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English Books, Rupa Publications India, अध्यात्म की अन्य पुस्तकें, इतिहास
10 WALKS IN KATHMANDU
This book seeks to encourage people to explore UNESCO’S World Heritage sites in the Kathmandu Valley such as the Durbar Squares in front of medieval royal palaces, the Bodhnath and Swayambhu stupas and Pashupatinath and Changunarayan temples. These sites are repositories of art and architecture in pagoda and shikara styles. The Hindu temples and Buddhist stupas form an integral part of the rich cultural heritage of Nepal. But these sites are as much a part of the present as of the past. People make pilgrimages and celebrate festivals at these sites and have cultivated such institutions as the ‘living goddess’ all of which have combined to bestow the title of a ‘living museum’ on the Kathmandu Valley KEY SELLING POINTS • A collection of ten walks that one can take in the Kathmandu Valley to explore UNESCO’s World Heritage sites there. • Descriptions of the art and architecture of the temples and the stupas in the valley. • Informational about all the sites—directions to reach them, their history, architecture, things to do in and around. • Inclusive of photographs that provide a panoramic view of the valley’s sites. • Written by Prakash A. Raj, an internationally renowned travel writer from Nepal.
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Ayuvardhak Health Care, English Books, Prabhat Prakashan, सही आख्यान (True narrative)
101 Questions on Acupressure and Reflexology:
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Ayuvardhak Health Care, English Books, Prabhat Prakashan, सही आख्यान (True narrative)101 Questions on Acupressure and Reflexology:
Over a period of time, acupressure has emerged as a prominent therapy since it is free from any side effect since no medication whatsoever is required
Of late, it is being observed that people around the globe are becoming more health conscious. Whereas, on one hand, scientists are busy carrying out researches, finding the cause(S) in the sudden spurt of diseases in its dreaded form and finding medicines to combat such ailments which assume epidemic shape and a host of innovative methods being devices in the field of surgery, a marked shift is seen amongst the masses towards the holistic approach. More and more people trying to get focused towards fitness, adopting yoga and naturopathy as a way of life.
Paying more attention than before on their diet regime. Trying to take recourse to available non-conventional systems of medicine. One of the causative factors, perhaps, is the exorbitant cost of medicine, growing awareness about the side effects of allopathic medicines etc…! The redeeming feature is that people have started realising the importance of prevention rather than a cure.
Over a period of time, acupressure has emerged as a prominent therapy since it is free from any side effect, since no medication whatsoever is required. It is totally non-conventional, non-invasive and non-interventional, a home remedy, easy to learn and practice. The simple reason being that it is evolved on the principle that human body in itself possesses immense healing power, all that is required is to tap that healing force of the body and the rest is taken care by the body itself.
This therapy has been found to be very effective in handling conditions e.Br>g cervical/Lumber spondylitis, knee pain, Sciatica, Slip-disc, depression, insomnia, migraine, asthma, hypertension, PMS, IBS, various female/male problems etc….. To name a few.
After the publication of our book ‘101 qanda acupressure and reflexology’, our students have been demanding a book sharing our experience of about 30 years in this ‘Art and science’. This book is to meet the demand of upcoming and practicing therapists of acupressure as also for the people to get benefit of our experience.
All possible efforts have been made to depict the location of the pressure points to be attended to through figures, suggestion for correction of the errors, if any, that might have crept in would be gratefully accepted.
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English Books, Garuda Prakashan, इतिहास
108 Facts About Sanskrit You Did Not Know
The ancient heritage of India has come down to us through the medium of Sanskrit. Almost all our languages owe their being—directly or indirectly—to Sanskrit. There is a tremendous amount of literature in Sanskrit for us to enjoy. Sanskrit, as the earliest of the classical languages, has contributed immensely not only to other classical languages but also to current languages. Sanskrit is also the oldest language in the world, with attested literature stretching back to 6,000 years ago, and with a continuous tradition of use up to now. All this makes Sanskrit the bearer of Indian culture and truly our mother tongue.
This book is an attempt to bring to Indians and others the great treasure that is Sanskrit. It gives readers an overall idea of what the Sanskrit language is; how ancient the language is; its contributions to the world; the origins of the language and how it is related to the other languages of the world; how it evolved into the currently spoken Indian languages and still continues to be India’s lingua franca; the great amount of literature available in the language; how to analyze and appreciate the language; and finally, how, we, in the modern era, can reclaim the language for ourselves.
