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 Building Architecture of Sthapatya Veda  Dr. V. Ganapati Sthapati Building Architecture of Sthapatya Veda   $128.49  $89.94  Buy Now 
The Science and technology of Vaastu Shastra – re-defined re-interpreted and its relevance and all – time universal applicabililty re – established. Archetypal building forms illustrated and punctuated with apt quotations. The textual matter enriched The book is both a scholarly exposition of the philosophical principles of Sthapatya Veda and a practical presentation of the rhythm and creation of rhythm bound forms which give rise to a variety of structures. A complete... 
 Purana Purusha Yogiraj Sri Shama Churn Lahiree  Dr. Chatterjee Purana Purusha Yogiraj Sri Shama Churn Lahiree   $32.49  $22.74  Buy Now 
This book is a remarkable blend of literature and philosophy based on the life of Yogiraj Sri Shama Churn Lahiree Mahasaya, Fountain-Head of Kriya yoga.The book is a biography based on the ideals of Yogiraj and tenets of Kriya yoga. The authenticity of this biography lies in the preface where Satyacharan Lahiri Mahasaya grandson of Yogiraj Shama Churn Lahiree Mahasaya, commands his disciples the author, Dr. Ashoke Kumar Chatterjee who was then an elevated Kriyaban having meticulously and... 
 The Harmonium Handbook  Satyaki Kraig Brockschmidt The Harmonium Handbook   $10.99  $7.69  Buy Now 
The story behind the modern version of the harmonium is a fascinating testimony to the love, skill, innovation, and interminingling of may of the world's great cultures.This book provides detailed instruction on how to play, maintain, and repair this popular devotional instrument. It also reveals the colorful history of free-reed instruments (such as the harmonium), which dates back to the time of Marco Polo. 
 Death Must Die  Ram Alexander Death Must Die   $38.49  $26.94  Buy Now 
Death Must Die gives an intimate first-hand account of a courageous woman's spiritual quest in close association with several of India's greatest modern saints. Ram Alexander, who was a close friend of Atmananda's and a fellow disciple of Anandamayi Ma, writes with insight about the guru-disciple relationship.Although written in a diary format, her story reads almost like a novel, beginning with her youthful involvement with Theosophy in the Vienna of the 1920s. In the 1940s she goes to Benares... 
 Vastu: Astrology and Architecture (paperback)  Gayatri Devi Vasudev Vastu: Astrology and Architecture (paperback)   $12.99  $9.09  Buy Now 
Contents: Section I. Vastu and its Relevance to Modern Times: Relevance of Vastu/B.V. Raman Vastu Vidya/S.K. Ramachandra Rao The status and relevance of Vastu in the contemporary context/V. Ganapati Sthapati The concept of Vastu Purusa Mandala/H.A. Savarkar The Vastu Purusa/M.S. Thirumalachar Vastu for multi-storeyed residential buildings/S.P. Sabharathnam Vastu and modern engineering/Sureshwara Importance of Vastu/ Krishnamurthy Sastry Vastu for revival of... 
 Yantra Mahima  Dr. M.H.K. Shastri Yantra Mahima   $21.49  $15.04  Buy Now 
The book deals with yantra pooja, design of yantras, the mantras being used for worshiping the yantra, energising (praan prathishtha) the yantra and other usages of the yantras. This book is the first part of  work on tantra, mantra and yantra.  The contents of this book are purely based on old Sanskrit classics.  A detailed method of worshiping the yantras is given in the book which would be beneficial for the readers. The book contains colored pictures of the most popular... 
 Vaastu Purusha Mandalam  Dr. V. Ganapati Sthapati Vaastu Purusha Mandalam   $6.49  $4.54  Buy Now 
Sri.Ganapati has authored an authentic work on Iconometry titled 'Sirpa -Ch-Chennool', profusely illustrated, which was published by the Government of Tamil Nadu, way back in 1977. This book was one of its kind, most exceptional and revealing, dealing with the science of proportions and principles involved in image making. This work received commendation from the scholarly world and Sri.Ganapati was honoured by the Lalit Kala Academy for authoring such a prestigious work. This science, untold... 
 Quintessence Of Sthapatya Veda  Dr. V. Ganapati Sthapati Quintessence Of Sthapatya Veda   $4.49  $3.14  Buy Now 
A monograph based on the talk delivered by Dr.Sthapati during conferment of fellowship by the Indian Institute of Architects, Tamilnadu Chapter. This book presents the science of Sthapatya Veda / Vaastu Veda, in a succint manner in a language intelligible to one and all. About the Author: Born in the year 1927, at Pillayarpatti, a village near Karaikudi, Tamilnadu, Dr. V. Ganapati Sthapati comes from an illustrious family of temple architects and sculptors. His family... 
 Saundaryalahari of Sankaracharya  V.K. Subramanian Saundaryalahari of Sankaracharya   $8.49  $5.94  Buy Now 
Saundaryalahari is a rare Tantric work whose authorship is attributed to Samkaracarya. It is a long poem of one hundred verses; a hymn of praise to the Divine Mother; an invocation and a prayer that awakens man from stupor to a state of effulgent energy and creativity. In this monograph the original Sanskrit text of each verse is presented in Devanagari script accompanied with its Roman transliteration. English rendering of the verses and explanatory notes are provided with an eye to... 
 Living With the Himalayan Masters  Swami Rama Living With the Himalayan Masters   $18.99  $13.29  Buy Now 
In this inspirational collection of stories Swami Rama relates his experiences with the great teachers who guided his life, including Tagore, Mahatma Gandhi, Sri Aurobindo, and Ramana Maharshi. Living with the Himalayan Masters documents Swami Rama's spiritual quest, which showed him that direct experience is the source of real knowledge. "I will tell you how I grew up and how I was trained, abouat the great sages with whom I lived and what they taught me, not through lectures and books but... 
 The Greatness of Saturn  Robert E. Svoboda The Greatness of Saturn   $12.49  $8.74  Buy Now 
The Greatness of Saturn allows you to experience directly the healing power of one of the world's greatest myths. The telling of mythic stories has always been a powerful form of therapy, bring healing to people facing adversity. The Greatness of Saturn is such a therapeutic myth, told and retold through many centuries. Taken from the Vedic tradition, it honors the planet Saturn, who personifies time, limitation, loss, and all forms of adversity. No person goes through life without sometime... 
