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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Virupaksha Temple, Hampi: Vijayanagara Civilization Under the Soul of Stone is a sweeping exploration of one of India's most extraordinary sacred landscapes - a place where mythology, empire, art, and living devotion converge. Set in the dramatic terrain of Hampi, the book traces how the Virupaksha Temple became both the spiritual nucleus of the Vijayanagara Empire and the enduring heart of a city that once dazzled the world.The narrative begins by situating Hampi within its ancient sacred geography, known as Pampa Kshetra, where river, hill, and legend intertwine. Long before the rise of Vijayanagara, the region was revered as a Shaiva pilgrimage center linked with the goddess Pampa and Lord Shiva as Virupaksha. This mythic and spiritual foundation gave the landscape a sacred identity that would outlast political change.From this sacred beginning, the book moves into the rise of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 14th century - a powerful state that emerged during a time of cultural upheaval in South India. The founders established their capital at Hampi, deliberately aligning imperial authority with sacred legitimacy through patronage of the Virupaksha Temple. Religion became an instrument of statecraft, and the temple stood as a symbol of divine sanction.At the height of the empire, Hampi grew into one of the largest and wealthiest cities of the medieval world. Drawing on accounts of foreign travelers, the book reconstructs a bustling capital of markets, festivals, and monumental architecture. Yet amid palaces and bazaars, the Virupaksha Temple remained the spiritual axis around which civic and ritual life revolved.A substantial portion of the work explores the architecture of devotion within the temple itself. The reader is guided through its sacred axis, towering gopuram, pillared mandapas, and the quiet intensity of the garbhagriha. The temple is revealed not as static stone, but as a carefully designed cosmic diagram that directs the devotee's spiritual journey from the outer world to inner realization.The book also delves into the artistic language of the temple - its sculpted pillars, ceiling paintings, and symbolic motifs. Through these carvings and murals, stone becomes scripture, narrating myths, expressing philosophical ideas, and reflecting the artistic brilliance of the Vijayanagara age.Ritual life forms another living layer of the temple's story. Daily worship cycles, annual festivals such as the Virupaksha-Pampa Kalyanam and the grand Rathotsava, and the role of music and dance reveal how the temple functions as a vibrant center of communal and spiritual life. These practices connect present-day devotees with centuries of unbroken tradition.The narrative then turns to the catastrophic Battle of Talikota (1565) and the destruction of Hampi. Palaces fell and markets vanished, yet the Virupaksha Temple survived. The book explores the reasons for this resilience, emphasizing the power of community devotion and the difference between political monuments and living sacred institutions.In the centuries after the empire's fall, Hampi transformed from imperial capital to sacred town. The temple became a bridge across time, sustaining ritual continuity while surrounded by ruins. Pilgrimage, memory, and faith preserved the temple's vitality, ensuring it remained a living shrine rather than a relic of history.Philosophical reflections deepen the narrative by examining Shaivism, the balance of masculine and feminine divine principles, and the temple as a spiritual machine. These chapters reveal how theology, architecture, and ritual intertwine to create a space designed not only for worship, but for inner transformation.< Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The Moon is not barren. It is a warehouse - and the race to claim it has already begun.Buried in the lunar soil is a resource that exists on Earth in quantities so tiny they are almost fictional: Helium-3, an isotope implanted by four billion years of solar wind, capable of fueling a new generation of fusion reactors that could power human civilization for thousands of years - cleanly, without carbon emissions, without radioactive waste. Whoever extracts it may control the energy future of the planet.But Helium-3 is only part of the story.The Moon's permanently shadowed polar craters contain hundreds of millions of tonnes of water ice - confirmed by the LCROSS impact mission in 2009. That ice is not merely water. It is rocket propellant, breathable oxygen, and the economic foundation of a permanent human presence beyond Earth. Its discovery transformed the Moon from a scientific curiosity into the most strategically