Download or read book Introversion written by Writer Muttakanna and published by Pencil. This book was released on 2023-09-04 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Introversion: Journey For Life" is a captivating and feel-good book that takes readers on an inspiring voyage of self-discovery and spiritual awakening. The story revolves around Yogesh, a young and ambitious boy who finds himself trapped in the monotony of his everyday life until a recurring dream propels him towards an extraordinary quest. After encountering a wise beggar who advises him to seek answers in the 12 Jyotirlingas of India, Yogesh embarks on a soul-stirring pilgrimage. His journey takes him through diverse landscapes, ancient temples, and encounters with fascinating nomads who become unexpected mentors. Along the way, Yogesh learns profound life lessons that shape his perspective on the true meaning of existence.

Download or read book What Exactly Is A Shiva Lingam written by Mr. Rahul Dudhane and published by Rahul Dudhane. This book was released on with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Shiva lingam is an aniconic representation of Lord Shiva. Hindus worship Lord Shiva mostly in the form of a Shiva lingam, but its meaning has been one of the most debated topics. There are mainly two groups; one believes it is a sexual organ and others believe it is not. They both give many different arguments in the support of their perspective. With the advent of science and technology, one more group has emerged which strongly believes that there is some sort of science behind the concept of Shiva Lingam. But what are the reasons behind this confusion? 1. There are some stories in the Hindu scriptures that depict it as a sexual organ while some stories say it is a column of fire. 2. Many different meanings of the words linga and yoni. 3. Ancient pillar/phallus worship. 4. Different practices of different Hindu sects. 5. The shape of a Shiva lingam. In February 2010, the encyclopedia Britannica removed a sentence about Shiva lingam from its article.“In temples and private shrines, Shiva is ... worshipped in the form of the lingam, or phallus, often embedded in the yoni, the symbol of the female sexual organ.”It is believed that it did so because of the pressure of Netizens, but I doubt that a website like Britannica would do so unless there is some valid reason behind it. When we talk about religion, the scriptures are of utmost importance. Therefore, in this book, I have sought refuge mainly in scriptures to determine what exactly a Shiva Lingam is, but I have also considered other things like archaeological evidence, logic, history, science, etc. I am sure that this book would not only answer what a Shiva lingam really is but also you would learn many new things about Hinduism.

Download or read book The Magical Journey of the 12 Jyotirlingas A Child s E book with Stories and Illustrations written by Bhaktishala and published by Bhaktishala. This book was released on 2024-03-08 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 🌟 Celebrate Maha Shivratri with Bhaktishala's Exclusive E-Book - The Magical Journey of the 12 Jyotirlingas 🌟 This Maha Shivratri, immerse yourself in divine spirituality as Bhaktishala proudly presents our latest e-book: "The Magical Journey of the 12 Jyotirlingas." Crafted with love and devotion, this e-book is a treasure trove of stories showcasing the 12 divine manifestations of Lord Shiva, each accompanied by breathtaking illustrations to captivate the hearts of both young and old. 📚 What’s Inside: - Enchanting stories of all 12 Jyotirlingas - Stunning, colorful illustrations that bring each tale to life - A spiritual voyage across India's sacred landscapes - A perfect blend of mythology and culture to engage young minds 🎉 A Gift of Devotion: As we celebrate the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri, let's deepen our connection with the divine. "The Magical Journey of the 12 Jyotirlingas" is not just a book; it's an experience, a way to introduce the younger generation to our rich spiritual heritage with stories that resonate with love, bravery, and devotion. ✨ Download Your Copy Today! ✨ Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of India's spiritual legacy. Download your copy now and embark on a journey of enlightenment and discovery. Let's spread the light of knowledge and devotion this Maha Shivratri. Share this post, and let's celebrate the spirit of Shiva together!