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English Books, Parimal Publications, वेद/उपनिषद/ब्राह्मण/पुराण/स्मृति
112 Upanishads (Set Of 2 Vol)
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English Books, Parimal Publications, वेद/उपनिषद/ब्राह्मण/पुराण/स्मृति112 Upanishads (Set Of 2 Vol)
Author: K.L. Joshi
112 Upaniṣads : (an exhaustive introduction, Sanskrit text, English translation & index of verses) carries details on all upanisads. Altogether, 112 Upanishads are described. All the verses are written in Sanskrit/Devanagari, with their translation in English.
The Upanisads are philosophical and theological mystical treatises forming the third division of the Veda; the preceding portions being the Mantras or Hymns, which are largely prayers and the Brahmanas or sacrificial rituals- the utterance, successively, of poet, priest and philosopher. There are two great departments of the Veda. The first is called Karma Kanda, the department of works, which embraces both Mantras and Brahmanas; and is followed by the vast majority f persons whose action of religion is laying up of merit by means of ceremonial prayers and sacrificial rites. The second is called Jnana-kanda, the department of knowledge. The present edition has been compiled with English translation of 112 important Upanisads many of which are being translated for the first time by a distinguished board of scholars. This edition provides an authentic translation of 112 Upanisads along with a complex index of verses and an exhaustive introduction.
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English Books, Vitasta Publishing, इतिहास
1971 1999 WAR STORIES
1971. 1999. War Stories documents the ‘oral history’ of the war veterans of the Liberation and Kargil War. Culled from personal interviews, this compilation of anecdotes gives you a glimpse into the minds of those who made decisions that saved thousands of lives and possibly changed the course of history. From getting caught by the Pakistanis as a Prisoner of War, to dangerous landings on muddy grounds, healing bullet-ridden aircraft to clandestine missions carried out by our helicopter and transport stalwarts, each story brings out aspects of leadership, motivation, management and most importantly, the resilience of our soldiers in uniform. Unfiltered and unbiased, these are personal war accounts straight from the soldiers who participated in these conflicts.
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English Books, Rupa Publications India, इतिहास
1984 – INDIA’S GUILTY SECRET
This shocking exposé of a true-life Orwellian plot of nightmarish proportions reveals the chilling events of November 1984 following Indira Gandhi’s assassination and the cover-up by the Indian Government.For over three days, armed mobs systematically butchered, torched and raped members of the Sikh community in Delhi and other places, unchecked. The sheer scale of the killings exceeded the combined civilian death tolls of other conflicts such as Tiananmen Square and 9/11. In Delhi alone 3,000 people were killed. Thirty-three years on, the full extent of what took place has yet to be fully acknowledged.Based on victim testimonies and official accounts, this book exposes how the largest mass crime against humanity in India’s modern history was perpetrated by politicians and covered up with the help of the police, judiciary and media.A book that posits fundamental questions, it will shake you to the core.
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English Books, MANAS PUBLICATIONS, इतिहास
20 Great Persons of the World
Since the dawn of civilization, there have been numerous great persons in the world in every walk of life¬¬¬ religious, social, political, warriors, etc. etc. These great personalities gave their best to shape the destiny of the world in a distinctive way. Thus for a rational understanding of history, it becomes essential to know at length the contributions of these great personalities who were at the helm at various points of time because of the path chosen by each of them defines a study evolution of the qualitative aspect of one s life which proves beneficial to the society. Though the list of great personalities is voluminous, the author has tried to encapsulize the lives and thoughts of twenty personalities well-known in the world in their own sphere. The book includes the founders of major religions of the world which are Christian, Islam, Hindu, Baudha, Jain and Sikh. In India, two personalities Swami Vivekananda and Swami Dayananda also gave the lead to their ideas on crores of followers. They have been narrated in the book. Next came the persons who were the citadel of courage and turned the tides in their favour by their mental and physical fortitude. The author has included Fidel Castro, Subhash Chandra Bose, Alexander the Great and Adolf Hitler. The persons who did wonders for suppressed humanity have also been included. They are Abraham Lincoln, Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King Junior, Vladimir Lenin and Mao Tse-tung. Renowned philosophers, who guided humanity with their ideas and ideals are also included. They are Rousseau, Plato and Aristotle. The author has tried to do justice to each of them so that readers know all about them and their contributions to the society at one place.