valuable real estate in the solar system.In Mining the Moon, journalist, historian, and geopolitical analyst VB Darshan examines every dimension of this emerging frontier: The Science. How the Moon formed from a planetary collision 4.5 billion years ago, what resources it accumulated across geological time, and why its polar craters are among the coldest - and scientifically richest - places in the inner solar system.The Technology. How you mine in vacuum, in low gravity, with robots that cannot be repaired and equipment that must survive 300-degree temperature swings. What autonomous AI systems, electromagnetic mass drivers, and in-situ resource processing actually look like - and how far from readiness they truly are.The Economics. The supply chain from lunar regolith to cislunar propellant depot to Earth market. The break-even calculations. Which resource streams have real near-term commercial viability - and which depend on a fusion reactor that has not yet been built.The Geopolitics. The United States has Artemis. China has the International Lunar Research Station. India landed at the south pole in 2023. All three are targeting the same geography, under different legal frameworks, with no agreed rules for what happens when they meet at the same crater. The 1967 Outer Space Treaty says the Moon belongs to no one. It does not say who owns what they extract.The Law. The Outer Space Treaty's critical silence on resource ownership. The Artemis Accords that 23 nations have signed - and China and Russia have not. The legal vacuum that is narrowing with every launch, and the governance framework that must be built before the first serious conflict erupts at the lunar south pole.The Ethics. Does the Moon have intrinsic value? Who decides how its resources are distributed? Why are the communities most in need of the energy security it could provide the communities with the least voice in how it is governed?The Wider Vision. Space tourism. Far-side radio observatories that can see the birth of the first stars. The Moon as a propellant depot that makes Mars missions affordable and the asteroid belt accessible. And the Helium-3 fusion torch ships that could, one day, carry humanity to the outer solar system.Mining the Moon is authoritative, honest about uncertainty, and written for intelligent readers who want the complete picture - not just the optimistic headline. It covers 18 chapters across six Parts, with four reference appendices, a technical glossary, and a full bibliography. The Moon has waited 4.5 billion years. The rockets are now fuelling. The decisions being made today - about ownership, governance, and equity - will shape the cislunar economy for Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Virupaksha Temple, Hampi: Vijayanagara Civilization Under the Soul of Stone is a sweeping exploration of one of India's most extraordinary sacred landscapes - a place where mythology, empire, art, and living devotion converge. Set in the dramatic terrain of Hampi, the book traces how the Virupaksha Temple became both the spiritual nucleus of the Vijayanagara Empire and the enduring heart of a city that once dazzled the world.The narrative begins by situating Hampi within its ancient sacred geography, known as Pampa Kshetra, where river, hill, and legend intertwine. Long before the rise of Vijayanagara, the region was revered as a Shaiva pilgrimage center linked with the goddess Pampa and Lord Shiva as Virupaksha. This mythic and spiritual foundation gave the landscape a sacred identity that would outlast political change.From this sacred beginning, the book moves into the rise of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 14th century - a powerful state that emerged during a time of cultural upheaval in South India. The founders established their capital at Hampi, deliberately aligning imperial authority with sacred legitimacy through patronage of the Virupaksha Temple. Religion became an instrument of statecraft, and the temple stood as a symbol of divine sanction.At the height of the empire, Hampi grew into one of the largest and wealthiest cities of the medieval world. Drawing on accounts of foreign travelers, the book reconstructs a bustling capital of markets, festivals, and monumental architecture. Yet amid palaces and bazaars, the Virupaksha Temple remained the spiritual axis around which civic and ritual life revolved.A substantial portion of the work explores the architecture of devotion within the temple itself. The reader is guided through its sacred axis, towering gopuram, pillared mandapas, and the quiet intensity of the garbhagriha. The temple is revealed not as static stone, but as a carefully designed cosmic diagram that directs the devotee's spiritual journey from the outer