The Science of Satyug
The Science of Satyug

Author: Daniel Heifetz

Publisher: State University of New York Press

Published: 2021-02-01

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 1438481721

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The All World Gayatri Pariwar is a modern religious movement that enjoys wide popularity in North India, particularly among the many STEM workers who joined after becoming disillusioned with their lucrative but unfulfilling private-sector careers. Founded in the mid-twentieth century, the Gayatri Pariwar works to popularize practices inspired by ancient religious texts and breaks with convention by framing these practices as the foundation of a universal spirituality. The movement appeals to science in its advocacy of these practices, claiming that they have medical benefits that constitute proof that rational people around the world should find persuasive. Should these practices become sufficiently widespread, the belief is that humanity will enter a new satyug, or "golden age." In The Science of Satyug, Daniel Heifetz focuses on how religion and science are objects of intense emotion that help to constitute identities. Weaving engaging ethnographic anecdotes together with readings of Gayatri Pariwar literature, Heifetz interprets this material in light of classic and contemporary theory. The result is a significant contribution to current conversations about the globalized middle classes and the entanglement of religion and science that will appeal to anyone interested in understanding these aspects of life in modern India.

The Science of Empire
The Science of Empire

Author: Zaheer Baber

Publisher: SUNY Press

Published: 1996-05-16

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 9780791429204

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Investigates the complex social processes involved in the introduction and institutionalization of Western science in colonial India.

The Hidden Hindu 2
The Hidden Hindu 2

Author: Akshat Gupta

Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited

Published: 2022-09-05

Total Pages: 217

ISBN-13: 9354926711

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The first battle is lost. The book of Mritsanjeevani is in the wrong hands but Nagendra's plans are not limited only to immortality. What seemed to be the end of all wars was just the beginning of an incredible journey in search of a hidden verse. Om is still incomplete without the knowledge of his past, but he is not alone anymore. Two of the mightiest warriors of all time stand by his side. Two mysterious warriors stand unconditionally with Nagendra too or is there a hidden agendas behind all the allies? Who are LSD and Parimal in real and who is Om? Tighten your seat belts for an adventure in search of words that hold a bigger purpose than even immortality for Divinities and Demons.

God of Desire
God of Desire

Author: Catherine Benton

Publisher: State University of New York Press

Published: 2006-06-01

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 0791482618

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God of Desire presents Sanskrit tales of the Indian deity Kāmadeva as he battles the ascetic god Śiva, assists the powerful goddess Devī, and incarnates as the charming son of Kṛṣṇa. Exploring the imagery and symbolism of the god of desire in art and ritual, Catherine Benton reflects on the connection of Kāmadeva to parrots, makaras (gharials), and apsarases (celestial nymphs), and to playful devotional rituals designed to win his favor. In addition to examining the Hindu literature, Benton also highlights two Buddhist forms of Kamadeva, the demonic Māra, who tries to persuade the Buddha to trade enlightenment for the delights of a woman, and the ever-youthful Mañjuśri, who cuts through ignorance with the bodhisattva sword of wisdom. Tales of Kāmadeva from the Hindu and Buddhist traditions present desire as a powerful force continually redefining the boundaries of chaos and order and gently pulling beyond the ephemeral lure of passionate longings.

Evolution and Science of Indian Hindu and Other Calendars
Evolution and Science of Indian Hindu and Other Calendars

Author: Mr RAJESH KUMAR CHOPRA

Publisher: ANURADHA PRAKASHAN

Published: 2023-12-05

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 9391873820

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About the Book This book is about the evolution of different Calendar Systems from Sumerian to Gregorian and their logic, history, science. Many allied topics such as the eclipse, are explained, with real-life examples. Facts like, why a month has 28, 29, 30 or 31 days are explained with reasons and chronology. The book is a must also for all Indians, who will find answers to almost all queries regarding Indian and Hindu calendars. "A festival falling on different dates (of a Gregorian calendar) in different years is a common feature of all religions. For Hindus, the Holi Festival may occur on any day from March 1 to March 29; for Muslims, the Id may happen on any day of the year, whereas for Christians, the Easter Sunday may occur from March 22 to April 25,..." The author R. K. Chopra is a Mining Engineer, retired from the post of Director from a multi-billion dollar turnover company.

