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Niyogi Books Hindu Joy Of Life
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£17.99
Readworthy Publications Pvt Ltd Amartya Sen's Hindu Bash
Book SynopsisThe volume is an erudite work on Nobel Laureate Prof. Amartya Sen''s perception of Hinduism and the Hindus as evident in his books The Argumentative Indian and Identity and Violence. It examines Sen''s stinging views on Hindutva and Hindu culture. The author argues that the work engages in Hindu-baiting and scrutinizes certain discrepancies that have crept in as a result of accepting theories, such as Sri Rama was a myth and Ramayana is a parable, uncritically. The book also comments on Prof. Sen''s allegations that Hindu political activists nowadays pay little heed to the ''tolerant'' Hindu tradition and are bent upon rewriting history to suit their own ideologies.
£10.36
Mapin Publishing Pvt.Ltd Vishnu Hinduism's Blue-Skinned Savior
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£43.20
ICEM Communications PVT Ltd Hindu Pilgrimages
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£57.74
Sterling Publishers Pvt.Ltd Shri Shirdi Sai Baba: Gems From His Philosophical
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£9.49
Roli Books Pvt Ltd Dancing With The Gods
Book SynopsisThis book is an ode to the mythological heritage of Bharatanatyam. The visual narrative captures the rich heritage of this temple dance and its original exponents, the Devadasis or ‘handmaidens of the deity’. Its repertoire of movements and moods bring alive the fascinating stories of Hindu gods and goddesses and their kaleidoscopic lives. In the following pages, the authors have traced the myths and legends that are cherished in our performing arts, to delight the culture-curious reader. And what is interesting is that in these stories, the reader will discover the inter-connectedness of ancient mythologies around the world. Perhaps such discoveries go a long way in validating the role that art plays in connecting civilisations. The book is designed to engage the reader without pedagogy or scholastic strictures, but with a lightness of touch, that entertains while it informs. Because the vision here is to weave information, anecdotes and trivia, together in the spirit of a popular cultural ranconteur. Replete with rare photographs curated from the Sohinimoksha World Dance and Communications archives, complemented by a lucid narrative that wraps facts in the language of romance and adventure, this book promises to be a collector’s item for those who value the legacy of India’s most celebrated dance form. For glimpses of some live performances by Sohini Roychowdhury, and her Sohinimoksha World Dance troupe, celebrating the music, dance, mythology of India and the World, go on-line to ‘Dancing With The God.... with Sohinimoksha World Dance’ at https://youtu.be/naR7p6SKiko
£22.46
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Konark Publishers Pvt.Ltd Gajapati: A King without a Kingdom
Book SynopsisThe Gajapati of Odisha held dual status as king and servant of Lord Jagannath, using innovative statecraft for kingdom expansion. The kingdom reached its peak under Kapilendra Deb but declined due to invasions, leaving the Gajapati without a kingdom.
£24.29
Magenta Press & Publication Pvt Ltd Jewel in the Lotus: Deeper Aspects of Hinduism
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£11.99
Motilal Banarsidass, Kalhana’s Rajatarangini: A Chronicle of the Kings
Book SynopsisIn this three volumes set, Kalhana's Rajatarangini is the oldest and fullest record of Kashmir history. Sir Stei, recognizing the inestimable value of the only work of its kind, succeeded in publishing the critical edition of the text as in 1892 which has been printed here as Vol. III. Later he followed this illustrious venture by presenting a fully annotated translation of the Chronicle, in two volumes, printed as Vol. I and Vol. II.
£110.25
Uniwersytet Jagiellonski, Wydawnictwo The Temple Road Towards a Great India: Birla
Book SynopsisThe book presents the results of research carried out in recent years on the temples founded by the Birla family in northern and central India. The material gathered by the authors and the preliminary analysis based on it led to the creation of the first publication of this type, not only in Polish literature on the subject but also internationally. This is a monograph based on first-hand material, presenting the whole of the Birlas' sacral foundations – referring both to their importance in the context of national art, as well as their functioning in the social or political discourse on identity in pre-independence India. This project run for decades by successive Birla generations constitutes a highly coherent enterprise. The guiding idea was defined as building foundations for the spiritual and political power of modern India through a new reading of Indian tradition, in line with the challenges of the twentieth century. The book is therefore addressed to readers interested in India, particularly in the interpretation and recreation of tradition using the medium of art. The data presented in this book – representing only a small fragment of what was gathered – and the subsequent discussion open up new, extremely promising directions of research.
