“santhya saran”

This book is a social-scientific interpretation of the 15 centuries-old Hindu and Buddhist traditions of tantra. It is a self-reflexive study, informed by an insider's empathy and the apprehension of an Indologist-cum-anthropologist who is also a mystic and an initiated practitioner of the cult hims... More

As a writer, an editor and above all, as a woman, Sathya Saran derives meaning from life’s events that would otherwise just pass us by. Whether it’s the little flower girl at the temple, a spider on the wall, or the view from her window, her thoughts and insights connect with and inspire â... More

This is a cultural-anthropological study exploring those hedonistic aspects of the pan-Indian heritage which affirm that the pleasurable, especially the sexually pleasurable, is natural as a means to achieve the highest mystical experience.... More

‘An Indian woman with a China craze, a Chinese monk with an Indian obsession; we had the same schizophrenia, the monk and I. It seemed logical to take the same road.’ In the seventh century AD, the Chinese monk Xuanzang (earlier spelt as Hiuen Tsang or Hsuan Tsang) set off on an epic jo... More

Guru Dutt is probably the only Indian film-maker who, within the parameters of the box office, made a personal statement with his cinema. His films stand testimony not only to his own genius but also to the creativity of his team, comprising stalwarts like cameraman V.K. Murthy, music director S.D. ... More

This book compiles useful material, gathered from variousauthoritative sources, as an introductory text in the field of environmentalpsychology. Experiences gained from experts arehighlighted. All important aspects of the subject have been covered, taking acreto incorporate the latest development ta... More