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| History of
Mysticism : The Unchanging Testament/ S. Abhayananda |
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Price Rs. 450 Contents: Preface. Introduction. I. Mystics of the Ancient Past: 1. Pre-history of mysticism. 2. Vedic hymnists. 3. Early Egyptians. 4. The jews. 5. Upanishadic seers. 6. Kapila. 7. The Bhagavad Gita. 8. The Taoist sages. 9. The Buddha. II. Mystics of The Greco-Roman Era: 1. The pre-socratic Greeks. 2. Socrates and his successors. 3. Zeno of citium. 4. Philo judaeus. 5. Jesus of Nazareth. 6. Early Christians and gnostics. 7. Plotinus. III. Mystics of The Early Middle Ages: 1. Dionysius. 2. Narada. 3. Patanjali. 4. The Tantra. 5. Shankara. 6. Dattatreya. 7. Milarepa. 8. The Ch'an and Zen Buddhists. 9. The Sufis. 10. Al-Hallaj. IV. Mystics of The Late Middle Ages: 1. Jewish mysticism. 2. Ibn Arabi. 3. Iraqi. 4. Rumi. 5. Jnaneshvar. 6. Medieval Christians. 7. Meister eckhart. 8. Thomas a Kempis. V. Mystics of The Modern Era: 1. Nicholas of Cusa. 2. Juan de la Cruz. 3. Kabir. 4. Nanak. 5. Dadu. 6. Seventeenth and eighteenth century mystics. 7. Ramakrishna. 8. Twentieth century mystics. Appendix. Notes. Bibliography. Illustrations. Index. About the Book A contemporary American mystic and scholar tells the story of man's recurrent experience of enlightenment throughout the ages, and presents in an historical context the lives and words of over forty famous mystics from various Eastern and Western religious traditions to reveal the antiquity and endurance of the one Great Mystical Tradition and the unity underlying the diversity of its manifold expressions. For Copies contact at your nearest bookshop or Indian Books Centre Request a Complete Catalogue |
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History of
Mysticism (3rd revised edition)| Friday, November 3, 2006 |
| Lhasa - The Holy
City / F. Spencer Chapman |
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| Thursday, January 4, 2007 |
| Buddhist Concepts
Old and New |
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Buddhist Concepts Old and New (Bibliotheca Indo
Buddhica Series No. 9) Sri Satguru Publications (Delhi) 221 Pages, Price: Rs. 200 About the Book Buddhism is not merely a Religion; it is also a whole civilisation with its historical background, its literature, art and philosophy, its Institutions, social, political and educational and its code of ethical conduct. In this book are selected essays and talks of four Stalwarts in the field of Buddhistic Studies from different parts of the world- Japan, Ceylon and America. True to its name the book gives old and new concepts of Buddhists right from the Fountain Head, the Great Enlightened One of the Sakya Clan down to the hundreds of thinkers who have shed light on his views in their elaborate thesis whether in Sanskrit, Pali or other languages. In the course of the last 2500 years Buddhism has captured the hearts
and the brains of millions of people outside India the place of its
origin. Of course the impact of Buddhistic concepts on Indian Philosophy
is unique, No system of philosophy in India too, forgets the tenets of
Buddhism in its polemical literature. The book contains the selected talks and essays of Late Dr. G P Malalasekera, Dr. Kurt F Leidecker, Dr. Shohei Ichimura, Dr. Buddhadasa P Kirthisinghe For Copies contact at your nearest bookshop or Indian Books Centre Request a Complete Catalogue |
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| Sunday, February 4, 2007 |
| Pharmacology of
Ayurvedic Medicinal Plants/C.R.Karnick |
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Pharmacology of Ayurvedic Medicinal Plants/C.R. Karnick. 1996, 67 p., Delhi Sri Satguru Publications. Rs.120 Contents: 1. Pharmacology. 2. Modern pharmacological studies. 3. Recent advances in ayurvedic research with their clinical observations. "This book lists 230 medicinal plants and gives in brief the family and pharmacology of each plant. Indian Books Centre
40/5, Shakti Nagar, Delhi- 110007 Ph No. 91-11-2384 4930 2384 6497 Fax No.91-11-2384 7336 E-mail i...@indianbookscentre.com Website: http://www.indianbookscentre.com |
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| Saturday, February 3, 2007 |
| The Gita - A
Theory of Human Action |
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The Gita Price: Rs. 250 About the Book Number of persons both Indian and Western have written on the Gita and
put forth different interpretations of it. Yet, many of them suffer from
the fallacy of either omission or commission. Some of them, severing the
Gita from the Mahabharata, consider the first chapter of the Gita along
with the initial ten verses of its second chapter to be utterly redundant.
On the other hand, many interpreters read in the Gita what they want it to
champion without considering whether it would be appropriate and
defensible for the Gita to do so. About the Author Dr S.S. More, M.A., Ph.D. in Philosophy and also M.A. in Ancient Indian History and Culture from Poona University, is a Lecturer in Philosophy. He has to his credit a collection of critical essays in Cultural history of India. The work published in Marathi has been appreciated by scholars. Besides, he also has number of papers on different theses published in different journals, and some of them have been greatly appreciated by persons of intellectual standing. For Copies contact at your nearest bookshop or Indian Books Centre Request a Complete Catalogue |
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| Monday, September 3, 2007 |
| Navagraha Kosa/
S.K.Ramachandra Rao |
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Contents: Vol. I: 1. Introduction. 2. The planets. 3. Planets and personified deities. 4. Surya the lord of planets. 5. Other planets Candra. 6. The Vedic context. 7. Iconography of planets. Appendices. Vol. II: 1. The worship of Surya. 2. Worship of Candra. 3. Worship of Angaraka. 4. Worship of Buddha. 5. Worship of Brhaspati. 6. Worship of Sukra. 7. Worship of Sani. 8. Worship of Rahu. 9. Worship of Ketu. 10. Worship of the Guardians of directions. 11. Worship of deities of Karma-Sadgunya. 12. Varuna. 13. Composite worship of the nine Grahas. Appendices. "The ideology of the Nine Planetary-deities (the Nava-Grahas) is an important one in our country. All the rituals, daily and occasional, involve the propitiation of these Grahas. The volumes includes all the available texts relating to the worship of the planetary deities. Mainly it includes texts of Navagraha Puja Vidhi and Graha Yoga Paddhati, excepts from popular texts like Mantra Mahodadhi and from rare texts like Vaikhanasa-agama Khiladhikara and Bhrigu Samhita relating to the worship of the Nava-Grahas especially of Surya. Indian Books Centre 40/5.Shakti Nagar Delhi-110007.India |
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Navagraha Kosa/S.K. Ramachandra Rao. Reprint. Delhi,
Sri Satguru, 2005, 2 vols., xii, 709 p., figs., Rs.800. US $45 (set).
