The book recounts the journey of Vivek ji and numerous others during the years 2022-23 along the revered banks of the Narmada river. The book is not just a travelogue of the author’s journey along the banks of the river, but also a documentation of the numerous ancient teerthas that are scattered along the holy banks of Narmada, which have been mostly forgotten by everyone. The teerthas are the starting point of the Narmada Parikrama, playing a crucial role in shaping this tradition. Vivek ji’s Narmada parikrama was a journey undertaken with the purpose of immersing oneself in the spiritual landscapes of the sacred Narmada river. However, it was the parikrama that ultimately uncovered and drew attention to the Teerthas.
Meandering Through Mountains And Valleys, The Narmada Twists And Turns Her Way Through Forest Fringes, Sculpting Boulders, Carving Deep Gorges And Creating Scenes Of Unsurpassed Beauty And Loveliness. Rich In History And Mythology, She Is India S Fifth Longest And The Most Sacred River After The Ganga. Award-Winning Artist And Writer Amrit Lal Vegad Has Been Capturing The Narmada On Canvas And In Print For Over A Quarter Of A Century. Narmada: River Of Beauty Details Vegad S Journeys On Foot Over A Period Of Eleven Years, Along The Riverbank From The Source Of The Narmada To Bharuch Where It Empties Into The Arabian Sea. The Geography Of The Narmada Valley Has Changed Since The Last Time The Author Traversed It, In 1987. Several Hundred Villages Have Been Submerged As A Result Of The Sardar Sarovar Project, As Well As Cultivable Land, Flora And Fauna. Using Exquisite Prose And Vivid Imagery, Vegad Has Captured The Beauty Of The Valley In Its Pristine Form. Alternating Between The Exciting And The Serene, His Account Mirrors The Narmada S Course From Source To Mouth. He Narrates His Encounters With The Villagers Who Live On The Banks Of The River, Their Easy Faith And Generous Hospitality, Hardworking Days And Restful Nights; His Nerve-Wracking Journey Through Bhil Country Where The Tribals Are Known To Loot Pilgrims; His Nighttime Adventure With A Pair Of Cobras, And Unexpected Run-In With A Colony Of Ants. Narmada: River Of Beauty Is Not Just About The River, But The Life That Thrives On The River. This Evocative Translation, Peppered With Sketches And Collages By The Author, Captures The Familiar Textures Of The Original, Making It A One-Of-A-Kind Travelogue About One Of The Most Magnificent River Valleys In India.
With a Foreword by Ed Kashi A three-week trip around the Great River Ma Narmada in 2018 (Nov~Dec) in a Toyota Innova with Ashok Thakur and half a dozen friends who hopped on and off for various segments of the trip Starting at Omkareshwar and keeping the River Ma on the right and never crossing it (though we came close to it a couple of times accidentally), with night halts at Barwani, Rajpipla, Ankleshwar, Damapura, a detour to Pavagadh Hills, Maheshwar, Nemawar (the midpoint of the River), Budni, Jabalpur, Amarkantak (the source), Kanha National Park, Hoshangabad, before reaching Omkareshwar About 3,000 km around the River and another 3,000 km up and down from Bengaluru to Omkareshwar via Hyderabad (with Srini), with enough memories for a lifetime
The Encyclopaedic Dictionary Of Marathi Literature Has Been Developed With A Specific Planning To Include Not Only Men Of Letters But Also All Aspects Characterising The Growth Of Marathi Literature. It Also Presents A Clear Picture Of Development Of Marathi Literature From Early Period To The Present Day. The Contributions Of Many Poets, Writers, Playwriters, Essayist And Critics Are Given Along With Their Biographical Accounts Supported By Bibliography. It Has Successfully Converted A Long Journey Of Marathi Since Saint Dnyaneshwar To Today S New Little Magazine Movement .The Encyclopaedic Dictionary Serves The Purpose Of Research And Survey Of Marathi Literature Very Well, Bringing In Full Contributions Of Progressive Poets And Writers. It Is Bound To Be Gita For Researchers As Well As Every Common Marathi Individual As It Has Rich Reference Value.
We now live in the time of the Gaian hierophant. This is the one who reveals and shows us how to relate to the sacred aspects of Gaia, our planet. Who is this hierophant? Each of us, when we join the campaign with Gaia against the desecration of our natural environment. But first we have to discover what the Earth really is. The Earth's thousands of sacred sites hold a secret: they are functional parts of the planet's geomantic body, consciousness nodes in the Earth's subtle body. Each veils a Light temple, each once known widely and remembered in myth, and Welcome to Your Designer Planet! documents 165 different kinds. The Earth is not an accident of the cosmos, but was designed specifically for humans as an extended Mystery temple primed to support and enhance our greater awareness. And the designers intended that humans help maintain it. Want to help the ecosystem and modulate global warming and climate change? Plug yourself into the Earth's Light grid through your nearest sacred site and start helping. Earth Mysteries researcher Richard Leviton presents a working model of the Earth's geomantic reality based on 24 years of research. The world's myths are the doorway into this fantastic domain of the Earth's visionary geography, showing us where to go and what to do and even what kinds of spiritual beings to expect to see. The future of the Earth is in our hands. Here are some pages from its design manual showing us how to fine-tune our wonderful host planet.
Human civilisation is passing through one of the most difficult times in the history of mankind. The world is in stress. The situation worsens by the day. Sanatan Dharma: Vaidik Gateway to the Next Century attempts to offer a solution to all our problems. Hinduism is a way of life-with nature, in nature, by nature. Author Manoj Singh elaborates on the practical aspects of one of the oldest cultural civilisations, analysing how it's more relevant in today's troubled age. He narrates the evolution of Vaidik civilisation, elaborating on the basics of Vaidik Sanatan dharma. He discusses life in Hinduism, its culture, festivals, rituals, customs, yoga, Vedas and mantras, outlining a broad perspective of why and how these are significant. This comprehensive work touches upon all aspects of Sanatan life philosophy for spiritual enlightenment. A heritable past, which has been otherwise forgotten, is revealed here, hoping to make human journey viable in the present dynamic complexity. This is for anyone who desires to understand the real meaning of living rather than just existing.
