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Medieval India Ideas, Traditions and Cultural Values A.M.U. ALIGARH Ali Athar
About the Book This book contains twenty three well researched and documented articles by scholars of repute of their respective field of specialization. Traditions and culture of Medieval Kashmir, Kumaon, Deccan and Awadh have been reassessed through new sources of information and fresh interpretations have been put forward for the academics to analyze. 9789389212792 • 300 (Hb) • 2020 • ` 995.00
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Water Management System in the Desert Region of Rajasthan A.M.U. (Thirteenth-Eighteenth Centuries) ALIGARH Jibraeil About the Book The present book celebrates the people of the desert region of Rajasthan, who succeeded in developing new techniques to preserve water for their agricultural requirements, not withstanding the dearth they had faced year after year. The most commendable contribution towards water management was by the Paliwal Brahmins, called as ‘The men with scientific knowledge about water management in deserts’, they cluefully managed preservation of both surface and groundwater. The science of underground water movement was well understood by the planners of the wells. Since the water bodies were located at the slope of tanks, water percolated in ground and probably created an underground passage known in the local parlance as gupt nadi. Contents Preface, Abbreviations, List of Figures, 1. Introduction, 2. Water Harvesting and Irrigation Techniques in Phalodi, 3. Technique of Irrigation and Agricultural Production in Nagaur, 4. Water Bodies and Harvesting Techniques in Bikaner, 5. Water Harvesting Techniques in Churu, Chhapar and Bidasar, 6. Water Harvesting and Irrigation Techniques in Jaisalmer, Conclusion, Appendices, Glossary, Bibliography and Index. 9789386761446 • 218 (Hb) • 2018 • ` 995.00
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History of Modern India Origin and Growth of Feudalism Anand Kumar Jha Manika Raj Priya About the Book About the Book Feudalism was a set of legal and military customs in mediaeval Europe that structured Many people in the Western world think of India as an inert and distant [grouping] of society in a way that the poorest worked the land and had to pay the rich for the right to people and poverty, a combination of the exotic and tragic. This misperception, do so. Broadly defined, it was a way of structuring society around relationships popularized through years of media stereotyping, conceals reality. In fact, India is a derived from the holding of land in exchange for service or labour. In its origin, the vibrant society with an increasingly vigorous internal dynamic and an increasing feudal grant of land had been seen in terms of a personal bond between lord and influence, directly and indirectly, in the world. Its significance lies not only in its vassal, but with time and the transformation of fiefs into hereditary holdings, the nature size—some 1200 million Indians are 18 percent of the planetary population—but also of the system came to be seen as a form of "politics of land". The 11th century in in the questions raised by the path India has chosen in domestic and foreign policy. France saw what has been called by historians a "feudal revolution" or "mutation" and a This nation is the largest functioning democracy, with regular and freely contested "fragmentation of powers" (Bloch) that was unlike the development of feudalism in elections. During the late 16th and the 17th Centuries, the European trading companies in India competed with England or Italy or Germany in the same period or later. Feudalism itself decayed and effectively disappeared in each other ferociously. By the last quarter of the 18th Century the English had outdone all others and established most of Western Europe by about 1500, partly since the military power of kings shifted from armies consisting of themselves as the dominant power in India. The British administered India for a period of about two centuries and the nobility to professional fighters (effectively reducing the nobility's power), but also because the Black Death brought about revolutionary changes in the social, political and the economic life of the country. The present book reduced the nobility's hold on the lower classes. The system lingered on in parts of Central and Eastern Europe as provides a definitive account of events and movements that led to the formation of modern, independent India. late as the 1850s. Russia finally abolished serfdom in 1861. However, even when the original feudal relationships This book is a good read for the students of Indian modern history and candidates preparing for competitive had disappeared, there were many institutional remnants of feudalism left in place. The present book is an effort to examinations. understant the origin and growth of feudalism, and deals with the political, economic and social aspect of Indian feudalism. Students of sociology and economics will find this book useful in their graduation courses. Contents 1. Establishment of the British Rule in India 2. Colonial Economy 3. Resistance to Colonial Rule 4. Socio-Cultural Contents Impact of Colonial Rule in India 5. Economy 1858-1914, 6. Early Indian Nationalism 7. Inter-War Economy of India 1. Introduction 2. The Origins of Feudalism 3. The Slave Mode of Production 4. The Feudal Mode of Production 8. Nationalism under Gandhi`s Leadership 9. Other Strands of the National Movement 10. Towards Freedom 5. Vassalage 6. Feudalism and the State 7. Feudalism in South ASIA 8. Peasant Production and Medieval Indian 11. India after Independence 9. Major Dynasties of North India and Feudalism 9789386806529 • 300 (Hb) • 2019 • ` 1600.00 9789386807052 • 300 (Hb) • 2018 • ` 795.00
