Indra The Saga Of Purandar

Author : Ashutosh Garg
Publisher : Manjul Publishing
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2024-05-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9789389647754

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Indra: The Saga of Purandar by Ashutosh Garg Pdf

“Let there be unprecedented floods in Vraj!” roared Indra. “Deluge them! I want every single person of this foolish little village to drown and die! Let them pay for offending Purandar, the mighty Indra – the king of Devlok!” The world considers Indra to be the name of the king of the Devas. However, not many people know that Indra is not a name. It is a title, an appellation accorded to one who rules over Devlok, the realm of the Devas. In each Manvantar (the 14th fraction of a Kalpa), a new king is appointed to the throne of Devlok, who is then called “Indra”. The “Indra” of the current Manvantar is “Purandar”. Purandar―the son of Kashyap and Aditi―ascended the throne of Devlok because of certain remarkable traits he had and some grand accomplishments he achieved. However, his appalling misdeeds diminish his glory and consequently, he could never garner the respect and obeisance that a king of Gods would otherwise command! Unfortunately, Indra himself seemed oblivious to the many blots on his character and appeared concerned only about keeping his throne. To maintain his claim over it, he repeatedly abused his power and supremacy, and remained totally unrepentant of his incessant misdemeanours. Several interesting but lesser-known events and anecdotes have been interwoven into this compelling tale to bring out the capricious yet imposing personality of Indra, presenting a completely fresh facet of Puranic mythology. It is a pleasant experience to read the brilliant analysis of Puranic tales through Ashutosh’s charismatic writing! ―Ashok Chakradhar, Padma Shri awardee author, litterateur and poet

Author : TRIPTI SAH
Publisher : Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1971-04-01
Category : India
ISBN : 9788184825961

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Tales of indra by TRIPTI SAH Pdf

Armed with the invincible thunderbolt, Vajra and mounted on his great white elephant, Airavata, Indra, king of the gods, is the subject of innumerable stories in Indian mythology. This Amar Chitra Katha tells some of the tales that depict Indra's bravery, his generosity and also, his occasional arrogance.

Author : Indrayani Sawkar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2017-06-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1520793995

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Indra, the Lord of Heaven by Indrayani Sawkar Pdf

Indra's story is a veritable tour of Indian mythology encompassing as it does almost all the characters in the pantheon. But more importantly, it has an amazing (alarming?) connectedness with today's context. Indra's ethos has an incredible resemblance to that of high powers in the political game the world over and at all times.

Author : Devdutt Pattanaik
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 10 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2016-10-28
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9789385990571

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Indra by Devdutt Pattanaik Pdf

Indra is the king of the gods, and yet, he is not worshipped with the Trimurti. Why is this? He is the god of luxury, who has a cow, a tree and a jewel which will fulfil all wishes, and he watches apsaras dance and gandharvas sing. But for all his pleasure and wealth–Indra does not have peace of mind. He is under constant attack from asuras, and in one story, he asks his most beautiful apsara to disturb the tapasya of the great Vishwamitra. Indra achieves success, becomes lazy, loses his kingdom, works hard to regain it, becomes lazy again–and the circle of life goes on. What is the meaning of this? Delve into the story of the god of the body, in this short, sweet read from Devlok.

Author : Emiliano Unzer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2019-07-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1082429996

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A Brief History of India by Emiliano Unzer Pdf

How do we define India? In historical terms, India originates in the Indus River Valley today on Pakistani territory. In cultural and religious terms, India was home to Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism among others, and sheltered the Zoroastrians from the Persian lands to the west, as well as the place where Islam flourished since the 7th century through Gujarat and Sind in northwest India. In geographical terms the country since 1947 is bordered to the north with Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal and China. With ex-Burma, today Myanmar, to the east. Also the proximity to the island of Sri Lanka to the south. Or would India be its enormous diaspora community in the world estimated at more than 30 million? Is India simply Hindu that makes up almost 80% of its population? If so, would the Hindus be only the Brahmins or the Vishunists or Shivitists, or the other popular currents? And the large Hindu communities in Nepal, Mauritius, Bali and other parts of the world? Are they India as well? And the approximately 14% of the Indian population claiming to be Muslims, around 172 million people, the second largest Muslim community in the world, are not they also Indians? And the Buddhists, Sikhs, Jains and Christian community in India? In linguistic terms, India has more than 20 official languages, more than 1,500 dialects and ethnic groups. Who would be more Indian than the others? The concept of India, therefore, is much more complex than it seems to be at first glance. In order to understand this stunning and kaleidoscopic region, we must seek its history that may give us some insight into how India has formed, consolidated, influenced and assimilated its policies, identities, values and cultures. In short, India is perhaps much more a civilizational concept than a mere expression defined only in geographical, religious and ethnic terms.

Author : Dharm Bhawuk
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2011-03-18
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781441981103

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Spirituality and Indian Psychology by Dharm Bhawuk Pdf

With the emergence of positive psychology in the West, and the many fold discovery of the impact of psychology in one’s life, there is a need to understand spirituality, and to use its positive aspects to maintain a balance in hectic modern life. This book presents models for mapping basic psychological processes and their relationships. It covers basic constructs like cognition, emotion, behavior, desires, creativity, as well as applied topics like personal happiness, intercultural conflict handling, and world peace.

