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Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents Transliteration Sanskrit. Glossary. 1. Introduction. 2. Hindu scriptures. 3. Creation of the universe. 4. Hindu Gods. 5. Hindu religion and philosophy. 6. Meditation. 7. Epilogue. Bibliography. From the preface Similarly Hinduism the Sanatana dharma must be practised in its glory and also must be protected for our future generations and loved ones a precious and priceless asset through understanding honouring and preserving through practice particularly in this age wherein everything is weighed in terms of rupee and paisa. In Kali yuga moral values the dharma is at stake and a scapegoat. Thus this book places before the world community the great ideals to be striven for and what has already been acquired to be honoured. It is the fountain head of eternal inspiration for the entire community a code of conduct for internal peace and harmony. 190 pp.…

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents 1. Introduction. 2. Literary profile. 3. Travels abroad. 4. Iconography. 5. Art motifs. 6. Indian plastic art. 7. The Tantric profile. 8. The exploits. 9. The epigraphical profile. 10. Buddhist and Jaina views. Garuda had been a powerful vehicle of Visnu who participated in several wars fought by his master with the demons. The event of his bringing of the nectar from the heaven in order to relieve his mother of the bondage of the serpents is quite interesting which along with other events has been suitably dealt with in this works. Garuda not only adored the flags of the rulers but his seals were also embossed over the important documents in the past. 156 pp.…

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents 1. The garden of abundance life is beautiful if lived positively. 2. A local universal brotherhood could result from universal understanding of all cultures. 3. Mr. So and So social norms do not always enrich life. 4. Aditi blending the traditional with the modern for a more rewarding life. 5. Visage Science cannot perfect upon the essence of a human being. 6. The Sariwalla greed is an individual failing. 7. Passion falling in love is most sublime. 8. The taxiwallah caste is the cancer modern society is still handicapped with. 9. Bribe one bad turn deserves another. 10. Swimming pool learning to adapt to changes for a more fulfilling life. Rhythms of life is a compilation of stories written between 2003 2006 by Nilakshi. In the rhythm of life the music may not always remain flawless but as long as we have firm conviction that our uniqueness is a blessing the blissful melody of life continues. These elegant stories reaffirm our faith that the greatest joy in life still spring from the spirit of being true to ourselves. In Aditi the protagonist seeks the fount of happiness in voluminous volumes only to find the answer lurking in a neglected corner of the mind. The Sariwallah raises beyond his status in society by retaining his human qualities even while confined within the boundaries of a competitive trade. In the Visage ultimate worth is placed in the essence of a human being. The stories effectively emphasis that the significance of being is appreciating our place in the cosmos. For every situation is an occasion worth celebrating life. 94 pp.…

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents 1. Introductory. 2. The birth. 3. Life profile. 4. The episode of Sahasramukha Ravana. 5. Other aspects. Arati Sri Janakiji ki. Sita in the epic Ramayana has been the heroine of the story. Various texts narrate different stories about her birth but the most prominent of them had been that she had been found by Janaka while ploughing the field to appease the God of rains and was subsequently adopted by him as his daughter. In fact she had dominated the entire story of epic and with her disappearing from the epic the entire story becomes lustreless. 144 pp.…

Paperback. Condizione: As New. New. Contents 1. Dedication. 2. Mehfil the concert a vision sublime. 3. The path of music. 4. Elusive notes. 5. The lamp of faith. 6. The haven. 7. Search. 8. The dark night. 9. The full moon night. 10. The shower. 11. Habitat. 12. A call. 13. Intense notes. 14. Immortal notes. 15. Singing bird. 16. Non duality. 17. The sides. 18. Tangible. 19. Notes and beats. 20. The inner song. 21. Beyond words. 22. Two sides. 23. Blueness. 24. Circle. 25. Shared sorrow. 26. Radha and Meera. 27. Thumri piercing pain. 28. Thumri a call. 29. Murari the flute player. 30. Kanha and flute. 31. Empty pot. 32. Thumri. 33. Pearl. 34. Maturing notes. 35. Lustre. 36. Freedom. 37. Darkness. 38. Known unknown. 39. Relationship. 40. The flame and the moth. 41. Wave. 42. The joining line. 43. A wish. 44. Why. 45. Myself. 46. My shadow. 47. Moment. 48. Stain. 49. Dream. 50. Dead leaves. 51. Flare up. 52. Trampled dreams. 53. The sharp edge. 54. Devastation. 55. The dew. 56. Womb. 57. The bud. 58. Dawn eve. 59. Identity. 60. The Bottom. 61. Scorched relationship. 62. Memories. 63. Turning point. 64. Path. 65. Rags. 66. Fame. 67. Awakening. 68. Climb. The written material of quality and authenticity on contemporary music performance musicians and related issues especially by a professional Indian woman musician is a rarity in the field of music. Antahswar Inner Music documents in poetic form the experiences in the musical journey of a noted musician Dr. Prabha Atrre who can not dissociate herself from music even in her personal life. A first hand account of her musical journey observations experiences reactions in her own words about music an abstract art makes reading of this book interesting and engaging. 74 pp. …

