JAMSETJEE JEJEEBHOY OF BOMBAY

JAMSETJEE JEJEEBHOY OF BOMBAY

Partnership and Public Culture in Empire

 

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By Jesse S. Palsetia

2015, ISBN 9780199459216

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This book details the life and public career of one of India's legendary individuals-Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy, the first Indian knight and baronet. Born of humble origins, he went from collecting and selling empty bottles to building a business empire through the nineteenth-century China Trade. 

Hailed as one of India's greatest philanthropists of the colonial era, Jejeebhoy utilized his wealth for copious charity for the people of Bombay and western India. But he was also an ambitious and canny actor within the colonial framework, whose ambitions went beyond altruistic desires to benefit society. 

Jejeebhoy belonged to the collaborationist class that emerged under early colonialism. This class which also included prominent figures like Dwarkanath Tagore, the merchant prince from Bengal served as an important medium between the imperial and Indian cultures. However, the limits of collaboration for Indians were evident-Jejeebhoy faced many bureaucratic and cultural obstacles in his encounters with the imperial order. His efforts to promote himself and indigenous capabilities bear testimony to Indian ingenuity under the colonial regime. 

Contents: Introduction. 1. The merchant-prince of Bombay. 2. The civic partner: collaborative colonialism emerges. 3. The Parsi leader. 4. The standard-bearer of charity: philanthropy as a collaborative institution. 5. Knighthood, baronetcy, statue, and the crown: symbolic partnership. 6. The jejeebhoys and the legacy of partnership. 

THE GRANTH OF GURU GOBIND SINGH

The Granth of Guru Gobind Singh

Essays, Lectures, and Translations

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By Kamalroop Singh & Gurinder Singh Mann

2015, ISBN 9780199458974

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In the Granth of Guru Gobind Singh, the authors offer new insights into the Sikh scripture Dasam Patshah Ka Granth , or the Dasam Granth, which has traditionally been attributed to Guru Gobind Singh.

While many studies have adopted a polemic approach and focused on the authorship of the text, this book takes a multi-disciplinary approach and considers the relationship of the scripture with the newly discovered manuscripts, apocryphal translations, and relics. 

The manuscript tradition of the Granth shows how it was written and compiled during Guru Gobind Singh's time and how its compositions were transmitted through material items such as swords. The authors have included in this volume translations of selected compositions from the scripture. 

This book, in essence, takes the reader through relevant history of the Sikh dharam and establishes the centrality of the Dasam Granth within it. 

Contents : 1 Compilation of the Dasam Granth; 2 The Apocryphal Compositions of the Dasam Granth, 3 The Throne, Warriors, and the Granth of Akal, 4 The Seed of the Khalsa Raj

Ayurveda Remedies for Kidney Diseases

Ayurveda Remedies for Kidney Diseases

by T.L. Devaraj ISBN: 9788189469887

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The title of the book is named as "Ayurvedic Remedies for Kidney diseases" is purpusely done to attract the attention of public. But the details of diseases of entire urinary tract is dealt in this book. The aim of this book is to get a cure for the diseases of Muthra Vaha Srotas at least 80%. An earnest attempt is made in this book with simple English with lucid style for the better understanding of the readers. If the public follows the principles laid down by Ayurveda to prevent 60 to 80% of the diseases of the urinary tract are preventable hence the very purpose of this book will be fulfilled.

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Islamic Architecture of Punjab by Subhash Parihar

Islamic Architecture of Punjab(1206-1707)

Subhash Parihar

ISBN 9788173055393, Rs. 7500 / US$ 114.38

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The Islamic architecture of Punjab has not so far been studied with the seriousness it deserves. The books on architecture of the Indian subcontinent take up just a few monuments from Lahore or Multan, and that is all. It is believed that the architecture of medieval Punjab was limited to these two centres only. But this is not the real story. The whole land of Punjab is studded with monuments.

This book is an outcome of the author’s extensive researches on the subject extended over more than three decades. It covers a detailed account of 141 extant monuments of Punjab, comprising thirteen sarais, eight bridges, seven baolis, six tanks, thirty-three kos-minars, one fortified enclosure, two gardens, two forts, one mansion, one takht, forty-seven tombs, eighteen mosques and two Idgahs. Besides these extant structures, the work also traces available information about 103 extinct monuments which included seven sarais, three bridges, seven baolis, one tank, six kos-minars, six gardens, thirteen forts, three mansions, one hammam, twenty-five tombs, twenty-eight mosques and three Idgahs. In this way, the book is a complete document on the five centuries of the built heritage  of  Punjab.

