2016, ISBN: 9781855750203

Voice of India. Soft cover. New. xxviii,232p., ind., 23cm. There are two major groups of religions in the world today. First are the conversion-based monotheistic creeds of Christianity… mais…

Voice of India. Soft cover. New. xxviii,232p., ind., 23cm. There are two major groups of religions in the world today. First are the conversion-based monotheistic creeds of Christianity and Islam. Second are the pluralistic dharmic traditions of India, of which Hinduism is the oldest and the largest. Chinese Taoism and Japanese Shinto have an affinity with dharmic traditions. So also the indigenous religious traditions of pre-Christian Europeans, pre-Islamic West Asians, Native Americans, Africans, Australians, and Pacific Islanders which are re-awakening, particularly in Europe and the Americas and Africa. As the world has now moved out of colonial domination by monotheistic creeds, a new respect for dharmic traditions is arising everywhere. At the same time, dharmic traditions are beginning to speak against missionary aggression of Christianity and Islam. But the missionary aggression continues unabated. In fact, the aggression has become more determined and mobilized larger resources in money as well as manpower than ever before. It is this scenario that makes the work of Ram Swarup (1920-1998) so significant. He has understood the current world situation, the dangers to Hinduism, the value of Hinduism for the future of humanity, and a practical way to both overcome the dangers and promote opportunities for the good of all. He outlines a Hindu approach to the problems of the world that offers deep and lasting solutions which go beyond the limitations of Western religions or Western science, following the development of consciousness as the real thrust in civilization. Ram Swarup has thoroughly and critically studied religions of the world. He can speak of these systems with an in-depth knowledge and ability to quote and mirror what they really think. And he has left an important legacy of many works on a broad range of topics including religion and philosophy, yoga, mysticism, and social issues. His Hindu View of Christianity and Islam is a classic in the field of comparative religion, for the first time perhaps introducing a yogic view of altered states of consciousness to understand the powerful and sometimes dangerous workings of religious experience. The present book, On Hinduism, shows how to revive and revitalize the tradition in a practical way and to present it in the modern forum with clarity, conviction and universality. It is a manual of Hindu resurgence. An important issue is how different dharmic traditions should relate given the common missionary assault upon them, particularly Hinduism and Buddhism. A similar important issue is the relationship between India, the fountainhead of Asian culture, and Greece, the fountainhead of European culture. We tend to think of both types of culture as different and as constituting a dichotomy of East and West. But if we really look at ancient Greeks and Hindus we discover much in common. Ram Swarup draws such a connection to enable us to reintegrate these two great sources of world culture. The dialogue between India and Europe is another vital concern. So far there has been little mature interaction between the thinkers of India and Europe, either intellectually or spiritually due to deficiencies in both camps. Ram Swarup addresses this issue with great acumen, using the work of Wilhelm Halbfass as the basis of discussion. He follows this with an important essay on Aldous Huxley, one of the few Western thinkers who had a real understanding of India and its spiritual systems. Huxley provides a good foundation to launch such an East-West dialogue that was unfortunately not followed by other Western thinkers. Ram Swarup sets this process in motion again. Two of his essays address the issue of education. Modern India has followed a British model of education. He shows how the current illiteracy in India is not the product of traditional educational system - which the British dismantled in the nineteenth century - but of the damage to that system which began with them. Old India had a high rate of literacy pa, Voice of India, 6, Pustak Mahal, 2002. Softcover. New. Unravelling in the Court of Akbar, the well-known Birbal stories illustrate the minister`s sagacity and problem-solving acumen. Today it has become trendy to identify various management and leadership styles with historical and mythical personalities such as Attila the Hun, Winnie the Pooh, Mulla Nasiruddin, Confucius and Jesus Christ, and with philosophical systems and religious books like Zen, Taoism, the Kabballah, the Bible, the Bhagawad Gita and Sufism. Against this backdrop, the authors thought it would be appropriate to unveil the managerial wisdom and problem-solving principles that Birbal`s stories embody. They have retold some of the Birbal stories that they gathered and at the end of each they have pointed out the Management Moral of the narrative, whose wisdom remains as fresh as ever. They have divided each story into two parts. The first part consists of the problem; the second part provides Birbal`s solution. Readers are encouraged to pause just before the solution is given and think of their own solution to the problem. Only when they have thought of one or more solutions should they read Birbal`s solution. There is no more effective way of honing one`s own creativity. At the end of the book, the authors have devised a technique that they have termed Birbal (an acronym) and which readers can use to solve their problems. Printed Pages: 200. Solve Your ProblemsLuis S.R. Vas9788122308006, Pustak Mahal, 2002, 6, Viva Books, 2016. Softcover. New. 14 x 21 cm. Do you think your child is not motivated enough to study? Does he avoid you as soon as you talk to him about