Paperback. Condizione: As New. New. Contents Preface. 1. Health and diseases. 2. Care of high risk group. 3. First aid. 4. Hygiene. Index. In a country like India the problems related to health and diseases play a destructive role in the progress of a common man and affect overall development of the country. Basic reasons of their high occurrence are false beliefs illiteracy ignorance and uncontrolled population. But more important than all these is the knowledge of a common man on various aspects of health and diseases. This handbook I have written with the intension to impart basic knowledge to common a man school children and paramedical workers. It will also be useful as a guide to provide first aid in the event of medical emergencies encountered in day to day life. We must learn the most important lesson of life not only to live longer but also to stay longer in good health with the least dependence on others. (WHO). The guide in your hand is intended to impart basic knowledge on health common diseases and their prevention. It will also be helpful in dealing with day to day life threatening emergencies. 194 pp.…

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents 1. Introduction. 2. Birth childhood and marriage. 3. Exile. 4. Exile of Rama. 5. Return to Ayodhya and crowning. 6. Exile of Sita. 7. Rama's associates. 8. Hanuman. Stuti of Sri Rama. Rama has been dominating the Indian religious scene from the time immemorial. The initial epic story on Rama had been composed by Valmiki followed by other poets of Sanskrit and other Indian languages. He indeed is the epic hero and his brief life sketch has been provided in this work which would surely interest the readers. 110 pp.…

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents 1. Introduction. 2.Struggle with Ksatriyas. 3. Profile in literature. 4. The incarnation. 5. Multifarious personality. 6. The race of Bhrgu. 7. Projection in art. Parasurama happens to be the sixth incarnation of Visnu whose main job had been to destroy the Ksatriyas besides the severing of the arms of Sahasrarjuna or other such events. But his importance is reduced to not after his encounter with Rama. The book besides glimpses of the other events of his life quite briefly. 118 pp.…

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents 1. Genesis and evolution. 2. Victories and defeats. 3. Boons and curses. 4. The virtues and weaknesses. 5. Performance in relation to Rama and Sita. 6. Epilogue. Ravana the hero of Lanka had a great personality which had its own importance in the story of the Ramayana. In fact several heroic and velorous episodes are attributed to him in the Ramayana in which he is depicted as an extremely strong stubborn wilful and unshakable king of Lanka. Inspite of his being a man of wisdom bravery well vered in all the scriptures it is the abduction of Sita the spouse of Rama which resulted in his downfall and ultimate death. 150 pp.…

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents 1. Stop child abuse unacknowledged global phenomena. 2. Hereditary child abuse. 3. Eliminating the cult of nationalism. 4. Why I am not a Muslim. 5. Evelyn Leonora Trent. 6. A.B. Shah. 7. A.G.K. Murthy. 8. Biography of Narla. 9. Secularism Indian style. 10. Alternative therapies Indian style. 11. Unbelief in India. 12. Women and secularism. 13. M.N. Roy. 14. Manufacturing saints Mother Theresa. Let Sanity Prevail consist of unique iconoclastic ideas touching wide spectrum of topics. Child abuse by religions is considered sensitive even by UNESCO though the practice is world wide. The author selected some outstanding individuals like late A.B. Shah the founder of Secularist Movement in India. Mr. A.G.K. was builder of humanist renaissance thought who was recognised by USA. MR. V.R. Narla another unique journalist whose publication on Bhagavad Gita provoked much discussion. Caste is an evil practice but everybody shuns to touch it while political parties cash on its popularity. The founder of Indian Communist Party in exile Evelyn Trent was the first wife of M.N. Roy who played key role in International Communist Movement. Much research has gone into this personality which was presented to the world first time. The philosopher revolutionary Manavendranath is now getting recognition worldwide. An essay on Roy is quite instructive for the younger generation. Investigative journalism lead the author to reveal several bitter facts about Mother Teresa. India contributed much thought on rational aspects since the days of Carvaka till the present unbelief streams. The author presented bird's eye view of this rare material. India is infested with alternative medical systems often bordering on cults. A fascinating essay on this curious factor is presented in this volume. 116 pp. …