ISBN 81-7030-839-9.| Saturday, February 10, 2007 |
| Tao Sheng’s
Commentary on the Lotus Sutra : A Study and Translation/Young Ho
Kim |
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Contents: Preface. I. Introduction: 1. Tao-Sheng’s prehistory: the state of Buddhist studies in China. 2. Tao-Sheng’s biography. 3. Tao-Sheng’s works. 4. Tao-Sheng’s doctrines. 5. Tao-Sheng’s influence and the impact of his doctrines. II. A critical study of Tao-Sheng’s commentary on the Lotus Sutra: 6. Tao-sheng and the Saddharmapundarika. 7. Literary aspects. 8. Central ideas. 9. Traces of Tao-Sheng’s doctrines. 10. Conclusions. III. Translation. Bibliography. Index. "(Chu) Tao Sheng stands out in history as a unique and preeminent thinker whose paradigmatic, original ideas paved the way for the advent of Chinese Buddhism, The Universality of Buddha nature, which Tao-Sheng Championed at the cost of excommunication, was to become a cornerstone of the Chinese Buddhist ideology. This book presents a comprehensive study of the only complete document by Tao-Sheng still in existence. The work was composed toward the end of Tao-Sheng’s life (in 432), a product of his mature scholarship, presumably incorporating the doctrines pronounced earlier. The aim of this study are twofold: (1) to prepare a faithfull, undistorted translation of the commentary in its entirety, in order to provide a basis and vantage point for further study and understanding of Tao-Sheng; and (2) to attempt to illuminate Tao-Sheng’s system of religious knowledge by examining the commentary in conjunction with other doctrines and writings, and thus to evaluate Tao-Sheng’s contribution to implanting (or transplanting) the alien religious system in Chinese soil. Of course, the two objectives are not to be seen as separate tasks; they are closely bound up with one another. copies from Indian Books Centre |
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Tao Sheng’s Commentary on the Lotus
Sutra : A Study and Translation/Young Ho Kim. Delhi, Satguru, 1992, 374
p., Rs.400. ISBN 81-7030-306-0.| Friday, January 5, 2007 |
| The Meaning of the
term DHARMA |
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The Central Conception of Buddhism and the meaning
of the term Dharma (Bibliotheca Indo Buddhica
Series No. 91) About The Book The work explains in detail the principle of Radical Pluralism which
asserts that the elements alone are realities while every combination of
them is a mere name covering a plurality of separate elements. The
conception of a dharma is the central point of the Buddhist doctrine. In
the light of this conception Buddhism discloses itself as a metaphysical
theory developed out of one fundamental principle, viz. the idea that
existence is an interplay of a plurality of subtle, ultimate, not further
analysable elements of Matter, Mind, and Forces. These elements are
technically called dharmas, a meaning which this word has in this system
alone. Buddhism, accordingly, can be characterized as a system of Radical
Pluralism. It has two appendices dealing with the views of Vasubandhu on the fundamental principles of Sarvastivada and classification of all elements of existence according to the Sarvastivadins. The two indices record proper names and Sanskrit terms occuring in the work. Contents: : Preface. 1. Preliminary. 2. Skandhas. 3. Ayatanas. 4. Dhatus. 5.
Elements of matter. 6. Elements of mind. 7. Forces. 8. Non-substantiality
of elements. 9. Pratitya Samutpada (Causality). 10. Karma. 11.
Impermanence of the elements. 12. Impermanence in Sankhya Yoga. 13. Unrest
of the elements. 14. Theory of cognition. 15. Pre-Buddhaic Buddhism. 16.
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| Monday, January 22, 2007 | |
| Tribal Wisdom on
Medicinal and Economic Plants: Uttar Pradesh &
Uttaranchal | |
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About the Book Under an approved in house research project of National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow, ethnobotanical studies of the tribals and aboriginal populations were conducted in 13 districts of Uttar Pradesh and Uttaranchal inhabited by 18 tribes mainly among the Tharus, Kols, Gonds, Bhoxas, Kharwars, Jaunsaris, Bhotias, Garhwalis, Mushars, Baigas etc. in different seasons with a view to gather ethnobotanical informations on the traditional uses of plants and to uncover new plants of potential economic and medicinal value or new uses of known plants during the last 18 years by the scientists of ethnobotany group. The resource inventory of plant genetic resources used by the tribes, local inhabitants foresters, vaidyas and other knowledgeable informants of the region for food, fibre, medicine, oil, gums, dyes tannin, tribal crafts, narcotic, drinks and for antifertility and aphrodisic medicines, were prepared and documented. The studies have brought to light new indigenous knowledge on many species of useful plants. The present book highlights 450 plant species used in the life and economy of the tribals for meeting the day-to-day needs and healthcare. Plants species of the forest flora utilized for food, firbre, medicines, oils, gums, resin, dyes, basketry, timber, wood work, fish poison, religious ceremonies, narcotics, drinks, etc. have been enumerated here along with their processing methods and uses. The valuable ethnobotanical plant resources are divided into 15 groups on the basis of their uses and the products obtained from them. The species are arranged under each group alphabetically, giving information on their botanical name, family name in parenthesis followed by local name and the tribes. The book also provides information on some potential threatened ethnomedicinal plants and suggests their conservation measures in their own agro climatic ecosystems. The plant species enumerated in ethno medicinal plants group needs further phytochemical, pharmacological, clininical investigations for isolation of potential drugs for standardization and validation of useful green medicines and herbal preparations for human welfare and healthcare. The book will serve as a database and serve as a potential source of information and useful tools to the students, teachers, researchers, botanists, foresters, environmentalists, conservationists practitioners of herbal medicines, planners and administrators for preparing Developmental Action Plans (DAP) for the tribal tracts through Integrated Tribal Developmental Programme (ITDP), extension programmes for the welfare and upliftment of rural tribals, aboriginal populations as well as modern society. For Copies contact at your nearest bookshop or Indian Books Centre Request a Complete Catalogue A Leading Bookshop for books from India :Indian Books Centre ...
