MY KASHMIR DIARY BY S.L. PANDIT
My Kashmir Diary is a collection of essays and miscellaneous
writings of Prof. S.L Pandit. It is the surviving fruit of nearly four decades
of his literary activity; the rest went up in smoke in November, 1990, with the
burning and sacking of his house at Srinagar. The author has divided the book
it four sections. Section I : ‘Down Memory Lane ‘ is mostly autobiographical
with two essays about his association with the Ramakrishna mission. Section II:
‘Kashmir Past & amp; Present’ contains twelve perceptive essays on recent
history of Kashmir, the vital question is what is Kashmiriyat, and the present
predicament of Kashmir Pandits. Section III: ‘Perceptions of a Dedicated
Teacher’ consists of some of the author’s retrieved research papers on literature and a
convocation address that he delivered at Jalandhar after his retirement. Three
reviews and two additional essays form. Section IV: ‘ Some Miscellany &
Book Reviews’. On the whole, My Kashmir Diary is a comprehensive collection
that gives the reader a fair idea of the author’s keen interest in history, literature
and society, and reveals his flair for writing and sharing his thoughts with
others.
Prof. Shyam Lal Pandit was born at Kulgam, Kashmir, in
January, 1908. After passing B.A (Hons.) in first class from Panjab University,
Lahore, he got a first class in M.A, (English) from Lucknow University in 1930.
He taught for nearly twenty five years at the various government colleges in
Jammu & Kashmir and rose to be the Principal of the Amar Singh College,
Srinagar. Later, as the first Head of the Postgraduate Department of English,
University of Jammu & Kashmir, he gave the lead to post – graduate teaching
in Kashmir. Towards the end of his distinguished career, he was, for seven
years, Principal, Panjab University Evening College, Jalandhar. Prof. Pandit
has contributed numerous critical essays on literature, history and society to
various reputed journals.
Book: My Kashmir Diary
Author: S.L. Pandit
ISBN: 81-85217-11-4
Number of Pages: 236
Language: English
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LINGUISTIC TRADITIONS OF KASHMIR – ESSAYS IN MEMORY OF PANDIT DINANATH YAKSH EDITED BY MRINAL KAUL AND ASHOK AKLUJKAR
The present volume consists of original research papers. It
is not a collection or anthology in which specialists of the different aspects
of Kashmirian use or study of languages were invited to the write essays
surveying the aspects best known to them or to produce state of the art reports
about the scholarly study of the aspects. An effort, however, has been made in
the introduction to provide the general background that a reader may need in order
to situate the papers in the proper intellectual and historical context. The
introduction further outlines the themes that could and should be particulataly
explored to lead us to a fuller and sharper understanding of Kashmir’s
analytical engagement with language. The appendices toward the end of the
volume then complement the introduction by presenting objective and practical
information about the manuscripts etc of works in Sanskrit.
The volume could connect the results of the work done in the
past with the work to be done in the future by adding to the knowledge in the
present because of the articles it attracted from veteran as well as upcoming
researchers. The reader will find here discussions bearing upon the authors of
texts; discussions devoted to elucidating single passages, as well as
discussions exploring instances of intertextuality; and discussions exclusively
addressing individual grammars, as well as discussions engaging in the relation
of one grammatical school with another.
Mrinal Kaul earned his M.A. degree in Sanskrit from St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi and M. St. degree in Oriental Studies (Classical Indology) from the University of Oxford. He also studied Indian Logic and Manuscriptology in the University of Pune. He maintains his interest in Indian Philosophical literatures and Kashmirian Saiva schools.
Ashok Aklujkar received his M.A. degree in Sanskrit and Pali from the University of Poona and his Ph.d degree in Sanskrit and Indian Studies from Harvard University. He taught courses in Sanskrit language and in the related mythological and philosophical literatures (occasionally also in Indian belles letters in general) at the University of British Columbia from 1969 to 2006. His published research is mostly in areas of Sanskrit linguistic tradition and poetics. Advanced students have worked under his guidance in the areas of Buddhist and Brahmanical philosophy, religion and mythology.
Book: Linguistic
Traditions of Kashmir – Essays in Memory of Pandit Dinanath Yaksh
Author:
Edited by Mrinal Kaul and Ashok Aklujkar
ISBN: 812460440-1
Number of Pages: XXV + 593
Language: English
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AN INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF TRIKA SAIVISM BY MOTI LAL PANDIT
The aim of this book is basically to introduce the reader to
the fundamental principles that Trika philosophers have enunciated in their
philosophical – cum-theological treatises. Such an approach has been adopted
deliberately on account of the fact that Trika system of thought, which is very
rich in philosophical vocabulary, is hardly known to general public in the
manner of Advaita Vedanta of Samkara.
