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THE TRIKA SAIVISM OF KASHMIR BY MOTI LAL PANDIT
The importance of Kashmir Saivism lies in the fact that an independent school of Saivism, with its own specific ethos and orientation, emerged from the soil of Kashmir during the eighth century of our era, which till the end of twelfth century made great strides both philosophically and theologically. The type of Saivism that emerged during the eighth century is deeply rooted in the religious outlook of Tantrism. It is the Tantric religious outlook which has served as the substratum for the flowering of various schools of Saivism, and which ultimately terminated in the rise of such philosophical schools as the Spanda and the Pratyabhijna.
The author of the book has made every attempt at explaining as comprehensively as possible the complex theoretical thinking of the Trika. The Trika, although non- dualistic in orientation, does not obliterate the existence of the person, and that is why it accepts Reality as being of the nature of I-consciousness. According to Trika, Reality is both prakasta and vimarsa and so the world we live is an actual manifest condition of the Absolute. Also its theology of divine kenosis discloses that God is not far away from us, but as light of consciousness constitutes our essential nature.
Moti Lal Pandit, being a Kashmiri Pandit, had the opportunity of studying the philosophical and tantric traditions of Trika from various teachers both in and outside the Valley. Trained as a theologian and in modern humanities and classical languages, he has accordingly been the communicator of today’s Hinduism and Buddhism when they encounter the modern world.
Book: The Trika Saivism of Kashmir
Author: Moti Lal Pandit
ISBN: 81-215-1082-1
Language: English
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VIJANA BHAIRAVA BY SWAMI LAKSHMANJOO
THE MANUAL OF SELF – REALIZATION
In the revelations that comprise this audio study set the God-Realized master Swami Lakshmanjoo unfolds for us the hidden maps needed to traverse the sacred Tantric text Vijanan Bhairava.
In his manual for Self-Realization, Lord Bhairava, in answering the Divine Mother Bhairavi’s question ‘ What is the real essence of the way we have to read?’ reveals 112 different spiritual practices for entering in the universal and transcendental state of consciousness.
Recorded original audio includes revelations from the oral tradition of Kashmir Shaivism of the Vijnana Bhairava Tantra given by Swami Lakshmanjoo. Total time of audio is seven hours.
Swami Lakshmanjoo was born in Srinagar, Kashmir on May09, 1907. He was the last and the greatest of the saints and masters of the tradion of Kashmir Shavisim. Having a deep understating of the philosophy and practices of Kashmir Shavism, he was like a splendid and rare jewel. Beginning from childhood he spent his whole life studying and practicing the teachings of this unique sacred tradition. Because of his intellectual power and strength of awareness, he realized both spirituality and intellectually the reality of its thought.
Book: Vijnana Bhairava
Author: Swami Lakshmanjoo
ISBN: 978-81-215-1238-1
Language: English
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In the revelations that comprise this audio study set the God-Realized master Swami Lakshmanjoo unfolds for us the hidden maps needed to traverse the sacred Tantric text Vijanan Bhairava.
In his manual for Self-Realization, Lord Bhairava, in answering the Divine Mother Bhairavi’s question ‘ What is the real essence of the way we have to read?’ reveals 112 different spiritual practices for entering in the universal and transcendental state of consciousness.
Recorded original audio includes revelations from the oral tradition of Kashmir Shaivism of the Vijnana Bhairava Tantra given by Swami Lakshmanjoo. Total time of audio is seven hours.
Book: Vijnana Bhairava
Author: Swami Lakshmanjoo
ISBN: 978-81-215-1238-1
Language: English
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ENVIRONMENT IN JAMMU & KASHMIR BY MOHAMMAD ASHRAF FAZILI
This book comprises of a collection of burning topics that caught the attention of various forums particularly. Institution of Engineers of India (J &K Centre, Srinagar) during the last few years. Most of the themes were prescribed by United Nations on World Environment Days, World water Days, World Telecom Days etc…
These subjects reflect a useful data that shall go a long way in planning future course of action both at individual and collective level. This effort may serve as a safeguard in preservation of the interest in the areas of everyone’s concern i.e. the environment on which depend the health of present generation and that of the future progeny.
One edition of the author’s book OUR CONCERN containing 20 similar topics on environment was published in 2003 from USA which received international appreciation.
This edition ENVIRONMENT IN JAMMU & KASHMIR STATE containing 35 topics touching issues like Water system, Environmental issues, Telecommunication system, Energy resources, Disaster mitigation, Water Transport, Quality control of civil works, Building sustainable framework and Engineer’s role in society etc. in our state besides at national and international level.
