Raja Rammohun Roy, A Pioneer Social, Religious, And Political Reformer, Is Often Called The Father Of Modern India. He Was A Man Of Capacious Powers Of Intellect, Broad Religious Sympathies And A Very Powerful Though Genial Personality. A Man Of Sterling Qualities, He Was Fully Equipped With Erudite Scholarship. He Presents A Most Instructive Study For The New India Of Which He Is A Pioneer. In A Fulsome Tribute, R. Venkata Raman Has Said, The Raja Was Distincity Different From The Other Great Men Of India Before His Day. In Range Of Vision, In Reach Of Sympathy, In Versatility Of Power, In Variety Of Activities, In Co-Ordination Of Interests And In Coalescence Of Ideas... (He) Is A Unique Figure In The History Of India, If Not In The Annals Of The Race . These Volumes, It Is Hoped, Will Be Well Received By The Academics And The Scholarly Community For Making A Serious Study Of Rammohun Roy.

This book explores the positive psychological aspects of religion and spirituality in the Indian context. It discusses the concepts and practices of Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, Christianity, Jainism, and Sikhism and their impact on overall well-being. As the global enthusiasm for Indian spirituality grows, this book brings together scholars to share their perspectives and reflections on various religious aspects. The chapters offer readers a psychological "capsule" of mental health, well-being, compassion, kindness, character strength, mind-body relationship, and mindfulness, providing practical strategies for a better quality of life. Furthermore, this book offers insights into the different perspectives of happiness and well-being measured across diverse demographics. It also provides a qualitative conceptualization of happiness among older people, reflections on positive aging, and highlights the facilitators and inhibitors of happiness. With its comprehensive coverage and multidisciplinary approach, this book serves as a valuable reference for postgraduate and doctoral students of Psychology, as well as a treasure trove in the libraries for researchers and faculties associated with spiritual psychology, positive psychology, religious studies, comparative literature, mental health professionals, academicians, and anyone interested in allied health fields.

Records publications acquired from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, by the U.S. Library of Congress Offices in New Delhi, India, and Karachi, Pakistan.

Includes a short biographical introduction to each person, followed by excerpts from their writings.

Orientalism and Religion offers us a timely discussion of the implications of contemporary post-colonial theory for the study of religion. Richard King examines the way in which notions such as mysticism, religion, Hinduism and Buddhism are taken for granted. He shows us how religion needs to be reinterpreted along the lines of cultural studies. Drawing on a variety of post-structuralist and post-colonial thinkers, such as Foucault, Gadamer, Said, and Spivak, King provides us with a challenging series of reflections on the nature of Religious Studies and Indology.