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    The 54 Sanskrit slokas (with Roman transcription and translation in Hindi, English) make obeisance to gods and goddesses, the guru and the Highest Reality (Brahman). Included is a tape-recorded version of the slokas, a rendering by experts in sloka-recitation.

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    Stuti Manjari (Book with audio cassette) by: Unknown 153.00

    Stuti-Manjari is a collection of some famous Sanskrit shlokas that form an intrinsic part of the daily worship and prayer of the Hindus. The fifty-four shlokas compiled make obeisance to Shiva, Vishnu and his avataras (incarnations), the Sun God, the Earth Goddess, Mahalakshmi (Goddess of wealth), Sarasvati (Goddess of wisdom) and Hanuman among other gods and goddesses as well as the guru (preceptor) and the Highest Reality — the Indivisible Brahman. The shlokas praising the physical attributes of the deities and gloryfying their powers are girven in the original Sanskrit verse form followed by their transcription in Roman script and a translation of their meanings in the both Hindi and English. Accompanying this breviary is a tape-recorded version of the shlokas rendered by experts well -versed in the technical aspects involved in shlokas-recitation. The sholkas thus recited to a melodious tune not only acquaint the listener with the correct pronunciation of the words but also have the great effect of refreshing the mind when listened to in the free-flowing diction add richness to the piety evoked by the shlokas and the lofty thoughts contained in them. The shlokas are an offering of the Janana-Pravaha Centre for Cultural Studies in Varanasi which aims at promoting the meanings and message of diverse aspects of Indian culture — such as, the varied art forms and classic masterpieces of literature.

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    Success is a journey, not a destination. It comes beacuse of proper planning and its execution, having the ingredients of opportunity and talent. These 100 quotes bring forth the meaning, ways and means, and different facets of success. Each quote has a stimulating painting of Lord Ganesha, the Lord of Peace, Prosperity and Wisdom, resonating the theme.

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    Success by: R.N. Kogata, Lalita Kogata, 234.00

    The authors, through 100 quotes, brings forth the meaning, ways and different facets of success. Each quote has a stimulating painting of Lord Ganesha, the Lord of Peace, Prosperity and Wisdom, representing the theme. Many of these recollective quotes are from highly reputed global personalities, who enlightened this world with their lives and services, and the rest are from the pens of the authors.
    Success is a highly subjective topic. It means different to different people. Climbing the ladder of success is like climbing a mountain, from one peak to another. Succcess is a journey, not a destination. It comes beacuse of proper planning and its execution, having the ingredients of opportunity and talent. Luck is not a criterion in success. Dream big, but practical, have self esteem, work hard, remove negative thoughts from the mind, learn from the past experiences, and have the willingness and readiness to change, improve and achieve. One is set to embrace success for sure!.

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    Taken from Ramcharitmaanas, this small book contains rules for doing Sundar Kaand Puja and includes Hanumaan Chaalisaa, Sankatmochan Hanumaanashtak, Bajrang Baan, Sri Ram Stuti and Hanuman and Ramayana aaratis.

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    Sunder Kand by: Unknown 45.00

    Taken from Ramcharitmaanas, this small book contains rules for doing Sundar Kaand Puja and includes Hanumaan Chaalisaa, Sankatmochan Hanumaanashtak, Bajrang Baan, Sri Ram Stuti and Hanuman and Ramayana aaratis.

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    The Surya Siddhanta is one of the earliest astronomical texts of the ancient India. Under the tradition of Upanishads, the Surya Siddhanta reveals the knowledge of the planetary motion of the solar system directly given by the Sun god to Mayasura, subsequently passed down in oral form. Later on Varahamihira (ce 505-87) discussed the doctrine of Surya Siddhanta in his book on Pancasiddhantika. The present Hindi translation of the Sanskrit verses of Surya Siddhanta is based on the famous English translations by Reverend Ebenezer Burgess (1860) and Pt. Bapu Deva Sastry (1861).
    Significant coverage in the fourteen chapters of the book is on units of time, length of the year of gods and demons, day and night of Brahma, the elapsed period since creation, planetary eastwards movement and sidereal revolution. The lengths of the earth’s diameter, circumference are also given. Eclipses and colour of the moon’s eclipsed portion are mentioned. The appendices provide the modern aspect on these topics. The researchers of ancient astronomy and others may find it an interesting reading.

