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The Power of Rudraksha
Rudraksha is an ancient bead known for its divinity, positive results on human mind and for good health. The subject is diverse and complex due to variety of opinions and different descriptions available in ancient epics as well as in some recent books. The Rudraksha is greatly respected and revered as Lord Shiva's tears the wearing of which will end sorrows and heal ailments.
Vijnana Bhairava or Divine Consciousness
Vijnanabhairava is a very ancient book on yoga. It studiously eschews mechanical worship,external rites and ceremonies and goes directly to the heart of the problem of the union of humanconsciousness withthe Divine. There is no theoretical discussion in the Book.It describes112 types of yoga each of which is a precious gem delineating the mystic approach to the Divine. For this purpose, it makes full use of all the aspects of human life--prana, manas, imagination and intuition.
नलचम्पूः
Mrtyu
This study is the result of many years of research in India and Europe, in universities, museums, academies, libraries, and public and private foundations. Setting aside the impersonal, objective tone which a scientific work requires, I wish to express my gratitude to all those samnyasins, brahmanas, relatives of dead and dying persons, doms, and to all those living around cremation grounds, whom we cannot of course mention by name.
Hindustani Music Today
Stating that Hindustani music should be rightly termed ''Art music'' and not ''classical music'', the book begins by discussing the features of Art music and presents an approach to appreciating Hindustani music. It provides a detailed understanding of the components of the raga experience in Hindustani music, including their time theory and the role of Gharanas of the musical tradition.