Although non- dualistic in orientation, yet it differs
radically from the monism of Samkara with regard to the nature of the Absolute
and the world. The Trika philosophy rejects the Vedantic view of the Absolute
as being inactive. Instead of an inactive Absolute, it thinks of the Absolute
theistically, and so speaks of Paramasiva as being both consciousness and
reflective awareness. As such the Absolute of Trika is equated with the
absolute freedom, and so the school also is referred to as being that of
Freedom. In so far as the status of the world is concerned, the Trika thinks of
it as being extension/emission/reflection of Paramasiva and so is considered to
be real. It means that the world, even though a reflection of Paramasiva, is
actually Siva itself.
From these main differences it can be discerned that the Trika absolutism is radically different from the one that Samkara has adumbrated. It is hoped that the reader upon reading the book will be able to have the grasp of the main philosophical principles that the Trika has enunciated and developed.
Moti Lal Pandit, trained as a theologian and linguist, has been engaged for last three decades in such dialogic research as would disseminate knowledge concerning the essence of such forms of spirituality as has been enunciated by such major religions as Hinduism, Buddhism and Christianity.
Book: An Introduction to Philosophy of Trika Saivism
Author: Moti Lal Pandit
ISBN: 81-215-1183-6
Number of Pages: VII + 239
Language: English
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SAIVA PHILOSOPHY OF KASHMIR BY S.N KAUL
Shamboo Nath kaul was the eldest son of the great
educationist, Late Pt. Shivajee Kaul Gassi. During his lifetime,
he came in contact with number if great saints and sages who blessed him to
attain spiritual enlightenment. A true karamyogi and Bhairava upasaka with
consciousness assuming a self effacing personality, well read and surprised
educated people by the shear breath of his knowledge; his immense fortitude,
inner strength and nobility of spirit, love, passion is worth of emulation. He
received inspiration to write this book from the late Ishwarswaroop Swami
Lakshmanjoo in order to express his devotion and dedication towards him.
The goal and purpose in writing this book is to highlight, in the midst of diversity, the essential unity that seems to be constitutive of such religions that have an orientation that is deeply mystical. Basing himself on the absolutistic metaphysical thought of Kashmir Saivism, the author thereby has attempted to interpret spirituality in such universal terms as would enable one to discover the principle of unity of being among the spiritualities of all major religions. Thus the aim of the book is so noble as to allow the reader to have the vision of unity in the midst of diversity.
Book: Saiva
Philosophy of Kashmir
Author: S.N Kaul
ISBN: 978-81-215-1198-8
Number of Pages: XV + 130
Language: English
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THE DIVINE AND THE DESTINY BY MEENAKSHI RAINA
A journey of fear, faith and falling in love……………
Kashmir, God’s own land on earth, is the motherland of the
Kashmiri Pandits. The year 1990 saw a mass exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from
their own soil due to threat to life and mass killings by the Separatists.
The Divine And The Destiny is the story of Shereen, a young
Kashmiri Pandit girl, and her family. Like the other Kashmiri Pandit families,
they were forced to leave their home without warning one night. The threat was
unavoidable. Where would they go ? What would they do? In a blink of an eye,
they were made homeless. Would Shereen and her family be able to go back to
their beautiful homeland? Would they be able to live in their own home again?
Besides, Shereen and her sister were growing up and ready to
find their life partners and settle down in marriage. How would it happen
considering the circumstances? Would Shereen be lucky enough to find her love?
Read ‘The Divine And The Destiny’ to find out…
Meenakshi Raina was born in Jammu but lived her childhood years in Kashmir Valley. She did her schooling from Kashmir and migrated to Jammu after the turmoil in the valley in the year 1990. She did her graduation in science from Camp College, Jammu and her post graduation , Master of Management Studies (M.M.S) from university of Mumbai in the year 1997. She worked as a lecturer at Govt. S.P.M.R College of Commerce, Jammu.
After her marriage, she moved to Delhi and worked as a lecturer in a management institute. She migrated to Canada in the year 2001, and lives with her husband in Toronto, Canada.