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Tribal Wisdom on
Medicinal and Economic Plants: Uttar Pradesh and
Uttaranchal| Saturday, January 27, 2007 |
| Tradition and
Reflection/ Wilhelm Halbfass |
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Tradition and Reflection Contents: About the Book This book examines, above all, the relationship between reason and Vedic revelation, and the philosophical responses to the idea of the Veda. It deals with such topics as dharma, karma and rebirth, the role of man in the universe, the motivation and justification of human actions, the relationship between ritual norms and universal ethics, and reflections on the goals and sources of human knowledge. Halbfass presents previously unknown materials concerning the history of sectarian movements, including the notorious "Thags" (thaka), and relations between Indian and Iranian thought. The approach is partly philosophical and partly historical and philological; to a certain extent, it is also comparative. The author explores indigenous Indian reflections on the sources, the structure and the meaning of the Hindu tradition, and traditional philosophical responses to social and historical realities. He does not deal with social and historical realities per se; rather, basing his work on the premise that to understand these realities the reflections and constructions of traditional Indian theorists are no less significant than the observations and paradigms of modern western historians and social scientists, he explores the self-understanding of such leading thinkers as Sankara, Kumarila, Bhartrhari and Udayana. Other Useful Titles 1. Theology after Vedanta: An Experiment in
Comparative Theology/ Francis X. Clooney,S.J. For Copies contact at your nearest bookshop or Indian Books Centre Request a Complete Catalogue |
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| Sunday, January 21, 2007 |
| Dattatreya;The
Immortal Guru |
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Contents: Preface. 1. The genealogy of Dattatreya. 2. Puranic mythology of Dattatreya. 3. Dattatreya in minor Upanisads. 4. Dattatreya in the literature of the Mahanubhavas. 5. The Guru-caritra and the rise of the Dattatreya cult. 6. Eknath, Dasopant, and the unfolding of the Dattatreya movement. 7. The Tripura-rahasya. 8. The Avadhuta-gita. 9. The development of Dattatreya’s iconography. Conclusion. General bibliography. Selected bibliography on Dattatreya and his movement. Index. From the preface: “This study presents the main phases in the making of the Hindu deity Dattatreya, from its Puranic emergence as an immortal Guru, Yogin, and Avatara, up to its celebration as the trimurti of Brahma, Visnu, and Siva. Focusing on the origin and development of this particular deity, one is brought into touch with virtually all major religious strands of that complex network of religions called Hinduism. Its assimilative force is witnessed by the variety of communities which appropriated Dattatreya from within an overall nondual philosophical framework: from the world of antinomian Tantrism to the world of Brahminical ritual orthodoxy, passing through the renunciatory milieux of Yoga, the Mahanubhava sect, Vaisnava devotionalism, Saiva asceticism, Saktism and Devi worship. Although one might envision the presence of plural Dattatreyas, construed in different ways within each given community, I would rather opt for the existence of a single multifaceted deity, constantly absorbing new traits in an ongoing process of cross-fertilization. Significantly, Dattatreya’s catalyzing force extends beyond the boundaries of Hinduism, also being linked to popular Sufism and Jainism.” [Antonio Rigopoulos also wrote The Life and Teachings of Sai Baba of Shirdi.] copies from Indian Books Centre 40/5.Shakti Nagar Delhi110007 India |
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Dattatreya : The Immortal Guru, Yogin, and
Avatara : A Study of the Transformative and Inclusive Character of a
Multi-Faceted Hindu Deity/Antonio Rigopoulos. Reprint. First published
in 1998. Delhi, Satguru, 2000, 342 p., pic., RS.300. ISBN
81-7030-673-6.| Monday, November 27, 2006 |
| On Being Buddha:
The Classical Doctrine of Buddhahood |
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On
Being Buddha : The Classical Doctrine of
Buddhahood Contents: Preface. 1. The doctrinal study of doctrine. 2. Buddhist doctrine. 3. Buddhalogical doctrine. 4. Buddha in the world. 5. Buddha in heaven. 6. Buddha in eternity. 7. Doctrinal criticism. Notes. Glossary. Bibliography. Index. "What is it like to be a Buddha? Is there only one Buddha or are there many? What can Buddhas do and what do they know? Is there anything they cannot do and cannot know? These and associated questions were much discussed by Buddhist thinkers in India, and a complex and subtle set of doctrinal positions was developed to deal with them. This is the first book in a western language to treat these doctrines about Buddha from a philosophical and thoroughly critical viewpoint. "The book shows that Buddhist thinkers were driven, when theorizing about Buddha, by a basic intuition that Buddha must be maximally perfect, and that pursuing the implications of this intuition led them into some conceptual dilemmas that show considerable similarity to some of those treated by western theists. The Indian Buddhist tradition of thought about these matters is presented here as thoroughly systematic, analytical, and doctrinal. "The book's analysis is based almost entirely upon original sources in their original languages. All extracts discussed are translated into English and the book is accessible to nonspecialists, while still treating material that has not been much discussed by western scholars For Copies contact at your nearest bookshop or Indian Books
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| Thursday, February 8, 2007 |
| Buddhist Stories
of the Thirteenth Century |
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Price: Rs. 250 Contents: Introduction. The Saddharma Ratnavaliya: 1. The monk Cakkhupala. 2.
Mattakundali. 3. The senior monk Nagasena. 4. The monk Tissa the fat. 5.
The demoness Kali. 6. The monks of Kosamba. 7. The monk Mahakala. 8.
Wearing the Ochre Robe. 9. The chief disciples. 10. The senior monk Nanda.
11. The pig-killer Cunda. 12. The lay devotee, Dhammika. 13. Devadatta.
14. Samandevi. 15. The two monks who were friends.
This is a translation of the first fifteen stories of the thirteenth century Sinhala work, the Saddharma Ratnavaliya written by the monk Dharmasena. The Saddharma Ratnavaliya is in turn an expanded version of the fifth century Pali work, the Dhammapadaattakata. The stories are lively and entertaining, of interest to the general reader and the specialist. A skilled teacher, and reconteur, the author probes the depths of Buddhist philosophical doctrine and makes it meaningful for his lay audiences. Generations of Sri Lankans have read, heard and enjoyed the stories. They deal with the vicissitudes of the human condition and so, like all good literature have a timeless relevance and appeal. It is a fascinating and rich repository of Buddhist culture from which I have learned much - the tales are so beguiling, and the imagery so striking. Steven Collins, Concordia University I like best the success with which the translator has been able to capture both the content and the flavor of the original . The translator accomplishes this task admirably, moving comfortably and authoritatively between the two languages, epochs, and cultures. All this, while preserving the leisurily flow and rhythm of the original, too. It is an elegant, beautiful work that also conforms to rigorous scholarly standards H. L. Seneviratne , University of Virginia
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Jewels of the
Doctrine| Saturday, January 27, 2007 |
| Introduction to
Indian Philosophy |
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Tradition and Reflection Contents: About the Book This book examines, above all, the relationship between reason and Vedic revelation, and the philosophical responses to the idea of the Veda. It deals with such topics as dharma, karma and rebirth, the role of man in the universe, the motivation and justification of human actions, the relationship between ritual norms and universal ethics, and reflections on the goals and sources of human knowledge. Halbfass presents previously unknown materials concerning the history of sectarian movements, including the notorious "Thags" (thaka), and relations between Indian and Iranian thought. The approach is partly philosophical and partly historical and philological; to a certain extent, it is also comparative. The author explores indigenous Indian reflections on the sources, the structure and the meaning of the Hindu tradition, and traditional philosophical responses to social and historical realities. He does not deal with social and historical realities per se; rather, basing his work on the premise that to understand these realities the reflections and constructions of traditional Indian theorists are no less significant than the observations and paradigms of modern western historians and social scientists, he explores the self-understanding of such leading thinkers as Sankara, Kumarila, Bhartrhari and Udayana. Other Useful Titles 1. Theology after Vedanta: An Experiment in
