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80 Questions to Understand India
While this does not deny the importance of faith, it reveals how all religions have been seized by the vested interests professional priests who claim to be God’s sole selling agents. This has led to distortions and superstitions that the founding sages would hate. These five people are the creators of religion: The founder prophets, the apostels and priests, as well as the rulers and wealthy patrons. Finally, there is the common man whose offerings and sacrifices make places of worship so prosperous. It is also discussed how the environment, food sources, technology, social change, and political forces have influenced people around the globe.
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Aastha : Hindu Dharm mein 40 Prabodhan
What is it that makes Hindus so ritualistic. Is it because they worship idols? Is it possible for Hindus to be vegetarians? What makes a Hindu prayer different to a Christian or Muslim prayer? Is Hindu culture destroyed by the Muslim invasion of a thousand years back? This Hindi translation of Devdutt Pattanaik’s bestseller answers key questions about Hindu philosophy and Indian history. It also explores the sometimes curious customs, beliefs, and other aspects of Hinduism. Aastha: Hindu Dharm mein40 Prabodhan is a charming and eye-opening introduction for many who are curious about one of the most widely practiced religions in the world.
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Adiyogi:The Source of Yoga
“Shiva doesn’t mean religion. Shiva is responsible — we have the power to control our own lives. Sadhguru Shi-va’ means ‘that which cannot be’, a primordial emptyness. Shiva is also the Adiyogi who was the first to perceive this emptiness. Adiyogi is myth and symbol, historical figure and living presence. He is also a creator and destroyer, a cosmic dancer, passionate lover and passionate lover. This extraordinary book is a tribute by a living yogai to Shiva, the Adiyogi; a chronicle by a contemporary mystic of the progenitor and founder of mysticism. Science and philosophy blend seamlessly here, as do silence and sound and question and answer. This book captures the unspoken enigma of Adiyogi with a spellbinding array of words and ideas that will transform one.
“Shiva doesn’t mean religion. Shiva is responsible — we have the power to control our own lives. Sadhguru Shi-va’ means ‘that which cannot be’, a primordial emptyness. Shiva is also the Adiyogi who was the first to perceive this emptiness. Adiyogi is myth and symbol, historical figure and living presence. He is also a creator and destroyer, a cosmic dancer, passionate lover and passionate lover. This extraordinary book is a tribute by a living yogai to Shiva, the Adiyogi; a chronicle by a contemporary mystic of the progenitor and preserver of mysticism. Science and philosophy blend seamlessly here, as do silence and sound and question and answer. This book captures the unspoken enigma of Adiyogi with a spellbinding array of words and ideas that will transform one.SKU: PRK9352643929 -
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Art of Communicating, The (Lead Title)
Thich Nhat Hnh was born in Hue, Vietnam. He is a Buddhist Zen Master and poet as well as a scholar and human rights activist. Martin Luther King nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1967. He established the Van Hanh Buddhist University, the School of Youth and Social Service, and the Plum Village Buddhist Community and Meditation Centre in France. This was where he lived many years. Many of his books, including Peace is Every Step and Old Path White Clouds, have been praised. He currently resides at the Tu Hieu Temple, Vietnam, where he was ordained as a priest when he turned sixteen.
“Thich Nhat Hanh shows how to connect personal, inner and earth peace” The Dalai Lama. How can we express what we really mean? How can we learn compassion and understanding by listening? Thich Nhat Hanh, a celebrated Zen master, shares five steps for truly mindful communication. The world’s most famous monk, Thich Nhat Hanh, has created a guide for communicating with yourself, other people, and the world based on his experiences working with families, couples, and colleagues. Time: “The monk who taught mindfulness to the world”SKU: PRK1846044007 -
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Awadh Ki Tharu Janjati : Sanskar Evam Kala
