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A fractured country on the verge of freedom finds its people navigating the slippery crevices of love, morality and nationalism. To escape the despair of his all-consuming, failed relationship with Dharini, Raghavan agrees to meet Lalita for an arranged match. Finding Lalita's cousin, the vivacious and captivating Sita, a far more amenable fit, he marries her instead. With a charming wife and a powerful government job in pre-Partition Delhi adding to his smugness and conceit, Raghavan turns a blind eye to the evils of the British Raj. Along comes Sita's cousin Surya, a dauntless revolutionary burning to right the wrong. His commitment to the socialist credo leads him to Dharini, a young and spirited party member, the woman Raghavan continues to long for. Cracks appear in the brittle foundations of their lives as the characters move from rural Thanjavur, Madras, Bombay, Karachi, New Delhi, Agra and Calcutta to Lahore. With poignant detail and lyrical prose, Kalki's tour de force lays bare the emotions of ordinary people grappling with extraordinary changes, their circumstances riven with misfortunes, disasters and the carnage of Partition. The Sound of Waves is an impassioned tribute to everyday citizens and their woes, and an acute commentary on the aspirations of an emerging nation. This book by Gowri Ramnarayan is the English translation of the bestselling Tamil novel Alai Osai by freedom fighter and novelist Kalki Krishnamurthy (1899-1954).

In today’s society, where the stress of daily life often leaves us feeling physically and psychologically exhausted, achieving comprehensive well-being has become a top priority. The book “Physical Education and Yoga” takes readers on a thorough exploration of these two age-old practices that have long been vital to preserving our mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. This book, “Physical Education and Yoga,” provides a thorough examination of the complex and beneficial link between yoga and physical education. It is a source of inspiration and information for anybody looking to start along the road to holistic wellbeing. Its pages are brimming with knowledge, advice, and insights that will enable readers to comprehend, use, and accept these disciplines as essential parts of their life. “Physical Education and Yoga” is more than simply a book; it’s a roadmap, an inspiration source, and a gateway to a happier, healthier existence. It represents the idea that people from all walks of life may achieve a state of holistic wellbeing by using the teachings of yoga and physical education. This book intends to be a timeless resource for readers, encouraging them to embrace the deep lessons of yoga and physical education in a society where wellbeing is a highly valued asset. It extends an invitation for reader to set out on or continue on the road to holistic wellbeing, bringing the mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects into harmony.

In this book, readers can find answers to their priceless possessiontheir own Gohonzon. If we undertake the task of kosen-rufu (spreading this Buddhism far and wide) in order to achieve world peace, then an understanding of our Gohonzon tends to firm up our faith and stand us in good stead. This book aims to illustrate comprehensively what exactly is written on our Gohonzon and what they mean. It is divided in chapters with special critical consideration boxes put in places to elicit discussions and/or reflections at various opportune points. It is a text book of the utmost interactive style. It covers the following: All inscriptions by the high priest Nichikan All the personages inscribed on it representing the ten worlds All statements inscribed on the Gohonzon Practical notes on the care and maintenance of the Gohonzon Some crucially relevant Buddhist principles and tenets In-depth exposition about the object of worship for observing the mind aided by citation of various goshos Spiritual independence (a fetterless way to practice Buddhism in real life) Some variant forms of Gohonzon for the curious ones It is an informative and useful resource for those beginning their SGI form of Nichiren Buddhist practice. It is also an important aid and memoir for more experienced practitioners.

Vedic Astrology Simply Put is a colorful, fun, and simplified entry into the mysterious and captivating world of Vedic Astrology, called Jyotish in India. William R. Levacy, an astrologer with more than two decades of experience, offers beautifully rendered illustrations and text to ease your understanding of this ancient system of behavior and trend analysis. This book gives you straightforward guidance on: * How to decipher the myths and origins of Vedic astrology * How Vedic astrology differs from Western or Tropical astrology * The Vedic style of interpreting the Sun, Moon, planets, houses, and signs * How the Vedic seers used the Moon signs (called nakshatras) and other special techniques to zero in on how people behave * How to use Ayurveda, the Science of Health; and Vastu--the Science of Space (India's counterpart to Feng Shui)--integrated with Vedic astrology, the Science of Time Much of the Vedic art was custom created for this book by master artists in India. There's also a special bonus enclosed--a free CD-Rom of the popular "Parashara's Light SE" Vedic astrology software.

