Download or read book Questioning Ramayanas written by Paula Richman and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wide-ranging examination of the many different versions of India's greatest epic, the Ramayana, focusing on versions that subvert the dominant readings of the work.

Download or read book Hinduism written by Roshen Dalal and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2014-04-18 with total page 1068 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An invaluable encyclopedia of Hinduism Hinduism is one of the world’s oldest religions; an amalgam of diverse beliefs and schools, it originates in the Vedas and is rooted in Indian culture. Hinduism: An Alphabetical Guide illuminates complex philosophical concepts through lucid definitions, a historical perspective and incisive analyses. It examines various aspects of Hinduism, covering festivals and rituals, gods and goddesses, philosophers, memorials, aesthetics, and sacred plants and animals. The author also explores pivotal ideas, including moksha, karma, dharma and samsara, and details the diverse commentaries on the Bhagavad Gita and other important texts. Citing extensively from the regional languages, the book describes Hinduism’s innumerable myths and legends, and looks at the many versions of texts including the Ramayana and Mahabharata, placing each entry in its historical context and tracing its evolution to the present. • Outlines all eighteen major Puranas, the 108 Upanishads, and a selection of Vaishnava, Sahiva and Tantric texts • Provides quotations from rare original texts • A product of years of research, with a wide range of entries

Download or read book Shabri Ke Ram written by Tulika Singh and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2018-01-04 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of Shabri is about a small tribal girl who runs away from home to find answers to her inner conflicts. She meets her teacher who shows her the right path and the right way to achieve it. Story takes us around to show virtues of patience and inner strength. It shows us that no matter what our caste, education, wealth or looks, it is always possible to attain the truth through pure devotion and simplicity.

Download or read book Embodying Tara written by Chandra Easton and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2023-12-12 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Realize the power of Tara, the Buddhist goddess of compassion, within yourself in this modern guide to her 21 forms. Explore down-to-earth meditations and stories of real women who embody Tara's qualities. Tara, the Buddhist goddess of compassion, can manifest within all of us. In this illustrated introduction to Tara's twenty-one forms, respected female Buddhist teacher and practitioner Dorje Lopön Chandra Easton shows you how to invite Tara’s awakened energy to come alive in yourself through: insight into core Buddhist concepts and teachings; meditations; mantra recitations; and journal exercises. The relatable stories from Buddhist history and the author’s personal reflections will give you the tools to live a more compassionate life, befriend your fears, and overcome everyday challenges. Find out how important women and movements in modern history have achieved this through their own embodiment of Tara's enlightened activities. The stories of Jane Goodall, Nawal El Saadawi, Oprah Winfrey, Vandana Shiva, Black Lives Matter, Me Too, and others will inspire you to bring these aspects of Tara into the world in creative and socially conscious ways for the benefit of all.

Download or read book Ramayana The Eternal Journey written by Jawahar Pandit and published by Blue Rose Publishers. This book was released on 2023-10-15 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Eternal Journey is the first work of its kind in the area of Indian philosophy and spirituality. It throws new light on the subject of Indian spiritualism and mysticism and brings out lucidly the hidden universal aspects of the Ramayana. The book encompasses the entire field of ethical thought of India, critically and comparatively with appropriate references to the original sources. It is a highly competent and thorough study of the cultural evolution of India, from the ancient to the contemporary period, both from the logical and humanistic points of view. In a world filled with chaos and noise, discover the path to inner serenity and profound spiritual awakening with this book. This transformative guide offers a profound journey into the realms of self discovery. mindfulness and enlightenment. Drawing from ancient wisdom and contemporary insights, Jawahar takes the readers on a captivating exploration of the human spirit and its connection to the universe and the creator. Through a blend of insightful teachings, introspective exercises and inspiring anecdotes, this book invites you to uncover your true self, tap into universal wisdom and forge deeper connections. "Ramayana The eternal journey" is not just a book -It's a companion for those seeking spiritual growth and deeper connection to themselves and the world around them. Let these pages be your guide as you embark on a profound journey of self-discovery, inner peace and spiritual evolution.

Download or read book Real Sadhus Sing to God written by Antoinette E. DeNapoli and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2014 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this groundbreaking book, Antoinette Elizabeth DeNapoli examines the everyday religious worlds and lived practices of female Hindu ascetics (sadhus) in the north Indian state of Rajasthan. Real Sadhus Sing to God is the first book-length study to explore the ways that female sadhus perform and create gendered views of asceticism through their singing, storytelling, and sacred text practices .

Download or read book Prema Vahini written by Sri Sathya Sai Media Centre and published by Sri Sathya Sai Media Centre . This book was released on 2022-11-15 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Addressing a mammoth gathering at Gudur some years ago, Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba said, “You will not be wrong to call Me Premaswarupa (Embodiment of Love).” In fact, Baba showers love (prema), seeks love, and establishes love in the heart of the individual, the fabric of society, and the complex of nations. Humanity, which has lost its way and is shivering in terror, unable to control the evil that it has generated by its insane pranks, needs Baba’s grace and love to allay its neurosis and bring it back to the light. Baba said twenty-two years ago that He would inaugurate His task of recreating and reforming man on the true basis of dharma when He had completed thirty-two years of stay here upon the Earth. In 1958, when He reached that moment, He blessed the venture of a monthly magazine, and he named it Sanathana Sarathi, a name full of the fragrance of the Gita and the Lord’s role as the charioteer of whoever selects Him as the guide. It is significant that the very first series of articles that Baba wrote for the Sanathana Sarathi was Prema Vahini (Stream of Divine Love). These discourses are collected in this book as they were first presented, in English translation. Truth (sathya), dharma, peace (santhi), and love are the four pillars of the new world of the Sai era, and under Baba’s guidance, humanity has to discover peace through love. For that task, this book will be of great help, for while reading it, you are in touch with the very source of love; while translating its message into action, you are visibly led on by the grace of the Lord Himself; while enjoying the thrill of spiritual practice (sadhana) prescribed here, you are responding to the majesty of the very Ocean of Mercy. N. Kasturi Editor, Sanathana Sarathi