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English Books, MANAS PUBLICATIONS, इतिहास
21st Century South Asia
21st Century South Asia examines the issues related to security and its perceived threats to the South Asian region in the 21st century. Each chapter of this book deals with an array of security intimidation springing from diverse avenues in the region. These chapters minutely glance into the fundamental factors, causes, outcomes, potential actors and implications regarding security in the 21st century South Asia. Quite significantly, all the contributors collectively look forward to a secured South Asia and therefore suggest essential mechanisms and steps to be employed to attain such a safe haven. The objectives of the book are: a diagnostic study on security perspectives, analysis of the policy situation on security, and searching the broad roadmap on security. The book has been classified into two sections (i) traditional security and (ii) non-traditional security. It contains chapters written by eminent academicians, policy-makers, bureaucrats, senior diplomats, parliamentarians, national security experts, human rights activists, scholars and students. All the contributors have critically evaluated the origin of the various security threats that have ruptured the region and have provided some useful insight to the situation as well as offered solutions to overcome the security dilemma in the South Asian region.
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English Books, Prabhat Prakashan
28 SHARE MARKET MONEY MAKING SECRETS (PB)
There are numerous books available in the market on the subject of the share market, however, in this book, the author has attempted to elucidate the complicated aspects of the financial domain in a clear and simple language. The modus operandi of share market, commodity market, mutual funds, and idiomatic language used in the market have all been explained with illustrations. She presents her suggestions for the selection of a good broker. Explanations on the factors impacting the market references to historical crashes of the market, asset allocation, and discussions on popular methods of investment for the benefit of readers are the special features of the book. This book would work as a great guide not only for beginner investors but also for students of degree courses, academic certifications, and professionals.
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English Books, MANAS PUBLICATIONS, इतिहास
2G Bomb: RTIS Shook North Block
The C&AG report tells that the 2G spectrum scam cost the country approximately Rs 1,76,645 crores. The amount involved in 2G spectrum scam is so huge that one cannot imagine that this scam did materialize without the involvement of the top political masters. How come nobody in the Prime Minister’s Office and the Ministry of Finance could sniff the ‘dirty spectrum air’?
Briefly, it is pointed out that the 2G Spectrum scam infact started due to unlawful changes in Terms of References (ToR) for vacation and reallocation of spectrum from Defence and related organisations. Earlier, only the defence was enjoying the exclusive rights to use the 2G spectrum technology. The draft ToR for GoM included the pricing of spectrum. But after the discussion (as per documents supplied under RTI) between Sh Dayanidhi Maran and Prime Minister, the original ToR were modified, which were finally approved. These final ToR (proposed by Telecom Minister) had no sign of pricing of spectrum. This was the beginning of 2G Scam. Later on, no auction of spectrum licences was done and the licences were alloted at the prices of 2001 in 2008, which shocked the country due to this one of the biggest scam so far. This book is an outcome of the PMO’s and other responses from ministries to various applications filed under the Right to Information (RTI) Act on the 2G spectrum. Though the response is not very warm, yet the Prime Minister’s Office sent the controversial ‘Office Memorandum’ of March 25, 2011 prepared by the Ministry of Finance, which they had sent to the PMO, alongwith many other important documents. This note, which shook the North and South Blocks, is quite an eye-opener. The book, based on the documents received in response to RTIs filed by Vivek Garg, is an attempt to bring the 2G spectrum scam in public domain. He is an advocate and veteran in RTI activism who has been fighting for long to expose corruption at high places. Now, the 2G spectrum scam, the Commonwealth Games 2010 scam, crude oil scam, the rotten grain scam, bunch of various scams in UP and politics of riots in various states, figure…
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English Books, MANAS PUBLICATIONS, इतिहास
50 Years of India’s Independence
To commemorate the golden jubilee celebration of our freedom, eminent Indians have taken pains to contribute articles to this book. Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer, Dr. M.S. Gill, Shri S.R. Bommai, Shri C.V. Ranganathan, Shri Mani Shankar Aiyar, Shri Inder Malhotra, Air Chief Marshal S.K. Sareen, Admiral Tahiliani, Lt. Gen. M.L. Chibber, Lt. Gen. V.K. Nayar, Shri K.F. Rustamji, Dr. Asghar Ali Engineer, Capt. M.S. Kohli, Shri Vijay Karan, Shri A.K. Tandon, Shri M.B. Kaushal, Sh. P.S. Krishnan, Sh. K.Srinivasan, Smt. Mohini Giri, Dr. Subhash Kashyap & many others have contributed the informative articles in their respective fields. The articles on the three defence forces and para-military forces explain in detail the mufti-faceted developments that took place in these areas after Independence. To enhance the utility of the volume further, important speeches of great leaders like Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Smt. Indira Gandhi and Shri Rajiv Gandhi have been included.