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents Preface. 1. Ethno history. 2. Habitat. 3. Cultural matrix. 4. Social constituents ashing. 5. Bori. 6. Gallong. 7. Karko. 8. Milang. 9. Pailibo. 10. Miniyong. 11. Tangam. 12. Ramo. 13. Culture change. Arunachal Pradesh the abode of Adi group of tribes is the land of rising sun or the land of the dawn lit mountains and a part of Eastern Himalayan ranges situated on the northern east tip of India and borders Bhutan China Myanmar and the state of Assam. The ever green wooded forests with streams rivers meandering through mountains offer the cooling tranquility and scenic beauties where every morning the sunrise spreads its golden carpet first. The Adi are divided into a number of groups such as Minyong Karko Shimong Janbo Pangis Pailibos Bogum Padams Milangs etc. The Adis by nature are democratic and have organised village council called Kebang. Their traditional dance called Ponung is famous in the whole Arunachal Pradesh. Adi villages are situated generally on the spurs of hills. Polyandry is unknown but polygamy is practised. It is only in 16 century the history of Arunachal Pradesh gained coherence from the legends and traditions under the rules of Ahom Kings of Assam. Originally known as North East Frontier Agency (NEFA) it came under the control of the British when they subjugated Assam from the Ahom kings. The British declared the place as off limits in 1873 till the eve of world war II. Following independence of India the government prepared the tribes to cope up with the modern world and introduced village democracy in preparation of a statewide legislation. In 1971 NEFA was renamed to Arunachal Pradesh and in 1972 it became a union territory. On 20 February 1987 it was declared as the 24 state of the Indian union. 98 pp.…

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents Preface. 1. Ethnogenesis. 2. Belief pattern. 3. Village. 4. Life cycle. 5. Naga in transition. 6. Tour in Naga hills. When you go home tell them of us that for their tomorrow we gave our today reads an epitaph in the Second World War Cemetery of Kohima the capital of Nagaland. This state is the home of the brave and daring yet simple and innocent Naga tribes. Lapped in the eastern frontiers of the Himalayan mountain range Nagaland is marked by an unhurried pace of life calm and serene environs and fresh unpolluted air which make a welcome change for a jaded city dweller. The Nagas belong to the Indo Mongoloid family. The major Naga tribes are the Angami Ao Cakesang Chang Khemiangan Konyak Lotha Phom Pochury Rengma Sangtam Sema Yimchunger Zeliang. Each tribe has their own languages and cultural features. They are living in the present Nagaland Hills of Manipur (Senapati Tamenglong Ukhrul Chandel districts) in the North Cachar Mikir Hills Lakhimpur Nowgaon Sibsagar in Assam in the North East of Arunachal Pradesh in the Somra tract and its contiguous parts of Myanmar. As the Naga seek to renewed their sense of self respect in a modern world their are embracing the past to shape the future. Nagas attempt to deal with the concerns of a modern society a consensus has grown that the solutions to many of the present problems lies in the abandoned traditions of the past. The present study emphasizes this by giving ethnographic details. 114 pp.…

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents 1. Introduction. 2. Siva and his family. 3. Incarnations of Siva. 4. Forms of Siva. 5. The violent form. 6. The composite forms. 7. Other forms of Siva. 8. Siva beyond Indian frontier. Arati of Sivaji. Siva is the ancient most God of the Hindu trinity and his worship in India is of great antiquity traces of which are found in the Harappan culture in Vedic literature and the Puranas besides the Upanisads etc. His temples are found from Kashmir to Kanyakumari and from Bengal to the Western Regions of the country. He indeed had been the great God with enormous following throughout the country. The present account provides the glimpses of his life in brief. 108 pp.…

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents 1. Introduction. 2. Nava Durgas. 3. Uma Haimavati (Durga). 4. The sages connected with Mahisasuramardani. 5. Devi Mahatmya. 6. Rama's adoration to Durga. 7. Ravana's worship to Ambika. 8. Mahisasura. 9. The Saktipithas. 10. The mother Goddess. 11. Worship of Durga in ancient times. 12. The historical background. 13. The evidence of Indian art. 14. Method of adoration of Durga. Durga is the most important Goddess of the Hindu faith and is treated to the Spouse of Siva. She is adored in the Indian religious thought from the time immemorial. In some of the epics even Sita is said to have adored her before her marriage with Rama. She indeed is the Goddess of Chastity of the chaste women. She is adored by the people individually as well as with lord Siva. 142 pp.…

