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Art Gallery of Memories (Volume 4)
Dewans of Mysore
by D V Gundappa
Karnataka’s celebrated polymath D V Gundappa brings together in the fourth volume some character sketches of the Dewans of Mysore preceded by an account of the political framework of the State before Independence and followed by a review of the political conditions of the State after 1940. These remarkable leaders of Mysore lived in a period that spans from the mid-nineteenth century to the mid-twentieth century. These memoirs, written in Kannada in the late 1960s, go beyond personal memories and offer us a glimpse into the society of that era. Art Gallery of Memories ranks high among the great works of creative non-fiction in world literature and appears for the first time in English translation.

“Tantrayoni” is a book on tantra, originally written in Kannada by Satyakama and translated into English by Satyesh N Bellur.
The word “tantra” invokes divergent opinions across people. People often associate tantra with black magic and orgies. Who else, other than a true tantrik can resolve these confusions and tell us what “tantra” really is all about.
Satyakama shares in this book, his own life experiences and learnings that made him realize the realms beyond tantra and all of its associated mysticism. It is authentic. It is an”eye opener”. It puts to rest, all our misconceptions about tantra…

Sartha literally means a trading caravan. In ancient India, such caravans would travel to distant lands to trade with them. Sartha is a remarkable novel, which works simultaneously on two planes. It is a physical journey across India, as well as a spiritual inward journey of an eighth-century scholar born to a tradition of Vedic studies. Nagabhatta, the scholar, is deputed by Amaruka, the king, to study the secrets of caravans of other lands in order to improve the economy of his kingdom. During his extensive travels, Nagabhatta becomes a witness to and comes under the influence of dozens of religious, social, and cultural modes. Unusual experiences and peoples are depicted in a historically changing time in the history of India. The novel is a result of a deep and extensive study of history and research conducted at actual locales, like Nalanda. It searches, creatively, the roots of conflicting religious beliefs which India is constantly facing. Bhyrappa is well known for his profound study of philosophical questions. In Sartha, he goes back in time to recreate the atmosphere of a bygone era with an authenticity that is his hallmark. Through this gripping narrative, a vast panorama of the past unfolds before us. It is a novel that abounds in details of eighth-century India, creating an experience that is rich and strange–strange to readers uninitiated into the wealth and diversity of the India of more than a thousand years ago. Sartha can be discussed at several levels. It is a historical novel par excellence, defying western critics’ opinion that Indian fiction lacks historical sense. On another level, it is a Picaresque novel, in so far as it concerns itself with the escapades of the protagonist. On yet another plane it is a metaphysical novel, dealing with the philosophy of Advaitic thought. Finally, it is a romance, a very readable story about the true love of Nagabhatta and Chandrika.
Technical Details :
Language ‏ : ‎ English
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0195676017
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0195676013
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 553 g

An interesting book for those who wish to know the history of India from the beginning till the 11th century C.E., it takes the reader in a step by step manner through history covering the important persons and events in just the sufficient details. One can know some of the subtle details of our history which helps in forming a balanced view of our present society and also in being proud of our past heritage. At last, I would say that it makes for an amazing introduction to our history for the one who seeks to dwell deeper into history
Technical Details:
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 573 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8120804368
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8120804364
MRP : 475/-
Our Price : 399/- with free shipping

Title: Eye-opener
Authors: M V Ravikumar and N Ramesh
Category: Community Health
Short Description:
Eye-opener is truly an eye-opener for the readers, giving a panoramic view of the eye-care services in India. It will serve as a definitive guide to anyone interested in the development of Community Ophthalmology.