Crossing the Lines of Caste: Visvamitra and the Construction of Brahmin Power in Hindu Mythology
ISBN: 9780199341108 / Angielski / Twarda / 334 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. What does it mean to be a Brahmin, and what could it mean to become one? Over the years, intellectuals and dogmatists have offered plenty of answers to the first question, but the latter presents a cultural puzzle, since normative Brahminical ideology deems it impossible for an ordinary individual to change caste without first undergoing death and rebirth. There is, however, one notable figure in the Hindu mythological tradition who is said to have transformed himself from a king into a Brahmin by amassing great ascetic power, or tapas the ornery sage Visvamitra. Through texts...
What does it mean to be a Brahmin, and what could it mean to become one? Over the years, intellectuals and dogmatists have offered plenty of answers t...
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Crossing the Lines of Caste: Visvamitra and the Construction of Brahmin Power in Hindu Mythology
ISBN: 9780199341115 / Angielski / Miękka / 336 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. What does it mean to be a Brahmin, and what could it mean to become one? Over the years, intellectuals and dogmatists have offered plenty of answers to the first question, but the latter presents a cultural puzzle, since normative Brahminical ideology deems it impossible for an ordinary individual to change caste without first undergoing death and rebirth. There is, however, one notable figure in the Hindu mythological tradition who is said to have transformed himself from a king into a Brahmin by amassing great ascetic power, or tapas the ornery sage Visvamitra. Through texts...
What does it mean to be a Brahmin, and what could it mean to become one? Over the years, intellectuals and dogmatists have offered plenty of answers t...
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The Bhagavad Gita In Plain and Simple English: (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)
ISBN: 9781503184848 / Angielski / Miękka / 82 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Bhagavad Gita is one of the greatest known works of Hindu literature. It has inspired thousands of artist and leaders alike. And if you look at most translations, you will be confused If you have struggled in the past reading The Bhagavad-Gita, then BookCaps can help you out. This book is a modern translation of the text. We all need refreshers every now and then. Whether you are a student trying to cram for that big final, or someone just trying to understand a book more, BookCaps can help. We are a small, but growing company, and are adding titles every month. Visit BookCaps.com to...
The Bhagavad Gita is one of the greatest known works of Hindu literature. It has inspired thousands of artist and leaders alike. And if you look at mo...
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Sanskrit Grammar and Reference Book
ISBN: 9781897416686 / Angielski / Twarda / 686 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Sanskrit Grammar and Reference Book by Prof. Ratnakar Narale is an ocean of essential information, in English Transliteration as well as in Sanskrit Devanagari script. This All-in-One manual includes complete Sanskrit Grammar and comprehensive Sanskrit Reference Book for all levels of learning. It has unique Charts, Flowcharts, Golden Rules, Dictionaries of Nouns, Adverbs, Verb Roots, Conjugations of every Sanskrit verb, Case Inflections all possible noun types, and every element of grammar you would ever need to know, but may not find elsewhere. It has all Chhand-Sutras of Pingala,...
Sanskrit Grammar and Reference Book by Prof. Ratnakar Narale is an ocean of essential information, in English Transliteration as well as in Sanskrit D...
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Gujarati Vedant Saar
ISBN: 9781502352729 / Gujarati / Miękka / 132 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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Pragya Puran, Gyanamritam
ISBN: 9781897416709 / Hindi / Twarda / 260 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This classical work is based on Dr. Sushila Devi s research thesis submitted to the Meerut University for the degree of D. Lit. It is a wonderful exposition of the ancient traditions of the Vedas, Brahmanas, Aranyaks, Upanishads, Vedangas, Darshans, Sutras, Mahabharat and the puranas in sweet and simple language of the author. It encompasses the analysis of the linguistic styles, rhetoric and meters of the Vedic literature."
This classical work is based on Dr. Sushila Devi s research thesis submitted to the Meerut University for the degree of D. Lit. It is a wonderful expo...
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Game of Life: New Age Bhagavad Gita
ISBN: 9781508673538 / Angielski / Miękka / 82 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Game of Life What is the Game of Life? How to become a winner and succeed in life? What should be my goal in life? What is the secret of everlasting happiness? What are the habits of happy people? Who is God? How do we connect with God? Is there extraterrestrial life? Have they visited Earth? Is there life after death? Is there heaven and hell? And ......... If you have ever pondered over the above questions, then this ancient Indian spiritual book is for you. It is called the Bhagavad Gita. This is my version of the Bhagavad Gita. It reads like a novel and is highly understandable. You don't...
Game of Life What is the Game of Life? How to become a winner and succeed in life? What should be my goal in life? What is the secret of everlasting h...
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My First Ramayana
ISBN: 9781508479307 / Angielski / Miękka / 28 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. 'My First Ramayana' introduces the characters of the great Hindu Epic. Each section of the Ramayana is summarized in one page with corresponding artwork. It provides a springboard for storytelling and it is the hope of the author to help families stay connected with their heritage. All illustrations are in the Madhubani style of art, which is the artform of the people of Mithila. It is believed to have originated at the time of the Ramayana, when King Janaka ordered his kingdom to decorate the town for the wedding of his daughter Sita to Rama. The book includes the 'most likely route taken by...
'My First Ramayana' introduces the characters of the great Hindu Epic. Each section of the Ramayana is summarized in one page with corresponding artwo...
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The Janaki Mangala of Goswami Tulsidas
ISBN: 9781508912217 / Angielski / Miękka / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Original text and English translation of the great poet's work describing the marriage of Sita and Rama.
Original text and English translation of the great poet's work describing the marriage of Sita and Rama.
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Ancient Wisdom- Modern Viewpoints: Interesting Picks from Ancient Indian Scriptures
ISBN: 9781508949480 / Angielski / Miękka / 88 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book captures the essence of ancient Indian scriptures, analyzing them from today's point of view. The scriptures selected are mainly the eleven Upanishads (parts of Vedic literature), Bhagavad Geetha (most important book of Indian philosophy) and the Manu Smrthi (one of the most ancient law books by Manu) In addition to these primary scriptures, this book also cross references several other ancient Indian scriptures such as Yoga Sutra of Patanjali, Sankhya Karika, Narada Bhakti sutra, and Dammapada. This is an ideal book for anyone who wants to have a quick overview of most of the...
This book captures the essence of ancient Indian scriptures, analyzing them from today's point of view. The scriptures selected are mainly the eleven ...
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Mahabharata, Ksiega XII, Santi Parva, Czesc 2 I 3: Mokszadharma Parva - O Drodze Do Wyzwolenia
ISBN: 9781929865406 / Polski / Miękka / 756 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A retelling, in Polish, by Barbara Mikolajewska, of parts 2 and 3 of Book XII of the classic Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, with two Synopses, two Annexes, Dictionary, and Index.
A retelling, in Polish, by Barbara Mikolajewska, of parts 2 and 3 of Book XII of the classic Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, with two Synopses, two Annex...
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Mahabharat For Children - Part 2 (Illustrated): Tales from India
ISBN: 9781511726306 / Angielski / Miękka / 114 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The epic of Mahabharat is not just a story but an integral part of Hinduism. The voluminous epic is said to contain almost every aspect that can be thought of. It has love, it has passion, it has war, it has treachery, it has life and it has death. It tells the story of dharma and depicts the victory of good over evil. It also has the gospel of Gita - the way of life. In our efforts to bring classic Indian literature to the Kindle and other modern platforms, we have attempted to retell this story in two parts. This second and concluding part depicts the actual Mahabharat war. The stories are...
The epic of Mahabharat is not just a story but an integral part of Hinduism. The voluminous epic is said to contain almost every aspect that can be th...
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Bhagavad Gita & Gita Govinda
ISBN: 9781505924442 / Angielski / Miękka / 386 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. BHAGAVAD GITA Revised into Modern English by Paul Smith from the original Sanskrit by Shri Purohit Swami. Introductions to Chapters by Charles Johnston The Bhagavad Gita is the single most famous poem in the ancient literature of India. It is equally celebrated as the highest spiritual philosophy and poetry. It constitutes the beginning and in a sense the end of any true knowledge of Indian mysticism. The translator refers to it as 'The Bible of India'. The Guardian said of this translation in 1935 when it was first published: "A beautiful rendering, and gives the reader a clearer and more...
BHAGAVAD GITA Revised into Modern English by Paul Smith from the original Sanskrit by Shri Purohit Swami. Introductions to Chapters by Charles Johnsto...
