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Mandodari’s Ravanayana

Sundari Haran
Mandodari s Ravanayana Book PDF

Author : Sundari Haran
Publisher : Notion Press
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2018-01-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781948372305

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Mandodari’s Ravanayana by Sundari Haran Pdf

In eternal dusk a ravaged Mandodari sits waiting... sitting there, alone a thousand years… scarred and naked without a shred of clothing, no defense against the elements, animal or man - questioning fate - challenging the ultimate. Her body filled with scars stand testimony to her suffering. Her desolate surroundings echo death and destruction. What were the sins committed by her to warrant such a punishment? Was it the hand of God or man? Would her silence reveal the answer? For the first time, after a thousand years Mandodari breaks her silence… She opens up with the secrets of her life. Was it a regular childhood she had? An ordinary husband? Was an ordinary life possible with Ravana, the great Lord of Lankapuri as her husband? Oh! Ravana – the name that brings loath and fear. Who was he? Did he really have ten heads? Was he the jealous, lustful and selfish one as history says? Is Ravana really an evil demon as he is being portrayed? Was Ravana a loser, just because he didn’t win the war? Was it an ethical war? Why was he murdered? Was it fair dragging Mandodari naked and molesting her in front of the whole army? Who was to blame, Rama or Ravana? Or was it her karma? Who decides karma? Is it always right? It is only Mandodari, who can explain… Enough! The questions of a thousand years will be answered now. History will be re-written. This story is not Ramayana. It is Ravanayana . . . Yes, it is Mandodari’s Ravanayana. . .

Lanka

KAVALAM BALACHANDRAN
Lanka Book PDF

Author : KAVALAM BALACHANDRAN
Publisher : Notion Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2021-12-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9798885031516

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Lanka by KAVALAM BALACHANDRAN Pdf

The stupendous work by Kavalam Balachandran, in which he endeavours to demythify and reconstrue the saga of Ramayana from a diametrically opposite perspective, is a landmark event. Indeed, it is the fruit of a long haul of research, imagination and logical thought process by which faces, places and events are reoriented to concoct a plausible narrative. Do read it to the end, as this genre of books does not happen every now and then. -Dr. Alex Paikada Writer, Historian and Poet

Indian Epic Values

Gilbert Pollet
Indian Epic Values Book PDF

Author : Gilbert Pollet
Publisher : Peeters Publishers
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : History
ISBN : 9068317016

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Indian Epic Values by Gilbert Pollet Pdf

The volume contains thirty contributions to the theme of the classical Indian epic Ramayana. These are revised and occasionally enlarged versions of papers read at the International Ramanaya Conference, held at the University of Leuven in July 1991 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Sanskrit and Indological studies in Leuven and in Belgium. The annotated papers, in English, have been grouped in three chapters: 1. Valmiki's Ramayana and Sanskrit epic literature; 2. International impact: translations and adaptations, reception of Sanskrit language and literature in the scholarly world; 3. Universal human values in Ramayana. The index of names, titles and key words will prove useful for reference and occasional cross-reference.

Ramayana

William Buck
Ramayana Book PDF

Author : William Buck
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0520227034

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Ramayana by William Buck Pdf

This translation originally published: 1976.

Mandodari

Manini J Anandani
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Author : Manini J Anandani
Publisher : Penguin Random House India Private Limited
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2018-07-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9789353051655

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Mandodari by Manini J Anandani Pdf

Borrowing from Sanghadasa's Jaina version of the Ramayana, Mandodari-one of the least known characters of the Hindu epic-is finally given a voice. Considered to be one of the most beautiful apsaras, she was married off to the mighty Ravana, the legendary king of Lanka. In her story, she speaks about her struggles after her marriage, her insecurities and her pious nature that challenged her husband's growing aspirations. She narrates the rise of Ravana's power and the blunders he made that ultimately caused the downfall of Lanka. Despite her husband's faults, Mandodari loved him and advised him to follow the path of righteousness. Ravana's defeat in a thirteen-day war turned him into a villain. But what if he were the real hero on his side of the war? What if his downfall was a result of scheming to push him out of power? This is Mandodari's story.

Raghava : The optimal of Ishvanku

Vishnu Gupta
Raghava The optimal of Ishvanku Book PDF

Author : Vishnu Gupta
Publisher : Blue Rose Publishers
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2021-07-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Raghava : The optimal of Ishvanku by Vishnu Gupta Pdf

This book is based on the dynasty of Ishvanku ‘s rullar life story and the origin of the Ikshvaku dynasty along with the life story and struggle of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita. Here ,the author only considered the human features and characters of Lord Rama. As Lord Rama was considered the greatest king of Ikshvaku dynasty, though there are many great kings who were born in this gynecology, but the way Rama followed his commitment and truthfulness, he became immortal on the earth and god-like futures. The scarification of Rama and Sita and their ascetic life give steer people to become decent men. Though there were many great kings like Ishvanku, Mandhata, Bhagirathi, Dileepa and Harishchandra in this great dynasty, the god-like feature of Rama is always adorable for everyone. Rama was not only a decent son, a husband , brother ,king and father but also a great solitaire and successful ruler of Kosala.)

