Download or read book Initiation written by Narendra Kohli and published by Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 2016-11-21 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The absence of earthly logic in the popular versions of Rama-Katha and especially the absence of human rationality in the plot construction of Ramcharitamanas provoked me to a great extent. All the background events which caused the birth of Rama, were of little interest to me, as they were not the experience of our daily life and hence offered little possibility of any rational explanations. My aim, in any case was not to provide any reasoning as to why the ?avatar? took place, but to oppose injustice. The opposition to injustice, in the Rama- Katha begins in the Sidhashrama of Vishwamitra. However this entire episode related to Vishwamitra is quite mushy in the popular versions of Rama-Katha. What were the rakshasas doing near Sidhashrama? What shapes did their atrocities take away kill him? Was Vishwarhitra capable of handling rakshasas on his own? If yes, why did he not do so? Why did he choose Rama and none but him to slay the rakshasas? Against what backdrop of events did Rama agree to help Vishwamitra? What was the nature of the qualifications that Rama possessed to carry out the entrusted task?
Download or read book Popular Hinduism Stories and Mobile Performances written by Mrinal Pande and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2022-06-24 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book addresses the recent transformations of popular Hinduism by focusing upon the religious cum artistic practice of Ramkatha, staged narratives of the Ramcharitmanas. Focusing on the sensory and media experiences, the author examines the aesthetics and dynamics of the Ramkatha ethnoscape through participant-observation in everyday practices, and how it particularly, translates politics from the realm of religion. Besides being socially constructed, the Ramkatha heavily relies on technologies for its production and continuation. Negotiated through a telling of Hindu religious stories, the mediated voice of Morari Bapu, a former school-teacher turned narrator, is a major medium of performance transposed into multiple media such as theatre, stage, music and spectacle. The book engages with voice as a vehicle of meaning to scrutinize its discursive production, imagination and re-production across mobile contexts. It investigates how the transnationally disseminated practices re-contextualize religious subjectivities of an affective community enmeshed in spatio-sensorial modes. The book will be of interest to academic audiences in the fields of South Asian Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, as well as Performance Studies and Religious Studies.
Download or read book Icons of Grace written by Nityanand Charan Das and published by Penguin Random House India Private Limited. This book was released on 2022-05-27 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The path to spiritual understanding can be a confusing one. The manic pace of the present age has loosened the threads that tied our ancestors to prayer and faith. But role models could still help us find our way back. In Icons of Grace, respected ISKCON monk Nityanand Charan Das introduces readers to the lives of twenty-one extraordinary people who served as spiritual guides, through their teachings and through personal example. At one level, the lives of these great souls-from Mirabai and Ramanujacharya to Sant Tukaram and Adi Shankaracharya-are a practical demonstration of the most essential spiritual principles. In relating them, though, Nityanand Charan Das aims not just to record the richness of their cultural and spiritual legacies but also to convey to readers the lessons one can learn through one's daily actions and choices. Icons of Grace is inspiring. It also offers hope: however imperfect our journey has been thus far, spiritual redemption is accessible to us all.
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 Guru Initiation Puja Handbook written by SWAMI RAM CHARRAN and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-04-18 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THIS IS A PROCEDURE OF ACCEPTING A DISCIPLE INTO THE CLAN OF TEACHERS AND GREAT MASTERS OF THE VEDIC KNOWLEDGE. THE STUDENT IS ACCEPTED BY THE TEACHER IN THIS CEREMONY SO THAT ALL THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE GURUS CAN BE TRANSFERRED TO THE STUDENT DISCIPLE WHO WILL EVENTUALLY BECOME A GREAT MASTER ALSO TO HELP MANY PEOPLE AND WILL BE GUIDED PROPERLY FOR SUCCESSFUL LIVING IN THE UNIVERSE
Download or read book Pratibha India written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tribhuvana Sutras for the Tribhuvana A guide to your solutions written by Morari Bapu (Chitrakutdham Trust) and published by Blue Rose Publishers. This book was released on 2023-07-06 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book captures the profound conversations held by Morari Bapu, a renowned saint of India, during the Covid-19 pandemic. Seated under a sacred banyan tree in his village called Talgajarda in Gujarat, he reached millions globally through video, delving into Indian mythology and spirituality. The book compiles the learnings from these conversations with his followers, addressing their queries and providing meaningful insights. Bapu's daily discourses, known as 'Hari Katha,' touched subjects that are based on Sutras (meaningful extracts), offering enduring potency and meaning to our lives. The book transcribes these dialogues into evocative summaries, capturing the essence of each day's theme and message. It serves as a source of inspiration and guidance, offering a pathway to healing and introspection during challenging times.