 Words of Cosmic Chants in English and Hindi  Paramahansa Yogananda Words of Cosmic Chants in English and Hindi   $4.95  $3.47  Buy Now 
Chant traditions from many cultures are being recognized today not only for their intrinsic beauty but also for their spiritual power. Sri Yogananda, a pioneer in introducing India's art of devotional chanting to the West, explains how it helps to quiet and focus the mind in preparation for meditation. This book contains words and music to more than 50 of his original chants. About the Author: Paramahansa Yogananda (1893 - 1952), hailed as The Father of Yoga in the West, is... 
 Vastu Science for 21st Century  B.B. Puri Vastu Science for 21st Century   $18.99  $13.29  Buy Now 
Vastu Shastra is not merely an art but a definite science in itself. This book has made an excellent effort to establish this fact. The book attempts to highlight the principles of Vastu science and its application in designing of built enviroment to enhance the quality of life. This science is still relevant and effective in the modern life changing styles of Architecture with universal application of its principles. The author has tried to justify that Vastu principles are much in need in the... 
 Temples of Space Science  Dr. V. Ganapati Sthapati Temples of Space Science   $9.99  $6.99  Buy Now 
Another excellent and in depth introduction to the timeless principles underlying the ancient Vaastu technologies. This book focuses much on the Indian culture and appeals for unity among the various religious differences. About the Author: Born in the year 1927, at Pillayarpatti, a village near Karaikudi, Tamilnadu, Dr. V. Ganapati Sthapati comes from an illustrious family of temple architects and sculptors. His family lineage stretches back over one hundred decades... 
 Contribution of Viswakarmas to the Science, Technology & Culture of Indian Origin  Dr. V. Ganapati Sthapati Contribution of Viswakarmas to the Science, Technology & Culture of Indian Origin   $9.49  $6.64  Buy Now 
A very excellent book which reveals many deep secrets from the ancient spiritual science of Vastu. Recommended for the beginner and the professional. About the Author: Born in the year 1927, at Pillayarpatti, a village near Karaikudi, Tamilnadu, Dr. V. Ganapati Sthapati comes from an illustrious family of temple architects and sculptors. His family lineage stretches back over one hundred decades including the sthapatis who created the great Brihadeeswara Temple of Tanjore,... 
 Music And Sahaja Yoga  Arun Apte Music And Sahaja Yoga   $31.95  $22.37  Buy Now 
"Indian music is considered sublime and has a very vast and rich tradition. Whilst music is bliss, Sahaj music is divine bliss. This book is useful for the student and lover of Indian music who is familiar with the English language. In the music section, the theory of Music, its historical survey, various styles, Naad, Shruti, Swar, Ragas, Rules of Ragas, Music and Ras, Taal-Matra are explained in a very humourous and anecdotal style. The second part explains beautifully the... 
 Sthapati's visit to Mayan Land (of Central America)  Dr. V. Ganapati Sthapati Sthapati's visit to Mayan Land (of Central America)   $4.95  $3.47  Buy Now 
A first hand account of Dr. V. G. Sthapati's professional visit to the Mayan ruins of South and Central America. He expertly outlines the remarkable similarities between the Indian Mayan and the American Mayan. Well worth the reading. About the Author: Born in the year 1927, at Pillayarpatti, a village near Karaikudi, Tamilnadu, Dr. V. Ganapati Sthapati comes from an illustrious family of temple architects and sculptors. His family lineage stretches back over one hundred... 
 Vastu: The Origin of Feng Shui  Marcus Schmieke Vastu: The Origin of Feng Shui   $38.49  $26.94  Buy Now 
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Vastu in Sanskrit means 'Nature and the surrounding environment'. And Vaastu (with a long a) means 'the art of building one's living and working spaces in harmony with Nature'. Although the universal influences of Mother Nature are beyond our control, the science of Vastu enables one to attract Nature's auspicious influences into the home and office and thereby improve many aspects of life such as wealth, health, energy levels, spirituality, prosperity, influence, education, fame,... 
 Indian Fairy Stories  Donald A. Mackenzie Indian Fairy Stories   $5.49  $3.84  Buy Now 
These stories will enlighten and entertain readers who wish to go back and remember things as they were.  These are stories of speaking animals, fairies and beasts, of princes and princesses, of love, happiness and sometimes extreme sorrow.  They teach us to have a moral code acceptable not only to man but also to nature. This book is an anthology of some of the best stories ever produced on the Indian subcontinent. The stories here are presented in a style that all ages can... 
 Abhinavagupta: An Historical and Philosophical Study  Kanti Chandra Pandey Abhinavagupta: An Historical and Philosophical Study   $57.99  $40.59  Buy Now 
The work of "Abhinavagupta : An Historical and Philosophical Study", is an important contribution to scholarship. It provides an account of well-known, but little-studied, philosophical system, known under the several names of 'Siva' 'Trika' 'Pratyabhijna' and others. The basic Sutras expounding the system are by Siva himself, followed by Parasurama Gaudapada and others: but like Sankaracarya in the realm of Vedanta whose basis lay in the Upanisads, the person who made the system... 
 What is a Temple? What is its Significance?  Dr.V.Ganapati Sthapati What is a Temple? What is its Significance?   $4.95  $3.47  Buy Now 
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About the Author: Born in the year 1927, at Pillayarpatti, a village near Karaikudi, Tamilnadu, Dr. V. Ganapati Sthapati comes from an illustrious family of temple architects and sculptors. His family lineage stretches back over one hundred decades including the sthapatis who created the great Brihadeeswara Temple of Tanjore, the treasure house of Indian art and architecture. Son of Sri Vaidyanatha Sthapati, a renowned sculptor and Sanskrit scholar, he has made remarkable... 
 Shiva Vishnu Temple Complex: Concept and Design  Dr. V. Ganapati Sthapati Shiva Vishnu Temple Complex: Concept and Design   $9.95  $6.97  Buy Now 
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Shiva Vishnu Temple Complex- Concept and Design is a unique work by Dr. Sthapati which throws light on the concept of Advaita as implied by the Shilpaic culture of India. The cosmic space and earth though represented by the aural forms of Shiva and Vishnu respectively, both are the dual manifestation at gross level of the ONE GOD who exists as subtle unmanifest energy. About the Author:Born in the year 1927, at Pillayarpatti, a village near Karaikudi, Tamilnadu, Dr. V.... 