Download or read book The Major Gods of Hinduism written by Ahsi Ayir and published by Mahesh Dutt Sharma. This book was released on 2023-12-06 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hinduism is a very liberal religion. It is eternal and, despite having many deities in it, it is a supporter of monotheism. Hindus believe that God is one; only names are many. Hurting someone is the greatest sin, and charity is the greatest virtue. Service to the people is the service of God. Hinduism resides in the mind, rites, and traditions of Hindutva. In Hinduism, gods and goddesses are an integral part of the colorful Hindu culture. The main deities of the Vedic period are Indra, Agni, Soma, Varuna, Prajapati, Savita, and the goddesses Saraswati, Usha, Prithvi, etc. In later Hinduism, new gods and goddesses came in the form of many incarnations, such as Ganesha, Shri Rama, Shri Krishna, Hanuman, Kartikeya, Surya, Chandra, etc., and goddesses called mothers, such as Durga, Parvati, Lakshmi, Sheetla, Sita, Radha, Santoshi, Mahakali, etc. All these deities are mentioned in the Puranas and their total number is said to be 33 types. They are: 8 Vasu, 11 Rudra, 12 Aaditya, 1 Indra and 1 Prajaapati. According to the Puranas, Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva are the supreme powers and members of the Trinity. They are the rulers of nature. Without their permission, not even a leaf moves here. One more special thing—all the deities' works are divided. No one interferes in any particular area. Everyone has also been given their respective powers for the performance of the work. Apart from all this, the cow is also worshipped as a mother in Hinduism. It is believed that the entire 33 categories of deities reside in the cow. Many trees, rivers, animals, birds, mountains, etc. are worshipped here as God. Hindu gods and goddesses have also taken many incarnations to protect religion and humanity. Among them, 10 incarnations of Lord Vishnu are considered prominent: Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Vamana, Narasimha, Parashurama, Rama, Krishna, Buddha, and Kalki. The Kalki incarnation is the twenty-fourth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, which is set to take place at the end of the current Kali-yuga. His various forms are worshipped with full devotion and belief in the country and abroad. It is also said in religious texts that the deities may have different names, but all bless their devotees equally. The stories of the origins of various Hindu gods are given in the present book. There may be similarities in some of the stories. I have compiled these from the Vedas, Puranas, and Upanishads. I hope the readers will find it interesting and informative.

Download or read book Women Gender and Art in Asia c 1500 1900 written by MeliaBelli Bose and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-07-05 with total page 739 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women, Gender and Art in Asia, c. 1500?1900 brings women's engagements with art into a pan-Asian dialogue with essays that examine women as artists, commissioners, collectors, and subjects from India, Southeast Asia, Tibet, China, Korea, and Japan, from the sixteenth to the early twentieth century. The artistic media includes painting, sculpture, architecture, textiles, and photography. The book is broadly concerned with four salient questions: How unusual was it for women to engage directly with art? What factors precluded more women from doing so? In what ways did women's artwork or commissions differ from those of men? And, what were the range of meanings for woman as subject matter? The chapters deal with historic individuals about whom there is considerable biographical information. Beyond locating these uncommon women within their socio-cultural milieux, contributors consider the multiple strands that twined to comprise their complex identities, and how these impacted their works of art. In many cases, the woman's status-as wife, mother, widow, ruler, or concubine (and multiple combinations thereof), as well as her religion and lineage-determined the media, style, and content of her art. Women, Gender and Art in Asia, c. 1500?1900 adds to our understanding of works of art, their meanings, and functions.

Download or read book Omkareshwar and Maheshwar written by and published by Goodearth Publications. This book was released on 2011 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Incredible Temples and Sanatan Sanskriti Vol 2 written by Hari Prakash Gupta and published by Blue Rose Publishers. This book was released on 2024-03-02 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, "The Incredible Temple and Sanatan Sanskriti "author has endeavoured to focus on the Hindu temples of Karnataka, Tamil Nādu, Kerala & Odisha. They are amongst the most ancient, architectural, archaeological and heritage temples. These are eminently known for huge statutes, Mandapas, Towering super structures, Gopuram etc. They all Glorify Hindu Culture and scriptures viz. Puranas, Itihas, Vedas etc. The stories given there are vividly captured on more than life size carvings made from sandstone, soapstone, granite etc. One is awe struck how our ancestors created such masterpieces, with now considered, primitive tools and implements. This book is a tribute to our great forefathers who through their skills, dedication and pains taking labour over the centuries created such poetry in stone.

Download or read book India written by Diana L Eck and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2013-03-26 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A spiritual history of the world's most religiously complex and diverse society, from one of Harvard's most respected scholars. India: A Sacred Geography is the culmination of more than a decade's work from the renowned Harvard scholar Diana L. Eck. The book explores the sacred places of India, taking the reader on an extraordinary trip through the beliefs and history of this rich and profound place, as well as providing a basic introduction to Hindu religious ideas and how those ideas influence our understanding of the modern sense of "India" as a nation.

Download or read book Journey with an Invisible Power written by Morari Bapu and published by Blue Rose Publishers. This book was released on 2024-08-21 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience an unprecedented spiritual journey led by revered spiritual leader Pujya Morari Bapu and 1008 devoted followers in 'Journey with an Invisible Power'. This historic pilgrimage spans 12,000 kilometers over 18 days, covering the twelve sacred Jyotirlingas, revered as abstract representations of Lord Shiva in Hindu mythology. Beginning from the icy heights of Kedarnath, accessible by air, horseback, or foot, the journey starts in Rishikesh, the base for a railway pilgrimage. At each Jyotirlinga, Morari Bapu and the pilgrims visit temples, seek divine blessings, and engage in spiritual discourses from Ram Charita Manas, weaving together tales and legends associated with each site. Living aboard parallel trains for 18 days, they also visit sacred temples like Jagannath Puri, Tirupati, and Dwarka, culminating at Somnath in Gujarat, the final Jyotirlinga, before concluding in Talgajarda, Morari Bapu's ancestral village. This travelogue captures the poetic beauty of the journey, exploring each destination's essence and delving into temple history, architecture, and legends. It unveils Morari Bapu's daily routine and shares previously undisclosed poignant moments, offering an enchanting voyage where mortal and immortal realms converge in a soul-stirring experience.

