Author: Audrey Cantlie
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000770516
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
First published in 1984, The Assamese is an anthropological exploration of Assam. The many tribes living in the hill tracts of Assam early engaged the attention of anthropologists but no significant studies have been made of the people living in the Assam valley who call themselves Assamese, the distinctive features of whose culture are inseparably connected with their religious institutions. The purpose of this book is to give an account of the way of life which the Assamese people are seeking to preserve, and its chief claim to attention is that it is the very first field-study of the village foundations of social life in Assam, containing a plenitude of detailed information on local aggregates, caste divisions, modes of livelihood, devotional practices, marriage patterns, and much else. This book will be of interest to students of anthropology, ethnic studies, history and cultural studies.
The Assamese
Author: Audrey Cantlie
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000770516
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
First published in 1984, The Assamese is an anthropological exploration of Assam. The many tribes living in the hill tracts of Assam early engaged the attention of anthropologists but no significant studies have been made of the people living in the Assam valley who call themselves Assamese, the distinctive features of whose culture are inseparably connected with their religious institutions. The purpose of this book is to give an account of the way of life which the Assamese people are seeking to preserve, and its chief claim to attention is that it is the very first field-study of the village foundations of social life in Assam, containing a plenitude of detailed information on local aggregates, caste divisions, modes of livelihood, devotional practices, marriage patterns, and much else. This book will be of interest to students of anthropology, ethnic studies, history and cultural studies.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000770516
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
First published in 1984, The Assamese is an anthropological exploration of Assam. The many tribes living in the hill tracts of Assam early engaged the attention of anthropologists but no significant studies have been made of the people living in the Assam valley who call themselves Assamese, the distinctive features of whose culture are inseparably connected with their religious institutions. The purpose of this book is to give an account of the way of life which the Assamese people are seeking to preserve, and its chief claim to attention is that it is the very first field-study of the village foundations of social life in Assam, containing a plenitude of detailed information on local aggregates, caste divisions, modes of livelihood, devotional practices, marriage patterns, and much else. This book will be of interest to students of anthropology, ethnic studies, history and cultural studies.
Sita’s Voice in the Assamese Rāmāyaṇa
Author: Tilottoma Misra, (ed.)
Publisher: Zubaan
ISBN: 9390514274
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Sita’s Voice in the Assamese Rāmāyaṇa is a translation of select verses from the Assamese Saptakāṇḍa Rāmāyaṇa of Mādhava Kandalī, Śaṅkaradeva and Madhavdeva, written between the 14th-15th centuries CE. This vernacular rendition of the Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa has been translated with a scholarly introduction by Tilottoma Misra. The selected verses represent a distinctive creative rendition of the Vālmīki text from the region of Assam by adding new emotional and philosophic dimensions to it. Especially in the Uttarakāṇḍa ascribed to Śaṅkaradeva, Sita’s voice acquires a unique quality in her final rejection of Rāma thereby expressing her ultimate disillusionment with him, the much-acclaimed paragon of all virtues.
Publisher: Zubaan
ISBN: 9390514274
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Sita’s Voice in the Assamese Rāmāyaṇa is a translation of select verses from the Assamese Saptakāṇḍa Rāmāyaṇa of Mādhava Kandalī, Śaṅkaradeva and Madhavdeva, written between the 14th-15th centuries CE. This vernacular rendition of the Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa has been translated with a scholarly introduction by Tilottoma Misra. The selected verses represent a distinctive creative rendition of the Vālmīki text from the region of Assam by adding new emotional and philosophic dimensions to it. Especially in the Uttarakāṇḍa ascribed to Śaṅkaradeva, Sita’s voice acquires a unique quality in her final rejection of Rāma thereby expressing her ultimate disillusionment with him, the much-acclaimed paragon of all virtues.
The Charioteer
Author: Tridib Borah
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
"Sarathi" which literally means charioteer, was written by my great grandfather Satyanath Borah B.L. It is an immortal literary work. All 34 essays in chaste Assamese transcend the boundaries of language, time and space. It stands as an eternal doctrine of morals and ethics required in life. The content in each of the essays is timeless and priceless for people universally. Yet the readership of "Sarathi" has remained confined only to the Assamese people for over a century. Though it deserved a worldwide readership, efforts to place the book on a global platform remained somehow elusive. "Sarathi" was first published in 1911. For decades together its essays have continued to be anthologized in the text books of educational institutions. But its immortal content has permeated beyond the classrooms to adorn the personal libraries of innumerable households and its copies are amply stacked in book stores even today. Thus with an aim to present the priceless content of this Assamese literary gem for a wider appreciation, "The Charioteer" has been created as a derivative work in English. It has been called a derivative work because it is not merely a literal translation of the Assamese text into English. "Sarathi" in its lucid elaboration of the ways to progress in the arduous journey of life without transgressing the ethics and morals, has made many references to ancient scriptures and epics of India as well as to the native customs and practices of Assam in particular. It was imperative to retain these references for preserving the essence of the book in this English adaptation. Explanations of the native customs and practices have been judiciously incorporated either in the main text or as footnotes.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
"Sarathi" which literally means charioteer, was written by my great grandfather Satyanath Borah B.L. It is an immortal literary work. All 34 essays in chaste Assamese transcend the boundaries of language, time and space. It stands as an eternal doctrine of morals and ethics required in life. The content in each of the essays is timeless and priceless for people universally. Yet the readership of "Sarathi" has remained confined only to the Assamese people for over a century. Though it deserved a worldwide readership, efforts to place the book on a global platform remained somehow elusive. "Sarathi" was first published in 1911. For decades together its essays have continued to be anthologized in the text books of educational institutions. But its immortal content has permeated beyond the classrooms to adorn the personal libraries of innumerable households and its copies are amply stacked in book stores even today. Thus with an aim to present the priceless content of this Assamese literary gem for a wider appreciation, "The Charioteer" has been created as a derivative work in English. It has been called a derivative work because it is not merely a literal translation of the Assamese text into English. "Sarathi" in its lucid elaboration of the ways to progress in the arduous journey of life without transgressing the ethics and morals, has made many references to ancient scriptures and epics of India as well as to the native customs and practices of Assam in particular. It was imperative to retain these references for preserving the essence of the book in this English adaptation. Explanations of the native customs and practices have been judiciously incorporated either in the main text or as footnotes.
