Kamandalu
Kamandalu

Author: Shrikala Warrier

Publisher: MAYUR University

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 297

ISBN-13: 0953567974

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Hindu theology views rivers as goddesses who confer blessings and spiritual purification and their release from the grip of the demon of drought is a recurring theme in the mythology. India is a country blessed with many rivers, but of these, seven are considered to be particularly important. Known collectively as Saptaganga, Sapta Sindhu or Saptapunyanadi, the Ganges, Yamuna, Sindhu, Sarasvati, Godavari, Narmada and Kaveri rivers are invoked at the start of every ritual. They weave through sacred narratives about gods, sages and heroes and define the physical, spiritual and cultural landscape of Bharatavarsha.

Explore Hinduism
Explore Hinduism

Author: Bansi Pandit

Publisher: Heart of Albion

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 205

ISBN-13: 1872883818

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This book studies the diverse and often competitive strands of Hindu traditions, Hindu festivals and life-cycle rituals and examines them in the context of globalized religions.

The Essence of Shreemad Bhagavatam
The Essence of Shreemad Bhagavatam

Author: Paramahamsa Sri Swami Vishwananda

Publisher: Bhakti Marga Publications

Published: 2017-03-30

Total Pages: 910

ISBN-13: 3940381713

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Over the course of seven days, Paramahamsa Sri Swami Vishwananda captivated an eager audience with his commentary on the Shreemad Bhagavatam, extracting the essence of its message and deepening the understanding and experience of everyone present. This book is the result of that event. About the Shreemad Bhagavatam: Despite being compiled long ago by Sage Veda Vyasa, the Shreemad Bhagavatam’s message is very relevant today for it describes the powerful connection to the Divine presence that resides within the heart of every human being. Its verses prove that whenever humanity is most in need, the Divine manifests Itself on Earth to answer the call of the sincere devotees, and to re-establish balance, right action, and the life-affirming power of Divine Love. Paramahamsa Vishwananda’s commentary gives an enlightening spiritual context to these stories of men and women, kings and beggars, avatars and demons, and seamlessly connects them to the deeper issues and questions that concern all of us today: life purpose, responsibility, honesty, jealousy, pride, ego, stewardship of the Earth, and much more.

Iconography of the Buddhist Sculpture of Orissa: Text
Iconography of the Buddhist Sculpture of Orissa: Text

Author: Thomas E. Donaldson

Publisher: Abhinav Publications

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 546

ISBN-13:

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Utilizing knowledge of the Orissan Brahmanical Art, this text seeks to develop a similar consistent and reliable iconographic and stylistic evolution for the Buddhist Arts of Orissa and its adherence to, or deviation from, surviving textual iconographic peculiarities. The reciprocal influence between Brahmanical and Buddhist Art in Orissa is emphasized with both religions expanding at the same time in regard to proliferation of deities and variant forms, and each apparently competing with the other for patronage and converts.

TRANCE
TRANCE

Author: Priyabhishek Sharma

Publisher: Notion Press

Published: 2024-08-22

Total Pages: 267

ISBN-13:

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A Novel Based on a Himalayan Legend In a Himalayan village, Anirudha, the clan’s medium, waits for his successor. He has mastered the fading Himalayan art of going into the trance and connecting with the higher dimensions of the universe. Endowed with supernatural powers and telepathy, he needs to find someone who can enter a trance and uncover the hidden path and secrets of the ascetics. Two ascetics have left from Kamakhya to the Mani Mahesh Kailash with a secret wish fulfilling herb. Different life is unfolding on the beaches of Goa. Amay, an orphan migrant, is now managing the beach restaurant at Baga owned by the childless Dicosta couple. Amay bumps into Shaina while studying together at the Goa University. Both silently fell in love with each other. Amay’s modest background pushes him towards the stock market. He becomes a reckless the-future-and-options trader. The weird events start unfolding. They say it’s corona, the incurable virus – what impact it will have on the life, nobody knows…Will Anirudha find someone capable? Where would the silent romance between Amay and Shaina go? How was Anirudha’s clan connected to the secret wish-fulfilling herb brought by the two ascetics? Does life have a deeper purpose? Discover romance fusing with the Western Existentialism and the Himalayan Mysticism in this novel based on a Himalayan legend prevailing in the Chamba Hills.