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Sri Yantra and The G...
Sri Yantra and The Geophilosophy of India
by: Niraj KumarSri-yantra, a mythical instrument, strikes a balance between the gross subtle and causal dimensions of the microcosmic and macrocosmic phenomena. It has made a strong footprint in the geophilosophy of India and beyond, and has a major stake in India’s landscape, code of Indian civilization, and is set to make a difference in various walks of Indian life.
$24.00
ISBN: 9788124607268
Year Of Publication: 2014
Edition: 1st
Pages : xxii, 242p.
Bibliographic Details : Bibliography; Index
Language : English
Binding : Hardcover
Publisher: D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.
Size: 23
Weight: 650
The concept of geophilosophy, or to be more precise geo-metaphysics, is an enduring bond between the philosophical thought and its terrestrial support. Essentially the geographical positioning of a country influences its thinking and thus impacts its philosophy.
Sri-yantra, a mythical instrument, strikes a balance between the gross subtle and causal dimensions of the microcosmic and macrocosmic phenomena. It syncs with the esoteric ontology of the cosmos, the individual body, the state, the nation in its geographic aspect, all creative and conducive societal values, and the grand unification of existing dogmas, doctrines, creeds and commitments.
The author talks about his speculation of a triangular semblance of the Indian subcontinent and his intuitive experiences of ancient axioms of Eastern metaphysics. He elucidates that Sri-yantra, once esoteric, has become exoteric and can still retain its crown position in India. This book is a valuable accumulation of various facts, figures and values from myriad canons of mystic revelations. It also provides a type of interpolative vindication or justification of the two apparently conflicting ideologies of the oriental and occidental origins.
Sri-yantra has made a strong footprint in the geophilosophy of India and beyond, and has a major stake in India’s landscape, code of Indian civilization, and is set to make a difference in various walks of Indian life. This unusual volume sheds light on many a topic, which will interest readers of a wider spectrum.
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgement
1. The Geophilosophy of India and Sri-yantra
Geographical Roots of Thinking Locating Rhizomic Nature of Indian Thinking
2. What Is India?
Algorithm of Indian Landscape: Iteration Mirror Reflection (Abhasa) Generates Multiplicity
3. Sri-yantra : The Ultimate Code of Indian Civilization
Triadic Thinking and Iteration Sri-yantra as Sheaf of Indian Thought Drawing a Sacred Triangle on Indias Geobody Sri-cakra and Sri Kalacakra Sri or Tri?
4. Meru and Sri-yantra
Origin of the Concept of Meru Aryabhatta and Meru in Mathematics Meru in Mahabharata and Puranas Meru Goes Asian Sri-yantra and Meru
5. Sri-yantra : Structural Properties
Sri-yantra : An Enneagram of Human Body Basic Structure of Sri-yantra Mathematical Properties Sri-yantra and Higher Algorithm of Algebra Fractal and Sri-yantra Sri-yantra and New Genetics
6. Sri-yantra and Quest for Higgs Boson
Is Higgs Boson Sodasi? Triadization of Universe Unifying Relativity and Standard Model Through Timbuktu Algebra SUSY as Grand Sri-yantra
7. Sri-yantra : Footprints from Katra to Paris
Star of David as Meru of Sri-yantra Sri-yantra: Secret of Memory Sacred Network in Paris Cosmo-telluric Lines and Ma Vaisno Devi Shrine
8. Bharata Mata : Map and Sri-yantra
Indias Imagined Sacred Landscape Cartography of India Bharata Mata Bharata Mata and Lalita Tripurasundari Bankim Chandra Chatterjee and Goddess Durga Geophilosophy of Bharat Mata Trans-modern Synthesis
9. Pleading for a New National Flag
Adopting the National Flag Quest for National Flag Triangular Flag for India New National Flag with
Sri-yantra Emblem
Conclusion:
Avatarana of Indias Past of Abundance
Bibliography
Index
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