The Life and Times of Acharya Mahaprajna

The Life and Times of Acharya Mahaprajna
Author: U.S. Dugar
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Total Pages: 137
Release: 2021-01-19
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 8184302312

Acharya Mahaprajna was one of the most celebrated Jain thinkers of the world and is the tenth Acharya of the Jain Shwetambar Terapanth sect. Born in 1920 in a village in Rajasthan; he became a monk at the age of ten. He got his education under the guidance of Acharya Shree Tulsi; who launched the Anuvrat movement in 1949 to rid the world of violence and hatred and free religion from sectarianism. A multidimensional personality and a renowned scholar of Indian and Western philosophy and religion; Acharya Mahaprajna was a prolific writer and was called a ‘modern Vivekananda’. He traversed more than 100;000 km on foot and visited 10;000 villages to spread the message of non-violence. To this purpose he embarked on an Ahimsa Yatra in 2001. He was honoured with the Communal Harmony Award in 2004 for his contribution in this field. This book is an authorised biography of this great Saint who propounded ahimsa; compassion and other human values throughout his life. Selected Stories of Honoré de Balzac by Honoré de Balzac: In this collection, Honoré de Balzac presents a selection of his acclaimed short stories, showcasing his incredible talent for vivid storytelling and character development. With its rich language and engaging narratives, this book is a must-read for fans of classical literature. Key Aspects of the Book "Selected Stories of Honoré de Balzac": Collection of Short Stories: The book features a collection of acclaimed short stories by Honoré de Balzac. Vivid Storytelling and Character Development: The stories showcase Balzac's incredible talent for vivid storytelling and character development. Useful for Literature Enthusiasts: The book is useful for fans of classical literature and those interested in the works of Balzac. Honoré de Balzac was a French novelist and playwright who is regarded as one of the greatest writers of Western literature. His book, Selected Stories of Honoré de Balzac, is highly regarded for its captivating storytelling and rich language.

Biography of Acharya Mahaprajna

Biography of Acharya Mahaprajna
Author: U.S. Dugar
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Total Pages: 92
Release: 2021-01-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

Acharya Mahaprajna was one of the most celebrated Jain thinkers of the world and is the tenth Acharya of the Jain Shwetambar Terapanth sect. Born in 1920 in a village in Rajasthan; he became a monk at the age of ten. He got his education under the guidance of Acharya Shree Tulsi; who launched the Anuvrat movement in 1949 to rid the world of violence and hatred and free religion from sectarianism.A multidimensional personality and a renowned scholar of Indian and Western philosophy and religion; Acharya Mahaprajna was a prolific writer and was called a ‘modern Vivekananda’. He traversed more than 100;000 km on foot and visited 10;000 villages to spread the message of non-violence. To this purpose he embarked on an Ahimsa Yatra in 2001. He was honoured with the Communal Harmony Award in 2004 for his contribution in this field.

Jainism for a New World Order

Jainism for a New World Order
Author: Siddheshwar Rameshwar Bhatt
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 167
Release: 2021-01-04
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 981334041X

This book analyses global issues holistically and offers pragmatic solutions from a Jainism perspective. Accordingly, it presents a fresh vision of individual development, social transformation and cosmic wellbeing based on the central tenets and practices of Jainism. Through this book, readers learn viable solutions to the current problems of environmental disharmony, economical distress, and religious and cultural conflicts. It deals with religious pluralism and brings to fore the need for harmony of religions and interfaith dialogues. The book is interesting for people from varied walks of life who are looking forward to a world that is established in peace, harmony and wellness. It is of immense value and interest for people from all walks of life to the Jain community to revisit the basic tenets propounded in classical literature.

Embodying Transnational Yoga

Embodying Transnational Yoga
Author: Christopher Jain Miller
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 219
Release: 2023-10-13
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1000985210

Embodying Transnational Yoga is a refreshingly original, multi-sited ethnography of transnational yoga that obliges us to look beyond postural practice (āsana) in modern yoga research. The book introduces readers to three alternative, understudied categories of transnational yoga practice which include food, music, and breathing. Studying these categories of embodied practice using interdisciplinary methods reveals transformative “engaged alchemies” that have been extensively deployed by contemporary disseminators of yoga. Readers will encounter how South Asian dietary regimens, musical practices, and breathing techniques have been adapted into contemporaneous worlds of yoga practice both within, but also beyond, the Indian Ocean rim. The book brings the field of Modern Yoga Studies into productive dialogue with the fields of Indian Ocean Studies, Embodiment Studies, Food Studies, Ethnomusicology, and Pollution Studies. It will also be a valuable resource for both scholarly work and for teaching in the fields of Religious Studies, Anthropology, and South Asian Religions.

Yoga in Jainism

Yoga in Jainism
Author: Christopher Key Chapple
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2015-10-14
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1317572181

Jaina Studies is a relatively new and rapidly expanding field of inquiry for scholars of Indian religion and philosophy. In Jainism, "yoga" carries many meanings, and this book explores the definitions, nuances, and applications of the term in relation to Jainism from early times to the present. Yoga in Jainism begins by discussing how the use of the term yoga in the earliest Jaina texts described the mechanics of mundane action or karma. From the time of the later Upanisads, the word Yoga became associated in all Indian religions with spiritual practices of ethical restraint, prayer, and meditation. In the medieval period, Jaina authors such as Haribhadra, Subhacandra, and Hemacandra used the term Yoga in reference to Jaina spiritual practice. In the modern period, a Jaina form of Yoga emerged, known as Preksa Dhyana. This practice includes the physical postures and breathing exercises well known through the globalization of Yoga. By exploring how Yoga is understood and practiced within Jainism, this book makes an important contribution to the fields of Yoga Studies, Religious Studies, Philosophy, and South Asian Studies.

Introduction to World Religions

Introduction to World Religions
Author: Christopher Partridge
Publisher: Fortress Press
Total Pages: 538
Release: 2013-11-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 080069970X

A leading textbook for world religion, this new edition is designed to help students in their study and research of the world's religious traditions. Known and valued for its balanced approach and its respected board of consulting editors, this text addresses ways to study religion, provides broad coverage of diverse religions, and offers an arresting layout with rich illustrations. The second edition has new and extended primary source readings, a stronger section on the Religions of South Asia, additional maps, a new full-color, student-friendly format, and more.