History of Magic and Superstition Palaces, Forts and Walled Cities
Birendra Kumar Singh C. Bhushan Mishra
About the Book About the Book Since the emergence of the study of religion and the social sciences, magic has been From very early history to modern times, walls have often been necessary for cities to a central theme in the theoretical literature produced by scholars operating in these survive in an ever-changing world of invasion and conquest. Some settlements in the academic disciplines. Superstition is a pejorative term for any belief or practice that is Indus Valley Civilization were the first small cities to be fortified. In ancient Greece, irrational - i.e., it arises from ignorance, a misunderstanding of science or causality, a large stone walls had been built in Mycenaean Greece, such as the ancient site of positive belief in fate or magic, or fear of that which is unknown. "Superstition" also Mycenae (famous for the huge stone blocks of its 'cyclopean' walls). Fortifications are refers to religious beliefs or actions arising from irrationality. While we live in a military constructions or buildings designed for the defense of territories in warfare, technologically and scientifically advanced age, superstition is as widespread as and also used to solidify rule in a region during peace time. Humans have constructed ever. Throughout history, there have been examples of individuals who engaged in defensive works for many thousands of years, in a variety of increasingly complex practices that their societies called magic and who sometimes referred to themselves as magicians. Within designs. The arrival of explosive shells in the 19th century led to yet another stage in the evolution of fortification. modern occultism, there are many self-described magicians and people who practice magic. In this environment, Steel-and-concrete fortifications were common during the 19th and early 20th centuries. However the advances in the concept of magic has again changed, usually being defined as a technique for bringing about changes in the modern warfare since World War I have made large-scale fortifications obsolete in most situations. Through their physical world through the force of one's will. This valuable book discusses the meaning and causes of turbulent and blood-stained history, most castles changed hands many times with the shifting political fortunes of superstition, and offers a rational examination of astrology, fortune-telling, prophesies, Demonism, and magic. the age. Eventually, the growth of artillery and cannon fire reduced the defensive nature of castles but their administrative, and interestingly, romantic aspects continued to be significant. A palace is a grand residence, Contents especially a royal residence, or the home of a head of state or some other high-ranking dignitary. The present book 1. Introduction 2. Black Magic 3. What is Superstitions? 4. Irrational Beliefs 5. Astrology and Fortune Telling 6. The is an overview at the building of forts and castles, and their uses, throughout history and around the world. This Practice of Witchcraft 7. Superstition in India book will be an interesting information guide for students and historians. 9789386807045 • 300 (Hb) • 2018 • ` 795.00 Contents 1. Need and Origin of Fortification 2. War and The Sea Forts 3. Forts and Palaces in Europe 4. Forts and Palaces in Asia 5. Forts and Palaces in America 6. The Great Walled Cities of the World 7. Forts and Palaces in India. 9789386807038 • 300 (Hb) • 2018 • ` 795.00
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History of Modern India Origin and Growth of Feudalism Anand Kumar Jha Manika Raj Priya About the Book About the Book Feudalism was a set of legal and military customs in mediaeval Europe that structured Many people in the Western world think of India as an inert and distant [grouping] of society in a way that the poorest worked the land and had to pay the rich for the right to people and poverty, a combination of the exotic and tragic. This misperception, do so. Broadly defined, it was a way of structuring society around relationships popularized through years of media stereotyping, conceals reality. In fact, India is a derived from the holding of land in exchange for service or labour. In its origin, the vibrant society with an increasingly vigorous internal dynamic and an increasing feudal grant of land had been seen in terms of a personal bond between lord and influence, directly and indirectly, in the world. Its significance lies not only in its vassal, but with time and the transformation of fiefs into hereditary holdings, the nature size—some 1200 million Indians are 18 percent of the planetary population—but also of the system came to be seen as a form of "politics of land". The 11th century in in the questions raised by the path India has chosen in domestic and foreign policy. France saw what has been called by historians a "feudal revolution" or "mutation" and a This nation is the largest functioning democracy, with regular and freely contested "fragmentation of powers" (Bloch) that was unlike the development of feudalism in elections. During the late 16th and the 17th Centuries, the European trading companies in India competed with England or Italy or Germany in the same period or later. Feudalism itself decayed and effectively