world to inner realization.The book also delves into the artistic language of the temple - its sculpted pillars, ceiling paintings, and symbolic motifs. Through these carvings and murals, stone becomes scripture, narrating myths, expressing philosophical ideas, and reflecting the artistic brilliance of the Vijayanagara age.Ritual life forms another living layer of the temple's story. Daily worship cycles, annual festivals such as the Virupaksha-Pampa Kalyanam and the grand Rathotsava, and the role of music and dance reveal how the temple functions as a vibrant center of communal and spiritual life. These practices connect present-day devotees with centuries of unbroken tradition.The narrative then turns to the catastrophic Battle of Talikota (1565) and the destruction of Hampi. Palaces fell and markets vanished, yet the Virupaksha Temple survived. The book explores the reasons for this resilience, emphasizing the power of community devotion and the difference between political monuments and living sacred institutions.In the centuries after the empire's fall, Hampi transformed from imperial capital to sacred town. The temple became a bridge across time, sustaining ritual continuity while surrounded by ruins. Pilgrimage, memory, and faith preserved the temple's vitality, ensuring it remained a living shrine rather than a relic of history.Philosophical reflections deepen the narrative by examining Shaivism, the balance of masculine and feminine divine principles, and the temple as a spiritual machine. These chapters reveal how theology, architecture, and ritual intertwine to create a space designed not only for worship, but for inner transfo Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Discover the sacred story of Meenakshi, the Divine Queen of Madurai.Madhura Meenakshi takes readers into the remarkable world of one of South India's most beloved goddesses. Worshipped as the presiding deity of Madurai, Meenakshi is remembered as a princess, a warrior, a queen, a manifestation of Shakti, and the Divine Mother of millions of devotees.According to sacred tradition, her extraordinary life began with a divine birth and a mysterious prophecy. Born as the daughter of the Pandya king, Meenakshi grew into a powerful warrior and ruler. Her journey eventually led her to Kailasa, where she encountered Lord Shiva. Their meeting fulfilled the prophecy of her birth and led to the divine union of Meenakshi and Sundareshvara.This book explores the complete sacred world surrounding the Goddess, including: - The divine birth of Meenakshi- The prophecy of the three-breasted princess- Meenakshi as a warrior and ruler- Her journey toward Kailasa- Her meeting with Lord Shiva- The divine marriage of Meenakshi and Sundareshvara- Vishnu and the sacred wedding traditions- Selected stories from the Sixty-Four Divine Plays of Shiva- The Meenakshi Amman Temple- The Golden Lotus Tank and the great gopurams- The sacred geography of Madurai- The Chithirai Festival and Meenakshi Kalyanam- Meenakshi's coronation as the Divine Queen- The journey of Azhagar- Meenakshi as Shakti and the Divine Mother- The deeper meaning of Shiva and ShaktiWritten in a clear and accessible style, Madhura Meenakshi brings together mythology, temple tradition, Tamil culture, sacred stories, festivals, symbolism, and pilgrimage. It is an ideal book for devotees of Meenakshi, students of Hindu mythology, lovers of Indian culture, and travelers interested in the sacred heritage of South India.More than the story of a goddess, this is the story of a sacred city and its enduring faith.Enter the timeless world of Madurai and discover Meenakshi-the warrior, the queen, the mother, and the Goddess who still rules the hearts of her devotees.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - From the origins of the Trimurti to the avatars of Vishnu, the fierce forms of the Goddess, and the celestial lords of the Navagraha - Devas is a comprehensive reference to the divine beings of Hindu tradition, organized not as a dry alphabetical list, but as a guided journey through the pantheon itself.Each of the nearly 140 deities and divine beings profiled here follows a consistent structure: family and relationships, domain and significance, iconography, key Puranic stories, sacred symbols, and cross-references to related figures - so readers can explore a single god or goddess in depth, or trace an entire divine family across generations.Written with reverence for the tradition and grounded in Puranic sources, Devas is designed for spiritual seekers, students of mythology, practitioners of Hindu dharma, and anyone seeking a trustworthy single-volume companion to the gods and goddesses of India.Inside you'll find: - The Trimurti - Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva - and their divine consorts- The ten avatars of Vishnu, the Dashavatara, in full- The family of Shiva, including Ganesha and Kartikeya- The Navagraha, the nine celestial lords- The great Vedic Devas - Indra, Agni, Surya, and more- Devis and mother goddesses beyond the Trimurti's consorts- Nagas, Yakshas, Apsaras, and other divine beings- A full glossary, alphabetical index, and comparative family tree.