback
- Edition : May 1, 2007
- Pages : 432
- Weight : 900 gm.
- Size : 5.6 x 1.1 x 8.6 inches
- Language : English
- ISBN-1 3: 978-8187563013
- ISBN-10 : 818756301X
- Product Code : BK14214
Description:
The author expounds that all-pervasive prana is dharma and God. The total creation of man, insects, animals, trees, water, earth, air, fire, sky all have the same dharma and belong to one Master.
Yogacharya Dr. Ashoke Kumar Chatterjee was invited as the sole representative from India to participate in the Parliament of World Religions held at Val St. Hugon, France in 1997 convened by Dalai Lama and sponsored by UNO, UNESCO, UNCHR. At this Parliament of World Religions, he upheld the tenets of Sanatana yogadharma to the world with a clarion voice. His brilliant exegesis on the subject of love, peace and solidarity one world, one religion, one God, one man at the Parliament of World Religions received tumultous applause. All those present at this Parliament like representatives from all religions; scientists; philosophers; journalists; the audience; being spellbound by his profound wisdom and eloquence, conferred on him paens of praise. French newspapers commented on him to be a “wise worthy dignified sage”; “a seer”; “a vi-sionary”, etc.
A civic reception graced by luminaries from all walks of life was accorded to him on 10 June 1998 in Calcutta.
About Author:
Yogacharya Vacaspati Dr. Ashoke Kumar Chatterjee, author of this book was born in 1933 in West Bengal. The sudden demise of his mother when he was away in service intensely agonised him. He grew averse to material pursuits and became spiritually in-clined. He received initiation in Kriyayoga in April 1961. He reached the pinnacle of Kriyayoga within a short span. His three Gurus were stalwarts in this discipline. His first Guru was Sri Annada Charan Sastri (Bhattacharya) disciple of Panchanan Bhattacharya, an elevated disciple of Yogiraj Sri Shama Churn Lahiree. After Sastrirji’s demise, Dr. Chatterjee obtained initiation from Sundarlal Lala of Varanasi, disciple of Sri Harinarayan Paladhi, who was the disciple of Yogiraj and later from Sri Satyacharan Lahiri, grandson of Yogiraj. Today Yogacharya Vacaspati Chatterjee is acknowledged as a World Kriyayoga Master.
Being an ardent devotee of Sanatana Dharma’s Polestar, Yogiraj Shama Churn Lahiree and to propagate His ideals and tenets before the masses so that they derive the right path, the right enlightenment, he has penned many books in Bengali, illustrating the science of Kriyayoga. Most of his books have been published in Indian languages like Hindi, Oriya, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati. Tamil, Malayalam, Assamese editions are awaiting publication. Purana Purusha Yogiraj Sri Shama Churn Lahiree has been published in French also. His other books (English editions) are also awaiting publication. He has authored quite a number of articles delineating the science hence rationality of Kriyayoga.
He has founded “Yogiraj Shyamacharan Sanatan Mission” and the temple of Yogiraj at Kakdwip, West Bengal, India with the objective that mankind can derive the Kriyayoga revived by Yogiraj. He has organized philanthropic activities through this Mission. To further Yogiraj-consciousness he has travelled throughout India and in many places in the Orient and Occident. People irrespective of caste, creed, colour, nation, language, Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, Jains, untouchables, renouncers, are all coming under his aegis and are finding in him their haven and panacea for all evils. He has a large following throughout India and abroad like USA, England, France, Spain, Canada, Australia, South Korea, Bangladesh, etc.