INDIAN CULTURE : Encyclopedic Survey in Eight Volumes
Editor: Jaikishandas Sadani
Co-Editor: Dr. Bithal Das Mundhra
Indian culture has a long history running beyond five millennia. It is one of the oldest outstanding cultures yet quite lively and modern as well. Its amazing continuity has won worldwide praise and appreciation. In the midst of its multidimensional diversity, it has an integrated cultural unity, at its core. Its perennial flow has singled out Indian culture for its uniqueness among world cultures.
Indian culture has always held universality as its aim. It has always kept itself aloof from narrowness whatsoever. Indian culture is vast and hundreds of volumes have been written on the subjects, on which we have taken articles by eminent scholars in their respective fields. Hence these articles are meant for readers who are eager to know about Indian culture and its rich colourful variety presented under a single roof. With these thoughts perambulating in our minds we planned to make an encyclopedic survey of Indian culture under eight categories, presenting before the readership the complex Indian culture seen through the eyes of the scholars. This parameters we present the Panorama of Indian Culture culling the rarest gems of Indian thoughts, like precious gems stringed together in a single garland.
This compendium of articles been blessed by three generations of writers from all over the country and abroad, philosophers, litterateurs art-critics, artists, historians and scientists. They have enriched the volumes by their erudition and wisdom. Indian culture is evolutionary in its very nature. Hence no last word can be said in the field of knowledge “Nothing is final” said Buddha.
Dr. Karan Singh said Indian Culture flowing like Ganges from the Himalayas, is incomparable. Publishing such volumes is a great work akin to Bhagirath in bringing the Ganges on the planes, granting happiness for all, in the spirit of one human family.
Rajasthan Mein Bhagwat Dharma
Dr. Babulal Sharma
In this book, first of all, Bhagwat Dharma or the tradition of Krishna worship and its nature has been discussed. After this, details (illustrations) of depictions of Krishna in the archaeology and painting of Rajasthan have been given and interesting details have been given about the tradition of Krishna poetry in Rajasthan, Shri Krishna in the folk literature of Rajasthan, Krishna worshipper sects in Rajasthan as well as the descendants of Shri Krishna in Rajasthan.
Stories of Upanisads
Editor: Jaikishan Das Sadani
In our various Upanishads, deep philosophical discussions regarding the soul, the Supreme Soul and the universe have been done in the form of Guru-disciple dialogues and stories. With the aim of presenting this Upanishadic mystery in an easy and understandable form, 14 stories from various Upanishads have been compiled in simple language in this book.
Holy Ganga
Dr. Ambashankar Nagar
Translator: Jaishankar Das Sadani
In this work of poetry, Dr. Nagar has taken essential facts from many mythological stories and contexts and has seen Ganga, which has been flowing since time immemorial as the life force and deep faith of Indians, in three important forms- river, woman and mother. This epic poem Patitpaavani Ganga has been translated into English by Shri Jaikishandas Sadani under the name Holy Ganga.
Nitya Kirtan Ras Ratnakar
In the Pushti Marg or Vallabh sect, singing the leela of the divine play of Lord Shri Krishna is an essential part of serving the Lord. Eight poets like Surdas, who composed verses related to the various leelas of Shri Krishna and sang them while reciting them to Lord Krishna, are famous as Ashtachhaap in the Pushti Marg. In this book, a compilation of kirtans sung in the service of Lord Krishna on daily and special occasions has been made.
Chanakyaniti
Translator: Prof. Satya Vrat Shastri
In the tradition of Indian ethics, Niti Shastra written by Acharya Chanakya is especially popular. After reading and understanding this book, widely known as Chanakyaniti, a person becomes omniscient and comes to know what he should do and what he should not do, what is auspicious and what is inauspicious for him. Shastri ji has translated this unique book on politics and public behaviour from Sanskrit into simple Hindi.
Rajasthani Raag-Ras-Rang
Dr. Rameshwar ‘Anand’ Soni
Rajasthan’s folk literature is very rich in which folk songs, folk dances and folk dramas are the main genres. The music used in these genres has its own specialty, various aspects of which have been presented in this book. Along with this, research based interesting information has been given about the musical communities of Rajasthan, folk dramas and many other folk traditions.