disappeared in each other ferociously. By the last quarter of the 18th Century the English had outdone all others and established most of Western Europe by about 1500, partly since the military power of kings shifted from armies consisting of themselves as the dominant power in India. The British administered India for a period of about two centuries and the nobility to professional fighters (effectively reducing the nobility's power), but also because the Black Death brought about revolutionary changes in the social, political and the economic life of the country. The present book reduced the nobility's hold on the lower classes. The system lingered on in parts of Central and Eastern Europe as provides a definitive account of events and movements that led to the formation of modern, independent India. late as the 1850s. Russia finally abolished serfdom in 1861. However, even when the original feudal relationships This book is a good read for the students of Indian modern history and candidates preparing for competitive had disappeared, there were many institutional remnants of feudalism left in place. The present book is an effort to examinations. understant the origin and growth of feudalism, and deals with the political, economic and social aspect of Indian feudalism. Students of sociology and economics will find this book useful in their graduation courses. Contents 1. Establishment of the British Rule in India 2. Colonial Economy 3. Resistance to Colonial Rule 4. Socio-Cultural Contents Impact of Colonial Rule in India 5. Economy 1858-1914, 6. Early Indian Nationalism 7. Inter-War Economy of India 1. Introduction 2. The Origins of Feudalism 3. The Slave Mode of Production 4. The Feudal Mode of Production 8. Nationalism under Gandhi`s Leadership 9. Other Strands of the National Movement 10. Towards Freedom 5. Vassalage 6. Feudalism and the State 7. Feudalism in South ASIA 8. Peasant Production and Medieval Indian 11. India after Independence 9. Major Dynasties of North India and Feudalism 9789386806529 • 300 (Hb) • 2019 • ` 1600.00 9789386807052 • 300 (Hb) • 2018 • ` 795.00
History of Magic and Superstition Palaces, Forts and Walled Cities
Birendra Kumar Singh C. Bhushan Mishra
About the Book About the Book Since the emergence of the study of religion and the social sciences, magic has been From very early history to modern times, walls have often been necessary for cities to a central theme in the theoretical literature produced by scholars operating in these survive in an ever-changing world of invasion and conquest. Some settlements in the academic disciplines. Superstition is a pejorative term for any belief or practice that is Indus Valley Civilization were the first small cities to be fortified. In ancient Greece, irrational - i.e., it arises from ignorance, a misunderstanding of science or causality, a large stone walls had been built in Mycenaean Greece, such as the ancient site of positive belief in fate or magic, or fear of that which is unknown. "Superstition" also Mycenae (famous for the huge stone blocks of its 'cyclopean' walls). Fortifications are refers to religious beliefs or actions arising from irrationality. While we live in a military constructions or buildings designed for the defense of territories in warfare, technologically and scientifically advanced age, superstition is as widespread as and also used to solidify rule in a region during peace time. Humans have constructed ever. Throughout history, there have been examples of individuals who engaged in defensive works for many thousands of years, in a variety of increasingly complex practices that their societies called magic and who sometimes referred to themselves as magicians. Within designs. The arrival of explosive shells in the 19th century led to yet another stage in the evolution of fortification. modern occultism, there are many self-described magicians and people who practice magic. In this environment, Steel-and-concrete fortifications were common during the 19th and early 20th centuries. However the advances in the concept of magic has again changed, usually being defined as a technique for bringing about changes in the modern warfare since World War I have made large-scale fortifications obsolete in most situations. Through their physical world through the force of one's will. This valuable book discusses the meaning and causes of turbulent and blood-stained history, most castles changed hands many times with the shifting political fortunes of superstition, and offers a rational examination of astrology, fortune-telling, prophesies, Demonism, and magic. the age. Eventually, the growth of artillery and cannon fire reduced the defensive nature of castles but their administrative, and interestingly, romantic aspects continued to be significant. A palace is a grand residence, Contents especially a royal residence, or the home of a head of state or some other high-ranking dignitary. The present book 1. Introduction 2. Black Magic 3. What is Superstitions? 4. Irrational Beliefs 5. Astrology and Fortune Telling 6. The is an overview at the building of forts and castles, and their uses, throughout history and around the world. This Practice of Witchcraft 7. Superstition in India book will be an interesting information guide for students and historians. 9789386807045 • 300 (Hb) • 2018 • ` 795.00 Contents 1. Need and Origin of Fortification 2. War and The Sea Forts 3. Forts and Palaces in Europe 4. Forts and Palaces in Asia 5. Forts and Palaces in America 6. The Great Walled Cities of the World 7. Forts and Palaces in India. 9789386807038 • 300 (Hb) • 2018 • ` 795.00