The book is illustrated with 41 colour plates, 352 monochrome plates, and 143 figures,  mostly  by  the  author  himself.

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Scientific Preservation of Ajanta Murals

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Scientific Preservation of Ajanta Murals

by Manager Rajdeo Singh

2015, Hardcover, 29 cm., pp. 188, col. ills., ISBN 9789173201608,

US$ 51.00 or Rs. 3060

'Scientific Preservation of Ajanta Murals' deals about scientific investigation about mural art of Ajanta reflecting two decades of research. This discovery of Ajanta and measures adopted by various art lovers in early 19th Century at has direct impact on its conservation as detailed in the book. The ancient Indian painting recipe and mural art techniques employed at Ajanta has been incorporated in the book. Detailed studies about nature and characterization of mud mortar of Ajanta / Ellora which support the survival of mural art have been elaborated. The source of raw materials for the preparation of Ajanta / Ellora mud plaster, addition of various aggregates, proteinaceous adhesive and vegetal remains in the plaster for its preparation has been detailed in the book. An elaborative study about the discovery of Cannabis Sativa (Hemp or Bhang) in the mud plaster of Ellora has been discussed. The book also highlights the data for cross sectional study of painted plaster; the analytical data obtained through the instrumental analysis of the pigment and plaster layers using XRF, XRD, FTIR, Raman Spectroscopy, SEM, thermo – hygrograph, Lux meter, Protimeter, Carbon dioxide analyzer, noise meter etc, in details. This detailed investigation has helped in the preparation of matching mud / lime plaster at Ajanta / Ellora for restoration purpose. The impact of visitors on cave murals of Ajanta like variations of temperature, humidity, noise level, carbon dioxide level etc, within the caves besides impact of light on the painted plaster, degradation of murals caused by application shellac varnish, insect activity on the murals have been discussed. The scientific cleaning methods employed at Ajanta for the removal of 19th century shellac coating, soot, dust, dirt etc, from the painted surface has been discussed along with photograph of before / after cleaning activity. The recent cleaning efforts undertaken in the Hinayana cave of Ajanta has been specifically highlighted under unseen Ajanta. This book also discuss about the application of saline technique for the consolidation of sculpture of Ajanta / Ellora.

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Sanskrit Dictionary of Law and Statecraft

A Sanskrit Dictionary of Law and Statecraft

by Patrick Olivelle (Ed.), David Brick & Mark McClish (Associate Ed.)

2015, Hardcover, pp. xxiv+448, ISBN 9789384082642

Rs. 1795.00 or US$ 29.92

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'A Sanskrit Dictionary of Law and Statecraft' contains technical terms used in Sanskrit texts of ancient and medieval India dealing with law and statecraft within Dharmasastra and Arthasastra. As editors, we have attempted to make the Dictionary as comprehensive as possible, even though, given the vast extent of the literature, this is an ideal to which we can only aspire. We have, however, gathered terms used in all the most significant texts of the two traditions. The Dictionary is arranged according to the Sanskrit alphabet, with each entry given in both Devanagari and Roman scripts. Each entry is followed by one or several definitions and by a few representative passages where the term is used. These citations are not meant to be exhaustive but only illustrative. Sometimes we have given two or more meanings indicated by numerals. These divisions are simply for heuristic purposes and are not in any way intended as clear classifications. This is the first dictionary of its kind, and we hope it will spur further research into Dharmasastra, one of the most significant areas of ancient Indian cultural expressions.

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Ginger Root Kills Ovarian & Prostate Cancer Cells Better than Chemo

Ginger Root Kills Ovarian & Prostate Cancer Cells Better than Chemo

Thanks to almost three centuries of the medicinal use of this product and to researches from the University of Michigan, the ovarian cancer cells can now bekilledsame as prostate cancer cells with no toxicity at all. This happens thanks to ginger. This root is truly one of the greatest medicines worldwide. Ginger has been used for treating inflammation and nausea. American Association for Cancer Research’s results presented that every single time you use ginger powder to treat cancer cells, all of the cancer cells die right after being exposed to the compound.
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 By Christina Sarich 

(a humanitarian and freelance writer)

Thanks to research from the University of Michigan and nearly three centuries of medicinal use, we can now utilize ginger root to not only kill ovarian cancer cells, but also prostate cancer cells with zero toxicity.

