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Sri Dhoomavati Devi is the seventh Devi among the Dasha Maha Vidyas. First Devi being ‘Bhadra Kali’, the second is Tara Devi, the third Tripura Sundari, the fourth is ‘Bhuvaneshwari’, the fifth Tripura Bhairavi and the sixth Sri Chinnamastha, about whom already book are published. This book enlightens about the seventh Devi, Sri Dhoomavati Devi, her form, purpose, etc. This book also explains the various forms of Sri Dhoomavati Devi along with her Yantras and with her different stotras/ mantras like, Sri Dhoomavati Devi Kavacham, Sri Dhoomavati Devi Ashtottara Sata Nama Stotram/ ...

Srividya is a discipline where abounds considerable mystery, esotericism and occultism. There is among laymen quite some ignorance concerning its philosophy and practice. There is also a host of doubts and uncertainties among practitioners themselves. The presence of different tradition in Srividya further adds to the confusion. The textual background to Srividya has almost become obscure and obsolete; it has become more a matter of individual lineages of practices. In the circumstances there is need for an authentic and comprehensive account of all variances of Srividya. Here is an attempt...

There are lot many Sahasranamas – 1000 names – on each of Gods. But the Sahasranama on Lord Surya is not much heard of. This is part of Bhavishya Purana, one of the 18 Mahapuranas, written by Veda Vyasa. The first and foremost benefit of worshipping and offering prayers to Lord Sun is healthy life. It would be better to understand the meanings and intricacies, while chanting the names to get the best results. That is the very purpose of this book. Hope the book would be useful to the readers and they all will be blessed by Lord Surya.

Sri Bhagalamukhee Devi is the eighth Devi among the Dasha Maha Vidyas. First Devi being ‘Bhadra Kali’, the second is Tara Devi, the third Tripura Sundari, the fourth is ‘Bhuvaneshwari’, the fifth Tripura Bhairavi, and the sixth Sri Chinnamastha and the seventh Sri Dhoomavati, about whom already book are published. This book enlightens about the eighth Devi, Sri Bhagalamukhee Devi, her form, purpose, etc. This book also explains the various forms of Sri Bhagalamukhee Devi along with her Yantras and with her different stotras/ mantras like, Sri Bhagalamukhee Devi Kavacham, Sri ...

Soundaryalahari is a treasure given by Sri Adi Shankara, an incarnation of Lord Shiva. This is a stotram, we recite to worship Ambika and achieve all the comforts. While many books have been published on Soundaryalahari, one may wonder, if there is a need for another book. All the 100 hymns in Soundaryalahari seemingly Devi Stuti – describing Ambal at a glance. Usually, they are recited or sang as songs with music. Each of them is a spell if it is looked inside. There are many philosophies embedded within each. For each spell, there is a chakra attached. Each verse is a mantra itself and ...

Various experts have given different comments on the names in Sri Lalita Sahasranama. But the comments of Sri Periava - Kanchi Paramacharya is unique and simple. His comments on some of the names are compiled in this book in his own words.

The debts due to the pitrus or ancestors have to be returned by way of Tarpana and Sraddhas. During Tarpana through black till and water, ancestors' hunger and thirst are satiated. It has been mentioned that 96 Tarpanas has to be performed. This has become out of practice. This is mostly due to lack of knowledge only. This book attempts to provide subtle details about Tarpana and the list of 96 Tarpanas.

A brief book on Ten Cosmic forms of Divine Mother, Dasha Maha Vidya was written earlier. Later books were published about each of the ten Devis separately. An Integrated full-fledged book about all the Ten Devis were requested by various circles and hence this attempt. This book explains the various forms of the Devis along with her Yantras and with her different stotras/ mantras Sri Ashtottara Sata Nama Stotram/ Namavalihi, Sri Sahasranama Stotram/ Namavalihi and so on. On account of the huge size, the book is being published in 2 volumes. This is the second volume. Hope the readers will ...

There are lot many books talking about Samskāras, Vivākā, etc. What is the speciality of this book? Primarily the author of this book is not a vaidheeka by profession. A karta or non-vaidheeka preaching vaidheeka karmas is an interesting one. Again the author himself practices vaidheeka karmas and has enjoyed and experiences the benefits and hence he tries to share his knowledge and experience. Hope the readers would also be benefitted. Also this book does not deal with the mantras and the meanings. But it tries to give a modern and scientific perspective with a rational thinking to the ...

Kalividambana is a kavya, or poem, that is said to be the first chapter of the Kamalalaya Mahatmya. This is a brilliant yet short work of 100 verses, all these are composed in the Anushtup metre. As the name suggests, it ridicules the many ills of kali yuga in a satirical way. Its uniqueness is best understood by comparing it with, say, the ‘kalimahima’ section of Subhashita-ratna-bhandagara, an anthology of subhashitas, or the ‘kalidharma-vipaka’ parts found in numerous puranas. Nilakantha Dikshita was a candid social commentator and Kalividambanam projects amazing insights about ...

Śree Chakra is normally given a religious perspective. But, a different approach is attempted in this book. What is Śree Chakra? Is it a mystical experience? Let us explore – What kind of mathematical concepts or constructs are to be examined? How is it constructed? What are the mathematical figures – it is made up of? Let us understand the nuances of Śree Chakra and explore/ exploit the fullest benefits in getting Śree Devee’s fullest shower of blessings.

A brief book on Ten Cosmic forms of Divine Mother, Dasha Maha Vidya was written earlier. Later books were published about each of the ten Devis separately. An Integrated full-fledged book about all the Ten Devis were requested by various circles and hence this attempt. This book explains the various forms of the Devis along with her Yantras and with her different stotras/ mantras Sri Ashtottara Sata Nama Stotram/ Namavalihi, Sri Sahasranama Stotram/ Namavalihi and so on. Hope the readers will get benefitted by this book and be blessed by Sri Devi.

Vedanga Jyothisha says - “Like the crest of the peacock, like the gem on the head of a snake, so is Mathematics at the head of all knowledge”. Indian Mathematicians are numerous - Pingala, Aryabhata, Bhaskara, Brahmagupta, Kaatyaayana, Mahaaveeraacaarya, Maadhava, Sreedharaacaarya, Bhaarati Krishna Teerthaji Maharaaj and so on. Their contributions to the world of Mathematics are lot many – place value system, importance of ‘Zero’, etc. Vedas and Mathematics are inseparable. It is an integral part of Vedas, which origin is yet to be clearly specified. Hence the origin of Indian ...

Sri Chinna Mastha Devi is the sixth Devi among the Dasha Maha Vidyas. First Devi being ‘Bhadra Kali’, the second is Tara Devi, the third Tripura Sundari, the fourth is ‘Bhuvaneshwari’ and the fifth Tripura Bhairavi, about whom already book are published. This book enlightens about the Sri Chinna Mastha Devi, her form, purpose, etc. This book also explains the various forms of Sri Chinna Mastha Devi along with her Yantras and with her different stotras/ mantras like, Sri Chinna Mastha Devi Kavacham, Sri Chinna Mastha Devi Ashtottara Sata Nama Stotram/ Namavali, Sri Chinna Mastha Devi...

“Brick and Mortar Banking” has migrated to “Click Banking” The mundane actions like Day Book, General Ledger, Balance Sheet, Tallying of Accounts, Cash Books (including cash counting), etc., are done by systems. An overview of analysis of bank balance sheet is also included in this book. New jargons like Bank Marketing, Customer Relationship in Banking, Financial Inclusion, Islamic Banking, etc., have been in air in the Banking industry. These concepts are demystified in this book. This book is not aimed at banking professional readers. But aims at non-bankers who would like to know...