Born in Srinagar, Kashmir on 19.12.1942, studied in Jammu & Kashmir University, graduated in Civil Engineering in Annamalai University South India (1959-63), served J&K PWD in various capacities, retired in 2000 as Chief Engineer , reappointed till 2003, Consultant, Chartered Engineer , Fellow Institution of Engineers (India) life member Indian Road Congress, Member American Society of Civil Engineers, presented over 50 papers in seminars, has several publications to his credit, free-lancer writer.
Book: Environment in Jammu & Kashmir
Author: Mohammad Ashraf Fazili
ISBN: 978-81-8339-253-2
Language: English
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THE MAHARAJA OF KASHMIR BY JOGENDRA CHANDRA BOSE
A VINDICATION AND AN APPEAL
Book: The Maharaja of Kashmir
Author: Jogendra Chandra Bose
ISBN: 978-81-8339-224-2
Language: English
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It is an appeal and vindication made to His Excellency Viceroy of India, an exposition of the affairs of Kashmir. The whole object has been to state plainly the just case of the Maharaja and to press it upon the attention of His Excellency the Viceroy. The maharaja has suffered too long already and it will rebound to the lasting glory of Lord Lansdowne if, before leaving India, he reverses the doom with which Highness was visited four years and a half ago.
As a loyal subject of the British Government, the author cannot be indifferent to Imperial interest with which the welfare of the country is indissolubly mixed. These interests must have precedence over every other consideration, but is convinced that the reinstatement of the Maharaja will only serve to promote those interests instead of damaging them in anyway. This conviction and the justice of the Maharaja’s cause have emboldened the author to write this ‘vindication and appeal’.
Book: The Maharaja of Kashmir
Author: Jogendra Chandra Bose
ISBN: 978-81-8339-224-2
Language: English
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FROM DUALISM TO NON- DUALISM BY MOTI LAL PANDIT
A STUDY OF THE EVOLUTION OF SAIVITE THOUGHT
Book: From Dualism to Non- Dualism
Author: Moti Lal Pandit
ISBN: 978-81-215-1208-4
Language: English
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The religious history of India has expressed itself in terms of what has come to be known as the Great Tradition and the Little Tradition. It is the synthesis of these two traditions that has given rise, through the process of evolution, to the present-day Hinduism. It is with this absorptive spirit of Hinduism with which this book deals by pointing out as to how Saivism, though belongings to the Little Tradition, has evolved as part and parcel of Brahmanism, Saivism at the same time has maintained its personal identity in terms of its scriptures and spiritual practices. Although a part of Brahmanism, yet Saivism itself has so evolved in terms of metaphysical thought as to parallel the larger pattern of metaphysical thought of Hinduism in general. Thus the Saivite thought, while following the metaphysical footprints of Brahmanism, ultimately has climaxed in the non-dualism recognitive philosophy of the Trika.
Moti Lal Pandit, a linguist and theologian, has been engaged in Indological research for last three decades. He has contributed more than three hundred papers on Comparative Religion, Theology, Spirituality and Mysticism. Some of his earlier works include The Fundamentals of Buddhism: Samkara’s Concept of reality: Towards Transcendence; Being as becoming: Transcendence and Negation; The Trika Saivism of Kashmir; Sunyata; The essence of Mahayana Spirituality; Buddhism: A Religion of Salvation; Disclosure of Being; Encounter with Buddhism; An Introduction to the Philosophy of Trika Saivism; and The Buddhist View of knowledge and Reality.
Book: From Dualism to Non- Dualism
Author: Moti Lal Pandit
ISBN: 978-81-215-1208-4
Language: English
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THE KASHMIRI RAMAYANA BY GEORGE A.GRIERSON
COMPRISING THE SRIRAMAVATARACARITA AND THE LAVAKUSAYUDDHACARITA OF DIVAKARA PRAKASA BHATTA
Book: The Kashmiri Ramayana
Author: George A. Grierson
ISBN: 81-8339-016-1
Language: English
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A GAZETTEER OF KASHMIR BY CHARLES ELLISON BATES
Book: A Gazetteer of Kashmir
Author: Charles Ellison Bates
ISBN: 81-8339-022-6
Language: English
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THE VALLEY OF KASHMIR BY WALTER R.LAWRENCE
Book: The Valley of Kashmir
Author: Walter R. Lawrence
ISBN: 978-81-8339-056-9
Language: English
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THE CHARM OF KASHMIR BY V.C.SCOTT O’ CONNOR
The present volume entitled, The charm of Kashmir describes in detail the scenic grandeur of the splendid natural beauty of the land of Kashmir. The book gives a narrative, analytical and fundamental account of Kashmir in order to describe its historic and aesthetic value.
The author has given lively descriptions of the beauty and splendor with very precise fidelity.
The book gives the survey of the vast variety of the nature’s boundless beauty which adorns the glamorous valley in the form of the Water Gate, The Wullar lake, the Dal Lake, the Nishat Bagh, the Chasma Shahi, the Hazrat Bal, the Shalimar, Nagin Bagh etc. The bookwill thus be of great interest to the historians, the aesthetes, the travelers and the readers in general.