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English Books, MANAS PUBLICATIONS, इतिहास
70 Years of India’s Independence
“Seventy years ago, India was born as a free democratic country which had many challenges ahead. During the past 70 years, India overcame different hurdles and Indians earned global recognition in various fields particularly during the last three years. We take pride in what India have achieved. Countrywide celebration has been planned by the Narendra Modi government to mark 70 years of India’s Independence, between August 15 and 22, 2017 along with the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Quit India movement, to ‘rekindle the spirit of patriotism’ among citizens. India have gone through a lot of changes over the years, from political arena to the social life. No doubt, life in several rural parts of the country are yet to get basic facilities like water and electricity, but it is also a fact that many cities are now being compared with New York or Bangkok. Be it physics, maths, medicine, chemistry, literature, music, films, sports or space, India have achieved new heights. 70 Years of India’s Independence highlights the views of top personalities in civil/police/defence set-up of the country’s governance who have tackled various kinds of problems for the people and the country, and offered their opinion to meet the challenges. There has been a major shift in Indian politics and governance since 2014. The same has also been highlighted in this book and various policies of the current government have been included for the upliftment of the masses. This informative book is very useful for the administrators, politicians, academics and general readers alike. “
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English Books, Vitasta Publishing, इतिहास, सही आख्यान (True narrative)
75 Amazing Indians Who Made A Difference
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English Books, Vitasta Publishing, इतिहास, सही आख्यान (True narrative)75 Amazing Indians Who Made A Difference
’75 Amazing Indians Who Made a Difference’ invites readers into the captivating lives of 75 diverse Indians, each distinguished with the prestigious Padma awards. Organised into concise biographical chapters, book provides concise yet compelling stories, offering readers insights into the trajectories, challenges, and successes of these inspiring personalities who broke set stereotypes. As India commemorates seven-and-a-half decades of independence, this book offers a timely celebration of the nation’s achievers, presenting role models from diverse walks of life. The book fills the void of role models for young Indians by providing readers a glimpse into the lives of Indians who have significantly shaped their fields and society. A must-read for those seeking inspiration and a deeper understanding of the diverse tapestry of Indian excellence. -Tarun Kumar Bansal, President Sagacious IP, Times 40Under40, BW 40Under40, CNBC, Young Turk
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English Books, Motilal Banarsidass International, इतिहास, सही आख्यान (True narrative)
A Comparison of Buddhist and Western Philosophy
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English Books, Motilal Banarsidass International, इतिहास, सही आख्यान (True narrative)A Comparison of Buddhist and Western Philosophy
ABOUT THE BOOK : The book briefly discusses the origin and evolution of philosophy in the West and the East and attempts to compare the major philosophical concepts of the West with that of Buddhism. In this endevour the book takes a brief look at the background and main views of the major philosophers of the West beginning from pre-Socretic to the modern era. Then it discusses the development of philosophy in ancient India. A comparison of theistic and atheistic views on major philosophical subjects such as epistemology, reality, morals etc, is undertaken with emphasis on the different ideas of individual philosophers. How the different views of the Western philosophers may have been influenced by Eastern philosophy in general and Buddhism in particular is brought into focus. Finally the comparable and parallels between Buddhist and Western philosophies are reviewed.
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English Books, MANAS PUBLICATIONS, इतिहास
A General Speaks
A General Speaks is the second book by General Padmanabhan, which talks on different subjects dealing with warfare, terrorism, intelligence, political control of the services, media, the psyche of Pakistan and Indian soldiers and the prospects for peace in South Asia.
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Akshaya Prakashan, English Books, इतिहास
A Hermeneutic Study Of Vacanamrtam
The text Vacanamrtam, a collection of dialogues contains a well-formulated vedanta. In Indian tradition,
Scripture is considered the primary source. Therefore, an extensive study of the text in hermeneutic perspective is undertaken.