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    Surya Siddhanta by: Kedar Nath Shukla 234.00

    The Surya Siddhanta is one of the earliest astronomical texts of the ancient India. Under the tradition of Upanishads, the Surya Siddhanta reveals the knowledge of the planetary motion of the solar system directly given by the Sun god to Mayasura, subsequently passed down in oral form. Later on Varahamihira (ce 505-87) discussed the doctrine of Surya Siddhanta in his book on Pancasiddhantika. The present Hindi translation of the Sanskrit verses of Surya Siddhanta is based on the famous English translations by Reverend Ebenezer Burgess (1860) and Pt. Bapu Deva Sastry (1861).
    Significant coverage in the fourteen chapters of the book is on units of time, length of the year of gods and demons, day and night of Brahma, the elapsed period since creation, planetary eastwards movement and sidereal revolution. The lengths of the earth’s diameter, circumference are also given. Eclipses and colour of the moon’s eclipsed portion are mentioned. The appendices provide the modern aspect on these topics. The researchers of ancient astronomy and others may find it an interesting reading.

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    The book presents the stories on Krishna relating to events before and after his birth, his life as cowherd in Gokul, Vrindavan and Mathura and Kansa’s atrocities, his leelas with gopis in Vrindavan, his brave deeds, his visit to Mathura and the death of Kansa.

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    Tales of Krishna by: Sethu Ramaswamy 89.00

    The book presents the stories on Krishna as contained in the Bhagavata Puranam which was narrated by Sage Shuka to King Parikshit according to legend. The tales relate to events before the birth of Krishna and Krishna’s life as a boy in Gokul, Vrindavan and Mathura. They relate to a number of events and acts relating to the life of Krishna such as Kansa’s atrocities on the people, the plight of Krishna’s parents, Devaki and Vasudeva, the birth of Krishna, his childhood pranks and leelas with gopis in Vrindavan, his brave deeds, his visit to Mathura and the death of Kansa at the hands of Krishna. Written for modern young readers, in a simple and easy-to-understand language, the stories contain the rich religious tradition of India that has come down through the centuries and continue to be revered today.

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    Time is eternal, all-pervasive, money, a good counsellor, and the best-known medicine. The 100 “quotable” quotes on Work in this book are a gold mine of wisdom that renews his spirit and makes him more creative and help him utilize time better for the self and the society. Each quote has a stimulating painting of Lord Ganesha, the Lord of Peace, Prosperity and Wisdom.

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    Time by: R.N. Kogata, Lalita Kogata, 234.00

    Time is eternal and all-pervasive. It is the most potent factor in human life. It waits for none. Time is money. To remind the significance and criticality of Time, the authors have presented 100 exceptional quotes on Time, each quote is enjoined by a stimulating painting of Lord Ganesha, the Lord of Peace, Prosperity and Wisdom. Some of these enlightening and ever-inspiring quotes are from impeccable personalities, who have rendered invaluable services and contributions to the progress of this world. Everything happened, happens and will happen fall under the ambit of time.
    Time is the best-known medicine and a good leveller and counsellor. It enables us to overcome the losses of the past and energize to run towards new goals. Though alpha and omega in nature, time is too short for a human being. Thus it reminds everyone to act wisely and harness it fruitfully as the wise, talented and the enlightened do.

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    The book deals with the occult sciences that address the mysteries of the mind and attempt to understand the laws of nature and master them. Using perspectives of researchers and practitioners of these sciences, the book studies the basis and practice of telepathy, clairvoyance, psychometry, hypnotism, paranormal phenomenon, astral travelling and dreams.