Download or read book Echoes of Faith written by Amod Desai and published by Amod N Desai. This book was released on 2024-04-14 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As we delve into the annals of history to recount the tale of Ram Janmabhoomi - a narrative entwined with faith, politics, and identity - it is paramount to approach this account with sensitivity and objectivity. The Ram Janmabhoomi conflict, far beyond a legal dispute over a parcel of land in Ayodhya, has been deeply ingrained in the collective memory of a nation, resonating with millions across religious and cultural boundaries. The narrative of Ram Janmabhoomi is not just a chronicle of events that unfolded over decades but a reflection of India's evolving socio-political landscape. It is a story that spans centuries, tracing back to pre-historic times and stretching into the modern era of legal battles and mass movements. This story is not merely about the bricks and mortar of a disputed structure but the intertwined relationship between faith and identity, law and justice, history and chronological facts. In this book, we embark on a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted layers of the Ram Janmabhoomi struggle. We traverse its historical foundations, the fervent emergence of the Ayodhya movement, the intricate legal battles, the eventual resolution by the Supreme Court of India, and the broader implications for Indian society. Each chapter serves as a testament to the issue's complexity, illuminating the religious sentiments, political aspirations, legal arguments, and the quest for communal harmony. The long-term impact on Hindu-Muslim relations and communal harmony in India remains a topic of debate. In 2019, the response to the Supreme Court's verdict on the Ram Janmabhoomi issue was primarily measured by calls for peace and communal harmony from various quarters. We acknowledge the diverse perspectives that this topic encompasses and respect the profound emotions it stirs. The aim is not to advocate a singular viewpoint but to present a balanced understanding of how the Ram Janmabhoomi issue shaped and was shaped by the myriad dimensions of Indian life. This book is an endeavor to chronicle a significant chapter in India's history that will be remembered for generations as a cornerstone in the country's journey towards grappling with its diverse heritage and charting its path forward. As readers embark on this journey through the pages of history, it is hoped that they gain insights into the events that transpired and the underlying currents of cultural, religious, and national identity that the Ram Janmabhoomi struggle represents. This is a story of a nation's struggle with its past, its present, and the implications for its future. Welcome to the journey of Ayodhya's struggle. Objective of this book In this book, our primary objective is to delve into the multifaceted aspects of the Ram Janmabhoomi issue. This topic sits at the intersection of history, religion, and politics in India, which is Bharat, and simultaneously affects the entire world. Many research studies have led to chronological evidence shared in this book. This exploration aims to comprehensively understand the complexities and nuances surrounding the history, faith, and belief of righteousness around this sacred struggle. The book seeks to unravel the layers of this struggle by examining its historical roots, religious significance, and the political dynamics that have shaped its discourse. This book aims to inform and foster a deeper understanding of the complexity of the Ram Janmabhoomi struggle. It endeavors to navigate through the layers of history, faith, and politics to offer a nuanced narrative that respects diverse viewpoints and contributes to an informed discourse.
Download or read book Navrattan Bodh Katha written by Kirit Bhai and published by Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd.. This book was released on 2005 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Book on Trial written by Girja Kumar and published by Har-Anand Publications. This book was released on 1997 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Existence of the freedom to read, write, print, publish, discuss, debate, and dispute creative writing and dissident writing in India.
Download or read book Sri Sri Sankardeva written by Sanjib Kr Borkakoti and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ramayana Stories in Modern South India written by Paula Richman and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2008-03-06 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fresh perspectives on the classic Indiana epic.
Download or read book Dalit Politics in Contemporary India written by Sambaiah Gundimeda and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-10-14 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a ground-breaking intervention on Dalit politics in India. Challenging received ideas, it uses a comparative framework to understand Dalit mobilisations for political power, social equality and justice. The monograph traces the emergence of Dalit consciousness and its different strands in north and south India — from colonial to contemporary times — and interrogates key notions and events. These include: the debate regarding core themes such as the Hindu–Muslim cleavage in the north and caste in the south; the extent to which Dalits and other backward castes (OBC) base their anti-Brahminism on similar ideologies; and why Dalits in Uttar Pradesh (north India) succeeded in gaining power while they did not do so in the region of erstwhile Andhra Pradesh (south India), where Dalit consciousness is more evolved. Drawing on archival material, fieldwork and case studies, this volume puts forward an insightful and incisive analysis. It will be of great interest to researchers and scholars of Dalit studies and social exclusion, Indian politics and sociology.
Download or read book Gods on Earth written by Peter van der Veer and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-12-17 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the result of the long interest in Hindu pilgrimage which was encouraged during his study of Sanskrit and Hinduism It provided a detailed historical anthropology of Ayodhya, which argues that religious values can reflect political and economic processes. This is Volume 59 of the London School of Economics Monographs on Social Anthropology.
Download or read book Worship Yourself written by Sachchidanand Sahay and published by Allied Publishers. This book was released on 1996 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the life of Rāma, b. 1937, Hindu saint.
Download or read book India Since Independence Making Sense Of Indian Politics written by Ananth V. Krishna and published by Pearson Education India. This book was released on 2011-09 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book India Since Independence Making Sense of Indian Politics written by Ananth and published by Pearson Education India. This book was released on 2008 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: India Since Independence: Making Sense of Indian Politics is a comprehensive account of India's post-independence political history. It discusses the emergence of Mahatma Gandhi,the role of Indian capitalists in the freedom struggle, the predominance of the Congress party, rise of Indira Gandhi, Congress split of 1969, the infamous Emergency of 1975, the decline of the party, and the formation and demise of the Janata Party. It covers the political scenario in various states; the Bofors scandal; and the Ayodhya campaign.
