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Zustand: New. pp. 96 Illus. (Col.).

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Hardcover. Zustand: Good - Cash. General reader wear to the corners, edges, and cover. Corners have been bumped a bit. The pages show some general reader wear as well. The book is in good condition with some normal reader wear. Spine is cracked in a few places. Stock photos may not look exactly like the book.…

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Not very long ago a stunning miracle happened Breaking the law of nature the Ganesha images all over the country drank milk offered by the devotees It happened for about a week as an evidence of divine powers of the Lord active in the age of Kali Tradition says take Ganesha home for bringing in good luck success wealth and removal of obstacles Considered as god of wisdom letters and arts he is worshipped at the beginning of any work to be undertaken The book endevours to reveal the mystic of Ganesha by taking recourse to his mythology spread over several Puranic works and scriptures It is virtual encyclopedia of Ganesha mythology He is ancient than Vedas the source of creation of the world the Brahman himself He revealed himself gradually through ages the book deals with his mystic origin and evolution Narrates various myths that speak of his miraculous birth his powers and functions Taking recourse to mythology his history through ages is looked into and also the cults that sprang form him Modes of his worship Yantra and Mantras and Tantras used to appease him festivals held in his honour find place here Ganesha took several incarnation to vanquish demonic forces Puranas and scriptures speak about them with reverence The book takes note of it An adage says the Age of Kali belongs to chandi and Vinayaka ? Kalau chandivinayakau Their mystic divine power prevails over all One can offer worship to Ganesha at various stations and Tirthas mentioned in the book 154 pp.…

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Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Contents: 1. God of love. 2. Business of love. 3. Learning of love. 4. Rituals of love. 5. Art of love. 6. Poetry of love. 7. Tales of love. 8. Practice of love. 9. Cult of love. Select bibliography. Index. "This book chronicles the story of love which is considered an Indian creation. The first love story of the world was found in the Rig Veda and the first comprehensive work on love was written in India with Kamasutra becoming one of its offshoots. Love techniques were perfected over centuries and sculpted on the walls of temples of Khajuraho and Konark. Since ancient times, rishis in India have believed that it was love which came first and then followed the world. The origin and evolution of love in India is traced by the author in an elaborate manner, providing invaluable insights which make this book a rare treasury in itself. The book draws from concrete sources including cave paintings, ancient archaeological findings and a mass of literature belonging to the Vedic and Buddhist eras to give a complete portrayal of love. Through love lyrics, humorous plays and erotic descriptions, Love in Ancient India takes you through a timeless saga of royalty and grandeur, beauty and infidelity, all of which are interspersed with the concept of the world's most bewitching expression--love." (jacket).…

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Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Lawgiver Manu says the Vedas are the source of Indian religion. But the Rig Veda and allied Vedic literature reveal many other aspects of contemporary Vedic community. This well researched book speaks about the cultural heritage of Rig Veda supported by related literary material from ancient times providing ingenious insight into the subject.…

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. The book, The Last Journey, is the grand finale of Mahabharata trilogy by scholar-author M.L. Varadpande, the first two being evocative works titled 'Mahabharata in Performance' and 'Epic Hinduism.' The present book reinvents stories and characters of the grand epic by Maharshi Vyasa with his erudite and innovative analysis and interpretation. Epic Dharma is most significant narration of the book which speaks of liberal tenets and culture of Dharma teachings of the epic. Mahabharata understands that Dharma cannot be fossilized, inflexible, rigid in its import but is governed by Desha-Kala-Paristhiti, place, time and circumstances. As it is product of intellect, Buddhi, the Buddhi, that is intelligent interpretation of Dharma injunctions, is supreme. The epic became popular through its narration and visual interpretation through dance, drama and music for centuries. The book traces the performative tradition of the epic. The book is an enlightened critique of the grand epic, the largest known literary scripture of the world and is treated by the author as a source of contemporary popular religion.…

Zustand: New. pp. 145 85 Illus. (Partly Col.).

Zustand: New. pp. 144 Illus. (Some Col.).

Hardcover. Zustand: New. The mysterious nature spirits of great antiquity, the Yakshas and their female counterparts beautiful Yakshinis, formed the part of Indian folk and classical pantheon. They are mentioned with reverence in the Vedas, Upanishadas, Epics and Puranas and their enchanting stories are found in works like Buddhist Jatakas and Kathasaritsagara and numerous other literary works. The book presents charming Yaksha mythology essentially taken from Buddhist Jatakas and Kathasaritsagara. It also speaks of origin and spread of Yaksha cult, temples built in their honour, mode of Yaksha. Since ancient times colossal image of Yakshas were sculpted, they formed the part of Indian monuments. The origin of Indian statuary can be traced to them hence they were known as Grand ancestors of Indian Statutory . Their role of worship was different from Vedic Brahmanical Yajna rituals. It was adopted by popular Hinduism to worship their deities. Yaksha cult played great part in the evolution of popular Hinduism.…

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Zustand: New. pp. 153 Illus.

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Zustand: New. pp. 297 Illus.

Original cloth with dustjacket. top edge of the dustjacket a bit worn, minor traces of use, else a (very) good copy. Please see description or ask for photos.

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Zustand: New. pp. viii + 287 Illus. (Partly Col.).

Zustand: New. pp. 182 Illus.

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Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Dust Jacket Included. THE JACKET HAS SOME SCUFFING AND SMALL TEARS TO THE EDGES. THERE IS SOME CREASING AND RUBBING ALONG THE FOLDS. THE FRONT BOARD HAS A MARK TO THE FRONT BOTTOM CORNER THAT IS POSSIBLY LIQUID DAMAGE, THERE ARE NO OTHER SIGNS OF THIS TO THE BOOK. THE BINDING IS TIGHT. THE PAGES HAVE A KINK TO THEM. THE PAGES GENERALLY APPEAR CLEAN. ALL IN ALL A NICE EXAMPLE OF THIS BOOK.…