Download or read book Hindu Pilgrimage written by Prabhavati C. Reddy and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-03-26 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years, changes in religious studies in general and the study of Hinduism in particular have drawn more scholarly attention to other forms of the Hindu faith that are concretely embodied in temples, icons, artworks, rituals, and pilgrimage practices. This book analyses the phenomenon of pilgrimage as a religious practice and experience and examines Shrî Shailam, a renowned south Indian pilgrimage site of Shiva and Goddess Durga. In doing so, it investigates two dimensions: the worldview of a place that is of utmost sanctity for Hindu pilgrims and its historical evolution from medieval to modern times. Reddy blends religion, anthropology, art history and politics into one interdisciplinary exploration of how Shrî Shailam became the epicentre for Shaivism. Through this approach, the book examines Shrî Shailam’s influence on pan-Indian religious practices; the amalgamation of Brahmanical and regional traditions; and the intersection of the ideological and the civic worlds with respect to the management of pilgrimage centre in modern times. This book is the first thorough study of Shrî Shailam and brings together phenomenological and historical study to provide a comprehensive understanding of both the religious dimension and the historical development of the social organization of the pilgrimage place. As such, it will be of interest to students of Hinduism, Pilgrimage and South Asian Studies.

Download or read book Angels Of The Lost World written by and published by Ajay Garg. This book was released on with total page 589 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Impact Of Vaastu On Nations Religious Historical Places written by Kuldeep Saluja and published by Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 2021-03-13 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shri kuldeep Saluja, the author, has a special interest in Vaastu & astrology. He has studied these subjects For 30 years in a scientific manner and many times has challenged the orthodox and traditional beliefs too. He keeps all his advices scientific. He has not only advised in India but in more than 60 countries of the world. he has published "pyramid vaastu-shirf dhokha" A very successful book in addition to 284 books on Vaastu & fengshui. His work has been published by many famous publishing houses of the country. His articles also have been published in many Indian magazines and in many languages. friends! This Earth is one but some people are happy & comfortable and others are living just miserable life. You might have come across this Question sometime in your life. Similarly some cities are famous outstandingly. Why? there are several prayer houses/religious places belonging to all the religions on the face of Earth but only few attract people in big numbers. Why? the author has tried to explain all the facts in this book that when religious places, palaces, historical places & nations are affected by Vaastu then how flats, houses & industries can remain unaffected by Vaastu effects? this book may be useful to the students who seek to get knowledge of Vaastu practically.

Download or read book Living Thoughts of the Ramayana written by Sukhdeva and published by Jaico Publishing House. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the ages, a number of versions of the Ramayan have been written by great sages such as Valmiki and Tulsidas. All versions provide a multidimensional view of the perfect life. In Living Thoughts of the Ramayana, Sukhadeva enlightens the reader about the real nature of the man and the world. He aims at reforming the present worldconsciousness and ultimately creating universal peace and happiness. Notably free from doctrines, this work is a penetrating study of the importance of the Ramayana and its relevance to social structures, political administration and spirituality. The teachings of Swami Vivelananada are also an important source of inspiration for the author. All readers will enrich their live both materially and spiritually by reading this unique work.

Download or read book Teenage Diaries A Coming of Age Collections of Poems written by Ms.Sathyasri K. and published by JEC PUBLICATION. This book was released on with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teenage Diaries: A Coming of Age Collection of Poems" is a poetry collection that delves into the life of teenagers. Each poem in this book reveals the truths and emotions of our minds, written in simple and relatable language. With 50 poems, you will discover the magic of adolescence and realize you are not alone in this journey. These poems serves as a window into the truth and authenticity of teenage life, expressed through simple yet profound language. Whether it is about love, identity, friendship, or the challenges faced by youngsters.As teenage perspectives evolve with each generation, this book will be cherished for capturing the emotions and perceptions of today's youth.

Download or read book First Step To Spirituality written by Aarna Saboo and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2021-05-19 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered why Lord Ganesha is worshipped first or why Goddess Tulsi is offered to Lord Vishnu? What are the 12 stories of Jyotirlingas in India that makes them so spiritual to worship? Why did Lord Vishnu transform himself to different forms to save humanity? This book brings incredibly fascinating stories for the young minds that are curious to know interesting stories about the Indian Hindu mythology.

Download or read book The Four Dhamas of the Himalayas written by Trilochan Dash and published by Soudamini Dash. This book was released on 2017-07-03 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It gives a description of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunetri, the four Dhamas or Sacred Places of the Himalayas.

Download or read book The Spectrum of the Sacred written by Baidyanath Saraswati and published by Concept Publishing Company. This book was released on 1984 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: