He gave the most complete account of india then known to the greek world and was the source for work by the later read more. General knowledge mcqs for, nts test, bpsc test, spsc test, kpkpsc test, ajkpsc test, ppsc test, fpsc test, solved mcqs about pakistan history, famous personalities, basic general knowledge, politics, pakistans geography, world geography, inventions, honors and awards, famous places, books. He is the editor of green candy presss previous strain guide, cannabis indica, which was released to much acclaim in fall 2011 and has gone on to be a bestseller. Ancient india as described by megasthenes and arrian, a tr.
Destined for bigger and better things, he attended the. Ipdpl is one of the leading library suppliers of indian as well as foreign texts, reference books and general works on a wide range of subjects. The book also focuses on what aspects indian diplomacy should concentrate on in the 21st century. The earliest of these works are those by diodorus siculus, strabo geographica, pliny, and arrian indica. Megasthenes, ancient greek historian and diplomat, author of an account of india, the indica, in four books. An historical overview, presents a synthesis of social, economic and political history of the mauryan times as depicted in indica of megasthenes. Indica v2 li, indica v2 lei, indica v2 lsi, indica v2 lgi, indica v2 lxi. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant. A deep history of the indian subcontinent, which hit the stores a year ago, ties together indias geological history with its ecological past through the skilful. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read alexander the great. I liked it so much i used it as the cover of my in the sixties book. Indica the story of steven james, the first person ever to. Pranay lal has given india a great book on science writing for lay audiences. Shri mahaswami, by his full name shri chandrashekharendra saraswati and popularly known as the paramacharya of kanchipuram or mahaperiyava great sage, was born in 1894.
The crumpled photograph of me standing in the window of indica in 1967 arrived through the mail one day, with no envelope, no indication as to who took it or sent it. The subject of the book covers the expedition of alexander the great that occurred between 336 and 323 bce, about 450 years before arrian. Photius excerpt of ctesias indica 1 also read the same author s history of india, in one book, in which he employs the ionic dialect more frequently. Acalypha indica an excellent compilation of symptoms of homeopathic medicine acalypha indica from the book pearls of homeopathy by m. In this book describe about the socio economic condition. Early historic period in his fourvolume indica, he wrote. He is the author of the best selling cannabis grow bible and the cannabis breeders bible. Sally kempton is a powerful teacher of applied spiritual wisdom, known for her capacity to kindle meditative states in others, and to help students work with meditative experience as a framework for practical lifechange. Barry miles at the indica bookshop, 1967 welcome to the website of the writer barry miles. Megasthenes indica is now lost, although it has been. Symptoms of the homeopathic medicine daphne indica from a text book of materia medica and therapeutics by a. A deep natural history of the indian subcontinent by.
In this section we have mcqs about books and authors. Megastheness indika is the best source for the india of. An ionian, he was sent by the hellenistic king seleucus i on embassies to the mauryan emperor chandragupta. The largest book is the second, with 1,285 sentences, while the smallest is eleventh, with 56 sentences. The book is lost, but various other authors quote his book. A deep natural history of the indian subcontinent hardcover nov 15, 2016 pranay lal hardcover november 15, 2016 by pranay lal author 4.
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. I cannot think of any science related publication that young indians read today, which is hugely concerning as future of a country in 21st century lies in stem. A must read for anyone interested in indias natural history, past and present. Greg green grew up in ireland where he developed a love for green fields, fields of cannabis. In indica, pranay lal takes us through the highs and the lows literally of earth woman, as he calls our planet and mother india from the birth of earth to the arrival of homo sapiens sapiens the modern human being. The cannabis sativa and cannabis indica series of books are set to become the goto books for connoisseurs and growers looking to expand their knowledge about the plant, and the genetics in their gardens. I must have been aware of it being taken but couldnt remember. The author of the book indica was 1 ashoka 2 kautilya 3 kalidasa 4 megasthanese. A deep natural history of the indian subcontinent\ has been authored by pranay lal.