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Peasant Struggles, Land Reforms Gateway to Indian Culture and Social Change Malabar 1836-1982 Prem Lata 2/Ed About the Book Radhakrishnan P. The Indian culture is a blend of customs, traditions, religions and languages, not just derived from its diverse states, but also from its Muslim and European rulers. The About the Book culture of India refers collectively to the thousands of distinct and unique cultures of all The product of painstaking, scholarly and systematic research undertaken in the late religions and communities present in India. India's languages, religions, dance, 1970's and early 1980's, this book provides a panoramic view of the dynamics of music, architecture, food, and customs differs from place to place within the country. peasant struggles, land reforms and social change in Kerala in general and its The Indian culture, often labeled as an amalgamation of several cultures, spans northern part Malabar in particular. The author in this well-researched, empirically rich across the Indian subcontinent and has been influenced by a history that is several book, begins with the general proposition that land reforms were no liberal gifts from millennia old. Many elements of India's diverse cultures, such as Indian religions, enlightened governments but have been historical processes necessitated by protracted peasant struggles. philosophy, cuisine, languages, martial arts, dance, music and movies have a profound impact across the Contents Indosphere, Greater India and world. Indian Culture and traditions are something which has now become 1. Introduction; 2. Land and Society in Pre-British Malabar; 3. Peasant Struggles and Land Reforms, 1836-1956; renowned all across the world. We all refer to India and its culture as something very diverse and unique. But 4. Peasant Struggles and Land Reforms, 1957-70; 5. Implementation of Land Reforms, 1970-81; 6. Land Reforms seldom do we give a thought to why things are done in certain specific ways. Indian Culture is full of several unique and Changes in Land System, 1970-79; 7. Land Reforms and Social Change, 1970-79; 8. Conclusion; customs and traditions, which outsiders might find really intriguing. Most of these originate from the Ancient References; Index. Indian scriptures and texts, which have dictated the way of life in India for thousands of years. This is an 9789386761224 • 300 (Hb) • 2018 • ` 1100.00 introductory book on Indian Culture evolved from ancient times to present changes. All those interested to learn about Indian culture will find the book useful. Panorama of Indian Festivals Contents 1. Indian Civilisation 2. A Brief Political History 3. Music Dance and Arts 4. Art and Craft 5. Food Customs 6. Indian Vivek Rana Cinema 7. Indian Festivals. 9789386806161 • 300 (Hb) • 2018 • ` 1495.00 About the Book India is a secular country where festivals from all sections of the society are celebrated with the same fervor and enthusiasm. The festivals of Hindus, Muslims, Christians, The Mystic Sadhus in India Sikhs and all other religions are celebrated by a large cross-section of the society. This book makes an attempt to discuss the importance, religious beliefs and the celebrating styles of these festivals. Bindeshwar Prasad Mandal
9788193354223 • 300 (Hb) • 2017 • ` 880.00 About the Book Mysticism is the practice of religious ecstasies (religious experiences during alternate states of consciousness), together with whatever ideologies, ethics, rites, myths, A Short History of Asia legends, and magic may be related to them. It may also refer to the attainment of 2/Ed insight in ultimate or hidden truths, and to human transformation supported by various practices and experiences. During the early modern period, the definition of Colin Mason mysticism grew to include a broad range of beliefs and ideologies related to "extraordinary experiences and states of mind". In modern times, "mysticism" has Contents acquired a limited definition, with broad applications, as meaning the aim at the "union List of Maps, List of Illustrations, Introduction, PART I: BEFORE IMPERIALISM, with the Absolute, the Infinite, or God". This limited definition has been applied to a wide range of religious Prehistory and the First Indian Civilisations, The Development of Indian Culture, Early traditions and practices, valuing "mystical experience" as a key element of mysticism. Broadly defined, mysticism South-East Asia, China: The Eternal Nation, Early Japan and the Tang Dynasty in can be found in all religious traditions, from indigenous religions and folk religions like shamanism, to organised China, The Awakening of Europe and the Challenge of Islam, Floodtide in China: The religions like the Abrahamic faiths and Indian religions, and modern spirituality, New Age and New Religious Song, Mongol and Ming Dynasties, China: Ebbtide, The Three Makers of Japan and Movements. This valuable book is the collection of life sketches of famous Indian mystics sadhus. the Tokugawa Period, PART II: THE WHITE MAN'S BURDEN, The Dominators and the Dominated, South-East Asia: The European and Chinese Incursions and Later History Contents of the Mainland Peoples, The Malay World: Majapahit and Malacca, Indonesia: The 1. Introduction 2. Types of Sadhus 3. Sadhu Customs and Duties 4. Sadhu Clothes and Markings 5. Sadhus Last Independent Kingdoms and the Extension of Dutch Rule, India Under Two Masters: The Grand Moguls and Lifestyle 6. Sadhu Religious Activities 7. Sadhus Lineage 8. Role of Himalaya and Indian Sadhus 9. Mystic and the East India Company, Gandhi's India: The Struggle for Liberty, PART III: THE MODERN NATIONS, World War Indian Philosophy 10. Famous Mystic Sadhus of India. Two and the End of Empire, South Asia: Freedom, Partition and Tragedy, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, 9789386806178 • 300 (Hb) • 2018 • ` 1495.00 China: Two Revolutions, Modern China: The Communist State, Indonesia: Sukarno and After, Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei, Japan: The Iron Triangle, Thailand: Two Hats - The Struggle for Democracy, The Philippines: Trouble in Paradise, Korea: Divided Nation, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, Burma: Rule By the Gun, Asia - Today and Tomorrow, Suggested Further Reading, Index. 9781403936129 • 328 (Pb) • 2005 • ` 995.00
