Evil and the Philosophy of Retribution
Evil and the Philosophy of Retribution

Author: Sanjay Palshikar

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-09-19

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 1317342089

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What is ‘evil’? What are the ways of overcoming this destructive and morally recalcitrant phenomenon? To what extent is the use of punitive violence tenable? Evil and the Philosophy of Retribution compares the responses of three modern Indian commentators on the Bhagavad-Gita — Aurobindo Ghose, Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Mahatma Gandhi. The book reveals that some of the central themes in the Bhagavad-Gita were transformed by these intellectuals into categories of modern socio-political thought by reclaiming them from pre-modern debates on ritual and renunciation. Based on canonical texts, this work presents a fascinating account of how the relationship between ‘good’, ‘evil’ and retribution is construed against the backdrop of militant nationalism and the development of modern Hinduism. Amid competing constructions of Indian tradition as well as contemporary concerns, it traces the emerging representations of modern Hindu self-consciousness under colonialism, and its very understanding of evil surrounding a textual ethos. Replete with Sanskrit, English, Marathi, and Gujarati sources, this will especially interest scholars of modern Indian history, philosophy, political science, history of religion, and those interested in the Bhagavad-Gita.

Eight Faces of Revenge
Eight Faces of Revenge

Author: Vibha S. Chauhan

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2018-11-26

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 9004380256

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Is revenge an expression of rage, pain, strength, frailty, justice, or sadism? A complex emotion, revenge defies simple definitions since it is infused with different social codes and ethics. It is this intricate connection between the idea of revenge and its connections with history, aesthetics, socio-political constructs, racism, and religion that this volume attempts to explore. Moving across continents and cultures, the book examine a wide range of emotional and geographical terrains like the law of karma, gender violence, epic narratives, caste system, and cinema in India; the horror of the Holocaust and metaphysical revenge; witchcraft in Ghana, South Africa, and Namibia; Greek mythology; and sexual and emotional abuse of women by a Portuguese Brazilian slave holder.

Kali's Retribution [The Kalki Chronicles]
Kali's Retribution [The Kalki Chronicles]

Author: Abhinav

Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited

Published: 2019-08-19

Total Pages: 259

ISBN-13: 9353056322

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A god with a powerful weapon. An immortal sorcerer. An inevitable showdown. Successful in deciphering Krishna's puzzles and retrieving the Kaustubha locket, Anirudh finally accepts his destiny as Kalki--the tenth avatar of Vishnu. However, with the ever-perilous world moving too fast for him to keep up with, he is taken under the wing of an esoteric society created for his protection. As ancient allies watch over him from the Himalayas, Anirudh moves to find the greatest weapon in the universe hidden in the fabled submerged palace of Dwarka. However, the Demon of Time, Kalarakshasa, yearns to possess it as well. In an ultimate showdown, the cloaked sorcerer faces the last avatar of Vishnu on the battlefield. Will it be long before Kali, the Lord of Evil, takes up the reins of the mortal world? And will the darkness brought upon by the Kali yuga soon eclipse the earth?

AJAYA - RISE OF KALI (Book 2)
AJAYA - RISE OF KALI (Book 2)

