The Hindu World
The Hindu World

Author: Sushil Mittal

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2004-08-02

Total Pages: 910

ISBN-13: 1134608756

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The Hindu World is the most complete, authoritative and up-to-date one-volume guide to Hindu faith and culture available today. With twenty-four dedicated chapters written by the world's leading Hinduism scholars, it elucidates the history, philosophy and practice of one of the world's great religious traditions. The perfect reference for all students of Hinduism, it is ideal for both for introductory-level study and for use as a definitive reference source. Proving invaluable for its wealth of historical material, in addition, The Hindu World also offers new insights into all aspects of Hindu life, ranging from the devotional texts of the Vedas and Ramayana to current perspectives on dharma and kama, temple architecture, sacred food, ritual, caste, cosmic philosophy, history and modernization. The Hindu World emphasizes Hinduism's classical heritage and daily practice as well as contemporary approaches to Hindu scholarship. Exploring the enormous diversity of Hindu devotion whilst considering Hinduism's academic status as a category for analysis, the book achieves a distinctive creative balance between the beliefs and values of Hindus themselves, and scholarly 'outsider' perspectives.

Indra's Pearls
Indra's Pearls

Author: David Mumford

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2002-04-25

Total Pages: 422

ISBN-13: 1107717191

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Felix Klein, one of the great nineteenth-century geometers, discovered in mathematics an idea prefigured in Buddhist mythology: the heaven of Indra contained a net of pearls, each of which was reflected in its neighbour, so that the whole Universe was mirrored in each pearl. Klein studied infinitely repeated reflections and was led to forms with multiple coexisting symmetries. For a century, these images barely existed outside the imagination of mathematicians. However, in the 1980s, the authors embarked on the first computer exploration of Klein's vision, and in doing so found many further extraordinary images. Join the authors on the path from basic mathematical ideas to the simple algorithms that create the delicate fractal filigrees, most of which have never appeared in print before. Beginners can follow the step-by-step instructions for writing programs that generate the images. Others can see how the images relate to ideas at the forefront of research.

The Mahabharata
The Mahabharata

Author:

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2015-06-01

Total Pages: 633

ISBN-13: 8184755341

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The Greatest Story Ever Told Dispute over land and kingdom may lie at the heart of this story of war between cousins—the Pandavas and the Kouravas—but the Mahabharata is about conflicts of dharma. These conflicts are immense and various, singular and commonplace. Throughout the epic, characters face them with no clear indications of what is right and what is wrong; there are no absolute answers. Thus every possible human emotion features in the Mahabharata, the reason the epic continues to hold sway over our imagination. In this superb and widely acclaimed translation of the complete Mahabharata, Bibek Debroy takes us on a great journey with incredible ease.

Timeless Treasures
Timeless Treasures

Author: Inder Saini

Publisher: Trafford Publishing

Published: 2012-08-20

Total Pages: 343

ISBN-13: 1466950005

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To achieve greatness in this life, we need to have a vision, a goal. When we are aware of our ancestors and our cultural heritage, we have a starting point, a real sense of where our lives began. We came to this country by our own will, with a rich culture from India. We struggled but worked hard with endless determination to be financially secure in this new country. We overcame many challenges and obstacles. After forty-four years of living in this wonderful country and having two generations of our family growing up here, I now realize that our children are not fully aware of the vast richness and glorious heritage of our ancestors. I believe that my generation is the only living link between our past in India and our future in the United States. It becomes my duty to collect all the information I can so that I can share it with my children. Please join me in this autobiography where I share my lifes struggles, successes, and secrets throughout my personal and financial life. I hope this inspires my children, grandchildren, and future members of our family to dream bigger and achieve great things in their lives.

From Beeji to 4G
From Beeji to 4G

Author: Sanaa Sharma

Publisher: Notion Press

Published: 2017-08-16

Total Pages: 71

ISBN-13: 1947498118

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Roots define us. Don’t they? They are as important to our existence as the dreams that lend wings to our imagination and help us strive higher and farther into the vast skies. This book connects you to the life of a girl’s great grandmother and explores her world of extraordinary experiences. From a paranormal encounter to an eye witness account of partition, this book encompasses many stories that will enrich your instincts and widen the horizons.