A deep natural history of the indian subcontinent book online at best prices in india on amazon. Aug 08, 2020 megastheness work, indika, is available to us only through its quoted portions in other works but it is the best source for the india of 2,300 years ago. Pranay lal is a biochemist and an artist who works in public health and environment. The discourses and in the encheiridion or manual of epictetus. During 2009, ipdpl was honored and awarded with the best library supplier award. The division into 15, 150 and 180 of books, chapters and topics respectively was probably not accidental, states olivelle, because ancient authors of major hindu texts favor certain numbers, such as 18 parvas in the epic mahabharata. Find all the symptoms of daphne indica natural order thymelaceae. Ltd is the leading library supplier and distributor of indian and foreign text and reference books. Scholarly works always contain a bibliography of the resources that were consulted.
During the maurya era 1 traveler came to india his name was megasthenes had written the book indica. A deep natural history of the indian subcontinent book. Indica, a book written by the 4th century bce writer megasthenes, who actually visited india. Acalypha indica read online or free homeopathic books.
Both works are available in the loeb epictetus edition. The extracts from the neem tree have an enormously broad range of applications. Megasthenes indica is written by the greek ambassador megasthenes. This is a book about the indian subcontinent, its origins and how the land masses around it were formed. Please note that motors dealerships or to tata motors this manual applies to all the models and. Author of indica, ancient india as described by megasthenes and arrian, and ancient india as described by megasthenes and arrian, a tr. Pranay lal, author of indica, says every stone has a story. India and the world of the 21st century is a brilliantly written book that shows how diplomacy in india has become much more spirited since the time just after independence. Mauryan india witnessed a rich and varied social, economic and cultural paradigms. Indica is an account of mauryan india by the greek writer megasthenes. It provides clues from author s passionate and microscopic research over 20 years across the indian subcontinent. The diary of a seeker of truth, written by serge demetrian.
The anabasis and the indica ebook written by arrian. He has extensive publications in the areas of public health. The author of the book indica was 1 ashoka 2 kautilya 3 kalidasa 4 megasth. Explaining why foreign policy matters to an india focused on its own domestic transformation, tharoor surveys indias major international relationships in detail, evokes the countrys soft power and its global responsibilities, analyses the workings. Megasthenes author of ancient india as described by. A student of epictetus, arrian took notes at his lectures and published them in eight books of which we have four. Destined for bigger and better things, he attended the university of georgia pursuing a bba with a marketing major. Arrians anabasis of alexander in seven books is the best account we have of alexanders adult life. This is a great concept for a book, and was generally interesting to read, but in terms of style it just doesnt compare to other popular geology regional landscapehistory books like richard forteys the hidden landscape and john mcphees masterpiece, annals of the former world, or simon lambs account of his geological work in the andes. The original work is now lost, but its fragments have survived in.
Book from the archaeological survey of india central archaeological library, new delhi. It includes descriptions of the indus river, godlike people, ferocious and mythical creatures, philosophers, artisans, and unquantifiable gold a fountain which is filled every year with liquid gold, from which a hundred pitcherfuls are drawn, among other riches and. Indiki is the name of a short military history about interior asia, particularly the indian subcontinent, written by arrian in 2ndcentury ce. Jun 15, 20 stimulating, reflective, elegantly written and passionately engaged, pax indica is another substantial achievement from one of the finest indian authors of our times.