 The Scientific Edific of Brihadeeswara Temple, Tanjore, Tamilnadu  Dr. V. Ganapati Sthapati The Scientific Edific of Brihadeeswara Temple, Tanjore, Tamilnadu   $4.95  $3.47  Buy Now 
This book is an unique exposition attempted effectively and exhaustively on the science and technology of the architectural wonder i.e. the great Brihadeeswara Temple situated at Tanjore, designed and constructed by one of the great grandfathers of Dr.Ganapati Sthapati, Kunjra Mallan Raja Raja Perunthachan, during the 10th century AD under the patronage of King Raja Raja Chozhan. The ancient Indian science of Vaastu Shastra finds fullest expression in this magnificent edifice and Sthapati has... 
 Wine of the Mystic  Paramahansa Yogananda Wine of the Mystic   $6.49  $4.54  Buy Now 
This award-winning work brings to light the deeper truth and beauty of a well-loved but long-misunderstood masterpiece—the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam. With an in-depth commentary on every quatrain, Paramahansa Yogananda reveals the profound kinship between the Rubaiyat's hidden metaphysical philosophy and India's ancient science of Yoga. He presents as well a fascinating exploration of the mystical experience and such subjects as: the mystery of destiny and free will, the intricacies of... 
 The Natya Sastra of Bharatamuni  Board of Scholars (Tr.) The Natya Sastra of Bharatamuni   $31.49  $22.04  Buy Now 
The Natyasastra deals with the rules relating to theatrical performances, in fact to the science of stage. The science is intended as a guide alike to the poet and the player. The author of this work was Bharata, the sage. It is known as Sutra as it embodies principles set out in a very concise form. The present work consists of 36 chapters. Bharata divides the work broadly into four sections based on abhinayas or modes of conveyance of the theatrical pleasure, called rasa, is pure and... 
 Sakti and Sakta - Essays and Addresses  Sir John Woodroffe Sakti and Sakta - Essays and Addresses   $22.49  $15.74  Buy Now 
These lectures and other collected papers traverse new ground in the Literature of Indian Religion, for they are the first attempt to give an authenticated and understanding general account of the chief features of the Doctrine and Practice of Indian worshippers who are called Saktas, and who adore the Divine Power as Mahadevi, the Great Mother of the universe. The Sakta Tantra is a Sadhana Sastra of Monistic Vedanta. It is a profound and powerful system, and its doctrine of Sakti or Divine... 
 The Ragas of Northern Indian Music  Alain Danielou The Ragas of Northern Indian Music   $32.49  $22.74  Buy Now 
The first part of the book traces the history of Indian music and the continuity of its theory and practice for more than two thousand years. It is based on many years' research into the vast ancient Sanskrit literature of music. These valuable technical treatises, which lie in the form of scarcely catalogued manuscripts throughout the public and private libraries of India, had hitherto remained unemplored. Part Two transcribes and studies in detail 50 typical Raga-s. Each is preceded by a... 
 Sri Lalita Sahasranama  Swami Tapasyananda Sri Lalita Sahasranama   $4.95  $3.47  Buy Now 
Sri Lalita Sahasranama: With Sanskrit Text, Transliteration and English Translation The Introduction to this edition of Lalitasahasranama is taken from the now out-of-print translation of it by Prof. D. S. Sarma. In place of writing a new Introduction, we have adopted this, because it is a composition that cannot be excelled. It is an excellent, appreciative, but also critical, study of the Sahasranama as a piece of Stotra literature and as an exposition of the philosophy of the Mother cult.... 
 The Matrix and Diamond World Mandalas in Shingon Buddhism (2 Vol)  Adrian Snodgrass The Matrix and Diamond World Mandalas in Shingon Buddhism (2 Vol)   $109.95  $76.97  Buy Now 
The Matrix and Diamond World Mandalas in Singon Buddhism surveys and re-interprets the vast work of traditional and modern Japanese scholarship on the twin Mandalas. Adrian Snodgrass of the University of Sydney (Australia) has spent several years of detail the iconography of each and every deity of these two Mandalas as well as to bring out their traditional symbolism that reflects the Tantric thought in its earliest phases. Tantrism or Mantrayana reached China and Japan earlier than it did in... 
 The Art of Yoga  B.K.S. Iyengar The Art of Yoga   $18.99  $13.29  Buy Now 
Any action done with beauty and purity, and in complete harmony of body, mind and soul is art. In this way art elevates the artist. As Yoga fulfills the essential need of art, it is an art. This book highlights the artistic interpretation of the postures.In ‘the Art of Yoga’ BKS Iyengar, world renowned for his study, practice and teaching of Yoga, now turns his attention to the artistic interpretation of body, mind and soul through Yoga. The book highlights the artistic... 
 Who Created God?  Dr. V. Ganapati Sthapati Who Created God?   $9.95  $6.97  Buy Now 
This book is an unique exposition attempted effectively and exhaustively on the science and technology of the architectural wonder i.e. the great Brihadeeswara Temple situated at Tanjore, designed and constructed by one of the great grandfathers of Dr.Ganapati Sthapati, Kunjra Mallan Raja Raja Perunthachan, during the 10th century AD under the patronage of King Raja Raja Chozhan. The ancient Indian science of Vaastu Shastra finds fullest expression in this magnificent edifice and Sthapati has... 
 Vastu Vidya  Juliet Pegrum Vastu Vidya   $31.99  $22.39  Buy Now 
Vastu Vidya helps you design and organise your home or workplace to improve your good fortune and encourage wellbeing. Rooted in Hindu tradition that goes back thousands of years, Vastu Vidya is said to be the ancestor of Feng Shui. Vastu Vidya (literally "dwelling science"--sometimes known simply as Vastu) seeks to align the places where we live and work with the energy of the cosmos and put us in harmony with our surroundings. Interest in Vastu is now re-emerging in India and... 
