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Buddhist Philosophy in India and Ceylon

300

This work attempts to dispel many misconceptions about the origin and development of Buddhist thought and philosophical systems. The approach adopted by the author steers clear of the customary attempts which try to assess the measure in which Buddhism, in the course of its development, attains conceptions familiar in the modern thought

Capturing The Aura

495

The aura has been given many names over the centuries – ch’i, prana, karnaeem, and Illiaster. In fact, it has been documented for over 5,000 years. Astral lights alluded to by ancient Eastern Indians, Chinese and Jewish mystics are attributed to a universal energy permeating all matter.

Caraka Samhita Vol. 1 – Sutra sthana and Nidana sthana

545

Caraka samhita represents one important branch of Ayurveda known as kaya cikitsa (inner medicine). Other seven branches also adopt these doctrines only. This has made caraka samhita, a source book for all.

In view of its importance and popularity, many scholars have written commentaries on it. Many of these are losta nd among the available ones, the commentary of Cakrapani datta known as Ayurveda dipika is considered the best. Hence its translation and inclusion in this book.

Changing Mind

395

This book by Dr. Desmarais is by all means a positive contribution in the field of yoga, Indologfy and cognitive neurosciences. It covers Eastern and Western, ancient and modern, religion and metaphysics, psychology and epistemology, as well as the cultural heritage for these.

Classical Indian Dance in Literature and the Arts

3,600

The book vividly presents, analyses and critiques the varied facets of Indian aesthetics, especially the theory and technique of classical Indian dance, while doing a penetrating study of interrelationship that dancing has with literature, sculpture and music. In doing so, it surveys and analyses the contribution of great Sanskrit authors, theoreticians, playwrights of ancient and classical India such as Bharata, Bhasa, Kalidasa, Sudraka, Bhavabhuti, Abhinavagupta, Jayadeva and many more along with numerous Bhasa scholars of arts, aesthetics and literature, covering each and every nook and corner of the Indian sub-continent.

Confusions in Advaita Vedanta

850

A learned book that tries to establish the correct doctrine taught by Adi Shankaracharya against the many confusions that have raised through the centuries, and especially in recent times.