The Autobiography Of Sant Bahinabai
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The Autobiography Of Sant Bahinabai
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Author : Chandrakant Kaluram Mhatre
language : en
Publisher: Sitaram Mhatre Foundation
Release Date : 2023-01-02
The Autobiography Of Sant Bahinabai written by Chandrakant Kaluram Mhatre and has been published by Sitaram Mhatre Foundation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-01-02 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Sant Bahinabai (1628-1700) was just three years old when she was married off to a 30 year old widower. Here starts a long series of hardships that Bahinabai had to brave out for the better part of her life. Hardly had she turned seven, when she had to leave their native place along with her family and go in search of livelihood from village to village and town to town, and that too on foot. No one knew when or where the next meal would be. To worsen the matters, Bahinabai’s short tempered husband accompanied her family during these seemingly endless journeys and Bahinabai was subjected to the most brutal form of domestic violence at the hands of her husband from a very tender age (even when she was three months pregnant). This travesty of a married life continued for almost a decade and her birth in the so-called higher caste did next to nothing to alleviate Bahinabai’s misery, just like millions of women before and after her. What makes Bahinabai’s sufferings significant is the fact that she gave them a voice in her poems and became the first woman autobiographer of India. Her autobiography ranks very high among those works that document the lives of survivors of domestic violence, apart from being one of the oldest, if not THE oldest, such an account in the history of world literature. With its uninhibited attacks on patriarchy, Bahinabai's autobiography predates all the feminist texts in the world. This book also contains Bahinabai's translation of Vajrasuchi Upanishad, which makes her the first woman translator of India.
Bahina Bai
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Author : Bahina Bai
language : en
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Release Date : 1996-12-31
Bahina Bai written by Bahina Bai and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-12-31 with categories.
The Maratha people can point with pride to many of their poet-saints who were women of literary ability, wise in philosophy and godly in character. Bahina Bai is one of them. The present work introduces this saint-poetess whose autobiography and verses have been known to but a few outside Maharashtra. The author has not attempted to translate all the verses of Bahina Bai. Instead, he has chosen such portions as seemed best adapted to give to the English reader the thoughts of this Indian woman that found expression in her verses nearly three hundred years ago. Bahina`s autobiography, unique in Marathi literature, supplies all that is known of her. But it covers only the details of her early years. For her later years with their mental struggles, temptations, perplexities and thoughts of approaching death one has to gather from her verses such details as she has made possible.
One Hundred Poems Of Chokha Mela
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Author : Chandrakant Kaluram Mhatre
language : en
Publisher: Sitaram Mhatre Foundation
Release Date : 2024-01-23
One Hundred Poems Of Chokha Mela written by Chandrakant Kaluram Mhatre and has been published by Sitaram Mhatre Foundation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-01-23 with Poetry categories.
A revised edition of the prescribed text for "Indian Literature in Translation" course of M.A. (Honours) in English & M.A. (Honours with Research) in English programmes of the University of Mumbai ******************************************** Sant Chokha Mela (13th-14th century) - संत चोखामेळा in Marathi - was born in the Mahar community which lay at the bottom of the caste hierarchy prevalent in the contemporary society. Of course, he was not to have any education even in the remotest sense of the word. Yet, such was the influence of the two founding fathers and other saints of the Varkari Sect that Chokha Mela could compose poetry of the highest order. Poetry that has stood the test of time for last seven hundred years and has become the finest example of the expression of human angst caused by the oppressive societal norms. Each poem by Chokha Mela, or Chokhoba as he was fondly called by his peers, stands testimony to the inhuman treatment that was meted out to large sections of society in the name of religion. Each of his poems is a cry of the bereaved soul that has been deprived of its humanness itself. Each of the poem is a powerful statement against the repression that a handful carried out against the masses. Such is the intensity of these poems that their reader feels the very angst that the Poet must have undergone. Such is the grip that these poems take over the reader's mind that one feels their guts being wrenched, remembering the agony of the Poet's expressions long after the poems have been read and the book kept aside.
Great Indian Sant
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Author : Manoj Dole
language : en
Publisher: Manoj Dole
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Great Indian Sant written by Manoj Dole and has been published by Manoj Dole this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Religion categories.
