Mirrors of Indian Culture

Indian culture, so ancient and so renowned has many facets. It is the complex of ideas, conceptions, developed qualities and organized relationships and courtesies that exist generally in the society. Culture is no more and no less than the art of living an enlightened life. The present book “Mirrors of Indian Culture” written in a lucid style, highlights the various aspects of Indian culture of the proceeding and succeeding centuries of the Christian era. Dr. K. Krishna Murthy has admirably discussed in this volume various facets of the society that composed culture such of the private and public occupations, gay and sportive life, the means of transport etc. for this, the author has divided the book into three major sections viz., Material Culture, Sculpture, Art and Architecture, all reflecting intensely on the glorious Indian culture. The coiffures, weapons, musical instruments, games and amusements of the ancients discussed in the book are the telling examples of the Indian culture. He has brilliantly examined the interesting and alluring subjects such as the Origin of Dohada, Chennavira Vaikakshaka, Purnaghata etc. the salient iconographical traits of Mahasadasiva, jnanavishuddha etc., are splendidly exemplified. The discussion on the philosophical concept like Doctrine of Madhubindu is the high light of the study. The present work is the outcome of Dr. K.Krishna Murthy’s dedicated academic pursuit over years. A fascinating book as this is bound to be an authoriatative, major Indological tome for the students of Indian culture and are lovers alike.