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Habitat. 3. Politico administrative climate. 4. Ethno history. 5. Cultural characteristics. 6. Social structure. 7. Tribal polity. 8. Religion. 9. Traditional political authority. 10. Rites de passage. 11. Tribal economy. Often some academicians with a grim view of India's future mention to the numerous secessionist battles raging in different parts of the multiethnic multi religious nation. Of course politicians and nationalists take instant umbrage. But ask them to explain the mountain call for disunion and chances are that an accusing finger will point at some foreign power. We have always refused to acknowledge the disenchantment of our people. Almost all our northeastern states are in various stages of insurgency. Open conflict in some places uneasy cease fires in others and in the rest the beginnings of what could end up in another violent call for autonomy. Meghalaya is one state of Northeast India that remained calm during achieving the status of a state. The northeast is largely cut off from mainland India and in these remote pockets unhappy youngsters are easily prone to feeling persecuted. They feel their community is singled out because they belong to a different ethnic stock. This resentment if not addressed can easily be fanned into violence. It happened in Kashmir. It happened in Nagaland and in Manipur. And it could happen in Meghalaya too. The people in Meghalaya have simply voiced their concerns. The urge to preserve their customs and hence oppose any policy which adversely affect their culture. It is not that the Khasi are desperate to cling to their customs. Much has changed in the past 50 years. As for example the Nongkrem dance is hosted by the Syiem of Khyrim custodian of the original tribal religion in a society that is now mostly Christian. Syiem himself is no hatchet wielding grass skirted savage who lets off alarming threatening whoops. Instead he is a gentle 48 year old doctor dressed in suit and tie who speaks flawless English. He talks of education opportunities and infrastructure. Zealous missionaries have produced a highly literate population in Meghalaya that has happily adopted leather jackets and MTV. The book gives a contemporary scenario of Khasi culture which withstood against the onslaught of winds of change. 106 pp. …

Paperback. Condizione: As New. New. The pages of this book unfold the remarkable potential of an industry called MICE (Meetings Incentives Conferences Exhibitions). A chronicle on the travails of an Indian MICE professional and a haunting that changes his life in the course of the eight days of narration. Sense the gripping tension that underscores the narrative and the scathing insight that it offers. The profound catharsis of the amalgamation of the narrator's identity with the industry's outcry is ironically highlighted by the editorial treatment of the book as coffee table read. A must read for all associated with the industry. 114 pp.…

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents Preface. 1. The Holy Buddha. 2. The Holy Sangha. 3. The Holy Tripitaka. 4. Basic teachings of the Holy Buddha i. Three essential characteristics. ii. Dependent origination. iii. The Law of Karma. iv. Ahimsa. v. Nirvana. 5. Selected sermons and sayings of the Holy Buddha i. Digha Nikaya. ii. Majjhima Nikaya. iii. Samyutta Nikaya. iv. Anguttara Nikaya. v. Khuddaka Nikaya. 6. Dhamma for the Laity Introduction. i. A virtuous lay follower. ii. A happy householder. iii. Moral code for The Laity. iv. Conditions of welfare and progress. v. Life's highest blessings. vi. Causes of downfall. vii. The code for women. viii. Nirvana and the Laity. 7. Non Canonical Pali works. Appendix Mahayana Sutras. Bibliography. From the Preface This book presents an exposition of the teachings of the Holy Buddha in His own words as recorded in the Pali Canon the sacred scriptures of Theravada Buddhism followed by the Buddhist countries of South East Asia. The study begins with a brief life sketch of Gautama the Buddha and is followed by a chapter on the Bhikkhu Sangha a unique monastic institution founded by the Holy Buddha. An analysis of the entire Pali Canon the Tripitaka is given in the third chapter. The basic teachings of the Holy Buddha are presented in the fourth chapter. In the fifth chapter are presented selected sermons and sayings of the Buddha derived from all the five Nikayas of Sutta Pitaka. This chapter is not only the longest chapter but is also the very life of this book. The sermons of the Buddha specifically addressed to the Laity and/or meant for the lay Buddhists have been put together in the sixth chapter. And in the seventh chapter has been given a brief resume of Milinda panha (Questions of King Milinda) and two other Non Canonical Pali Works. 336 pp.…

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents Preface. 1. The long tradition. 2. Schism in Jaina order. 3. Anekanta the life Jaina philosophy. 4. The soul. 5. Ahimsa the essence of Jainism. 6. Non possession. 7. Acara. 8. Doctrine of Karma. 9. The Nirvana. 10. God. 11. Jainism and Indian life. As the title of the work may also suggest Introducing Jainism is an epitomised presentation of the themes and theories of Jaina religion and philosophy. It covers Puranas on one hand and on the other the history of Jainism along with the schismatic currents which developed in the Jaina order. This work includes in a brief and lucid way the treatment of Anekantevada and the principles of soul Ahimsa Karma ethics liberation and Godhood. These doctrines are elucidated and explained in the modern perspective both social and national which in turn may be expected to arouse interest and curiosity of the readers for a deeper and critical study of Jainistic thought and reality. 147 pp.…