Author: Anand Neelakantan

Publisher: One Point Six Technology Pvt Ltd

Published: 2015-08-27

Total Pages: 480

ISBN-13: 9381576041

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"THE MAHABHARATA ENDURES AS THE GREAT EPIC OF INDIA. While Jaya is the story of the Pandavas, told from the perspective of the victors of Kurukshetra, Ajaya is the tale of the Kauravas, who were decimated to the last man. From the pen of the author who gave voice to Ravana in the national bestseller, ASURA, comes the riveting narrative which compels us to question the truth behind the Mahabharata. THE DARK AGE OF KALI IS RISING and every man and woman must choose between duty and conscience, honour and shame, life and death… o The Pandavas, banished to the forest following the disastrous games of dice, return to Hastinapura. o Draupadi has vowed not to bind her hair till she washes it in the blood of the Kauravas. o Karna must choose between loyalty and gratitude, friend and Guru. o Aswathama undertakes a perilous mission to the mountains of Gandhara, in search of the Evil One. o Kunti must decide between her firstborn and her other sons. o Guru Drona has to stand with either his favourite disciple or his beloved son. o Balarama, having failed to convince his brother about the adharma of violence, walks the streets of Bharatavarsha, spreading the message of peace. o Ekalavya is called to make the ultimate sacrifice to uphold a woman’s honour. o Jara, the beggar, sings of Krishna’s love while his blind dog, Dharma, follows. o Shakuni can almost see the realization of his dream to destroy India. As the Pandavas stake their claim to the Hastinapura throne, the Kaurava Crown Prince, Suyodhana, rises to challenge Krishna. As great minds debate dharma and adharma, power hungry men prepare for an apocalyptic war. The women, highborn and humble, helplessly watch the unfolding disaster with deep foreboding. And greedy merchants and unscrupulous priests lie in wait like vultures. Both sides know that beyond the agony and carnage the winner will take all. But even as gods conspire and men’s destinies unfold, a far greater truth awaits. ***** One of the six most remarkable writers of India. DNA An Amazing read. The WEEK Unique voice of a rebellious author telling the story from the other side, a feat a few have dared or managed so well. Bihar Times"

Sweet Curse, Kali Sweet Urban Fantasy, Book 4 (Kali Sweet Urban Fantasy Series)
Sweet Curse, Kali Sweet Urban Fantasy, Book 4 (Kali Sweet Urban Fantasy Series)

Author: Misty Evans

Publisher: Beach Path Publishing, LLC.

Published: 2021-10-18

Total Pages: 309

ISBN-13:

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Every blessing hides a curse. For me, Kali Sweet, being cursed is my normal state. I’m a demon but I love humans. Especially my half-demon, half-human boyfriend, Rad. He’s so imperfect, creative, and, well, mortal. Because I’m one of the original vices Jesus cast out of Mary Magdalene back in Biblical times, I’m cursed with virtue running through my blood as well. I’m constantly at war with my evil side, and now my horrible flaw of loving humans has landed me a new job—one I don’t particularly like nor want as head of the Bridge Council, entrusted with keeping humans safe from supernaturals. Lucky me, the job comes with perks—both Lucifer and his big brother Michael are gunning for me. My hand is being forced. Either I kill the King of Hell or Michael will kill everyone I love…including Rad. With my ragtag band of demons, vampires, and shifters, I’m about to go up against Heaven and Hell. Blessing or curse? In the end, all that matters is that I keep those I care about alive and safe, even if I’m the one who ends up at the mercy of Michael’s sword. Books in the Kali Sweet Series include: Revenge Is Sweet, Book 1 Sweet Chaos, Book 2 Sweet Soldier, Book 3 Sweet Curse, Book 4

Cancer and the Kali Yuga
Cancer and the Kali Yuga

Author: Cecilia Coale Van Hollen

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2022-10-11

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 0520386558

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As news spread that more women died from breast and cervical cancer in India than anywhere else in the world in the early twenty-first century, global public health planners accelerated efforts to prevent, screen, and treat these reproductive cancers in low-income Indian communities. Cancer and the Kali Yuga reveals that women who are the targets of these interventions in Tamil Nadu, South India, hold views about cancer causality, late diagnosis, and challenges to accessing treatment that differ from the public health discourse. Cecilia Coale Van Hollen's critical feminist ethnography centers and amplifies the voices of Dalit Tamil women who situate cancer within the nexus of their class, caste, and gender positions. Dalit women's narratives about their experiences with cancer present a powerful and poignant critique of the sociocultural and political-economic conditions that marginalize them and jeopardize their health and well-being in twenty-first-century India.

