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RELIGION

ADI SANKARA AND SRI AUROBINDO/ V Narayan Karan Reddy

A close study of the philosophies of Adi Sankara and Sri Aurobindo— two great thinkers of their times, one illusionist and the other Prophet of Integration.

1992 vi, 86pp., Size 23cm. $ 7.00 Rs. 70

THE ADI-BUDDHA/ Kanai Lal Hazra

A detailed study of multifarious origins of Northern Buddhist Gods and their importance in Northern Buddhist world.

1986 xvi, 227pp., Size 23cm.$ 12.50 Rs. 125

APAH—THE SACRED WATERS: An Analysis of A Primordial Symbol in Hindu Myths/ Frans Baartmans

A penetrative study of the mythical and symbolic aspects of Hinduism with the myths of the waters in the focus.

1990 xii, 363pp. $ 24.00 Rs. 360

BHAKTHI AND HEALTH;Under the divine inspirations of Bhagwan: Sri Sathya Sai Baba/ Charanjit Ghooi

The book main thrust is on the fact that bhakthi has a great impact on health.

1995 xxviii, 176pp. $ (PB) 5.10 Rs. (PB) 51

BHAKTI IN RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD: With Special Reference to Dr Sri Bankey Behariji/ Chhaganlal Lala

It is a comparative study of the four main religions of the world. This magnum opus in its comprehensive treatment of various religions will be of immense interest to general readers, researchers and academicians alike.

1986 268pp., Size 23cm. $ 12.50 Rs. 125

CHARMING KRISHNA:Madhurastakam by Sri Vallabhacharya/ Rozalia Radhika Priya

Charming Krishna is a colleciton of 48 paintings inspired by the devotional hymn Madhurastakam of S ri Vallabhacharya.

1995 182pp. $ 50.00 Rs. 1250

A COMPANION TO INDIAN PHILOSOPHY/ SURES CHANDRA BANERJI

This book, useful to laymen as well as scholars alike is a companion helping the readers to have some knowledge about the different systems of Indian philosophy that has brought glory to India.A chapter has been devoted to the maxims, used by later writers and commentators, to explain philosophical matters.

1996 viii, 496pp. $ 30.00 Rs. 600

CONCEPT OF AVATARS: With Special Reference to Gita/ R K Pandey

An enlightening exposition of the concept of Avatara (incarnation) in the light of Gita and Puranas.

1978 vii, 92pp., Size 23cm. $ 3.50 Rs. 35

DOMAIN OF LORD JAGANNATH: A Historical Study/ Bikram Das

The author has analysed the bygone history of five centuries depicting how the Gajapaties have been instrumental in savinf and smoothly propagating the cult.

1997 xvi,164pp., Size 23cm. $ 20.00 Rs. 200

THE DOMICILED HINDUS/ Diwan Jamiat

A sociological survey of the Hindus domiciled in Baluchistan in the first two decades of 20th century.

1974 ix, 98pp., Size 23cm. $ 2.00 Rs. 20

THE EAST WEST UNDERSTANDING OF MAN/ V Narayan Karan Reddy

This work studies man in "wholeness" and universality. It argues that the distinctions of East and West are just arbitrary.

1985 vii, 320pp., Size 23cm. $ 15.00 Rs. 225

EAST-WEST EVALUATION OF MAN/ V Narayan Karan Reddy

The book is and attempt to know and discover the commonness and oneness in East-West approaches towards man and his problems relating to society and God or the absolute

1996 xii, 390pp. $ 33.00 Rs. 495

EAST-WEST UNIFICATION AND GLOBALISATION OF MANKIND/ V. NARAYAN KARAN REDDY

This book is based on the secrets of the origin of man and also the prospects of the future man. It offers solutions for the East-West Unification and Globalisation of Mankind.