The Living and the Dead
The Living and the Dead

Author: Liz Wilson

Publisher: State University of New York Press

Published: 2012-02-01

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 0791487016

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This collection examines the social dimensions of death in South Asian religions, exploring the ritualized exchanges between the living and the dead performed by Hindus, Buddhists, Muslims, and other religious groups. Using ethnographic and historical tools associated with the comparative and historical study of religion, the contributors also record the voices and actions of marginalized groups—such as tribal peoples, women, and members of lower castes—who are often underrepresented in studies of South Asian deathways, which typically focus on the writings and practices of elite groups. For many religious people, death entails a journey leading to some new condition or place. As the ultimate experience of passage, it is highly ceremonial and ritualized, and those beliefs and practices associated with the moment of death itself—death-bed ceremonies, funerary rites, and rituals of mourning and of remembering—are examined here. The Living and the Dead offers historical depth, ethnographic detail, and conceptual clarity on a subject that is of immense importance in South Asian religious traditions.

Gurus in America
Gurus in America

Author: Thomas A. Forsthoefel

Publisher: State University of New York Press

Published: 2012-02-01

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 0791482693

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Gurus in America provides an excellent introduction to the guru phenomenon in the United States, with in-depth analyses of nine important Hindu gurus—Adi Da, Ammachi, Mayi Chidvilasananda, Gurani Anjali, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Osho, Ramana Maharshi, Sai Baba, and Swami Bhaktivedanta. All of these gurus have attracted significant followings in the U.S. and nearly all have lived here for considerable periods of time. The book's contributors discuss the characteristics of each guru's teachings, the history of each movement, and the particular construction of Hinduism each guru offers. Contributors also address the religious and cultural interaction, translation, and transplantation that occurs when gurus offer their teachings in America. This is a fascinating guide that will elucidate an important element in America's diverse and ever-changing spiritual landscape.

Original Science of the Universe Vol. 1: Complete Scientific Solutions
Original Science of the Universe Vol. 1: Complete Scientific Solutions

Author: Dr. Bhavtosh Chandra

Publisher: Blue Rose Publishers

Published: 2024-03-15

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13:

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"May there be another suitable way to describe the beginning of the Universe? To discover the suitable answers, we must search out something more. Therefore, let us review again according to our modern laws and theories of physics. In this book, the assumptions for the beginning of the Universe are based on General Theory of Relativity & Quantum Mechanics along with some other laws of physics. Such assumptions are not supporting any singularity as it has accepted in the Big Bang etc theories. The remarkable fact is that the concepted assumptions (in this book) are solving not only the formation and evolution of the universal cosmic bodies but also giving suitable answers for all probable consequences of the planetarian etc constructions, mostly of the Earth."

Science Of Speech
Science Of Speech

Author: Dada Bhagwan

Publisher: Dada Bhagwan Foundation

Published: 2021-04-01

Total Pages: 90

ISBN-13: 9386289164

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Those seeking to lead a spiritual life may naturally become inspired to live in peace and non violence. To learn spiritual practices to develop these values, one may turn to spiritual teachers, to different types of religion, or to different types of yoga. But beginning to cultivate spiritual awareness is not always as simple as it seems – especially in family relationships, in unhealthy relationships, or while dealing with difficult people. Daily interactions such as these may feel like the very definition of conflict! In the book “Science Of Speech”, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan offers key understanding about non violent communication, along with conflict resolution skills and conflict management strategies. His spiritual teaching on how to resolve conflict - or to avoid it altogether - is offered in the context of common and everyday relationship challenges. Among the myriad of spiritual books available today, “Science Of Speech” is a unique resource. Whether wondering how to become more spiritual, or simply how to deal with negative people and difficult people, this book will prove invaluable.

The Yugas
The Yugas

Author: Joseph Selbie

Publisher: Crystal Clarity Publishers

Published: 2011-08-16

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 1565896343

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Millions are wondering what the future holds for mankind, and if we are soon due for a world-changing global shift. Paramhansa Yogananda (author of the classic Autobiography of a Yogi) and his teacher, Sri Yukteswar, offered key insights into this subject. They presented a fascinating explanation of the rising and falling eras that our planet cycles through every 24,000 years. According to their teachings, we have recently passed through the low ebb in that cycle and are moving to a higher age—an Energy Age that will revolutionize the world. Over one hundred years ago Yukteswar predicted that we would live in a time of extraordinary change, and that much that we believe to be fixed and true—our entire way of looking at the world — would be transformed and uplifted. In The Yugas, authors Joseph Selbie and David Steinmetz present substantial and intriguing evidence from the findings of historians and scientists that demonstrate the truth of Yukteswar’s and Yogananda’s revelations.