 Caturdandiprakasika of Venkatamakhin (2 volumes)  R. Satyanarayana Caturdandiprakasika of Venkatamakhin (2 volumes)   $149.95  $104.97  Buy Now 
Caturdandiprakasika (c. 1650 A.D.) of Venkatamakhin is a fundamental treatise of Karnataka music and marks the rearguard in the renaissance of Indian music. It has launched a crucial, conceptual revolution which has metamorphosed this musical system into an enduring the attractive paddhati. Caturdandiprakasika is written in ten chapters: Vina, Sruti, Svara, Mela, Raga, Alapa, Thaya, Gita Prabandha and Tala. The first volume consists of the critically edited Text, English Translation,... 
 An Engineering Commentary on Manusyalayacandrika  Balagopal T.S. Prabhu An Engineering Commentary on Manusyalayacandrika   $28.00  $19.60  Buy Now 
A unique treatise on Vastuvidya dealing exclusively with planning, design and construction of houses. Contains original text in Sanskrit, English translation and detailed commentary in English. 
 Pyramid and Temple Vaastu  Dr. Bhoraj Dwivedi Pyramid and Temple Vaastu   $10.99  $7.69  Buy Now 
From ancient times, pyramids have been the subject of human inquisitiveness and the mysteries hidden behind them. From time to time something or the other have been said about the pyramids. Few research works or write-ups have been received on factual grounds wherein information can be gathered on their origin, base and influence. The book amply enlightens the facts of these amazing Egyption mysteries. The readers not only will understand the facts about the history, base and construction, but... 
 Art As A Hidden Guide to Self-Realiztion  J. Donald Walters Art As A Hidden Guide to Self-Realiztion   $12.99  $9.09  Buy Now 
Art as a Guide to Self-Realization offers a blueprint for the future of art, and shows how art can be a powerful influence for meaningful existence and positive attitudes in society. The book presents a new approach to the arts, one that views both artistic expression and artistic appreciation as creative communication. It shows the importance of seeing oneself and all things as aspects of a greater reality, of seeking to enter into conscious attunement with that reality, and of... 
 Learn To Play On Sitar  Ram Avtar Learn To Play On Sitar   $6.73  $4.71  Buy Now 
An extremely popular Indian string instrument with a Pumpkin Gourd at one end, 19-20 frets, 7 main strings and 11 sympathetic strings. This marvellous instrument, when played properly has the quality of many guitars in the hands many masters.This book provides instructions for Sitar handling, care, style of playing, exercises, music and more. A handy reference to master the art of playing Sitar for the amateur, the professional and the decorative. 
 The Art of Tabla Rhythm  Sudhir Kumar Saxena The Art of Tabla Rhythm   $30.99  $21.69  Buy Now 
This authoritative work deals comprehensively with tabla rhythm, focusing on the performed art with an eye to its history and aesthetics. It is aimed at the tabla student, the tabla performer, as well as the inquiring listener of Hindustani music, for whom it encapsulates a tabla practitioner's knowledge in these matters acquired over a lifetime of learning and teach. Beginning with the evolution of the tabla, the book explains the technique of producing the basic bols. It further describes... 
 Architecture of Manasara : Translated from Original Sanskrit - Manasara Series 4 (Paperback)  Prasanna Kumar Acharya Architecture of Manasara : Translated from Original Sanskrit - Manasara Series 4 (Paperback)   $19.49  $13.64  Buy Now 
Contents:  Preface The contents The qualifications of architects and the system of measurement The classification of architecture The selection of site The examination of soil Erection of Gnomons (for Orientation of buildings) and pegs (for foundation) The site plans The sacrificial offerings The village The towns and forts The dimensions of buildings The foundation The pedestals of columns The bases of columns The columns The entablatures and roofs Joinery ... 
 Couplets from Kabir  G.N. Das Couplets from Kabir   $9.95  $6.97  Buy Now 
The fifteenth century saint-poet Kabir's extempore outpourings of songs and couplets numbering thousands have been hailed widely for their deep spiritual fervour and poetic quality. They are widely read with rapture and regard by old and young alike in India. Kabir's couplets which are considered as rich gems for their spiritual message and worldly wisdom have not been rendered into English so far. Here are rhymed English verse translation of three hundred of them from a wide... 
 Violin Techniques in Western and South Indian Classical Music  Dr. M. Lalitha Violin Techniques in Western and South Indian Classical Music   $75.49  $52.84  Buy Now 
"The first of its kind, the book is an encyclopedia on the different techniques in violin playing. As its title suggests, it deals with the different violin playing techniques in both the systems-the Western and the South Indian Classical Music. There are many books which study the different techniques of violin playing in Western music whereas in the South Indian system there is no comprehensive identification and enumeration of the various techniques in use. This book explores and outlines... 
 Theory Of Indian Music  Ram Avtar Theory Of Indian Music   $18.99  $13.29  Buy Now 
This book provides a historical, cultural & technical overview of the evolution of Indian music. 
 Search For Destiny : A Spiritual Adventure in the Himalayas  Stephen Knapp Search For Destiny : A Spiritual Adventure in the Himalayas   $25.49  $17.84  Buy Now 
This is a highly mystical and spiritual adventure for those who prefer their metaphysical insights, realizations, and learning to come through light reading, stories, and descriptions of experiences. This story relates a man's quest for Truth and shows his journey from a state of confusion to one of the highest levels of enlightenment and self-empowerment. It is a book that will take you to other worlds and unlimited realms. Deep within the mystical and spiritual practices of India... 
 Symbolism of the Stupa  Adrian Snodgrass Symbolism of the Stupa   $62.49  $43.74  Buy Now 
In his preface to The Symbolism of the Stupa Prof. Craig Reynolds writes "The stupa is a symbolic form that pullulates throghout South Southeast and East Asia. In its Indian manifestations it is an extreme case in terms of architectural function: it has no usablehas a basic simplicity. In this state of the art` studt Adrian Snodrass reads the stupa as a cultural artifact. The mounment concretizes metaphyswical principles and generates multivalent meanings in ways that can be articulated with... 
 Sitar Technique in Nibaddh Forms  Stephen Slawek Sitar Technique in Nibaddh Forms   $27.95  $19.57  Buy Now 
The book focuses on Sitar technique and shows how that technique comes into play during the improvisatory music-making endeavours of master Sitarists. A series of systematic descriptions and analyses reveals how instrumental technique as that of Sitar acts as a generative structure at the broad level and provides a corpus of factors of variation at the specific level. It includes musical transcriptions detailing physical gestures to produce melody. Students of Indian music are... 
