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| Author | : Constantina Rhodes |
| Publsiher | : State University of New York Press |
| Total Pages | : 299 |
| Release | : 2010-09-29 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1438433220 |
| Rating | : 4.3/5 (2 downloads) |
A multi-faceted portrait of Lakshmi, Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity. Includes translations of verses used to invoke this goddess.
| Author | : Patricia Monaghan |
| Publsiher | : ABC-CLIO |
| Total Pages | : 933 |
| Release | : 2011 |
| Genre | : Body, Mind & Spirit |
| ISBN | : 9780313354656 |
| Rating | : 4.3/5 (546 downloads) |
This collection of accessible essays relates the stories of individual goddesses from around the world, exploring their roles in the cultures from which they came, their histories and status today, and the controversies surrounding them. * 63 essays cover more than 100 goddesses and goddess-like figures from world culture, with volumes organized by geographic area * Many original translations of prayers, sagas, and other sources not otherwise readily available in English * 60 illustrations include ethnographic photographs, depictions of ancient artifacts, and original artwork * An extensive list of bibliography of sources about the figure and culture discussed accompanies each essay
| Author | : Lloyd I. Rudolph |
| Publsiher | : University of Chicago Press |
| Total Pages | : 549 |
| Release | : 1987-04-15 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 0226731391 |
| Rating | : 4.1/5 (91 downloads) |
The pursuit of Lakshmi, the fickle goddess of prosperity and good fortune, is a metaphor for the aspirations of the state and people of independent India. In the latest of their distinguished contributions to South Asian studies, scholars Lloyd I. Rudolph and Susanne Hoeber Rudolph focus on this modern-day pursuit by offering a comprehensive analysis of India's political economy. India occupies a paradoxical plane among nation states: it is both developed and underdeveloped, rich and poor, strong and weak. These contrasts locate India in the international order. The Rudolphs' theory of demand and command polities provides a general framework for explaining the special circumstances of the Indian experience. Contrary to what one might expect in a country with great disparities of wealth, no national party, right or left, pursues the politics of class. Instead, the Rudolphs argue, private capital and organized labor in India face a "third actor"—the state. Because of the dominance of the state makes class politics marginal, the state is itself an element in the creation of the centrist-oriented social pluralism that has characterized Indian politics since independence. In analyzing the relationship between India's politics and its economy, the Rudolphs maintain that India's economic performance has been only marginally affected by the type of regime in power—authoritarian or democratic. More important, they show that rising levels of social mobilization and personalistic rule have contributed to declining state capacity and autonomy. At the same time, social mobilization has led to a more equitable distribution of economic benefits and political power, which has enhanced the state's legitimacy among its citizens. The scope and explanatory power of In Pursuit of Lakshmi will make it essential for all those interested in political economy, comparative politics, Asian studies and India.
| Author | : Danielle Blackwood |
| Publsiher | : Llewellyn Worldwide |
| Total Pages | : 312 |
| Release | : 2018-05-08 |
| Genre | : Body, Mind & Spirit |
| ISBN | : 0738756121 |
| Rating | : 4.6/5 (21 downloads) |
Discover the Guiding Goddesses in Your Birth Chart and Ignite Your Authenticity, Passion, and Purpose Did you know that astrology and magick are woven from the same threads? The more you learn about one, the more you'll intuitively understand about the other. This inspiring, hands-on guide shows you how to connect with the twelve faces of the Goddess through astrology, story, ritual, and pathworking. Explore cross-cultural myths associated with each goddess, delve into astrology from a groundbreaking feminine perspective, and discover the personality, archetype, and correspondences of each zodiac sign to unlock a deeper understanding of yourself as the heroine of your story. Work with the specific guiding goddesses in your birth chart, learn how astrology is connected to the seasonal turning points on the Wheel of the Year, and much more. The Twelve Faces of the Goddess is a reminder that connecting with the sacred feminine is an empowering and radical act that can guide you on your journey. Praise: "Join [Danielle Blackwood] at that moonlit crossroads where magick and the sacred feminine intersect with astrology...Let The Twelve Faces of the Goddess be a lantern for you."