Being different: an Indian challenge to Western universalism

Malhotra, Rajiv

ISBN: 9789350291900, 9350291908

In this book, the author addresses the challenge of a direct and honest engagement on differences, by reversing the gaze, repositioning India from being the abserved to the observer and looking at the West from the dharmic point of view. In doing so, he challenges many hitherto unexamined beliefs that both sides hold about themselves and each other.

Being evangelical and dialogical: healthy balance in a multi-faith context

Selvanayagam, Israel

ISBN: 9788184651942, 8184651945

The Bekhtashi order of dervishes

Birge, John Kingsley

ISBN: 9788130717722, 8130717727

This is a revised edition of an older work which remains the primary English source of information about the beliefs, practices, and history of the Betkashi Sufi order.;;

Belief, reality and religious practice: a quest for god in Vedic thought

Rampal, VV

ISBN: 9788170816454, 8170816459

The book is about the eternal struggle of mankind to know the reality of one's existence. It concerns the reality of creation, the faiths and beliefs, the scientific perception, Vedantic view and the intuitive experience in the search for truth. It describes the essentials of Vedic spirituality and makes a case for combining the reasoning faculty of intellect with the scriptures to have persona...

Believing women' in Islam: unreading patriarchal interpreta tions of the Qur'an

Barlas, Asma

ISBN: 9788121511513, 8121511518

This book takes readers into the very heart of Islamic teachings on women, gender and patriarchy allowing them to understand Islam through its most sacred scripture rather than through cultural practices or western media stereotypes.

The beloved forces of the Guru

'Pali', SJS

ISBN: 9788176018579, 8176018570

This is the first book which gives in detail the history of different dals of Nihang Singhs, the armed wing of Sikhs.

Benares: a world within a world, the microcosm of Kashi yesterday and today

Lannoy, Richard

ISBN: 9788186569252, 8186569251

Illustrated with many photographs, this book is a major contribution to the study of Urban culture.

Benazir Bhutto Shaheed, 1953-2007, ed. by Fakhar Zaman, compiled by Sehar Siddiqui

ISBN: 9789694722092, 9694722098

A compilation of the writings of Bhutto in English language.

Beneswara-dham: Brahma mandir: brahman utpatti evam vikas (in Hindi)

Josi, Karuna (b.1963)

Bhagvayi (vivahpannati), panchan angsuttam (Bhag-1)

Dipratnasagar, Srutsthvirsri

State, society and culture: early India 300 AD to 900 AD

Goyal, Shankar

ISBN: 9788195764006, 8195764002

The collection of essays in this work is intended to draw the attention of scholars to some of the recent researches on various aspects of early Indian history and culture. They were, with some exceptions, delivered as lectures and later marginally changed for publication. All these papers are concerned with the sources, historiography, history, society and religion and art and culture and inte...

Bengali religious lyrics: Sakta, tr. by Edward J. Thompson et al

ISBN: 9788170300205, 8170300207

Broken but blessed: theological and pastoral approaches to the mission of the Church among the Dalit Christians of Bihar

Dominic, Isidore

ISBN: 9789390569120, 9390569125

Between colonialism and diaspora: Sikh cultural formations in an imperial world

Ballantyne, Tony

ISBN: 9788178241838, 8178241838

This book offers a bold revaluation of Sikh identity from the late eighteenth century to the early twenty-first. Ballantyne examines Sikh communities and experiences in Punjab, South Asia, the United Kingdom, and other parts of the world where Sikhs and Sikhism have spread.

Between God and the Sultan: a history of Islamic law

Vikor, Knut S

ISBN: 9781850657385, 1850657386

The author presents the main concepts of Islamic jurisprudence, discusses debates concerning the historicity of Islamic sources of dogma and the dating of early Islamic law, describes the classic practice of the law, in the formulation of legal rules and practice in the courts, and sets out various substantive legal rules, on such vital matters as the family and economic activity.

Between Jerusalem and Benaras: comparative studies in Judaism and Hinduism

Goodman, Hananya (ed)

ISBN: 9788170305224, 8170305225

It represents the first serious attempt by a group of eminent scholars of Judaic and Indian studies to take seriously the cross cultural resonances among the Judian and Hundu traditions.

Between the serpent and the rope: Ashrams, traditions, Avatars, Sages and con artists

Rao, Mukunda

ISBN: 9789351363200, 9351363201

The narrative is a treasure trove of fascinating stories and an illuminating study of the lives and teachings of spiritual masters such as Sankaracharya, Basavanna, Allama Prabhu, Akka Mahadevi, Ramana Maharshi, Sri Aurobindo, the Mother, Jiddu Krishnamurti and U.G. Krishnamurti. It is also a scathing take on the modern-day avatars and gurus that includes Sri Sathya Sai Baba, Kalki Bhagavan, Sr...

Between tradition and modernity: aspects of Islam in South Asia

Maswood, Shireen et al (ed.)

ISBN: 9788170743255, 8170743257

The book includes nine essays, a majority of which were presented as papers at a national seminar on Islam in South Asia organized by the Department of History, University of Calcutta in February 2004.

Beyond bhakti: steps ahead

Rajagopal, G (b.1960)

ISBN: 9788176465106, 8176465100

This book is on Tamil bhakti movement studies the unique bhakti sentiments of folk people with the first hand knowledge and information to highlight its specific nature.

Beyond Hindutva

Verma, SL

ISBN: 9788131600535, 813160053X

Contents: (i) The basic framework. (ii) Hinduism and Hindutva. (iii) Attempts to renovate. (iv) Internal threats to Hindutva. (v) Global threats to Hindutva. (vi) The remedy of Hindutva (Indianism). (vii) Indian democracy and globalization.