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Peasant Struggles, Land Reforms Gateway to Indian Culture and Social Change Malabar 1836-1982 Prem Lata 2/Ed About the Book Radhakrishnan P. The Indian culture is a blend of customs, traditions, religions and languages, not just derived from its diverse states, but also from its Muslim and European rulers. The About the Book culture of India refers collectively to the thousands of distinct and unique cultures of all The product of painstaking, scholarly and systematic research undertaken in the late religions and communities present in India. India's languages, religions, dance, 1970's and early 1980's, this book provides a panoramic view of the dynamics of music, architecture, food, and customs differs from place to place within the country. peasant struggles, land reforms and social change in Kerala in general and its The Indian culture, often labeled as an amalgamation of several cultures, spans northern part Malabar in particular. The author in this well-researched, empirically rich across the Indian subcontinent and has been influenced by a history that is several book, begins with the general proposition that land reforms were no liberal gifts from millennia old. Many elements of India's diverse cultures, such as Indian religions, enlightened governments but have been historical processes necessitated by protracted peasant struggles. philosophy, cuisine, languages, martial arts, dance, music and movies have a profound impact across the Contents Indosphere, Greater India and world. Indian Culture and traditions are something which has now become 1. Introduction; 2. Land and Society in Pre-British Malabar; 3. Peasant Struggles and Land Reforms, 1836-1956; renowned all across the world. We all refer to India and its culture as something very diverse and unique. But 4. Peasant Struggles and Land Reforms, 1957-70; 5. Implementation of Land Reforms, 1970-81; 6. Land Reforms seldom do we give a thought to why things are done in certain specific ways. Indian Culture is full of several unique and Changes in Land System, 1970-79; 7. Land Reforms and Social Change, 1970-79; 8. Conclusion; customs and traditions, which outsiders might find really intriguing. Most of these originate from the Ancient References; Index. Indian scriptures and texts, which have dictated the way of life in India for thousands of years. This is an 9789386761224 • 300 (Hb) • 2018 • ` 1100.00 introductory book on Indian Culture evolved from ancient times to present changes. All those interested to learn about Indian culture will find the book useful. Panorama of Indian Festivals Contents 1. Indian Civilisation 2. A Brief Political History 3. Music Dance and Arts 4. Art and Craft 5. Food Customs 6. Indian Vivek Rana Cinema 7. Indian Festivals. 9789386806161 • 300 (Hb) • 2018 • ` 1495.00 About the Book India is a secular country where festivals from all sections of the society are celebrated with the same fervor and enthusiasm. The festivals of Hindus, Muslims, Christians, The Mystic Sadhus in India Sikhs and all other religions are celebrated by a large cross-section of the society. This book makes an attempt to discuss the importance, religious beliefs and the celebrating styles of these festivals. Bindeshwar Prasad Mandal
9788193354223 • 300 (Hb) • 2017 • ` 880.00 About the Book Mysticism is the practice of religious ecstasies (religious experiences during alternate states of consciousness), together with whatever ideologies, ethics, rites, myths, A Short History of Asia legends, and magic may be related to them. It may also refer to the attainment of 2/Ed insight in ultimate or hidden truths, and to human transformation supported by various practices and experiences. During the early modern period, the definition of Colin Mason mysticism grew to include a broad range of beliefs and ideologies related to "extraordinary experiences and states of mind". In modern times, "mysticism" has Contents acquired a limited definition, with broad applications, as meaning the aim at the "union List of Maps, List of Illustrations, Introduction, PART I: BEFORE IMPERIALISM, with the Absolute, the Infinite, or God". This limited definition has been applied to a wide range of religious Prehistory and the First Indian Civilisations, The Development of Indian Culture, Early traditions and practices, valuing "mystical experience" as a key element of mysticism. Broadly defined, mysticism South-East Asia, China: The Eternal Nation, Early Japan and the Tang Dynasty in can be found in all religious traditions, from indigenous religions and folk religions like shamanism, to organised China, The Awakening of Europe and the Challenge of Islam, Floodtide in China: The religions like the Abrahamic faiths and