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Board of Scholars (Tr.) |
The Natya Sastra of Bharatamuni |
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| 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... |
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Board of Scholars (Tr.) |
The Mantra Mahodadhi of Mahidhara |
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| The Mantra Mahodadhi of Mahidhara - English translation by A Board of Scholars. Among the medieval works on Tantra, this work in Sanskrit holds a place of great importance for its comprehension and authority. The author, who describes himself as an anchorite who did austerity in Varanasi, prepared this book in twenty-five ‘Tarangas’ more as a compilation of relevant material for the sadhakas than as an independent work. It is encyclopaedic in nature; it is verily an ocean (as the... |
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A board of Scholars |
The Siva Purana - Part II |
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A Board of Scholars |
Garuda Purana - Vol 1 |
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The Garuda-Purana - Vol. 3 |
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A Board of Scholars |
Sarada - Tilaka Tantram |
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| The work by Laksmanadesika comprises twenty-five chapters. The commentator Ragahvabhatta states that of the 25 chapters of the Sarada-tilaka, chapters 1-24 correspond to the 24 tattvas of Samkhya Philosophy and the last one devoted to Yoga, show that Purusa of Samkhya is beyond Prakriti and Vikriti. The first chapter is Prakriti as it discusses creation. Chapters ii-xxiv deals with Prakriti-Vikriti. In this work, Siva is represented both as Saguna and Niguna according to how he is identified... |
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Board of Scholars (Tr.) |
Eight Branches of Ayurveda (3 Vols.) |
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D.G. Thatte |
Acupuncture Marma and Other Asian Therapeutic Techniques |
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| Ayurveda, an ancient Indian System of medicine incorporates within itself, not only the techniques of treatment described in the samhita Texts, but many other traditional medicines, as well as manifold prescriptions. For a developing nation like India, the repository of expertise knowledge and treatment which has not come down to us through codified sources but has been coming down the ages through shakhas of specialist physicians by way of sruti can also prove of immense value for providing... |
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K.C. Chunekar |
Medicinal Plants of Susruta Samhita |
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| This book is the most important work to date on the correct identification of medicinal plants in the Susruta Samhita. The importance of this work cannot be underestimated for teachers, professors, researchers, pharmacists and educational institutions, the world over. Until now the numerous controversies concerning the medicinal plants prescribed by Rishi Sushruta have never been thoroughly investigated in a modern scientific manner. Clarifying the Sanskrit synonyms and relating these to the... |
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J.N. Mishra |
Marma and Its Management |
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| Marma Vigyan is one of the specialties of Ayurveda. The development of standards of treatment for the acutely injured has been closely related to several significant medical discoveries, organized care of the acutely injured, though comparatively recent innovations. In history of trauma in the world is traced, from period of sushrat in India when Crimean War 1854 casualties broke out the care of military and civilian casualties was a random hap-hazard process since being civil control over... |
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Dominik Wujastyk |
Mathematics and Medicine in Sanskrit |
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| The chapters in this volume were originally presented in the panels on Scientific Literature at the 12th World Sanskrit Conference in Helsinki, Finland. They represent some of the most up-to-date scholarship on the history of early science in India being done today. The first part of the book focuses on the history of mathematical commentaries and the role of illustration in Sanskrit mathematical manuscripts. The second part of the book investigates fundamental ayurvedic theories, ayurvedic... |
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Dr Tsering Thakchoe Drungtso |
Tibetan English Dictionary of Tibetan Medicine and Astrology |
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| The dictionary gives an easy reference for all those interested in the science of Tibetan Medicine. It contains around four thousand main entries which cover the important terms of Tibetan medical & Astrological science. The arrangement of entries are according to Tibetan alphabetical order, each entry is followed by its translation, phonetic aid to pronunciation, sanskrit equivalent, common english meaning, followed by equivalent latin words-cum-technical terms in english. About the... |
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P.G. Lalye (Ed.) |
Lalitasahasranamastotram: Text with Jayamangala Commentary of Bhattanarayana |
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| Lalitasahasranamastotrais one of the most popular among the thousand-epithet panegyrics of deities in Sanskrit literature. The descriptive epithets of the Devi incorporates Vedanta and Tantra doctrines which are revealed through lucid and elegant compounds. The epithets have brought about the excellences and extra-ordinary feats of the Devi vividly. Many expressions are terse and Tantric in nature. They were explained by many commentators who were well acquainted with the Tantra concepts.... |
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Bimalakanta Roychaudhuri |
The Dictionary of Hindustani Classical Music |
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| In this book the author has dealt with the musical terms as found in the old sastras and are also in common use. He has explained these terms in simple language with reference to their history of origin. Description of seventy–eight different musical instruments and forty –seven different tales are also there. This is an essential aid to research-scholars and students of music.About the Author:Bimalakanta Roychaudhuri was born in 1909 in an illustrious family of musical heritage. He... |
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Aruna Goel |
Yoga Education: Philosophy and Practice |
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| Yoga is becoming of great interest among people in the world. There is no doubt that Yoga is a holistic approach but many of us do not understand the true meaning of Yoga. In the book, we have tried to cover all aspects of yoga in a scientific and logical manner to get the best advantage of it. Yoga is not merely an exercise or meditation. It is a total philosophy of life to promote ultimate aim of life.
