Indian Values & Samskaras
Indian Values & Samskaras

Author: Pankajini Behera

Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing

Published: 2014-08-08

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9783659555701

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Human values are the values of life. The doctrine of Purusartha in Indian philosophy specifies a schema of values based on the nature of human existence and the goal of human life. Human existence is physico-psycho spiritual. It is worth nothing that body, mind and spirit continuum. Purusartha is the epitome for classical Indian ethics and the whole of classical Indian philosophy. The concept of purusartha is an integrated approach to the value system. Man is a social animal whose development depends upon not only on the development of one's individual life but it also includes one's social life. The philosophical enquiry into values is not meant for only theoretical enquiry but it results at the "experience of value."

Samskara
Samskara

Author: U. R. Anantha Murthy

Publisher:

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 9780195610796

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Made into a powerful, award-winning film in 1970, this important Kannada novel of the sixties has received widespread acclaim from both critics and general readers since its first publication in 1965. As a religious novel about a decaying brahmin colony in the south Indian village of Karnataka, Samskara serves as an allegory rich in realistic detail, a contemporary reworking of ancient Hindu themes and myths, and a serious, poetic study of a religious man living in a community of priests gone to seed. A death which stands as the central event in the plot brings in its wake a plague, many more deaths, live questions with only dead answers, moral chaos, and the rebirth of one man. The volume provides a useful glossary of Hindu myths, customs, Indian names, flora, and other terms. Notes and an afterword enhance the self-contained, faithful, and yet readable translation.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Eastern Philosophy
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Eastern Philosophy

Author: Jay Stevenson

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2000-01-09

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13: 1101158360

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You’re no idiot, of course. You know Eastern philosophy encompasses many countries and concepts, but when it comes to breaking down the basics—to discuss with others or for your own enlightenment—you can’t tell Confucius from Krishna. Don’t nix nirvana just yet! The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Eastern Philosophy is an extensive, reader-friendly guide that maps out the terrain along the various paths of knowledge. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • A wealth of information about the history and core beliefs of each philosophical system. • Outlines and in-depth explorations of each school of thought. • Reading and study guides to enhance your understanding. • The “big picture” of Eastern philosophy and how its components relate to Western ideas.

Samskar Ramayan
Samskar Ramayan

Author: Dr. Vinod Bala Arun

Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan

Published: 2015-01-01

Total Pages: 329

ISBN-13: 9351865673

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Samskara Ramayana is a compilation and edition of some important selected portions from Ramcaraitmanasa to suit various occasions and thus to sanctify our lives. The human lifespan has been considered under seven headings; namely; birth and birthday; start of schooling; marriage; entering a new house; any happy even and; distressful situation and death. We selected appropriate portions from R¹macaritm¹nasa to be recited from all seven kandas (chapters) to suit these occasions. For each occasion; several episodes/portions or verses have been included so that the reader can make his own selection. It will provide an opportunity to understand various episodes in depth; they have been presented according to the serial order of kandas (chapters) and dohas. Some episodes or portions have been included in more than one section because they are so meaningful; beautiful and full of values that their repeated recitation may help transform our lives. It is hoped that the recitation of these verses take place not only for formal prayers on various occasions but also to disseminate the living and eternal values of Ramayana to each and everyone. There is also a brief commentary on the significance and importance of each section in general and the portions that have come under them specifically.

Hindu Saṁskāras
Hindu Saṁskāras

Author: Rajbali Pandey

Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publ.

Published: 1987

Total Pages: 364

ISBN-13: 9788120803961

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The Hindu Samskaras give expression to aspirations and ideals of the Hindus. They aim at securing the welfare of the performer and developing his personality.

The Sarva-Darsana-Samgraha
The Sarva-Darsana-Samgraha

Author: Madhava

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2019-11-19

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13:

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The Sarva-Darsana-Samgraha is a work by Madhava. It contains a review of the different systems of Hindu philosophy along with descriptions of traditional Hindu ceremonies.

The Vivāha, the Hindu Marriage Saṁskāras
The Vivāha, the Hindu Marriage Saṁskāras

Author: Bhaiyārām Śarmā

Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publ.

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 9788120811324

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Ceremonial rites and rituals occupy a place of utmost importance in the life of a devout Hindu. In fact, there are no vital actions- brith, initiation, marriage, death etc- which can be allowed to be performed without its appropriate rite or samskara. The number of samskaras has been fluctuating but was finally fixed at sixteen. Marriage is the most important and elaborate out of these sixteen samskaras. Manu enjoins that rituals should be performed in the case of virgin for legalizing the marriage, legitimatizing children and avoiding public scandal. The mantras used in the nuptial rites being in Sanskrit are beyond the comprehension of not only the average Hindu but even the common priests entrusted with the duty of conducting the rituals. To overcome this difficulty the present book was originally prepared in Hindu and is now translated into English with the mantras etc. Romanized for the benefit of those who do not have adequate knowledge of Hindi, for example especially those whose forefathers had migrated to remote countries during the last one hundred years or so.