Uday Shankar and His Transcultural Experimentations

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Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030932249
Total Pages : 293 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (39 download)

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Download or read book Uday Shankar and His Transcultural Experimentations written by Urmimala Sarkar Munsi and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-05-31 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This monograph presents a specific experience of modernity within the context of Indian dance by looking at the transcultural journey of Indian dancer / choreographer Uday Shankar (1900b – 1977d). His popularity in Europe and America as an Oriental male dancer in the first half of the 20th century, and his worldwide recognition as the Ambassador of Indian culture, are brought into a historiographical perspective within the cultural and social reforms of early twentieth century India. By exploring his artistic journey beyond India in the period between the two world wars, and his experience of dance making, presentational technique and representation of India through various phases of his life, a path is forged to understanding the emergence of modernity in Indian dance.

Brahma Purana - A Concise Guide

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Publisher : by Mocktime Publication
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Total Pages : 61 pages
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The E.T. Chronicles

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Publisher : Hampton Roads Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1571747168
Total Pages : 242 pages
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Download or read book The E.T. Chronicles written by Louise PhD, Rita and published by Hampton Roads Publishing. This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The E.T. Chronicles grapples with the big questions such as Who are we? Where do we come from? Why are we here? through a careful reading of world mythology. The authors organize these ancient stories into a chronology that starts with in the beginning and ends with the advent of civilization in an effort to discover the true story of human origins. The book brings together myths from many cultures including the Sumerians, the Greeks, the Maya and the Aborigines of Australia. Current scientific discoveries are then placed side-by-side with these early worldviews. Among the topics covered are creation myths, gods and goddesses, heaven, the gods and their toys (space ships or chariots?), and the quest for immortality. Could it be that those ancient stories of the gods were more than the product of someone's fanciful imagination? Is it possible that the writers, chroniclers, and scribes of our distant past actually record an accurate view of our origin?

The Rise of the Devas

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Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN 13 : 9355212461
Total Pages : 229 pages
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Download or read book The Rise of the Devas written by Alok Agrawal and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2023-05-05 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thousands of years ago, various streams of Suras travelled to the west from their land of origin in the foothills of the Himalayas, expanding their footprint from present day india to west Asia. New civilisations flourished, and new land routes were established. As rulers of the world, the Suras assumed the title of the Devas, or the gods. With time, the Suras broke up into two groups. Those not agreeing with the strict life principles of the Suras separated, and assumed the label, the Asuras. They were mostly at loggerheads with the Suras, but came together to discover the sea routes in an expedition known as Samudra-Manthan. The journey revealed an amazing world of mysteries. But quarrels broke out for the possession of a wonder plant called Soma. THE RISE OF THE DEVAS is a concept novel that treats ancient legends from a different perspective.

My Journey & Sovereign United Bengal

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Publisher : Partridge Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1482812029
Total Pages : 347 pages
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Download or read book My Journey & Sovereign United Bengal written by HP Roychoudhury and published by Partridge Publishing. This book was released on 2013-12 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The main features of the book are outlined as follows: 1. A little of the author's life under political situation of India. 2. Did our political leaders want economic growth or power of the Delhi chair? What is the function of Democracy under religious atmosphere in India? 3. What was the status of Hindus now in Hindu Bengal, and where is their future? 4. Economic growth of India went down but Japan's went up, why? 5. Why did Indian leaders give importance to religion instead of economic growth? 6. The wonder Taj. 7. How does life prevail in India and in the neighboring countries of India? It is also being remembered here by the two genius of the last century--Prof. S. W.Sudmerson, a British fellow, who dedicated his life in the service of teaching in a college of extreme northeast of India in the beginning of the twentieth century, and Swami Vivekananda, who had not only enlighten the world by his glorious speech on the religion of Hindu philosophy in Chicago but also had thought of the formation of the present existing India hundreds of years before Independence. Is it one nation of one India of Vivekananda?

Narasimha Purana: English Translation only without Slokas

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Publisher : Kausiki Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 346 pages
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Purana Riddles

