The Science of Satyug

The Science of Satyug
Author: Daniel Heifetz
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2021-02-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1438481721

The All World Gayatri Pariwar is a modern religious movement that enjoys wide popularity in North India, particularly among the many STEM workers who joined after becoming disillusioned with their lucrative but unfulfilling private-sector careers. Founded in the mid-twentieth century, the Gayatri Pariwar works to popularize practices inspired by ancient religious texts and breaks with convention by framing these practices as the foundation of a universal spirituality. The movement appeals to science in its advocacy of these practices, claiming that they have medical benefits that constitute proof that rational people around the world should find persuasive. Should these practices become sufficiently widespread, the belief is that humanity will enter a new satyug, or "golden age." In The Science of Satyug, Daniel Heifetz focuses on how religion and science are objects of intense emotion that help to constitute identities. Weaving engaging ethnographic anecdotes together with readings of Gayatri Pariwar literature, Heifetz interprets this material in light of classic and contemporary theory. The result is a significant contribution to current conversations about the globalized middle classes and the entanglement of religion and science that will appeal to anyone interested in understanding these aspects of life in modern India.

Beyond Kaliyug

Beyond Kaliyug
Author: Anand Iyer
Publisher:
Total Pages: 197
Release: 2017-01-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9781520322803

Why do people kill for religion? Why do Muslim Refugees in Europe kill their host populace? Why do people cry for the implementation of a religious order (Sharia) in a host country, when they have fled a country ruled by Sharia?How do we deal with terrorism?Is there a hope for humankind or is this Kaliyug the end of all?This book points to a possible bright future that we may have.Sometime in a previous dark age (Kaliyug), the Hindu or Vedic system created a cycle that could support 33 crores humans or 330 million human beings and brought in the last Sat Yug (Golden age). This was followed by other ages or yugas and there is an ancient belief that humanity travels in a cycle, which is characterized by the Sat yug (or Golden age), Treta Yug (or � golden age), Dwapar yug (or � Golden age) and finally the Kaliyug (from � golden to near complete darkness or a dark-age). This book presents in layman terms the concept of the four Yugas.The book will shock you at times and you may be in disagreement with many things said in this book. But that is the purpose of this book. It has to challenge you (at least in some small way) into thinking about things differently.From SatYug onwards, each Yug is a gradual 25% decline. SatYug from 100% to 75%, Treta yug from 75% to 50% and Dwapar from 50% to 25%, and finally the Kaliyug from 25% to almost total darkness. We never come to total darkness as there are many societies and each is in their own smaller cycles. And then there is this move from near 0% to 100%! BAM! From Kaliyug to SatYug!This book focuses on some key principles that will take us from the present Kaliyug to the next Sat Yug. To study the transition to Sat yug, we study the dark age and some of the forces that pull society to the dark age. These forces and their impact can be mapped in a dark age map (of each society). This map shows the net impact of the dark forces in a society.Then there are also some people who are in a Golden age or Sat Yug. So the net effect is always never allowing humans to go to total darkness. But an area that is in a SatYug can be impacted by dark forces. We can draw a parallel to terrorist attacks in peaceful neighbourhood's. We also see some concepts to stop the terrorist incidences in Europe and America being presented here. These may themselves seem radical steps, but times are radical.The Kaliyug is finally a phase when we move from the near darkness to the golden age. And there are many points of time that are good 'points' to start this transition. The earliest appearing from anywhere within the next 200 years.By following certain guideline principles, human society can grab this opportunity to leapfrog into the next Sat yug.This book is a positive outlook at those possibilities.

The Science of Empire

The Science of Empire
Author: Zaheer Baber
Publisher: SUNY Press
Total Pages: 316
Release: 1996-05-16
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780791429204

Investigates the complex social processes involved in the introduction and institutionalization of Western science in colonial India.

The Hidden Hindu 2

The Hidden Hindu 2
Author: Akshat Gupta
Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
Total Pages: 217
Release: 2022-09-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9354926711

The first battle is lost. The book of Mritsanjeevani is in the wrong hands but Nagendra's plans are not limited only to immortality. What seemed to be the end of all wars was just the beginning of an incredible journey in search of a hidden verse. Om is still incomplete without the knowledge of his past, but he is not alone anymore. Two of the mightiest warriors of all time stand by his side. Two mysterious warriors stand unconditionally with Nagendra too or is there a hidden agendas behind all the allies? Who are LSD and Parimal in real and who is Om? Tighten your seat belts for an adventure in search of words that hold a bigger purpose than even immortality for Divinities and Demons.