Human Values
Dr. Satya Vrat Shastri
Hindi Translator : Dr. Pravesh Saxena, Dr. Urmila Rustagi
Kannada Translator: Dr. S. Ranganathan
It includes 32 gems of wisdom of ancient traditions of human values and constitute (a) Faith in life (b) Intellectual reflection (c) Enlightment of environment (d) Welfare of others (e) Individual submission. This book clarify different categories of human values that is physical, mental, financial, ethical, social, spiritual and the aesthetic values also.
This book is available in 3 different language i.e., English, Hindi and Kannada
Sri Ram Katha ki Katha (Part 1 & 2)
Acharya Sohanlal Ramrang
A lot of literature has been written on the story of Shri Ram in Hindi and other Indian languages. But in such works, many things of the original content have been left out due to public interest or other reasons. These missed things or less mentioned incidents have been published in this book.
Sukhi Jeevan
Madhodas Mundhra
This book, which presents various dimensions of thinking in the Indian way of life, is useful for everyone but is especially useful for the young generation to live a happy life by making them aware and inspired about their moral responsibility, dedication, attachment to work culture and good conduct and character building.
This book is available in 2 bilingual versions, English-Hindi ; Hindi-Bengali
Hindi Sahitya : Bangiya Bhumika
Editor: Dr. Krishna Bihari Mishra (Padma Shri)
In this book, edited by the famous prose artist Pt. Krishna Bihari Mishra, a learned writers, professors and journalists, have highlighted the important role of Bengal in the teaching and learning of Hindi, journalism, literary creation and its publication
Meerabai : Authentic Biography and Original Phraseology
Brajendra Kumar Singhal
This is an expanded version of the book published earlier under the name ‘Mere to Girdhar Gopal’. On the basis of authenticity of language and source, in this compilation of original verses composed by Meerabai, the original and currently prevalent texts of the verses have been given and their commentary has also been done. Along with this, a logical and authentic assessment has been presented by analysing the facts related to Meerabai’s biography.
Gangaur-Gavraja
Editor: Dr. Babulal Sharma
In the presented illustrated book, with the aim of including all the aspects of Rajasthan’s most important festival Gangaur-Gavraja or Gauri Poojan folk festival, such as worship method, songs, history, tradition, belief and Gavarja festival in various regions of Rajasthan and other provinces, classical, mythological and popular references and events have been compiled from various texts and scholars as well as by those people who take active part in organising this folk festival.
Rajasthani Lokgathaye
Dr. Krishnakumar Sharma
Tales are an integral part of Indian folk life. The tradition of tales has existed here since the Vedic period. The folk literature of Rajasthan is very rich. In this book, the learned author has deeply discussed the nature of folklore, which is an important genre of Rajasthani folk literature, and their literary-historical importance.
Biswa Ki Kalyatra
Dr. Vasudev Poddar
Pragyabharati Dr. Vasudev Poddar is a deep scholar and speaker of Indian knowledge. In this book, he has presented an assessment of the eternal principles derived as a result of deep contemplation and meditation of the ancient Indian sages in this regard, considering the origin, development and chronology of the world in the tradition of Indian science-philosophy. Along with this, he has also done a comparative review of the research results and concepts available in science at present.
Prachin Rajasthan mein Bhagwat Dharm
Dr. Satish Kumar Trigunayat
It is known from various archaeological evidences that Rajasthan has been a major centre of Vaishnavism since ancient times and almost all the Vaishnav sects have been preserved and developed here since the medieval period. In the presented research paper, Dr. Trigunayat has given an analytical description of the origin and development of Vaishnavism in ancient Rajasthan on the basis of various historical and literary sources.99ff002b
Bharatiya Tattwa Chintan : Ek Mein Anek
By – Madhodas Mundhra
India is diverse in its philosophy, language, lifestyle, geographical climate, attire and yet it is one in which diversity is contained. Indian philosophy is a bright necklace strung on a cultural thread. We should walk together, speak together and follow our goal with a common mind and a single opinion; ‘Indian philosophy: Many in one’ highlights the strong determination of this sentiment.
Kamayani
Author: Jaishankar Prasad
Translator: Jaikishandas Sadani
Kamayani is a mystic epic with a deep philosophical approach and understanding. It’s mysticism strengthens man to discover the totality of his life a life of Universal love and brotherhood, that is the kingdom of God in men.
Underground Shrine
Author: Jaikishandas Sadani
A beautiful Step-well in Patan (Gujarat) name ‘Rani Ki Bav’. It is one superb piece of art the like of which hardly found anywhere in the world. This book deals with sculptural beauty illustrated with artistic plates.