—Steven Forrest, author of The Inner Sky "This beautiful perspective on the stars and our relationship to them is uplifting and inspiring, enlightening and intriguing."—Spirituality Today, 5-star review "An inspiring exploration of the archetypal interconnections between astrology, ritual, and the divine feminine."—Kris Waldherr, bestselling author of The Book of Goddesses and creator of The Goddess Tarot "Danielle has beautifully woven a book that everyone can use to enhance their journey into the feminine and the mysteries on many levels. Though it is about the goddesses and the feminine found in the archetypes of astrology, mythology, ritual and the magical, it is not a book for women only. It is a book for all on the seeking path—to the realms of their own inner space; all the types are familiar to us, but now we have the language."—Erin Sullivan, author, astrologer, and teacher "A refreshing look at astrology from the perspective of the divine feminine. The topic of astrology is often intimidating to learn, but Blackwood presents information about the signs and how to use the magick and power of the goddesses connected to them in an easy-to-understand and relatable way...this is a must-read."—Stephanie Woodfield, author of Dark Goddess Craft "This beautifully written book is a thoroughly uplifting, as well as informative, read and now has a place at the top of my list of favorite astrology books."—Lisa Tenzin-Dolma, author of The Planetary Myths and Take Control with Astrology "Looking for a book that seamlessly weaves Goddess spirituality, archetypal psychology, and astrology together into a tapestry of love, magic, and (surprise!) real-world wisdom? The Twelve Faces of the Goddess by Danielle Blackwood is the book you are looking for."—Anne Newkirk Niven, editor of SageWoman
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| Total Pages | : 232 |
| Release | : 2005-12 |
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| Rating | : 4./5 ( downloads) |
For more than 30 years, Yoga Journal has been helping readers achieve the balance and well-being they seek in their everyday lives. With every issue,Yoga Journal strives to inform and empower readers to make lifestyle choices that are healthy for their bodies and minds. We are dedicated to providing in-depth, thoughtful editorial on topics such as yoga, food, nutrition, fitness, wellness, travel, and fashion and beauty.
| Author | : Adrian Jnanadev Nathaniel |
| Publsiher | : Balboa Press |
| Total Pages | : 100 |
| Release | : 2016-12-01 |
| Genre | : Body, Mind & Spirit |
| ISBN | : 1504305299 |
| Rating | : 4.5/5 (99 downloads) |
The path of yoga reveals that the potential for an extraordinary, fulfilling life is contained within each one of us. By uniting all the parts of your being, you will experience the life you were meant to liveone of deep connection and supreme fulfillment. This is the essential teaching of Purusartha, the ancient Vedic science of human endeavor. It states that not only is it possible to enjoy a harmonious integration of worldly success, consciousness, and sensuality, but it is your dharma, your destiny, and your birthright as a human being. Take the journey within and discover the following: How to harmonize worldly success and consciousness with joy and purpose The keys to attracting unlimited wealth in all areas of your life Practical steps of how to create wealth consciously How to become more congruent and align with your wealth dharma The process of conscious wealth creation will not only benefit yourself, but also the environment, your family, your community, and generations to come.
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| Publsiher | : |
| Total Pages | : 184 |
| Release | : 2004-05 |
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| Rating | : 4./5 ( downloads) |
For more than 30 years, Yoga Journal has been helping readers achieve the balance and well-being they seek in their everyday lives. With every issue,Yoga Journal strives to inform and empower readers to make lifestyle choices that are healthy for their bodies and minds. We are dedicated to providing in-depth, thoughtful editorial on topics such as yoga, food, nutrition, fitness, wellness, travel, and fashion and beauty.