The Vedas are ancient books of hymns. There are four—the Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Yajur Veda and Atharva Veda—and they are the primary texts of Hinduism. They had an enormous influence also on Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. According to Hindus, the text of the Vedas is as old as the universe itself. Scholars have determined that the Rig Veda, the oldest of the four, was composed sometime between 1700 and 1100 B.C.E., codified about 600 B.C.E., and was finally committed to writing around 300 B.C.E. The Rig Veda, composed of ten books, or Mandalas, each of which is a collection of hymns (s?ktas), is one of these “great books,” but most people—even the well-educated—have never read it. It is very long and the previous translations are unsatisfactory. This book is an attempt to offer a succinct, accurate and readable translation.

its an anthology consisting of 22 short fictional stories written by 19 different co-authors on the genres super powers, mystery, fantasy and love.

The view of organic synthesis as "a concentrated expression of predictive ability and creative capacity" was advocated in the early 1950s. A concise and readable account of the role of synthesis in modern science, Organic Synthesis: The Science Behind the Art presents the general ideology of pursuits in the area of organic synthesis, and examines the methodologies that have evolved in the search for solutions to synthetic problems. This unique book details outstanding achievements of modern organic synthesis, not only for their scientific merits, but also for the aesthetic appeal of the target molecules chosen and the intrinsic beauty of the solutions to the problems posed. By judicious selection of data covering the main areas of synthetic explorations, this book serves to illustrate both the evolution of well-known approaches as well as recently emerged trends most likely to determine the future development of organic synthesis. Special attention is given to the consideration of principles of molecular design in promising and challenging areas of current research. Primarily aimed at advanced undergraduate and graduate students, Organic Synthesis: The Science Behind the Art will also be of interest to teachers, researchers and anyone requiring an introduction to the problems of organic synthesis.

This novel, The Adventures of Lord Shiva, is not a collection of Lord Shiva's stories from mythology; it is a completely new, new kind of imagination. So be ready to experience an action-packed adventure. For the last 500 years, Indian mythology and folklore have come to a halt because modern technology has turned Indians' lifestyle from producing literature to producing electronic devices. But this novel tries to reinvent the ancient myth and give birth to legends of Ramayana and Mahabharata. And it comes under the category of action, thriller, mystery and fantasy, romance and horror. This novel is about Lord Shiva and his problems with Karma. It made him do nothing and cornered him in a life and death situation. All of his devotees, like Asuras, humans and fellow gods, turned to him. His very own sons abandoned him and raised an army against him to overthrow him. But some of Shiva's valiant believers, with their magic powers, try to save him from danger. Arjuna and Varma, both are brother's, are the primal enemies of this novel and their greed to achieve lord Shiva's place leads them to wrong hands. Apart from Varma and Arjuna, another character the Oldman is the mastermind of them and used Arjuna and Varma as puppets to achieve his own ambition, so at last this conflict leads them to march against a great god Shiva. Many gods helped Shiva to defend the war but he never accepted any of their help because of karma, he was trapped in, so he kept silent. His second son Muruga, one of the most powerful gods in hindu mythology, is against him and tries to put an end to his father's throne, all of which causes great bloodshed. From beginning to end this novel never loses its mystery and thrillers always stick to it. Like Marvel and DC comic characters such as Ironman, Thor, Captain America, Spiderman , Superman, Batman and Doctor Strange this novel has many superheroes but all of them are historical legends from Indian mythology like Indrajit, Ravana, Rama, Shiva, Muruga, Ganesha and Vishnu and their armies are the highlights of the novel. But not only one of the uniqueness of this novel is it's cross cultural and religious perception, it has many cross-cultural animals and characters, like Dragon, mermaid, giants, lovecraft's cthulhu, giant squid and demons. In settings wise it has many multiverse and realms also, one of the beautiful among them are Hell and Heaven. Undoubtedly this novel is one of the turning points to Indian mythology and Indian literature in English. Unlike traditional chapter divisions this novel is completely out of it and which must provide cinematic experience while reading. With many highlights one of my personal favourites as an author is its storyline and moral. This is completely readable to children, adults and aged people, which is apt to anyone. Like the traditional way it follows all the moral principles, it's in simple English format, perfect for travel and gifting. This world is in pandemic situation so we are all stressed and depressed due to quarantine and fast spreading of COVID-19, so our life lies in a room with Netflix, Amazon prime and Apple TV+ but it's our fate, and we have to move on, we must have to fight back so it's a perfect timing to read and learn some new stuffs, now it's time for a new virus called omicron so please use sanitizers and wear mask to safeguard you and your family from covid, vaccination is important. Finally, here is my first book directly to Kindle and Kindle only ebook under Amazon to reduce the stress of my readers. Please buy my book and rate it as good as possible, thanks.