studies? Do you think he is not able to use his full potential? Do you think he lacks concentration? If you have answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, it is time to think WHY? Poor or average performance at school is not due to poor intelligence. Children are often unable to handle the pressures of the education system. This can be easily overcome by learning some simple skills. Coming from an experienced child counsellor, A Guide to Study Skills contains the essential motivation that will help remove all the mental blocks that a child faces. What is inside? Getting organized How to concentrate better Better memory Tackling negative thoughts A positive attitude every day How to quit procrastinating Failure redefined Bust exam anxiety Get over TV addiction Guidelines for group study Quick study techniques Time management Tips on handling anger How the parents can help No preaching. No talking down. Contents: Knowing Yourself • Attitude • Having Positive Attitude When Things Go Wrong • Why Study? Introduction to Study Techniques • Case Study • Anxiety Quiz • General Tips • Concentration • Emotional Disturbance • Memory Tips • The Power of Attention • Some Introspection • Why Procrastinate • Willpower • Group Study- some guidelines • About TV Viewing • Helpful Study Tips • Failure Redefined • Exam Anxiety • A Rational Approach to Challenging negative Thoughts • Time Management • Case Study • Get Organized • Tips for Parents to Help Children Handle Exam Stress • SQ3RT- The Essence of Study Techniques • Value Yourself • About Anger • Parents’ Guide to Encouraging a Child • Points to Ponder Printed Pages: 86., Viva Books, 2016, 6, Pustak Mahal, 2002. Softcover. New. Unravelling in the Court of Akbar, the well-known Birbal stories illustrate the minister`s sagacity and problem-solving acumen. Today it has become trendy to identify various management and leadership styles with historical and mythical personalities such as Attila the Hun, Winnie the Pooh, Mulla Nasiruddin, Confucius and Jesus Christ, and with philosophical systems and religious books like Zen, Taoism, the Kabballah, the Bible, the Bhagawad Gita and Sufism. Against this backdrop, the authors thought it would be appropriate to unveil the managerial wisdom and problem-solving principles that Birbal`s stories embody. They have retold some of the Birbal stories that they gathered and at the end of each they have pointed out the Management Moral of the narrative, whose wisdom remains as fresh as ever. They have divided each story into two parts. The first part consists of the problem; the second part provides Birbal`s solution. Readers are encouraged to pause just before the solution is given and think of their own solution to the problem. Only when they have thought of one or more solutions should they read Birbal`s solution. There is no more effective way of honing one`s own creativity. At the end of the book, the authors have devised a technique that they have termed Birbal (an acronym) and which readers can use to solve their problems. Printed Pages: 200., Pustak Mahal, 2002, 6, Pustak Mahal, 2002. Softcover. New. Unravelling in the Court of Akbar, the well-known Birbal stories illustrate the minister`s sagacity and problem-solving acumen. Today it has become trendy to identify various management and leadership styles with historical and mythical personalities such as Attila the Hun, Winnie the Pooh, Mulla Nasiruddin, Confucius and Jesus Christ, and with philosophical systems and religious books like Zen, Taoism, the Kabballah, the Bible, the Bhagawad Gita and Sufism. Against this backdrop, the authors thought it would be appropriate to unveil the managerial wisdom and problem-solving principles that Birbal`s stories embody. They have retold some of the Birbal stories that they gathered and at the end of each they have pointed out the Management Moral of the narrative, whose wisdom remains as fresh as ever. They have divided each story into two parts. The first part consists of the problem; the second part provides Birbal`s solution. Readers are encouraged to pause just before the solution is given and think of their own solution to the problem. Only when they have thought of one or more solutions should they read Birbal`s solution. There is no more effective way of honing one`s own creativity. At the end of the book, the authors have devised a technique that they have termed Birbal (an acronym) and which readers can use to solve their problems. Printed Pages: 200., Pustak Mahal, 2002, 6, New Delhi, India: Zen Publications/D.K. Printworld (P) Ltd. So you think you know all about India…its ancient history, its glorious heritage, its jaw-dropping wonders? Well, think again.Take architecture, building and town planning for instance. Do you know about the world’s biggest domical roof? The world’s largest monolithic statue? The world’s biggest sundial? Do you know about the hanging ceiling? The pillar without a foundation? Or about a model town 1,000 years ago? Medieval flush system latrines? And of concealed plumbing in ancient India? Or take literature. Do you know about the man who told two stories using one text? The oldest grammar book? The world’s longest poem? Or, for that matter, of poet Magha’s geometrical composition? In medicine, chances are you haven’t heard about incredible ancient surgical instruments. Or about the artificial nose created 2000 years ago. Or the curative sounds of the medicated drum.In science and technology, did you know of robots that existed 1000 years ago? Or the pillar that has defied rust for 1600 years? Of the journey from zero to infinity? Of the ancient technique of drilling pinholes in stones? Printed Pages: 166.. Softcover. New., Zen Publications/D.K. Printworld (P) Ltd., 6, Routledge, 1992. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,250grams, ISBN:1855750201, Routledge, 1992, 0<