| Author | : Girish |
| Publsiher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 304 |
| Release | : 2016-10-04 |
| Genre | : Health & Fitness |
| ISBN | : 1501112201 |
| Rating | : 4.2/5 (1 downloads) |
“Singing is as human as breathing, and this book tells us why.” —Mark Guarino, contributing music writer, The Guardian Celebrated yogi-musician Girish opens new possibilities for transforming your life through song, combining the ancient art of singing mantra with twenty-first century neuroscience research. For as long as he can remember, Girish has created rhythm to accompany life. His first experience of music as sacred art came in college, playing with jazz bands. “During improvisational sessions,” he recalls, “there were these unexplainable moments of synchronicity and intuition that felt like magic.” This led Girish to an unexpected journey—a seeming detour to live as a monk in an ashram for five years that inadvertently nourished his musical artistry. Here, he studied Sanskrit as a means to understand the deeper meanings of ancient chants, which sparked a life-changing event that led him back to music—and to combine music with Sanskrit chants. Now he shares what he’s learned to help people of all ages, backgrounds, and traditions to transform body, brain, and life through mantra and music. With Music and Mantras, Girish has created an interactive toolkit—including more than ninety minutes of companion audio material—for personal transformation through singing, sharing his own experience as a musician, yogi, and former Hindu monk. Weaving simple, elegant mantras from ancient traditions with neuroscience, Girish shows us how to achieve greater peace of mind, clarity, calm, focus, and even improved health and wealth through the yogic art of chanting—an ideal practice for singing our way to happiness, health, and prosperity.
| Author | : Rhodes Constantina Eleni 1954- |
| Publsiher | : State University of New York Press |
| Total Pages | : 292 |
| Release | : 2012-12-01 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9789381406144 |
| Rating | : 4.1/5 (61 downloads) |
| Author | : Sophia |
| Publsiher | : Andrews McMeel Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 308 |
| Release | : 2003-04-02 |
| Genre | : Body, Mind & Spirit |
| ISBN | : 9780740734960 |
| Rating | : 4.0/5 (349 downloads) |
This empowering book for women is packed with goddess wisdom and lore to helpreaders achieve success, love, and abundance.
| Author | : John Echeverri-Gent |
| Publsiher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 416 |
| Release | : 2020-09-10 |
| Genre | : Political Science |
| ISBN | : 0190991283 |
| Rating | : 4.1/5 (83 downloads) |
In careers that spanned six decades, Padma Bhushan award winners Lloyd and Susanne Rudolph elaborated seminal insights about Indian politics. The Rudolphs’ rigorous and remarkably empathetic study of India coupled with their extensive reading of social science theory served as the basis for their development of a broader interpretive mode of political analysis centered on the complex processes by which people construct meaning and motivation for political action. The eminent contributors to this volume pay tribute to the Rudolphs’ scholarship by examining its contributions to their own cutting-edge research as they advance the frontiers of the study of Indian politics and social science writ large. Their engaging essays analyze vital topics including how ‘situated knowledge’ shapes discourse, moral imagination, political strategies, and institutional change. They apply this interpretive approach to Indian politics to illuminate how the interaction of caste, class, gender, and religion has structured political mobilization, how changing social and political relations have affected education policy and civil–military relations, and how political leadership is forging the future of Indian politics.
| Author | : Dinesh Bhatia |
| Publsiher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 412 |
| Release | : 2023-02-18 |
| Genre | : Young Adult Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 9354359736 |
| Rating | : 4.9/5 (36 downloads) |
Srimad Devi Bhagavatam, also known as Devi Purana, is one of the many works of Maharishi Veda Vyasa. Consisting of 18,000 verses, it is divided into 12 chapters and numerous sections. Though classified as an upapurana (sub-Purana), it is the only Purana that Veda Vyasa terms 'Mahapurana', or the great Purana, at the end of each chapter. Vyasa's narration reiterates that the Supreme Goddess or the Divine Mother, as described in all scriptures, is the one beyond and above the Trinity of Gods and all Devas. The stories in the book not only establish this but also describe various manifestations of the Devi. All the Puranas are essentially collections of stories, through a narrator called Suta, who heard these from his guru, Vyasa. These, in their original form, are woven like a web and are not easy to comprehend since there is no defined order, be it chronological or otherwise. Dinesh Bhatia segregates and simplifies the stories as well as their underlying philosophies in order to present them in a simple and comprehensible way. He also reorganises the flow of stories as a direct narration by Vyasa to King Janamejaya, the grandson of Abhimanyu, while retaining the essence of the original work.