Author : Dennis Kincaid,
Publisher : Sristhi Publishers & Distributors
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2024-05-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9789387022249

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Shivaji The Grand Rebel by Dennis Kincaid, Pdf

“States fall, empires break up, dynasties become extinct, but the memory of a true “hero as King” like Shivaji remains an imperishable historical legacy…” – Jadunath Sarkar, House of Shivaji (1919) Shivaji Bhonsle was an Indian warrior king who went on to lay the foundation of the strong Maratha Empire. The first Chhatrapati, he is known to have outdone his predecessors as well as successors in giving an identity and status to Marathas. A tactful military commander and skilled administrator, he steadily built his army from a mere two thousand soldiers to almost five-fold, and also developed a naval force. He defeated Afzal Khan and Adil Shah, giving strong resistance to the Mughal forces. From forming guerilla forces to immensely contributing in the development of the civilization of Marathas, he carved a niche in all spheres of operation. Shivaji: The Great Rebel explores the lifespan of Shivaji as an Indian king who instigated a new fire in the hearts of people against the Mughal Empire and taught them to fight for their rights. It highlights Shivaji as one of the prominent rulers to inspire people to fight for Hindu pride and raise their voice against cruelty. He stood up to guard and preserve the nation's honour, and is a great source of inspiration till date.

Author : Bhabatosh Chatterji,Sahitya Akademi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 760 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : UOM:39015032964648

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Bankimchandra Chatterjee, Essays in Perspective by Bhabatosh Chatterji,Sahitya Akademi Pdf

The Present Collection Of Essays Covers Several Aspects Of BankimchandraýS Personality And Genius, Seen From Contrary Angles To Which Eminent Critics And Scholars, Indian And Western Have Contributed. Apart From Valuable Studies Of The Many Aspects Of BankimchandraýS Art And Thought, The Volume Also Contains, In The Appendices, A Full And Comprehensive Chronicle Of His Life, Year To Year, A Bibliography Of His Publications In English, Bengali And Other Indian Languages, An English Renderings Of The Prologue And The First Chapter Of Anandamath By Sri Aurobindo, And Excerpts From The Authors Ideas And Speculations.

Author : Indrayani Sawkar
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2017-08-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1973928159

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Indra, Lord of Heaven by Indrayani Sawkar Pdf

When Indra launched an experiment to stop wars by engaging a troupe of seductresses, the first of its kind in the history of mankind, he had no idea that it could swing both ways. He was not coercing them either. The Apsaras had been created by Brahmadev for that one purpose only; seducing males. However, Indra's masterstroke did go askew and totally out of his control overridden by the diktats of the body, the mind and the soul of one and all, himself included. Indra's life story is a veritable tour of Hindu mythology for he is the key mover in a number of events and has interacted with almost all the leading characters. Conjecturally a true Aryan hero, blond and blue-eyed, Indra is more human than divine and therefore, endearingly closer to us, the now people.

Author : Editor: Anant Pai Author: Kamala Chandrakant Illustrator: Souren Roy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2024-05-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8175081724

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Kacha And Devayani by Editor: Anant Pai Author: Kamala Chandrakant Illustrator: Souren Roy Pdf

The story of Kacha and Devyani appears in the first book of the eighteen that are contained in the Mahabharata. The central theme of the Mahabharata is the 18-day war between the cousins, the Pandavas and the Kauravas, and their respective allies, on the

Author : Vijayaśaṅkara Miśra
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Tabla
ISBN : 8123018800

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Art and Science of Playing Tabla by Vijayaśaṅkara Miśra Pdf

Includes rhythm notations on Tabla.

Author : Satish Chandra
Publisher : Vikas Publishing House Private
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Deccan (India)
ISBN : UOM:39015032987268

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Mughal Religious Policies, the Rajputs & the Deccan by Satish Chandra Pdf

Author : Steven Rosen
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2006-10-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780313071553

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Essential Hinduism by Steven Rosen Pdf

As a world religion, Hinduism remains one of the most elusive for many. Its teachings, beliefs, practices, and history are reviewed here by an expert hoping to introduce readers to the world of Hinduism. While there are many forms of Hinduism, and offshoots as well, the complex nature of this faith makes it elusive to many. This straightforward overview, focusing on Vaishnavism-the most common form of Hinduism—is ideal for those who wish to learn more about this ancient tradition.. Beginning with chapters about the foundations of Hinduism, Rosen clearly lays out what is otherwise a complicated history. Providing Hindu terms alongside English translations, he is able to bring the faith alive for readers unacquainted with its varieties and its tenets. Moving on to chapters about practices, including festivals, teachings, chanting, eating habits and more, Rosen brings Hinduism to life in vivid detail.

Author : A. Rā Kulakarṇī
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : India
ISBN : UOM:39015041926117

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Marathas and the Marathas Country: The Marathas by A. Rā Kulakarṇī Pdf

Author : Hermann Kulke,K Kesavapany,Vijay Sakhuja
Publisher : Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : History
ISBN : 9789812309372

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Nagapattinam to Suvarnadwipa by Hermann Kulke,K Kesavapany,Vijay Sakhuja Pdf

The expansion of the Cholas from their base in the Kaveri Delta saw this growing power subdue the kingdoms of southern India, as well as occupy Sri Lanka and the Maldives, by the early eleventh century. It was also during this period that the Cholas initiated links with Song China. Concurrently, the Southeast Asian polity of Sriwijaya had, through its Sumatran and Malayan ports, come to occupy a key position in East-West maritime trade, requiring engagement with both Song China to the north and the Chola kingdom to its west. The apparently friendly relations pursued were, however, to be disrupted in 1025 by Chola naval expeditions against fourteen key port cities in Southeast Asia. This volume examines the background, course and effects of these expeditions, as well as the regional context of the events. It brings to light many aspects of this key period in Asian history. Unprecedented in the degree of detail assigned to the story of the Chola expeditions, this volume is also unique in that it includes translations of the contemporary Tamil and Sanskrit inscriptions relating to Southeast Asia and of the Song dynasty Chinese texts relating to the Chola Kingdom.