A people find themselves caught in a web of circumstances that push them to question the most fundamental beliefs about existence. It is a time of distrust, confusion, and uncertainty, -a time when loyalties are questioned and love is challenged. News that a powerful foreign enemy has its army on the march will quickly complicate an already complex situation, exposing fault lines that accentuate the stakes into a drawn out debacle between survival and extinction. As the people fight back to undo the tightening vise, it never dawns on them that their predicament could be a function of one man's infatuation with Time. The Vision of the blind King is a literary historical fiction story that spills over into the present day. It is a book that allows us to draw clear and important parallels that may hold a key to the survival of our civilization as we know it.

The Blind King's Wrath brings the tumultuous Burnt Empire Trilogy to a thrilling end. Krushni, the prophesied Dark Queen, has risen in the East, determined to have her vengeance on Jarsun, her father in her past life and murderer of her mother and grandfather. She is joined in her quest by the five children of Shvate, Karni and Mayla, now grown to young adulthood, and a host of other champions all burning with righteous rage against the God Emperor. As old foes emerge and new allies reveal themselves, the stage is set for the greatest clash of all. A great war. On one side are the valiant but hopelessly outnumbered forces of justice and righteous vengeance led by Krushni and the Shvate Five. Looming against them are the brutal, demonic forces of their enemies led by Jarsun and the tyrant king Dronas. In a shocking turn, Emperor Adri despatches the vast armies of the Burnt Empire, countless tens of millions of brutally efficient killing hordes, against the brave champions. On this bloodsoaked field, the fate of the Burnt Empire will be decided once and for all.

The Record of Buddhist Kingdoms is a classic travelogue that records the Chinese monk Faxian’s journey in the early fifth century CE to Buddhist sites in Central and South Asia in search of sacred texts. In the nineteenth century, it traveled west to France, becoming in translation the first scholarly book about “Buddhist Asia,” a recent invention of Europe. This text fascinated European academic Orientalists and was avidly studied by Hegel, Schopenhauer, and Nietzsche. The book went on to make a return journey east: it was reintroduced to Inner Asia in an 1850s translation into Mongolian, after which it was rendered into Tibetan in 1917. Amid decades of upheaval, the text was read and reinterpreted by Siberian, Mongolian, and Tibetan scholars and Buddhist monks. Matthew W. King offers a groundbreaking account of the transnational literary, social, and political history of the circulation, translation, and interpretation of Faxian’s Record. He reads its many journeys at multiple levels, contrasting the textual and interpretative traditions of the European academy and the Inner Asian monastery. King shows how the text provided Inner Asian readers with new historical resources to make sense of their histories as well as their own times, in the process developing an Asian historiography independently of Western influence. Reconstructing this circulatory history and featuring annotated translations, In the Forest of the Blind models decolonizing methods and approaches for Buddhist studies and Asian humanities.

"Baracchi has identified pivotal points around which the Republic operates; this allows a reading of the entire text to unfold.... a very beautifully written book." -- Walter Brogan "... a work that opens new and timely vistas within the Republic.... Her approach... is thorough and rigorous." -- John Sallis Although Plato's Republic is perhaps the most influential text in the history of Western philosophy, Claudia Baracchi finds that the work remains obscure and enigmatic. To fully understand and appreciate its meaning, she argues, we must attend to what its original language discloses. Through a close reading of the Greek text, attentive to the pervasiveness of story and myth, Baracchi investigates the dialogue's major themes. The first part of the book addresses issues of generation, reproduction, and decay as they apply to the founding of Socrates' just city. The second part takes up the connection between war and the cycle of life, employing a thorough analysis of Plato's rendition of the myth of Er. Baracchi shows that the Republic is concerned throughout with the complex but intertwined issues of life and war, locating the site of this tangled web of growth and destruction in the mythical dimension of the Platonic city.

Discover the timeless wisdom of the Gita through the lens of Mahatma Gandhi with "Gita According to Gandhi" by Mahadev Desai. Delve into Gandhi's profound interpretations and insights as he offers a unique perspective on this ancient spiritual text. Experience the teachings of the Gita as interpreted by Gandhi, one of the most influential figures of the 20th century. Through Desai's meticulous compilation of Gandhi's thoughts and commentaries, readers gain a deeper understanding of the Gita's relevance to modern life and its timeless principles of righteousness and duty. But amidst the spiritual reflections and philosophical interpretations lies a crucial question: What is the essence of the Gita, and how can its teachings guide us in our quest for truth and righteousness? Are there universal principles and values that transcend time and culture? Delve into the depths of Gandhi's interpretations as he explores the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by individuals in their pursuit of spiritual enlightenment. With each commentary, Gandhi sheds light on the practical applications of the Gita's teachings in everyday life. Are you ready to explore the Gita through the eyes of Mahatma Gandhi with "Gita According to Gandhi"? Prepare to be inspired by Gandhi's profound insights and spiritual guidance, which continue to resonate with seekers of truth and justice around the world. Engage with Gandhi's interpretations and commentaries as you navigate through "Gita According to Gandhi." With Gandhi as your spiritual mentor, you'll embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and moral growth. Join Gandhi on a spiritual quest through the pages of "Gita According to Gandhi." Let the journey of enlightenment begin! Don't miss your chance to explore the timeless wisdom of the Gita through the eyes of Mahatma Gandhi. Purchase your copy of "Gita According to Gandhi" by Mahadev Desai now and embark on a journey of spiritual discovery and moral enlightenment. ```

The Gita brings to light the negative and positive tendencies that lie within. They represent your higher aspiration and lower desire. Lord Krishna directs you to conquer desire and regain the supreme Self. The state of Godhood. The book comprises the text, transliteration, word-meaning, translation and commentary. A unique contribution is the topic-wise division of each chapter. It helps capture the thought-flow and message in the text.

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