Truly among the great medicines of the world, ginger has long been used to treat inflammation and nausea, but the results presented in a session at the American Association for Cancer Research show that in every single instance where ginger powder was used to treat cancer cells, they all died as a result of being exposed to the compound. In medical lingo this is called apoptosis (cancer cell suicide.) When ginger is present, the cells even attack one another, called autophagy.

While ginger has been deemed a great natural remedy for those who are undergoing chemotherapy, it can also be used in larger quantities to treat cancer of its own accord.

Another study showing ginger’s ability to fight ovarian cancer concludes with:

“Ginger inhibits growth and modulates secretion of angiogenic factors in ovarian cancer cells. The use of dietary agents such as ginger may have potential in the treatment and prevention of ovarian cancer.”

Ginger has also been proven to treatprostate cancer. The British Journal of Nutrition published the results of an American study recently in which ginger extract (zingiber officinale) killed human prostate cancer cells while healthy prostate cells were left alone. Whole ginger extract was revealed to shrink prostate tumor size by a whopping 56%. (Researchers used daily oral feeding of 100 mg/kg body weight of ginger extract in rats).

“Remarkably, daily oral feeding of 100 mg/kg body weight of GE inhibited growth and progression of PC-3 xenografts by approximately 56 % in nude mice, as shown by measurements of tumour volume. Tumour tissue from GE-treated mice showed reduced proliferation index and widespread apoptosis compared with controls, as determined by immunoblotting and immunohistochemical methods. Most importantly, GE did not exert any detectable toxicity in normal, rapidly dividing tissues such as gut and bone marrow. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report to demonstrate the in vitro and in vivo anticancer activity of whole GE for the management of prostate cancer.”

Further adding to the benefits of ginger, the spice has no toxicity when consumed even in high doses, and does not cause people to endure the very uncomfortable side effects of chemo and radiation treatments. The American Cancer Society admits  that more than 15% of men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, and more than 20,000 American women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer this year. Many of these cases can be helped with ginger root.

While Big Pharma would have these men and women endure very invasive treatments, some simple ginger root powder can cause their cancer cells to commit a certain death.

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The Buddhist Landscape of Varanasi

The Buddhist Landscape of Varanasi

Sacred Landscapes of South and Southeast Asia

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by Vidula Jayaswal

2015, Hardcover, 24 cm., pp. 230, b/w ills., Aryan Books International , 9788173055416,

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Lord Buddha came to Sarnath, where he delivered his first Sermon, and paved a stable foundation for Buddhism. Scriptures obviously became the most holy place and a famous Buddhist Pilgrimage. As a result, a large Buddhist landscape came up with Mrigadaya (Sarnath) at the centre. The western side of it was occupied by the learned and wise occupied by the learned and wise immigrants, the residents of Rishipattana.

There are a number of unanswered questions related to the Buddhist landscape of Varanasi, e.g. why did the lord chose to deliver his First Sermon at sarnath, also, when Varanasi was the famous city, why was periphery selected by him? The nature and successive growth of the landscape created around the place of First Sermon also is obscure. The old and recent archaeological investigations carried out in the vicinity of Sarnath have brought to light evidence which provide answers to some of the above questions, and also outline the chronology and growth of this Buddhist landscape.

The present volume is aimed at reaching a larger section of the Society, which is interested in Buddhism and Buddhist sites. Although archaeological and other scientific data has been utilised technical jargon has been avoided. The work is also aimed to promote such specialised attempts in the historical studies, when interpretation of archaeological findings of a holy place is envisaged in its geo-cultural totality.

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NABAKALEBARA OF LORD JAGANNATH

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Nabakalebara of Lord Jagannath

A.K. Pattanayak

2015; pp. viii+72; Size 24cm x 24cm; Copiously Illustrated

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Nabakalebara is one of the grandiloquent events associated with the Jagannath temple of Puri. It is a unique Hindu religious festival in many respects, which is beyond normal human perception. Nabakalebara literally means—naba or new and kalebara or body—new body. The new images take the place of old images and the old images are discarded and buried under the ground. This is Nabakalebara for Jagannath, the Lord (Natha) of the Universe (Jagata). In conformity with the belief that Lord Jagannath is truly a ‘Living Deity’ with an astonishingly ingenuous human touch, He moves through the life cycle of death and birth sequences shedding His old body and getting into the new one in a remarkably unique and mystic  ceremony.

