Jains (The Library of Religious Beliefs and Practices)

Jains (The Library of Religious Beliefs and Practices)
Paul Dundas (Author)
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Jainism

The Indian religion of Jainism, whose central tenet involves non-violence to all creatures, is one of the world's oldest and least-understood faiths. Dundas looks at Jainism in its social and doctrinal context, its history, sects, scriptures and ritual, and describes how the Jains have, over two and a half thousand years, defined themselves as a unique religious community. This revised and expanded edition takes account of new research into Jainism.

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Art and Architecture - Preface It is a matter of certain amount of satisfaction that the first edition of this book, published in late 2002, was almost completely sold out by mide - 2006. Although, of late, I am not keeping good health, on the insistence of the students and the members of the Faculty of the National Museum institute, New Delhi, particulary Prof.(Dr.) Anupa Pande, head of the History of Art Department , who kept on going me to do it so very affectionately that I could not refuse. My friends Shri KN Dikshit and Sri Trivedi Madneshwar are to some extent also responsible for it. Having once decided to add three new chapters in this edition of the publication- one, dealing with the Rock Art, also called "Prehistoric Art" or "Stone Age Art", second dealing with the " Protohistric Art", or " The Bronze Age Art", same as " The Harappan Art", also called " The Indus" or "the Indus- Sarasvati Art," and the third dealing with the " Indian Art Beyond the Indian frontiers" encompassing the ancient art of some of the neighbouring countries located on the south and the east of India _ Sri Lanka , Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia and Indonesia _ since these countries have shared India's culture for centuries together and producted a lot similar works of art and architecture within their own local matrix. I will be failing in my duty if I do not record the most valuable assistance I received from my young colleagues in the Indian Archaeological Society, New Delhi, Sarvashri Suresh Bomble and S. Vijayakumar. On the Secretarial and Internet front, Savashri Mohit Srvastava, Lakhan Trivedi and Bharat Singh were of great help, for which I am thankful to them. Ms. Raj Rani, Librarian, helped me by providing most the books I needed. Lastly, a word of appreciation for Shri Sushil Mittal, the Young and energetic owner of the DK Printworld, who lovingly placed a very tall order to me - "Kindly complete it within two weeks Course of the National Museum Institute who have expressed great desire to own the book very soon." Was it not Cruelty? But than I thoroughly enjoyed it. Back of the Book The book is the study of the fundamental Principles of ancient Indian art and architecture, dealing with essentials of Hindu thinking and practice of art like the Hindu view of Godhead, iconography and iconometry, and symbols and symbolism in Hindu Art. It undertakes a survey of Indian art and Temple architecture from the 3rd century BCE through the mediaeval period. It elaborately views the various terms and concepts associated with the field of art and iconography like mudras, asanas, pithas , explaining the nature of Buddhist and Jain deities as well as those of Hindu sects like Saivism, Vaisnavism and Saktism. Tracing the differences in conception of a Hindu temple, a Muslim Mosque and a Christian church, the research focuses particulary on the principles of visualization of symbols and signs in Hinduism and Christianity. It also reveals how the West has viewed Indian literature and art, exposing the inner contradictions of some European thinkers who while praising literary works of kalidasa and others condemned the Hindu images. The work contains more than 400 illustrations, half-tone and line drawings, that make the discussion easy to comprehend for a range of readers- scholars, students as well as laymen. Dr. SP Gupta, born is 1931, presently Chairman, Indian Archaeological Society , New Delhi, is a distinguished archaeologist and art historian . He has authored a Number of books including Disposal of the Dead and physical Types in Ancient India (1971), Tourism, Meseums and Monuments (1975), Archaeology of Soviet Central Asia and the Indian Borderlands two volumes (1978), The roots of Indian Art (1980) and Cultural Tourism in India (2002). Dr. Shashi Prabha Asthana (1947- 1997) an expert in ancient Indian history and archaeology, won a number of prestigious scholarships and fellowships like Commonwealth Scholarship and British Institute Fellowship. She has authored several monographs and catalogues including History and Archaeology of India's Contacts with other Countries from earliest times to 300 BC (1976), Pre-Harappan Cultures of India and Its Borderlands (1985), Mathura Kala (200), Indian Art through the Ages and Indian Bronzes. Contents Prefacev Preface to the Second Editionvii Map of India showing important Art Sitesx Transliteration Chartxv Map of India showing Sites of Principal Templesxvi 1 Rock Art in India1 Various kinds of Rock Art2 Distribution and Chronology2 Bhimbetka3 The Purpose of Rock Art5 Dating the rock Art5 Other Forms of Stone Age Art & Architecture7 2The Harappan Art9 Materials Used11 Subject Matter & Common Motifs12 Stone & Bronze Sculptures13 Terracottas14 Steatite Seals15 Pottery Paintings, Metal Art, Glazing, etc.16 Harappan Architecture17 The Continuity of Harappan Traditions20 3Fundamentals of Indian Art21 Religion and Art22 Hinduism has no Hi