Comparative Theology/ Francis X. Clooney,S.J. For Copies contact at your nearest bookshop or Indian Books Centre Request a Complete Catalogue |
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| Sunday, January 21, 2007 |
| The Compendium on
Ganesha |
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Contents: From the introduction: "Ganesa's popularity is manifold. He is the favourite God of the masses. He is also the favourite subject for curio-hunters and collectors of icons. Painters and sculptors have revelled in depicting this God in a variety of forms and postures. The Tantrik practitioners have found in him a benevolent power, quick to acquire and enduring in nature. There is no religious group in the country which dispenses with his services. And more importantly, Ganesa has been subjected to endless enquiry about his origin, nature, significance, symbolism and cultic involvement. Research scholars have surrounded him with diverse theories: sociological, anthropological, cultural, historical, literary and linguistic, political and economic answers are suggested to be the secret of his popularity; agriculture, hunting, elephant capture, formation of early totemistic communities, and strife amongst them are sought to be seen in the background of this deity. Excessive use of imagination appears to be the undercurrent in all such studies, which have also incidentally brought to surface many interesting aspects of Ganesa-worship. Literature about Ganesa is remarkable, varied and large. Every Indian language has works bearing on this deity and on his worship. Works in Sanskrit, which appear to have provided the main source material for all of them, are themselves large in number and varied in nature : puranas, kalpas, paddhatis, sadhanas, vidhis and namavalis. Representations of Ganesa in stone, metal, clay and wood, and in painting are equally numerous and varied." For Copies contact at your nearest bookshop or Indian Books Centre Request a Complete Catalogue |
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The Compendium on
Ganesa| Friday, January 5, 2007 |
| Umapati’s
Commentary on the Pauskaratantra, Chapter 7: Pramana |
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Umapati’s Commentary on the
Pauskaratantra, Chapter 7: Pramana Sri Garib Das Oriental Series No. 311 About the Book: The Pauskara, belonging to the class of literature generally known as Tantra or Agama, is an important text for the comprehension of saiva Philosophy. The seventh chapter of its doctrinal section (jnanapada) is not only a remarkable source of information on saiva epistemology, but also a gold-mine of significant elements valuable for the study of early Indian logic. Umapati’s commentary on this chapter introduces new features, sometimes in a post-15th century navyanyaya dialectical style, and bears testimony to the evolution of saiva epistemology. This translation aims to bring an important aspect of saiva philosophy to the attention of scholars and to facilitate comparative studies saiva epistemology. For Copies contact at your nearest bookshop or Indian Books Centre Request a Complete Catalogue |
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| Wednesday, October 11, 2006 |
| Primer of
Ayurveda/ P. H. Kulkarni |
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The Primer of
Ayurveda Price: Rs.300 Contents: Prof. Dr. P.H. Kulkarni is well known Ayurvedic Physician, Research Guide in Ayurveda, University of Poona, Director, Institute of Indian Medicine, Editor of seven journals including ‘Deerghayu International’ Author of nine books related to Ayurveda. Worked as president, Secretary, Treasurer of many Ayurvedic, Medical and Social Organisations at national and international level. Dr. Kulkarni have established Ayurvedic centres in many countries of the world and travelled extensively for propagation of Ayurveda. Prof. Dr. Kulkarni is recipient of many international awards including Pax mundi Fellowship (Dag HammarskjOld awards committee
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| Wednesday, December 13, 2006 | |
| Mimamsa Kosa.\
Ed.Swami Kewalananda Saraswati | |
Mimamsa Kosa is not an ordinary dictionary but a mine of information on the Mimamsa System containing the original sources collected from a very wide range of Mimamsa Literature and selected literature of other systems of Indian Philosophy,Grammar and Vedic Texts .This Kosa has proved to be foundation stone for deeper studies in Purvamimansa in particular and Indian Philosophy in general since its first publications.7 Vols.Set. IRs.7000.7 Vols.set is published by Sri Satguru Publications,a division of Indian Books Centre .40/5.Shakti Nagar .Delhi-110007. India. A Leading Bookshop for books from India :Indian Books Centre ...
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| Tuesday, December 19, 2006 |
| Sri Subodhini Vol.
6 |
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"This volume presents, for the first time in English language, the translation, based on devotion to our Lord Shri Krishna (bhakti), bringing out, from the original Sanskrit text, the "bhavartha" (meaning of the innerspirit and underlying loving sentiments, with which, this treatise has been written), of the monumental commentary Shri Subodhini, on the Maha Bhagavata Purana, by Mahaprabhu Shri Vallabhacharya (c 1479 • c 1531). "The tenth canto of Sri Bhagavatam is considered by all Vaishnavas as the most valuable and sacred canto, among the 12 cantos of this Purana • as this canto deals with the divine leelas of our Lord Krishna, who is the Shri Purushothama • the Supreme Lord of the Universe. "Shri Vallabhacharyas Sri Subodhini, is available only for the 1, 2, 3, 10 and few chapters of the 11 canto of Sri Bhagavatam. Sri Subodhini is considered as the most detailed commentary, among all the available commentaries, of Sri Bhagavatam. "In this volume, 6 chapters of the 10 canto are dealt with, with the original verse of Sri Bhagavatam, it’s English meaning, the text of Sri Subodhini, in Sanskrit and it’s English meaning. Where ever necessary, the commentaries/explanations given by Shri Gosainji (Shri Vitthalnatha), Shri Vallabhji, Shri Laloo Bhatji and Shri Purushothamji have been also added. "The 6 chapters respectively deal with (1) the grace of our Lord on the wives of the Brahmins in Brindavan (2) the worship of "Govardhana" mountain by preventing the "sacrifice" for Indra. (3) The lifting of "Govardhana" mountain (4) the discussion about the "glory and greatness" of our Lord between Nandagopa and other Gopas; (5) the holy event of "Govinda Pattabhishekam" (coronation or annointing ceremony of our Lord) (6) bringing back Nandagopa from the world of Varuna." copies from Indian Books
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Sri Subodhini : Commentary on
Srimad Bhagavata Purana, Volume VI (Text and English Translation Canto
Ten-Chapters 23 to 28)/Mahaprabhu Shri Vallabhacharya. Delhi, Satguru, 2004, cxii, 2395-2837 p., ISBN
81-7030-790-2. [Collected Works of Shri Vallabhacharya Series, No. 6] | Thursday, November 23, 2006 |
| a Sanskrit Grammer
for Students/Arthur A.Macdonell |
A Sanskrit Grammar for Students/Arthur A. Macdonell. Reprint. 1997, 264 p., Delhi.Sri Satguru Rs.100Contents: Preface. Introduction. 1. The alphabet. 2. Euphonic combination. 3. Declension. 4. Conjugation. 5. Indeclinable words. 6. Nominal stem formation and compounds. 7. Syntax. Appendices: 1. List of verbs. 2. Metre in classical Sanskrit. 3. Chief peculiarities of Vedic grammar. Sanskrit index. General index. "Projecting, with well-chosen examples, a whole mass of grammatical forms to be met with in the post-Vedic Sanskrit literature, the author systematically explains the mechanics of its euphonic combinations (sandhi), declension, conjugation, nominal stem formation and compounds, and a lot else -- with complete insights into the syntactical arrangement of Sanskrit sentence. Supported by several information-packaged appendices, the book also carries a brilliant resume of the Sanskrit grammatical tradition going back to the 5th century BC. "Now typeset anew with the latest technological aids, the late Macdonell's work today remains as much indispensable to the students of Sanskrit as to the scholars, who seek to discover for themselves the splendour of its literary classics copies from i...@indianbookscentre.com www.indianbookscentre.com www.indologystudies..blogspot.com Indian Books Centre 40/5.Shakti Nagar.Delhi-110007 India |
