Download or read book THE MAHABHARATA written by Ramesh Menon and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2006-07-20 with total page 724 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mahabharata is the more recent of India's two great epics, and by far the longer. First composed by the Maharishi Vyasa in verse, it has come down the centuries in the timeless oral tradition of guru and sishya, profoundly influencing the history, culture, and art of not only the Indian subcontinent but most of south-east Asia. At 100,000 couplets, it is seven times as long as the Iliad and the Odyssey combined: far and away the greatest recorded epic known to man. The Mahabharata is the very Book of Life: in its variety, majesty and, also, in its violence and tragedy. It has been said that nothing exists that cannot be found within the pages of this awesome legend. The epic describes a great war of some 5000 years ago, and the events that led to it. The war on Kurukshetra sees ten million warriors slain, brings the dwapara yuga to an end, and ushers in a new and sinister age: this present kali yuga, modern times. At the heart of the Mahabharata nestles the Bhagavad Gita, the Song of God. Senayor ubhayor madhye, between two teeming armies, Krishna expounds the eternal dharma to his warrior of light, Arjuna. At one level, all the restless action of the Mahabharata is a quest for the Gita and its sacred stillness. After the carnage, it is the Gita that survives, immortal lotus floating upon the dark waters of desolation: the final secret! With its magnificent cast of characters, human, demonic, and divine, and its riveting narrative, the Mahabharata continues to enchant readers and scholars the world over. This new rendering brings the epic to the contemporary reader in sparkling modern prose. It brings alive all the excitement, magic, and grandeur of the original-for our times.
Download or read book Twenty Seven Names of Hanuman From Parashara Samhita written by Koushik K and published by Koushik K. This book was released on 2021-12-29 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Parāshara Samhita gives us a very special mantra of hanuman called sundari prathama mantra , which is a collection of names , though it is a collection of hymns it is not just a hymn but also counted as a single mantra. Since it is a collection of 27 names and does not openly contain any beeja mantras, it can be chanted by everyone. Hence this book is an effort to comment on those particular names and explain them backed by the sacred text parāshara Samhita and other sacred scriptures. Each epithet of Hanuman describes us about a unique quality or aspect of hanuman or a great deed performed by him. This mantra is chanted for accomplishing all kinds of puruṣārtha (four accomplishments of life, dharma (righteousness) artha (wealth) kāma (desire) and moksha (liberation) by the grace of lord hanuman.
Download or read book Bheema Hanuman written by KAMALA CHANDRAKANT and published by Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 1971-04-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Both are known for their extraordinary strength and valour. Both are the sons of Vayu, the wind god. Hanuman lived in the Tretayug serving Sri Rama while Bheema, a contemporary of Krishna, lived in the Dwaparyug. The Mahabharata narrates the story of an encounter between the two mighty brothers.
Download or read book Mahabharata For Children written by Neela Subramaniam and published by Sura Books. This book was released on with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hanuman written by ANANT PAI and published by Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 1971-04-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Mahabharta A Summary For Beginners written by Madhavan Kutty Manikath and published by Author's Ink Publications. This book was released on with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mahabharta : A Summary For Beginners
Download or read book Penguin Companion to the Mahabharata written by Bishnupada Chakravarti and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2007-11-13 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mahabharata is one of India's most revered epics - a transcendental, monumental literary and spiritual narrative with contemporary resonance. One of the founding epics of Indian culture, the Mahabharata is transfused with ancient Indian wisdom. It is the foremost reference for classical Indian civilization and has great influence on Indian and South-East Asian religion, art, literature and popular culture. At its core, it tells the story of an apocalyptic eighteen-day war for territorial power which pined brothers against brothers and sons against fathers, ended one age and began another. The epic's spiritual message unfolds through the many digressions and subplots of the story which presents sweeping visions of the universe and captivating glimpses of divinity. The Mahabharata also introduces one of Hinduism's most well-loved gods, Krishna, whose religio-philosophic discourse on the four human goals--kama, artha, dharma and moksha-is contained in the most important Hindu text, the Gita. This companion chronologically recounts the events of the Mahabharata, also providing the reader with - An episode-by-episode outline of the Mahabharata - Interesting, little-known facts about the epic - An account of a journal on how the Pandavas spent their twelve years in exile - A compilation of mythological concepts with detailed explanations - New insights into the spectrum of characters - Mythical place-names and their present names and locations - User-friendly information valuable for students, scholars and the general reader alike
Download or read book Hanuman written by Vanamali and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-03-25 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An interpretive look at the stories of Hanuman, one of the most beloved gods of the Hindu pantheon • Contains 36 of the most important Hanuman stories with commentary on spiritual lessons, yogic practices, and Vedic astrology • Reveals how Hanuman symbolizes the human mind and the highest potential it can achieve • Explains how Hanuman has the ability to bestow strength and devotion Best known for his role in the Ramayana, Hanuman’s playful nature, amazing physical powers, and selfless devotion to Lord Rama have made him one of the most beloved gods in the Hindu pantheon. As a monkey, he symbolizes the ever-restless human mind. He teaches us that, though everyone is born an animal, anyone can attain the heights of spiritual evolution through perseverance and ardent discipline. Having perfected his mind through bhakti (selfless devotion) to obtain his powers, Hanuman embodies the highest potential we can achieve. In this book, Vanamali recounts 36 legendary Hanuman stories--from his birth to his adventures in the Ramayana--and reveals the spiritual lessons, yogic practices, and Vedic astrology aspects they contain. Vanamali shows how Hanuman has the ability to bestow selfless devotion and strength to his devotees and that following his example is the surest path to attracting the blessing of Rama.