1996 xii, 260pp. $ 23.33 Rs. 350

ESSAYS ON EPIGRAPHY, COMPARATIVE PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION AND ANTHROPOLOGY: An Oriental Perspective/ E Moore

A compilation of five outstanding essays on oriental studies, stones and plates; papacy and Hinduism; descriptive account of names of places of Sanskrit origin found chiefly in Greece; a scholarly discussion of the plates, clefts-fissures in tress etc.

1984 ix, 537pp., Size 23cm. $ 21.67 Rs. 325

HERITAGE OF BUDDHISM/ D C Ahir

The book presents biographical sketches of all the Buddhist Kings, Saints and Scholars and missionary monks. It also presents a study about 700 inscriptions which have survived at the three great stupas.

1989 x, 319pp., Size 23cm. $ 19.50 Rs. 195

HINDU SOCIETY AND INFLUENCE OF THE GREAT EPICS/ R C Gupta

The book makes an investigation into the fundamentals of Hindu thought and says that it is not confined to a particular set of people but concerns the entire human race.

1991 xii, 427pp., Size 23cm.$ 21.33 Rs. 320

THE HOLY VEDAS/ Bibek Debroy & Dipavali Debroy

1994 viii, 456pp. $ 20.00 Rs. 300

ICONOGRAPHY OF SIVA: With Special Reference to Select Temples in Northern Andhra/ A Kamala Vasini

An exclusive study of the Siva Iconography, as it obtained to the Northern Districts of Andhra Pradesh, with special light on twenty five select temples.

1992 xxxvi, 254pp. $ 47.50 Rs. 950

IMMORTAL QUOTATIONS OF BHAGAVAN SRI SATHYA SAI BABA: A spiritual ready reckoner/ S P Ruhela

The book contains many important and immoral quotations of Bhagwan Sri Satya Sai Baba

1996 xx, 120pp. $ (PB) 6.00 Rs. (PB) 60

IN DEFENCE OF JESUS CHRIST AND OTHER AVATARS/ V K Gokak

The book is an attempt to explain matters in defence of God and his many incarnations as answer to the points raised by th so-called rationalists

1996 64pp. $ (PB) 3.00 Rs. (PB) 30

IN PRAISE OF KRISHNA: Translation of Gitagovinda of Jayadeva/ Durgadas Mukhopadhyay

An authentic English rendering of the celebrated epic, which is extensively used by performing artists in different regions of India.Gitagovinda has deeply influenced Indian music, dance, theatre and painting.

1990 xii, 124pp., Size 23cm.$ 12.00 Rs. 120

INDIA IN PRIMITIVE CHRISTIANITY/ Arthur Lillie

Lillie shows the probable influences of Saiva- Buddhism on Primitive Christianity in this study on comparative religion.

1981 xii, 299pp., Size 23cm.$ 10.00 Rs. 100

THE INDIAN TEACHING TRADITION: A Psychological and Spiritual Study./ Jacques Vigne

In this book the author has discussed in detail the Guru-disciple relationship in India, explaining its usefulness in the transmission of the spiritual experience, and its pitfalls as well.A description of the Guru tradition itself with its different branches, and then the psychological, social and familial context of India is presented.An anthology of texts on the Guru, from the Upanishads to Shri Aurobindo and Nisargadatta Maharaj.

1997 x, 220pp., Size 23cm. $ 20.00 Rs. 300

INDIAN WISDOM, CHRISTIANITY AND MODERN PSYCHOLOGY/ Jacques Vigne

In this book the author shows how psychological and spiritual sufferings are interwoven, and how tradition with its answers can collaborate with psychology to alleviate them.Dr.Vigne, who has been familier with christian monasteries as well, tries to understand why the spiritual transmission in Christanity has been more institutional, while in Himduism it has been more from Guru to disciple.