£44.00
La Bhagavadgt
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£22.88
Herder & Herder La Tradicion del Yoga
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£74.50
Edaf Antillas El Sutra del Corazon
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£14.06
Editorial Kairos Autobiografía de Un Místico Espiritualmente
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£19.52
Editorial Kairos Espiritualidad Hindú: Sanatana Dharma
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£19.38
Editorial Kairos Guerra Y Paz Interiores: Comentarios a la
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£20.25
Editorial Kairos El Shivaísmo: Y la tradición primordial
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£16.81
Editorial Kairos Aghora: El Culto a la Kundalini
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£22.13
Editorial Trotta, S.A. Upanisad con los comentarios advaita de Sankara
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£21.15
Editorial Kairos El Tantra: La Tradición Hindú
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£17.26
Editorial Kairos Hinduismo Para La Vida Moderna
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£18.20
NIAS Press Divinity and Diversity: A Hindu Revitalization
Book SynopsisThe "9-11" attacks on the United States and subsequent "war on terrorism" have brought a discussion of transnational "religious" networks onto centre stage. While the Sai Baba movement, the focus of this study, has no militaristic ideology, it may - like any other such movement - ultimately call into question the sovereignty of the nation state. Today, issues of faith and devotion are more urgent than ever in the interfaces between diverse world-views, not only at local and national levels but, increasingly, at the global level as well. Religion and religiosity are potent cultural resources that undergo continuous reinvention by particular actors within relationships of power. This work looks closely at the Malaysian following of the contemporary Indian godman Sathya Sai Baba, a neo-Hindu guru famed for his miracle working. This religious innovation has broad appeal among non-Malays, but attempts to formalize and control it have evolved within a middle-class subsection of the Malaysian Indian community. This community makes subtle and ambiguous appeals for both spiritual unity and religious pluralism in response to the totalitarianism and intolerance of Malaysian modernity as it is wielded by the Malay-dominated government.Table of ContentsIntroduction: Modernity, Tolerance and Ambiguity; The Approach to Modernity in Malaysia; The Miracle Man and His Mission; The Sathya Sai Baba Organization in Malaysia; Showing Faith in the Nation; Healing Bodies of Thought; Embracing the Chinese; Power and Ambivalence; Bibliography; Index
£26.25
Brill Brill's Encyclopedia of Hinduism. Volume Seven:
Book SynopsisKnut A. Jacobsen (Editor-in-Chief), University of Bergen, and Helene Basu, University of Münster, Angelika Malinar, University of Zürich, Vasudha Narayanan, University of Florida (Associate Editors) Brill’s Encyclopedia of Hinduism is part of the Handbook of Oriental Studies, Section 2: South Asia (HO2), which publishes scholarly reference works, bibliographies, and research tools pertaining to the political, economic, social, linguistic, and religious history of the Indian subcontinent. The six-volume Brill’s Encyclopedia of Hinduism -with first volume published in 2009 and to be completed in 2014 with Vol. 6- is a thematic encyclopedia, presenting the latest research on all the main aspects of the Hindu traditions in original essays written by the world’s foremost scholars on Hinduism. The Encyclopedia explicitly adopts an interdisciplinary and pluralistic approach, and in it, the term “Hinduism” is used critically in the knowledge that most of the traditions that today make up Hinduism are much older than the term itself. The Encyclopedia aims at a balanced and even-handed view of Hinduism, recognizing the tensions inherent in the academic examination of Hinduism. It emphasizes that Hinduism is a conglomerate of regional religious traditions and at the same time a global world religion. Hinduism is also both an ancient historical tradition and a living tradition flourishing in the contemporary world. It is an oral tradition, yet one with a huge number of sacred texts at its basis. Hinduism is both a religious identity and an object of academic scholarship. Illustrated with maps and photographs, Brill’s Encyclopedia presents the learned philosophical and theological traditions of Hinduism as well as its many folk traditions. Covering the spread of Hinduism over the last two hundred years to all the continents as well as the interaction of Hinduism with other