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents Preface. 1. A stranger's touch. 2. The perfect murder. 3. The reluctant bride. 4. Kesar pista. 5. Sweet dreams princess. 6. The last word. 7. The Yakshi. 8. An afternoon visit. 9. Watch me while I sleep. 10. Hanuman's honour. 11. Another name for Durga. 12. Going first. 13. The obituary. 14. The survivor. 15. A life less ordinary. 16. The burden. 17. Earthly treasures. 18. A breath of air. 19. Bhogeswar's Bihu. 20. Colours of spring. 21. Buried secrets. 22. Autumn sonata. 23. Tsunami. 24. Yesterday once more. 25. Anuradha's spring. 26. Blossoms of words. 27. A family man. From the preface A Stranger's Touch Indrani Raimedhi proves once again her ability to weave magic out of everyday situations. With her sparse yet lyrical prose Raimedhi conjures up the pathos dreams and desires of believable characters whether it is the unfulfilled housewife transformed by her visit to a beauty parlor a child with a terrible secret or a young girl coping with her personal tragedy in the World Trade Center bombing. The impact of her stories linger long after they are read and they reveal the full kaleidoscope of life with all its grand drama unexpected surprises and bitter sweet feelings. With a veteran journalist's felicity for exactitude Raimedhi paints her canvas with bold strokes and wastes no time in plunging into the heart of each gripping story. The book is sure to captivate the discerning reader with the sheer beauty of its evocative language the delineation of memorable characters and the power of its narration. 186 pp. …

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. Reprint. Contents 1. The voyage. 2. New Goa. 3. Old Goa as it was. 4. Old Goa as it is. 5. Return to Panjim. 6. The population of Panjim. 7. Seroda. 8. Education professions and oriental studies. 9. Adieu to Panjim. 10. Calicut. 11. Malabar. 12. The Hindoos of Malabar. 13. The Moslem and other natives of Malabar. 14. The land journey. 15. First glimpse of Ooty. 16. Life at Ooty. 17. Life outside Ooty. 18. Inhabitants of the Neilgherries. 19. Kotagherry Adieu to the Blue Mountains. 366 pp. …

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgement. Introduction. 1. Mass communication and family planning behaviour. 2. Perception of interpersonal communication and contraception. 3. Incentives and contraceptive behaviour. 4. Value of children and family planning behaviour. 5. Socio economic status and contraceptive behaviour. 6. Utilization of health services. 7. Multiple determinants of family planning. 8. Summary and implications. Bibliography. Appendix. Communication constitute the crucial strategy for educating people to change their knowledge attitude and behaviour for acceptance of any innovation. In the field of health and population communication has been universally adopted in IEC Programmes for expeditiously promoting these programmes. In fact World Bank aided most of the programmes all over the world adopted effective communication strategies to promote family planning. In this context the present book is based on such World Bank aided population education programme implemented in the State of Andhra Pradesh India. Out of this education programme communication constitute the core area of IEC Programme which has been extensively and holistically highlighted in this book. This book is a valuable and successful communication strategy useful for all development communication. It will be a handy book needed for all extension education's bahavioural scientists social scientists social workers health educators population scientists and management professionals. It will be a valuable addition to all the libraries in the world for both academicians and practitioners of welfare programmes. 162 pp.…

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents Acknowledgement. Preface. 1. Labour distribution in Indian economy. 2. Productivity and wages in Indian manufacturing. 3. Capital output and capital labour ratios in Indian manufacturing. 4. On technological choice in a developing economy. 5. Economics of employment. 6. Population pressure and economic development. 7. Change in the pattern of Indian manufacturing. 8. Price situation and the plan. 9. Agricultural development. 10. The automobile industry of India. 11. Productivity in the coal mining industry of India. 12. Political economy of globalisation. 13. Economic reform and Indian manufacturing. 14. Economic reform and the emerging middle class. 15. Epilogue. Appendices. Industrialisation covers such a wide field that it is almost impossible to identify the contours of its expanse. This work primarily revolves around manufacturing mainly as a whole its features variables ratios as well as selected individual industry. It is in retrospect in the sense that it traces aspects in the early planning era. While concentrating on manufacturing it could not ignore other related phenomena like labour distribution as well as sectoral contribution to the GDP the population pressure the true implication of employment expansion in the context of industrialisation technological choice and the modern technological revolution as well as the most growth oriented industry. Towards the end it brings to the forefront the world phenomenon of globalisation economic reforms in India its features impact on sectoral proportionality and on manufacturing the deficiencies and the orientation. It is in this second section that the prospect of industrialisation is implicit and the tasks ahead of the nation in some respects concretely stated not only to make a meaningful advance but also to sustain its existence in a globally competitive world economy. 186 pp.…

