शिव से श्रोडिंगर, त्रिक शैव दर्शन की शिक्षाओं और आधुनिक क्वांटम भौतिकी की खोजों के साथ उनके उल्लेखनीय समन्वय की एक रहस्यमयी यात्रा पर ले जाती है। यह विचारोत्तेजक पुस्तक दर्शाती है कि इस प्राचीन आध्यात्मिक परंपरा की गहन अंतर्दृष्टि क्वांटम यांत्रिकी की अत्याधुनिक दुनिया से उभरने वाली अवधारणाओं से आगे और समानांतर कैसे है। स्पष्टता और गहराई के साथ, लेखक मृत्युंजय गुहा मजूमदार बताते हैं कि कैसे त्रिक शैव दर्शन ने उन कई महत्त्वपूर्ण खोजों का पूर्वानुमान लगाया था जिन्हें आधुनिक भौतिक विज्ञानी अब समझने लगे हैं। वह प्राचीन अध्यात्म और समकालीन विज्ञान, दोनों के मर्म में उतरकर बताते हैं कि कैसे अद्वैत और अस्तित्व के अंतर्संबंध और अलगवा जैसी अवधारणाएँ नवीनतम वैज्ञानिक सिद्धांतों के साथ शक्तिशाली रूप से प्रतिध्वनित होती हैं। शिव से श्रोडिंगर, प्राचीन ज्ञान और समकालीन अंतर्दृष्टि के बीच एक सेतु मात्र नहीं है; यह हमारे ब्रह्मांड और स्वयं की गहरी समझ के मार्ग को प्रकाशित करने वाला एक प्रकाशस्तंभ है। इसलिए, चाहे आप आध्यात्मिक अन्वेषण या वैज्ञानिक खोज की ओर आकर्षित हों, यह पुस्तक एक परिवर्तनकारी परिप्रेक्ष्य प्रस्तुत करती है, जो ज्ञान के लिए आपकी समकालीन खोज को समृद्ध करेगी।
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Intemperance
A woman who has left two husbands announces she will celebrate her 55th birthday by holding a swayamvar. Drawn from an ancient custom in her Indian culture, this is an event in which suitors line up to compete in a feat of wills and strength to win a beautiful princess’s hand in marriage. The woman, a renowned and respected intellectual in an American town who had once declared she was “past such petty matters as love,” knows she is now setting herself up for widespread societal ridicule, but her self-esteem and sexual libido are off the charts even as her body withers from disability, fading beauty, and her appetite for cake.
To her surprise, a cast of characters shows up to support her call—a wedding planner looking for the next enchanting thing, a disability rights activist making a documentary film, and even, begrudgingly, her own young adult son. The Men’s Rights Movement protests her project, angry at her objectification of men. She is waylaid by visitations from goddesses and princesses past, who either try to slap sense into her or cheer her on. She must also reckon with a brutal love story in her ancestry that was endangered by the caste system—a story that placed a generational curse on those in the family who show an intemperance of spirit. As her whole plan spirals into a spectacle, the woman embarks on a journey to decide what feat her suitor must perform to be worthy of her wrinkling hand. What feat will define a newer, better masculinity? What feat will it take for her to trust in the tenderness of love?
Intemperance is at once a satirical feminist folktale and a meditation on how we might reach past all sense and still find love.
The Tree Within
The Tree Within is the enchanting story of Octavio Paz’s passionate love-affair with India where he served as Mexico’s ambassador in the 1960s. Immersing himself in the country’s rich cultural life and contemplative traditions, Paz travelled widely, forged deep friendships with some of India’s finest minds, and produced several of his most inspired poetry and essays. It was here that he met the love of his life and experienced what he called his ‘second birth’. In this richly textured and erudite work, Chakravarty reconstructs the inner journey of the poet by delving into multilingual archives, declassified diplomatic files, personal letters, and intimate interviews. Blending biography, cultural history, and literary criticism, The Tree Within is a luminous testament to the enduring alchemy between India and the world through one of the greatest writers of the 20th century.