Yoga is an exact science. It aims at the harmonious development of the body, the mind and... |
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Francis X. Clooney |
Seeing Through Text: Doing Theology Among the Srivaisnavas of South India |
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| Seeing Through Texts: Doing Theology Among the Srivaisnavas of South India is the Suny Series toward a Comparative Philosophy of Religions.
About the Author:
Francis X. Clooney, S.J., a Roman Catholic priest and a member of the Society of Jesus, joined the Divinity School in 2005. After earning his doctorate in South Asian Languages and Civilizations (University of Chicago, 1984), he taught at Boston College until coming to Harvard. His primary areas of scholarship are theological... |
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K.L. Joshi |
112 Upanisads (2 Vol Set) |
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| The Upanisads are Philosophical and theological mystical treatises forming the third division of the Veda; the preceding portions being the Mantras or Hymans, which are largely prayers, and the Brahmanas or sacrificial rituals - the utterance, successively, of poet, priest and philosopher. There are two great departments of the Veda. The first is called Karma-kanda, the department of works, which embraces both Mantras and Brahmanas; and is followed by the vast majority of persons whose action... |
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K.M. Suresh (Ed.) |
Encyclopaedia of Indian Architecture: Hindu, Buddhist, Jain & Islamic: Buddhist |
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| This volume of the work entitled 'Encyclopedia of Indian Architecture' is devoted to the study of Buddhist architecture. It has twenty four chapters. The chapters discuss Buildings during the Rule of the Early Mauryan Dynasty (c. 400 B.C.): Wooden Origins, Asoka and the Beginnings of the Buddhist School (c.250 B.C.)
The Stupa and its Symbolism, Architecture of Sungas, Buddhist Rock -Cut Architecture, Rock-Cut Architecture of Hinayana 2nd Century B.C., Buddhist Architecture in Southern India... |
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K.M. Suresh (Ed.) |
Encyclopaedia of Indian Architecture: Hindu, Buddhist, Jain & Islamic: Hindu |
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| This volume of the book entitled 'Encyclopaedia of Indian Architecture' is devoted to the study of Hindu architecture. It has fourty-six chapters. The Chapters in this volume deal with the origin of architecture in India, the architecture of Rgvedic period, the architecture in the later Vedas and Brahmanas, the Vastuvidya in Sutra literature, the settlement patterns, urban planning and architecture of Harappans, the residential architecture of Harappans, the architecture in the age of Ramayana,... |
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R. Balasubramaniam |
The Saga of Indian Cannons |
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| The invention of cannons and their use in warfare added a different dimension to battles. The fates of nations were decided by the use of cannons. The science of gunpowder and the technology of cannons, from their introduction in the Indian subcontinent in the middle of the fifteenth century up to the pre-modern period, have been illustrated using Mughal miniature paintings and analysis of extant cannon pieces. The massive and wonderful forge welded iron cannons and cast bronze cannons of... |
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Frank E. Reynolds |
The Life of Buddhism |
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| The contributors focus on a number of religious practices across the Buddhist world, from Sri Lanka to New York, Japan to Tibet. The essays highlight not so much Buddhist doctrine or sacred texts, but rather the actual behavior and lived experience of Buddhist adherents.
Bringing together fifteen essays by outstanding Buddhist scholars from Asia, Europe, and North America, this book offers a distinctive portrayal of the "life of Buddhism." The contributors focus on a number of... |
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Surender K. Jain, Ed. |
Glimpses of Jainism |
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| The book comprises tutorial lectures delivered on Jainism for common-folks (especially residents of North America) who are Jains but are not familiar with the history and tenets of Jainism. It will also be useful to those who are interested in the various aspects of Jainism in the various aspects of Jainism and its place in the history of Indian civilization.These lectures were delivered at a seminar on Jainism organized by the Jain Center of Central Ohio, Columbus on May 20-21, 1995, and were... |
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Karune Sager Behera Thomas Donaldson |
Sculpture Masterpieces from Orissa: Style and Iconography |
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| The State of Orissa, in the southeast coast of India, is known for its rich heritage in Art and Architecture. Over the centuries, the creative genius of the Orissan sculptors found expression in numerous beautiful images, which can vie with the best works made anywhere in India.
The sculptural images of Orissa display one of the most distinctive regional styles of India. The study of this style is particularly rewarding as there is continuous sculptural activity in the region, spanning over a... |
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Bhartiya Jnanapith |
Mulachara (Vol I & II) |
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| Mulachara is a significant work having many peculiarities. Firstly, it is the oldest work in which there is an authentic and systematic description of the manners and morals, character development and basic qualities of Digambara Jaina munis. It has been composed some two thousand years ago. The author is Acharya Vattaker, who is also known as Acharya Kundakunda by many scholars, because in ancient commentaries and handwritten manuscripts this is mentioned as the name of its... |
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Avanthi Meduri (Ed.) |
Rukmini Devi Arundale (1904-1986) : A Visionary Architect of Indian Culture and the Performing Arts |
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| Contents:
Introduction: a critical overview/Avanthi Meduri
A dream run: the story of the Rukmini Devi travelling exhibition/S. Sathyamoorthy
Rukmini Devi as a teacher, guide and mother/Kapila Vatsyayan
Rukmini Devi as a theosophist/Radha Burnier
Rukmini Devi and animal welfare/Chinny Krishna and Maneka Gandhi
Rukmini Devi: the divine dancer/R. Nagaswamy
Rukmini Devi and the vegetarian village/N. Mahalingam
Rukmini Devi: the educator/Sarada Hoffman
Rukmini Devi:... |
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