Book: The Divine And The Destiny
Author: Meenakshi Raina
ISBN: 978-93-82473-35-0
Number of Pages: 206
Language: English
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ENDLESS LONGINGS – JOURNEY OF A KASHMIRI GIRL BY SHARMISTHA KOUL SHARMA
Endless Longings is story of a young girl starting from her
birth in Kashmir and subsequent displacement from birthplace due to violence.
The entire experience of uprootedness, sudden impoverishment, and inability to
adapt to new lands identity crises becomes major part of the girl’s narrative. The
Kashmiri girl, Sheen takes the reader through a life journey impacted by
nature, relationship, love, longings and upheavals.
A poet at heart, the author, Sharmistha Koul Sharma has
always loved to write about human feelings and nature. In her first book, she
draws inspiration from the composite culture of the Valley amidst which she was
born as well as resilience of human spirit to flight adversity. Sharmistha has
studied Sociology at Delhi University and Jawahar Lal Nehru University. The
author works as a Civil Servant in the Ministry of Defence, Government of
India.
Book: Endless Longings – Journey of a Kashmiri Girl
Author: Sharmistha Koul Sharma
ISBN: 818521722-X
Number of Pages: 175
Language: English
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WAVES IN KASHMIR BY DR. M.L.KAK
'Waves in Kashmir" is neither a piece of fiction nor a sermon on the political and security related developments in Kashmir nor reflects the glory and serenity of the ripples on the lakes of Dal and Nigin but it is the story of the predilections of the displaced people from the Kashmir valley following the rise of Pakistan sponsored insurgency in 1990.
It deals with the ebb and flow of memories, experiences and incidents in the minds of those displaced people who pined in plains longing to be back to the verdent valleys and snow - covered mountain slopes.
The author has worked as a journalist in the states of Haryana, Himachal Pardesh and Jammu and Kashmir since he joined The Tribune in 1968 at the age of 28. Prior to the joining The Tribune as a Staff correspondent.
Out of his career as a Journalist spanning for over 40 years the author has spent 32 years in Jammu and Kashmir which helped him in achieving high degree of experience for reporting on day to day political and security related events.
Book: Waves in Kashmir
Author: M.L Kak
ISBN: 81-85217-24-6
Number of Pages: 231
Language: English
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"Jailed Without Crime - Untold Story of Emergency"
Veteran Journalist M.L. Kak has compiled an exceptional account of the Emergency from his reporting diary. The the vice-chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in New Delhi released the book on 25th December, 2011.
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Hello Bastar - The Untold Story Of India's Maoist Movement by Rahul Pandita
With direct access to the top Maoist leadership, Rahul Pandita provides an authoritative account of how a handful of men and women, who believed in the idea of revolution, entered Bastar in Central India in 1980 and created a powerful movement that New Delhi now terms as India's biggest internal security threat. It traces the circumstances due to which the Maoist movement entrenched itself in about 10 states of India, carrying out deadly attacks against the Indian establishment in the name of the poor and the marginalised. It offers rare insight into the lives of Maoist guerillas and also of the Adivasi tribals living in the Red zone. Based on exten- sive on-ground reportage and exhaustive interviews with Maoist leaders including their supreme command- er Ganapathi, Kobad Ghandy and others who are jailed or have been killed in police encounters, this book is a combination of firsthand storytelling and intrepid analysis. 
Rahul Pandita, seen here in the jungles of Bastar, along a flooded river, with a friend.
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About the Author
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Rahul Pandita is a senior Special Correspondent with the Open Magazine. He is the co-author of the critically acclaimed book on insurgency: The Absent State. He has extensively reported from conflict zones ranging from Bastar to Baghdad.
Rahul Pandita is a senior Special Correspondent with the Open Magazine. He is the co-author of the critically acclaimed book on insurgency: The Absent State. He has extensively reported from conflict zones ranging from Bastar to Baghdad.
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Edition - Published in June 2011
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New Editon - My Frozen Turbulence in Kashmir - Jagmohan
| Year Of Publication | : | 2011 |
| Edition | : | Ninth |
| Price | : | Rs. 595 |
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The ninth edition of former J&K governor Jagmohan’s book, My Frozen Turbulence in Kashmir, has just been printed. In this updated book, he has added a few extra chapters, including a chapter on the terrorist attack on Mumbai on 26 November 2008. We bring an excerpt from the said chapter:
The first decade of the 21st century will be remembered not only as the period when terrorism moved on to a new level of barbarity, but also as the time when it became a strategic threat to democracies… and, indeed, to the established world order
— Peter Clarke, former head of counter-terrorism, New Scotland Yard
The terrorist attack on Mumbai on November 26, 2008, must be reckoned as one of the most momentous, the most tragic and the most instructive events in the annals of the Indian Republic. Apart from causing huge loss of life and property, it exposed a number of wide chinks in the armoury of Indian polity and machinery of governance. A country, aspiring to be a super-power, stood before the entire world as nothing more than a huge tree with a hollow trunk. The event also brought to surface the inner shallowness of India's intellectual discourse which had shaped the outlook of its social and political elite and caused the emergence of a soft and superficial state.
