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Masanobu Fukuoka |
The One Straw Revolution: An Introduction to Natural Farming |
$6.95 $4.17 |
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| Masanobu Fukuoka is one of the most radical and influential agrarian thinkers of this century. 'One Straw' describes the events that led to the development of Fukuoka's concept of 'natural farming'. In this book, he emphasises the basic principles of non-cultivation and non-chemical farming by the incorporation and controlled use of weeds rather than their eradication. Using these methods Fukuoka produces greater crops than achieved by chemically-based and modern farming practices. Year by year... |
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M. K. Gandhi |
Village Swaraj |
$4.95 $2.97 |
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| From the Preface by Shriman Narayana:
The publication contains Gandhiji's views on different aspects of rural life including agriculture, village industry, animal husbandry, transport, basic education, health and hygiene. At a time when we are endeavouring to establish Panchayati Raj in India on the basis of wide decentralization of political and economic power, this book is bound to be of great value to a large number of official as well as non-official workers.
The... |
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Shamar Rinpoche |
Creating a Transparent Democracy: A New Model |
$4.95 $2.97 |
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| It is generallybelieved that democracy, though not perfect, is yet the best form of government created by man. However, with all its merits, democracy leaves scope for betterment.
The present book is an attempt to point out and remove the defects of democracy. Political power and authority, to be effective, must be decentralised. Decentralisation is necessary for social justice and people's participation in decision making. People must be provided political... |
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Maharishi Mahesh Yogi |
Ideal India |
$98.95 $59.37 |
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| This book is a special presentation of the highest quality of the
applications of Maharishi's Vedic Science to restore India as the Lighthouse of
Peace on Earth. Maharishi describes how this Vedic transformation can easily be
created through five main areas of governmental responsibility — education,
health care, administration, defence and agriculture.
A presentation of all Maharishi's Programmes in the fields of Vedic
Education, Health Care, Administration, Defence, and... |
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M. K. Gandhi |
The Way To Communal Harmony |
$6.10 $3.66 |
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| The Way to Communal Harmony is a compilation of Gandhi's reflections on certain problems which divide mankind. Though they deal immediately with India, their validity extends beyond the circumstances of our country. Everywhere in the world, individuals and groups are divided because of fear, suspicion and hatred. It depends on local conditions whether the division expresses itself along religious, economic, political, caste or colour lines. Whatever be the form, insecurity is perhaps the major... |
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Kireet Joshi |
Towards Universal Fraternity |
$4.95 $2.97 |
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| This text by the renowned educationist and philosopher Kireet Joshi is a meaningful essay on the necessity of human unity, but it also highlights the mistakes to avoid on the path.
Is human unity achievable, and if so, how?
What should be the contribution of India to this effort?
These are some of the central questions of this essay. |
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PRISMA, Auroville |
The Auroville Handbook |
$7.99 $4.79 |
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| A guide to the many varied activities that take place in Auroville, the international township.
It provides information on the following aspects of Auroville:
Spiritual basis
Internal organisation
Services and working groups
Commercial units
Guest houses and visitor facilities
Afforestation and renewable energy activities
Village development activities
International Centres abroad
Immediate neighbourhood (the villages and Pondicherry)
A map of the... |
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Baidyanath Saraswati |
Cultures and Cosmos |
$39.95 $23.97 |
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| The book is a pioneering attempt to explore the cosmic principle while integrating it with Anthropology and Sociology. It will help the reader to discern a crucial dimension of human self and organization.
The present volume, Cultures and Cosmos: The Cosmic Anthropological Principle is an endeavour to explore the numerous dimensions of the fundamental concepts in Cosmic Anthropology such as Nature, Sound, Space, Time, Mind, etc. This remarkable work reflects the importance of Cosmology... |
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Biksham gujja |
Perspectives on Polavaram |
$44.49 $26.69 |
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| Water resource is increasingly becoming scarce and polluted. Using less water to produce more crops is going to be the new way for Indian agriculture. The debate is not on whether to build the dams or not, but on whether to build projects that benefit people without imposing unacceptably high costs for proper rehabilitation of displaced people and degradation of our ecosystem.