Download or read book The Children of Assi written by Marc J. Katz and published by Department of Religious Studies University of Goteborg. This book was released on 1993 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Welcoming Rama written by Krishna's Mercy and published by Krishna's Mercy. This book was released on 2024-03-04 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Those great saints, who are knowers of dharma and greatly fortunate, spoke these words to me: ‘Rama will visit your very pious ashrama. Along with Saumitra [Lakshmana], you should offer Rama the greatest hospitality as your guest. Thus after seeing Him, as a benediction, you will ascend to the eternal realm.’” (Shabari speaking to Lord Rama, Valmiki Ramayana, Aranya Kand, 74.15-16)

Download or read book Encyclopaedia of Indian Literature written by Amaresh Datta and published by Sahitya Akademi. This book was released on 1988 with total page 936 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Major Activity Of The Sahitya Akademi Is The Preparation Of An Encyclopaedia Of Indian Literature. The Venture, Covering Twenty-Two Languages Of India, Is The First Of Its Kind. Written In English, The Encyclopaedia Gives A Comprehensive Idea Of The Growth And Development Of Indian Literature. The Entries On Authors, Books And General Topics Have Been Tabulated By The Concerned Advisory Boards And Finalised By A Steering Committee. Hundreds Of Writers All Over The Country Contributed Articles On Various Topics. The Encyclopaedia, Planned As A Six-Volume Project, Has Been Brought Out. The Sahitya Akademi Embarked Upon This Project In Right Earnest In 1984. The Efforts Of The Highly Skilled And Professional Editorial Staff Started Showing Results And The First Volume Was Brought Out In 1987. The Second Volume Was Brought Out In 1988, The Third In 1989, The Fourth In 1991, The Fifth In 1992, And The Sixth Volume In 1994. All The Six Volumes Together Include Approximately 7500 Entries On Various Topics, Literary Trends And Movements, Eminent Authors And Significant Works. The First Three Volume Were Edited By Prof. Amaresh Datta, Fourth And Fifth Volume By Mohan Lal And Sixth Volume By Shri K.C.Dutt.

Download or read book Who Shares Your Grief written by Raj buddhiraja and published by Kitabghar Prakashan. This book was released on 2005 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Memoirs of the authoress.

Download or read book The Journey from Ayodhya to Ram Setu written by K. N. Singh and published by Book Rivers. This book was released on 2023-03-19 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Social Equality in Rama Charit Manas written by Mr RAJESH KUMAR CHOPRA and published by ANURADHA PRAKASHAN . This book was released on 2023-12-08 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About the Book Goswami Tulsidas, who wrote Shri Rama Charit Manas, was the greatest poet of his era. The Hindu society at the time of Tulsidas was experiencing the most deep-rooted evil, the Varna or Caste systems. The People of Shudra Varna were deprived of social, religious, and educational rights. In such an environment, Tulsidas tried to remove all social in equalities through his creation, Shri Rama Charit Manas, dedicated to the devotion of Lord Rama, and built a platform for everyone, where all discrimination is erased. He was aware of their conditions and reflected this perspective in the epic. He showed the right way through, Lord Rama, who treated them at par and befriended and embraced them. The author, R.K Chopra, comes from a religious family of Varanasi, which Published Shri Rama Charit Manas in 1930s. In this book, he has tried to present a literary interpretation of supposedly controversial verses in the epic and illustrated the Poet's support for Social Equality

Download or read book Tattv loka written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 1068 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Mantras Lessons From Ramayana for the Modern Day Manager written by K N Raghavan and published by Leadstart Publishing Pvt Ltd. This book was released on with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How are some managers able to accomplish their task with ease and elan, while others fall behind? Ramayana, renowned as one of the two great epics of our land, is widely considered a holy book as it depicts the life of Lord Rama. However, a careful reading of this work also brings out the greatness of Lord Rama as a leader, who rose above self-actualization and attained self-transcendence. This epic also tells us the stories of many others such as Bharata, Lakshmana, Hanuman, Vibhishana, Jatayu, Sampati and various female characters including Sita, Mandodari, Taara etc. Each one of them has a message to convey, which is useful in tackling challenges and managing difficult situations in the modern world. In addition to conveying important lessons in management, Ramayana also carries a message regarding protection and conservation of the environment, which is of contemporary relevance. The author has skillfully extracted life lessons from the Ramayana that are relevant even today and presented it in an engaging narrative. This book is a must read for individuals aspiring for personal happiness, professional success and environmental sustainability.

Download or read book Prabuddha Bharata written by and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 846 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Gender of Caste written by Charu Gupta and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Caste and gender are complex markers of difference that have traditionally been addressed in isolation from each other, with a presumptive maleness present in most studies of Dalits (“untouchables”) and a presumptive upper-casteness in many feminist studies. In this study of the representations of Dalits in the print culture of colonial north India, Charu Gupta enters new territory by looking at images of Dalit women as both victims and vamps, the construction of Dalit masculinities, religious conversion as an alternative to entrapment in the Hindu caste system, and the plight of indentured labor. The Gender of Caste uses print as a critical tool to examine the depictions of Dalits by colonizers, nationalists, reformers, and Dalits themselves and shows how differentials of gender were critical in structuring patterns of domination and subordination.