‘The Tree Within is absolutely delightful. A work of deep scholarship, engagingly written, the book brings to life Paz’s extraordinary relationship with India in all its dimensions: philosophical, spiritual, aesthetic and erotic. India was a muse for Paz, and in telling that story, Chakravarty also brings alive vanished artistic and literary milieus that had a profound influence on the twentieth century’—Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Laurence S. Rockefeller Professor for Distinguished Teaching, Centre for Human Values, Princeton University
‘How fascinating! This diligently researched and engaging account uncovers many little-known historical facts’—Damodar Mauzo, Jnanpith Award winner, 2022
‘The writing and style avoid all the shortcomings that dull other accounts. Whatever I have read is lively, sharp and revealing’— Aurelio Major, Spanish poet, editorial director of Vuelta and co-founder and editor of the Spanish Granta
‘This eminently readable biography is accessible and entertaining. It is the fullest account yet of the long and intense relationship between Paz and India. We witness how Paz not only appreciated the philosophical, religious, literary and artistic traditions of India but also established lasting friendships with writers, thinkers, musicians and painters’—Anthony Stanton, former president, Octavio Paz Foundation
‘A rigorously researched book, yet highly readable and informative. A landmark for the study of Paz not only in India, but anywhere. Chakravarty has done it again: casting a critical glance to the often-forgotten relation between India and the Hispanic world’—Oscar Pujol, Spanish Indologist and director of the Cervantes Institute, 2007–24
‘Written with elegance and erudition, love and passion, the book is a compulsive read. It is a major contribution to the understanding of India’s cultural dialogue with Latin America through the figure of Octavio Paz’—Shyama Prasad Ganguly, former chairperson, Spanish and Latin American Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University
‘A compelling book. It situates Paz’s years in India at the crossroads of poetry, politics, and cultural encounter. An invaluable resource not only for those interested in Paz but also for readers drawn to the broader dialogue between East and West’—Eduardo Montes-Bradley, author
What You Are Looking for is in the Library Hindi / Aap Jo Dhoondh Rahe Hain Wah Milega Library Mein / आप जो ढूँढ़ रहे हैं वह मिलेगा लाइब्रेरी में
टोक्यो की सबसे समझदार लाइब्रेरियन पूछती हैं।
सायूरी कोमाची अपनी लाइब्रेरी में आने वाले हर व्यक्ति की ज़रुरतों को भाँप लेती हैं कि उसे क्या चाहिए और फिर उसे वह किताब लाकर दे देती हैं, जिससे उसकी तलाश पूरी हो सके।
परेशान-सा एक रिटेल असिस्टेंट कुछ नया सीखना चाहता है, एक माँ मातृत्व अवकाश के बाद पदावनति से उबरने की कोशिश करती है, एक कर्तव्यनिष्ठ लेखाकार प्राचीन वस्तुओं की दुकान खोलने की इच्छा रखता है, हाल ही में रिटायर हुआ आदमी कुछ और नया करना चाहता है।
कोमाची द्वारा बताई गई शानदार किताबों में इन सब को वह मिलने वाला है; जिसकी मदद से वे अपने सपने पूरे कर पाएँगे और अपने लक्ष्य तक पहुँच सकेंगे।<brलाइब्रेरी में वह सबकुछ है, जिसकी आपको तलाश है! दरअसल लाइब्रेरी के जादू और संपर्कों की खोज के बारे में लिखा गया यह एक शानदार उपन्यास है। प्रेरणा से भरी इसकी कहानी पढ़कर हम यह जान पाते हैं कि कैसे, अपने दिल की बात सुनकर, अवसर का लाभ उठाकर और आगे बढ़कर, हम भी अपने जीवन भर के सपनों को पूरा कर सकते हैं।
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Self-Help Hindi / सेल्फ़ हेल्प
इस पुस्तक में 4-चरणीय प्रक्रिया है जो आपको अपनी देखभाल करने, आंतरिक संघर्षों को सुलझाने और आत्म-धारणा को बदलने में मदद करती है। यह पुस्तक आपको अपने व्यवहार, विचारों और विश्वासों को जिज्ञासा, प्रेम और समझ के साथ देखना सिखाती है, जिससे जीवन में चमत्कारी बदलाव होते हैं।
Lores of Love and Saint Gorakhnath Hindi / Lokkathayen Prem Ki Aur Sant Gorakahnath / लोककथाएँ प्रेम की और संत गोरखनाथ