Assamese Alphabets Picture Book
Author: Jagat Saikia
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Assamese Alphabets Picture Book is designed as a fun book to introduce young readers to the Assamese language.It contains fun pictures, pronunciation guide in Assamese and English for Beginners to ease into their learning process.This book is made like a flipbook for easy reading on your reading devices and contains the following segments-1. Assamese Alphabets (Vowels and Consonants) অসমীয়া স্বৰবৰ্ণ ব্যঞ্জনবৰ্ণ) (অ আ ক খ গ ঘ) 2. Pronunciation of Assamese Alphabets3. Assamese Vowels with Pictures and Pronunciations4. Assamese Consonants with Pictures and Pronunciations5. Learn Counting of Assamese Numbers (0-10) with Pronunciations in English6. BONUS: We have included a segment on The Solar System, the name of the planets.......and lot more!Although intended for native Assamese speaking young readers it can also be used by language enthusiasts who are keen to learn more about other languages! Currently, there are no good resources available as an eBook and we have tried to fill that gap and make learning the language more accessible and fun!About Assamese language: Assamese (অসমীয়া) is an Indo-Aryan language spoken mainly in the northeast Indian state of Assam, where it is an official language and spoken by over 14 million speakers worldwide.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Assamese Alphabets Picture Book is designed as a fun book to introduce young readers to the Assamese language.It contains fun pictures, pronunciation guide in Assamese and English for Beginners to ease into their learning process.This book is made like a flipbook for easy reading on your reading devices and contains the following segments-1. Assamese Alphabets (Vowels and Consonants) অসমীয়া স্বৰবৰ্ণ ব্যঞ্জনবৰ্ণ) (অ আ ক খ গ ঘ) 2. Pronunciation of Assamese Alphabets3. Assamese Vowels with Pictures and Pronunciations4. Assamese Consonants with Pictures and Pronunciations5. Learn Counting of Assamese Numbers (0-10) with Pronunciations in English6. BONUS: We have included a segment on The Solar System, the name of the planets.......and lot more!Although intended for native Assamese speaking young readers it can also be used by language enthusiasts who are keen to learn more about other languages! Currently, there are no good resources available as an eBook and we have tried to fill that gap and make learning the language more accessible and fun!About Assamese language: Assamese (অসমীয়া) is an Indo-Aryan language spoken mainly in the northeast Indian state of Assam, where it is an official language and spoken by over 14 million speakers worldwide.
Empire's Garden
Author: Jayeeta Sharma
Publisher: Duke University Press
ISBN: 0822350491
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 345
Book Description
A history of the colonial tea plantation regime in Assam, which brought more than one million migrants to the region in northeast India, irrevocably changing the social landscape.
Publisher: Duke University Press
ISBN: 0822350491
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 345
Book Description
A history of the colonial tea plantation regime in Assam, which brought more than one million migrants to the region in northeast India, irrevocably changing the social landscape.
The Assam Gazette
Author: Assam (India)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Assam (India)
Languages : en
Pages : 820
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Assam (India)
Languages : en
Pages : 820
Book Description
Essays on North-east India
Author: Milton S. Sangma
Publisher: Indus Publishing
ISBN: 9788173870156
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Commemoration volume, comprises contributed articles, sponsored by the Department of History, North Eastern Hill University.
Publisher: Indus Publishing
ISBN: 9788173870156
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Commemoration volume, comprises contributed articles, sponsored by the Department of History, North Eastern Hill University.
Ethnic Issues, Secularism, and Conflict Resolution in North East Asia
Author: Bimal J. Deb
Publisher: Concept Publishing Company
ISBN: 9788180691348
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Contributed articles presented at the Seminar on Ethnic Issues, Secularism, and Conflict Resolution in North-East India held at Shillong during 25-26 April, 2001.
Publisher: Concept Publishing Company
ISBN: 9788180691348
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Contributed articles presented at the Seminar on Ethnic Issues, Secularism, and Conflict Resolution in North-East India held at Shillong during 25-26 April, 2001.
Assam's Crisis
Author: Kanakasena Ḍekā
Publisher: Mittal Publications
ISBN: 9788170994732
Category : Assam (India)
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Publisher: Mittal Publications
ISBN: 9788170994732
Category : Assam (India)
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description