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An Introduction to Tantric Philosophy

1,650

An Introduction to Tantric Philosophy presents, along with a critically revised Sanskrit text, the first annotated English translation of both

An Introduction to the Advaita Saiva Philosophy of Kashmir (HB)

450

The author, a well-known scholar, offers in this book a unique introduction to Kashmir Saivism. The Advaita Saivas describe the

An Introduction to the Philosophy of Trika Saivism

750

The aim of this book is basically to introduce the reader to the fundamental principles that Trika philosophers have enunciated in their philosophical-cum-theological treatises. Such an approach has been adopted deliberately on account of the fact that Trika system of thought, which is very rich in philosophical vocabulary, is hardly known to general public in the manner of Advaita Vedanta of Samkara.

An Introduction to the Popular Religion and Folklore of Northern India

495

Many Books have been written on Brahmanism, or the official religion of the Hindus; but, as far as author is

Ancestral Voices

195

” Ancestral Voices is an extraordinary attempt to theorise how playfull a writer represents the world through the word by

Ancient History of India

500

This is a fresh look at the history of Ancient India, centering on the Law Code of Manu (Manusmrti/Manu Dharmasastra),

Ancient India As Described By Meghasthenes And Arrian

795

Ancient India as described by Megasthenes and Arrian is a classic work on the ancient geography of India. This is

Ancient Indian Massage

550

Massage, done according to the natural laws of human anatomy and energy flow, offers the most pleasurable benefit of all daily practices. Regular massage vibrates and energizes the skin, muscles and nerves simultaneously and helps the body become light, active and full of vitality. Body heat and vitality increase as the heart and circulatory system open up to provide fresh oxygen and energy to all parts of the system while simultaneously flushing out waste gases and chemicals.

Ancient Indian Mother-Goddess Votive Discs

495

Dr. P.K. Agrawala deserves our hearty thanks for collecting this scattered and vast material and presenting it in a more

Art Beauty and Creativity

850

The book is an attempt, among other things, to bring together Indian and Western theories of art, and engage them in a constructive debate with one another. In recent philosophical thinking about art, it has been suggested that the concept of art is a local institutional concept. It is institutions located within a culture that determine-so the argument goes- whether and whether it is good or bad art. While this may be true ofthe concept of art, as it taken the shape in modern west, there is, surely, a larger, more global concept of art which links it with our concern, the beauty,which is common to all mankind.The book is an attempt, among other things, to bring together Indian and Western theories of art, and engage them in a constructive debate with one another. In recent philosophical thinking about art, it has been suggested that the concept of art is a local institutional concept. It is institutions located within a culture that determine-so the argument goes- whether and whether it is good or bad art. While this may be true ofthe concept of art, as it taken the shape in modern west, there is, surely, a larger, more global concept of art which links it with our concern, the beauty,which is common to all mankind.

As The Flower Sheds its Fragrance

480

"When approaching God, one has to give everything, all one possesses. But people say: "How am I to give up my pride, my anger, my self-importance, how can I bear insult without a murmur?' When you give everything, you get everything." -Anandamayee Ma

"The Universe was created out of joy and this is why you find joy in the fleeting things of the world. Without joy, life is an ordeal. You must try to attain to that great joy which has brought forth the world." -Anandamyee Ma

Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha

800

This comprehensive text provides clear illustrations and step by step instructions, benefits and contra-indications to a wide range of hatha yoga practices, including the little-known shatkarmas (cleansing techniques). A guide to yogic physiology explains the location, qualities and role of the body's subtle energy system, composed of the pranas, nadis and chakras. Straightforward descriptions take the practitioner from the simplest to the most advanced practices of hatha yoga. Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha is an essential text for all yoga aspirants.