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Gitopanishad गीतोपनिषद्
ISBN: 9781897416723 / Sanskrit / Miękka / 548 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is the Colour Coded Edition. Gitopanishad of Ratnakar Narale is world's first Sanskrit recension of the Gita, composed wholly in Anushtubh Shlokas. Its 1447 sholks are in side-by-side association with the 701 verses of the Bhagavad Gita. The Gitopanishad is neither a translation nor a commentary, but it is a devotional musical poetry on the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita. Its objective is to answer the unanswered questions and question the unquestioned answers, while defining each yogic term clearly, in sweet musical language. While doing so, the core objective is to remove the misconceptions and...
This is the Colour Coded Edition. Gitopanishad of Ratnakar Narale is world's first Sanskrit recension of the Gita, composed wholly in Anushtubh Shloka...
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Stories of Hindu Goddess Durga (Illustrated): Tales from Indian Mythology
ISBN: 9781511909693 / Angielski / Miękka / 52 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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One Self
ISBN: 9780981940977 / Angielski / Miękka / 656 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. One Self is a compilation of satsangs with Nome from May 4, 2003 to January 29, 2012. All the satsangs begin with silence, which reveals the true nature of the One Self-our true nature. Most satsangs then have a discourse on the nature of the One Self and instruction on how to practice Sri Ramana's Self-Inquiry. Each discourse is followed by questions raised by devotees regarding their own practices and Nome's response.
One Self is a compilation of satsangs with Nome from May 4, 2003 to January 29, 2012. All the satsangs begin with silence, which reveals the true natu...
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Sayings of Krishna: A Daybook
ISBN: 9781491040584 / Angielski / Miękka / 440 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. SAYINGS OF KRISHNA A DAYBOOK Translation & Introduction Paul Smith These 366 wise, powerful, loving, enlightened and still totally relevant saying are from the Bhagavad Gita, a 700-verse Hindu scripture that is part of the ancient Sanskrit epic, the Mahabharata, but is frequently treated as a freestanding text, and in particular as an Upanishad in its own right, one of the several books that constitute general Vedic tradition. It is revealed scripture in the views of Hindus, the scripture for Hindus represents the words and message of God, the book is considered among the most important texts...
SAYINGS OF KRISHNA A DAYBOOK Translation & Introduction Paul Smith These 366 wise, powerful, loving, enlightened and still totally relevant saying are...
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The Janaki Mangala of Goswami Tulsidas (Deluxe Edition)
ISBN: 9781511975889 / Angielski / Miękka / 730 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Original text and English translation of the great poet's work describing the marriage of Sita and Rama. Includes essay descriptions of each verse.
Original text and English translation of the great poet's work describing the marriage of Sita and Rama. Includes essay descriptions of each verse.
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Mahabharata: A Modern Retelling
ISBN: 9780393352498 / Angielski / Miękka / 928 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Originally composed approximately two thousand years ago, the Mahabharata tells the story of a royal dynasty, descended from gods, whose feud over their kingdom results in a devastating war. But it contains much more than conflict. An epic masterpiece of huge sweep and magisterial power, "a hundred times more interesting" than the Iliad and the Odyssey, writes Wendy Doniger in the introduction, the Mahabharata is a timeless work that evokes a world of myth, passion, and warfare while exploring eternal questions of duty, love, and spiritual freedom. A... Originally composed approximately two thousand years ago, the Mahabharata tells the story of a royal dynasty, descended from gods, whose f... |
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Kathopnishad Maithili with Original Sanskrit Text and Introduction in English: A Dialog with Death
ISBN: 9781512204865 / Hindi / Miękka / 66 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Upnishads are the gem of Vedic texts and they are germinating point of various philosophies originated in India and outside .There are lot of translation and explanations of these text existing for thousands of year. Most of school of thoughts in Hinduism have written vast commentaries upon these texts and tried to prove that there view of thought is based upon Vedas. This text is written in poetry form in one of the most important language of India. The Maithili poem form will make original text accessible in native language. The other reason is mother tongue is most close to an individual...
Upnishads are the gem of Vedic texts and they are germinating point of various philosophies originated in India and outside .There are lot of translat...
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