Kubera
Kubera

Author: NIMMY CHISBN:O

Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd

Published: 1971-04-01

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 9350850729

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The city of Lanka was once ruled by the wise and benevolent Kubera, the king of the yakshas and the son of Sage Vishrava. He would travel the world in his magnificent flying chariot, the Pushpaka Vimana, which had been gifted to him by his great-grandfather, Brahma. Lanka enjoyed an age of peace and prosperity under Kubera's reign. But all that changed when his fearsome half-brother Dasagriva, the leader of the rakshasas, decided to claim the city as his own. Amar Chitra Katha pieces together from various sources in Indian mythology, the story of the Lord of Wealth.

Kubera and Ganesha (Relco Studio)
Kubera and Ganesha (Relco Studio)

Author: Relco Studio

Publisher: Relco Studio

Published: 2022-06-18

Total Pages: 22

ISBN-13:

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Horrified Kubera begged him to stop, but Ganesha threatened him by saying, “If you don't give me food, I will eat you.” Panicked Kubera realized his mistake and went straight to Lord Shiva to ask for help. He apologized for his pride.

Epic Mythology
Epic Mythology

Author: Edward Washburn Hopkins

Publisher:

Published: 1915

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13:

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The mythology of the two epics of India, the Mahābhārata and the Rāmāyaṇa.

The Disguises of the Demon
The Disguises of the Demon

Author: Gail Hinich Sutherland

Publisher: SUNY Press

Published: 1991-01-01

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 9780791406212

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Among the most ancient deities of South Asia, the yakshas straddle the boundaries between popular and textual traditions in both Hinduism and Buddhism and both benevolent and malevolent facets. As a figure of material plenty, the yaksis epitomized as Kubera, god of wealth and king of the yaks In demonic guise, the yaksis related to a large family of demonic and quasi-demonic beings, such as nagas, gandharvas, raks, and the man-eating pisaacas. Translating and interpreting texts and passages from the Vedic literature, the Hindu epics, the Puranas, Kālidāsa's Meghadūta, and the Buddhist Jātaka Tales, Sutherland traces the development and transformation of the elusive yaks from an early identification with the impersonal absolute itself to a progressively more demonic and diminished terrestrial characterization. Her investigation is set within the framework of a larger inquiry into the nature of evil, misfortune, and causation in Indian myth and religion.

The Mahabharata
The Mahabharata

Author:

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2015-06-01

Total Pages: 538

ISBN-13: 8184754035

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The Mahabharata is one of the greatest stories ever told. Though the basic plot is widely known, there is much more to the epic than the dispute between the Kouravas and Pandavas that led to the battle in Kurukshetra. It has innumerable sub-plots that accommodate fascinating meanderings and digressions, and it has rarely been translated in full, given its formidable length of 80,000 shlokas or couplets. This magnificent 10- volume unabridged translation of the epic is based on the Critical Edition compiled at the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute. Volume 1 consists of most of Adi Parva, in which much happens before the Kouravas and the Pandavas actually arrive on the scene. This volume covers the origins of the Kuru clan; the stories of Poushya, Poulama and Astika; the births of the Kouravas and the Pandavas; the house of lac; the slaying of Hidimba and Baka; Droupadi’s marriage; and ends with the Pandavas obtaining their share of the kingdom. Every conceivable human emotion figures in the Mahabharata, the reason why the epic continues to hold sway over our imagination. In this lucid, nuanced and confident translation, Bibek Debroy makes the Mahabharata marvellouly accessible to contemporary readers.

AMARAKOSAM FOR BEGINNERS
AMARAKOSAM FOR BEGINNERS

Author: T. VANAJA

Publisher: Notion Press

Published: 2020-01-21

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 1647835453

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In her first book, Vanaja takes readers on a journey to a world of Hindu Mythology. She describes the greatness of Amarakosam, which was written by Amarasinha, a court-poet in the period of King Chandragupa II. It involves all the characters of Hindu Mythological epics. Reviews I read the book “Amarakosam for Beginners Volume 1” authored by T.Vanaja. She has explained each name with detail explanations. I found it very easy to understand. The work is very much appreciable. Hope She continues to work with the same enthusiasm for the remaining volumes also. - Mrs C. Sukanya Baba M.A (Eco) I am working in a software company. I am unknown to Sanskrit language and the book named “Amarakosam”. Though forced to read the book, I am fascinated by the contents of book. Madam has the explained the slokas in detail. I look forward for other volumes. - M. Shruti

Avatars of Shiva
Avatars of Shiva

Author: Henry Romano

Publisher: HENRY ROMANO

Published: 2024-05-14

Total Pages: 58

ISBN-13:

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Shiva's attributes include impetuosity, generosity, and gullibility. People say Shiva is so eager to serve his devotees that he overlooks his safety. He hinders no one—not even demons. As quickly as he can be angry, he can also be appeased. On the other hand, Vishnu's shrewdness and ability to manipulate all situations consistently put him in control. As a result, Vishnu saved Shiva, and Shiva expressed his gratitude to him.

Studies in the Religious Life of Ancient and Medieval India
Studies in the Religious Life of Ancient and Medieval India

Author: Dineschandra Sircar

Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publ.

Published: 1971

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13: 9788120827905

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The Milinda Panha is, with good reason, a famous work of Buddhist literature, probably compiled in the first century B.C. It presents Buddhist doctrine in a very attractive and memorable form as a dialogue between a Bactrian Greek king, Milinda, who plays the `Devil`s Advocate` and a Buddhist sage, Nagasena. The topics covered include most of those questions commonly asked by Westerners such as If there is no soul, what is it that is reborn? and If there is no soul, who is talking to you now? This abridgement provides a concise presentation of this master-piece of Buddhist literature.