The book is divided in six parts. Part one comprising three chapters gives an overview of
Hermeneutics from Western and Indian perspectives, and the text ‘Vacanamrtam’ in the
hermeneutic perspective. Part II covering two chapters gives a glimpse of the life story of
ƒri SwÈminÈrÈya‡a and the general history of GujarÈt. Part III comprises two chapters
meant for the general introduction of the text and of the compilers. Part IV covering five
chapters discusses various methods employed; and beauty of the prose of the text. Part V in
three chapters deals with the major topics – Epistemology, Ontology, Ethics and Religion.
Part VI comprises two chapters; one chapter with reference to Hermeneutics as an ongoing
process covers a comparative reading of different traditions, and in the concluding chapter,
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English Books, Vitasta Publishing, इतिहास, सही आख्यान (True narrative)
A History of Hinduism
IS THE HISTORY OF HINDUISM, THE HISTORY OF BRAHMANAS FROM RIGVEDIC TIMES TO THE PRESENT? Or, does the story of Hinduism begin with the descriptions of the ancient roots as revealed by archaeological findings and the evidence from present day tribal, village and regional cultures? This book looks at both. The history of Brahmanas, tracing their lineage to the fifty-odd Rigvedic poets, is dealt with through the chronological ordering of the Sanskrit texts which were first handed down to us as oral narratives from Gurus to shishyas. The circumstances and purposes for which these texts were written is examined, along with events of a true historical nature. This is followed by a sequential treatment of Hinduism as a ‘Rigvedic religion’, the two Mimamsas, Buddhism, Jainism, Dharmasastras, the Epics and the Puranas. The growth of Hindu temples, the role of Adi Sankaracharya and the Bhakti movement is delved into, and the influences of Muslim and British rule of the subcontinent on Hinduism is analysed. The author explores one major reason for the survival of Hinduism—the support of prehistoric tribal and village cultures which were not modified or destroyed by the later-day Brahmanas. Much of tribal and village deities and practices were co-opted into concurrent Hinduism, so-much-so that today these cannot be separated from mainstream Hindu practices and traditions. They exist in all their colourful glory to this date and make Hinduism vibrant. It is these ancient folk religions that provide a stable foundation for the survival of Hinduism, argues author R Ramachandran, presenting in this book an all-encompassing landscape view of Hinduism as it has been for the last five thousand years. Finally, the present status of Hinduism is discussed along with its survival in the future.
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English Books, Garuda Prakashan, इतिहास, सही आख्यान (True narrative)
A History of Hinduism: An Inside-the-Tradition View
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English Books, Garuda Prakashan, इतिहास, सही आख्यान (True narrative)A History of Hinduism: An Inside-the-Tradition View
Hinduism is the oldest religion on this planet with over a billion adherents. It is not based on the dogma of one book, one prophet and one Pope. It has no organised church, no heresy and heretics. It has an open architecture. In this wide ranging history, the author traces its origins in the Indus-Sarasvati civilisation that has been carbon dated to almost 9,500 years before present. It has amazing antiquity and cultural continuity. That is why it is called Sanatana Dharma or the eternal faith by its adherents. The leitmotifs of Hinduism are Meditation and Yoga. It is based on “Experiential Spirituality”—Hindus use Yoga and meditation to experience the truth of the Vedas in their own beings as lived realisations—as Anubhav, Anubhuti and Darshan. The author traces the roots of this great religion to the Vedas which were received by the ancient Rishis in the deep silence of the forests, as were the Upanishads and Aranyakas. He describes the lofty philosophy of the Vedanta which sees the unity of Brahman behind the bewildering multiplicity of beings and things in the cosmos. Unlike the Abrahamic faiths which arose in the deserts, Hinduism is a religion of the forests. The author traces its evolution through the Vedic, Epic and Puranic periods and its emergence from the forests to establish opulent temples in the urban cities. He describes the Hindu holocaust inflicted by foreign invaders over four centuries which killed almost a hundred million Hindus. He tells us of the Indian Military Revival which finally destroyed Mughal tyranny. He describes how India was colonised and enslaved by the British; how they used the fault lines of caste to divide and rule. He describes how a number of revivalist saints have periodically rejuvenated the faith. He describes the post-Independence political consolidation of the Hindu majority and how it was nearly undone recently using the caste card again. He speculates about the future of this faith and calls for a back-to-the- roots movement to take us back to the Vedas and the pristine silence of the forests.
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