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents Foreword. Preface. 1. Medical studies. 2. Training in Calcutta. 3. Experiences in North Wales. 4. Experiences in England. 5. Back in India. A Doctor's Memoirs An Inside Story of the medical Profession has been written from the wide personal experiences of the author from his student days in the Medical College his training period as a junior doctor and his professional life later. Dr. Gogoi trained in India as well as in North Wales and England. Apart from Gynaecology and obstetrics he also worked in medicine and surgery as a resident. His varied experiences in all these branches are well depicted in the book which will let the reader know about many things which the doctor is confronted with his success failures happiness and the unpleasant moments in the busy life he leads. His vivid descriptions of the dissected human body in the anatomy dissection hall a labouring woman's distress and also happiness on the delivery table a practicing doctor's hectic life a seriously ill patient's struggle for survival are delicately put before the reader who will find the book very interesting. 198 pp.…

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents I. Foundational clarifications 1. Science philosophy religion. 2. Religion a grand wish fulfilling device. 3. The debt that a philosopher owes to society. II. Philosophical impact of new ontology 4. Ask legitimate questions get legitimate answers. 5. The problem of identity in the context of universal change. III. Dabblings in epistemology 6. Radical realism knowledge changes the knower not the object. 7. Knower of the flux also a flux. 8. Nature of our knowledge full stops Vs. semi colons. 9. Hume's scepticism misplaced and unwarranted. 10. Subjectivity even without a soul. IV. Revolution in ethics and axiology 11. Freedom although no free will. 12. Luck=objective factors beyond our control. 13. Value need satisfaction. 14. Moral doer and reaper illusion and reality. 15. Truth beauty and goodness none is the other. V. Fears and hopes 16. Destiny of man. 17. Immortality with a difference. Philosophical Semi colons is an attempt to provide alternative rational solutions to some of the ageold problems in philosophy. Readers will be quite amazed to read Prof. Bandiste's solutions as well as dissolutions. In some of them he has effected what can be called a Copernican revolution by showing that while people searched in vain for a solution in the objective factor it was actually existing in the subjective factor or the reverse. He is quite realistic as well as original at a number of places like in finding freedom even in the deterministic context in identifying the real nature of the moral doer and reaper in his refutation of Hume in his discovery of the nature of truth beauty and goodness in his discovery of a new inter relationship among science philosophy and religion in locating subjectivity even in the absence of soul and so on. He presents the philosopher in a new light in The Debt that a philosopher owes to society. Readers will find something novel in each one of the solutions provided by him. At many places he disillusions us in a surprising way. Since Prof. Bandiste believes that the real philosophy must be philosophy of life his solutions are basically meant for bettering the qualitative aspect of life. Being rational also means being nearer to common sense. This is how every well meaning person whether or not technically a student of philosophy can understand the book and find it of much relevance. The lucid style of the book makes the whole reading easy and charming and yet revealing and useful. 164 pp.…

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents Preface. 1. Space as a paradigm. 2. The Mekong as an objective space. 3. The imagined space of the Mekong. 4. The savages and the Mekong space. 5. The civilizational space of the Mekong. 6. The Mekong as a map of kinship relations. 7. The mythic cartography of the Mekong. 8. The Mekong and the production of colonial space. 9. The Mekong and the production of the post colonial space. Conclusion. Bibliography. The Mekong the 12 largest river in the world has been generally celebrated for its awe inspiring rapids its pristine beauty and unparalleled landscape. As the 7 longest river in Asia is perceived as endlessly meandering through exotic lands inhabited by colourful tribes speaking mutually unintelligible tongues. Taking the reader beyond these stereotyped images the present monograph explores for the first time the Mekong in its dialectical relationship with the mainland South East Asia unfolding its dynamic role in the formation of great civilizations of the region. The author who has returned to the Mekong region several times since 1970 offers an intimate dispassionate analysis of the overpowering influence this mighty river exercises over the lives of the millions of people who dwell in its fertile valley or on the slopes and peaks of mountains along its banks. Using the nuances of the spatial metaphor the nine successive sections of this study skillfully demonstrate how the Mekong encapsulates a much wider world than its objective physical space where spatial practices of the savage and the civilized could be seen in proper perspective. The pre colonial indigenous knowledge about the Mekong emerges from a meticulous study of the mythic cartography embedded in the local literature both oral and written. Finally the Mekong at the centre stage of colonial and post colonial Asia stimulates deeper concern for a world confronted with the dilemma of development. In brief The Mekong River remains equally indispensable to the historians anthropologists and geographers of world civilizations and offers a rich harvest of rewarding insights to the policy planners of Asia. 200 pp.…