Indian religions, and modern spirituality, New Age and New Religious Song, Mongol and Ming Dynasties, China: Ebbtide, The Three Makers of Japan and Movements. This valuable book is the collection of life sketches of famous Indian mystics sadhus. the Tokugawa Period, PART II: THE WHITE MAN'S BURDEN, The Dominators and the Dominated, South-East Asia: The European and Chinese Incursions and Later History Contents of the Mainland Peoples, The Malay World: Majapahit and Malacca, Indonesia: The 1. Introduction 2. Types of Sadhus 3. Sadhu Customs and Duties 4. Sadhu Clothes and Markings 5. Sadhus Last Independent Kingdoms and the Extension of Dutch Rule, India Under Two Masters: The Grand Moguls and Lifestyle 6. Sadhu Religious Activities 7. Sadhus Lineage 8. Role of Himalaya and Indian Sadhus 9. Mystic and the East India Company, Gandhi's India: The Struggle for Liberty, PART III: THE MODERN NATIONS, World War Indian Philosophy 10. Famous Mystic Sadhus of India. Two and the End of Empire, South Asia: Freedom, Partition and Tragedy, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, 9789386806178 • 300 (Hb) • 2018 • ` 1495.00 China: Two Revolutions, Modern China: The Communist State, Indonesia: Sukarno and After, Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei, Japan: The Iron Triangle, Thailand: Two Hats - The Struggle for Democracy, The Philippines: Trouble in Paradise, Korea: Divided Nation, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, Burma: Rule By the Gun, Asia - Today and Tomorrow, Suggested Further Reading, Index. 9781403936129 • 328 (Pb) • 2005 • ` 995.00
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/keZ dk lekt'kkL= izkphu Hkkjrh; dyk] LFkkiR; ,oa lkfgR;% ,d fogaxe n`f"V dey Lo:i JhokLro jktohj flag iqLrd ds fo"k; esa èkeZ dk lekt'kkL=k] èkkfeZd izFkkvksa] lkekftd 9789386806161 • 300 (Hb) • 2018 • ` 1495.00 6 www.anebooks.com www.anebooks.com 7 ART, HISTORY & CULTURE ART, HISTORY & CULTURE /keZ dk lekt'kkL= izkphu Hkkjrh; dyk] LFkkiR; ,oa lkfgR;% ,d fogaxe n`f"V dey Lo:i JhokLro jktohj flag iqLrd ds fo"k; esa èkeZ dk lekt'kkL=k] èkkfeZd izFkkvksa] lkekftd 9789386806161 • 300 (Hb) • 2018 • ` 1495.00 6 www.anebooks.com www.anebooks.com 7 ART, HISTORY & CULTURE ART, HISTORY & CULTURE Hkkjrh; fyfi ,oa vfHkys[k e/;dkyhu dyk ,oa laLÑfr ,d losZ{k.k equs'k dqekj iqLrd ds fo"k; esa /khjt dqekj jko fyfi ;k ys[ku iz.kkyh dk vFkZ gksrk gS fdlh Hkh Hkk"kk dh fy[kkoV ;k fy[kus dk 9789386761064 • 300 (Hb) • 2018 • ` 595.00 8 www.anebooks.com www.anebooks.com 9 ART, HISTORY & CULTURE ART, HISTORY & CULTURE Hkkjrh; fyfi ,oa vfHkys[k e/;dkyhu dyk ,oa laLÑfr ,d losZ{k.k equs'k dqekj iqLrd ds fo"k; esa /khjt dqekj jko fyfi ;k ys[ku iz.kkyh dk vFkZ gksrk gS fdlh Hkh Hkk"kk dh fy[kkoV ;k fy[kus dk 9789386761064 • 300 (Hb) • 2018 • ` 595.00 8 www.anebooks.com www.anebooks.com 9 ART, HISTORY & CULTURE PHILOSOPHY & RELIGION izkphu Hkkjr ds eafnj Handbook of Hinduism LFkkiR;dyk ds thoar mnkgj.k Ancient to Contemporary equs'k dqekj M.V. Nadkarni About the Book iqLrd ds fo"k; esa Hinduism is much misunderstood, not only by non-Hindus but also by Hindus Hkkjrh; fHkfÙkfp=kksa dh dgkuh mruh gh iqjkuh gS] ftruh Hkkjrh; ewfrZ;ksa dhA cfYd ;g mlls Hkh iqjkuh themselves. It has been tried to be defined in terms of rules of purity and pollution, caste hierarchy, Brahminism, idolatry, ritualism, cow-worship, other-worldliness gks ldrh gS D;ksafd fp=k cukuk ewfrZ;ksa dh rqyuk esa T;knk vklku gksrk gSA ;g dgkuh vkt ls djhc ik¡p and amorality! That is, anything which Hinduism is not. Some have even doubts if it gtkj lky igys 'kq: gksrh gS] vkSj vxj ge taxyh f'kdkfj;ksa dh rLohjksa dk mYys[k djsa rks ;g nl gtkj is a religion at all! This book has, therefore, taken upon itself the task of clearing lky ls Hkh T;knk iqjkuh gSaA ij ewfrZ;ksa vkSj fp=kksa ds bfrgkl esa ,oa nksuksa ds fodkl ds rjhdksa esa dqN such doubts and misunderstandings. It explains in Part I what really Hinduism is vUrj Hkh jgk gSA ewfrZ;k¡ gesa 'kq: ls gh vk'p;Z ds uewuksa ds :i esa feyrh gSa] ij fp=k ewfrZ;ksa dh rjg] and what it is not. It involves an exposition of the concept of the Divine and Its vkjEHk esa cgqr euksgkjh ugha feyrsA gkyk¡fd vius ns'k dh igyh ewfrZ;ksa ls igys ds fp=k gtkjksa D;k nlksa gtkjksa cjl T;knk iqjkus gSaA relation to the world and the Self, and related Saadhanaa – ways of realizing the Divine as per Hinduism. Hinduism insists on being truthful, compassionate and generous, irrespective of whether one is interested in Saadhanaa. Hence there is a separate chapter on the moral philosophy of Hinduism. Among other things, it goes into social vuqØe engagement and environmental sensitivity of Hinduism. The book then explains why Hinduism is neither izLrkouk 1- fo"k; cksèk 2- izkphu xqQk eafnjksa dh LFkkiR; dyk 3- txUukFk efUnj dh LFkkiR; dyk 4- ehuk{kh lqUnjs'oj efUnj dh Brahminism nor caste system. With due documentation, it shows that Hinduism is actually opposed to the caste LFkkiR; dyk 5- dkek[;k eafnj dh LFkkiR; dyk 6- iq"dj eafnj dh LFkkiR; dyk 7- dsnkjukFk efUnj dh LFkkiR; dyk 8- cnzhukFk eafnj system and its hierarchy. dh LFkkiR; dyk 9- lk¡ph dh LFkkiR; dyk 10- lkjukFk dh LFkkiR; dyk 11- [ktqjkgks ds eafnjksa dh LFkkiR; dyk 12- dks.kkdZ ds lw;Z Contents eafnj dh LFkkiR; dyk 13 jkeukFkLokeh eafnj dh LFkkiR; dyk 14- fpnacje eafnj dh LFkkiR; dyk15- lkseukFk eafnj dh LFkkiR; dyk Blessings by Swami Harshananda, Preface, Key to Transliteration and Pronunciation, Part I : What Is Hinduism 16- fr#ifr ckykth efUnj dh LFkkiR; dyk 17- c`gnh'oj efUnj dh LFkkiR; dyk 18- Jh v¸;Iik eafnj 19- in~eukHk Lokeh eafnj and What Is Not 