"This is a remarkable book. It untangles the many complexities of the Vedas and combines Staal's scholarly respect for the texts, with explanations that are lucid and occasionally witty. His insights are thoughtful and perceptive." (Romila Thapar)
In this unprecedented guide to the Vedas, Frits Staal, the celebrated author of Agni: The Vedic Ritual of the Fire Altar and Universals: Studies in Indian Logic and Linguistics examines almost every aspect of these ancient sources of indic civilisation. Staal extracts concrete information from the oral tradition and archaeology about Vedic people and their language, what they thought and did, and where they went and when. He provides essential information about the Vedas and includes selections and translations. Staal sheds light on mantras and rituals that contributed to what came to be known as Hinduism. 
Significant is a modern analysis of what we can learn from the Vedas today: the original forms of the Vedic sciences, as well as the perceptive wisdom of the composers of the Vedas. The author puts Vedic civilisation in a global perspective through a wide-ranging comparison with other indic philosophies and religions, primarily Buddhism for Staal, originally a logician, the voyage of discovering the Vedas is like unpeeling an onion but without the certainty of reaching an end. Even so, his book shows that the Vedas have a logic all their own. Accessible, finely-argued, and with a wealth of information and insight, Discovering the Vedas is for both the scholar and the interested lay listener.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07BWCVYRL
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Prabhat Prakashan (3 April 2018)
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Swami Vivekananda Quiz Book by Virendra Yagnik

This book is a treasure of information on the life of a great soul who symbolized Indian pride, strength, competence, knowledge and diversity.

Swami Vivekananda is a name that inspires millions around the world even now—more than 150 years after his birth and encourages them to sacrifice everything for the sake of their country, religion and culture. This warrior saint was born to Maa Bhuvaneshwari Devi on January 12, 1863.Swami Vivekananda was barely 39 when he died, but because of his work, he lives on in everyone’s memory in the whole world for his undefeatable efforts to revive the Hindu religion. He gave the world a global perspective to Vedanta which is relevant today and needed more than ever. This book is an effort to present the life and works of this great personality in the form of a questionnaire. It is impossible to include everything related to a person of such immeasurable calibre in a collection of 1,000 questions, hence only the important aspects have been selected.This book is a treasure of information on the life of a great soul who symbolized Indian pride, strength, competence, knowledge and diversity. A real tribute to the great son of India—Swami Vivekananda."

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Virendra Yagnik

The author, Virendra Yagnik who was born in Prayag in Uttar Pradesh in 1949, belongs originally to Visnagar in Gujarat. He came to Delhi as a young man and worked at the Union Public Service Commission.During his tenure at UPSC he completed his post-graduation. Later he resigned as Junior Research Official to join the Oriental Bank of Commerce in Mumbai. Now, after retiring as Assistant Regional Director in 2009, he spends his time reading, writing and doing social work. He has been an active member of Railway Ministry’s Rajbhasha Salahakar Samiti from 1995-1998; Oil and Natural Gas Ministry’s Rajbhasha Salahakar Samiti; advisory panel of the monthly magazine ‘Vivek’ published from Mumbai and member of the panel of directors at the Samprati Jankalyan Sahakari Bank. Financial, social and cultural topics aired on Akashvani, Mumbai feature his talks. He has also coordinated and published several souvenirs.

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Introducing "The Scent of Devotion: Sufi Path to Light,"

A captivating investigation of inner peace viewed through the mystical prism of Indian Sufism.

Enter the mystical world of Indian Sufism, where the scent of devotion penetrates every page and the way to enlightenment beckons with its ages-old knowledge. Explore the profound lessons of early Sufi masters as their insightful teachings are skillfully woven into the fabric of this magnificent book.

A spiritual journey that softly leads you toward the enlightenment of your inner self, "The Scent of Devotion" is more than just a book. Take in the captivating stories and enchanting poems that are revealed; they each contain the essence of great truths and profound love.

This amazing trip reveals the strength of dedication, the grace of selflessness, and the peace of inner harmony. You may discover the intricate spiritual legacy of Indian Sufism through this book's pages as you delve into its obscure features and discover how it has withstood the test of time.

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TOP INSPIRING THOUGHTS OF CHANAKYA

"A man is great by deeds, not by birth." - Chanakya

Chanakya was an ancient Indian teacher, philosopher, economist, jurist and royal advisor. He is traditionally identified as Kauṭilya or Vishnugupta, who authored the ancient Indian political treatise, the Arthashastra, a text dated to roughly between the 3rd century BCE and the 3rd century CE.

As such, he is considered the pioneer of the field of political science and economics in India, and his work is thought of as an important precursor to classical economics. His works were lost near the end of the Gupta Empire in the 6th century CE and not rediscovered until the early 20th century.

Chanakya assisted the first Mauryan emperor Chandragupta in his rise to power. He is widely credited for having played an important role in the establishment of the Maurya Empire. Chanakya served as the chief advisor to both emperors Chandragupta and his son Bindusara.

"We should not fret for what is past, nor should we be anxious about the future; men of discernment deal only with the present moment." - Chanakya"Books are as useful to a stupid person as a mirror is useful to a blind person." - Chanakya"One whose knowledge is confined to books and whose wealth is in the possession of others can use neither knowledge nor wealth when the need for them arises." - Chanakya"Once you start working on something, don’t be afraid of failure and don’t abandon it. People who work sincerely are the happiest." - Chanakya

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