 Readings in Vedic Literature, The Tradition Speaks for Itself  Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami Readings in Vedic Literature, The Tradition Speaks for Itself   $6.49  $4.54  Buy Now 
Discover the Vedic tradition for yourself in this essential handbook on Vedic literature. Here's an excellent companion for any student interested in the Vedas. Readings in Vedic Literature is often used as a college textbook because of its clarity and concise presentation of Indian philosophy. It easily unravels the mystery of the broad base of Indian knowledge and philosophy. You'll get the essential ideas of the Vedic tradition, as well as a sample of Vedic writings and a look at the... 
 Collected Works  of J. Krishnamurti (Vol-1) - The Art of Listening  J. Krishnamurti Collected Works of J. Krishnamurti (Vol-1) - The Art of Listening   $21.99  $15.39  Buy Now 
The Collected Works contain Krishnamurti's previously published talks, discussions, answers to specific questions, and writings for the years 1933 through 1967.  They are an authentic record of his teachings, taken from transcripts of verbatim shorthand reports and tape recordings.  The Krishnamurti Foundation of America, a California charitable trust, has among its purposes the publication and distribution of Krishnamurti books, videocassettes, films and tape recordings.  The... 
 The Mirror of Gesture  Ananda K. Coomaraswamy (Tr.) The Mirror of Gesture   $10.99  $7.69  Buy Now 
The Mirror of Gesture is the English translation of the Abhinaya Darpana of Nandikesvara which was originally published with a Telugu interpretation by Madabhushi Tiruvenkatachari of Nidamangalam in 1874. The Abhinaya Darpana, according to Nandikesvara, who is a legendary figure, is an abridgement of the Bharatarnava, an exposition on the art of dancing. For those not acquainted with the Indian dramatic technique, it may be difficult to understand the importance of such texts. However, as... 
 A History of Sanskrit Literature  Arthur A. Macdonell A History of Sanskrit Literature   $12.99  $9.09  Buy Now 
Among all the ancient literatures, that of India is... undoubtedly in intrinsic value and aesthetic merit second only to that of GreeceThe work presents a complete history of Sanskrit literature in a condensed and succinct form.  It embodies a general study of the Vedic, Epic, Puranic, Classical and Philosophical Literature.  It sheds light on the life and thought of Ancient and Medieval India as reflected in the literary productions of those periods. Sanskrit was considered the... 
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Ramprasad Sen was born in the second decade of the eighteenth century in Halishahar in (then) Bengal. He was a great saint in Shakta cult. But, he was too a natural poet and composer. The songs are hymns to Goddess Mother Kali couched in rustic words and symbols of everyday life. Yet, most of this symbolism is a rare mosaic of the occult mystery of Tantrashastra and carry a double meaning. Thus, flying kites, the blind ox trudging routine endless circles of the village oil-machine (ghaani),... 
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Savitri is Sri Aurobindo's major poetic work, an epic in blank-verse of about 24,000 lines in which a tale from the Mahabharata becomes a symbol of the human soul's spiritual quest and destiny. "The tale of Satyavan and Savitri", Sri Aurobindo noted, "is recited in the Mahabharata as a story of conjugal love conquering death". Sri Aurobindo has widened the original legend and turned it into a symbol in which the soul of man, represented by Satyavan, is delivered from the grip of death... 
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Bhavani Bharati is Sri Aurobindo's only poem in Sanskrit, written between 1904 and 1908. It has 99 verses in the "Upajati" metre which is an apt choice for emoting heroism, power, anger, war. Confiscated by the Calcutta Police, this piece was rediscovered in 1985. The poem depicts: The victory of the Shakti The Mother of the nation Over Ignorance and Evil. This edition contains the original in Sanskrit along with English and Hindi translations.  Introducing Savitri  M. P. Pandit Introducing Savitri   $4.95  $3.47  Buy Now 
Five lectures introducing in simple language the epic poem of Sri Aurobindo. About the Author: Sri M. P. Pandit served as the personal secretary to the Mother at the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, and the Mother became the entire focus of his life. He studied the classical scriptures and living spiritual traditions of India, following in the footsteps of Sri Aurobindo and Sri T.V. Kapaly Sastry. His writing career spanned six decades, publishing over 150 books and many articles on... 
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This is the fifth volume in the Architecture of Manasara series by Prasanna Kumar Acharya. It contains well over hundred plates exclusively devoted to the illustration of the text in the other volumes. Every aspect of architecture, from the insignificant one of fixing a peg to the elaborate construction of a multi-storeyed structure, is taken care of. The noteworthy feature is the minute attention and great care lavished in the preparation of drawings to clarify: The choice of sites for... 
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The Natyasastra is probably one of the earliest and certainly one of the best treatises on Indian Dramaturgy. At the same time, the book available now is not an early one but may be as late as the seventh or eighth century AD. The authorship is traditionally ascribed to Bharata, the Sage. The eminence of Natyasastra is not that it was the first book on the subject but that it was the first comprehensive treatise on Dance, Drama and Music. Like the Mahabharata, Natyasastra too boasts that What... 
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Saundarya-lahari (or The Inundation of Divine Splendour') is a highly poetical but at the same time a tough technical work of Sri Sankaracarya, who was both the Bhasyskara (commentator) on the Texts of Vedanta philosophy, as also the Sanmata-sthapaka (the founder of the systems of worship of the six Deities of the Hindu pantheon). While this Text is a hymn of praise of the Divine Mother known as Tripurasundari. Lalita, Sodasi, etc., in Her creative aspect, it also deals with the technicalities... 
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Kabir was an extraordinary poet whose works have been sung and recited by millions throughout North India for half a millennium. He was perhaps illiterate (I don't touch ink or paper, this hand never grasped a pen), and he preached an abrasive, sometimes shocking, always uncomprising message exhorting his audience to shed their delusions, pretensions and empty orthodoxies in favour of an intense, direct personal confrontation with truth. The Bijak is one of the most important... 