The book excels in its vivid depictions related to its fascination and original insight, the richness of its illustrations and paintings and its consummate grace and eloquence.
Author: V.C. Scott O’ Connor
ISBN: 978-81-8339-078-1
Language: English
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SOCIAL THOUGHT AND INDIAN SOCIAL SYSTEM - A SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE BY SHABNAM ARA
This book stands primarily as a textbook for the students of Sociology at under graduate level. It is essentially composed of two parts, one deal with Social Thought and second is concerned with the Indian Social Systems. The first part of this book is composed of the chapters of introduction to Sociology, Sociology and related disciplines, Distinctive Sociological views of Auguste Comte, Herbert Spencer, Emile Durkheim, Karl Marx, Max Weber, Vilfredo Pareto, C H Cooley and R K Merton. Prominent views of these core sociologists have been presented in this part of the book. The second part of this book deals with the structure of Indian society. It looks at the structural and dynamic aspects of the Indian society. Its focus has been on the themes such as composition of Indian society, concept and features of caste, approaches to the study of Indian society and urban, rural and tribal societies in India. In this way, the book provides a comprehensive introduction of the important topics of social thought and structure of Indian society.
Dr Shabnam Ara is Assistant Professor in Sociology and is presently working in A.S College, Srinagar, J&K. She was born in a village Ruhu Anantnag. After completion of her graduation from University of Kashmir, in 1996 and post graduation in Sociology from AMU, Aligarh, in 1999 and did her Ph.D from Ranchi University, Ranchi, in 2008. Her first book “Impact of Militancy on women in Kashmir” is first serious and scientific attempt to analyze this complex phenomenon through empiricity. She has written many research articles in national and international journals.
Book: Social Thought and Indian Social System
Author: Shabnam Ara
ISBN: 978-81-8339-222-8
Language: English
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THE ORPHAN - A NOVEL BASED ON KASHMIR BY SHAHEEN MOHAMMAD ASHRAF
“Orphan” is a true story of three boys, who are brought up by their maternal aunt. It is a story of an average Kashmiri household. Although focus of the story is three boys, but I tried to depict life as it existed in early fifties. Details of Kashmiri culture, especially marriage ceremony etc. is described in lucid detail. Initial chapters of book were written in the late nineties, because of official engagements, I could not complete the book till 2005. Almost all events in the book such as Jana paying visit to her cousin in the country side are based on real events. Most of chapters especially initial ones were written with full feedback from main character of late Jana. I hope readers will like the book and that will be my greatest satisfaction.
Shaheen Mohammad Ashraf was born in Ganai Hamam Mohalla in old town Baramulla in December 1969. Studied in government school and passed matric examination from Government High School Dewanbagh, Baramulla. Graduated from Kashmir University in 1988. He was appointed as Teacher in 1990 and also worked as Free- lance writer for some time, before qualifying KAS, 1999; Examination. He has worked as Treasury Officer, Revenue Officer as well as District Fund Officer and is currently FA/CPA & OJKSPDC Srinagar.
Book: The Orpahn – A Novel Based on Kashmir
Author: Shaheen Mohammad Ashraf
ISBN: 978-81-8339-218-1
Language: English
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THE MARKHOR SPORT: IN KASHMIR BY COUNT HANS VON KOENIGSMARCK
We have left the Alps behind us-a long climb, but finished at last- and now here we are suddenly transplanted to that beautiful garden called Kashmir- the Indian Italy, a land breathing of Romeo and Juliet.
We have made our entry at Baramula, where the Jhelum, the Hydaspes of the ancients, leaves its silent, grassy banks to fall headlong into the plains of the Punjab, becoming ever wilder as it leaps from rock to rock. How quietly it flows here through the valley between its smiling banks! A feeling of warmth and peace steals over our senses. Sweet-scented carpets literally spread themselves out before our astonished eyes- the whole valley is one moving mass of bursting bloom in the June haze. What a sparkling, laughing, enticing world! Nature here draws her resources from the deep wells of life’s eternity.
These lines are written in the hope that, after their perusal, the visitor to “The Vale”, or to other parts of the Himalayas, may not feel himself so entirely at the mercy of his Shikari, who too often consults his own comfort and visits spots where he and the villagers can play into one another’s hands and neglects localities where the best bags are to be obtained.
The object, therefore, is not to write a book of adventures, but to give accurate measurements, the names of the best shooting grounds and such hints as are likely to prove useful to the inexperienced traveler in the hills and ravines of the Himalayas and amongst the sterile mountains and plains of Ladakh and Middle Thibet.
Book: The Markhor: Sport in Kashmir
Author: Count Hans Von Koenigsmarck
ISBN: 978-81-8339-206-8
Language: English
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