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 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 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 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 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 72 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 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 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 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 Meeting Hanuman written by Krishna's Mercy and published by Krishna's Mercy. This book was released on with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sugriva, the chief of the forest dwellers in Kishkindha, was resting in his safe haven on the top of Mount Rishyamukha, a place where his estranged brother Vali could not attack him. Though he was safeguarded from the powerful influence of his brother, Sugriva was by no means in a peaceful condition. At every second of the day there was trepidation, as someone could be coming to attack him. Therefore it wasn’t surprising that when he saw two handsome and well-built young men carrying weapons approaching his forest, he became a bit apprehensive. These two princes seen from a distance appeared to be very powerful, and they were certainly not in the right place. The forest was meant for the animals and the ascetics, so the presence of two such powerful fighters was certainly conspicuous. As any good leader would do, Sugriva approached his most trusted aide and asked him to go down and meet the two princes. “See what they want, for I’m afraid they might be assassins sent by Vali to do me in.” Sugriva’s chief minister was no ordinary person. He was none other than Shri Hanuman, one of the most famous divine figures in the world. The wonderful details of his subsequent meeting with the two princes, Shri Rama and Shri Lakshmana, are nicely related in the ancient poem called the Ramayana. Hanuman is known as the greatest devotee of Lord Rama, who is Himself an object of worship. The accounts of their initial meeting give insight into the glorious nature of Hanuman and also indicate that his wonderful characteristics were readily identifiable to the one person whose opinion matters, the one entity who all the world has been trying to find and please since the beginning of time. Meeting Hanuman is a collection of twenty one essays discussing the different verses from the Ramayana that describe Hanuman’s meeting with the two princes of the Raghu dynasty, Rama and Lakshmana, who were searching for Sita Devi, Rama’s wife. As whoever has Hanuman’s association is forever benefitted, Rama’s reunion with Sita and the permanent alleviation of Sugriva’s fears would both have their genesis in this wonderful meeting.
Download or read book The Great Golden Sacrifice of the Mahabharata written by Maggi Lidchi Grassi and published by Random House India. This book was released on 2011-11-20 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stunningly lyrical work, The Great Golden Sacrifice of the Mahabharata reinterprets Vyasa’s epic from Arjuna’s point of view. As Arjuna relives the battle of Kurukshetra, he senses a profound change coming upon himself. He begins to understand the true meaning of surrender and sacrifice. The book comprises three parts, narrated principally by Arjuna. Part I takes us through the childhood and youth of the Pandavas and Kauravas, the game of dice, the Pandavas’ exile, and ends with the armies arrayed for battle at Kurukshetra. Part II recounts the battle itself, and the teachings of the Bhagvad Gita. Part III presents a moving and brilliantly original take on the Mahabharata, as Lidchi-Grassi gives a voice to the forgotten victims of every war—the ordinary citizens who must pick themselves up, and resume the business of life. An old order has been swept away, but can the new age—the Kali Yuga—help lessen human strife and misery? Vastly ambitious in scope and epic in scale, The Great Golden Sacrifice of the Mahabharata is an astonishing read.
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 453 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 The Kathakali Complex written by Phillip B. Zarrilli and published by Abhinav Publications. This book was released on 1984 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: -----------
Download or read book The King Who Turned into a Serpent and Other Thrilling Tales of Royalty from Indian Mythology written by Sudha Madhavan and published by Hachette India. This book was released on 2022-05-25 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A prince born with four arms and a third eye. A princess who inspired a cowherd to become a great poet. A king so generous he sacrificed himself to feed a bird. A queen skilled beyond compare in warfare. Awe-inspiring fighters, feisty leaders, exemplary friends, mighty monarchs, expert cooks and super-strong sleepyheads... Who were these multifaceted rulers who stood out among the hundreds in the lore of our land? From Shibi Chakravarti to Bhoja, from Vidyottama to Meenakshi, from Yudhishthira to Nahusha, and from Shishupala to Nala - what was extraordinary about them and their times? In over 15 fascinating stories, this charmingly illustrated book takes you to the kingdoms, courts, palaces and battlefields of glorious royals, who shaped our values and made their place forever in our epics and legends.
Download or read book Falling Water Rising Mist Reflections on Life in Essays and Poems written by Nilima Krishna Jayaraman, MD and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-08-13 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Falling Water, Rising Mist, author Dr. Nilima Krishna Jayaraman offers a collection of a lifetime of gleanings as she straddles two cultures and keeps a balance between her roles as a physician and a home maker. She journeys through decades of experiences, seamlessly weaving a rich tapestry of personal values and light, playful flippancy, interspersed with spiritual insights, universal love, appreciation, and sensitivity toward all of nature. Jayaraman's musings feature a variety of topics including her parents, husband, children, family, friends, plants, pets, patients, and the planet. Words that have filtered through deep consciousness have been faithfully transcribed here to encourage all to think deeply, live fully, and tread lightly and joyfully through this journey of life. Spiritually uplifting and thought provoking with a touch of humor, the poems and essays have the ability to tickle the funny bone and touch a chord in the heart.
Download or read book Kathakali Dance Drama written by Phillip Zarrilli and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2003-09-02 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kathakali Dance-Drama provides a comprehensive introduction to the distinctive and colourful dance-drama of Kerala in South-West India for the first time. This landmark volume: * explores Kathakali's reception as it reaches new audiences both in India and the west * includes two cases of controversial of Kathakali experiments * explores the implications for Kathakali of Keralan politics During these performances heroes, heroines, gods and demons tell their stories of traditional Indian epics. The four Kathakali plays included in this anthology, translated from actual performances into English are: * The Flower of Good Fortune * The Killing of Kirmmira * The Progeny of Krishna * King Rugmamgada's Law Each play has an introduction and detailed commentary and is illustrated by stunning photographs taken during performances. An introduction to Kathakali stage conventions, make-up, music, acting, and training is also provided, making this an ideal volume for both the specialist and non-specialist reader.
Download or read book Bhima With a strength of 1000 elephants written by Sandhya Ilango and published by Dr Ilango Sivaraman. This book was released on 2018-05-13 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bhima one of the strongest of all men.was born to a heavenly father - God of winds- and to a human queen, Kunti. In spite of his enormous strength, he faced many risks and attempts in his life. He faced all these challenges - The story is extracted from Mahabaratha,one of the epics from Indian shores. The essence of the story is given with many illustrations for the children to understand.
Download or read book The Mahabharata of Krishna Dwaipayana Vyasa Translated Into English Prose written by and published by . This book was released on 1884 with total page 1028 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
