Download or read book Slayer Of Kamsa written by Ashok K Banker and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2013-12-01 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forewarned by a prophecy, the demonic King Kamsa orders every newborn to be put to the sword. But even in the womb, the unborn Krishna uses powerful magic to cast a spell across the entire kingdom on the night of his birth. The stage is set for the epic clash of the childgod and the terrible forces of evil with the birth of Krishna, the slayer of Kamsa ... The fantastic adventures of the Hindu god Krishna have entertained and inspired people for millennia. Playful cowherd, mischievous lover, feared demon-slayer - the legendary exploits of this super-being in human form rival the most rousing fantasy epics. Now, the author of the Ramayana Series, the hugely successful epic retelling of the ancient Sanskrit poem, works his magic once again with the tales of Krishna. All the pomp, splendour and majesty of ancient India come alive in this extraordinary eight-book series.
Download or read book Krishna Bk 1 Slayer Of Kamsa written by Ashok K Banker and published by Harper. This book was released on 2010-11-03 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forewarned by a prophecy, the demonic King Kamsa orders every newborn to be put to the sword. But even in the womb, the unborn Krishna uses powerful magic to cast a spell across the entire kingdom on the night of his birth. The stage is set for the epic clash of the childgod and the terrible forces of evil with the birth of Krishna, the slayer of Kamsa ... The fantastic adventures of the Hindu god Krishna have entertained and inspired people for millennia. Playful cowherd, mischievous lover, feared demon-slayer - the legendary exploits of this super-being in human form rival the most rousing fantasy epics. Now, the author of the Ramayana Series, the hugely successful epic retelling of the ancient Sanskrit poem, works his magic once again with the tales of Krishna. All the pomp, splendour and majesty of ancient India come alive in this extraordinary eight-book series.
Download or read book Lord Of Mathura written by Ashok K Banker and published by Harpercollins. This book was released on 2012-08-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A gopa against a king, a nephew against his uncle - the Slayer of Kamsa returns to Mathura to fulfil the prophecy in the fourth book of the Krishna Coriolis Series As Krishna grows into manhood, Kamsa grows ever more desperate to kill his nemesis. With Jarasandha's aid, the rakshasa king launches a relentless campaign of demonic assaults against Krishna and his fellow Vrishnis. Young gopi Radha realizes that Krishna cannot possibly return her love when the fate of all humankind is in his hands. Using wily machinations, Kamsa forces his nephew to return to the city of this birth and the stage is set for the showdown between the boy-god and the Lord of Mathura.
Download or read book Krishna in History Thought and Culture written by Lavanya Vemsani and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2016-06-13 with total page 527 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Krishna is a central figure in Hinduism, a religion that has been a fundamental force for thousands of years. This accessible encyclopedia covers texts, practices, scholarship, and arts related to Krishna from the earliest known sources on. As Eastern religions and related practices such as yoga become increasingly popular, there is a need for resources that explain where these practices come from and what they mean. This is one of those works. Krishna is central to Hindu philosophy, theology, art, architecture, and literature, and an understanding of Krishna will give students greater understanding of the role of Hinduism around the world. Yet this isn't just a book on religion. The encyclopedia also provides insights into Indian and world history and into contemporary concerns, fostering respect for religious and cultural diversity. Entries on a wide range of subjects related to Krishna cover India and other places where major Krishna religious centers and temples are established worldwide. Articles draw from classical Indian sources dating back as far as 1300 BCE and from folk and worldwide literature, including mythology from Jainism and Buddhism. The book's alphabetical organization, cross references in each entry that highlight related entries and further readings, and topical and thematic lists will facilitate in-depth research.
Download or read book The Modern Review written by Ramananda Chatterjee and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 742 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes section "Reviews and notices of books".
Download or read book The Divine Consort written by John Stratton Hawley and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Papers presented at a conference held June 1978 at Harvard University, sponsored by the Center for the Study of World Religions.
