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The book argues for a unity, coherence, and continuity of the yogic and vedantic traditions of hinduism. Indra s net is an infinitely large net of cords owned by the vedic deva indra, which hangs over his palace on mount meru, the axis mundi of buddhist and hindu cosmology. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read indra s net. Usually, a wikipedia article on a book or other medium, such as a movie, tv special or video game does not include its subtitle in the wikipedia page. Mohan download audio part 2 breaking india book by rajiv malhotra bangalore nov 2011 talk by dr. Buy indras net book online at low prices in india indras net. Complete list of videos rajiv malhotra infinity foundation. The book starts with the purva paksha where rajiv malhotra explains the myths that need to be challenged. Indra s net release by arun shourie january 29th, 2014. Defending hinduisms philosophical unity indra s net hardback common rajiv malhotra on.
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