1997 x, 230pp., Size 23cm. $ 20.00 Rs. 300

JAGATGURU SHANKARACHARYA SHRI BHARATI KRISHNA TEERTHA: His Life, Thought and Literature/ T.G PANDE

This is the first book giving the life sketch of Jagatguru Shri Bharati Krishna Teertha and acquaints the readers with Swamiji's thoughts on true dharma, God and Man, duties of a man towards his country, society and upliftment of the poor, helpless and the downtrodden.

1997 xxiv, 120pp. $ (PB) 7.20 Rs. (PB) 72

KAMADEVA'S PLEASURE GARDEN: ORISSA/ Thomas Donaldson

Drawing material from several ancinet epics and scriptures, Donaldson goes into the lives and loves of Kama detail, explaining his origin, his amatory dalliances and above all his frolics as the god with arrows.The life of Siva after he married Parvati is also described.

1987 468pp. $ 47.50 Rs. 950

KASHMIRI PANDITS AND THEIR DIVERSITY: A Socio-Demogenetic Profile/ Aloke K Kalla

Examines the bio-social phenomenon of the two groups of Kashmiri pandits who moved out of the state owing to waves of Islamic persecution moved out of the vally and sought shelter in various towns of North India.

1985 xxiv, 244pp., Size 23cm.$ 15.00 Rs. 150

THE LORD AND HIS DEVOTEE ARE ONE: The Goal of Human Life is The Realization and the "Manifestation" of Divinity/ Pooja Kapahi

This book is a personal account of the spiritual tranformation of a protest women from the west, under the divine guidance of Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.

  1. $(PB) 18.00Rs.(PB)180

MEETINGS WITH A YOGI/ Paramhansa S Maheshwarananda

The author guides us through the deeply human world of yoga vedanta philosophy and has put his knowledge into a system of yoga in daily life, which teaches us how to overcome our weaknesses & to know ourselves better & develop our potentials.

1994 x, 376pp., Size 23cm.$10.00Rs.(PB)100

MODERN COMMENTATORS OF VEDA/ A K Pateria

The work compares and relates the Vedic interpretations of Max Muller, Dayanand and Aurobindo.

1985 iv, 120pp., Size 23cm. $ 8.50 Rs. 85

NAGA CULT IN ORISSA/ Sadhu Charan Panda

It is an inter-disciplinary study of the ancient form of serpent worship in different parts of the world, in general, and folk cult of Nagbacha in Orissa in particular.

1986 xx, 142pp., Size 23cm. $ 12.50 Rs. 125

NATHA CULT AND MAHANAD: A Study in Syncretism/ P K Bandyopadhyay

A significant phenomenon in the Socio-Cultural Scenario of India, it is believed to have emerged as a mingling of the Saivite tradition and a local cult in Bengal.

1992 x, 94pp., Size 23cm. $ 12.00 Rs. 120

NEHRU FAMILY AND THE SIKHS/ Harbans Singh

A penetrating study of the relationship between the Nehru family and the Sikhs and their contribution to the national cause during the freedom struggle and post-independence period.

1984 xix, 139pp., Size 23cm.$ 12.50 Rs. 125

PHILOSOPHY OF BHAKTI/ Chhaganlal Lala

This is a book on Bhakti. In Bhakti, chanting of the Divine Name, glories and Lilas of the Lord is accepted as a prominent means of god-realisation. Humanity is the key-note of Bhakti. Bhakti is higher than Karma, Knowledge and Yoga.

1989 xiii, 207pp., Size 23cm.$ 17.00 Rs. 170

PLANTS IN INDIAN TEMPLE ART/ Shakti M Gupta

The book describes in details, the plants depicted in Hindu, Buddhist and Jain Temples all over India-from the Indus vally civilisation to the 17th century-trees, creepers, leaves, flowers, foliage, fruits etc.,sculpted on walls, pillars, and doors.

1996 xiv, 242pp. $ 60.00 Rs. 1500

The PURANAS IN 3 VOLS./ Dipavali Debroy, Bibek Debroy

All the 19 Puranas,which are the sacred text of th e Hindus are contained in 3 volumes,written in lucid. easy to understand style. Vol.1 : xviii, 602 pp., Vol.2 : xviii, 562 pp., Vol.3 : xviii, 626 pp.