religions, it also portrays the various responses of Hindu traditions to a number of contemporary issues of great relevance today, such as feminism, human rights, egalitarianism, bioethics, and so on. Volume I: Regions, Pilgrimage, Deities ISBN 978 90 04 17641 6 (Available) Volume II: Sacred Texts, Ritual Traditions, Arts, Concepts iSBN 978 90 04 17893 9 (Available) Volume III: Society, Religious Specialists, Religious Traditions, Philosophy ISBN 978 90 04 17894 6 (Available) Volume IV: Historical Perspectives, Poets/Teachers/Saints, Relation to Other Religions and Traditions, Hinduism and Contemporary Issues ISBN 978 90 04 17895 3 (Available) Volume V: Religious Symbols, Hinduism and Migration, Some Modern Religious Groups and Teachers ISBN 978 90 04 17896 0 (Available) Volume VI: Indices ISBN 978 90 04 26555 4 (Available) Please see Brill's Encyclopedia of Hinduism (6 vols set) ISBN 978 90 04 27128 9 (Available) for the complete set information.Trade Review'it is not an empty claim in the Preface that _the depth and breadth of information provided are unmatched by any reference work on Hinduism_(...) On the whole, the editors and the competent project team at Brill have coped admirably with the challenges, preparing an impressive list of entries, enlisting a competent team of (as many as 155) accomplished scholars, applying a uniform style to the encyclopedia, achieving consistency in the use of diacritics and weaving the diverse contributions into a coherent whole.' Jan Filipský, Oriental Institute, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Oriental Archive 81 (2013) 'As a product of in-depth and critical scholarship, Brill's Encyclopedia of HInduism is unparalleled in its breadth, depth and reliability. As in every scholarly undertaking, especially an interdisciplinary one touching upon Indology, religious studies, history, anthropology, sociology, art history, and other academic disciplines, there is always ample scope for improvement and further research. But suffice it to say that, as of now, together with the last two substantial volumes already in print, the present compendium may be taken as a dernier cri in critical scholarship, a veritable jñānavāpi (well of knowledge) for future generations to replenish.' Jan Filipský, Czeck Academy of Sciences, Archiv Orientální , 84/3 (2016)
£378.10
Peeters Publishers Dying Death and Bereavement in a British
Book SynopsisThis study is an exploration of the religious beliefs, attitudes, traditions and rituals of a British hindu community, with respect to dying, death and bereavement. The observations of this community are compared with material obtained during three months of fieldwork in India and ethnographic sources. The primary focus of this study is on individual Hindus, seen in the context of their family and community: their beliefs, experiences and perceptions about death, and their reactions to the changes that take place. It also examines the process of adaptation and change in the death rituals and the role of the pandits in maintaining continuity. The first part of this study sets the context, introducing the issues confronting Hindus facing death and bereavement in Britain. It discusses theoretical issues in a multicultural study as well as beliefs about death and life after death. In the second part, Hindu ritual practices around death are explored, using a model of nine stages from preparation for death to the final post-mortem and annual ancestral rituals. The third part explores the social and psychological dimensions of death, grief and mourning, the implications of death in hospital and the professional and bureaucratic issues which affect Hindu deaths in Britain. The social aspects of mourning are discussed, with reference to pollution, the role of the family and community, young people and widows. Finally, the author examines the implications of social changes for British Hindus and for those who are involved with them in the caring professions.
£35.08
Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. Amazing Secrets of Hinduism: Hindu Culture and
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£8.79
Alpha Edition A history of Indian philosophy (Volume II)
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£32.46
Prakash Books Sounds of Liberation, the Spanda Karikas
£7.48
Alpha Edition Ramavijaya, The Mythological History Of Rama.
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£11.45
Orient Blackswan Pvt Ltd Reading with the Rsi: A Cross-Cultural and
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£15.68
HarperCollins India Prahlad
Book SynopsisThe final book in Kevin Missal's bestselling Narasimha trilogy brings to an end the moving, inspiring and exciting story of Lord Narasimha and Prahlad.
