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Author : Tulasīdāsa
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789389152371
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (523 download)
Download or read book The Greatest Ode to Lord Ram written by Tulasīdāsa and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Pavan K. Varma
Publisher : Westland Non-Fiction
ISBN 13 : 9357764747
Total Pages : 339 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (577 download)
Download or read book The Greatest Ode to Lord Ram: Tulsidas’s Ramcharitmanas Selections and Commentaries written by Pavan K. Varma and published by Westland Non-Fiction. This book was released on with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AN EASY-TO-UNDERSTAND BUT LAYERED INTRODUCTION TO LORD RAM AS A GOD AND AS A MAN The Ramcharitmanas is undoubtedly one of the greatest lyrical compositions in Hindi literature. Writing in the sixteenth century, Tulsidas chose to pen verses in Awadhi rather than Sanskrit, thus breaking with literary tradition and importantly making Lord Ram more relatable to the layperson. Pavan K. Varma, author of the best-selling Adi Shankaracharya: Hinduism’s Greatest Thinker has selected some of the most evocative stanzas—offering a succinct commentary for each—that capture the very core of the original. While centring the philosophical aspect of the Ramcharitmanas—the immutability of the soul over the merely corporeal; the transience of worldly pleasures; the placing of wisdom above knowledge—The Greatest Ode to Lord Ram describes a devoted son, a loving sibling, a committed lover, an ideal ruler and also a human, almost bereft of divinity. Indeed, Ram is a god and a man; he is comprehensible. Tulsidas’s seminal work employs a unique poetic linguistic tool that unravels even the most profound concepts with utmost simplicity, blending philosophy with breath taking verse. Varma’s compelling new selection and commentary achieves this effect by combining the aesthetics, romance and imagery of the original work with the unadulterated spirituality that sparkles through the conduct of a great god.
Author : Pavan K. Varma
Publisher : Westland
ISBN 13 : 9395073764
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (95 download)
Download or read book Adi Shankaracharya: Hinduisms Greatest Thinker written by Pavan K. Varma and published by Westland. This book was released on 2022-11-15 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About the Book A COMPREHENSIVELY RESEARCHED BOOK ON THE LIFE AND PHILOSOPHY OF ADI SHANKARACHARYA What is Brahman? What is its relationship to Atman? What is an individual’s place in the cosmos? Is a personalised god and ritualistic worship the only path to attain moksha? Does caste matter when a human is engaging with the metaphysical world? The answers to these perennial questions sparkle with clarity in this seminal account of a man and a saint, who revived Hinduism and gave to Upanishadic insights a rigorously structured and sublimely appealing philosophy. Jagad Guru Adi Shankaracharya (788–820 CE) was born in Kerala and died in Kedarnath, traversing the length of India in his search for the ultimate truth. In a short life of thirty-two years, Shankaracharya not only revived Hinduism, but also created the organisational structure for its perpetuation through the mathas he established in Sringeri, Dwaraka, Puri and Joshimatha. Adi Shankaracharaya: Hinduism’s Greatest Thinker is a meticulously researched and comprehensive account of his life and philosophy. Highly readable, and including a select anthology of Shankaracharya’s seminal writing, the book also examines the startling endorsement that contemporary science is giving to his ideas today. A must-read for people across the ideological spectrum, this book reminds readers about the remarkable philosophical underpinning of Hinduism, making it one of the most vibrant religions in the world.
Author : Prem Sagar
Publisher : Penguin Random House India Private Limited
ISBN 13 : 9357081070
Total Pages : 333 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (57 download)
Download or read book An Epic Life written by Prem Sagar and published by Penguin Random House India Private Limited. This book was released on 2023-05-29 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On 25 January 1987, with the telecast of the very first episode of Ramayan, Indian television changed for all time to come. In a matter of weeks, the series became a national obsession. During the Ramayan slot, roads emptied out. No marriages and political rallies were scheduled for that time. More than three decades later, there has been nothing to match it. Ramanand Sagar, the man behind the phenomenon and a successful filmmaker from Bombay, was among the first to recognise the immense power of television. He first made his mark as a writer in Raj Kapoor's Barsat (1949). From 1961 to 1970, Sagar wrote, produced and directed six consecutive silver jubilee hits-Ghunghat, Zindagi, Arzoo, Ankhen, Geet and Lalkar. An Epic Life: Ramanand Sagar, From Barsaat to Ramayan, written by his son, Prem Sagar, an award-winning cinematographer, is an intimate look at the life of a visionary. It traces Sagar's life from his birth in Kashmir in 1917, his dramatic escape in 1947 when Pakistani tribesmen attacked the state, his arrival in Bombay and his subsequent glorious career-the crowning achievement of which was the smashing success of Ramayan.