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In this text, poet and mystic Andrew Harvey teams with photographer Eryk Hanut to bring the esoteric world of Sufism to life. Harvey's translations of Rumi, Kabir, and Rabia are paired with a compilation of Sufi stories, sayings, folk tales and jests. "Here is a book on Sufism that conveys the love and passion that belongs to this path.  Andrew Harvey speaks with the language of lovers, and his book carries the invisible perfume for which the soul longs". Renowned for his inspiring... 
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An inward exploration of diverse finer sensibilities and softer visions of life in terms of aesthetics and mystic grandeur, Rabindranath Tagore's songs of prayer unfold an unending panorama of joy, sorrow, life, death, light, darkness, void and fullness in a serene symphony with Nature.   An alltime entry into the elegant cathedral of the language of silence and poignant suggestiveness to life as it ought to be for deliverance in ardent devotion and dedication. 
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Contents: Vol. I: Hindu Science of Architecture : Engineering, Town Planning, Civil Architecture, Palace Architecture, Temple Architecture and an Anthology of Vastu-laksanas: Part I: The fundamental canons: Introductory The scope and subject matter of architecture The architect and architecture An outline history of Hindu architecture-both as science and art Study of Hindu science of architecture (A study of representative or principal... 
 Dictionary of Kathakali  K.P.S. Menon Dictionary of Kathakali   $16.49  $11.54  Buy Now 
This book, perhaps the first illustrated dictionary of its kind, is a compilation of the terms used in Kathakali. It attempts as wide a coverage as would be relevant and useful to students, scholars and enthusiasts of the art for whom it is chiefly intended. Explanations are simple and, where necessary, clearly illustrated. Headwords recur in the entry, with diacritical marks to help correct pronunciation.About the Author: K.P.S. MENON, well-known author of books on art... 
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A translation of over two hundred of the songs attributed to the early sixteenth-century female bhakti poet Mirabai. These poems express an intense love for Krishna. The Devotional Poems of Mirabai offers the reader a sober English translation of two hundred of her Padas, based on the interpretative work of Indian scholars that has appeared during the last few decades. Three introductory essays deal with her life, her place in the Bhakti movement and the characteristics of her poetry. ... 
 The Mahabharata  Meera Uberoi The Mahabharata   $25.49  $17.84  Buy Now 
A modern retelling of an ancient tale of power, love, duty and revenge.To Indians, the Mahabharata is not merely a story of the power struggle between princes divided on the issue of inheritance. It is representative of human nature and of life itself, for woven into the elaborate narrative of a heroic tale are writings on ethics, law, philosophy, history, geography, statecraft and religion. Meera Uberoi has retold this epic tale of love and hatred, joy and sorrow, pride and endurance, with... 
 A Summary of Savitri  M. P. Pandit A Summary of Savitri   $4.99  $3.49  Buy Now 
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Sri Aurobindo's Savitri is the longest epic-poem in English literature.  With his alchemic touch, the simple story of Savitri and Satyavan in the Mahabharata turns into a prophetic vision of the conquest of Death for man by the Divine Grace.  Sri M.P. Pandit has written an elaborate commentary on the epic in his ten outstanding volumes of Readings in Savitri.  This book summarizes the commentary in a narration that flows canto by canto, book by... 
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About the Author: Born in the year 1927, at Pillayarpatti, a village near Karaikudi, Tamilnadu, Dr. V. Ganapati Sthapati comes from an illustrious family of temple architects and sculptors. His family lineage stretches back over one hundred decades including the sthapatis who created the great Brihadeeswara Temple of Tanjore, the treasure house of Indian art and architecture. Son of Sri Vaidyanatha Sthapati, a renowned sculptor and Sanskrit scholar, he has made remarkable... 
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The most accessible and authoritative modern English translation of the ancient Chinese classic. Offers the essence of each word and makes Lao Tsu's teaching immediate and alive. Scholars say that the original Tao Te Ching is a poem. Like a poem, this version of the Tao Te Ching is not meant to be read in one breath from front to back, but is to be at intervals internalized and contemplated. Jane English's haunting black-and-white photos that undulate in and out on every page act as... 
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Devotion is dedication of the self to the All Serene. To Rabindranath Tagore, it is more than mere dedication. It is a vrata to be in perfect unison with the Vratapati, the Lord of askance in sincerity, purity and poignance. To be christened with the spirituality of Tagore in the most intrinsic and poignant pattern is to muse and re-muse his devotional songs, and in doing so, one cannot but discover within oneself the lotus-land of spiritual excellence. Indeed, somewhere in the heartland... 
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'Karnataka Music As Aesthelic Form' is probably the first serious and systematic attempt to analyse and explain aesthetic experience of Karnataka music in the perspective of its multiple values.  It deals with a traditional art form of ndian music which is performed and enjoyed by many millions of music lovers in India and abroad.  Its focus is Karnataka music but much of what it says in the first half applies to Indian music in general. 
 Learn To Play On Tabla  Ram Avtar Learn To Play On Tabla   $8.99  $6.29  Buy Now 
This book deals with Tabla, its parts, nomenclature, boles, tuning and also with methods of its maintenance. This book also covers methods of maintaining time and speed in Table playing; its contains general instruction for the guidance of beginners & amateurs and includes simple exercises with illustrations for the begginers benefit. Some popular Thekas (tabla theka is a repeating rhythmic cycle or pattern) are included an are a useful part of this book. Contents of this... 
 The Baital pachisi  Captan W. Hollings The Baital pachisi   $5.49  $3.84  Buy Now 
These immortal tales of chivalry and skullduggery, wisdom and foolishness, honesty and deceit, are about Baital, a mythical wraith like figure accrediated with supernatural powers, and King Vikramaditya whose wisdom is matched only by King Solomon of the Biblical fame. 
 A Guide to Kathakali  David Bolland A Guide to Kathakali   $9.99  $6.99  Buy Now 
 
 Hindu Feasts Fasts and Ceremonies  Pt. S.M. Natesa Sastri Hindu Feasts Fasts and Ceremonies   $9.99  $6.99  Buy Now 
The folklore of a country is never so well known even by the folk of the country itself. Moreover there is always a young generation growing up which is waiting to be instructed in it by the easiest and widest possible means. This book is a most excellent work in its collecting, arranging and recording, in a concise and easily assimilable form, some of the more noteable tales, traditions, customs, beliefs, and ceremonies of the Hindu culture. For a general work-a-day knowledge of the Hindus... 