Indian religions , especially Hinduism , Jainism , Sikhism and Buddhism , the saintly man is revered as "truth-exemplary" for his knowledge of "self , truth and reality". In Sikhism it is used to describe human beings who have attained spiritual enlightenment and divine wisdom and power by uniting with God. A saint has an important place in the life of a devotee. The importance of a saint is also mentioned in Hindu scriptures. According to Hindu scriptures, by taking refuge in a true saint and performing devotional service according to the scriptures, the worshiper becomes free from the diseases of birth and death. The identity of a true saint has also been told in the holy scriptures of Hinduism that a true saint will have complete knowledge of all the holy scriptures and will take diksha three times in the name of three types of mantras. A saint , a theologian or a bhagat is any human being who has attained God and is in spiritual contact with God. Sikhs believe that the divine energy of God can be experienced by man on earth. This is achieved through constant chanting of the Lord's name (Naam Japo / Naam Simran) and spiritual introspection. Sikhs generally use reality as the name of God which cannot be merely mouthed but must be lived in truth. Saints can be of any religion. Individuals like Kabir , Ravidas , Namdev , Farid , Bhikkan and others are known as saints or bhagats , irrespective of their belonging to Islam or Hinduism . The divine knowledge is universal , and after attaining knowledge through Naam Simran their knowledge is compiled and included in the holy book of Sikhism , Sri Guru Granth Sahib. Saints are holy persons of the highest order , they are among the ideal human beings. Thus , Sikhs are encouraged to seek the company and pious company of saints (saadh- sangat) , learn from them , and attain "sainthood" through intense reading and meditation on the Sikh scriptures (gurbani) and Naam Simran. Do it. The virtuous life associated with a saint or Brahmagyani (one who has complete knowledge of God) is defined in Sikh Gurbani , specifically in the Sukhmani Sahib passage of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib. Sikhism advocates people of all faiths to unite by realizing God , and union with God is the highest form of spiritual enlightenment. Author David Smith defines guru as "a teacher , spiritual guide or deity". To receive the title of guru , one must undergo a standard initiation process known as initiation , in which they receive a mantra or sacred Sanskrit phrase. Hindu sages have often renounced the world and are called guru , sadhu , rishi , swami and other names. Many people consider the words "saint" and "saint" to be synonymous. This book is a list of religious figures of Hinduism , including gurus , saints , monks , yogis, and spiritual leaders.
Holy People Of The World 3 Volumes
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Author : Phyllis G. Jestice
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2004-12-15
Holy People Of The World 3 Volumes written by Phyllis G. Jestice and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-12-15 with Religion categories.
A cross-cultural encyclopedia of the most significant holy people in history, examining why people in a wide range of religious traditions throughout the world have been regarded as divinely inspired. The first reference on the subject to span all the world's major religions, Holy People of the World: A Cross-Cultural Encyclopedia examines the impact of individuals who, through personal charisma and inspirational deeds, served both as glorious examples of human potential and as envoys for the divine. Holy People of the World contains nearly 1,100 biographical sketches of venerated men and women. Written by religious studies experts and historians, each article focuses on the basic question: How did this person come to be regarded as holy? In addition, the encyclopedia features 20 survey articles on views of holy people in the major religious traditions such as Islam, Buddhism, and African religions, as well as 64 comparative articles on aspects of holiness and veneration across cultures such as awakening and conversion experiences, heredity, gender, asceticism, and persecution. Whether exploring by religion, culture, or historic period, this extensively cross-referenced resource offers a wealth of insights into one of the most revealing—and least explored—common denominators of spiritual traditions.
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Author : Chandrakant Kaluram Mhatre
language : mr
Publisher: Sitaram Mhatre Foundation
Release Date : 2024-01-01
written by Chandrakant Kaluram Mhatre and has been published by Sitaram Mhatre Foundation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-01-01 with Poetry categories.
इसवी सनाच्या तेराव्या शतकात निर्लज्ज शोषक सामाजिक उतरंडीच्या अगदी तळाशी जन्माला येऊन देखील संत चोखामेळा (Sant Chokha Mela) गेली सातशे वर्षे मराठी संस्कृतीचा अविभाज्य भाग बनून राहिले आहेत - अगदी एकविसाव्या शतकापर्यंत त्यांना गावकुसाबाहेर ठेवण्याचे पद्धतशीर प्रयत्न होऊन सुद्धा! लिहिण्या-वाचण्यापुरते शिक्षण तर सोडाच पण बहुश्रुत होण्याचा श्रवणभक्तीचा मार्ग सुद्धा मोकळा नव्हता कारण कोणी आपल्या सावलीस देखील उभे राहू देत नव्हते. मात्र कविता अशा अव्वल दर्जाच्या रचल्या की गेली सातशे वर्षे जातिविद्वेषाने भरलेल्या काळाचे आघात सोसून देखील त्या मराठी साहित्य-हिमालयाचे एक उत्तुंग शिखर बनून राहिल्या आहेत - अगदी विसाव्या शतकापर्यंत त्यांच्या कविता गोळा करून त्या प्रसिद्ध करण्याचे साहित्यातल्या बलदंडांनी हेतुपुरस्पर टाळून सुद्धा! इतक्या असामान्य प्रतिभेच्या ह्या कवीला अशी सापत्न वागणूक का बरे देतो आपला पुरोगामी महाराष्ट्र? सर्वसामान्य मराठी माणसाचे राहू दे बाजूला पण "म्हणौनि कुळ जाती