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Among the most famous visionaries of our times, J. Krishnamurti (1895-1986) continues to transform thought, lifestyles and education across continents more than three decades after his death. In this new biography, tracing the nine long decades of his life, from his growing-up years, his relationships to his writings and talks, Roshen Dalal provides a much-needed corrective–an objective and balanced view of his legacy.

In this Hindi-language translation of The First and Last Freedom, Krishnamurti emphasises on the importance of self-understanding, arguing that truth cannot be found within formal institutions, organised religions and their dogmas or in any guru or outside authority. He claims that we are all operating with the sole focus of the self and its context in time and place - this results in competition, conflict and the constant promotion of one's own self over all others, even those closest to us.

मृत्यु के बाद क्या होता है, इससे कहीं अधिक सार्थकता एवं प्रासंगिकता इस तथ्य की है कि मृत्यु से पहले के तमामा वर्ष हमने कैसे जिये हैं। मन-मस्तिष्क में समाये अतीत के समस्त संग्रहों, दुख-सुख के अनुभवों, घावों, आशाओं-निराशाओं और कुंठाओं के प्रति पूर्ण रूप से मरे बगैर हम जीवन को तभी ताज़ी-नूतन आँखों से नहीं देख सकते। मरना कोई दूर भविष्य में होने वाली डरावनी घटना न होकर इस क्षण होने वाली नवीनीकरण की प्रक्रिया है। जीवन और मृत्यु की विभाजक रेखा को ध्वस्त करती यह थीमबुक जे. कृष्णमूर्ति के अप्रीतम वचनों का एक अपूर्व संकलन है।

Drawing upon the timeless wisdom of Thomas Aquinas, The Natural Law offers clear insights into perplexing ethical dilemmas. The compelling conclusions of Aquinas emerge through a critical examination of contemporary ethical frameworks, including moral relativism, utilitarianism, and Machiavellian politics. In part one, which elucidates the core principles of natural law ethics, the listener will discover fundamental truths underpinning the concepts of right and wrong, which are rooted in the very fabric of our humanity.

सोचने-विचारने से अपनी समस्याएं हल हो जाएंगी ऐसा मनुष्य का विश्वास रहा है, परंतु वास्तविकता यह है कि विचार पहले तो स्वयं समस्याएं पैदा करता है, और फिर अपनी ही पैदा की गई समस्याओं को हल करने में उलझ जाता है। एक बात और, विचार करना एक भौतिक प्रक्रिया है। कृष्णमूर्ति स्पष्ट करते हैं कि स्वतंत्रता का, मुक्ति का तात्पर्य है व्यक्ति के मस्तिष्क पर आरोपित इस 'नियोजन' से, इस 'प्रोग्राम' से मुक्त

In these turbulent times when wars, religious strife, stifling bureaucracy, and urban decay threaten our very humanity, reducing us to social statistics, a fresh approach to the creation of a truly viable society is desperately needed. In this intellectual tour de force J. Donald Walters analyzes with deep insight the views expressed by many of the great thinkers in the West, including Plato, Copernicus, Machiavelli, Malthus, Adam Smith, Charles Darwin, Karl Marx, and Sigmund Freud.

J. Krishnamurti (1895-1986) was a philosopher in the original sense of the word, not an academic or intellectual, but a lover of truth who raised essential questions of living. He spent his adult life speaking to people around the world about eternal questions of life. In this series of eight talks, given in Ojai, California, in 1955, he confronts the confusion, habits, and assumptions of the human mind, and claims these lie at the root of all violence and suffering in the world.

Jeevan Ek Anveshan consists of 14 intensive dialogues that Jiddu Krishnamurthy held with his close associates, co-scholars and religious seekers. These dialogues are not viewpoints; neither are they questions or answers. Instead, they form a new genre of communication that have a tentative beginning, deep listening that offers deep insights without offering any quick solutions. These explorations lead to newer and deeper perceptions. This book is invaluable for those who wish to have a deeper understanding of the processes of self-knowing.

"This book is a wonderful introduction to one of history's greatest figures: Marcus Aurelius. His life and this book are a clear guide for those facing adversity, seeking tranquility and pursuing excellence." — Ryan Holiday, bestselling author of The Obstacle is the Way and The Daily Stoic The...