Download or read book Bheema and Hanuman written by Editor: Anant Pai Author: Kamala Chandrakant Illustrator: M.N.Nangare and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bheema was the strongman of the Pandavas in the Mahabharata. So was Hanuman the ape in the Ramayana. For both, the poets held that their powers were the gift of the wind-god, their parent. The two face each other in this story from the Mahabharata. Du
Download or read book Jaya Short Stories of the Pandavas written by SA Krishnan and published by SA Krishnan. This book was released on 2019-10-11 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mahabharatha is the largest epic in the world. It speaks of the surrounding circumstances and the subsequent war of Kurukshetra fought between the five Pandava brothers against their hundred Kaurava cousins. Despite starting with a smaller army, the five Pandavas won the war with the help of Krishna, the Dark Lord of Dwaraka. Here are a collection of small stories of the Pandavas brothers from the Mahabharatha: 1. Dhaumya, the priest of the Pandavas 2. Bheema and the Saugandhika flowers 3. Uloopi 4. The Golden Mongoose 5. Upa-Pandavas, the sons of the Pandavas
Download or read book Hanuman s Tale written by Philip Lutgendorf and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2007-01-11 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hanuman, the devoted monkey helper of Rama and Sita, has long been recognized as a popular character in India's ancient Ramayana epic. But more recently he has also become one of the most beloved and worshiped gods in the Hindu pantheon - enshrined in majestic new temples, but equally present in poster art, advertising, and mass media. Drawing on Sanskrit and vernacular texts, classical iconography and modern TV serials, and extensive fieldwork and interviews, Philip Lutgendorf challenges the academic cliché of Hanuman as a "minor" or "folk" deity by exploring his complex and growing role in South Asian religion and culture. This wide-ranging study examines the historical evolution of Hanuman's worship, his close association with Shiva and goddesses, his invocation in tantric ritual, his physical immortality and enduring presence in sacred sites, and his appeal to devotees who include scholars, wrestlers, healers, politicians, and middle-class urbanites. Lutgendorf also offers a rich array of entertaining stories not previously available in English: an expanding epic cycle that he christens the "Hanumayana." Arguing that Hanuman's role as cosmic "middle man" is intimately linked to his embodiment in a charming and provocative simian form, Lutgendorf moves beyond the Indian subcontinent to interrogate the wider human fascination with anthropoid primates as boundary beings and as potent signifiers of both Self and Other.
Download or read book Hanuman Chalisa Explained written by Koushik K and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Karlakattai written by Dr. K. Jothi Senthil Kannan and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2019-11-13 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This explanatory training handbook of the traditional Indian physical training and defence art, Karlakattai, includes demonstrations and explanations of all its sixty-four rotations, along with their physical and mental health benefits. It is with pride that this book is released as the Tamils’ traditional physical training manual for the first time.
Download or read book Marvels and Mysteries of the Mahabharata written by Abhijit Basu and published by One Point Six Technology Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 2013-11-17 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tails and Tales written by Reeja Radhakrishnan and published by Penguin Random House India Private Limited. This book was released on 2022-11-28 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet the troublesome mouse who carries the gigantic Ganesha; a humble fish who saves the world from a devastating flood; the vulture-king Jatayu who dies while attempting to rescue Sita, and many more. There are animals and birds who lead a quest, forge a friendship, avenge a wrong or save the world like a superhero. Let's delve into their adventurous world and celebrate their heroism and valour! The stories in this sumptuously illustrated gift edition showcase the diversity and wealth of our rich folklore while sharing the timeless wisdom imbued in them.
Download or read book Meraki written by Girija Gopalakrishnan and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2018-04-03 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the story of Nitya, a girl who enjoyed growing up but refused to become a ‘groan up’. For her, life was an endless journey, somewhat like Alice of ‘Alice in wonderland’. Her father had travelled right across India for work, and as a result, the entire family was always and forever, caught up in the cultural crossfire of North and South. Yet, it was fun straddling both the worlds and making the most of the plenitudes life had to offer. Her marriage took her to another entirely different world where she found herself thrown into a strange, modern, and liberal, yet disturbed world. Life turns full circle as she returns to the city of her childhood and youth, and looks at the travails of the present generation from the perspective of a wanderer’s soul. The angst felt by Nitya is: why is the human society reeling in the grip of greed, intolerance and hatred. With better access to basic necessities, comforts, technology, intellectual resources and faster communication, life in the present times should have been more peaceful, accommodating and non- threatening. But sadly, that is not true! Where have “we, the people” gone wrong?
Download or read book Hanuman written by B. K. Chaturvedi and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