| 9:07:29 AM |
| Posted By nareshgupta | Comment (4) | News |
| Saturday, January 13, 2007 |
| Mysticism in the
Indian Tradition |
|
Mysticism in the Indian Tradition By Noel Boreham Sri Satguru Publications (Delhi), ISBN: 81-7030-218-7 Price Rs. 60 About the Book: Mysticism is the state of pure consciousness . The
Mystical State is achieved when all sensory information is suppressed and
the mind emptied of all empirical content. Contents: Mysticism: The source of Religious Experience, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sufism, Conclusion, Footnotes, Bibliography. For Copies contact at your nearest bookshop or Indian Books Centre Request a Complete Catalogue |
| 1:07:19 PM |
| Posted By nareshgupta | Comment (0) | Arts |
| Saturday, February 10, 2007 |
| Readings in
Eastern Religions/Harold Coward, Eva Dargyay and Ronald
Neufeldt |
Readings in Eastern Religions/Harold Coward, Eva Dargyay and Ronald Neufeldt. Reprint. Delhi, Sri Satguru, 1997, vii, 368 p., ISBN 81-7030-540-3. Rs.450Contents: Preface. Introduction. Names and terms in Asian languages. 1. Hinduism. 2. Jainism. 3. Buddhism. 4. Sikhism. 5. Early Chinese thought. 6. Confucian thought. 7. Taoist thought. 8. Mao tse Tung. 9. Shinto. 10. New religions. Glossary. "Developed principally for use in introductory courses in the study of religious traditions of the East, this anthology offers a selection of readings from primary texts of India, China, and Japan. "The selections are arranged both chronologically and thematically within religious traditions and include readings from Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism (including Tibetan Buddhism), Sikhism, Early Chinese thought, Confucianism, Taoism, Mao Tse Tung, Shintoism, and Japan’s new religions (Tenrikyo and Sokka Gakkai). "Throughout the anthology, a concerted effort has been made to present more than the usual short excerpts. As much as possible larger excerpts have been included to give students a better sense of significant developments within traditions. As well, doctrinal elements have been combined with story to make these traditions more than museum pieces for students. copies from Indian Books Centre |
| 11:29:05 AM |
| Posted By nareshgupta | Comment (0) | Society |
| Tuesday, October 17, 2006 |
| The Nyaya Sutras;
A New Commentary on an Old Text,/Daya Krishna |
The Nyaya Sutras;A New Commentary on an Old Text/Daya Krishnawww.srisatgurupublications.blogspot.com
www.indologystudies.blogspot.com The Nyaya Sutras : A New Commentary on an Old Text/Daya Krishna. Delhi, Sri Satguru, 2004, vi, 308 p., ISBN 81-7030-800-3. Contents: Introduction. 1. The structure of the Nyaya Sutras. 2. Questions and problems pertaining to the Sutras : a dialogue with the text and development of a new methodology for understanding the Sutras. 3. Some further reflections on the Sutras after reading the commentaries on it, particularly those of Vatsyayana, Uddyotakara, Vacaspati Misra I and Udayana. 4. A short note on Jayanta and Bhasarvajna. 5. The possible extension of the methodology for the understanding of other texts in the Indian tradition. 6. Conclusion. Appendices. "The work attempts at reviving the age old commentarial tradition of India in the changing context of contemporary philosophising which now accepts no national or civilizational boundaries. It also develops a new methodology for 'interrogating' the ancient texts and 'understanding' them in the light of the questions they pose and the problems they tried to deal with. The work takes into account the commentaries of Vatsyayana, Uddyotakara, Vacaspati Misra I and Udayana and tries to highlight the philosophical issues they were concerned with, and the differences between them in this regard. It also takes note of the work of Jayanta Bhatta and Bhasarvajna and attempts to see the history of Nyaya in the first one thousand years of its history from Gautama to Udayana in a new way and suggests that the formulations and solutions offered by these thinkers be seen independently of the fact that they are generally considered as belonging to a particular school of philosophy, that is, Nyaya and not as thinkers concerned with philosophical problems per se. There philosophical insights, thus 'freed' would become available to the "Living Philosophical Thought" of today. The approach and the methodology though exemplified in the case of the text of the Nyaya Sutras only, needs to be extended to other texts of the Indian tradition so that they may become a 'living' part of contemporary thinking in India and elsewhere i...@indianbookscentre.com Indian Books Centre
40/5.Shakti Nagar
Delhi-110007
India |
| 8:22:15 AM |
| Posted By nareshgupta | Comment (0) | Society |
| Monday, October 23, 2006 |
| Medicinal Flowers
of India and Adjacent regions |
--Medicinal Flowers of India and Adjacent Regions/ Gyanendra Pandey. 1993, 209 p., Delhi.Sri Satguru.(Indian Medical Science series) Rs.200Contents: Families index. 1. Plants enumeration. 2. Supplement source texts. 3. Classical terminology indicating floral features. Appendix. Selected bibliography. Generic index. Drugs index (indigenous) Copies from Indian Books Centre 40/5.Shakti Nagar Delhi-110007 India. |
| 5:09:41 PM |
| Posted By nareshgupta | Comment (1) | Science |
| Monday, October 2, 2006 |
| Indian Books
Centre/ Sri Satguru Publications - History.. |
|
Book Barons of Delhi DHARMA DRIVENIndian Books CentreMen with a mission to make meaningful booksReligious fervor fuels the two erudite and gregarious brothers who pilot Sri Satguru Publications, the publishing arm of Indian Books Centre. "God willed us into this business," Naresh and Sunil Gupta, the proprietors and managers, concur conclusively. "We are religious, and this is our destiny," adds Naresh. "Our wish is that our books will in some way uplift, inspire or educate the reader. But at least we know that they are not leading anyone astray." Sunil chimes in, "We fully expect that they will help people to follow the right path." True to their calling, their debut book was the Shiv Samhita. Later, they released major works such as the 7-volume anthology of Mimamsakosah, by Swami Kevalananda Saraswati, and the complete Encyclopedia of Indian Philosophy. "As we are Hindus," explains Naresh, "we publish about Ayurveda, Vastushastra and all the sacred sciences which are allied to Hinduism." While they look to their Lord for inspiration, they rely on God-given management skills for success. "We are in business to publish books for sale, not to fill shelves in our stores," asserts Sunil. "It is our policy not to accept subsidies, so the title has to be absolutely saleable," Naresh elaborates. "In the beginning, we had to look for titles, but now that we have our reputation, authors approach us. We consider the novelty, content and language and ask ourselves, would this be suitable for the general reader or academicians only? Thus different criteria are used for different subjects." Being the newest publisher in Delhi, it is fitting that they have taken the lead in the freshest market--internet sales. Their home page on the world wide web--www.indianbookscentre.com-has greatly enhanced their export sales. But, according to Naresh, the brothers have noticed that "In the last two to three years the Indian market has grown substantially, and there is vast potential. Earlier, we never concentrated on sales in India." When asked if their parents lived with them, Naresh, in a sudden break from his cool corporate composure, quipped a terse "No." Then he sallied, "We live with them, and there is a vast difference. They are the head of our family, which is one unit. We do not worry about the future in heated competition with others. For we wish to maintain a religious household. We believe that we each have our karmas to live through and dharma to fulfill. Thus we are content." INDIAN BOOKS CENTRE, SRI SATGURU PUBLICATIONS, 40/5 SHAKTI NAGAR, DELHI 110 007 INDIA. TEL: 9111-23844930.23846497 FAX.9111-23847336 www.srisatgurupublications.blogspot.com www.indologystudies.blogspot.com sources http://www.hinduismtoday.com/archives/1998/5/1998-5-08.shtml |
| 9:59:31 AM |
| Posted By nareshgupta | Comment (0) | News |
| Wednesday, February 7, 2007 |
| Jewels of the
Doctrine/ Ranjini Obeyesekere |
|
Price: Rs. 250 Contents: Introduction. The Saddharma Ratnavaliya: 1. The monk Cakkhupala. 2.