In this case, 10 young terrorists sailed on a Pakistani steamer from Karachi, hijacked an Indian fishing trawler on the high seas, landed quietly at a point near the Gateway of India, divided themselves in four groups, and moved towards their pre-determined targets.
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Book description
My Frozen Turbulence in Kashmir is a highly fascinating book which analyses, in the perspective of history, the tumultuous events of the author’s two terms of governorship of the most sensitive and strategic Indian State Jammu and Kashmir.
A sheer glance at the contents of the book reveals the range of issues covered. In regard to all these issues, no assertion has been made which the author has not supported by concrete evidence.
With his deep insight into the fundamental issues involved, Jagmohan lays bare the roots that lie embedded in the ‘soft’ and ‘permissive’ attitude of the Indian State, in the habit of nursing illusions instead of facing stark realities, in the politics of deception and duplicity, in administrative infirmities and public corruption, in disintegrative constitutional relationship, and in the overall dynamics of negative forces. the brutal face of terrorism and pattern of subversion are sketched vividly.
The forceful personality of Jagmohan- a man of vigorous action and profundity of thoughts is deeply imprinted on every page of this unique book.
About The Author
Jagmohan is certainly one of the topmost civil servants that the country has produced in the post-independence period. He was the youngest Lieutenant-Governor of Delhi and the only one who held this prestigious office for two terms. During his second term, the capital had the unique distinction of successfully organized the Asiad, CHOGM and the Non-aligned Conference (1982-83). Earlier, he served with great distinction in a number of key assignments, including that of Chief Executive of Delhi Development Authority for over seven years, and as Lt. Governor of Goa, Daman and Diu.
Shri Jagmohan has also the rare distinction of being nationally honored twice by the President of India. He was awarded Padma Shri for “making significant contribution to the formulation and implementation of the Delhi Master Plan and for playing a pioneering role in planning and implementation of projects”. He was also awarded Padma Bhusan for his “exceptionally meritorious services to the country”. He was conferred the degree of Doctorate of Philosophy (Honoris Causa) in February 2000 by Guru Gobind Singh University, Amritsar.
My Frozen Turbulence in Kashmir is a highly fascinating book which analyses, in the perspective of history, the tumultuous events of the author’s two terms of governorship of the most sensitive and strategic Indian State Jammu and Kashmir.
A sheer glance at the contents of the book reveals the range of issues covered. In regard to all these issues, no assertion has been made which the author has not supported by concrete evidence.
With his deep insight into the fundamental issues involved, Jagmohan lays bare the roots that lie embedded in the ‘soft’ and ‘permissive’ attitude of the Indian State, in the habit of nursing illusions instead of facing stark realities, in the politics of deception and duplicity, in administrative infirmities and public corruption, in disintegrative constitutional relationship, and in the overall dynamics of negative forces. the brutal face of terrorism and pattern of subversion are sketched vividly.
The forceful personality of Jagmohan- a man of vigorous action and profundity of thoughts is deeply imprinted on every page of this unique book.
About The Author
Jagmohan is certainly one of the topmost civil servants that the country has produced in the post-independence period. He was the youngest Lieutenant-Governor of Delhi and the only one who held this prestigious office for two terms. During his second term, the capital had the unique distinction of successfully organized the Asiad, CHOGM and the Non-aligned Conference (1982-83). Earlier, he served with great distinction in a number of key assignments, including that of Chief Executive of Delhi Development Authority for over seven years, and as Lt. Governor of Goa, Daman and Diu.
Shri Jagmohan has also the rare distinction of being nationally honored twice by the President of India. He was awarded Padma Shri for “making significant contribution to the formulation and implementation of the Delhi Master Plan and for playing a pioneering role in planning and implementation of projects”. He was also awarded Padma Bhusan for his “exceptionally meritorious services to the country”. He was conferred the degree of Doctorate of Philosophy (Honoris Causa) in February 2000 by Guru Gobind Singh University, Amritsar.
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