आदिवासी थारू जनजाति’ भारत-नेपाल सीमा के दोनों तरफ़ तराई क्षेत्र में घने जंगलों के बीच निवास करती है जो कि भारत की प्रमुख जनजातियों में से उत्तर भारत की एक प्रमुख जनजाति है। उत्तर प्रदेश के अवध क्षेत्र के तीन ज़िलों लखीमपुर खीरी, बहराइच व गोण्डा में थारू जनजाति निवास करती है। जहाँ अवध क्षेत्र मर्यादा पुरुषोत्तम भगवान श्रीराम जी का जन्म स्थान पावन धाम प्राचीन धार्मिक धर्म नगरी है और मेरा परम सौभाग्य है कि मेरा जन्म अवध के अयोध्या में हुआ है। वहीं अवध क्षेत्र की एक विशेषता रही है। थारू जनजाति का आवासित होना उनकी समृद्धि, संस्कृति व लोक परम्परा से युक्त उनका इतिहास गौरवशाली होना इनकी कला और संस्कृति का हमारी लोक संस्कृति के साथ घनिष्ठ सम्पर्क है। थारू जनजाति की सभ्यता, संस्कृति, संस्कार, लोक कला अपने आप में लालित्यपूर्ण विधा है। इसका प्राचीन इतिहास से लेकर आधुनिक इतिहास तक विस्तार है लेकिन कतिपय कारणों से यह अभी तक समृद्ध कला प्रकाश में नहीं आयी है। इनकी संस्कृति, सभ्यता अभी तक पूरे अवध और उसके बाहर भी प्रकाश में नहीं आयी है और ना ही प्रचार-प्रसार हुआ है। मेरा लक्ष्य है कि थारू जनजाति की लोक कला संस्कृति और लोक जीवन पद्धति जो कि हमारे अवध का एक गौरवशाली अंग है, इस पुस्तक के माध्यम से जन सामान्य में प्रस्तुत करने का प्रयास किया गया है। थारू जनजाति एक जनजाति ही नहीं एक लोक परम्परा है, इसको एक जाति के रूप में जब हम देखते हैं, तो पाते हैं कि इन्होंने हमारी एक विरासत को सँभाल कर रखा है जो अभी तक बची हुई और सुरक्षित है। इस संस्कृति, कला और परम्परा को नयी पीढ़ी तक पहुँचाने, सुरक्षित रखने के उद्देश्य से यह सर्वेक्षण का कार्य किया गया है। थारू जनजाति राणा, कठरिया, चौधरी तीन जनजातियों में बँटी है। थारू जनजाति के लोग अवध की संस्कृति को अपनाते हुए राजस्थान के राजपूत राजा महाराणा प्रताप सिंह का वंशज मानते हैं। थारू हिन्दू धर्म को मानते हैं व हिन्दू धर्म के सभी त्योहारों को परम्परागत ढंग से मनाते हैं। यह लोग रीति-रिवाज, पहनावा, लोक नृत्य, गायन, परम्परागत ढंग से करते हैं। ये अपने सभी त्योहार मिलकर गाँव के सभी लोग एकत्रित होकर समवेत नृत्य व गायन के साथ मनाते हैं। थारू जनजाति लोक कला व हस्तशिल्प में बहुत पारंगत है-यह लोग टोकरी बुनना, रस्सी बुनना, डलिया बुनना, चटाई बुनना, कम्बल, बैग, दरी, लहंगा, ओढ़नी आदि परम्परागत ढंग से बनाते हैं। थारू जनजाति के लोगों का प्रमुख व्यवसाय कृषि, पशुपालन, मछली मारना है। सर्वप्रथम मैं इस शोध सर्वेक्षण हेतु भगवान तुल्य, प्रत्यक्ष रूप से विद्यमान मेरे पिताजी श्री परमानन्द दास व माता श्रीमती उषा देवी जी के प्रति कृतज्ञता व्यक्त करती हूँ कि उन्होंने सदैव शुभ आशीष, साहस, प्रेरणा व दिशा प्रदान की। यह कार्य आपके मार्गदर्शन से ही सम्भव हो पाया है। आप सभी सहयोगी मित्रगण के प्रति अपनी कृतज्ञता व्यक्त करती हूँ। आप सभी के निरन्तर सहयोग, प्रेरणा, उत्साह, सहृदयता का सम्बल मिलता रहा जो इस शोध सर्वेक्षण कार्य को पूरा करने का कारण बना। मैं आपकी बहुत बहुत आभारी हूँ। मैं आशा करती हूँ ‘अवध की थारू जनजाति : संस्कार एवं कला’ अवध के सभी जन के साथ भारतीय संस्कृति के लिए उपयोगी सिद्ध होगी।
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Behold, I Make All Things New: How Judaism, Christianity & Islam Affirm The Dignity Of Queer Identit
Religion and Religious BooksBehold, I Make All Things New: How Judaism, Christianity & Islam Affirm The Dignity Of Queer Identit
Devdutt Pattanaik illustrates, writes and gives lectures about the importance of mythology for modern times. Since 1996, he has written more than thirty books and 700 columns about how stories, symbols, and rituals create the subjective truth (myths), of modern and ancient cultures. His books include 7 Secrets of Hindu Calendar Art, Myth=Mithya (Westland), Jaya: An Illustrated Retelling of The Mahabharata (Penguin), Sita : An Illustrated Retelling of The Ramayana (Penguin), Olympus : An Indian Retelling of Greek Myths(Penguin), Business Sutra : A Very Indian Approach To Management (Alemh), My Gita/Rupa and Devlok (Patt Pattanaik with Devdut Pattanaik) Visit devdutt.com for more information.
A historic panel discussion was held at the Festival of Theology in Sweden in 2015. The panel discussion was meant to explore the sacred texts of Abrahamic faiths, Judaism and Christianity, regarding human sexuality. The result of this effort is I Make All Things New. This landmark work recasts religion, especially Abrahamic faiths, as an ally and an opponent of queer equality. It also significantly informs both secular and legal movements around the world for LGBTQ rights. It is similar to I Am Divine, so Are You (2017) which presented perspectives on sexuality from the Karmic religions of Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism and Hinduism. This book also played a significant role in the Indian Penal Code’s Section 377 being read down. These two books, which are both groundbreaking, expand the discussion between world religions about human sexuality to an entirely global level.SKU: PRK9353574550 -
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Being in Love
OSHO is well-known for his groundbreaking contribution to the science and practice of inner transformation. He continues to inspire millions worldwide as they seek to find a new way to personal spirituality that is self-directed, responsive to modern life’s challenges. The Sunday Times of London called him one of the “1,000 Makers of the Twentieth Century,” while Tom Robbins, a novelist, described him as “the most dangerous man since Jesus Christ.” To learn more about Osho and his work please visit osho.
What is love? Osho, one of the most innovative thinkers of our times, challenges us to question what we know about love. He opens the door to a natural, satisfying, and unattached love. Osho’s wit, humor and understanding are a great combination. He challenges us to question the negative patterns of our relationships and help us find the true meaning of love. Osho says, “By the time you’re ready to explore the world love, you have so much rubbish about it that you don’t know how to find the true love you want” Osho offers new ways to love.SKU: PRK0307451262