Mattakundali. 3. The senior monk Nagasena. 4. The monk Tissa the fat. 5.
The demoness Kali. 6. The monks of Kosamba. 7. The monk Mahakala. 8.
Wearing the Ochre Robe. 9. The chief disciples. 10. The senior monk Nanda.
11. The pig-killer Cunda. 12. The lay devotee, Dhammika. 13. Devadatta.
14. Samandevi. 15. The two monks who were friends.
This is a translation of the first fifteen stories of the thirteenth century Sinhala work, the Saddharma Ratnavaliya written by the monk Dharmasena. The Saddharma Ratnavaliya is in turn an expanded version of the fifth century Pali work, the Dhammapadaattakata. The stories are lively and entertaining, of interest to the general reader and the specialist. A skilled teacher, and reconteur, the author probes the depths of Buddhist philosophical doctrine and makes it meaningful for his lay audiences. Generations of Sri Lankans have read, heard and enjoyed the stories. They deal with the vicissitudes of the human condition and so, like all good literature have a timeless relevance and appeal. It is a fascinating and rich repository of Buddhist culture from which I have learned much - the tales are so beguiling, and the imagery so striking. Steven Collins, Concordia University I like best the success with which the translator has been able to capture both the content and the flavor of the original . The translator accomplishes this task admirably, moving comfortably and authoritatively between the two languages, epochs, and cultures. All this, while preserving the leisurily flow and rhythm of the original, too. It is an elegant, beautiful work that also conforms to rigorous scholarly standards H. L. Seneviratne , University of Virginia
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| 6:03:02 PM |
| Posted By nareshgupta | Comment (0) | Society |
| Tuesday, December 19, 2006 |
| Sri Subodhini Vol.
II |
|
"This volume presents, for the first time in English language, the translation, based on devotion to our Lord Shri Krishna (bhakti), bringing out, from the original Sanskrit text, the "bhavartha" (meaning of the innerspirit and underlying loving sentiments, with which, this treatise has been written), of the monumental commentary Shri Subodhini, on the Maha Bhagavata Purana, by Mahaprabhu Shri Vallabhacharya (c 1479 • c 1531). "The tenth canto of Sri Bhagavatam is considered by all Vaishnavas as the most valuable and sacred canto, among the 12 cantos of this Purana • as this canto deals with the divine Leelas of our Lord Shri Krishna, who is the Shri Purushothama • the supreme Lord of the universe. "Shri Vallabhacharya’s Sri Subodhini, is available only for the 1, 2, 3, 10 and few chapters of the 11 canto of Sri Bhagavatam. Sri Subodhini is considered as the most detailed commentary, among all the available commentaries, of Sri Bhagavatam. "In this volume, (5 to 8) chapters of the 10 canto are dealt with, with the original verse of Sri Bhagavatam, it’s English meaning, the text of Sri Subodhini, in Sanskrit and it’s English meaning. Where ever necessary, the commentaries / explanations given by Shri Gosainji (Shri Vitthalnatha), Shri Vallabhji, Shri Laloo Bhatji and Shri Purushothamji have been also added. "The 4 chapters respectively deal with (1) the joy and "Ananda" (bliss) at Gokulam, due to the incarnation of our Lord Shri Krishna and the celebrations at Nandagopa’s home (2) the advent and destruction of the Demoness Putana. (3) The divine Leelas of our Lord Shri Krishna (a) smashing the cart (b) destruction of the demon Trinavartha (c) the "vision" of mother Yasodha of the entire universe in the "yawning" mouth of our Lord; (4) (a) the "naming" ceremony of our Lord Shri Krishna and Shri Balarama (b) the divine childhood (Bala) Leelas of our Lord (c) the deep loving attachment of the Gopis of Brindavan for the divine Leelas of our Lord |
| 8:31:01 AM |
| Posted By nareshgupta | Comment (0) | Personals |
Sri Subodhini : Commentary on Srimad
Bhagavata Purana: Vol. II/Mahaprabhu Shri Vallabhacharya. Delhi, Satguru, 2003, lxii, 637-1154 p., ISBN 81-7030-776-7.
[Collected Works of Shri Vallabhacharya Series No. 2]
Rs.650| Tuesday, December 19, 2006 |
| The Rise of the
Goddess in the Hindu Tradition |
|
The
Rise of the
Goddess in the Hindu Tradition/Tracy Pintchman. Reprint. 1996, xii,
288 p., Delhi Sri Satguru Rs.450
Contents: Introduction. I. The
feminine principle in the Vedas. 2. Prakrti, Maya, and Sakti: the feminine
principle in philosophical discourse. 3. The feminine principle in Puranic
cosmogony and cosmology. 4. Concluding remarks. Notes. Bibliography.
Index. "This book explores the rise of the
Great Goddess by focusing on the development of sakti (creative energy),
maya (objective illusion), and prakrti (materiality) from Vedic times to
the late Puranic period, clarifying how these principles became central to
her theology." (jacket) [Tracy Pintchman is Assistant Professor
in the Department of Theology at Loyola University of
Chicago.] copies from i...@indianbookscentre.com Indian Books Centre 40/5.Shakti Nagar.Delhi-110007.India Contents: Introduction. I. The feminine principle in the Vedas. 2. Prakrti, Maya, and Sakti: the feminine principle in philosophical discourse. 3. The feminine principle in Puranic cosmogony and cosmology. 4. Concluding remarks. Notes. Bibliography. Index. "This book explores the rise of the Great Goddess by focusing on the development of sakti (creative energy), maya (objective illusion), and prakrti (materiality) from Vedic times to the late Puranic period, clarifying how these principles became central to her theology." (jacket) [Tracy Pintchman is Assistant Professor in the Department of Theology at Loyola University of Chicago.] copies from i...@indianbookscentre.com Indian Books Centre 40/5.Shakti Nagar.Delhi-110007.India Contents: Introduction. I. The feminine principle in the Vedas. 2. Prakrti, Maya, and Sakti: the feminine principle in philosophical discourse. 3. The feminine principle in Puranic cosmogony and cosmology. 4. Concluding remarks. Notes. Bibliography. Index. "This book explores the rise of the Great Goddess by focusing on the development of sakti (creative energy), maya (objective illusion), and prakrti (materiality) from Vedic times to the late Puranic period, clarifying how these principles became central to her theology." (jacket) [Tracy Pintchman is Assistant Professor in the Department of Theology at Loyola University of Chicago.] copies from i...@indianbookscentre.com Indian Books Centre 40/5.Shakti Nagar.Delhi-110007.India Contents: Introduction. I. The feminine principle in the Vedas. 2. Prakrti, Maya, and Sakti: the feminine principle in philosophical discourse. 3. The feminine principle in Puranic cosmogony and cosmology. 4. Concluding remarks. Notes. Bibliography. Index. "This book explores the rise of the Great Goddess by focusing on the development of sakti (creative energy), maya (objective illusion), and prakrti (materiality) from Vedic times to the late Puranic period, clarifying how these principles became central to her theology." (jacket) [Tracy Pintchman is Assistant Professor in the Department of Theology at Loyola University of Chicago.] copies from i...@indianbookscentre.com Indian Books Centre 40/5.Shakti Nagar.Delhi-110007.India Contents: Introduction. I. The feminine principle in the Vedas. 2. Prakrti, Maya, and Sakti: the feminine principle in philosophical discourse. 