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Publisher : Premyogi vajra
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 274 pages
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Download or read book Purana Riddles written by Premyogi vajra and published by Premyogi vajra. This book was released on 2023-08-04 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In olden times, physical science was beyond the understanding of common people, then how could they understand the subtle and transcendental science like Kundalini Yoga. That's why the knowledge of Kundalini Yoga was known only to a few selected people of the affluent class. They wanted the common people also to attain it, because only human beings have the right to spiritual liberation. But they were not successful in explaining Kundalini Yoga to them directly. That's why they molded Kundalini Yoga in the form of allegorical and mythological stories, so that people would read them with interest, due to this, gradually, they got inclined towards Kundalini Yoga. The collections of those stories became the Puranas. By reading those Puranas Kundalini started developing inside people unknowingly. This made them happy, due to which they got addicted to Puranas. People's attraction towards such ancient texts since then till today's modern age seems to be due to this Kundalini-Anand. The one whose mind was sharp among the people who read and listened to Puranas, he used to wake up his Kundalini quickly by catching Kundalini Yoga. In this way, Puranas have been doing immense service to humanity since ancient times. Similarly, in the olden days, mystical teachings were not directly revealed to public. That's why they have been explained in the form of metaphor, that's why many such vidyas are also called Guhya vidyas. Therefore, through allegorical stories, Tantra would have been indirectly put into the subconscious mind of the people, and would have been hoped that in the future it would be decoded and deserving people would benefit from it. The treasure was secured in a sort of secret cave, leaving the map of the cave of knowledge as a labyrinthine puzzle in the form of an allegory. Mythical investigative campaigns shown in films are psychological attempts to express this mysterious mechanism. That's why such movies are very popular. Metaphors give materiality, simplicity, interestingness, sociability and scientificity to spiritual subjects. Without it, spirituality would have been very boring. Many people oppose metaphors with a variety of quirks. It is considered conservatism, fanciful imagination etc. Of course it may seem so in today's scientific age, but in ancient times, metaphors have benefited mankind a lot. If in place of Shiva it is said to be formless Brahman, then it would be so boring. Where is that sweetness in the word brain and Sahasrar, which is obtained by writing Himalaya Mountain and Kailash Mountain in their places respectively? Similarly, the word Kundalini also does not sound as interesting as Mother Parvati or Sita appears in its place. Nevertheless, for the acceptance of today's so-called modern and intelligent society, reality has to be written while revealing the spiritual metaphor. Metaphors cannot replace scientific truth. Metaphors have no mathematics of their own. Metaphors are made only to explain the truth, which are based on scientific phenomena. It means to say that a metaphysical phenomenon became a metaphor, not that a metaphysical phenomenon happened out of a fabricated metaphor. The sages who create such good metaphors cannot be forest dwellers, as is the misconception in many places. They were the most elaborate and fabricated people in worldliness. There are many beautiful allegorical stories in the Puranas. The art of depicting different parts of the mind as different persons is of great importance in allegorical narratives. All Puranas seem to describe Kundalini Yoga in a mythological and metaphorical way. I think that while telling the story, along with the original story, the mystery of the metaphor given in it should also be decoded. Listeners will get more benefit from this. Although some people more propelled by nonlogical right brain like pure metaphor. It is the matter of liking. If we talk about the minor damage inflicted by unrevealed metaphor, it would have been that people would not have come to know what metaphor is and what is real. The present book is made in this context, which analyzes the metaphors of Puranas scientifically and logically. While not writing much, I pause with the hope that the present book will come true to the aspirations of the Yoga-loving and spirituality-loving readers.

The Religions of India

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Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 8184753969
Total Pages : 940 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (847 download)

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Download or read book The Religions of India written by Roshen Dalal and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2014-04-18 with total page 940 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A handy guide to every religion practised in India In India, the birthplace of some of the world’s major faiths and home to many more, religion is a way of life, existing as much in temples, mosques, churches and wayside shrines as it does in social laws, cultural practices and the political arena. The Religions of India contains, in a single volume, a comprehensive account of every major faith practised in the country today—Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, Christianity, Buddhism, Jainism, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, and the Bahai faith. This meticulously researched work traverses a vast range of topics—from Somnatha Temple and Babri Masjid to Tirthankaras and the Akali Movement; from the Shariat and the Eucharist to Shabuoth and nirvana. It places each religion in its historical context, tracing its evolution from its inception to the present. • Incisive profiles of founders and key patrons, deities, saints, mystics and philosophers • Information on and insights into lesser-known and regional forms of worship, as well as important festivals, customs and rituals • Extensively cross-referenced with suggestions for further reading

Just Love: A Journey into the Heart of God

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Publisher : Bhakti Marga Publications
ISBN 13 : 396343080X
Total Pages : 316 pages
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Download or read book Just Love: A Journey into the Heart of God written by Paramahamsa Vishwananda and published by Bhakti Marga Publications. This book was released on 2021-07-12 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Within the heart of every living being, the Lord is waiting, and He has His ways to remind you of His relationship with you. Just Love: A Journey into the Heart of God was conceived to to grant you a uniquely intimate experience of how Paramahamsa Vishwananda masterfully guides seekers throughout the journey of life towards their ultimate fulfilment: the realisation of God. Paramahamsa Vishwananda’s timeless wisdom has been compiled into six sections, which represent the main stages of the seeker’s journey. In each session, you can find highly relevant topics emphasised by Paramahamsa Vishwananda during His talks and satsangs given throughout the years, and especially highlighted during His 2020 Live Satsangs. No matter what stage of the journey you find yourself in, embark on this ‘Journey into the Heart of God’ with Paramahamsa Vishwananda, let yourself be guided, and awaken your unique Love relationship with God.

