A Glimpse into Yogavasistha

A Glimpse into Yogavasistha

Author: Swami Tejomayananda

Publisher: Central Chinmaya Mission Trust

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 8175977051

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This book covers Lord Rama's Guru Vasistha a great treasure of the highest knowledge and great stories, which answers multifold questions of life. This text covers almost the entire philosophical thought of Sanatana Dharma.


The Concise Yoga Vāsiṣṭha

The Concise Yoga Vāsiṣṭha

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Publisher: State University of New York Press

Published: 2010-03-31

Total Pages: 451

ISBN-13: 1438422857

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The Concise Yoga Vāsiṣṭha a clear, provocative summary of one of the leading texts of Hinduism. Swami Venkatesananda continues the long tradition of elaborating on and clarifying the teachings of the sage Vāsiṣṭha. It captures the verve of the original text while eliminating needless repetition. For the specialist, this book makes available a handy guide to the original Sanskrit without sacrificing philosophical depth. To the comparative religionist, it provides an occasion for understanding how Hinduism has been able to accommodate seemingly opposite schools of thought without giving way to the platitudes which mar many syncretic movements.


The Dhvanyāloka of Ānandavardhana with the Locana of Abhinavagupta

The Dhvanyāloka of Ānandavardhana with the Locana of Abhinavagupta

Author: Ānandavardhana

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 854

ISBN-13: 9780674202788

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For nearly a thousand years the brilliant analysis of aesthetic experience set forth in the Locana of Abhinavagupta, India's founding literary critic, has dominated traditional Indian theory on poetics and aesthetics. The Locana, presented here in English translation for the first time, is a commentary on the ninth-century Dhvanyaloka of Anandavardhana, which is itself the pivotal work in the history of Indian poetics. The Dhvanyaloka revolutionized Sanskrit literary theory by proposing that the main goal of good poetry is the evocation of a mood or "flavor" (rasa) and that this process can be explained only by recognizing a semantic power beyond denotation and metaphor, namely, the power of suggestion. On the basis of this analysis the Locana develops a theory of the psychology of aesthetic response. This edition is the first to make the two most influential works of traditional Sanskrit literary and aesthetic theory fully accessible to readers who want to know more about Sanskrit literature. The editorial annotations furnish the most complete exposition available of the history and content of these works. In addition, the verses presented as examples by both authors (offered here in verse translation) form an anthology of some of the finest Sanskrit and Prakrit poetry.


Hindi Film Song

Hindi Film Song

Author: Ashok Damodar Ranade

Publisher: Bibliophile South Asia

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 458

ISBN-13: 9788185002644

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The Supreme Yoga

The Supreme Yoga

Author: Swami Venkatesananda

Publisher: New Age Books

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 9788178222608

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The Supreme Yoga (2 Vols) by Swami Venkatesananda Published by Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi (www.mlbd.co.in, [email protected]) About the Book The Yoga Vasistha is a unique work of Indian philosophy and is highly respected for its practical mysticism. These teachings of Sage Vasistha imparted to Lord Rama, contain the true understanding about the creation of the world. The supreme Yoga with Romanised text is a translation into English of this complete work and is accompanied by brief expositions by Swami Venkatesananda. This book brings this storehouse of wisdom to our world and makes the philosophy comprehensible to scholars and common people alike. It is this philosophy of a comprehensive spirituality, rational and practical, that man in the modern age needs to rescue himself from his stagnation of worldliness and put him on the high road of creative living and fulfilment. Soak into the message of each verse and discover the numerous ways in which this truth is revealed to help open your mind. We have a firm hope that this well-known, towering teaching will provide to everyone the requisite inspiration and solace.


Wondrous Whispers of Wisdom of Ancient India

Wondrous Whispers of Wisdom of Ancient India

Author: V.K. Subramanian

Publisher: Abhinav Publications

Published: 2001-11

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 9788170173953

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Vadakaymadom Krishna Iyer Subramanian(b. 1930, Kerala, India) is an eminent scholar whose life mission is to present to the world the treasures of ancient India, in the fields of art, literature, philosophy and religion. He has already translated several ancient texts into English. These include : Saundaryalahari, Sivanandalahari, Sacred Songs of India, maxims of Chankya and Sri Rudraprasna. As a consultant for holistic health and spiritual development, he has spelt out the Hindu regimens in this regard in his popular book : The Holistic Way to Health, happiness and Harmony. Subramanian's prolific literary output covers a variety of subjects ranging from astrology to art. He has been astropalmic counsellor for over 35 years. A retired officer of the Indian Audit and Accounts Service (which he joined in 1953), Subramanian is also a reputed painter, who has held 22 one-man shows and whose paintings (some of them in the Chandigarh museum) have won wide acclaim from leading art critics of india. Subramanian who has travelled extensively in India, now lives in the United States of America.


India's Dances

India's Dances

Author: Reginald Massey

Publisher: Abhinav Publications

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 319

ISBN-13: 8170174341

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The Dances Of India Are Among The Oldest Dance Genres Still Widely Practiced Today. In Recent Years They Have Become Increasingly Known And Appreciated All Over The World. This Book Details The History Of The Several Styles Of Indian Dance And Gives An Account Of The Cultural, Religious, Social And Political Factors Which Influenced Their Growth And Development. There Are Fascinating Side-Lights On The Etiquette And Mores Of Indian Society. Many Of The Myths And Legends Which Form The Subject Matter Of The Dances Are Recounted And Theories Suggested To Explain Their Inspiration And Sources.This Is A Comprehensive Survey For Readers Who Want To Relate The Classical Dances To The Broader Background Of Indian Culture. For Students, Indian And Non- Indian, It Provides Valuable Historic And Technical Information; And For Dance Lovers It Serves As A Guide Telling Them What To Look For In A Performance. There Is, In Addition, An Overview Of India'S Many Folk Dances. The Glossary Of Terms Germane To The Different Styles Is A Useful Adjunct As Is The Bibliography.In The Latter Part Of This Book The Achievements Of Leading Delhi-Based Dancers Are Recorded And, At The Same Time, New Talent Is Readily Recognized.Written By An Acknowledged Authority, India'S Dances Is, Quite Simply, A Defmitive Volume On Some Of This Country'S Most. Enduring Contributions To World Culture.