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The Moon is not barren. It is a warehouse - and the race to claim it has already begun.Buried in the lunar soil is a resource that exists on Earth in quantities so tiny they are almost fictional: Helium-3, an isotope implanted by four billion years of solar wind, capable of fueling a new generation of fusion reactors that could power human civilization for thousands of years - cleanly, without carbon emissions, without radioactive waste. Whoever extracts it may control the energy future of the planet.But Helium-3 is only part of the story.The Moon's permanently shadowed polar craters contain hundreds of millions of tonnes of water ice - confirmed by the LCROSS impact mission in 2009. That ice is not merely water. It is rocket propellant, breathable oxygen, and the economic foundation of a permanent human presence beyond Earth. Its discovery transformed the Moon from a scientific curiosity into the most strategically valuable real estate in the solar system.In Mining the Moon, journalist, historian, and geopolitical analyst VB Darshan examines every dimension of this emerging frontier: The Science. How the Moon formed from a planetary collision 4.5 billion years ago, what resources it accumulated across geological time, and why its polar craters are among the coldest - and scientifically richest - places in the inner solar system.The Technology. How you mine in vacuum, in low gravity, with robots that cannot be repaired and equipment that must survive 300-degree temperature swings. What autonomous AI systems, electromagnetic mass drivers, and in-situ resource processing actually look like - and how far from readiness they truly are.The Economics. The supply chain from lunar regolith to cislunar propellant depot to Earth market. The break-even calculations. Which resource streams have real near-term commercial viability - and which depend on a fusion reactor that has not yet been built.The Geopolitics. The United States has Artemis. China has the International Lunar Research Station. India landed at the south pole in 2023. All three are targeting the same geography, under different legal frameworks, with no agreed rules for what happens when they meet at the same crater. The 1967 Outer Space Treaty says the Moon belongs to no one. It does not say who owns what they extract.The Law. The Outer Space Treaty's critical silence on resource ownership. The Artemis Accords that 23 nations have signed - and China and Russia have not. The legal vacuum that is narrowing with every launch, and the governance framework that must be built before the first serious conflict erupts at the lunar south pole.The Ethics. Does the Moon have intrinsic value? Who decides how its resources are distributed? Why are the communities most in need of the energy security it could provide the communities with the least voice in how it is governed?The Wider Vision. Space tourism. Far-side radio observatories that can see the birth of the first stars. The Moon as a propellant depot that makes Mars missions affordable and the asteroid belt accessible. And the Helium-3 fusion torch ships that could, one day, carry humanity to the outer solar system.Mining the Moon is authoritative, honest about uncertainty, and written for intelligent readers who want the complete picture - not just the optimistic headline. It covers 18 chapters across six Parts, with four reference appendices, a technical glossary, and a full bibliography. The Moon has waited 4.5 billion years. The rockets are now fuelling. The decisions being made today - about ownership, governance, and equity - will shape the cislunar Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Discover the sacred stories of Lord Shiva that have inspired generations of devotees in the ancient city of Madurai.The 64 Divine Plays of Lord Shiva explores the timeless Tiruvilayadal stories-the sacred accounts of Lord Shiva as Sundareswarar, the beloved Lord of Madurai. These remarkable narratives reveal a God who is not distant from human life. He walks among kings and common people, appears as a poet, merchant, musician, labourer, and stranger, protects His devotees, challenges the proud, rewards humility, and reveals divine grace in unexpected ways.At the heart of these stories stands the sacred city of Madurai, the eternal home of Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar. From royal courts and literary assemblies to humble homes and the banks of the River Vaigai, the Divine Plays bring to life a rich world of devotion, wisdom, miracles, justice, and compassion.Inside this book, you will discover: - The sacred history and spiritual significance of Madurai- The story of Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar- The meaning and tradition of the Tiruvilayadal- The Sixty-Four Divine Plays of Lord Shiva- Stories of kings, saints, poets, scholars, and humble devotees- The spiritual lessons of devotion, humility, dharma, and divine grace- The Meenakshi-Sundareswarar Temple and the sacred geography of Madurai- Major festivals and living traditions of the holy city- A pilgrim's guide to Sacred Madurai- A glossary of important Sanskrit and Tamil termsMore than a collection of ancient stories, the Tiruvilayadal reveals a profound spiritual vision: the Divine is present in every part of life. Through moments of joy and sorrow, success and failure, wisdom and confusion, the mysterious play of grace continues.Beautifully written for modern readers, this book is an invitation to journey into one of India's most beloved sacred traditions and discover the timeless world of Lord Shiva, Goddess Meenakshi, and the holy city of Madurai.Step into Sacred Madurai-and discover why the Divine Play never truly ends.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - There is a city in South India where a goddess, not a god, has always ruled.Kanchipuram is one of Hinduism's seven sacred cities said to grant liberation - but unlike Ayodhya or Mathura, it was never the birthplace of an avatar or the setting for someone else's story. At its heart sits Kamakshi: not a consort waiting beside a more famous god, but Adi Parashakti herself, the primordial power said to have arisen from the fire of consciousness to save creation, and to have chosen - of her own will - to remain at Kanchi forever after.This book follows her full story. It traces her origin in the ancient Lalitopakhyana and her place among the fifty-one Shakti Peethas; the geometry of the Sri Chakra installed before her image and the Srividya tradition built around it; and the arrival of a young philosopher named Adi Shankaracharya, who is remembered as finding her worship in crisis - and who left behind the composed, seated goddess still worshipped today, along with an unbroken monastic lineage that continues to this hour.It walks the temple itself, shrine by shrine - the formless Lakshmi hidden on a sanctum wall, the goddess Varahi who once commanded Lalita's armies, the small daily ritual in which Kamakshi's own procession still pauses at Shankaracharya's shrine to take symbolic leave of him before entering the streets. It steps beyond her walls to Ekambareswarar's ancient mango tree, to the untouched eighth-century perfection of the Kailasanathar temple, and to Varadaraja Perumal's wooden deity, raised from a temple tank once every forty years before crowds in the millions. It follows the festival calendar that brings the whole city into motion, and the silk, scholarship, and diaspora devotion that carry Kanchi's memory into the present day - from Tamil Nadu to a refugee-built temple in Germany.Written with equal parts devotion and rigor, Kanchipuram draws on Puranic literature, temple inscriptions, and current scholarship alike - and is honest, throughout, about where tradition and documented history agree, and where they still leave real questions open. The result is a portrait of a city and a goddess that neither flattens the mystery nor apologizes for it.For readers of sacred geography, Hindu philosophy, South Indian temple history, or anyone planning a pilgrimage to Kanchipuram, this is the fullest single account of why this city, and this goddess, have mattered for over a thousand years - and still do.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The Ramayana is remembered as the story of a prince's exile, a demon king's fall, and a war fought to reclaim a stolen queen. But behind every turning point in this epic stands a woman whose choice, sacrifice, or silence shaped the course of the story. Women of the Ramayana brings together eighteen of these figures - some celebrated, some vilified, many nearly forgotten - and tells their stories on their own terms. Meet Sita, whose steadfastness became both her strength and her burden. Kaikeyi, remembered as a villain, whose motives were far more complicated than a single boon. Mandodari, the wise queen of Lanka who begged her husband to return what he had taken. Ahalya, turned to stone by a curse and restored by grace. Shurpanakha, whose humiliation lit the spark of war. And Manthara, the maidservant blamed for fourteen years