      Nabakalebara takes place during the Adikamasa (intercalary month) of Ashadha, when two lunar months of Ashadha fall in one year, as per the Hindu almanac. Such a rare occasion usually occurs once in 12 years, but the gap may range from 8 to 19 years. In the 20th century, Nabakalebara  was celebrated in 1912, 1931, 1950, 1969, 1977 and 1996. This millennium’s first Nabakalebara  festival is being held in 2015. Elaborate rituals, numerous myths and several celestial incidents are attached to this auspicious fair which  fans  religious  fervour  across  Odisha.

      The present volume is a humble attempt in making available to general readers a lucidly written and well illustrated book on this festival. The book covers the event in all its complexity and will be useful to both specialists  as  well  as  lay  readers.

ABHINAVAGUPTA'S SRI TANTRALOKA AND OTHER WORKS 9 VOLUMES

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Abhinavagupta's Sri Tantraloka and Other Works

(The Only Edition with Sanskrit text and English translation 9 Vols)

Tr. By Satya Prakash Singh & Swami Maheshvarananda

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Tantraloka means light on Tantra-the magnum opus of Abhinavagupta (950-1050 A.D.). Literally Tantra means thread and happens to have been used in one of the earliest usage in the Rgveda (X.53.6) itself in such a deep sense as understanding binding the entire reality together in a single fold of comprehension so beneficial as to transform the human nature of all its baser kind of tendency into the most idealistic form which is known as the divine. This Volume consists of three Chapters, namely, 1,2, and 3. The first Chapter deals with the idea of the Reality as such known as vijnana sattta. Ignorance is the cause worldliness while knowledge is that of liberation; it is not absence of knowledge but absence of it in its integrality. The ultimate object of knowledge is Siva who is of the nature of luminosity and the individual known as jiva is essentially Siva. Consciousness is autonomous in its nature. Luminosity is the basic feature of consciousness. There is the possibility of becoming one with Siva by moving from the earth to Sadasiva by way of assimilation, samavesa. The second Chapter is concerned with deliberation on the way to Siva-hood via the pathless path. Its pathlessness lies in only the initial step suggested by the teacher with the rest of it to follow automatically. It is the kriya yoga which does not require any path to traverse along and is the path of pure consciousness where any action serves as the means of knowledge. The third Chapter deals with Sambhavopaya. The objects get reflected clearly in a clean mirror so does the world becomes reflected in the consciousness provided it has become one with Siva. The force of consciousness is considered as inseparably connected with Siva. The relationship of inseparability between Siva and Sakti produces delight which is the cause of appearance of the world.

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Vol. 1 : This Volume consists of three Chapters, namely, 1,2, and 3.<BR>The first Chapter deals with the idea of the Reality as such known as vijnana sattta. Ignorance is the cause worldliness while knowledge is that of liberation; it is not absence of knowledge but absence of it in its integrality. The ultimate object of knowledge is Siva who is of the nature of luminosity and the individual known as jiva is essentially Siva. Consciousness is autonomous in its nature. Luminosity is the basic feature of consciousness. There is the possibility of becoming one with Siva by moving from the earth to Sadasiva by way of assimilation, samavesa.<BR>The second Chapter is concerned with deliberation on the way to Siva-hood via the pathless path. Its pathlessness lies in only the initial step suggested by the teacher with the rest of it to follow automatically. It is the kriya yoga which does not require any path to traverse along and is the path of pure consciousness where any action serves as the means of knowledge.<BR>The third Chapter deals with Sambhavopaya. The objects get reflected clearly in a clean mirror so does the world becomes reflected in the consciousness provided it has become one with Siva. The force of consciousness is considered as inseparably connected with Siva. The relationship of inseparability between Siva and Sakti produces delight which is the cause of appearance of the world.<BR>This work for the first time in English along with Sanskrit texts is a valuable asset for scholars, students and researchers of Philosophy, Yoga, Kashmir Saivism, Saivism, practitioners and general readers.

Vol. 2 : Chapter 4 - deals with sakta Upaya - the way to attainment of the Transcendent Reality through the force of Consciousness. Chapter 5 - deals with Al'Java Upaya. It is the way of attainment of the Transcendent by the jiva with its atomicity. Reflection of the Transcendent in the intellect, prana and body is the way to it. Chapter 6 - analyses Essence of Time, analysis of the factor of time, kalatattva. It is Consciousness which appears in space as something external. Chapter 7 - is concerned with with the awakening and blooming of the nerve-centres known as cakras. Chapter 8: This Chapter deals with the problems of manifestation of Consciousness in terms of space, termed as Desadhva.