Philosopher and writer Jiddu Krishnamurti’s life has been a source of intrigue and curiosity for those who are acquainted with his oeuvre. In this Hindi translation of Krishnamurti: His Life and Death, Mary Lutyens shares a personal and philosophical account of his life, staying aligned with his beliefs about the world, the nature of knowledge, self, life and death. The translator, Mukesh Gupta, brings alive the author’s world-view through an apt adaptation of ideas into the cultural vision of another language.

Unlock the profound wisdom of Aristotle like never before. This audiobook presents a modern, clear, and easy-to-understand English translation of Aristotle’s most influential works—perfect for students, lifelong learners, and anyone curious about philosophy, politics, science, and the nature of human life.

What is consciousness? How do physical processes in the brain give rise to the self-aware mind and to feelings as profoundly varied as love or hate, aesthetic pleasure or spiritual yearning? These questions today are among the most hotly debated issues among scientists and philosophers. Philosopher David J. Chalmers offers a cogent analysis of this heated debate as he unveils a major new theory of consciousness, one that rejects the prevailing reductionist trend of science, while offering provocative insights into the relationship between mind and brain.

A Hindi translation of J. Krishnamurti’s On God - by Sanjeev Kumar Sharma, Vinay Kumar Vaidya and Shakti Kumar - the audiobook is an inquiry into the search for the divine. Can we ever know the unknowable? How do we understand it through our thoughts and experiences? Krishnamurti peels off layers within the eternal quest to know that which is beyond human reality.

‘Ram’s story as a metaphor for human strengths and weaknesses and as a window to inner divinity’—Tehelka / Ram is maryada purushottam, the supreme upholder of social values, scion of the Raghu clan, jewel of the solar dynasty, seventh avatar of Vishnu. Reviled by feminists, appropriated...

Scientists are learning more and more about how brain activity controls behavior and how neural circuits weigh alternatives and initiate actions. As we probe ever deeper into the mechanics of decision making, many conclude that agency—or free will—is an illusion. In Free Agents, leading neuroscientist Kevin Mitchell presents a wealth of evidence to the contrary, arguing that we are not mere machines responding to physical forces but agents acting with purpose.

Breakthroughs in genetics present us with a promise and a predicament. The promise is that we will soon be able to treat and prevent a host of debilitating diseases. The predicament is that our newfound genetic knowledge may enable us to manipulate our nature - to enhance our genetic traits and those of our children. Although most people find at least some forms of genetic engineering disquieting, it is not easy to articulate why.

महान दार्शनिक जे. कृष्णमूर्ति की वार्ताओं तथा लेखन से संकलित संक्षिप्त उद्धरणों का यह क्लासिक संग्रह 'ध्यान' के संदर्भ में उनकी शिक्षा का सार प्रस्तुत करता है-अवधान की, होश की वह अवस्था जो विचार से परे है, जो समस्त द्वंद्व, भय व दुःख से पूर्णतः मुक्ति लाती है जिनसे मनुष्य-चेतना की अंतर्वस्तु निर्मित है। इस परिवर्द्धित संस्करण में मूल संकलन की अपेक्षा कृष्णमूर्ति के और अधिक वचन संगृहीत हैं, जिनमें कुछ अब तक अप्रकाशित सामग्री भी सम्मिलित है।

The front cover of the second edition of Language, Truth and Logic carried this statement in capital letters: ‘THE CLASSIC TEXT WHICH FOUNDED LOGICAL POSITIVISM - AND MODERN BRITISH PHILOSOPHY.’ It was a bold statement, but the book, first published in 1936 when A. J. Ayer was just 25 and a lecturer on philosophy at Christ Church, Oxford, drew unstinting praise from leading figures in the field, including Bertrand Russell.

This novel biography brings Marcus Aurelius (121-180 CE) to life for a new generation by exploring the emperor’s fascinating psychological journey. Donald J. Robertson examines Marcus’s relationships with key figures in his life, such as his mother, Domitia Lucilla, and the emperor Hadrian, as well as his Stoic tutors. He draws extensively on Marcus’s own Meditations and correspondence, and he examines the emperor’s actions as detailed in the Augustan History and other ancient texts.

Being a stoic means embracing positivity and self-control through the ability to accept the uncertainty of outcomes. With this stoicism guide, the beginner stoic will learn how to take charge of their emotions on the path to sustained happiness and satisfaction. This easy-to-navigate stoicism guide gives you the emotional tools needed to let go of the things you can’t control and find joy in what you have.