  1. (Set)$48.00Rs.1200

 

 

THE RAMA JATAKA IN LAOS: A Study in the Phra Lak Phra Lam in 2 Vols./ Sachchidanand Sahai

The book consisting of two volumes offers a critical comprehensive study and an annoted translation of Phra Lak Phra Lam. The present study constitutes an indispensable source book for the study of Buddhism and cultural, anthropological understanding of society, religion and literature in India & Indochina. Vol.1: xii, 348pp., maps., Vol.2: viii, 340pp., 1996 (Set)$48.00Rs.1200

RAMAYAN KA VISHWAVYAAPI VYAKTITVA/ Lallan Prasad Vyas

This book contains a collection of the author's writings which were published earlier in various newspapers journals about world-wide recognition of the Ramayana.

1995 x, 218pp. $ (PB) 9.00 Rs. (PB) 90

RAMAYANA AROUND THE WORLD/ LALLAN PRASAD VYAS

This book brings the nectar of World Ramayana Conferences to doorsteps of those who are keenly interested in the studies of Ramayana with a broader perspectives

1997 x, 250pp. $ 20.00 Rs. 300

RAMAYANA FROM GANGA TO BRAHMAPUTRA/ INDIRA GOSWAMI

This book introduces to the readers in India as well as abroad the glorious treasure of the two Indian Ramayanas one from the vally of Brahmaputra created by Madhava Kandali in the Assamese language and the other composed by Goswami Tulsi Das in Awadhi

1996 xviii, 358pp. $ 100.00 Rs. 2500

RAMAYANA THEATRE IN INDIA/ RAJENDRA JAIN

The book presents Lord Rama's Life character and accomplishments in a series of emotionally gratifying and visually appealing vignettes. It narrates the story through commentaries in English, accompanied by appropriate illustration in the form of beautiful colour photographs of song and action sequences.

1996 110pp. $ 49.50 Rs. 990

RAMLILA— IN BALLET/ Rajendra Jain

The book presents Lord Rama's life, character and accomplishments in a series of emotionally gratifying and visually appealing vignettes. It narrates the story through commentaries and appropriate illustrations.

1994 110pp. $ 50.00 Rs. 1250

RELIGION AND SOCIETY IN SOUTH INDIA: A Volume in Honour of Prof. N. Subba Reddy/ V Sudarsen, G P Reddy & M Suryanaraya

Contains sixteen articles by world-famous anthropologists on the religious customs, marriage ceremonies & social traditions prevailing in South India.

1987 xvi, 280pp., Size 23cm.$ 12.50 Rs. 125

RELIGION PHILOSOPHY AND LITERATURE OF BENGAL VAISHNAVISM/ Durgadas Mukhopadhyay

The book offers a comprehensive analysis of Bengal Vaishnavism and translation of rich literary treasure of the erotic-mystic poetry written in Vrojobuli.

1990 vii, 155pp., Size 23cm. $ 12.00 Rs. 120

THE RELIGIONS AND PHILOSOPHIES OF THE EAST/ J M Kennedy

It is about all the religions and philosophies that spring from the East.

1981 xi, 276pp., Size 23cm. $ 10.00 Rs. 100

ROYAL PATRONAGE OF BUDDHISM IN ANCIENT INDIA/ Kanai Lal Hazra

A review of the whole gamut of help, encouragement and dissemination of Buddhism practosed by the various royal personages.

1984 xi, 304pp. $ 18.33 Rs. 275

SAI BABA ON HUMAN VALUES AND EDUCATION/ S P Ruhela

The book is collection of statements made by Sri Sathya Sai Baba on the nature of human life, human value and education role of teachers etc. in his discourse & writings.