Vol. 3 : Chapter 8: This Chapter deals with the problems of manifestation of Consciousness in terms of space, termed as Desadhva. Chapter 9: This Chapter has been termed as Tattvasvarupa Prakasanam seeking to determine the form and nature of the Reality.

Vol. 4 : This Volume has four Chapters, namely, 10, 11, 12 and 13. Chapter 10 is devoted to the analysis and enumeration of the basic essences of the system known as the path of tattvas, tattvadhvan. This Volume has four Chapters, namely, 10, 11, 12 and 13. Chapter 10 is devoted to the analysis and enumeration of the basic essences of the system known as the path of tattvas, tattvadhvan. Chapter 12 is known as Anavopaya - Transformation of Individual to Siva-hood. It deals with the problem of transformation or rather restoration of the atomised individual into or to Siva. Chapter 13 is devoted to the idea of Saktipata, Descent of the Force of Consciousness.

Vol. 5 : This Volume includes Chapters 14 and 15 both discuss the process of initiation. Chapter 14 is devoted to delibera!ion on the rite as prescribed in the Sastra. Chapter 15 is concerned with the procedure of initiation as prevailing in the non-dualistic Saivism, Initiation amounts to acquisition of full understanding of the system.

Vol. 6 : Chapters 16 to 27 Deliberation on Teacher's Acts During Initiation Rite of Initiation Beginning from Birth Abridged form of Initiation Prescribed by Lord Siva. Initiation for Immediate Liberation. Process of Initiation of the Ignorant. Initiation in Absentia (Paroksa Diksa). Initiation in Raising the Emblem of Siva (Lingoddharana Diksa).  Rite of Sacred Bath. Deliberation on Post-Mortem Initiation. Post-Mortem Rite According to Trika System.  Duties and Conduct of an Aspirant. Mode of Worship of the Emblem (Linga-Puja).

Vol. 7 : This Volume contains two Chapters. Chapter 28 deals with occasional and incidental rites as well as celebrations, naimittika. This Volume contains two Chapters.<BR>Chapter 28 deals with occasional and incidental rites as well as celebrations, naimittika.

Vol. 8 : This Volume contains eight Chapters, namely 30, 31,32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37 as well as translation of 13 minor works of Abhinavagupta as appendices. Chapter 30 deals with mantras applicable to Trika system of worship. Chapter 31 is devoted to the process of formation of the circle, mandala. It speaks of sacrifice known as Diimara. Chapter 32 deals with the system of mudrti. Mudra is that which accords delight to the poser concerned. Khecari is the main amongst the mudriis. Chapter 33 is concerned with the experience of the aspirant's oneness with the whole of the world. Chapter 34 indicates to the way of entry into Siva-hood which is the essential nature of the individual. Chapter 35 deals with the problem of concordance of all scriptural provisions on a certain point. Chapter 36 is devoted to the tracing of the tradition of Saivism. Chapter 37 is the last one of the entire enterprise which is addressed to his supreme Lord Siva with the prayer that it is by virtue of His stimulation that the work has reached this end and that therefore it is He Himself who is prayed for giving solace to all those who may go through it.

Vol. 9 : This Volume contains eight Chapters, namely 30, 31,32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37 as well as translation of 13 minor works of Abhinavagupta as appendices. Chapter 30 deals with mantras applicable to Trika system of worship. Chapter 31 is devoted to the process of formation of the circle, mandala. It speaks of sacrifice known as Diimara. Chapter 32 deals with the system of mudrti. Mudra is that which accords delight to the poser concerned. Khecari is the main amongst the mudriis. Chapter 33 is concerned with the experience of the aspirant's oneness with the whole of the world. Chapter 34 indicates to the way of entry into Siva-hood which is the essential nature of the individual. Chapter 35 deals with the problem of concordance of all scriptural provisions on a certain point. Chapter 36 is devoted to the tracing of the tradition of Saivism. Chapter 37 is the last one of the entire enterprise which is addressed to his supreme Lord Siva with the prayer that it is by virtue of His stimulation that the work has reached this end and that therefore it is He Himself who is prayed for giving solace to all those who may go through it.

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