of exile. Alongside these well-known names are the women history nearly erased: Urmila, who slept for fourteen years so her husband's brother would not stand watch alone; Sunayana, Sita's mother, mentioned in a handful of verses; Trijata, a rakshasi in Ravana's court who showed Sita unexpected kindness; and Sarama, who chose loyalty to truth over loyalty to her adopted homeland. Organized into four parts - Wives, Mothers, Adversaries, and Ascetics & Devotees - this book draws on Valmiki's original text alongside regional retellings from Tamil, Bengali, and other traditions to show how each woman's story has been told, retold, and reinterpreted across centuries. Each chapter traces a woman's role in the narrative, the choices attributed to her, the variations across different tellings of the epic, and her lasting symbolic place in Hindu tradition - from temple iconography to modern feminist readings of the epic. Whether you come to the Ramayana as a devotee, a student of mythology, or someone drawn to stories of complicated, resilient women, this book offers a fuller picture of an epic too often told through only its central hero.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - THE SACRED CITIES OF LORD SHIVASacred Cities, Ancient Temples, Legends, Festivals, and Pilgrimage Across IndiaAcross India, the presence of Lord Shiva can be felt in ancient cities, Himalayan peaks, sacred rivers, magnificent temples, forests, caves, and places of pilgrimage. From the eternal city of Kashi to the mountain shrine of Kedarnath, from Somnath on the western coast to Rameswaram in the south, Shiva's sacred geography stretches across the entire subcontinent.In The Sacred Cities of Lord Shiva, VB DARSHAN takes readers on a journey through India's great Shiva centres and the traditions that have grown around them. The book explores sacred cities, Jyotirlingas, ancient temples, legendary landscapes, festivals, rituals, architecture, pilgrimage traditions, and the many forms in which Shiva is worshipped.Discover the spiritual world of Kashi Vishwanath, Mahakaleshwar of Ujjain, Somnath, Kedarnath, Rameswaram, Srisailam, Omkareshwar, Tryambakeshwar, Chidambaram, Tiruvannamalai, Gokarna, Bhubaneswar, and many other sacred destinations.The journey also explores the deeper sacred geography of Shiva-the rivers that carry his legends, mountains associated with his presence, the five elements represented in temple traditions, the relationship between Shiva and Shakti, and the meaning of pilgrimage in Indian spiritual culture.More than a collection of temples, this book is an invitation to discover the living traditions of Shiva and the extraordinary sacred landscape of India.Inside this book: - The sacred cities and pilgrimage centres of Lord Shiva- The twelve Jyotirlingas and their traditions- Ancient Shiva temples and their legends- Shiva in the Himalayas, southern India, western India, and central India- Sacred rivers, mountains, caves, and landscapes- Mahashivaratri and other major Shiva festivals- The many forms and symbols of Shiva- Shiva and Shakti in India's sacred traditions- Temple architecture, sculpture, music, and dance- Practical guidance for pilgrims- Appendices, glossary, and reference materialWhether you are a devotee, pilgrim, traveller, student of Indian culture, or simply fascinated by India's sacred heritage, The Sacred Cities of Lord Shiva offers a fascinating journey through the places where mythology, history, devotion, art, and living tradition meet.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - India is a land where the Divine Mother is worshipped in countless forms-as the gentle giver of wisdom, the radiant goddess of prosperity, the fierce destroyer of evil, the compassionate protector, and the eternal power behind the universe.The Divine Mothers of India is a fascinating journey into the sacred world of India's great Goddesses and the living traditions that continue to inspire millions of devotees.From Parvati, Durga, and Kali to Lakshmi, Saraswati, and Annapurna, this book explores the stories, symbolism, temples, festivals, and spiritual significance of the Divine Feminine. It journeys across India to encounter beloved regional forms of the Mother, including Meenakshi of Madurai, Kamakshi of Kanchipuram, Vishalakshi of Kashi, Vaishno Devi of the Himalayas, Chamundeshwari of Mysuru, Mariamman, Mookambika, and many others.Discover: - The meaning and mystery of Shakti, the sacred power of the universe- The ancient origins and evolution of Goddess worship in India- The inspiring stories of Durga, Kali, Parvati, Lakshmi, Saraswati, and Annapurna- The great battles between the Goddess and the forces of evil- The sacred stories of Mahishasura, Raktabija, Shumbha, and Nishumbha- The legends of