Author: The Divine Edits
Publisher: by Mocktime Publication
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Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 52

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[In Marathi] Kurma Purana - A Concise Guide

Author: The Divine Edits
Publisher: by Mocktime Publication
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Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 48

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[In Marathi] Padma Purana - A Concise Guide

Author: The Divine Edits
Publisher: by Mocktime Publication
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Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 52

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[In Marathi] Garuda Purana - A Concise Guide

Author: The Divine Edits
Publisher: by Mocktime Publication
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Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 53

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[In Marathi] Brahma Purana - A Concise Guide

Author: The Divine Edits
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Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 39

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[In Marathi] Matsya Purana - A Concise Guide

Author: The Divine Edits
Publisher: by Mocktime Publication
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Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 52

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[In Marathi] Vayu Purana - A Concise Guide

Author: The Divine Edits
Publisher: by Mocktime Publication
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Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 50

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[In Marathi] Brahmavaivarta Purana - A Concise Guide

Author: Ganesh Vasudeo Tagare
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Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 322

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Author: V. Varadachari
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Category : Pāñcarātra
Languages : en
Pages : 442

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Visnuism has given rise to two very important schools of ritual and philosophy, namely Vaikhanasa and Pancaratra. Isvarasamhita is an important text of the Pancaratra school of Visnuism. Whereas Vaikhanasa is relatively archaic in character and leans more upon the Vedic tradition for its repertoire of Mantras used in religious rites and ceremonies, the Pancaratra is more liberal and open in its approach. It has a text tradition going back to some two thousand years- which has also been the main source of the Visistadvaita philosophy of Ramanuja (11th 12th c.). In most of the Vaisnava temples in South India, especially in Tamilnadu, worship is conducted in accordance with the prescription of one of the important Pancaratra Samhitas. Isvarasamhita is an important text of the Pancaratra School and is followed meticulously for conduction of daily Puja ceremony and performances of various religious festivals in the Narayanasvami temple of Melkote. It can safely be dated to 8th-9th Century at least on the basis of its reference in the Agama Pramanya of Shri Yamunacarya. It is supposed to be a simpler and smaller version of the older sattvatasamhita of this school which is the earliest available work of Pancaratra and is considered as one of three ratnas, (Jewels), along with Pauskara- and Jaya Samhitas. In 25 long Adhyayas the Isvarasamhita describes in great details the rites, rituals and ceremonies taking place ( or ought to take place) in a Vaisnava temple. Palm leaf Manuscripts of the Isvarasamhita were procured mainly from the Narayanasvami temple of Melkote for the sake of authenticity. We have also appended to the text the gloss of Alasimha Bhatta (early 19th C.) which shall be helpful in comprehending certain difficult or sectarian expressions. The English translation on the opposite (right) page has been provided for the facility of the modern scholars working on philosophy, Ritual and Iconography of Visnuism. A proper understanding of ritual is obviously indispensable for the study of Art.

Author: Samarpan
Publisher: Niyogi Books
ISBN: 9385285807
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 206

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Hinduism is neither an organized religion nor a proselytising one. It is often described as a way of life, which gently nudges its followers—through its scriptures, mythologies, rituals and practices—to question deeply, live fully and grow wholesomely in compassion and universal acceptance. Hinduism believes whatever inspires one to stay truly unselfish, be it a vocation, an ideology or a faith, can lead one towards greater self-realization and ultimate freedom. Living Hinduism by Samarpan encapsulates this essence of Hinduism in a language that can be understood and appreciated by all, especially the younger generation, who need to know and understand what it means to be a Hindu, in an age of strident opinions and changing values.