 Hindu Mythology  W.J. Wilkins Hindu Mythology   $16.49  $11.54  Buy Now 
Hindu mythology is a fascinating world of legends and stories centred around a sophisticated structure and hierarchy of deities and their worship. The many gods and goddesses, depicted in myriad forms in art and literature, constitute a sacred and complex subject of interesting study. The book, 'Hindu Mythology' attempts to offer a systematic and complete account of the names and character of the deities of Hinduism and their relationship with one another. The book, typed afresh, studies the... 
 The Song Celetial or Bhagavat-Gita  Sir Edwin Arnold The Song Celetial or Bhagavat-Gita   $4.95  $3.47  Buy Now 
The Bhagavad Gita is one of the many episodes from the great Hindu epic,  the Mahabharata written by Vyasa.  The Bhagavad Gita forms one of the most important written doctrines of the Hindu religion.  Whatever the origins of this story, all will agree that it remains a classic work. The story unfolds as the armies of the Kauravas and Pandavas are poised for battle.  The two armies are formed from the same warring family locked in a battle of good over evil, but... 
 Savitri (Hard Cover - Pocket Size)  Sri Aurobindo Savitri (Hard Cover - Pocket Size)   $13.99  $9.79  Buy Now 
Savitri is Sri Aurobindo's major poetic work, an epic in blank-verse of about 24,000 lines in which a tale from the Mahabharata becomes a symbol of the human soul's spiritual quest and destiny. "The tale of Satyavan and Savitri", Sri Aurobindo noted, "is recited in the Mahabharata as a story of conjugal love conquering death". Sri Aurobindo has widened the original legend and turned it into a symbol in which the soul of man, represented by Satyavan, is delivered... 
 The National Value of Art  Sri Aurobindo The National Value of Art   $4.95  $3.47  Buy Now 
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On the role of art in the life of a nation. This essay was first published serially in the weekly review "Karmayogin" in 1909-1910. About the Author: Sri Aurobindo was an Indian/Hindu nationalist, scholar, poet, mystic, evolutionary philosopher, yogi and guru. After a short political career in which he became one of leaders of the early movement for the freedom of India from British... 
 Mahabharata (9 Vols.)  M.N.Dutt Mahabharata (9 Vols.)   $582.00  $407.40  Buy Now 
The Mahabharata is a curious mixture of history and mythology, though the former aspect is the subject of grave doubts in the minds of the professional historians. This is called the fifth Veda and it is universally acknowledged to be of pre-eminent importance. It extols its greatness itself in the following words: Yad ihasti tad anyatra yan nehasti na tat kvacit (Whatever is here is also elsewhere; whatever is not here is extant nowhere). It contains not only the celebrated Gita but also a... 
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Volume I: Dictionary of Hindu Architecture The treatise contining knowledge and experience in town-planning, Architecture, sculpture etc. of ancient India. The book is the outcome of years of studious research carried out by the Author tobring this vast, but almost forgotton, treasure-house within easy reach of all. the present volume is a dictionary which devotes itself exclusively to the terminology of Hindu Architecture. Here the word architecture encompasses all... 
 Symmetry and Proportion in Indian Vastu and Silpa  Prof.(Mrs.) R. Vasantha Symmetry and Proportion in Indian Vastu and Silpa   $68.99  $48.29  Buy Now 
This book tries to answer the question as to how the temples, churches, mosques etc. play a significant role in a society and why people build structures where they congregate to perform their religious practices, totally different from the shape of their usual residential buildings. This book attempts to explain how geometry (Indian) was employed as a method for mensuration and composition before the appearance of our present numerical decimal system in 6th century AD. A brief explanation is... 
 Saundaryalahari of Sankaracarya: The Upsurging Billow of Beauty  Nataraja Guru (tr.) Saundaryalahari of Sankaracarya: The Upsurging Billow of Beauty   $37.99  $26.59  Buy Now 
The Saundaryalahari has fascinated and puzzled generations of scholars and laypersons; subject to continuing study and debate, till today, such details as the authorship of the 100 verses named the Saundaryalahari remain a matter of contention, particularly among scholars. While some attribute it to Sankara, others argue that the Saundaryalahari's verses in praise of the Devi cannot have been authored by this staunch Vedantin; Some argue that it's value is essentially in the realm of what is... 
 Bhajan Madhuram  Bankim Gossai Bhajan Madhuram   $18.49  $12.94  Buy Now 
From the Author:The compilation of these beautiful Bhajans, Bhajan Madhuram, has brought fresh inspiration into my life. The experience turned out to be a great joy and a wonderful challenge for me. However, it is important to say immediately, the efforts of many individuals made it all possible. 
 Signs, Symbols and Omens  Raymond Buckland Signs, Symbols and Omens   $12.99  $9.09  Buy Now 
As human beings, we live in a world of symbols. From traffic signs to the very letters that comprise these words, symbols are woven into every aspect of daily life. Since prehistoric times humans have used symbolic representation to communicate with each other and with the divine. In Signs, Symbols and Omens, leading occult authority Ray Buckland describes the form and meaning of over 800 symbols from ancient and modern religions, magical traditions, and indigenous cultures around the... 
 Feng Shui for relationships: The Yin and Yang of Love  Shan-Tang Hsu Feng Shui for relationships: The Yin and Yang of Love   $21.95  $15.37  Buy Now 
Love, the Force that shapes the entire universe, is a process of dynamic balance of Yin and Yang energies. The interaction of Yin and Yang is not an abstraction; it is the experience of love in all its forms. The author has combined his knowledge of traditional Feng Shui and Taoist philosophy in this simple, direct guide to healthy and harmonious relationships. As Feng Shui gains popularity many people have discovered that working with these ancient techniques manifests love and abundance in... 
 The Open Eyes  Dom Moraes The Open Eyes   $38.99  $27.29  Buy Now 
In this entertaining and witty mix of history, diary and the ramifications of the modern age the story of the land of Karnataka is told through the eyes of many people.  Following the paths gazed by these eyes, Mores's personal experiences bring out the feel and smell of the place, but more, the hope. Dom begins in the dense woods roamed by wild tigers and panthers. He begins with a little native boy whose large eyes open and see his changing country with mild curiosity and at times... 