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    Understanding Mysteries of the Mind by: Nandlal Vanvari 270.00383.00

    The book deals with some of the occult sciences that attempt to address the mysteries of the mind and understand the laws of nature and master them. Using perspectives and ideas of researchers and practitioners of these sciences, the book, with an easy-to-follow text, studies the basis and practice of telepathy, clairvoyance, psychometry, hypnotism, paranormal phenomenon, astral traveling and dreams. Citing experiments conducted in the past and giving a history of the evolution of the practice of each discipline, it discusses the nature of these sciences and the relevance of each in promoting creativity and developing skills and spiritual and mental advancement in general. It goes in detail into what thought is and what specific thoughts, dreams and superstitions indicate and use of certain materials like ESP cards, mirrors and crystals in the practice of the occult sciences. The volume will prove indispensable to psychologists, psychiatrists and neurologists, practitioners of these sciences and lay readers interested in the subject.

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    The book examines the occult sciences that deal with the birth- and name-related attributes of human beings, their bodily features and their style of writing – astrology, numerology, palmistry, physiognomy, phrenology, moleosophy and graphology – for deeper insights into personality and fate. With easy-to-understand examples, it reveals the way in which these sciences explain aspects of human character and mind.

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    Understanding Occult Sciences by: Nandlal Vanvari 360.00473.00

    The book attempts to examine those occult sciences that deal with the birth- and name-related attributes of human beings, their bodily features and their style of writing for deeper insights into personality and fate — topics like astrology, numerology, palmistry, physiognomy, phrenology, moleosophy and graphology. In a simple language and with easy-to-understand examples and illustrations, Dr. Nandlal Vanvari reveals the way in which these sciences explain aspects of human character and mind by going beyond the environmental conditioning of man and his trait of reducing everything to automatic reflex. Keeping the modern scientific perspective in mind throughout, he delves into horoscopes and effects of the planets and constellations, the significance of numbers in numerology and their association with planets, the palm lines, significance of moles located in different parts of the body and so on. The work will be useful for those associated with the sciences of the mind as well as general readers interested in occult sciences.

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    Vedamritabindavah (Drops of Vedic Nectar) is a modest tribute to those who are genuinely interested in Vedas’ universal message. It is a collection of select Vedic statements with Hindi and English translations intending to communicate the Vedic wisdom to the young people of modern age. This book, with fairly accurate translations from Vedic Sanskrit, aims to acquaint the modern readers with their most ancient, richest literary heritage so that they can comprehend its worth and bring value to their life.
    In spite of numerous translations available, this volume has some novelty in its content and freshness in its presentation, and stands witness to the fact that in representing Vedas, there still exist infinite possibilities.

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    Vedamritabindavah (Drops of Vedic Nectar) by: Shashi Prabha Kumar 225.00

    Vedamritabindavah (Drops of Vedic Nectar) is a modest tribute to those who are genuinely interested in Vedas’ universal message. It is a collection of select Vedic statements with Hindi and English translations intending to communicate the Vedic wisdom to the young people of modern age. This book, with fairly accurate translations from Vedic Sanskrit, aims to acquaint the modern readers with their most ancient, richest literary heritage so that they can comprehend its worth and bring value to their life.
    In spite of numerous translations available, this volume has some novelty in its content and freshness in its presentation, and stands witness to the fact that in representing Vedas, there still exist infinite possibilities.

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    Vedic Prayers for Global Peace and Universal Well-being by: Shashi Prabha Kumar 625.00

    “The present book intends to highlight universal Vedic vision and provide an overview of ennobling ideas enshrined in the four Vedas. It contains select Vedic mantras in Sanskrit , with Hindi and English translation, which solicit peace and welfare for all beings in the world. Vedic prayers compiled in this book have been divided under following eight headings: One Earth-One Family, Peace, Well-being, Nature/Environment, Friendship/Amity, Education, Feminine Power and Culture. Besides, a basic introduction to Vedic literature is appended in the beginning so that the readers may grasp a glimpse of the vastness and variety of Vedic texts and also understand the enormous influence of Vedas on the subsequent development of Indian thought. It is hoped that the simple but significant message of Vedas like seeing inherent interconnectedness among all beings inhabiting the planet earth and seeking cosmic harmony can provide fresh insights for the future of humanity. “

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