In Search Of Sita

Namita Gokhale
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Author : Namita Gokhale
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2009-10-15
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9789351184201

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In Search Of Sita by Namita Gokhale Pdf

Sita is one of the defining figures of Indian womanhood, yet there is no single version of her story. Different accounts coexist in myth, literature and folktale. Canonical texts deify Sita while regional variations humanize her. Folk songs and ballads connect her timeless predicament to the daily lives of rural women. Modern-day women continue to see themselves reflected in films, serials and soap operas based on Sita’s narrative. Sacrifice, self denial and unquestioning loyalty are some of the ideals associated with popular perceptions of Sita. But the Janaki who symbolized strength, who could lift Shiva’s mighty bow, who courageously chose to accompany Rama into exile and who refused to follow him back after a second trial, is often forgotten. However she is remembered, revered or written about, Sita continues to exert a powerful influence on the collective Indian psyche. In Search of Sita presents essays, conversations and commentaries that explore different aspects of her life. It revisits mythology, reopening the debate on her birth, her days in exile, her abduction, the test by fire, the birth of her sons and, finally, her return to the earth—offering fresh interpretations of this enigmatic figure and her indelible impact on our everyday lives.

Myth and the Mind

Indrani Deb
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Author : Indrani Deb
Publisher : Notion Press
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2019-07-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781645877752

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Myth and the Mind by Indrani Deb Pdf

Indian mythology is a teeming storehouse of heroes and heroines, who are psychological studies in themselves. Did you know, for instance, how Krishna’s son, who was his father’s alter ego, tackled the curse to be the destroyer of his entire clan? Did you know that sage Gargi was the only lady amongst legendary sages who competed for the prize for the greatest sage in the sub-continent? Did you know that Sahadev, the youngest Pandava, had qualities lacking in any of his other, better-known brothers? Did you know that Shakuni is actually a tragic hero? Myth and the Mind is a collection of six short stories about very interesting personalities in Indian mythology. These men and women are all great, and they are all human beings in whom we will all discover a small part of ourselves.

Devi Purana

Dinesh Bhatia
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Author : Dinesh Bhatia
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2023-02-18
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9789354359736

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Devi Purana by Dinesh Bhatia Pdf

Srimad Devi Bhagavatam, also known as Devi Purana, is one of the many works of Maharishi Veda Vyasa. Consisting of 18,000 verses, it is divided into 12 chapters and numerous sections. Though classified as an upapurana (sub-Purana), it is the only Purana that Veda Vyasa terms 'Mahapurana', or the great Purana, at the end of each chapter. Vyasa's narration reiterates that the Supreme Goddess or the Divine Mother, as described in all scriptures, is the one beyond and above the Trinity of Gods and all Devas. The stories in the book not only establish this but also describe various manifestations of the Devi. All the Puranas are essentially collections of stories, through a narrator called Suta, who heard these from his guru, Vyasa. These, in their original form, are woven like a web and are not easy to comprehend since there is no defined order, be it chronological or otherwise. Dinesh Bhatia segregates and simplifies the stories as well as their underlying philosophies in order to present them in a simple and comprehensible way. He also reorganises the flow of stories as a direct narration by Vyasa to King Janamejaya, the grandson of Abhimanyu, while retaining the essence of the original work.

Power Women

Pushpa Kurup
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Author : Pushpa Kurup
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9789354350764

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Power Women by Pushpa Kurup Pdf

The women in India's great epics compare favourably with the men Draupadi, the princess with five husbands and a fiery temperament; Uloopi, who abducted the mighty warrior Arjuna; Satyabhama, who fought alongside Krishna to kill the demon Narakasura; Sita, who dramatically descended into the bowels of the Earth rather than return to her suspicious husband; Satyavati, whose greed set the stage for the Kurukshetra War; or Savitri, who achieved the impossible without picking up a weapon. Pushpa Kurup brings their stories and many others in this brilliant compilation of the powerful and intriguing women of our mythology. What enriches this volume further is the inclusion of a few lesser-known but equally significant women, such as Unniyarcha, the heroine of the vadakkanpaatu of Malabar; Kannagi, whose fury destroyed the prosperous Pandya kingdom of Madurai; or Sati Devi and Amba, who immolated themselves in their bid to achieve their mission. From bhikkunis and sanyasinis to wild and wayward women, from daughters, wives, mothers and grandmothers to queens, warriors and scholars, the stories of these splendid women throw up many surprises and make for a fascinating read.

A Theatre of Their Own: Indian Women Playwrights in Perspective

Dr. Pinaki Ranjan Das
A Theatre of Their Own Indian Women Playwrights in Perspective Book PDF

Author : Dr. Pinaki Ranjan Das
Publisher : Partridge Publishing
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2021-04-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781543707687

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A Theatre of Their Own: Indian Women Playwrights in Perspective by Dr. Pinaki Ranjan Das Pdf

In an age where academic curriculum has essentially pushed theatre studies into ‘post-script’, and the cultural ‘space’ of making and watching theatre has been largely usurped by the immense popularity of television and ‘mainstream’ cinemas, it is important to understand why theatre still remains a ‘space’ to be reckoned as one’s ‘own’. This book argues for a ‘theatre’ of ‘their own’ of the Indian women playwrights (and directors), and explores the possibilities that modern Indian theatre can provide as an instrument of subjective as well as social/ political/ cultural articulations and at the same time analyses the course of Indian theatre which gradually underwent broadening of thematic and dramaturgic scope in order to accommodate the independent voices of the women playwrights and directors.