3. The feminine principle in Puranic cosmogony and cosmology. 4. Concluding remarks. Notes. Bibliography. Index. "This book explores the rise of the Great Goddess by focusing on the development of sakti (creative energy), maya (objective illusion), and prakrti (materiality) from Vedic times to the late Puranic period, clarifying how these principles became central to her theology." (jacket) [Tracy Pintchman is Assistant Professor in the Department of Theology at Loyola University of Chicago.] copies from i...@indianbookscentre.com Indian Books Centre 40/5.Shakti Nagar.Delhi-110007.India Contents: Introduction. I. The feminine principle in the Vedas. 2. Prakrti, Maya, and Sakti: the feminine principle in philosophical discourse. 3. The feminine principle in Puranic cosmogony and cosmology. 4. Concluding remarks. Notes. Bibliography. Index. "This book explores the rise of the Great Goddess by focusing on the development of sakti (creative energy), maya (objective illusion), and prakrti (materiality) from Vedic times to the late Puranic period, clarifying how these principles became central to her theology." (jacket) [Tracy Pintchman is Assistant Professor in the Department of Theology at Loyola University of Chicago.] copies from i...@indianbookscentre.com Indian Books Centre 40/5.Shakti Nagar.Delhi-110007.India Contents: Introduction. I. The feminine principle in the Vedas. 2. Prakrti, Maya, and Sakti: the feminine principle in philosophical discourse. 3. The feminine principle in Puranic cosmogony and cosmology. 4. Concluding remarks. Notes. Bibliography. Index. "This book explores the rise of the Great Goddess by focusing on the development of sakti (creative energy), maya (objective illusion), and prakrti (materiality) from Vedic times to the late Puranic period, clarifying how these principles became central to her theology." (jacket) [Tracy Pintchman is Assistant Professor in the Department of Theology at Loyola University of Chicago.] copies from i...@indianbookscentre.com Indian Books Centre 40/5.Shakti Nagar.Delhi-110007.India Contents: Introduction. I. The feminine principle in the Vedas. 2. Prakrti, Maya, and Sakti: the feminine principle in philosophical discourse. 3. The feminine principle in Puranic cosmogony and cosmology. 4. Concluding remarks. Notes. Bibliography. Index. "This book explores the rise of the Great Goddess by focusing on the development of sakti (creative energy), maya (objective illusion), and prakrti (materiality) from Vedic times to the late Puranic period, clarifying how these principles became central to her theology." (jacket) [Tracy Pintchman is Assistant Professor in the Department of Theology at Loyola University of Chicago.] copies from i...@indianbookscentre.com Indian Books Centre 40/5.Shakti Nagar.Delhi-110007.India Contents: Introduction. I. The feminine principle in the Vedas. 2. Prakrti, Maya, and Sakti: the feminine principle in philosophical discourse. 3. The feminine principle in Puranic cosmogony and cosmology. 4. Concluding remarks. Notes. Bibliography. Index. "This book explores the rise of the Great Goddess by focusing on the development of sakti (creative energy), maya (objective illusion), and prakrti (materiality) from Vedic times to the late Puranic period, clarifying how these principles became central to her theology." (jacket) [Tracy Pintchman is Assistant Professor in the Department of Theology at Loyola University of Chicago.] copies from i...@indianbookscentre.com Indian Books Centre 40/5.Shakti Nagar.Delhi-110007.India Contents: Introduction. I. The feminine principle in the Vedas. 2. Prakrti, Maya, and Sakti: the feminine principle in philosophical discourse. 3. The feminine principle in Puranic cosmogony and cosmology. 4. Concluding remarks. Notes. Bibliography. Index. "This book explores the rise of the Great Goddess by focusing on the development of sakti (creative energy), maya (objective illusion), and prakrti (materiality) from Vedic times to the late Puranic period, clarifying how these principles became central to her theology." (jacket) [Tracy Pintchman is Assistant Professor in the Department of Theology at Loyola University of Chicago.] copies from i...@indianbookscentre.com Indian Books Centre 40/5.Shakti Nagar.Delhi-110007.India Contents: Introduction. I. The feminine principle in the Vedas. 2. Prakrti, Maya, and Sakti: the feminine principle in philosophical discourse. 3. The feminine principle in Puranic cosmogony and cosmology. 4. Concluding remarks. Notes. Bibliography. Index. "This book explores the rise of the Great Goddess by focusing on the development of sakti (creative energy), maya (objective illusion), and prakrti (materiality) from Vedic times to the late Puranic period, clarifying how these principles became central to her theology." (jacket) [Tracy Pintchman is Assistant Professor in the Department of Theology at Loyola University of Chicago.] copies from i...@indianbookscentre.com Indian Books Centre 40/5.Shakti Nagar.Delhi-110007.India Contents: Introduction. I. The feminine principle in the Vedas. 2. Prakrti, Maya, and Sakti: the feminine principle in philosophical discourse. 3. The feminine principle in Puranic cosmogony and cosmology. 4. Concluding remarks. Notes. Bibliography. Index. "This book explores the rise of the Great Goddess by focusing on the development of sakti (creative energy), maya (objective illusion), and prakrti (materiality) from Vedic times to the late Puranic period, clarifying how these principles became central to her theology." (jacket) [Tracy Pintchman is Assistant Professor in the Department of Theology at Loyola University of Chicago.] copies from i...@indianbookscentre.com Indian Books Centre 40/5.Shakti Nagar.Delhi-110007.India |
| 8:08:47 AM |
| Posted By nareshgupta | Comment (1) | Society |
| Saturday, February 10, 2007 |
| Healing and
Treatment of Diseases Through Water/Sebastian Kneipp |
|
Healing and Treatment of Diseases Through Water/Sebastian Kneipp. Reprint. Delhi, Sri Satguru, 1996, xxv, 272 p., ISBN 81-7030-494-6. Rs.300 Contents: Preface. Introduction. I. Cold-water applications : 1. General observations. 2. Appliances for hardening and bracing the system. 3. Water applications. II. Pharmacy : 1. Introductory remarks. 2. Medicaments. 3. Appendix. III. Diseases : 1. Introduction. 2. Cases. Index. Preface. Introduction. I. Cold-water applications : 1. General observations. 2. Appliances for hardening and bracing the system. 3. Water applications. II. Pharmacy : 1. Introductory remarks. 2. Medicaments. 3. Appendix. III. Diseases : 1. Introduction. 2. Cases. Index."The present book describes healing and treatment of diseases and the preservation of health through water treatment. The book is divided into three parts. Part I • cold •water applications which includes general observations, appliances and hardening and bracing the system, and water applications ; Part II • is on pharmacy • it contains introductory remarks, medicaments, and appendix ; Part III • this part discusses diseases, cases etc. "The book contains illustrations and an index. copies from Indian Books Centre |
| 11:34:50 AM |
| Posted By nareshgupta | Comment (4) | Lifestyle |
| Thursday, February 8, 2007 |
| Saddharma
Ratnavaliya - Saddharmaratnāvaliya /
Dhammapadaattakata |
|
Price: Rs. 250 Contents: Introduction. The Saddharma Ratnavaliya: 1. The monk Cakkhupala. 2.