A Twisted Shade of Green
A Twisted Shade of Green

Author: Eloise Epps MacKinnon

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2018-07-11

Total Pages: 159

ISBN-13: 1546249974

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Love Conquers All! Kali Mathias knew that, being cursed with a beauty like hers, it was less likely for a man’s eye to want a second glimpse of her. That is, not until the day her eye rested upon Mr. Glen Monroe—the one man who would not easily be had. A woman needed an exclusive invitation to taste the passion that awaited them inside Glen’s empire. It was a colorful world of green where a taste of love portrayed revenge, deceit, and lust and where a beautiful woman could partake of such pleasures. Glen and Kali were both undergoing a broken heart at the hands of a twisted shade of green when they first met. Glen got Kali, and Kali got Glen. Kali thought she would never be acceptable. She was not slim enough, not tall enough, or pretty enough to please a man. On the other hand, Glen knew he was more than enough; he was handsome and breathtaking at the same time. He was more than enough for any woman to behold. Regardless of that discord, they both confusingly questioned their faith in God and opted for a doltish lifestyle. Hers based on a lustful appetite; his based on revenge. Glen’s faith was almost null to the point where he believed that all he had was enough to get him through life. And Kali, on the other hand, had the notion God just wasn’t working fast enough—not quicker than her cash. Glen and Kali were two lost people trying to survive in a world minus a heavenly net—God! They lost their way, but God never forgot them. He defeated the hands of Satan by refuting a pair of wrongful eyes from an unjust sight of Kali in the arms of another man. God embodied Kali with a heart of compassion to forgive Glen, flaws and all. Instead, God turned one date between two total opposite hearts into one that required each other to be alive in the midst of any storm. Also, God taught both Glen and Kali a lesson. He taught her to realize that not everything had a price tag, not real love! And he taught him that even love can conquer the grips of a heart’s revenge!

Beliefs, Rituals, and Symbols of India
Beliefs, Rituals, and Symbols of India

Author: Dean Miller

Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC

Published: 2014-08-01

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 1627126724

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Learn about India's fascinating religions, history, and folklore from Ganesh to Gandhi in this illuminating text.

Vedic Philosophy of the Kali Yuga
Vedic Philosophy of the Kali Yuga

Author: Henry Romano

Publisher: DTTV PUBLICATIONS

Published:

Total Pages: 125

ISBN-13:

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According to Vedic philosophy, there are four eras in every world cycle. They represent a gradual decline from enlightenment (Satya Yuga) to chaos and ignorance (Kali Yuga) before it starts again. Each of these eras lasts roughly 2160 years. You're probably familiar with the four ages of Hindu philosophy: Satya Yuga, Treta Yuga, Dwapara Yuga, and Kali Yuga. The golden age is when pure knowledge is widespread, and people live in harmony. The dark age is when everything goes wrong—the World falls into chaos, and humanity descends into ignorance. But what happens next? What is the meaning of "the end of the world"? There are many ways to interpret this question—which makes it so interesting! We're living in the Kali Yuga right now - the era of chaos and disorder. This means our society is falling apart, but we can bring back the Golden Age by understanding our personal roles in society. The Kali Yuga is the present age of man. We are in the age of darkness, ignorance, and chaos. The Kali Yuga was prophesied to be when humanity would live without spiritual knowledge or enlightenment. It's an era of materialism, greed, and violence (including war). But we can bring back the Golden Age by understanding our own personal role in society and doing what we can to restore order to our World today. The Golden Age is when humans live in harmony with nature. It's also known as Satya Yuga or Krita Yuga, or Utopian Age because everything works as it should be working - there are no problems or challenges that need fixing because everything works perfectly well already... In the Golden Age, humans live in harmony with nature. It's also known as Satya Yuga or Krita Yuga, or Utopian Age because everything works as it should be working - there are no problems or challenges that need fixing because everything works perfectly well already... Satya Yuga is the name people give to this period. This era was said to last for more than 4,000 years in Hindu mythology.

Book of Kali
Book of Kali

Author: Seema Mohanty

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2009-07-20

Total Pages: 101

ISBN-13: 8184751508

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One of the most unconventional yet immensely popular deities in the Hindu pantheon, goddess Kali essentially represents the dark and contrary aspects of the cosmos. Her naked form and association with violence, blood and gore challenge the very concept of divinity. Yet, over the centuries, she has come to represent a whole gamut of conflicting images—from bloodthirsty ogress to benign goddess. So today while she is venerated as Chamunda, a deity who verges on the macabre and grotesque, she is also adored in household shrines in one of her milder forms, Dakshina-Kali. It is this evolution of Kali—from her origin as a tantric goddess to her metamorphosis into a divinity in mainstream religion—that Seema Mohanty captures brilliantly in this book. Drawing upon a variety of sources—rituals associated with the worship of Kali, tales from the Ramayana, the Mahabharata, the Puranas, the Tantras and Agamas, folklore and films—she has succeeded in portraying in engrossing detail the myriad manifestations of the enigmatic deity that is Kali.