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R. Siva Kumar |
Ramachandran : A Retrospective (2 Vols) |
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A.M. Spencer |
Sakta Songs |
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About the Book
Saktas are the worshippers of the female energy which is an expression of the age old Hindu recognition of a dual principle in nature, purusha (male) and prakriti (female). The worship is generally directed towards Durga or Kali, Siva's consort.
Sakta hymns and songs contain many references to both the philosophy and the practice of the cult. The lyrics have been translated from the most reliable version of the original text as well as with the help of noted Bengali scholars... |
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Pancham Sinh |
The Forceful Yoga: Being the Translation of Hathayoga-Pradipika, Gheranda-Samhita and Siva-Samhita |
$62.99 $47.24 |
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This book, which is the collection of the three principal sources on the Hathayoga, namely the Hathayoga Pradipika, the Gheranda Samhita and the Siva Samhita, written in the medieval period, is rather the reproduction of the three Sanskrit texts and their revised English translations, originally published by Panini office, Allahabad (1914-15). The Hathayoga or 'Forceful Yoga', which was particularly popularized by Gorakhanatha, a noted thirteenth century yogi, still has many followers in... |
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Pushpendra Kumar |
The Garuda Mahapuranam (2 Volumes.) |
$115.49 $86.62 |
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The different works known by the name of Puranas (old) are evidently derived from the myth-heroic stage of Hindu belief. The Puranas are commonly stated to be eighteen in number. It is said there are also eighteen Upa-Puranas or Minor Puranas-but the names of all these are not found. The principal eighteen Puranas are Brahma, Padma, Visnu, Siva, Bhagvata, Naradiya, Markandeya, Agni, Bhavisya, Brahma Vaivarta, Linga, Varaha, Skanda, Vamana, Kurma, Matsya, Garuda and Brahmanda. All these Puranas... |
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Ashok Roy |
Music Makers : Living Legends of Indian Classical Music |
$62.49 $46.87 |
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Contents:
Amjad Ali Khan
Bhimsen Joshi
Bismillah Khan
Gangubai Hangal
Hariprasad Chaurasia
Jasraj
Kishan Maharaj
Kishori Amonkar
Lalgudi Jayaraman
M. Balamuralikrishna
M.S. Subbulakshmi
N. Rajam
N. Ramani
Ram Narayan
Ravi Shankar
Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer
Shiv Kumar Sharma
T.H. Vinayakram
Umayalpuram K. Sivaraman
Zakir Hussain
Zia Fariduddin Dagar.
While music cannot be captured on paper, one can however make an attempt to project its essence or... |
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Bhagwant Sahai (Ed.) |
Recent Researches in Indian Art and Iconography |
$160.49 $120.37 |
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This collection of fifty-one articles brings to light the recent trends in the study of sculptural art, iconography and architecture and focuses on the different aspects of Indian Art. These papers are contributed by the eminent scholars expert in their fields from different parts of India and presented in honour of in honour of Dr. C.P. Sinha, former Director of the prestigious K.P. Jayaswal Research Institute, Patna. The papers, written in wide and expressive style are supported with... |
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T.M. Manoharan (ed.) |
Silent Valley: Whispers of Reason |
$76.99 $57.74 |
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This anthology of 38 articles on various aspects of Silent Valley is the culmination of the selfless endeavour of many persons who love Silent Valley and cherish the memory of the popular campaign for its conservation. It contains papers on the historical and managerial evolution of Silent Valley National Park as well as on its biodiversity. The decision to bring out such a comprehensive volume on Silent Valley was taken in a jubilant meeting on 25th November 1995, convened to celebrate the... |
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Shanti Lal Nagar |
Siva Mahapurana: An Exhaustive Introduction, Sanskrit Text, English Translation with Photographs of Archaeological Evidence |
$179.49 $134.62 |
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The Puranas are considered to be the pillars of the Vedic dharma comprising of Sruti, Smrti and Puranas. The Siva-Mahapurana is a famous one amongst the eighteen Mahapuranas. Relatively bigger in size, this Purana is primarily of a religious tone, dedicated mainly to the glory, various forms, their importance and valour of Lord Siva.
There had been certain deities, who after once appearing over the Indian Religious Horizon, never lost their importance and continue here even to the present... |
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Swami Sivananda |
How to Live Hundred Years |
$4.95 $3.71 |
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Gerontology is an ancient science! Since time immemorial Man has sought ways and means to conquer death; because, he is immortal. There is an innate urge in him to express that immortality, and to experience that immortality here and now. The Isavasya Upanishad enjoins upon man the duty to try to live for a hundred years, performing right actions. The Rishis had in their forest-research-laboratories discovered various methods of prolonging life-Pranayama, Asanas like Sirshasana and... |