Srimad Bhagavatam

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Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1291229655
Total Pages : 271 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (912 download)

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Download or read book Srimad Bhagavatam written by Geeta Kasturi and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-02-18 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lovely version of Srimad Bhagavatam is the labour of love of a grandmother for her grandaughters who live overseas, helping them develop a strong appreciation for the wonders of one of the most fundamental works of the ancients of India.

Mãrg

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 312 pages
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Tales from the Puranas and Itihaas

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Publisher : Red Panda
ISBN 13 : 935776559X
Total Pages : 143 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (577 download)

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Download or read book Tales from the Puranas and Itihaas written by Daaji (Kamlesh Patel) and published by Red Panda. This book was released on with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: UNEARTH THE PHILOSOPHY AND LEARNINGS OF INDIAN SCRIPTURES WITH 25 CAPTIVATING STORIES RETOLD BY SPIRITUAL LEADER DAAJI Prince Yudhishtir who gets his dead brothers back from an enchanted pool, King Trishanku who desired to go to heaven while he was still alive, and the Monkey God Hanuman who learns a lesson in humility. Curious, aren’t you? These stories and many more form the heart of the Puranas and Itihaas, among the oldest written Hindu texts. Daaji’s keen curatorial selection brings an array of ancient tales of adventure, quests and wisdom. He engages with the narratives and simplifies the ancient wisdom to make it understandable and at the same time feed the imagination of children and set them on a path to self-discovery. These stories provide insights into the mind, heart and consciousness of human beings and their relationships with others. They are intended to leave children with life lessons to be cherished through their lives. This book is an excellent place for young minds to start learning about the fascinating Vedic era with stories that are relevant for anyone who is interested in understanding the meaning of life. Accompanied by Gayatri Panchpade’s charming illustrations, this is an easy-to-understand introduction to the otherwise complex world of ancient Hindu scriptures and literature.

The Myths of Narasiṁha and Vāmana

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Publisher : State University of New York Press
ISBN 13 : 1438420633
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (384 download)

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Download or read book The Myths of Narasiṁha and Vāmana written by Deborah A. Soifer and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 1991-11-08 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sanskrit Puranas and epics are replete with stories of the avatars, incarnations of the god Visnu in various forms to rid the universe of malevolent forces and to restore the proper cosmic balance. As Narasimha, half-man half-lion, Visnu finds a loophole in the pact of invulnerability the demon Hiranaipu has received from god Brahma, and rends the demon apart with his claws. As the brahmin dwarf, Vamana, Visnu deceives the demon Bali with his diminutive appearance and thwarts Bali's attempt to gain universal sovereignty. After carefully analyzing the myths of Vamana and Narasimha, Deborah Soifer grounds her study in the textual history of each avatar and its myth, in their religious contexts, and in the intricate cosmology of the classical period of Hinduism. Contrasting the bestial persona of Narasimha with Vamana's priestly appearance and his associations with early cosmologic themes, she finds complementarity and significance in this pair as they are viewed in the larger context of periodic cosmic destructions and recreations. While focusing primarily on these two mythological figures, Soifer's work explores the relationship between dharma and the 'devious' acts of gods; the interplay between cosmic and 'sociocosmic' levels of reality; and the relationship between cosmology, theology, and soteriology in a religious worldview.