Mattakundali. 3. The senior monk Nagasena. 4. The monk Tissa the fat. 5.
The demoness Kali. 6. The monks of Kosamba. 7. The monk Mahakala. 8.
Wearing the Ochre Robe. 9. The chief disciples. 10. The senior monk Nanda.
11. The pig-killer Cunda. 12. The lay devotee, Dhammika. 13. Devadatta.
14. Samandevi. 15. The two monks who were friends.
This is a translation of the first fifteen stories of the thirteenth century Sinhala work, the Saddharma Ratnavaliya written by the monk Dharmasena. The Saddharma Ratnavaliya is in turn an expanded version of the fifth century Pali work, the Dhammapadaattakata. The stories are lively and entertaining, of interest to the general reader and the specialist. A skilled teacher, and reconteur, the author probes the depths of Buddhist philosophical doctrine and makes it meaningful for his lay audiences. Generations of Sri Lankans have read, heard and enjoyed the stories. They deal with the vicissitudes of the human condition and so, like all good literature have a timeless relevance and appeal. It is a fascinating and rich repository of Buddhist culture from which I have learned much - the tales are so beguiling, and the imagery so striking. Steven Collins, Concordia University I like best the success with which the translator has been able to capture both the content and the flavor of the original . The translator accomplishes this task admirably, moving comfortably and authoritatively between the two languages, epochs, and cultures. All this, while preserving the leisurily flow and rhythm of the original, too. It is an elegant, beautiful work that also conforms to rigorous scholarly standards H. L. Seneviratne , University of Virginia
or Indian Books Centre Request a Complete Catalogue |
| 10:44:59 AM |
| Posted By nareshgupta | Comment (0) | Society |
| Wednesday, May 2, 2007 |
| Agama
Encyclopaedia |
|
Agama
Encyclopaedia
Indian Books Centre
In the Service of the Scholarly World since 1976 In the Service of the Scholarly World since 1976
Second revised and enlarged edition. Delhi, Sri Satguru Publications, 2005, 12 Vols., lxxxiv, 1943 p ISBN 81-7030-823-2. Price Rs. 250 each Vol. or Rs. 3000 (SET) ABOUT THE BOOK The Agama literature includes the Silpa-Sastra, which is basic to iconography. Worship dealt with in the Agama necessarily involves images which are worship-worthy. The rituals and sequences that are elaborated in the Agama books find relevance only in the context of an icon which is contained in a shrine. And icons are meaningful only in the context of shrines and worship. Agama texts are not easily accessible to the people. A large number of them are still available only in manuscripts; some of them which have been printed are only in their Sanskrit originals. There is need, therefore, to present relevant excerpts from them at least, to make the volumes on iconography more meaningful. Further, Indian temples are to be considered only in the general framework of temple culture, which include not only religious and philosophical aspects but social, aesthetic and economic aspects also. The volumes named Agama encyclopaedia deals with the temple culture and Agama framework, the sectarian division of the agama into Saiva, Vaisnava and Sakta, and the topics selected from the Agama, texts follow. Thus, the entirety of the Agama literature in so far as it is relevant to the temple-culture is brought within the scope of the agama encyclopaedia Contents: Vol. I: Introduction: 1. The agama context. 2. Agama outlook. 3. Temple culture. Appendices. References and notes. Vol. II: Saiva and Sakta Agamas: 1. Sectarian developments. 2. Worship of Siva. 3. Saivism. 4. Saiva-Siddhanta (1). 5. Saiva-Siddhanta (2). 6. Sakta-agama. Appendices. Vol. III: Vaikhanasa Agamas: 1. Historical prospective. 2. The Vaikhanasa community. 3. Vaikhanasa Agama. 4. Vaikhanasa philosophy. Appendices. Vol. IV: Pancaratragama: 1. The Bhagavata background. 2. The pancaratra literature. 3. The pancaratra outlook. 4. Pancaratra ideology. 5. The deity and its modes. 6. Pancaratra practice. 7. Tantra-sara-Sangraha. Appendices. Vol. V: Devyagama: 1. Background. 2. The samaya ideology. 3. The idea of Antaryaga. 4. Literature. Appendices. Vol. VI: Alaya and Aradhana: 1. Alaya. 2. Worship in temple. 3. Ritual requirements. 4. Daily rituals. 5. Festivals. 6. Symbolism of rituals. Vol. VII: Preparations for Puja: 1. The worship rituals. 2. Snana: ritual bath. 3. Fivefold purification (Panca-Suddhi). 4. Articles in worship. Vol. VIII: Mudras in Puja: 1. Mudra in worship. 2. The modes of Mudras. 3. Deity-specific Mudras. Vol. IX: Consecrations: 1. The concept of consecration. 2. Consecration of shrine. 3. Consecration of icons. Appendices. Vol. X: Nityarcana: 1. Introduction. 2. Nityarcana in Siva Temples. 3. Nityarcana-vidhi (according to tantra-sara). 4. Nityarcana in a Visnu temple (Pancaratra mode of worship). 5. Nityarcana of Devi. Vol. XI: Utsavas. Vol.XII: Source Book |
| 2:16:37 PM |
| Posted By nareshgupta | Comment (0) | Arts |
The Agama Encyclopaedia/ S.K. Ramachandra
Rao| Tuesday, February 6, 2007 |
| Buddhist
Sociology/Nandasena Ratanpala |
Buddhist Sociology/Nandasena Ratnapala. Delhi, Sri Satguru, 1993, x, 205 p., ISBN 81-7030-363-X. Rs.400Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. The methodology in Buddhist thought. 3. Family. 4. Socialization. 5. Social stratification. 6. Woman and society. 7. A political theory in the Buddhist tradition? 8. Buddhist economics. 9. Buddhism and education. 10. Crime and social control. 11. Violence, terrorism and Buddhism. 12. Alcohol and intoxicants. 13. Buddhist philosophy of health. 14. Bibliography. Index. Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. The methodology in Buddhist thought. 3. Family. 4. Socialization. 5. Social stratification. 6. Woman and society. 7. A political theory in the Buddhist tradition? 8. Buddhist economics. 9. Buddhism and education. 10. Crime and social control. 11. Violence, terrorism and Buddhism. 12. Alcohol and intoxicants. 13. Buddhist philosophy of health. 14. Bibliography. Index."Buddhist Sociology" attempts to build a system of sociology from early Buddhist thought. For this purpose, the author utilises the original Pali sources, and builds the system carefully, making use of the available Buddhist tradition too. He adopts a sociological cum anthropological approach, enriching it by experiences derived from Buddhist thought itself. In a world such as ours where we are tired and wary of ready-made theories, this excursion into Buddhist sociology brings a welcome change. It opens up an alternative way of thinking and living to all of us. "The author explains what the method in Buddhist thought is, and then goes to deal with topics such as family, socialization, political and economic theories, women in Buddhist society, social problems, education, health and crime and punishment. copies from Indian Books Centre
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