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents Foreword. Preface. 1. Land and the people. 2. Political history. 3. Martial tradition. 4. System of governance. 5. Places of pilgrimage. 6. Life of the people. 7. Industry and trade. 8. Religious beliefs and superstitions. 9. Fairs festivals and folk songs. 10. Art and literature. 11. Epilogue. Bibliography. This book has been conceived to fulfil a long felt needs of a popular book on Garhwal Kumaon hills. Though in past few years particularly after the creation of Uttaranchal state many books have been added but these generally relate to the history of the region. This book tries to cover all important aspects of the history and culture of the people so as to produce a complete picture of the region. The main objective of the book is to familiarize the new generation of Uttaranchalis (Paharis) born and brought up outside the state with the land of their forefathers. To this end the book not only includes chapters on the history and geography of the region but also on the life of people their religion and beliefs art and literature folk and songs and dances etc. It is hoped that the book generates an urge for pilgrimage among the readers and inspires them to make a journey of the land of Gods (Deva bhumi). An epilogue had been added at the end of the book. 234 pp.…

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents Preface. Foreword. 1. Who is he to me. 2. The mystique of the Mahanayak. 3. The Himalaya of Grace or an ocean of kindness. 4. Behind closed doors. 5. After Samadhi. 6. Sri Ram Mandir. 7. Miracles at the holy place (Spiritual Dham). 8. Chitrakoot Gayatri Siddhpeeth and International Ramayan Conferences. 9. International Ramayan Conferences a divine grace. 10. A vision of Lord Ram in Ramayan Conferences. 11. Ramayan and the spiritual revival of the world. 12. The Ramarchaa and why he loves it. 13. The Lord appears at the Divine Marriage Ceremony. 14. When He presides success follows. 15. He also inspired the First World Hindi Conference. 16. The Great Guru's blessing through a foreigner. 17. Grace showered on Vivekanand and Murari Bapu. 18. He who guides my life seeks to view it. 19. My Guru was Maharshi Narad. 20. Mahanayak speaks. 21. Predictions. 22. Memorable divine incidents. 23. The Ram Janm Bhumi Mandir at Ayodhya. 24. Some important matters. 25. This book is both The Gita and The Ramayan. 26. The machines for distributing boons and accepting sins. 27. To save humanity from a Cataclysm. 28. When doom pursues only a saint rescues. 29. Dance to your tune. 30. What is a divine vision. 31. Yes I did get Darshan but How. 32. My hesitation cleared by Goswami Tulsidas. He is an enigma. He transcends space and time. Centuries ago His inspiration had helped Saint Tulsi Das in composing the Ram Charit Manas and later certified it. The great poet himself had acknowledged the grace of Lord Shankar in the composition of the great epic. Copious references to the phrase Shankar Roopinaam appear in this book while alluding to the Great Guru. His worldly antecedents extending to several centuries past remain unknown or undisclosed. He never deemed it necessary to disclose His identity or His past even to His chosen disciple Shri Upendraji of Gayatri Siddhpeeth Khadesar Kanpur in whose presence He took Samadhi in an obscure and inaccessible spot in the Himalayas hinting only this much that His Samadhi would extend to a couple of centuries. He however assured the discipline of His grace benevolence and guidance as and when needed. Before going on the long Samadhi He demonstrated the power of Traatak by completely drying up a green and full grown tree by a mere terse look and subsequently restoring the tree to its original lively and green state by a benevolent glance. Before He took Samadhi the great Guru had demonstrated and taught Upendraji the rare Yogic feat of Parakaaya Pravesh or the transmigration of one's Praana in to a dead person's body and rendering the body alive and the subsequent restoration of the Praana to its original body. Adi Shankaracharya was reported to have performed a similar act earlier. Innumerable other miracles pertaining to the Mahayogi have been referred to in this book. They defy reason and only deep faith can comprehend them in the proper perspective. As was perhaps pre ordained Shri Lallan Prasad Vyas had the good fortune of experiencing to some extent the grace and benevolence of the Mahanaayak along with Shri Upendraji. Shri Vyas has ventured to bring out his book as a token of his gratitude and fulfillment for the benefit of the blessed ones who stand destined to share the grace bestowed by the great Mahayogi. 214 pp.…