Vipassana & Kundalini

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Publisher : Bhishm Sharma
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Total Pages : 52 pages
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Download or read book Vipassana & Kundalini written by Premyogi vajra and published by Bhishm Sharma. This book was released on 2024-03-12 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the enchanting world of "Harmony Within: Unveiling the Synergy of Vipassana and Kundalini," prepare to embark on a transformative odyssey that transcends the ordinary. Set against the backdrop of serene self-discovery, this novel explores the convergence of two ancient practices—**Vipassana Meditation** and **Kundalini Yoga Meditation**—where the intricate threads of mind and spirit intertwine to weave a tapestry of profound metamorphosis. Delve into the Art of Insight with Vipassana Meditation, where each breath becomes a gateway to inner observation free from judgment. As mindfulness blooms like a lotus in the still waters of the mind, impermanence is unveiled, guiding seekers to navigate life's storms with grace rather than avoidance. Journey into the realm of Kundalini Yoga Meditation and awaken the serpent coiled at the base of the spine. Through breath, mantra, and movement, dormant energies ascend, chakras awaken, and consciousness expands. This alchemical fusion of body, breath, and spirit ignites the fire within, propelling towards enlightenment and the bridging of earthly and divine realms. When the paths of Vipassana and Kundalini intersect, a symphony of awakening ensues. Insights flow forth, wisdom cascades, and a harmonious fusion of equanimity and fervor takes shape. Through firsthand accounts of seekers, witness their struggles, revelations, and the luminous moments where Vipassana and Kundalini intertwine, offering a glimpse into the profound yin and yang of enlightenment. "Harmony Within" beckons seasoned meditators and curious novices alike to explore the alchemical dance of two venerable traditions. Embrace the serenity, awaken the serpent within, and unlock the mysteries that lie at the convergence of Vipassana and Kundalini in this captivating journey of self-discovery and transformation. *All chapters in this book were originally part of our earlier work; 'Kundalini Science' series' 'Spiritual Psychology' books. If you enjoyed these, you'll find more in the full compilation.*

Kuchipudi

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Publisher : Abhinav Publications
ISBN 13 : 8170173590
Total Pages : 249 pages
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Download or read book Kuchipudi written by Sunil Kothari and published by Abhinav Publications. This book was released on 2001 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One Of The Seven Major Classical Dance Forms Of India, Kuchipudi In Its Solo Avatara Has Acquired A Status Of A Classical Dance Form Of Andhra Pradesh. The Story Of Kuchipudi From Its Origin As A Dance-Drama And Its Emergence As A Solo Dance Form Is One Of The Most Fascinating Phenomena Engaging Attention Of The Gurus, The Performing Dancers And The Research Scholars. Essentially A Preserve Of The Male Dancers, Who Also Excelled In The Female Roles, Today Kuchipudi Is Being Mainly Performed By The Female Dancers. However, The Tradition Continues To Survive In Kuchipudi Village, Some 30 Kilometres Away From Vijayawada In Andhra Pradesh. The Traditional Dance-Dramas Continue To Exist Along With More Popular Solo Dance Form. Kuchipudi Has Innumerable Votaries Not Only In India But Also Abroad And Their Number Is Ever Increasing. Padma Shri Dr. Sunil Kothari, Dance Historian, Scholar And Critic, Traces In This Volume The Origins Of The Dance-Drama Tradition, Correlating The Prayoga, The Practice And The Shastra, The Theory And How From The Natya, The Drama, Its Integral Elements Nritya, Expressional Dance And Nritta, The Pure Dance In The Hands Of Creative, Traditional Gurus Have Shaped Its Present Solo Format, Giving It Its Own Identity. Based On His Extensive Field Work Dr. Kothari Has Studied The Allied Forms Like Vithi Bhagavatam, Turpubani Vidhi Natakam, Pagati Vesham, Navajanardana Parijatam, Bhagavata Mela Nataka, Kuravanji Dance- Idrama And Offered An Overview Of The Dance Form As It Exists Today And Continues To Develop In Its Many Ramifications. He Has Also Dwelt Upon The All-Pervading Influence Of Vempati Chinna Satyam And His Contibution In Sh Dj'Ing Kuchipudi Into A Solo Form Along With The Dance-Dramas That He Has Choreographed. The Brief Biographies Of The Traditional Gurus And Some Of The Celebrated Exponents I Add Tp The Value Of This Volume, Presenting The Current State Of Kuchipudi On The Contemporary Dance Scene. Profusely Illustrated With 166 Colour And 221 Black And White Photographs By The Ace Photographer A Vinash Pasricha And Designed By The Eminent Artist And Designer Dashrath Patel, Kuchipudi Is A Major Significant Study Of The Classical D'Ance Form Of Andhra Pradesh.

Parata Nāṭṭiyam

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Publisher : Bombay : Marg Publications
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 220 pages
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Download or read book Parata Nāṭṭiyam written by Sunil Kothari and published by Bombay : Marg Publications. This book was released on 1979 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Book of Vishnu

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Publisher : Penguin Books India
ISBN 13 : 9780143067627
Total Pages : 160 pages
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Download or read book The Book of Vishnu written by Nanditha Krishna and published by Penguin Books India. This book was released on 2009-07 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning with an investigation of the possible non-Vedic, Dravidian origins of Vishnu, this book describes his form, aspects and attributes, as well as his various incarnations, such as Matsya the fish, Kurma the tortoise, Vamana the dwarf and many more.