1. Introduction 2. Theology and Metaphysics of Hinduism 3. Moral Philosophy of Hinduism 20- y{e.ks'oj egknso eafnj 4. Sadhana in Hinduism 5. Caste System is not Hinduism Part II: Dynamics of Hinduism 6. Dynamics of Hinduism: 9788193355916 • 300 (Hb) • 2017 • ` 880.00 Continuity and Change 7. Ancient and Classical Phase 8. Bhakti Movements 9. Modern and Contemporary Phase, References, Glossary, Name Index, Subject Index, Index to Shlokas, Songs and Poems 9789382127604 • 364 (Hb) • 2016 • ` 1495.00 Lo.kZ ;qxhu Hkkjrh; lekt ,oa laLÑfr Hinduism jkgqy feJk A Gandhian Perspective 2/Ed iqLrd ds fo"k; esa M.V. Nadkarni xqIr dky dks Lo.kZ ;qx] Dykfldy ;qx ,oa iSjhDyhu ;qx dgk tkrk gSA viuh ftu fo'ks"krkvksa ds dkj.k Reviews xqIrdky dks ^Lo.kZdky* dgk tkrk gS] os bl izdkj gSaµlkfgR;] foKku ,oa dyk ds mRd"kZ dk dky] ....The book is a 'Must Read' for its thought provoking analysis and valuable insights... Hkkjrh; laLÑfr ds izpkj izlkj dk dky] èkkfeZd lfg".kqrk ,oa vkfFkZd le`f) dk dky] Js"B 'kklu Prof. K.T. Pandurangi (Former Professor of Sanskrit, Bangalore University, O;oLFkk ,oa egku lezkVksa ds mn; dk dky ,oa jktuhfrd ,drk dk dky vkfnA tSlsµvkj-,l- 'kekZ] Vice-Chairman & Hon. Director Dvaita Vedanta Foundation, Bangalore.) Mh-Mh- dkS'kEch ,oa MkW- jksfeyk Fkkij xqIr ds ^Lo.kZ ;qx* dh ladYiuk dks fujkèkkj fl) djrs gSa D;ksafd “ ... Your perspective is much broader than Gandhiji's and much fuller.' muds vuqlkj ;g dky lkeUrokn dh mUufr] uxjksa ds iru] O;kikj ,oa okf.kT; ds iru rFkk vkfFkZd voufr dk dky FkkA Prof. G S Amur (Eminent Critic & Kannada Writer) vuqØe “This definitive work on Hinduism is marked by high scholarship and penetrating analysis. The book takes a izLrkouk 1- fo"k;&cks/k 2- tkudkjh ds òksr 3- 'kklu izcUèk 4- Lo.kZ;qxhu Hkkjrh; lekt 5 /kkfeZd thou] jhfrfjokt ,oa ijEijk,¡ critical look at Hinduism with a rare measure of objectivity and without any rancour towards other religions. It is a 6- dyk ,oa LFkkiR; 7- vkfFkZd thou 8- lkfgR; ,oa f'k{kk] lanHkZ&xzUFk lwph masterly documentation of numerous corrective processes helping the Hindu society to assimilate modernity, 9788193355909 • 300 (Hb) • 2017 • ` 880.00 pluralism and secular modes of governance. Truly, a book Gandhiji, who figures in the subtitle of the book, would be proud of!! ” Prof. V M Rao (Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bangalore) “In my many years of listening to people talk on religion, dialogue and harmony, I was rarely as inspired and impressed as I was with your thoughts. ... very balanced, insightful and lofty way of thinking and expression.” Prof. Ali Khwaja (Chairman-Banjara Academy, Hon. Director- Helping Hand) 9788180522873 • 544 (Pb) • 2008 • ` 395.00 10 www.anebooks.com www.anebooks.com 11 ART, HISTORY & CULTURE PHILOSOPHY & RELIGION izkphu Hkkjr ds eafnj Handbook of Hinduism LFkkiR;dyk ds thoar mnkgj.k Ancient to Contemporary equs'k dqekj M.V. Nadkarni About the Book iqLrd ds fo"k; esa Hinduism is much misunderstood, not only by non-Hindus but also by Hindus Hkkjrh; fHkfÙkfp=kksa dh dgkuh mruh gh iqjkuh gS] ftruh Hkkjrh; ewfrZ;ksa dhA cfYd ;g mlls Hkh iqjkuh themselves. It has been tried to be defined in terms of rules of purity and pollution, caste hierarchy, Brahminism, idolatry, ritualism, cow-worship, other-worldliness gks ldrh gS D;ksafd fp=k cukuk ewfrZ;ksa dh rqyuk esa T;knk vklku gksrk gSA ;g dgkuh vkt ls djhc ik¡p and amorality! That is, anything which Hinduism is not. Some have even doubts if it gtkj lky igys 'kq: gksrh gS] vkSj vxj ge taxyh f'kdkfj;ksa dh rLohjksa dk mYys[k djsa rks ;g nl gtkj is a religion at all! This book has, therefore, taken upon itself the task of clearing lky ls Hkh T;knk iqjkuh gSaA ij ewfrZ;ksa vkSj fp=kksa ds bfrgkl esa ,oa nksuksa ds fodkl ds rjhdksa esa dqN such doubts and misunderstandings. It explains in Part I what really Hinduism is vUrj Hkh jgk gSA ewfrZ;k¡ gesa 'kq: ls gh vk'p;Z ds uewuksa ds :i esa feyrh gSa] ij fp=k ewfrZ;ksa dh rjg] and what it is not. It involves an exposition of the concept of the Divine and Its vkjEHk esa cgqr euksgkjh ugha feyrsA gkyk¡fd vius ns'k dh igyh ewfrZ;ksa ls igys ds fp=k gtkjksa D;k nlksa gtkjksa cjl T;knk iqjkus gSaA relation to the world and the Self, and related Saadhanaa – ways of realizing the Divine as per Hinduism. Hinduism insists on being truthful, compassionate and generous, irrespective of whether one is interested in Saadhanaa. Hence there is a separate chapter on the moral philosophy of Hinduism. Among other things, it goes into social vuqØe engagement and environmental sensitivity of Hinduism. The book then explains why Hinduism is neither izLrkouk 1- fo"k; cksèk 2- izkphu xqQk eafnjksa dh LFkkiR; dyk 3- txUukFk efUnj dh LFkkiR; dyk 4- ehuk{kh lqUnjs'oj efUnj dh Brahminism nor caste system. With due documentation, it shows that Hinduism is actually opposed to the caste LFkkiR; dyk 5- dkek[;k eafnj dh LFkkiR; dyk 6- iq"dj eafnj dh LFkkiR; dyk 7- dsnkjukFk efUnj dh LFkkiR; dyk 8- cnzhukFk eafnj system and its hierarchy. dh LFkkiR; dyk 9- lk¡ph dh LFkkiR; dyk 10- lkjukFk dh LFkkiR; dyk 11- [ktqjkgks ds eafnjksa dh LFkkiR; dyk 12- dks.kkdZ ds lw;Z Contents eafnj dh LFkkiR; dyk 13 jkeukFkLokeh eafnj dh LFkkiR; dyk 14- fpnacje eafnj dh LFkkiR; dyk15- lkseukFk eafnj dh LFkkiR; dyk Blessings by Swami Harshananda, Preface, Key to Transliteration and Pronunciation, Part I : What Is Hinduism 16- fr#ifr ckykth efUnj dh LFkkiR; dyk 17- c`gnh'oj efUnj dh LFkkiR; dyk 18- Jh v¸;Iik eafnj 19- in~eukHk Lokeh eafnj and What Is Not 1. Introduction 2. Theology and Metaphysics of Hinduism 3. Moral Philosophy of Hinduism 20- y{e.ks'oj egknso