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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Contents Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgement. Introduction. Ranki Vav a historical background. Apsara sculptures an approach. 1. The Apsara sculptures. 2. The therapeutics healing systems and Mudra Vignana. 3. Kundalini. 4. Some clues to understand the Apsara sculptures at Ranki Vav. 5. Analysis of individual Apsara sculptures. Epilogue. Bibliography. Glossary of Sanskrit terms. Index. India is a land known for its antiquity. Its heritage is expressed in its cultural and architectural traditions which have transcended time and space to remain alive and appropriate even in the present. Gujarat in Western India is a place with many historical monuments the step wells especially the one at a place called Patan is truly a store house of the rich cultural and religious heritage of India with stunning architectural grandeur. Ranki Vav also called as Rani Ki Vav the step well at Patan in Gujarat State was constructed by Queen Udyamati in the AD 11 century. The Indian art of Ranki Vav is born of deep understanding of the divine glory. The sculptures explain all aspects of life and the eternal wisdom of divinity is explained and shared with the viewers. A casual look at these sculptures may indicate that the figures of apsaras are dancing figures. But a detailed examination and analysis convey a deeper philosophical message. It is a sincere attempt to relate physical health to spiritual well being. This book gives a brief introduction to the historical background and the purpose in creating this monument. The first chapter is about the external appearance of the apsara sculptures the pillars and the symbols which are present in an apsara sculpture unit. In the second chapter an attempt is made to discuss the various healing therapies that were practised in those days for conditioning the physical body and how and when therapies like acupressure got merged with Indian Ayurvedic principles. It also explains the science of mudra vignana (the science of sacred hand gestures) and its usages to establish equilibrium in the body. The third chapter gives a brief introduction to the vast and sacred philosophy of Kundalini power and how this abstract thought is conveyed through sculptures. The fourth chapter gives some clues towards easy understanding of the apsara sculptures. The philosophy of Kundalini and the various Gods and Goddesses of sakti are beautifully carved in this monument. In chapter five around 50 55 apsara sculptures are described for the physical problem that is indicated the diagnosis and the remedy for it as indicated in every sculpture and the level of mental awareness that is associated with the actions. Ranki Vav thus reflects the Hindu mind in its religious spiritual and medical aspects. The mysterious ancient Indian culture with its varied facets of life and love for art combined with spirituality can be seen at its peak in Ranki Vav sculptures. 120 pp.
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