Traits of Mysticism in The Guide

Mysticism is the union with or absorption into the Deity or the absolute, or the spiritual apprehension of knowledge inaccessible to the intellect. It may be attained through contemplation and self-surrender. It is also realized as an active and passive process. Mysticism is also described as a faculty and tendency that is instinctive and inherent to all persons. It leads the individual towards knowledge, love, meaning, serenity, hope, transcendence, wellness and wholeness. Mysticism is one's character or quality that makes one rise above and go beyond the barriers of worldliness, caste, creed and sensuality and become conscious of one's union with the Truth. The present paper aims to explore the traits of mysticism in R.K. Narayan’s novel The Guide

Symbols and Their Thematic Significance in the Novels of Raja Rao

This article tries to study objects, symbols and their thematic significance in the novels of Raja Rao. Raja Rao has generously made use of symbols generously in his works. Studying his symbols is vital to understand his artistic accomplishments.  Since symbols are inevitably intertwined with themes of a work of art, their analysis for a better appreciation of the work becomes essential. However, in view of the fact that symbols are apt to yield a wide range of meanings, the study has been focused on the thematic functions of the symbols in the novels of Raja Rao

A Clinical Study to evaluate the effect of Dushivishari Ajay Ghrita in Dushivisha Janya Lakshana

Dushivisha is a unique concept of Ayurveda. Bruhatrayi explains spectrum of Dushivisha concept in many ways as a important concept related in Vishatatra statement. Dushivisha is any low potency toxic substance which vitiates the Dhatus when favorable condition occurs. It produces different symptoms in different people according to their age, habits and place of residence. In the Ayurveda context the poison has been divided into sub types and there is no separate classification of Dushivisha, But Ayurveda defines it as Sthavara, Jangama or Kritimavisha after its treatment, when it becomes less potent its effects are doesn’t nullifies radically because of which it resides in the body, that particular less potent part of above said poison is called Dushivisha. Dushivisha produces sense of intoxication after meals, indigestion, anorexia, eruption of circular patches on the skin, urticaria, mental confusion, Dhatukashya, oedema on the face and extremities, ascites, vomiting, diarrhoea, discolouration, fainting, intermittent high grade fever and unquenched able thirst. Some poisons produce insanity, abdominal distension, Shukra Kshaya, muffled voice while other causes Kustha and respective disorders of various type. Acharya Shusruta mention Ajay Gritha in the treatment of Dushivisha. So this article aim to collect the data to evaluate the effect of Ajay Ghrita in Dushivishajanya Lakshana

W.T.O. AND LABOUR ISSUES: A CHALLENGE

Labour standard is the most burning agenda of the WTO ministerial dialogue held in Doha because advance countries wants to counter the demand of developing countries eg. opening market for agro exports, reduction of subsidy and support by developed countries etc. but the true picture of labour force in developing countries is that they do not have skilled, socially, economically child labour protected work force  due to lots of reasons at the international standard. The International Labour Organization (ILO) is the competent body to set and deal with these standards, and we affirm our support for its work in promoting them. We believe that economic growth and development fostered by increased trade and further trade liberalization contribute to the promotion of these standards. We reject the use of labour standards for protectionist purposes, and agree that the comparative advantage of countries, particularly low-wage developing countries, must in no way be put into question. In this regard, we note that the WTO and ILO Secretariats will continue their existing collaboration

A Review on Sharangadhara Samhita - Pharmaceutical treatise of Ayurveda

Among the standard references for Ayurveda medicine, the Brihattrayee (greater triads) namely Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Ashtanga Sangraha / Ashtanga Hridaya and Laghutrayee (lesser triads) namely Madhava Nidana, Sarangdhara Samhita and Bhavaprakasha occupy the top positions. In this article, an attempt has been made to discuss in detail about Acharya Sharangadhara and his work Sharangadhara Samhita which is a one among the Laghutrayee

A Critical Analysis on pharmaceutical study of Chyawanprasha Rasayana

Chyawanprasha is a widely consumed dietary supplement, which is very much popular for its nutritional value. In Ayurveda, Chyawanprasha Avaleha is classified under the category of Rasayana, which aims at maintaining vigour, vitality and physique, while delaying the ageing process. It is believed that Chyawanprasha helps not only in maintaining homeostasis but also increases immunity of the body. There are various references for Chyavanprasha Avaleha in Ayurvedic texts. Among them, references in Charaka Samhita and Sharngadhara Samhita are significant. Here, in this article an attempt has been made to analyze the preparation of Chyawanprasha according to Charaka Samhita. Chyawanprasha deserves a scientific exploration so as to document its therapeutic utility

Care of Ageing by Ayurvedic perspective

Ageing is a progressive generalized impairment of function that leads to sluggishness of the body functions those progresses with the advanced age. Ageing is considered as Vardhakyavastha in Ayurveda. Lord Dhanawantari is prayed to mitigate the fear of ageing, pain and death. Ageing is defined under the name of Jaravastha, Jara, Vardhakya etc. in Ayurveda. Charaka says, in Shareera continuous destruction takes place which leads to ageing or Jaravastha. Ayurveda provides various modalities to lead a healthy life even in Jaravastha as well and it has various modalities to overcome Akala Jara. Jara is a Swabhavika Vyadhi which suggests that it is incurable. Freedom from life (salvation) is possible with the coordination among Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha. The modalities for care of ageing include the practice of Dinacharya, Ritucharya, Sadvritta, Swasthavritta, Rasayana and Vajikarna therapy

Understanding of Thromboembolism by Ayurveda

Thromboembolism term is used to define a type of blood pathology which involves two terms basically i.e. Thrombo + Embolism. Thromboembolism is defined as the blocking or obstruction of a blood vessel by a clot (or a part of clot, debris) that has broken off from the place where it is formed and travelled to another organ (Debris includes blood clots, cholesterol containing plaques, masses of bacteria, cancer cells, amniotic fluid, fat from the marrow of broken bones and injected substances). Thromboembolism is coagulation defect of blood which is responsible for certain life threatening conditions of human being. Ayurveda Samhita also has references regarding good as well as bad properties of the Rakta and Margavarana Janya pathological states that lead to defect of the Kapha, Rakta that produces features similar to Thromboembolism. Present article will help to understand Thromboembolism as per the Ayurveda perspective

The Existential Quest of Tennessee Williams’ Camino Real: A Study of his Symbolization

Tennessee Williams is one of the most popular dramatists of the modern American Literature and his plays, explicitly, have the ten basic components of existentialism. He has drawn upon all ten element of a unique existential –familiar form to project his concern for those “beautiful people who give up with such grace”.  He has an affirmation of life, freedom and the creation of one’s own being, angst, dasein, the call of care, human relationships and spiritual growth, authentic values, and concrete experience into a distinctive dramatic form. That is why he presents a unified amalgamation of these views in his treatment of the dramatic constituents: subject, theme, dramatic action, characterization, dialogue, symbol, set and lighting design, and a vision of reality. This research paper is mainly concerned with Williams’ application of symbols, in his play Camino Real1 presented in 1953