eafnj 4. Sadhana in Hinduism 5. Caste System is not Hinduism Part II: Dynamics of Hinduism 6. Dynamics of Hinduism: 9788193355916 • 300 (Hb) • 2017 • ` 880.00 Continuity and Change 7. Ancient and Classical Phase 8. Bhakti Movements 9. Modern and Contemporary Phase, References, Glossary, Name Index, Subject Index, Index to Shlokas, Songs and Poems 9789382127604 • 364 (Hb) • 2016 • ` 1495.00 Lo.kZ ;qxhu Hkkjrh; lekt ,oa laLÑfr Hinduism jkgqy feJk A Gandhian Perspective 2/Ed iqLrd ds fo"k; esa M.V. Nadkarni xqIr dky dks Lo.kZ ;qx] Dykfldy ;qx ,oa iSjhDyhu ;qx dgk tkrk gSA viuh ftu fo'ks"krkvksa ds dkj.k Reviews xqIrdky dks ^Lo.kZdky* dgk tkrk gS] os bl izdkj gSaµlkfgR;] foKku ,oa dyk ds mRd"kZ dk dky] ....The book is a 'Must Read' for its thought provoking analysis and valuable insights... Hkkjrh; laLÑfr ds izpkj izlkj dk dky] èkkfeZd lfg".kqrk ,oa vkfFkZd le`f) dk dky] Js"B 'kklu Prof. K.T. Pandurangi (Former Professor of Sanskrit, Bangalore University, O;oLFkk ,oa egku lezkVksa ds mn; dk dky ,oa jktuhfrd ,drk dk dky vkfnA tSlsµvkj-,l- 'kekZ] Vice-Chairman & Hon. Director Dvaita Vedanta Foundation, Bangalore.) Mh-Mh- dkS'kEch ,oa MkW- jksfeyk Fkkij xqIr ds ^Lo.kZ ;qx* dh ladYiuk dks fujkèkkj fl) djrs gSa D;ksafd “ ... Your perspective is much broader than Gandhiji's and much fuller.' muds vuqlkj ;g dky lkeUrokn dh mUufr] uxjksa ds iru] O;kikj ,oa okf.kT; ds iru rFkk vkfFkZd voufr dk dky FkkA Prof. G S Amur (Eminent Critic & Kannada Writer) vuqØe “This definitive work on Hinduism is marked by high scholarship and penetrating analysis. The book takes a izLrkouk 1- fo"k;&cks/k 2- tkudkjh ds òksr 3- 'kklu izcUèk 4- Lo.kZ;qxhu Hkkjrh; lekt 5 /kkfeZd thou] jhfrfjokt ,oa ijEijk,¡ critical look at Hinduism with a rare measure of objectivity and without any rancour towards other religions. It is a 6- dyk ,oa LFkkiR; 7- vkfFkZd thou 8- lkfgR; ,oa f'k{kk] lanHkZ&xzUFk lwph masterly documentation of numerous corrective processes helping the Hindu society to assimilate modernity, 9788193355909 • 300 (Hb) • 2017 • ` 880.00 pluralism and secular modes of governance. Truly, a book Gandhiji, who figures in the subtitle of the book, would be proud of!! ” Prof. V M Rao (Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bangalore) “In my many years of listening to people talk on religion, dialogue and harmony, I was rarely as inspired and impressed as I was with your thoughts. ... very balanced, insightful and lofty way of thinking and expression.” Prof. Ali Khwaja (Chairman-Banjara Academy, Hon. Director- Helping Hand) 9788180522873 • 544 (Pb) • 2008 • ` 395.00 10 www.anebooks.com www.anebooks.com 11 ART, HISTORY & CULTURE Swami Vivekananda An Iconoclastic Ascetic Ajeet Jawed About the Book Swami Vivekananda one of the greatest sons of modern India, not only gave a revolutionary turn to our struggle for freedom but also suggested the principles for the reconstruction of future independent India. A careful study of his ideas and activities reveal that he was far ahead of his times and was an iconoclast in every arena. He was an ascetic but guided by reason, a Hindu saint but stood for a new religion with Islamic body and Vedantic brain, a patriot to whom Mother India was the goddess, a masiha of the masses who sought to place people of the lower-rung at the helm of national affairs, a preacher of love who asked his followers to fight against all injustices and intolerance. Contents • Preface • Swami Vivekananda: The Man in the Making • Social Ideas • An Iconoclastic Ascetic • Swami Vivekananda: An Apostle of Harmony • A Passionate Patriot • Masiha of the Masses • Conclusion • Bibliography • Index. 9788180521959 • 300 (Hb) • 2017 • ` 880.00 Raj Orators Speeches of Eminent Indians During the Raj B.G. Tandon Contents Dedications, Acknowledgements, Preface Part 1 ORATORS • The Art of Oratory • The Raj • The Predecessors of Gandhi • Gandhi and His Contemporaries • The Successors of Gandhi • An Overview PART 2 ORATIONS • Raja Rammohun Roy (1772-1833) • Dwarkanath Tagore (1794-1846) • Ram Gopal Ghose (1815-1868) • Michael Madhusudan Dutt (1824-1873) • Rajendra Lala Mitra (1824-1891) • Dada Bhai Naoroji (1825-1917) • Christo Das Pal (1834-1889) • Keshub Chunder Sen (1838-1884) • Mahadev Govind Ranade (1842-1901) • Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee (1844-1906) • Budrudin Tyabji (1844-1906) • Rash Bihari Ghose (1845-1921) • Pheroze Shah Mehta (1845-1915) • Ananda Mohan Bose (1846-1906) • Surendranath Banerjea (1848-1925) • Romesh Chunder Dutt (1848-1909) • Lal Mohan Ghose (1849-1909) • Kashinath Trimbak Telang (1850-1893) • Bal Gangadhar Tilak (1856-1920) • Bipin Chandra Pal (1858-1932) • Motilal Nehru (1861-1931) • Madan Mohan Malaviya (1861-1946) • Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941) • Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902) • Lala Lajpat Rai (1865-1928) • Gopal Krishna Gokhale (1866-1915) • Srinivasa Sastri (1869-1946) • Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948) • Chittaranjan Das (1870-1925) • Sri Aurobindo Ghose (1872-1950) • Bhula Bhai Desai (1877-1946) • Sarojini Naidu (1879-1949) • Chakravarti Rajagopalachari (1879-1972) • Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (1888-1975) • Jawaharlal Nehru (1889-1964) • Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (1891-1956) 9788180520655 • 300 (Hb) • 2010 • ` 695.00 Publishers • Distributors New Delhi Chennai 4821, Parwana Bhawan, 1st Floor, 24 Ansari Road, Avantika Niwas, 1st Floor, 19 Doraiswamy Road, Darya Ganj, New Delhi - 110 002, INDIA T. 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