Download or read book Bhajanamritam 1 written by M.A. Center and published by M A Center. This book was released on 2014-11-09 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Compilation Of The Devotional Songs Of Mata Amritanandamayi And Their Meanings. Children, The Sweetness Of Devotion Is Something Unique. Only If Medicine Is Applied To The Wound After Cleaning It With Antiseptic, Will It Heal. In The Same Way, First Purify Your Mind With The Antiseptic Of Devotion To God Then Apply The Medicine Of Knowledge. Contents: Bhajans; Slokas And Mantras, Index Of Volume 1; Index Of Bhajanamritam Volumes 1-4. Published By The Disciples Of Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, Affectionately Known As Mother, Or Amma The Hugging Saint.
Download or read book Materials for the Study of the Early History of the Vaishnava Sect written by Hemchandra Raychaudhuri and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Medieval Indian Literature Surveys and selections written by Ayyappappanikkar and published by Sahitya Akademi. This book was released on 1997 with total page 936 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Volume Has Two Parts, Surveys Of All The Languages And Selections From Three Languages Assamese, Bengali And Dogri.
Download or read book The Student s Sanskrit English Dictionary written by Vaman Shivaram Apte and published by Motilal Banarsidass Publ.. This book was released on 1988 with total page 680 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The present Dictionary is designed to meet the long-felt need of the English knowing reader, who is interested in the study of classical as well as modern Sanskrit. It covers a very large field-epics such as the Ramayana and Mahabharata, Puranas and Upapuranas, Smrti and Niti literature, Darsanas or Systems of Philosophy, such as Nyaya, Vedanta, Mimamsa, Sankhya and Yoga, Grammar, Rhetoric, Poetry in all its branches, Dramatic and Narrative literature, Mathematics, Medicine, Botany, Astronomy Music and other technical or scientific branches of learning. Thus it embraces all words occurring in the general post-Vedic literature. It includes most of the important terms in Grammar. It gives quotations and references to the peculiar and remarkable meaning of words, especially such as occur in books prescribed for study in the Indian and foreign universities. It also renders explanation of important technical terms occurring in different branches of Sanskrit learning. To add to its usefulness,
Download or read book Krishna written by Edwin Francis Bryant and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 591 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the West, Krishna is primarily known as the speaker of the Bhagavad Gita. But it is the stories of Krishna's childhood and his later exploits that have provided some of the most important and widespread sources of religious narrative in the Hindu religious landscape. This volume brings together new translations of representative samples of Krishna religious literature from a variety of genres - classical, popular, sectarian, poetic, literary, and philosophical.
Download or read book Brahma Purana 1 English Translation only without Slokas written by Kausiki Books and published by Kausiki Books. This book was released on 2021-05-15 with total page 1069 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brahma Purana is one of the most fundamental Puranas and covers all the 5 elements that a Purana was meant to have: Sarga (Creation), Prati Sarga (Creation merging back into the Paramatma), Vamsas (Generations of Rishis and Devas), Manvantaras (Narrations of great kings including those of Surya Vamsa and Chandra Vamsa). Brahma Purana proposes Bhagwan Vishnu as the Ultimate Parabrahma It contains about 246 5 chapters and has a supplemental text known as Gautami Mahatmya that describes the glory of the river Godavari in detail. The glory of Purushottama Kshetra (Puri Jagannath temple) is explained in detail. 11 chapters are dedicated to Yoga (as in meditation; not physical exercises). Structure of Brahma Purana * Chapters 1: 4: General lineage of Devas * Chapters 5: 7 Solar dynasty / Surya Vamsha * Chapters 6: 15: Lunar dynasty / Chandra Vamsha * Chapters 16: 22: Geography, Solar system, Syamantaka Mani (Gem) * Chapters 23: 31: Gloark of Konaditya (Konark) and the Surya Deva including 108 names of Surya * Chapters 32: 38: Parvati's tapas. Marriage of Parvati & Siva, Daksha Yagnya * Chapters 39: 44: Glory of several holy sites including Ekamra, Utkala, Avanti * Chapters 45: 54: History of Markandeya and his vision of the Pralaya (The Great Flood) * Chapters 55: 102: Sri Krishna Avatara * Chapters 103: 126: Description of Hells, Punya, Papa, Sraddha Rituals, Dharma and Virtue * Chapters: 127: 138: Samkhya, Yoga (as in meditation; not physical exercises) and the dialogue between Vasishta & Janaka This book contains chapters 1: 138 and excludes Gautami Mahatmya (which is published as a second part)
Download or read book The Mahabharata of Khrisna Dwaipayana Vyasa VIII The Book of Karna IX The Book of Shalya X The Book of the Sleeping Warriors XI The Book of Women written by Kisari Mohan Ganguli and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-01-24 with total page 718 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1883-1896.