Author : Pavan K. Varma
Publisher : Penguin Books India
ISBN 13 : 9780143033424
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (334 download)
Download or read book Being Indian written by Pavan K. Varma and published by Penguin Books India. This book was released on 2005 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Misconceptions About India And Indians Abound, Fed By The Stereotypes Created By Foreigners, And The Myths About Themselves Projected By Indians. In Being Indian, Pavan K.Varma Demolishes These Myths And Generalizations As He Turns His Sharply Observant Gaze On His Fellow Countrymen To Examine What Really Makes Indians Tick And What They Have To Offer The World In The 21St Century. Varma S Insightful Analysis Of The Indian Personality And The Culture That Has Created It Reaches Startling New Conclusions On The Paradoxes And Contradictions That Characterize Indian Attitudes Towards Issues Such As Power, Wealth And Spirituality. How, For Example, Does The Appalling Indifference Of Most Indians To The Suffering Of The Poor And The Inequities Of The Caste System Square With Their Enthusiastic Championing Of Parliamentary Democracy? The Book Also Examines India S Future Prospects As An Economic, Military And Technological Power, Providing Valuable Pointers To The Likely Destiny Of A Nation Of One Billion People. Drawing On Sources As Diverse As Ancient Sanskrit Treatises And Bollywood Lyrics, And Illuminating His Examples With A Wealth Of Telling Anecdotes, Pavan Varma Creates A Vivid And Compelling Portrait Of Indians As He Argues That They Will Survive And Flourish In The New Millennium Precisely Because Of What They Are, Warts And All, And Not Because Of What They Think They Are Or Would Like To Be. This Book, Which Will Stimulate Reflection, Discussion And Controversy, Is A Must Read For Both Foreigners Who Wish To Understand Indians And Indians Who Wish To Understand Themselves.
Author : Pavan K. Varma
Publisher : Westland
ISBN 13 : 9395073284
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (95 download)
Download or read book The Great Hindu Civilisation: Achievement, Neglect, Bias And The Way Forward written by Pavan K. Varma and published by Westland. This book was released on with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About the Book A SUCCINCT ACCOUNT OF THE PROGRESS OF THE HINDU CIVILISATION AND ITS CURRENT CRISIS What do we mean by the Hindu civilisation? What are the texts and legacies that moved it forward from one century to another? How much of it has to do with inherited religious beliefs and how has the politicisation of these beliefs changed the prism through which Hindus view themselves and others, especially those identifying with different belief systems? These are the questions the author sets out to answer with this potted history of the Hindu world, in the context of changing empires and leaderships, through colonisation and conquest, leading up to the present challenges presented by the proponents of Hindutva. Direct, hard-hitting and wise, this is an invaluable treatise for our times.
Author : Tulasīdāsa
Publisher : Abhinav Publications
ISBN 13 : 8170174961
Total Pages : 197 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (71 download)
Download or read book Hymns of Tulsidas written by Tulasīdāsa and published by Abhinav Publications. This book was released on 2008 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Devdutt Pattanaik
Publisher : Rupa Publications India
ISBN 13 : 9788129147950
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (479 download)
Download or read book My Hanuman Chalisa written by Devdutt Pattanaik and published by Rupa Publications India. This book was released on 2017 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reflecting on one of Hinduism's most popular prayer for positive energy Acclaimed mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik demystifies the Hanuman Chalisa for the contemporary reader. His unique approach makes the ancient hymn accessible, combined as it is with his trademark illustrations. Every time we experience negativity in the world and within ourselves, every time we encounter jealousy, rage and frustration, manifesting as violation and violence, we hear, or read, the Hanuman Chalisa. Composed over four hundred years ago by Tulsidas, its simple words in Awadhi, a dialect of Hindi and its simple metre, musically and very potently evoke the mythology, history and mystery of Hanuman, the much-loved Hindu deity, through whom Vedic wisdom reached the masses. As verse follows verse, our frightened, crumpled mind begins to expand with knowledge and insight and our faith in humanity, both within and without, is restored.
