33 GURUS OF MODERN INDIA
33 GURUS OF MODERN INDIA

Author: Dr C. Norman Williams

Publisher: Yogi Impressions Books Pvt. Limited (India)

Published: 2016-08-30

Total Pages: 474

ISBN-13: 9789382742456

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Is life simply the flow of time? You are born... you get old... and you die. What is the Truth that pervades our existence? Here is a unique book that brings together the Truth as perceived by 33 Spiritual Masters of India who have influenced spiritual thought and practice - at home and abroad. The basic thrust of their messages remains the same. The eternal principles which are universal in nature are Satyam (Truth), Dharmam (Righteousness), Premam (Love), and Seva (Service to others). Spanning across 200 eventful years, 33 Gurus of Modern India features spiritual luminaries like Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa, Sri Ramana Maharshi, Sri Paramahansa Yogananda, Anandamayi Ma, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Mata Amritanandamayi (Amma), and Sadguru Jaggi Vasudev, among others. Their teachings, which are relevant for all times, inspire you to realize and achieve your full potential as a human being.

Gurus of Modern Yoga
Gurus of Modern Yoga

Author: Mark Singleton

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 401

ISBN-13: 0199938725

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Gurus of Modern Yoga explores the contributions that individual gurus have made to the formation of the practices and discourses of yoga in today's world.

Religions in the Modern World
Religions in the Modern World

Author: Christopher Partridge

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2003-09-02

Total Pages: 499

ISBN-13: 1134602731

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This comprehensive guide offers an unrivalled introduction to recent work in the study of religion, from the religious traditions of Asia and the West, to new forms of religion and spirituality such as New Age. With an historical introduction to each religion and detailed analysis of its place in the modern world, Religions in the Modern World is ideal for newcomers to the study of religion. It incorporates case-studies and anecdotes, text extracts, chapter menus and end-of-chapter summaries, glossaries and annotated further reading sections. Topics covered include: * religion, colonialism and postcolonialism * religious nationalism * women and religion * religion and globalization * religion and authority * the rise of new spiritualities.

Stripping the Gurus
Stripping the Gurus

Author: Geoffrey D. Falk

Publisher:

Published: 2009-06

Total Pages: 536

ISBN-13: 9780973620313

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"Armed with wit, insight, and truly astonishing research, Falk utterly demolishes the notion of the enlightened guru who can lead devotees to nirvana.--John Horgan, author of "Rational Mysticism."

The Modern Anthropology of India
The Modern Anthropology of India

Author: Peter Berger

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-06-03

Total Pages: 358

ISBN-13: 1134061110

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The Modern Anthropology of India is an accessible textbook providing a critical overview of the ethnographic work done in India since 1947. It assesses the history of research in each region and serves as a practical and comprehensive guide to the main themes dealt with by ethnographers. It highlights key analytical concepts and paradigms that came to be of relevance in particular regions in the recent history of research in India, and which possibly gained a pan-Indian or even trans-Indian significance. Structured according to the states of the Indian union, contributors raise several key questions, including: What themes were ethnographers interested in? What are the significant ethnographic contributions? How are peoples, communities and cultural areas represented? How has the ethnographic research in the area developed? Filling a significant gap in the literature, the book is an invaluable resource to students and researchers in the field of Indian anthropology/ethnography, regional anthropology and postcolonial studies. It is also of interest to students of South Asian studies in general as it provides an extensive and critical overview of regionally based ethnographic activity undertaken in India.

Essays on Modern India
Essays on Modern India

Author: Raj Kumar

Publisher: Discovery Publishing House

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 9788171416905

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Contents: Introduction, India s Agony, Rammohun Roy, Macaulay s Educational Minutes, Swami Dayanand Saraswati his Life and Works, The Mysore-Maratha Relations, Annie Besant s Political Ideology in India, The Rowlatt Satyagraha of 1919, England and India, The Gurukul Kangri as an Experiment in National Education, Working Class Consciousness in Colonial India, Colonialism and Nationalists.

Chants of a Lifetime
Chants of a Lifetime

Author: Krishna Das

Publisher: Hay House, Inc

Published: 2010-02-15

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 1401927718

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Learn the overwhelming strength and calm that comes over you when you practice the ancient art of chanting. Chants of a Lifetime offers an intimate collection of stories, teachings, and insights from Krishna Das, who has been called "the chant master of American yoga" by the New York Times. Since 1994, the sound of his voice singing traditional Indian chants with a Western flavor has brought the spiritual experience of chanting to audiences all over the world. He has previously shared some of his spiritual journey through talks and workshops, but now he offers a unique book-with-audio download combination that explores his fascinating path and creates an opportunity for just about anyone to experience chanting in a unique and special way. Chants of a Lifetime includes photos from Krishna Das’s years in India and also from his life as a kirtan leader—and the audio that is offered exclusively in the book consists of a number of "private" chanting sessions with the author. Instead of just being performances of chants for listening, the recordings make it seem as if Krishna Das himself is present for a one-on-one chanting session. The idea is for the listener to explore his or her own practice of chanting and develop a deepening connection with the entire chanting experience.

Gurus of Chaos
Gurus of Chaos

Author: Saurabh Mukherjea

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2015-03-30

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 9384898147

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What does it take to be a stock market guru? What are the traits needed to be a successful investor? Can one master the stock market or is it a gift one is born with? How does one build a portfolio and protect it? Learn from the masters. The Indian stock market is many things to many people. Some are drawn to its thrill and promise but, more often than not, they fail to recognize the risk that accompanies the reward of a great ride. For many, the market and its workings defy logic and mastery. However, within the universe of market watchers in India, there is a small group that has managed to build a fine set of navigation tools and develop a unique perspective and approach towards the market. They have created and institutionalized investment strategies based on their experiences and philosophies. Saurabh Mukherjea delves into the minds of seven such individuals asking them to elaborate on the tools they use and how these work. He traces their journey from being novices to successful long-term investors. Using their insights and his own experience of working in the market for nearly a decade, Mukherjea provides an essential and indispensable framework for operating in the Indian stock market. The interviews with prominent fund managers in the book are: · Sanjoy Bhattacharya · Alroy Lobo · Akash Prakash · Sankaran Naren · Sashi Reddy · BN Manjunath · One who prefers to remain anonymous

Cultural Politics in Modern India
Cultural Politics in Modern India

Author: Makarand R. Paranjape

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-01-22

Total Pages: 367

ISBN-13: 1317352157

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India’s global proximities derive in good measure from its struggle against British imperialism. In its efforts to become a nation, India turned modern in its own unusual way. At the heart of this metamorphosis was a "colourful cosmopolitanism," the unique manner in which India made the world its neighbourhood. The most creative thinkers and leaders of that period reimagined diverse horizons. They collaborated not only in widespread anti-colonial struggles but also in articulating the vision of alter-globalization, universalism, and cosmopolitanism. This book, in revealing this dimension, offers new and original interpretations of figures such as Kant, Tagore, Heidegger, Gandhi, Aurobindo, Gebser, Kosambi, Narayan, Ezekiel, and Spivak. It also analyses cultural and aesthetic phenomena, from the rasa theory to Bollywood cinema, explaining how Indian ideas, texts, and cultural expressions interacted with a wider world and contributed to the making of modern India.