Shiva and Parvati- The major temples and shrines of the Divine Mother- The splendour and devotion of Navaratri, Durga Puja, Kali Puja, Lakshmi Puja, and other sacred festivals- The powerful symbolism of the Goddess-her lotus, lion, weapons, colours, and sacred attributes- The rich regional traditions that make Goddess worship an essential part of India's spiritual heritage- The continuing presence of the Divine Feminine in the everyday life of IndiaBeautifully written for devotees, travellers, students, and anyone interested in Hindu mythology, Indian spirituality, sacred traditions, and the cultural heritage of India, this book reveals the many faces of the Mother.She may be gentle or fierce. She may sit upon a lotus or ride into battle upon a lion. She may bless the seeker with knowledge, prosperity, courage, protection, or liberation.She has a thousand names. She appears in countless forms. Yet to millions of devotees, she is known by one eternal name-Mother.The Divine Mothers of India is Book 4 of THE SACRED INDIA SERIES, an inspiring exploration of India's sacred stories, living traditions, and timeless spiritual heritage.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - She was not born of a mother's womb.From the sacred fire of a great yajna, she rose - radiant, dark as the blue lotus, fragrant with divinity. The ancient seers called her Krishnaa, the dark and luminous one. The world would come to know her as Draupadi, Panchali, Yajnaseni - and as the woman whose unbound hair became the moral accusation that ignited the greatest war in human memory.Draupadi: The Fire-Born Queen of the Mahabharata is a complete, reverential, and deeply scholarly study of one of the most extraordinary women in all of sacred literature. Author VB Darshan brings together Puranic theology, Vedic symbolism, Jyotish (Vedic astrology), and close reading of Vyasa's own verses to present Draupadi in her full sacred complexity - as Dharmapatni, as Sakshi (the cosmic witness), as Bhakta (devotee of Krishna), and as Mahashakti incarnate.Across twenty-eight richly detailed chapters, this book traces every arc of her remarkable life: Her miraculous fire-born origin at King Drupada's yajnaThe great Svayamvara and why Arjuna alone could win herThe sacred past-life that explains her five marriages - and Lord Shiva's boonThe splendour of Indraprastha and the palace of illusionsThe catastrophic dice game, the Vastrapaharana, and her question that shook heavenHer fierce courage through twelve years of forest exileHer unique Sakha-Sakhi bond with Lord Krishna - unlike any other in scriptureThe Kurukshetra war, the death of her five sons, and her extraordinary compassion for AshvatthamaThe Mahaprasthana - the last walk north - and what her first fall revealsHer place among the Pancha Kanya, the five eternal virgins whose remembrance liberatesHer veneration across regional Mahabharata traditions from Tamil Nadu to IndonesiaWritten with complete reverence for the Hindu sacred tradition, this is not a retelling - it is a sacred study. Every episode is examined through Puranic theology, Vedic dharma, Jyotish symbolism, and devotional commentary. Sanskrit terms are carefully explained; key verses are provided with transliteration and meaning.For devotees, scholars, and sincere seekers of the Sanatana Dharma - this is the definitive companion to Vyasa's portrait of the woman who was, is, and shall remain the conscience of the Mahabharata. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Long before India had borders, it had kingdoms - realms whose names still echo through temple chants, folk memory, and two of the greatest epics ever told. Vanished Realms journey through twenty of these lost kingdoms, from the solar dynasty of Kosala and the golden citadel of Lanka to the fortress empire of Magadha and the sea-swallowed city of Dwaraka. Each chapter unearths the story tradition has preserved, the geography scholars and archaeologists have debated, and the living legacy - temples, festivals, and pilgrimage routes - that still marks these lands today. Drawing on the Valmiki Ramayana, the Vyasa Mahabharata, and centuries of Puranic and regional tradition, VB Darshan traces where legend meets landscape: how the rise and fall of Ayodhya, Indraprastha, Panchala, Gandhara, and sixteen other realms shaped the moral and geographic imagination of an entire civilization. Part history, part pilgrimage guide, part epic retelling, Vanished Realms is for readers who have ever wondered: were these kingdoms only stories - or were they once real places on a map, we've since forgotten Inside, you'll discover: - The royal lineages and rulers of all twenty kingdoms - The pivotal epic events staged within their borders - Where tradition and archaeology place them on the modern map - The temples, festivals, and living traditions that still honor them today A richly detailed reference for readers of Indian mythology, ancient history, comparative religion, and epic literature.