Author : A. Tulsidas
Publisher : India Penguin Classics
ISBN 13 : 9780143425892
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (258 download)
Download or read book Ramcharitmanas 3 written by A. Tulsidas and published by India Penguin Classics. This book was released on 2019-12-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most popular devotional text recounting the adventures of the Hindu god Ram The Ramcharitmanas, composed by the poet-saint Tulsidas in the sixteenth century during a dynamic period of religious reform, was instrumental in making the story of Ram-and his divine feats against Ravan, the demon king of Lanka-widely accessible to the common people for the first time. Prior to that, this tale was exclusively the preserve of the priestly class who could read Valmiki's Sanskrit epic, The Ramayana. By reimagining Valmiki's text in the vernacular language, as a poem to be imbibed through recitation rather than reading, Tulsidas kindled a devotional revolution, forever changing the religious and social landscape of northern India. Rohini Chowdhury's exquisite translation brings Tulsidas's magnum opus vividly to life, and her detailed introduction sheds crucial light on the poet and his work, placing them both in the wider context of Hindi literature.
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Publisher : Penguin Books India
ISBN 13 : 0143418238
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (434 download)
Download or read book Becoming Indian written by and published by Penguin Books India. This book was released on 2012 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Purushottama Agravāla
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789353040239
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (42 download)
Download or read book Padmavat written by Purushottama Agravāla and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1538113694
Total Pages : 563 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (381 download)
Download or read book Valmiki's Ramayana written by and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-04-20 with total page 563 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of India’s greatest epics, the Ramayana pervades the country’s moral and cultural consciousness. For generations it has served as a bedtime story for Indian children, while at the same time engaging the interest of philosophers and theologians. Believed to have been composed by Valmiki sometime between the eighth and sixth centuries BCE, the Ramayana tells the tragic and magical story of Rama, the prince of Ayodhya, an incarnation of Lord Visnu, born to rid the earth of the terrible demon Ravana. An idealized heroic tale ending with the inevitable triumph of good over evil, the Ramayana is also an intensely personal story of family relationships, love and loss, duty and honor, of harem intrigue, petty jealousies, and destructive ambitions. All this played out in a universe populated by larger-than-life humans, gods and celestial beings, wondrous animals and terrifying demons. With her magnificent translation and superb introduction, Arshia Sattar has successfully bridged both time and space to bring this ancient classic to modern English readers.
Author : Pavan K. Varma
Publisher : Penguin Books India
ISBN 13 : 9780143103257
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (32 download)
Download or read book The Great Indian Middle Class written by Pavan K. Varma and published by Penguin Books India. This book was released on 2007 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: [An] Erudite, Thoughtful, Perceptive And Elegantly Written Study -Hindustan Times In This Powerful And Insightful Critique, The Author Examines The Evolution Of The Indian Middle Class During The Twentieth Century, Especially Since Independence. He Shows Us How The Middle Class, Guided By Self-Interest, Is Becoming Increasingly Insensitive To The Plight Of The Underprivileged, And How Economic Liberalization Has Only Heightened Its Tendency To Withdraw From Anything That Does Not Relate Directly To Its Material Well-Being. An Essential Read, This Fresh Edition Updated With A New Introduction Analyses The Transformation Of The Middle Class In The Decade Since 1997 And Seeks To Reconcile The Seemingly Dichotomous Aspects Of Our Economy And Polity.
Author : Vikrant Pande
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 9354226779
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (542 download)
Download or read book In The Footsteps Of Rama written by Vikrant Pande and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2021-05-15 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vikrant Pande and Neelesh Kulkarni's quest to retrace the trail of Rama's fabled travels during his years in exile began with their trying to locate Chitrakoot on the map and realizing that they had little idea where it might be. Curious about the places mentioned in the Ramayana, they set off on a journey of their own, following Rama's route from Ayodhya to the Dandakaranya forest and Panchavati (near Nashik) and on to Kishkindhya (close to Hampi), Rameshwaram and Sri Lanka. Along the way they would discover how closely the narrative of the Ramayana is linked to local folklore, and how the stories of the Ramayana and the moral framework that binds them together still speaks to the people who live in the land across which Rama, Sita and Lakshman made their journey. For the armchair traveller as well as the enthusiast for epic tales, this is a wonderful book with which to revisit the world of the Ramayana.