1996 92pp. $ (PB) 4.00 Rs. (PB) 40

SHRIMAD BHAGAVAD GITA: Through the eyes of a scientist/ M S Manhas

There are numerous commentaries on the Gita. This book is unique in the sense that it is written by a scientist of Indian origin who teaches in the USA but has a deep interest in Indian religious philosophy.This volume is primarily directed towards readers who are more exposed to science and technology rather than religious philosophy.

1997 xxx, 472p. $26.67Rs.(PB)400

SRI SATHYA SAI AS KALKI AVTAR/ S P Ruhela

The author attempts to prove in this book Sri Sathya Sai Baba is the Kalki Avatar to destroy the indespred immorality and evil forces in the contemporary times.

1996 14, 194pp. $(PB)9.00Rs.(PB) 90

SRIRAMCHARITMANAS:Sachitra Shabd Kosh Awadhi-Hindi evam mool: path Anukramanika sahit/ Om Prakash Bharadwaj

This book is an invaluable reference book the first of its kind, containing the original Ramacharita Manas and an analysis of the "Avadhi Words" used in the Manas and is a boon to pasons giving discourses on the Manas.

1995 x, 518pp (Set) $ 44.00Rs.1100

STUDIES IN PALI AND BUDDHISM: A Memorial Volume in Honour of Bhikku Jagdish Kashyap/ A K Narain

Deals with the various aspects of Buddhism and Pali language in a scholatic manner.

1979 xxxii, 422pp. $ 18.00 Rs. 180

STUDIES ON PALI COMMENTARIES/ Kanai Lal Hazra

The book will be of interest, not only to specialists, but also to those who look for an authentic picture of the Pali Commentaries with an insight into Buddhist Thought.

1991 xviii, 388pp., Size 23cm.$ 21.33 Rs. 320

THE THEOGONY OF THE HINDOOS WITH THEIR SYSTEMS OF PHILOSOPHY AND COSMOGONY: An Essay/ Count M Bjornstjerna

The study is not confined to Hindu gods and philosophy but also contains chapters on Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism.

1982 v, 183pp., Size 23cm. $ 8.00 Rs. 80

THE TIRUMALAVADI TEMPLE: History and Culture Through the Ages/ C Mookka Reddy

This monograph is a comprehensive study of historical inscriptions on the walls of the Tirumalavadi temple which reveal several aspects of the social, political, economic and religious conditions.

1986 xii, 236pp., Size 23cm.$ 16.00 Rs. 160

UDANVARGA: A Collection of Verses from the Buddhist Canon. Compiled by Dharmatrata/ W.Woodvile Rockhill

Divided into thirty-three chapters and four books the present text of Udanavarga contians 989 verses in Udanas.

1982 xvi, 224pp., Size 23cm.$ 10.00 Rs. 100

The UNKNOWN GURU/ Swami Parampanthi

The higher self of the human soul has been revealed in this book in terms of ideas and visions presented through free-flowing dialogue.

1995 xii, 328pp. $19.00Rs.(PB)190

VEDANTA:What can it teach?/ B L Raina

This book presents the rich material on Vedanta based on Vedas Vedangas Up-Vedas,Upanisads,Bhagavad Gita,Brahmasutras,Darsanas especially yoga, and the treatises on and related to Vedanta.

1995 xviii, 222pp., Size 23cm.$ 15.00 Rs. 225

The VEDAS/ Dipavali Debroy, Bibek Debroy

The Book contains all the four Vedas,which are the sacred texts of Hinduism.viz.Rig Veda,Sama Veda,Yajur Veda,Atharva Veda.

1994 viii, 350pp. (Set) $ 20.00 Rs. 300

THE WONDER THAT IS HINDU DHARMA/ Ram Chandra Gupta

The author explains the concept of dharma in its various forms and attempts to establish that it is neither philosophy nor religion, neither morality nor law, yet it pervades all these.

1987 240pp., Size 23cm. $ 12.50 Rs. 125

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