Download or read book Gods of God s Own Country Theyyam Stories written by Tiger Rider and published by EPM Mavericks LLC. This book was released on 2022-10-02 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This storybook is the second part of the book: "The Gods of The God's Own Country: THEYYAM Publishing published it as volume II because of Amazon's file size limit (650MB). The royalties from this book will be donated to those destitute Gods of the God’s Own Country for a Greater Purpose. The Gods of God's Own Country is a reminder of a forgotten culture and the communities surrounding it. Theyyam is a Dravidian ritual art form of Kerala, India - God's own country. This book provides detailed information about Theyyam, beautiful images, and hundreds of stories. We dedicate this book to the Theyyam artists, the veritable gods "Of the People, by the People, for the People." The author had the amazing grace of chasing the light with his camera during his management consulting, and volunteer roles, embarking upon expeditions in and around twenty countries over the past three decades. However, he has yet to catch sight of a place where over 500 gods descend upon the earth during a single season. Sandwiched between the Western Ghats mountain range (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and the queenly Arabian sea, carpeted by natural greenery, the hilly terrains of North Malabar open it's off-beat paths for the Theyyam Gods to embrace the gods-forsaken disciples. Thanks to those Theyyam Gods, the Malabar corner is that truly shining city on a hill. These gods double-up as costume designers, painters, musicians, artisans, drummers, and choreographers. They transcend the human realms and have burgeoned into a mystical form, where they endure blazing fires and carry hefty costumes effortlessly. The Gods of The God's Own Country takes you on a whirlwind ride into the dense history and astonishing versatility of Theyyam, the ritual dance of the glistening cities atop the Malabar Hills of God's Own Country – Kerala. It is rich in captivating images of Theyyam and storytelling. The book's second part embarks on the Herculean task of covering the centuries-old, mesmerizing 101 Theyyam stories. Like the Blues in the Mississippi Delta, using song and dance, the Thottam and Theyyam express the melancholy of the Dravida, natives of God's Own Country, submerged under the 5000-year-old Chaturvarnya caste system. A true divine rebellion against mighty, unjust systems, their stories and art pluck a string in our own hearts today.
Download or read book Ancient Indian Tradition and Mythology Volume 17 written by J. L. Shastri and published by Motilal Banarsidass. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 1343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Vengeance of Ravana written by Ashok Banker and published by Penguin Books India. This book was released on 2011 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ravana is dead. The asura threat is ended. At last Rama is on the throne of Ayodhya, seeking only to live in peace with his beloved Sita. But their peace does not last long because evil never dies, it only changes form and shape. An old enemy breaks free of his subterranean prison to convey a shocking message. An army arrives at the gates of Ayodhya, led by a mysterious being bearing a terrible weapon. Is Rama truly following his dharma or being manipulated by a plot masterfully orchestrated by Ravana? This long-awaited seventh volume in Ashok K. Banker’s acclaimed Ramayana Series, soon to be followed by the eighth and final volume Sons of Sita, begins an enthralling two-part conclusion to the epic saga. The original Ramayana was written three thousand years ago. Now, with breathtaking imagination and brilliant storytelling, Ashok K. Banker has recreated this epic tale for modern readers everywhere.
Download or read book Krishna written by Shanta Rameshwar Rao and published by Orient Blackswan. This book was released on 2005 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A retelling of the story of Krishna, drawing from the puranas, folk tales and legends. Krishna means the dark one; it also means the one who attracts us to him. Divine, at the same time endearingly human, Krishna is at once the beloved child, the stealer of hearts, the loyal friend, the astute stalesman, the king, the valiant hero. This retelling in by Shanta Rameshwar Rao is simple enough to be understood by young readers, and evocative and thought provoking enough for adults. The author tells the story in such a way that we are both moved and charmed. There is a sense of the Divine here, at the same time, the retelling makes it very relevant to contemporary life. The book includes 16 paintings by the celebrated artist Bulbul Sharma. The line drawings are derived from the Sanjhi motifs of Vraj.