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Born a prince. Raised as a charioteer's son. Crowned a king. Bounded by loyalty. Destroyed by fate. Karna is one of the most fascinating and tragic figures in the Mahabharata. Born to Kunti through the divine blessing of Surya, Karna enters the world carrying a secret that will shape his entire destiny. Abandoned as an infant and raised by Adhiratha and Radha, he grows outside the royal world to which he truly belongs. Yet his extraordinary courage, ambition, generosity, and mastery of weapons eventually bring him face-to-face with the greatest warriors of his age. His friendship with Duryodhana changes the course of the Mahabharata. His rivalry with Arjuna becomes legendary. His generosity costs him his natural armour. His encounter with Krishna forces him to confront the truth about his birth. And when Kunti finally reveals that he is her firstborn son, Karna faces the most painful choice of his life: blood or loyalty From his mysterious birth to his final confrontation with Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, this book follows Karna's extraordinary journey while exploring the man behind the legend. Was Karna a hero, an antihero, or a tragic hero Was his downfall written by fate-or shaped by his own choices And what does his life teach us about identity, rejection, ambition, friendship, loyalty, generosity, social status, and destiny KARNA: The Tragic Hero of the Mahabharata presents the complete story of one of India's most unforgettable epic characters-with his greatness and his flaws, his victories and failures, his compassion and his contradictions.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Discover Lakshmi, the radiant goddess of prosperity, fortune, beauty, abundance, and auspiciousness.For thousands of years, Lakshmi has occupied a special place in the spiritual and cultural imagination of India. She is more than a goddess of wealth. She represents Sri-the beauty, abundance, harmony, dignity, fertility, success, and well-being that allow life to flourish.LAKSHMI explores the fascinating world of the goddess through mythology, sacred traditions, symbolism, festivals, temples, and Indian philosophy. From her emergence during the Samudra Manthana to her eternal relationship with Lord Vishnu, the book traces the stories and ideas that have shaped her worship across generations.The book also explores the Eight Forms of Lakshmi (Ashtalakshmi)-Adi Lakshmi, Dhanya Lakshmi, Dhairya Lakshmi, Gaja Lakshmi, Santana Lakshmi, Vijaya Lakshmi, Vidya Lakshmi, and Dhana Lakshmi-revealing the many dimensions of prosperity they represent.Inside, readers will discover: - The origins and meaning of Lakshmi and Sri- Lakshmi's emergence from the Cosmic Ocean- Her eternal relationship with Vishnu- Lakshmi's connection with Sita and Rukmini- The Eight Forms of Lakshmi- The symbolism of the lotus, elephants, owl, coins, lamps, and sacred vessels- Deepavali and Lakshmi Puja- Varalakshmi Vratam and other regional traditions- Important Lakshmi temples across India- Lakshmi's place in Indian households and culture- The deeper meaning of prosperity, abundance, and auspiciousnessBeautifully structured and accessible, LAKSHMI offers a meaningful journey into one of India's most beloved goddesses and invites readers to see prosperity not merely as material wealth, but as a deeper expression of harmony, abundance, beauty, and flourishing life.…

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Kollur Mookambika Temple & Kudajadri takes readers on a journey into one of South India's most revered sacred landscapes. At the heart of Kollur stands Goddess Mookambika, worshipped as a powerful manifestation of the Divine Mother and revered by generations of devotees. From the ancient legends of Mookambika and the demon Kaumasura to the spiritual legacy of Adi Shankaracharya, this book explores the mythology, history, rituals, architecture, sacred traditions, and enduring significance of the temple. The journey continues to Kudajadri, the sacred mountain associated with Shankaracharya and the spiritual traditions surrounding Mookambika. The book explores the Sarvajna Peetha, sacred forests, waterfalls, pilgrimage routes, and the unique relationship between the mountain and the temple at Kollur. Whether you are planning a pilgrimage, interested in Hindu sacred geography, fascinated by Adi Shankaracharya, or simply seeking to understand the spiritual traditions of Karnataka, this book offers a comprehensive introduction to Kollur and Kudajadri.…