This book 'Perspectives on Polavaram,' is an extremely useful contribution to this debate on large irrigation... |
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Claude Arpi |
The Dalai Lama in Auroville |
$8.49 $5.09 |
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| His Holiness the Dalai-Lama, spiritual and temporal leader of the Tibetan people visited the International Township of Auroville on 23rd and 24th December 1993. This was the Dalai Lama’s second visit to Auroville. He first came some twenty years ago, in January 1973, after having met the Mother in the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Pondicherry.
In January 1993, His Holiness the Dalai Lama has consented to be the Patron of the Pavilion of Tibetan Culture in Auroville.For five days before the visit of... |
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Christine Devin |
Uniting Men - Jean Monnet |
$7.49 $4.49 |
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| This monograph presents the life and accomplishments of a man little known in
India, Jean Monnet.
He is considered as "the founding father of Europe", but in reality Monnet
has been much more than that. He has been an instrument at the service of a
vision.
That vision was a world that would not be divided by borders. From the first
World War to the creation of Europe, his life was entirely dedicated to uniting
men. |
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Henryk Skolimowski |
Philosophy for a New Civilisation |
$44.40 $26.64 |
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| This book is an invitation to another kind of philosophy - not abstract, dry and indifferent to life, but compassionate, holistic, caring and guiding life. Basically, it is a book about a philosophy which may change your life, if you take it seriously.
We don't have to follow the dictates of the stupefying technological system. We are free people. The human race is not forlorn and doomed. We can make the world a fair place to live, for all of us. But we need to think deeper, with... |
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S. Sapru |
Cashmere Kashir That Was |
$12.49 $7.49 |
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| This book describes basically the life and times of the half-a-million people of this community living in peace and harmony with nature. It also delves into the march of the people from medieval times into the modern age and the impact of transport and communication technologies that opened a window for information flow into the valley cocooned for so long due to the high mountains all around.
India is a land of communities, and Kashmiri Pandits are one of them. Though they are the... |
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Sri Aurobindo |
Sri Aurobindo on a New Social Order |
$4.95 $2.97 |
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| This book contains passages from Sri Aurobindo on a range of subjects of social relevance: democracy and the ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity; capitalism, socialism, totalitarianism, anarchism; and the creation of a spiritual society. |
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Sri Aurobindo |
The Ideal of Human Unity |
$9.49 $5.69 |
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| Sri Aurobindo discusses the possibility of the unification of the human race, the insufficiencies of the past efforts and the principles which are to be followed "in order that real human unity may be achieved".
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... |
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The Mother |
Words of the Mother - I: Sri Aurobindo, The Mother; The Ashram, Auroville; India, The World |
$13.49 $8.09 |
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| This book consists primarily of brief written statements by the Mother about Sri Aurobindo, herself, the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville, India and nations other than India. Written over a period of nearly sixty years (1914-1973), the statements are compiled from her notes, messages and correspondences. The volume also includes several conversations.
About the Author:
Born in Paris in 1878, the Mother studied painting at an art studio and became an accomplished artist.... |
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Sri Aurobindo Society, Maharashtra |
125th Birth Anniversary of the Mother (21st February 2003) |
$6.49 $3.89 |
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| This souvenir volume is brought out on the occasion of the Mother's 125th birth anniversary. It quotes liberally from the Mother.
The contents best illustrate the varied themes presented in the book:
The Mother
Sri Aurobindo
The Four Powers of the Mother
Sri Aurobindo Ashram
Sri Aurobindo International Centre of Education
Sri Aurobindo Society
Auroville
The Words of the Mother. |
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PRISMA, Auroville |
Auroville in a Nutshell: A Condensed Introduction for Guests and Visitors |
$4.95 $2.97 |
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| An alphabetical subject-wise information booklet on Auroville, with map and photographs.
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Ireno Guerci |
Auroville: A Dream (Photographs) |
$53.49 $32.09 |
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| A collection of photographs evoking the dynamism, the unpredictability and above all, the spontaneous joy and camaraderie of the living laboratory of evolution that is Auroville.
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Alain G. |
Auroville: A Dream Takes Shape |
$4.95 $2.97 |
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| This brochure highlights how the Mother envisioned Auroville from its inception, the achievements realised in thirty years, and the difficulties in implementing the guidelines she has given. It introduces all aspects of the functioning of this international township.
With numerous photographs. |
My religion is very simple, my religion is kindness. - Dalai Lama