£9.59
Rupa & Co BHAGAVAD GITA: THE SONG OF GOD
Book SynopsisThe sacred Bhagavad Gita is much more than an epic for Hindus worldwide; in fact, it is the ultimate universal guide to a life of peace and fulfilment. This song of God not only provides a deeply philosophical understanding of the world, or Brahma Vidya, but it also describes clear-cut techniques to implement spiritual precepts in everyday life. This is why it is also called Yog Shastra, which includes methodologieskarm yog, jnana yog and bhakti yogfor the practical application of spiritual knowledge.
£45.04
HarperCollins India Ayodhya: Past and Present
Book Synopsis10.30 a.m., 9 November 2019: A five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court of India unanimously delivered its verdict that the land in controversy where the Babri Majid once stood in Ayodhya belongs to the lord, Ram Lalla. This decision was expected to end the conflict that had carried on for five centuries between the Hindus and Muslims in India, each asserting their religious rights over the 2.77 acres of disputed land. But at ground zero, Ayodhya still remains a divided city.
£16.62
HarperCollins India Venkatesha Suprabhatam: The Story of an Beloved
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£11.99
Double 9 Books LLP BhagavadGita
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£10.79
HarperCollins India Idols: Unearthing the Power of Murti Puja
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£11.69
HarperCollins India Shiva to Shankara: Giving Form to the Formless
Book SynopsisWe live in times where people have extreme views. On the one hand, there are scholars who describe Shiva''s linga literally as a phallus, and see all metaphoric meaning as embarrassed apology of the uneducated. On the other hand, we have puritanical Hindus who want to strip the Shiva linga of all sexual meaning and sanitize Shiva''s lore. In both cases, a symbol is being reduced to a sign. In Shiva to Shankara, Devdutt Pattanaik, India''s leading mythologist, seeks to bridge the gap.
£11.39
HarperCollins India Faith: 40 Insights into Hinduism
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£11.39
Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. Dharma Yoga Volume 1
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£14.24
Westland Publications Limited Rama of the Axe: The Epic Saga of Parashurama
Book SynopsisThe youngest son of Saptarishi Jamadagni, Ramabhadra has the weight of an immense prophecy on his shoulders. For not only is he the gifted son of a supremely revered rishi and his wife, he is also being quietly trained to fulfil his destiny as an avatar of Lord Vishnu. But the path to divinity is not one without trials. When his father and guru is suddenly snatched away from him, Ramabhadra knows he has to avenge his death, come what may. But before that he must master himself.
£13.12
Westland Publications Limited Tantric Aghoranand
Book SynopsisThis second part in a series of riveting tales covers the making of Tantric Aghoranand based on the authorâs own experiences.
£10.78
Double 9 Books The Hindu-Yogi Science Of Breath
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£9.89
Fingerprint! Publishing Mahabharata: The Great Indian Epic
Book SynopsisIn this gripping retelling of the ancient Indian epic, you will be transported into a world of warring kingdoms, magic, and divine intervention. Through the eyes of the Pandavas and Kauravas, witness a tale of love, loss, and redemption, as they battle for control of their kingdom and their own destinies. With vivid descriptions of the Kurukshetra War and political intrigueread the Mahabharata like never before!
£8.54
Fingerprint! Publishing Mantra: Vigyan Se Aage
Book SynopsisIn the quest to boost morale, transform failures into successes, and turn adverse circumstances in our favor, there isn't just one mantra, but a multitude. The book Mantra: Vigyan Se Aage delves into the various mantras that can achieve these outcomes. It provides detailed insights on how to chant these mantras effectively, in what frequency, and with what methodology. This book serves as a comprehensive guide for seekers (Yogis) to unlock the proven power of mantras and accomplish their desired goals.
£8.21
Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd Indian Philosophies Rediscovered
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£13.99
Prakash Books Manusmriti
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£20.69
Prakash Books The Manusmriti The Laws of Manu
£15.30
Unknown Bhairava Chalisa
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£10.18