Author : Ajai Chhawchharia
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781723932779
Total Pages : 745 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (327 download)
Download or read book DŌHĀVALĪ of Goswami Tulsidas written by Ajai Chhawchharia and published by . This book was released on 2018-09-24 with total page 745 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Book is a full English exposition of 'Dohawali', an excellent and fascinating Book of wonderful 573 two-line verses called 'Dohas' that had been composed by the renowned 16th century legendary Indian saint-poet Goswami Tulsidas. The Book has the entire Original Text of 'Dohawali' along with its Roman Transliteration that is followed by verse-by-verse English rendering, and is augmented by notes and further explanations in great detail, making it quite exhaustive. Since these 'Dohas' are stand-alone verses, each distinct from the other and covering between themselves a wide variety of topics, two special indices are provided that help the reader, one at the beginning and one at the end. The first index lists the Dohas according to their topics, and the second index according to selected keywords. This book also includes a life-sketch of Tulsidas along with a list of all the books he had written and a brief note about each of them.The 'Dohas' of DOHAWALI are a priceless and glorious collection of pearls of wisdom and gems of priceless advice that this blessed saint Tulsidas offers to us as a guide to answer so many questions that arise in our minds in our daily lives and during the course of our journey in this world for which we seek a practical answer. The 'Dohas' show us how Tulsidas closely observed the world and deductions that he arrived at. They are devotional as well as secular in nature, covering a wide variety of subjects from the mundane and temporal world to the spiritual and the ethereal world. A lot many of these verses are also included in Tulsidas' famous epic known as 'Ram Charit Manas' which is a narration of the story of Lord Ram that is popularly known as the Ramayana.The 'KINDLE' version of this book is available at www.amazon.com
Author : Devdutt Pattanaik
Publisher : Penguin Books India
ISBN 13 : 9780143065289
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (652 download)
Download or read book The Book of Ram written by Devdutt Pattanaik and published by Penguin Books India. This book was released on 2015 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He Is Eka-Vachani, A King Who Always Keeps His Word; Eka-Bani, An Archer Who Strikes His Target With The First Arrow; And Eka-Patni, A Husband Who Is Eternally And Absolutely Devoted To A Single Wife. He Is Maryada Purushottam Ram, The Supreme Upholder Of Social Values, The Scion Of The Raghu Clan, Jewel Of The Solar Dynasty, The Seventh Avatar Of Vishnu, God Who Establishes Order In Worldly Life. Hindus Believe That In Stressful And Tumultuous Times Chanting Ram&Rsquo;S Name And Hearing His Tale, The Ramayan, Brings Stability, Hope, Peace And Prosperity. Reviled By Feminists, Appropriated By Politicians, Ram Remains Serene In His Majesty, The Only Hindu Deity To Be Worshipped As A King.
Author : Tulsidas
Publisher : Penguin Random House India Private Limited
ISBN 13 : 9353057345
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (53 download)
Download or read book The Ramcharitmanas 2 written by Tulsidas and published by Penguin Random House India Private Limited. This book was released on 2019-12-06 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most popular devotional text recounting the adventures of the Hindu god Ram The Ramcharitmanas, composed by the poet-saint Tulsidas in the sixteenth century during a dynamic period of religious reform, was instrumental in making the story of Ram—and his divine feats against Ravan, the demon king of Lanka—widely accessible to the common people for the first time. Prior to that, this tale was exclusively the preserve of the priestly class who could read Valmiki's Sanskrit epic, The Ramayana. By reimagining Valmiki's text in the vernacular language, as a poem to be imbibed through recitation rather than reading, Tulsidas kindled a devotional revolution, forever changing the religious and social landscape of northern India. Rohini Chowdhury's exquisite translation brings Tulsidas's magnum opus vividly to life, and her detailed introduction sheds crucial light on the poet and his work, placing them both in the wider context of Hindi literature.