Aryavarta Empire
Aryavarta Empire

Author: Sukumar Das

Publisher: Blue Rose Publishers

Published: 2024-07-15

Total Pages: 520

ISBN-13:

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"This Book has done the first-time discovery of a totally forgotten empire, ARYAVARTA EMPIRE, the biggest empire of the World till the 15th Century BC, and unsurpassed in size only by the Persian Empire of 550 BC, fully recorded in more than 400 hymns of Rig-Veda written of 15th Century BC, with indicative information relating to the empire-boulder's Mesopotamian origin, original name “ Idrimi”, his career as a Vassal king of Mitanni Kingdom [1448 BC-1433 BC], proven by his own Statue-Inscription and Clay-tablets and his killing of Assyrian King Ashur-Nadin-Ahhi-I in 1433 BC, deified as “ Indra” by Rig-Veda, Indo-Aryan’s biggest empire-builder from India to Iran and Sistan to Central Asia. This book also reveal the co-relation of Mesopotamia History, Egyptian History to the so far un-written pre-historic period of 15th and 14th Century’s political upheaval of Asia.”

Halfax
Halfax

Author: Joseph R. Lallo

Publisher: Joseph Lallo

Published: 2019-12-02

Total Pages: 90

ISBN-13: 0463619951

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If you can’t have good luck, you should at least have a good dragon. The princess has inherited the family curse. Plagued by terrible luck, it is all the palace staff can do to keep her safe from herself. When her father pricks himself with an assassin’s needle meant for her, her mother Queen Jade knows there is only one thing they can do. They must seek a cure. To reach it, they will need the help of their greatest protector. But even the great dragon Halfax may not be ready for the challenges ahead. Halfax is a direct sequel to Jade. It takes place many years after the events of the Book of Deacon series.

The D'Karon Apprentice
The D'Karon Apprentice

Author: Joseph R. Lallo

Publisher: Joseph R. Lallo

Published: 2015-11-10

Total Pages: 496

ISBN-13: 131198111X

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The D’Karon Apprentice is the long awaited sequel to the acclaimed epic fantasy, The Book of Deacon Trilogy. It is a direct follow up to The Battle of Verril. It has been months since the Chosen finally defeated the D’Karon and the Perpetual War came to an end. Once warriors, Myranda, Deacon, Ivy, and Ether must now take on the role of diplomats in the ongoing task of preserving the unsteady peace between the lands of Tressor and the Northern Alliance. Generations of war have left a deep distrust between the people on both sides of the border, and any sign of treachery or hostility could cause a new war to flare. If that happens, the weakened Northern Alliance will have little hope to survive against the military might of their neighbor to the south. A mysterious figure, long slumbering and forgotten, has stirred in the wake of the Chosen triumph. She is not pleased to find the D’Karon no longer answer her calls, and she sets out to find them once more. This woman, a powerful necromancer with deep knowledge of D’Karon magic and little concern for the world and its people, spreads chaos wherever she goes. Her bloody swath through the southern lands is just the spark the volatile world needs to take to flame once more. To keep their lands from descending back into a war that will claim the lives of untold thousands, Myranda, Deacon, and Myn must venture into the heart of Tressor. Escorted by a Dragon Rider named Grustim and surrounded by fear and distrust, the road ahead will not be difficult, but the chosen have fought too hard and lost too much to lose it all to this dark apprentice…

The Coin of Kenvard
The Coin of Kenvard

Author: Joseph R. Lallo

Publisher: Joseph Lallo

Published: 2020-04-16

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 0463122429

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In the wake of the Perpetual War, the world cannot afford for history to repeat itself. Myranda and Deacon have helped to guide their world out of the clutches of the D’Karon. But victory has come at a price. Deacon’s mysterious affliction is becoming more than he can handle. Will he be forced to choose between his own life and finding the source of the anomalies that threaten his home? The Coin of Kenvard is the sixth full-length novel in the Book of Deacon Saga, and marks the end of the Perpetual War Era for the series.

Srikanta
Srikanta

Author: Śaratcandra Caṭṭopādhyāya

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 1922

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13:

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Srikanta is a novel set in early 20th century Bengal, written by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay. It tells the story of the title character, a young man who wanders through life in search of meaning and fulfillment. This book offers a poignant look at life in colonial India and the challenges faced by individuals trying to find their place in society. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.