Indica books has published the book shri mahaswami. The tantric symbol of cosmic unity by madhu khanna. Indica the story of steven james, the first person ever. Featuring classic indica strains, such as pure kush, bubba kush, hash plant and romulan, cannabis indica, volume 3 also introduces fascinating brand new, neverbeforeseen. In this lively, informative and insightful work, the awardwinning author and parliamentarian brilliantly demonstrates how indian diplomacy has become sprightlier since then and where it needs to focus in the world of the 21st century. About the author pranay lal is a biochemist and an artist who works in public health and environment. Schwanbeck and of the 1st part of the indika of arrian, by j. Indica was written by arrian, a greek historian, public servant, military commander and philosopher of the roman period. In this lively, informative and insightful book, shashi tharoor brilliantly demonstrates how indian diplomacy has come of age and forecasts where it will need to focus in the new millennium. Sadhgurus insights for your gastronomics in an era where a great variety of cuisines are just a restaurant away, it has become difficult to choose. He charts the geological, botanical and zoological histories of the indian subcontinent in a detailed, careful way that it is never dull. Megasthenes indica can be reconstructed using the portions preserved by later writers as direct quotations or paraphrase.
Mauryan india as reflected in indica of megasthenes. During alexanders invassion in the western part of india around 300 christian era, megasthehes came to india. Acalypha indica acalypha indica signs and symptoms of the homeopathy medicine from the dictionary of practical materia medica by j. Books and authors mcqs general knowledge question and. A deep natural history of the indian subcontinent and millions of other books are available for instant access. Indica is the book written by megasthenes, the greek ambassador to india around 300 bc. Another book with the same name, indica by arrian survives. Publisher penguin imprint penguin publication year 20 isbn 9780143420187 isbn10 0143420186 language english binding paperback number of pages 456 pages. Hinduism and indias road to modernity and a talk by the author makaranad r.
Travelogues by ancient travellers who travelled through india. The author of the book indica was 1 ashoka 2 kautilya 3 k. Megasthenes was a greek historian who visited india in the reign of chandragupta maurya, in the 4th. Crops for the future, 2006 caesalpiniaceae 188 pages. This book is called indica not to be confused with indica by megasthenes. The parts that belonged to the original text can be identified from the later works based on similar content, vocabulary and phrasing, even when the content has not been explicitly attributed to megasthenes. Books by indica books varanasi 124 of 80 results sort by.
Find out for which conditions and symptoms acalypha indica is used. Miles is the bestselling author of numerous biographies and cultural histories of the beat generation, the beatles, the sixties counterculture and its musicians. Features classic sativa strains, such as grapefruit, new york city diesel, ak47 and santa maria, as well as fascinating brand new, never. Growing up in the sticks, he was always an adventurous kid. The references in this list should be in sufficient quantity and be appropriate for the content. In regard to the river indus, he says that, where it is narrowest, it is seven, where it is widest, thirtyfive kilometers broad. He has extensive publications in the areas of public health, global trade, ecology and mysterious fevers. Pranay lal on his book, indica, natural history, the nature.
He was sent to chandragupta mauryas court by the greek ruler seleucus nicator. Platform to bring authenticity into the teaching of yoga. This book is truly his labour of love valmik thapar, hindu indica opens up a new view of our subcontinent, one that we must protect and cherish, live mint our planet has an eventful past, and in writing its natural history in indica, pranay lal zooms in on the indian subcontinent, india today. Megasthenes indica describes indias geography, history, flora and fauna, economy, society and administration during the roman period. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Acalypha indica signs and symptoms of the homeopathy medicine from the dictionary of practical materia medica by j. She teaches teleclasses, retreats, and workshops, appearing at conference centers such as esalen and kripalu. Indica, a description of india and of nearchuss voyage therefrom, was to be a supplement. The original work is now lost, but its fragments have. Mar 20, 2010 indica books and gallery was situated in masons yard, a mayfair culdesac, on almost the precise spot now occupied by white cube, temple of the young british artists. India and the world of the twentyfirst century by shashi tharoor. A student of epictetus, arrian took notes at his lectures and published them in eight books of which we have four, the discourses and also the encheiridion or manual of epictetus. Jan 21, 2020 indica new delhi, in association with quill and canvas, is organizing launch of the thought provoking swami vivekananda. As these are old books, we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages are blur or missing or black spots.
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