वर्ण । हे आघवे चि गा अकारण" ह्या उदात्त पायावर उभारलेल्या वारकरी पंथात देखील आज जाणीवपूर्वक चोखामेळ्याच्या अभंगांना टाळले जातेय ते का म्हणून? स्वतःच्या जीवावर उदार होऊन विठोबावर अपार प्रेम करून सुद्धा संपूर्ण आयुष्य त्याच्या दाराशी ताटकळत उभे राहिलेल्या चोखोबांना आज देखील महाराष्ट्रातील जवळजवळ सर्व विद्यापीठांची दारे का बरे बंद आहेत? ह्या सर्व प्रश्नांची उत्तरे शोधण्याचा प्रयत्न म्हणजेच निवडक संत चोखामेळा हा संग्रह. जातीच्या नावावर संपूर्ण आयुष्य चोखोबांना पावलोपावली ज्या जीवघेण्या वेदना सोसाव्या लागल्या त्या वेदनांचे असह्य आक्रोश ह्या संग्रहाच्या पानापानावर उमटलेले दिसतील. विटाळाचे भूत उभे करून बहुजन समाजाचे सर्वच्या सर्व मानवी अधिकार हिरावून घेणाऱ्या समाजव्यवस्थेवर चोखोबांनी आपल्या अभंगांमधून घणाघाती हल्ला चढवला व भारतीय विद्रोही साहित्याचा जन्म झाला. विषमतापूर्ण समाजव्यवस्थेद्वारे पूर्णपणे नागवला गेलेला एक असहाय अंत्यज ते त्याच समाजव्यवस्थेचा नेमेसिस ठरलेल्या विद्रोही साहित्याचा अदम्य जन्मदाता बनेपर्यंतच्या चोखोबांच्या भावनिक व वैचारिक प्रवासाचा मागोवा घेण्याचा प्रयत्न म्हणजेच हा संग्रह. -- Nivadak Sant Chokhamela
The Routledge History Of Loneliness
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Author : Katie Barclay
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2023-02-28
The Routledge History Of Loneliness written by Katie Barclay and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-02-28 with History categories.
The Routledge History of Loneliness takes a multidisciplinary approach to the history of a modern emotion, exploring its form and development across cultures from the seventeenth century to the present. Bringing together thirty scholars from various disciplines, including history, anthropology, philosophy, literature and art history, the volume considers how loneliness was represented in art and literature, conceptualised by philosophers and writers and described by people in their personal narratives. It considers loneliness as a feeling so often defined in contrast to sociability and affective connections, particularly attending to loneliness in relation to the family, household and community. Acknowledging that loneliness is a relatively novel term in English, the book explores its precedents in ideas about solitude, melancholy and nostalgia, as well as how it might be considered in cross-cultural perspectives. With wide appeal to students and researchers in a variety of subjects, including the history of emotions, social sciences and literature, this volume brings a critical historical perspective to an emotion with contemporary significance.
Encyclopedia Of Indian Cinema
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Author : Ashish Rajadhyaksha
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-07-10
Encyclopedia Of Indian Cinema written by Ashish Rajadhyaksha and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-10 with Social Science categories.
The largest film industry in the world after Hollywood is celebrated in this updated and expanded edition of a now classic work of reference. Covering the full range of Indian film, this new revised edition of the Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema includes vastly expanded coverage of mainstream productions from the 1970s to the 1990s and, for the first time, a comprehensive name index. Illustrated throughout, there is no comparable guide to the incredible vitality and diversity of historical and contemporary Indian film.
Rewriting History
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Author : Uma Chakravarti
language : en
Publisher: Zubaan
Release Date : 2014-10-27
Rewriting History written by Uma Chakravarti and has been published by Zubaan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-27 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
In this classic study of Pandita Ramabai's life, Uma Chakravarti brings to light one of the foremost thinkers of nineteenth-century India and one of its earliest feminists. A scholar and an eloquent speaker, Ramabai was no stranger to controversy. Her critique of Brahminical patriarchy was in sharp contrast to Annie Besant, who championed the cause of Hindu society. And in an act seen by contemporary Hindu society as a betrayal not only of her religion but of her nation, Ramabai – herself a high-caste Hindu widow – chose to convert to Christianity. Chakravarti's book stands out as one of the most important critiques of gender and power relations in colonial India, with particular emphasis on issues of class and caste. Published by Zubaan.
The Oxford History Of Hinduism Modern Hinduism
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Author : Torkel Brekke
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2019-06-27
The Oxford History Of Hinduism Modern Hinduism written by Torkel Brekke and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-06-27 with Religion categories.
The Oxford History of Hinduism: Modern Hinduism focuses on developments resulting from movements within the tradition as well as contact between India and the outside world through both colonialism and globalization. Divided into three parts, part one considers the historical background to modern conceptualizations of Hinduism. Moving away from the reforms of the 19th and early 20th century, part two includes five chapters each presenting key developments and changes in religious practice in modern Hinduism. Part three moves to issues of politics, ethics, and law. This section maps and explains the powerful legal and political contexts created by the modern state—first the colonial government and then the Indian Republic—which have shaped Hinduism in new ways. The last two chapters look at Hinduism outside India focusing on Hinduism in Nepal and the modern Hindu diaspora.