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents Acknowledgements. First word. 1. Historical backdrop emergence of Ahmadnagar Kingdom and its relations with the neighbouring powers down to 1535. 2. Mughal Khandesh relations (1526 1601) Prelude to the Mughal advance into Ahmadnagar. 3. The relations of Mughal Empire with the Ahmadnagar Kingdom (1526 72) circumstances leading to the dispute over Berar. 4. Mughal relation with Ahmadnagar (1572 95) circumstances inducing Akbar to resort to the use of force against Ahmadnagar. 5. Mughal invasion of Ahmadnagar (1595 1600). 6. Ahmadnagar's struggle for survival (1601 16) Role of Malik Ambar and his reorganization of Ahmadnagar State. 7. Mughal relations with Ahmadnagar (1617 26) Khurram's campaigns and the impact of his revolt. 8. Mughal Ahmadnagar relations (1627 36) extinction of the Ahmadnagar Kingdom. 9. Settlements of 1636 significance of the Mughals Treaties with Bijapur and Golkonda. 10. The Safawids response to the Mughal Expansionist Drive in the Deccan (1605 22). Conclusion. Bibliography. Index. Most of the modern studies on the theme of relations of the Mughals with the Deccan kingdoms are centred around either on the Deccan policy of the Mughals or their political aims in the Deccan. But these studies do not fully explain the varied problems relating to the relations of the Mughal Empire with the Deccan kingdoms. The present work is an attempt to study the relations of the Mughal Empire with one of the Deccan states namely Ahmadnagar which from its very inception was involved in the complex pattern of relationship with its northern neighbours viz. Khandesh Gujarat and Malwa. Simultaneously with its Southern neighbours it was involved in mutual conflicts on one or the other issue. Because of their role played in the Deccan politics the Nizam Shahi rulers attracted the active attention of the Mughal emperors from a very early date. In this work the Mughals growing involvement in the affairs of the Deccan Kingdoms in the context of their relations with Ahmadnagar down to its final extinction has been examined in the light of contemporary Persian texts and records. While dealing with the Mughal Ahmadnagar relations the role played by the Safawid rulers of Iran has also been examined in a separate chapter. Whether their official moves against Qandahar were really planned to divert the Mughal military pressure on the Deccan Kingdoms is analysed in the light of a diplomatic correspondence available in the contemporary Persian chronicles and insha collections. 168 pp.…

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. Reprint. Contents Preface. 1. The Hindu Home. 2. The Hindu daily round. 3. The Hindu woman's religion. 4. The Hindu sacred thread. 5. The Hindu sacred marks. 6. The Hindu tonsure. 7. Hindu marriages. 8. Unorthodox Hindu marriages. 9. Hindu diet. 10. Hindu festivals. 11. Hindu mendicity. 12. Hindu funerals. 13. unorthodox Hindu funerals. 14. Hindu omens. 15. Hindu ornaments. Appendix on social reforms. Glossary of the Hindu terms. Index. 426 pp. …

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents Preface. 1. Indian English prose past and present/A.N. Dwivedi. 2. R.N. Tagore's Shantiniketan a religious treatise/Indrani Mukherji. 3. Swami Vivekananda a gifted pioneer of religious and mystical prose/Neeru Tandon. 4. Gandhi's The Story of My Experiments with Truth a critical story/L.N. Mishra. 5. Sri Aurobindo's philosophical prose/B.R. Nagpal. 6. J.L. Nehru as a prose writer/O.P. Budholia. 7. Pt. Nehru's prose style/A.N. Dwivedi. 8. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan as a prose writer/Suresh Chandra Dubey. 9. The dawn of independence 1947 1988/Satish Kumar. 10. Nirad C. Chaudhuri the autobiographer as a historian and social chronicler/R.S. Pathak. 11. Burial of the motherland a critical appraisal of Nirad C. Chaudhuri's The Autobiographer of an Unknown Indian/Nilanshu Kumar Agarwal. 12. Naipaul's India and mine/Nissim Ezekiel. 13. Critical issues in Nissim Ezekiel's prose a conceptual analysis/Krishna Mohan Pandey. 14. Suspended judgement as a literary device a note on Ved Mehta/D.A. Shankar. Bibliography. Notes on the contributors. Index. India English Prose has been successful in capturing the attention of writers of essays and reviews of pamphlets and journals of educational tracts and literary critical pieces of biographies and autobiographies of short stories and novels. During the days of the Indian Renaissance (1820 1900) Indian English prose received an unprecedented impetus and various thinkers educationists journalists and reformers raised some burring issues of the day. The lead provided by Raja Ram Mohan Roy was remarkably backed up by Ram Gopal Ghose Keshab Chandra Sen M.G. Ranade B.G. Tilak G.K. Gokhale Rabindranath Tagore Swami Vivekanand Sri Aurobindo Mahatma Gandhi Jawaharlal Nehru S. Radhakrishnan Raghunathan Nirad C. Chaudhuri Ved Mehta and many others. The present critical anthology consists of some fourteen essays and papers written by thoughtful scholars. Some of the literary luminaries mentioned above and their texts have been minutely examined in it. This critical anthology will hopefully prove useful to teachers students and researchers alike. 218 pp.…