| Author | : Theodoros Rakopoulos |
| Publsiher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 138 |
| Release | : 2020-06-04 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 0429602553 |
| Rating | : 4.2/5 (53 downloads) |
Aiming to redefine the concept of wealth, which has too often been reduced to merely ‘accumulated assets’, this book views wealth primarily as a question of reproduction, relational flows and life vitality. The authors therefore outline wealth as a triangular phenomenon between capital, the commons and power. Viewing wealth as firstly a product of relational capacities, the book explores the processes wherein it is constantly being pulled at from forces that demand appropriation, be that finance, community or state. The chapters tackle perceptions (and practices) of wealth in the commons, in mythical narrative, immaterial substance, aristocratic orders, antimafia, money real and imagined, and conspiracy theory, with contributions from Melanesia, Italy, Greece, India and Mongolia. The comparative perspective lies at the heart of the book, bringing together instances of commonwealth and the commons, as well as hierarchical, relational and substantial understandings of wealth. As the first collection in recent decades to address the anthropology of wealth openly in a comparative perspective, this book will spark discussions of the concept in anthropology, not least at the back of a renewed debate over it due to Piketty’s legacy. This book was originally published as a special issue of History & Anthropology.
| Author | : Matthew J. Milliner |
| Publsiher | : Augsburg Fortress Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 313 |
| Release | : 2022-10-04 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 1506478751 |
| Rating | : 4.8/5 (51 downloads) |
Mother of the Lamb tells the remarkable story of a Byzantine icon: the Virgin of the Passion. Matthew Milliner traces the history, evolution, and theological significance of one of the most pervasive images of our time.
| Author | : Leslie L. Marsh |
| Publsiher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 243 |
| Release | : 2015-10-23 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 1317510763 |
| Rating | : 4.0/5 (63 downloads) |
This volume examines the discursive construction of the meanings and lifestyle practices of the middle class in the rapidly transforming economies of Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, focusing on the social, political and cultural implications at local and global levels. While drawing a comparative analysis of what it means to be middle class in these different locations, the essays offer a connective understanding of the middle class phenomenon in emerging market economies and lay the groundwork for future research on emerging, transitional societies. The book addresses three key dimensions: the discursive creation of the middle class, the construction of the cultural identity through consumption practices and lifestyle choices, and the social, political and cultural consequences related to globalization and neoliberalism.
| Author | : Vijaya Nagarajan |
| Publsiher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 400 |
| Release | : 2018-10-12 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 0190858087 |
| Rating | : 4.8/5 (87 downloads) |
Every day millions of Tamil women in southeast India wake up before dawn to create a kolam, an ephemeral ritual design made with rice flour, on the thresholds of homes, businesses and temples. This thousand-year-old ritual welcomes and honors Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and alertness, and Bhudevi, the goddess of the earth. Created by hand with great skill, artistry, and mathematical precision, the kolam disappears in a few hours, borne away by passing footsteps and hungry insects. This is the first comprehensive study of the kolam in the English language. It examines its significance in historical, mathematical, ecological, anthropological, and literary contexts. The culmination of Vijaya Nagarajan's many years of research and writing on this exacting ritual practice, Feeding a Thousand Souls celebrates the experiences, thoughts, and voices of the Tamil women who keep this tradition alive.
| Author | : Nanditha Krishna |
| Publsiher | : Penguin Books India |
| Total Pages | : 160 |
| Release | : 2010-06 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9780143067627 |
| Rating | : 4.3/5 (676 downloads) |
Beginning with an investigation of the possible non-Vedic, Dravidian origins of Vishnu, this book describes his form, aspects and attributes, as well as his various incarnations, such as Matsya the fish, Kurma the tortoise, Vamana the dwarf and many more.