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Features the popular stories of clever Birbal. 
 Parvati or Extreme Love  Christine Devin Parvati or Extreme Love   $13.49  $9.44  Buy Now 
Adaptation of the famous poem in sanskrit by Kalidasa. It describes the union of the god Shiva and his consort Parvati. How the beauty of the goddess could not seduce the ascetic god, by which means she finally succeeded in conquering him, what was the ecstasy of the lovers, such is the subject of this story in which the extreme of asceticism blends with the extreme of sensuality. 
 Parvati's Tapasya  Kireet Joshi Parvati's Tapasya   $7.99  $5.59  Buy Now 
The fifth canto of the famous Kumarasambhava of Kalidasa. It recounts the heroic efforts of Parvati in order to seduce Shiva, the god “whom beauty cannot conquer”. Introduction, text and notes. 
 Homer and the Iliad - Sri Aurobindo  Sri Aurobindo Homer and the Iliad - Sri Aurobindo   $9.99  $6.99  Buy Now 
This monograph briefly introduces two major epic poems about the famous Trojan war. The Iliad was written by Homer a few centuries after the siege of Troy. In the 20th century, more than two millenia later, Sri Aurobindo, the great seer and poet of modern India, wrote Ilion. In both epics the main quality abundantly displayed is heroism but seeds of the other qualities can be seen. 
 Earth, Water, Fire, & Air  Cait Johnson Earth, Water, Fire, & Air   $10.99  $7.69  Buy Now 
The root of human spirituality is grounded in four elements—earth, water, fire and air. They are common to all people and almost every spiritual path; they are the keys to our understanding of Spirit; and they can help you achieve personal fulfillment and re-connection with others.  This inspiring guidebook explains the role of the elements in different faith traditions and how they’ve been incorporated into religious practices and ceremonies. You will be encouraged to explore your own... 
 Ancient Sanskrit Literature  F. Max Muller Ancient Sanskrit Literature   $40.99  $28.69  Buy Now 
This book is like an ocean on Sanskrit literature.  It starts from origin and progress of Sanskrit Philosophy and includes object of Sanskrit Philosophy, Veda as the basis of Sanskrit Literature, Veda representing the Vedic Age, antiquity of the Veda.  The book also touches the subject of Aryans, comparison between early history of India and Greece.  The meaning of Atman is elucidated, dialogue between Yajnavalkya and Maitreyi also given.  The division of Vedic Age and... 
 Mayamatam (2 Vols)  Treatise of Housing Architecture and Iconography  Bruno Dagens, Ed. & Tr. Mayamatam (2 Vols) Treatise of Housing Architecture and Iconography   $160.49  $112.34  Buy Now 
Contents: Vol. I: Preface. Text and translation of Mayamata Summary Dwelling sites Examination of the site Taking possession of the site System of measurements Orientation Diagrams Offerings Villages planning Towns The number of storeys and the dimensions The foundation deposit The socle The base Dimensions of pillars and choice of materials Entablature Joinery Making of the roof and completion of the building work One... 
 Siddhartha  Hermann Hesse Siddhartha   $12.49  $8.74  Buy Now 
Siddhartha is the iconic novel of the sixties beat author Herman Hesse. An absolute must read for both spiritual seekers and non-seekers.Siddhartha's life takes him on a journey toward enlightenment. A fire with youthful idealism, the Brahmin joins a group of ascetics, fasting and living without possessions. Meeting Gotama the Buddha, he comes to feel this is not the right path, though he also declines joining the Buddha's followers. He reenters the world, hoping to learn of his own nature, but... 
 Himalayan Campaign  Paul Bauer Himalayan Campaign   $10.99  $7.69  Buy Now 
The exciting tale of the first two German expeditions to Kangchenjunga brings vividly to life the conditions of life in the subcontinent at the time.  At this time, India was part of the British Empire, but this was not an obstacle for the German team. "Our personal relationship with the English presented no problems.. We felt at home... with the British.. made a strict rule never to discuss religion or politics.. one can understand whey I smiled to myself when the British Consul-General... 
 Paintings and Drawings  The Mother Paintings and Drawings   $31.49  $22.04  Buy Now 
Trained as a painter in the 1890s at one of the best art studios in Paris, the Mother continued to express herself in art throughout her life. This collection of all the Mother's paintings and drawings will reveal to the discerning eye her rare artistic abilities. The book is beautifully produced with several colour plates. Contents: Introduction Portrait of Sri Aurobindo Self-portraits The Paintings The Drawings The Mother as an Artist The Mother on... 
 Initiation: Spiritual Insights on Life, Art, and Psychology  Michael Miovic Initiation: Spiritual Insights on Life, Art, and Psychology   $15.99  $11.19  Buy Now 
Initiation: Spiritual Insights into Life, Art, and Psychology is a compilation of essays, travelogues, short stories, art criticism, and poems that revolve around the theme of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother's vision. The author gives personal reflections on his spiritual quest, impressions of travels in India and Greece, and critical reviews of the emerging field of spiritual/transpersonal psychology and consciousness studies. He also applies Sri Aurobindo's model of social evolution to... 
 Young Aurobindo's Vision: The Viziers of Bassora  Dr Manoj Kumar Mishra Young Aurobindo's Vision: The Viziers of Bassora   $12.99  $9.09  Buy Now 
According to the author, though The Viziers of Bassora was Sri Aurobindo's first play, written when he was in his twenties, it reflected in a nascent form the concept of evolution of man discussed years later in The Life Divine. The author argues that it should not be read in isolation as a simple play. This book shows how the play anticipates The Life Divine, and thus helps trace the evolution of Sri Aurobindo's thought and... 
 The Book of Beginnings: Talks on Sri Aurobindo's Savitri (Book One)  M. P. Pandit The Book of Beginnings: Talks on Sri Aurobindo's Savitri (Book One)   $9.49  $6.64  Buy Now 
From the blurb: Sri Aurobindo turns the legend of Savitri into a symbol of the quest of humanity for the crown of immortality. He fills the frame of the legend with a wealth of spiritual and mystic imagery, invests the characters with a profound evolutionary significance and lifts it up into an epic of the Conquest of Death for Man by the Divine Grace. The Book of Beginnings is a line-by-line commentary on the first Book of Savitri which begins the narrative with the... 
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