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Author: Tulasīdāsa
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Published: 1984
Total Pages: 928
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKExtended narrative poem on the life and exploits of Rāma, Hindu deity; originally serialized in Kalyana-kalpataru, 1949-1951.
Author: Devaleena Das
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Published: 2018-01-16
Total Pages: 445
ISBN-13: 0813587867
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn Unveiling Desire, Devaleena Das and Colette Morrow show that the duality of the fallen/saved woman is as prevalent in Eastern culture as it is in the West, specifically in literature and films. Using examples from the Middle to Far East, including Iran, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Thailand, Japan, and China, this anthology challenges the fascination with Eastern women as passive, abject, or sexually exotic, but also resists the temptation to then focus on the veil, geisha, sati, or Muslim women’s oppression without exploring Eastern women’s sexuality beyond these contexts. The chapters cover instead mind/body sexual politics, patriarchal cultural constructs, the anatomy of sex and power in relation to myth and culture, denigration of female anatomy, and gender performativity. From Persepolis to Bollywood, and from fairy tales to crime fiction, the contributors to Unveiling Desire show how the struggle for women’s liberation is truly global.
Author: Lucy Pollard-Gott, PhD
Publisher: iUniverse
Published: 2010-01-13
Total Pages: 499
ISBN-13: 1440154406
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSome of the most influential and interesting people in the world are fictional. Sherlock Holmes, Huck Finn, Pinocchio, Anna Karenina, Genji, and Superman, to name a few, may not have walked the Earth (or flown, in Superman's case), but they certainly stride through our lives. They influence us personally: as childhood friends, catalysts to our dreams, or even fantasy lovers. Peruvian author and presidential candidate Mario Vargas Llosa, for one, confessed to a lifelong passion for Flaubert's Madame Bovary. Characters can change the world. Witness the impact of Solzhenitsyn's Ivan Denisovich, in exposing the conditions of the Soviet Gulag, or Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom, in arousing anti-slavery feeling in America. Words such as quixotic, oedipal, and herculean show how fictional characters permeate our language. This list of the Fictional 100 ranks the most influential fictional persons in world literature and legend, from all time periods and from all over the world, ranging from Shakespeare's Hamlet [1] to Toni Morrison's Beloved [100]. By tracing characters' varied incarnations in literature, art, music, and film, we gain a sense of their shape-shifting potential in the culture at large. Although not of flesh and blood, fictional characters have a life and history of their own. Meet these diverse and fascinating people. From the brash Hercules to the troubled Holden Caulfield, from the menacing plots of Medea to the misguided schemes of Don Quixote, The Fictional 100 runs the gamut of heroes and villains, young and old, saints and sinners. Ponder them, fall in love with them, learn from their stories the varieties of human experience--let them live in you.
Author: Mukunda Rao
Publisher: Hachette India
Published: 2022-04-25
Total Pages: 572
ISBN-13: 9389253543
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIndian spirituality, from solemn sages to irreverent rebels. A plethora of religions, cultures, languages and peoples have over the ages nurtured a plurality of ideas, beliefs, influences and practices thriving in India. In India's Greatest Minds, Mukunda Rao takes readers on an exhilarating, exhaustive journey through the lives and teachings of India's most illustrious spiritual masters, thinker-activists and philosophers, making their wisdom accessible to all. Beginning from 700 BCE to the present day, moving across the length and breadth of the subcontinent, and covering every significant school of thought, Rao provides a comprehensive view of the trajectory of Indian thought as it developed over centuries, enriching minds and shaping modern discourse. Whether tackling profound questions on the meaning of life or plunging into the restless urgency of social reform, this book showcases an intellectual and cultural heritage that is uniquely Indian. From Kapila, Patanjali, Buddha and Mahavira to Andal, Kabir, Guru Nanak, Bulleh Shah and Chaitanya, and from Shishunala Sharifa, Ramakrishna and Vemana to Birsa Munda, Tagore, Gandhi and Ambedkar - the profiles of luminaries in this invaluable compendium will inspire and elevate its readers. Rich in both essence and detail, this treasury celebrates the individuals who rebelled against existing conventions and transcended every divide in their quest for enlightenment, transforming themselves and the world along the way.
Author: Library of Congress. Library of Congress Office, New Delhi
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Published: 1993
Total Pages: 1224
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKRecords publications acquired from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, by the U.S. Library of Congress Offices in New Delhi, India, and Karachi, Pakistan.
Author: Tulasīdāsa
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Published: 2006
Total Pages: 1101
ISBN-13: 9788129300836
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExtended narrative poem on the life and exploits of Rāma (Hindu deity).
Author: Tulasīdāsa
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Published: 1883
Total Pages: 670
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Published: 2017-01-06
Total Pages: 266
ISBN-13: 9789352786572
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGarun Puran is a matchless scripture of satvik category. it is said that reading or listening to the narration of garud puran not only brings happiness in the present life but also takes one closer to the divinity. therefore, all human beings, particularly Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and sikhs must acquire the deep knowledge enshrined in this scripture. the Garud Puran also aims at establishing a welfare society not only for human beings but also for all creatures and also paves the way for well being of the entire ecology and creation. It says that one must be full of action, compassion and generosity. One Should Live a controlled life while remaining Brahmin-nisht (engrossed in Divinity).
Author: Ben Carson, M.D.
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: 2012-01-24
Total Pages: 224
ISBN-13: 0310417341
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhat is America becoming? Or, more importantly, what can she be if we reclaim a vision for the things that made her great in the first place? Join Dr. Ben Carson as he explores what made this nation great and discovers how we can find our way back. In America the Beautiful, Dr. Ben Carson helps us learn from our past in order to chart a better course for our future. From his personal ascent from inner-city poverty to international medical and humanitarian acclaim, Carson shares experiential insights that help us understand: What is already good about America Where we have gone astray Which fundamental beliefs have guided America from her founding into preeminence among nations Written by a man who has experienced America's best and worst firsthand, America the Beautiful is at once alarming, convicting, and inspiring. You'll gain new perspectives on our nation's origins, our Judeo-Christian heritage, our educational system, capitalism versus socialism, our moral fabric, healthcare, and much more. An incisive declaration of the values that shaped America's past and must shape her future, America the Beautiful calls us all to use our God-given talents to improve our lives, our communities, our nation, and our world.
Author: Hyojun Romaji Kai
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Published: 2004-02-15
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780804833066
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis is a pocket sized English to Japanese Romanji dictionary This dictionary contains only Romanji, not Japanese Characters, and so is easy for foreigners who cannot read characters to use and pronounce Japanese. Since its first publication, this eminently practical pocket dictionary has proven its value many times over, not only to foreigners wishing to express themselves in Japanese but also to Japanese studying English. Presenting all definitions in romanized Japanese, it is simple and concise, yet remarkably comprehensive for a work of its size. For the benefit of students of Japanese, the main body of the dictionary is preceded by a brief but useful summary of grammatical rules. For the convenience of Japanese students of English, all English entries are followed by their pronunciations according to the International Phonetic System. Contains over 14,000 entries. Japanese and English phonetic pronunciations. Notes on Japanese Grammar and the Japanese language.
