“Introduction to an applied aspect of Pramana Vigyana” The concept of introduction to the applied aspect of Pramana Vigyana is the Ayurvedic philosophical background which encourages scientific exploration, validation, and multiple application of concept. The multidimensional application of Pramana Vigyana in various context situations as well as their scientific exploration, and practical utility with abundant examples from Ayurvedic classics and contemporary medical science have been highlighted in this book. Recently NCISM has made some changes in Padatha Vigyana Syllabus for the first professional undergraduate course of Ayurveda and introduced a cognitive aspect of learning and encouraging understanding of an applied aspect of all key concepts. Keeping this in view this publication is aimed to explore the principles under Pramana scientifically and try to supplement with applied examples from their subject matter of Ayurveda to justify how the core concept of different types of Pramana can be applied in teaching & learning, in the practical demonstration, clinical diagnosis and even in research also. It is hoped that this book will serve as a gateway for undergraduate and postgraduate students to understand Pramana Vigyana in a comprehensive manner.

This posthumous volume, the culmination of a long and distinguished career, brings together an original essay by the author together with a careful selection of previously published articles (most by Rock) on the theory that perception is an indirect process in which visual experience is derived by inference, rather than being directly and independently determined by retinal stimulation.

Articles, most on Indic philosophy; includes Śrīgurucaritam, by M. Ramakrishna Bhat, Sanskrit poem on the life of S. Kuppuswami Sastri, 1880-1943.

The effective yet gentle 'Sukshma' technique, for working with the Marma points at the emotional as well as on the physical level, is fully described in this book. Marma Therapy - the art of treating specific vital points on the human body - is one of the greatest healing secrets of Ayurveda. It can be used to detoxify, strengthen and revitalize the body, for rejuvenation and relaxation or to release blocked energy. The authors explain the theoretical basis of Marma Therapy, and then provide a detailed, fully illustrated guide to its use. For each Marma point, the authors provide information about its significance, the Ayurvedic element it relates to, the most appropriate oils to use, and what it can be used to treat. Clear step-by-step instructions and photographs illustrate the techniques, and advice is also included for self-treatment. The authors explain how to strengthen the Marmas through yoga and use mudras to support and complement Marma treatment. Finally, they describe how to treat common physical and emotional conditions, from headache and back pain, to exam nerves and insomnia.

The volume is a good presentation of the philosophy of Sri Madhvacarya, complete in its architectonic unity. The author probes its ontological and epistemological foundations, and critcally examines the structure erected on them. The discussion focuses on crucial doctrines of theism, and brings to light for the first time the striking parallelisms of thought between Madhva and his Western contemporary St. Thomas Aquinas. Light is also thrown on how Madhva and his commentators anticipated the views of modern philosophers like Spencer, Russell and Hobhouse on the nature of time, space and memory. The latest researches on Madhvacarya's role in the Vedantic Bhakti movement and his attempt to harmonize the Upanisadic texts on monism and dualism are substantially drawn upon.

Hatha Yoga Pradipika is among the most influential surviving texts on hatha yoga. The text describes asanas, purifying practices, shatkarma, mudras, finger and hand positions, bandhas, locks, and pranayama, breath exercises. The book explains the purpose of Hatha Yoga, the awakening of subtle energy kundalini, advancement to Raja Yoga, and the experience of deep meditative absorption known as samadhi.