Revolution And Counter-Revolution In Ancient India
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"In Revolution and Counter-Revolution in Ancient India, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar presents a sweeping and insightful historical analysis of social and religious dynamics in ancient Indian society. This work examines the ideological and power struggles that shaped India's history, focusing on the conflicts between Buddhism and Brahmanism. The book highlights how this conflict influenced India's cultural and religious landscape, ultimately leading to the decline of Buddhism in the land of its birth. Ambedkar explores how Buddhism brought revolutionary social changes that challenged the caste hierarchy and promoted values of equality, compassion and rationalism, in contrast to the caste-based system upheld by Brahmanism."
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"In Revolution and Counter-Revolution in Ancient India, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar presents a sweeping and insightful historical analysis of social and religious dynamics in ancient Indian society. This work examines the ideological and power struggles that shaped India's history, focusing on the conflicts between Buddhism and Brahmanism. The book highlights how this conflict influenced India's cultural and religious landscape, ultimately leading to the decline of Buddhism in the land of its birth.
Ambedkar explores how Buddhism brought revolutionary social changes that challenged the caste hierarchy and promoted values of equality, compassion and rationalism, in contrast to the caste-based system upheld by Brahmanism."
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Vinayak, a Sahitya Akademi-award winning Hindi Novel, as a sequel to the author;s first novel 'Gobar Ganesh', according to the novelist, is the "pratismriti" (remembrance of our national-cultural memories) and the katha or narrative of India as a civilizational state. Its multi-perspectiveal, multi-centric kathana (plot), involving characters representing a cross section of Indian Society, is marked by engaging and interesting debates on such issues as gender-politics, culturalimperialism, casteism, communalism, the Kashmir-question and the condition of Kashmiri Pundits, sustainable development, ecological consciouness, swaraj or decolonization of mind, role of "Breaking India" forces comouflaged as NGO-activism, and the all0embracing nature of the spiritual that subsumes the secular, the significance of purusharthas or cardinal principles of life, etc. A sahridaya or cultivaed reader whould also relish how deftly the narrative echoes the voices of such great masters as Valmiki, Vyas, Krishna, Keats, Rike, Yeats, Eliot, Naipaul, Proust, Prasad and others.
Anna
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C. N. Annadurai
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Everyone regarded Anna as one of the most remarkable figures produced by Tamil Nadu. His greatness stems from the widespread acclaim he received from prominent leaders of his era. His various talents demonstrate his capabilities as an effective administrator, deep thinker, prolific writer, insightful journalist, and above all, a humanitarian that leaves us in awe of his literary contributions. He observed the living conditions of Tamils during his time and aimed to instigate change through his writing and speeches. Inspired by Periyar's thoughts and pride in Tamil heritage, he emerged as a towering advocate for humanism, dedicated to protecting the Tamil community and working toward their advancement. Anna once referenced influential figures like Shelley, Byron, Keats, Coleridge, Emerson, and Bacon, remarking that they are not foreigners in the truest sense. Is Tiruvalluvar simply a Tamil? They are all global citizens and educators, and Anna holds a similar esteemed position as a worldwide citizen. Anna is recognised as a pioneer in short stories that explore the tension between tradition and modernity. He is a relentless journalist and a guiding light as a dramatist. In addition to being a remarkable orator, his political acumen further defines him as the genius of his century. In summary, Anna is a true phenomenon.
Baduku
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Geeta Nagbhushan +1
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Dr. Geetha Nagabhushana's work primarily focuses on the struggles of the distressed, exploited, and naïve individuals from slums or the lowest strata of the Hindu caste system. Her unique storytelling provides a glimpse into real-life experiences that resonate deeply with us, rather than simply presenting fictional characters. The Kannada dialect used in "Baduku" deserves special recognition for its authenticity and cultural richness. Throughout the novel, the hardships faced by those in the lowest tiers of the Varna system are depicted without any apologies. The portrayal of women's struggles in "Baduku" serves as a critique of patriarchal society. The novel offers a comprehensive view of society, addressing various forms of atrocity and oppression, including issues related to class, caste, and gender, as well as the challenges faced by both urban and rural downtrodden communities. There is no fair treatment found in any of these intersections.
Those Unsaid Words
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Anshuman Agrahri
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Tanvi realises how the definition of love keeps changing and emotions were the last parameters she considered while deciding her life. As the destiny could play, her best friend dies on the very day of her marriage, and she starts inculpating herself for the misfortune, which leads to a fractured married life. She defies everyone and goes on a road trip to Leh. In the land of lamas she tries to understand life from the lens of spirituality and starts discerning threads of coincidences. The journey helps her to understand ‘Those Unsaid Words’ which cannot be said, cannot be written, cannot be gesticulated; can only be felt.
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