गोरखनाथ संप्रदाय के योगी प्रेम की लोककथाओं को सारंगी की धुन पर गाते थे और घर-घर जाकर भिक्षा माँगते थे। ये कहानियाँ पीढ़ी दर पीढ़ी लोकगीतों के रूप में सुनाई जाती थीं। समय के साथ इन कथाओं ने लोक-साहित्यकारों, रंगमंच कलाकारों और नौटंकियों को प्रेरित किया है, जो इन्हें मेलों, धार्मिक आयोजनों और अन्य समारोह में प्रस्तुत करते आए हैं।
Rituals of a Happy Soul Hindi / Khush Man Ke Sanskar / ख़ुश मन के संस्कार
लेखक दीपांशु गिरी की एक प्रेरणादायक पुस्तक है, जो आपको अपनी छुपी हुई ऊर्जा को जगाने और जीवन में सकारात्मक बदलाव लाने के लिए व्यावहारिक उपाय सिखाती है। यह किताब धार्मिक नियमों से परे रहकर आत्मबल, आत्म-सम्मान और स्वतंत्र सोच को बढ़ावा देती है। यहाँ बता। गए अनुष्ठान आपके विश्वासों को सुदृढ़ करते हैं और पुरानी सीमित मान्यताओं को दूर करके व्यक्तिगत विकास को गति देते हैं। पुस्तक आत्म-साक्षात्कार, ऊर्जा और सफलता पाने की दिशा में आपको सरल तरीकों से मार्गदर्शन प्रदान करती है।
Teachings from the Ramayana for Every Entrepreneur
Unlock the timeless wisdom of the Ramayana to elevate your entrepreneurial journey with practical, interactive lessons. This unique edition offers essential insights drawn from twenty-five stories of the Ramayana, providing entrepreneurs with strategies to navigate real-world business challenges. Discover how to cultivate meaningful partnerships, lead with integrity and harness the power of a good mentor to drive success.
Engage deeply with the text through interactive sections designed for note-taking and reflection, accompanied by thought-provoking questions tailored for entrepreneurial minds. These exercises encourage you to apply ancient wisdom to modern business dilemmas, fostering innovation and resilience.
Perfect for entrepreneurs and business leaders seeking to infuse their ventures with age-old insights, this book is a must-read. Dive into the epic tales and discover actionable strategies to transform your business and leadership approach. Join countless others in leveraging the Ramayana’s teachings to achieve a more prosperous and fulfilling entrepreneurial life.
Whispers in the Dark (Set of 3)
Step into a world where secrets fester, grief turns deadly, and the line between reality and the supernatural blurs.
In That Night, four inseparable friends carry the weight of a deadly secret from their college days—until someone, or something, begins to unravel their pact of silence.
In I Hear You, a mother trapped in a failing marriage discovers that her unborn child is no ordinary baby—but a creation with powers that could either save her or destroy everything she holds dear.
And in The Drowning, an unspeakable tragedy pulls a grieving mother and a haunted investigator into a chilling descent where black magic, murder, and malevolent forces collide.
Dark, twisted, and utterly addictive, this boxset brings together three bestselling novels that will keep you awake long into the night.
Perfect Storm
In the dead of night on November 26, 2008, ten men slipped silently into Mumbai by sea. Over the next 60 hours, they unleashed a storm of violence that brought India’s financial capital to its knees and shocked the world. The true story of this attack, the most audacious terror plot since 9/11, begins decades earlier, spans multiple continents, and enmeshes a diverse array of characters with varying motivations.
This is a story that has never been told in full. Until now.
Perfect Storm peels back the layers of this conspiracy, taking readers on a riveting journey that extends from the blood-soaked birth of Pakistan in 1947 to the treacherous geopolitical landscape of the post 9/11 world. Based on meticulous research and drawing on Prabhakar Aloka’s decades-long experience in counter-terrorism in the Intelligence Bureau, and co-author Nikhil Ravi’s expertise as a screenwriter and filmmaker documenting Indo-Pak geopolitical flashpoints, the book pieces together the spider’s web behind 26/11, spanning worlds as disparate as dusty training camps in rural Pakistan and neon-lit hacker dens in South-East Asia, casting an unprecedented look into the anatomy of a state-sponsored terror attack.