Author: Chintaman Vinayak VaidyaPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Epic poetry, Indic
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
The Riddle of the Ramayana
Author: Chintaman Vinayak VaidyaPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Epic poetry, Indic
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
The Ramayana and Mahabharata Condensed into English Verse
Author: Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 048614352X
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
Two great epics of the ancient Hindus: the Ramayana, recounting the adventures of a banished prince, and the Mahabharata, based on the legends surrounding a war. Condensed version features selections linked with short notes.
Ancient India
Author: Ramesh Chandra MajumdarPublisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
ISBN: 9788120804364
Category : India
Languages : en
Pages : 580
Book Description
This is a comprehensive, intelligible and interesting portrait of Ancient Indian History and Civilization from a national historical point of view. The work is divided into three broad divisions of the natural course of cultural development in Ancient India: (1) From the prehistoric age to 600 B.C., (2) From 600 B.C. to 300 A.D., (3) From 300 A.D. to 1200 A.D. The work describes the political, economic, religious and cultural conditions of the country, the expansionist activities, the colonisation schemes of her rulers in the Far East. Political theories and administrative organizations are also discussed but more stress has been laid on the religious, literary and cultural aspects of Ancient India. The book is of a more advanced type. It would meet the needs not only of general readers but also of earnest students who require a thorough grasp of the essential facts and features before taking up specialized study in any branch of the subject. It would also fulfil requirements of the candidates for competitive examinations in which Ancient Indian History and culture is a prescribed subject.
The Rāmāyaṇa of Vālmīki: An Epic of Ancient India, Volume V
Author: Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691173915
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 601
Book Description
The fifth and most popular book of the Ramayana of Valmiki, the Sundarakanda, recounts the adventures of the monkey hero Hanuman in leaping across the ocean to the island citadel of Lanka. Once there, he scours the city for the abducted Princess Sita. The poet vividly describes the opulence of the court of the demon king, Ravana, the beauty of his harem, and the hideous deformity of Sita's wardresses. After witnessing Sita's stern rejection of Ravana's blandishments, Hanuman reveals himself to the princess and restores her hope of rescue. The great monkey then wreaks havoc on the royal park and fights a series of hair-raising battles with Ravana's generals. Permitting himself to be captured by the warrior Indrajit, Hanuman is led into the presence of Ravana, whom he admonishes for his lechery. His tail is set ablaze, but he escapes his bonds and leaping from rooftop to rooftop, sets fire to the city. Taking leave of Sita, Hanuman once more leaps the ocean to rejoin his monkey companions. This is the fifth volume translated from the critical edition of the Valmiki Ramayana. It contains an extensive introduction, exhaustive notes, and a comprehensive bibliography.
A History of India
Author: Vāman Somnārāyan DalālPublisher:
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Category : India
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
A History of India from the Earliest Times
Author: Vaman Somnarayan DalalPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : India
Languages : en
Pages : 426
Book Description
Riddles in Hinduism
Author: Bhimrao Ramji AmbedkarPublisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781720165934
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Ambedkar was a prolific student, earning doctorates in economics from both Columbia University and the London School of Economics, and gained a reputation as a scholar for his research in law, economics and political science. In his early career he was an economist, professor, and lawyer. His later life was marked by his political activities; he became involved in campaigning and negotiations for India's independence, publishing journals, advocating political rights and social freedom for Dalits, and contributing significantly to the establishment of the state of India. In 1956 he converted to Buddhism, initiating mass conversions of Dalits.
The Bookseller
Author: The Maha-Bodhi
Author: Encyclopaedia of Religion and Ethics
Author: James HastingsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ethics
Languages : en
Pages : 1848
Book Description