Evolution and Science of Indian Hindu and Other Calendars

Evolution and Science of Indian Hindu and Other Calendars
Author: Mr RAJESH KUMAR CHOPRA
Publisher: ANURADHA PRAKASHAN
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2023-12-05
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9391873820

About the Book This book is about the evolution of different Calendar Systems from Sumerian to Gregorian and their logic, history, science. Many allied topics such as the eclipse, are explained, with real-life examples. Facts like, why a month has 28, 29, 30 or 31 days are explained with reasons and chronology. The book is a must also for all Indians, who will find answers to almost all queries regarding Indian and Hindu calendars. "A festival falling on different dates (of a Gregorian calendar) in different years is a common feature of all religions. For Hindus, the Holi Festival may occur on any day from March 1 to March 29; for Muslims, the Id may happen on any day of the year, whereas for Christians, the Easter Sunday may occur from March 22 to April 25,..." The author R. K. Chopra is a Mining Engineer, retired from the post of Director from a multi-billion dollar turnover company.

The Living and the Dead

The Living and the Dead
Author: Liz Wilson
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2012-02-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0791487016

This collection examines the social dimensions of death in South Asian religions, exploring the ritualized exchanges between the living and the dead performed by Hindus, Buddhists, Muslims, and other religious groups. Using ethnographic and historical tools associated with the comparative and historical study of religion, the contributors also record the voices and actions of marginalized groups—such as tribal peoples, women, and members of lower castes—who are often underrepresented in studies of South Asian deathways, which typically focus on the writings and practices of elite groups. For many religious people, death entails a journey leading to some new condition or place. As the ultimate experience of passage, it is highly ceremonial and ritualized, and those beliefs and practices associated with the moment of death itself—death-bed ceremonies, funerary rites, and rituals of mourning and of remembering—are examined here. The Living and the Dead offers historical depth, ethnographic detail, and conceptual clarity on a subject that is of immense importance in South Asian religious traditions.

God of Desire

God of Desire
Author: Catherine Benton
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2006-06-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0791482618

God of Desire presents Sanskrit tales of the Indian deity Kāmadeva as he battles the ascetic god Śiva, assists the powerful goddess Devī, and incarnates as the charming son of Kṛṣṇa. Exploring the imagery and symbolism of the god of desire in art and ritual, Catherine Benton reflects on the connection of Kāmadeva to parrots, makaras (gharials), and apsarases (celestial nymphs), and to playful devotional rituals designed to win his favor. In addition to examining the Hindu literature, Benton also highlights two Buddhist forms of Kamadeva, the demonic Māra, who tries to persuade the Buddha to trade enlightenment for the delights of a woman, and the ever-youthful Mañjuśri, who cuts through ignorance with the bodhisattva sword of wisdom. Tales of Kāmadeva from the Hindu and Buddhist traditions present desire as a powerful force continually redefining the boundaries of chaos and order and gently pulling beyond the ephemeral lure of passionate longings.

Original Science of the Universe Vol. 1: Complete Scientific Solutions

Original Science of the Universe Vol. 1: Complete Scientific Solutions
Author: Dr. Bhavtosh Chandra
Publisher: Blue Rose Publishers
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2024-03-15
Genre: Science
ISBN:

"May there be another suitable way to describe the beginning of the Universe? To discover the suitable answers, we must search out something more. Therefore, let us review again according to our modern laws and theories of physics. In this book, the assumptions for the beginning of the Universe are based on General Theory of Relativity & Quantum Mechanics along with some other laws of physics. Such assumptions are not supporting any singularity as it has accepted in the Big Bang etc theories. The remarkable fact is that the concepted assumptions (in this book) are solving not only the formation and evolution of the universal cosmic bodies but also giving suitable answers for all probable consequences of the planetarian etc constructions, mostly of the Earth."

Science Of Speech

Science Of Speech
Author: Dada Bhagwan
Publisher: Dada Bhagwan Foundation
Total Pages: 90
Release: 2021-04-01
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 9386289164

Those seeking to lead a spiritual life may naturally become inspired to live in peace and non violence. To learn spiritual practices to develop these values, one may turn to spiritual teachers, to different types of religion, or to different types of yoga. But beginning to cultivate spiritual awareness is not always as simple as it seems – especially in family relationships, in unhealthy relationships, or while dealing with difficult people. Daily interactions such as these may feel like the very definition of conflict! In the book “Science Of Speech”, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan offers key understanding about non violent communication, along with conflict resolution skills and conflict management strategies. His spiritual teaching on how to resolve conflict - or to avoid it altogether - is offered in the context of common and everyday relationship challenges. Among the myriad of spiritual books available today, “Science Of Speech” is a unique resource. Whether wondering how to become more spiritual, or simply how to deal with negative people and difficult people, this book will prove invaluable.