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Hindu - About the Book Satyartha Prakasha is an Exposition of Truth, Dharma and Revelation in the Modern Context. Svami Dayananda Referred Back to the Permanent Message of the Vedas and Exhorted the Indians to Renew and Rebuild their Life and Culture in New Forms Which were Relevant in the New Age. It is an Interfaith dialogue on Unity of Faith in the Diversity of Religious Beliefs and Practices. Svami Dayananda was the last of the ancient and the first of the moderns. "The main object of my writing this book is to elucidate true principles, ie to declare as truth what is truth and to declare as false what is not true." My faith is only that which is true and acceptable to all for all times. Nor am I partial to any faith in India. My faith is universal truth, universal values and universal justice in thought, belief and action. Svamiji never said that he was starting a new Faith. At the end of Satyartha Prakasha, in his statement of Belief/Faith, he wrote: "It is not my purpose to start a new faith. I accept and believe only what is true and reject what is not true." If we fail to refer back to the original source of dharma-the Vedas, than the result will be that in the search for the new the Sanatana will be lost. An honest reader is required to read a book from the point of view of the author, wrong headed people try to give a different sense contrary to the intention of an author. From the Jacket Svami Dayananda Sarasvati (1825-1883) was one of the greatest men of modern India. A saint, a scholar, a reformer and a yogi of high order, he was dedicated to truth, dharma and the good life. Svamiji has distilled the essence of truth, dharma and religion in his book Satyartha Prakasha. His vision is broad, comprehensive and wholly relevant for all times and places. Indeed, it can be ranked with the top ranking Holy books of the world. Svamiji's Satyartha Prakasha enshrines universal truth of universal human values in a spirit of universal love & justice. A study of the book will give a clear insight into all the important theologies and metaphysics that one finds prevalent in India. The first ten chapters constituting Part I of Satyartha Prakasha states what Svamiji calls Principles of Universal Faith. Svamiji summarizes their contents in the 'Introduction' to Satyartha Prakasha chapter-wise: 1. Meaning and explanation of Aum and other names of Ishwara, the One God of the Universe, 2. Rearing and teaching of children, 3. Formal education and the discipline Brahmacharya, 4. Marriage and household, 5. Retirement and renunciation, and social service 6. Socio-economic organization, government, and administration, 7. Ishwara(God), Jivatma(Soul) and Revelation(Vedas), 8. Creation, sustenance and dissolution of the world, 9. Knowledge and ignorance, freedom and bondage, 10. Ethics of good conduct and humanitarian These chapters are chiefly based on Vedas. Svamiji also draws upon the Upanishads, Darshans philosophy, Manusmriti and the Brahmanas. Part II of Satyartha Prakasha consists of four chapters. In these chapters Svamiji without any partiality pointed out the defects of different religions and sects of this country, as well as treated similarly the faiths of other countries. Its contents are: 11. Various sects and faiths of the Pauranic traditions prevailing in India, 12. Charvaka, Buddhism and Jainism, 13. Christianity, 14. Islam. This part of Satyartha Prakasha has often been criticized by those who have misunderstood Svamiji's purpose and intention. Svamiji himself says in the 'Introduction': "I do not mean to hurt or oppose anybody. My purpose is to state the universal truth and distinguish it from what is not true." He did not criticize any religion for the sake of criticism or opposition. In fact, he accepted the universal truth of all religions. Svamiji stood and worked for a common universal faith. More than once he invited the learned men of various religions to come together, discuss the fundamentals of their religion freely and frankly and work out a common human faith for all. Satyartha Prakasha deserves to be read carefully with understanding and open mind from cover to cover. Publisher's Note Svami Dayanand Saravati's Satyartha Prakasa (Light of Truth) is the most widely read among all his other works. It is looked upon by the Arya Samaj in the same light as the Bible by the Christians. It embodies the teachings of Svami Dayanand Sarasvati in almost all matters, religious, social, educational and moral; his beliefs, his teaching, and the way of life he prescribes for men. It touches upon almost every aspect of life and the reality of the universe. It was in the year 1925 when Svami Dayanand's birth centenary was due to be celebrated in Mathura. Late Sh. Govindramji (Founder of the publication firm Govindram Hasanand) who was the librarian a

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author paul dundas format paperback language english publication year 04 07 2002 series the library of religious beliefs and practices subject religion subject 2 non christian religions ean 9780415266062 title jains sku st 0415266068 product category books comics magazines about speedy hen ltd by continuing with this checkout and ordering from speedy hen you are accepting our current terms and conditions details of which can be found by clicking here author s paul dundas country of publication u