Farber: Plays One

Yaël Farber
Farber Plays One Book PDF

Author : Yaël Farber
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2015-03-27
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9781783196500

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Farber: Plays One by Yaël Farber Pdf

Molora - Based on The Oresteia by Aeschylus In this reworking of Aeschylus’ Oresteia, Klytemnestra and Elektra face one another in a dramatic confrontation. Attempts to come to terms with their violent past echo testimonies delivered in Apartheid’s wake throughout South Africa during the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. RAM: The Abduction of Sita into Darkness - Based on The Ramayana by Valmiki Farber’s potent revisioning of this age-old text is a raw and probing contemporary work which places the loss of the Feminine Divine, and thus our lack of spiritual and moral equilibrium, at its visceral core. This is a Ramayana for a new world. Mies Julie - Based on Miss Julie by August Strindberg Transposed to a post-apartheid kitchen – a single night, both brutal and tender, unfolds between a black farm-labourer, the daughter of his master and the woman who has raised them both. The visceral struggles of contemporary South Africa are laid bare, as John and Mies Julie spiral in a deadly battle over power, sexuality, mothers and memory.

Performing the Ramayana Tradition

Paula Richman,Rustom Bharucha
Performing the Ramayana Tradition Book PDF

Author : Paula Richman,Rustom Bharucha
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2021-05-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780197552537

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Performing the Ramayana Tradition by Paula Richman,Rustom Bharucha Pdf

The Ramayana, one of the two pre-eminent Hindu epics, has played a foundational role in many aspects of India's arts and social norms. For centuries, people learned this narrative by watching, listening, and participating in enactments of it. Although the Ramayana's first extant telling in Sanskrit dates back to ancient times, the story has continued to be retold and rethought through the centuries in many of India's regional languages, such as Hindi, Tamil, and Bengali. The narrative has provided the basis for enactments of its episodes in recitation, musical renditions, dance, and avant-garde performances. This volume introduces non-specialists to the Ramayana's major themes and complexities, as well as to the highly nuanced terms in Indian languages used to represent theater and performance. Two introductions orient readers to the history of Ramayana texts by Tulsidas, Valmiki, Kamban, Sankaradeva, and others, as well as to the dramaturgy and aesthetics of their enactments. The contributed essays provide context-specific analyses of diverse Ramayana performance traditions and the narratives from which they draw. The essays are clustered around the shared themes of the politics of caste and gender; the representation of the anti-hero; contemporary re-interpretations of traditional narratives; and the presence of Ramayana discourse in daily life.

Know No Boundaries

Lateral Collateral
Know No Boundaries Book PDF

Author : Lateral Collateral
Publisher : Partridge Publishing Singapore
Page : 728 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2013-12-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781482897388

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Know No Boundaries by Lateral Collateral Pdf

It is neither a thesis, nor it is a novel, Not it is a fantasy, not even a fairy tale. With an event of mass disobedience we start, No shot is fired, no one is physically hurt. On a sunny day, at every airport of the world, People queue up for check-in with no visa in hand. One and all, in all the classes economy, first or business, No one had a visa; world citizenship each like to harness. No international flight takes off From Wellington, where the day starts; From other airports of New Zealand too, No other plane departs. Nowhere in the world, from any airport, Took off any International flight. Following day was no different, And the following night. All airlines give up, No end of the tunnel, no ushering light. The main suspect behind these events was John. Johns identity is however very clear; To all passengers he is very dear. For questioning his role in mass disobedience, Arrested was John, and served punishing sentence. He was punished to undergo forensic probes, For extracting his memoir and his hopes, To get the events that led him to his roles, To his visions to cross boundary ropes.

Ramayana: The Game of Life - The Complete Collection

Shubha Vilas
Ramayana The Game of Life The Complete Collection Book PDF

Author : Shubha Vilas
Publisher : Jaico Publishing House
Page : 1101 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2024-07-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789391019648

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Ramayana: The Game of Life - The Complete Collection by Shubha Vilas Pdf

Features 6 National Bestsellers Ramayana: The Game of Life – Book 1: Roar with Courage Ramayana: The Game of Life – Book 2: Conquer Change Ramayana: The Game of Life – Book 3: Adopt Patience Ramayana: The Game of Life – Book 4: Stand Strong Ramayana: The Game of Life – Book 5: Radiate Confidence Ramayana: The Game of Life – Book 6: Think Big to Win Authentic narration of the epic with life lessons The RAMAYANA is not a story. It is a way of life. It is THE GAME OF LIFE. A good game is full of twists and turns at every stage and this magical epic arms us with valuable tools to deal with anomalies in our own lives. These quirks turn us into valiant warriors in the face of the most challenging situations.