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Garland - An Anthology on Vedic Hinduism
by Dr. M.G.Prasad, 220 pages, $10, published by The Foundation for
Arts and Sciences from India, (ARSI), Flushing, NY. |
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Multi-Faceted
Vedic Hinduism (Sanatana Dharma) by Dr. M.G.Prasad, 56 pages, $2,
published by The Foundation for Arts and Sciences from India, (ARSI),
Flushing, NY. |
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Daily Prayers- A compilation by Dr. M.G.Prasad,
32 pages, $2, published by Vagartha, Banglore, India. A collection of 20 prayers in Sanskrit with English transliteration and meaning. Organized as Prayers to be recited in bed after waking up, while taking bath, before taking food, in the evening hours while lighting the lamp, before sleeping, and others. |
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108 Thoughts to Ponder by Dr. M.G.Prasad,
108 pages, $2.00, published by The Foundation for Arts and Sciences
from India, (ARSI), Flushing, NY. Short, Profound, Principles of Life. |
Plays and Dance-Dramas by Youths
- Purandarana Jnanodaya : A dance drama on the incidents which led the miser merchant Srinivasa Nayaka transform into Saint Purandaradasa.
- Yaksha Prashna : This play was about the dialogue between Yaksha and Dharmaraya.
- Great Souvenir’s of India [Bharatada Mahan Pratikagalu] : This play is about Aristotle’s reverence to India. Aristotle asks Alexander to bring three great souvenirs namely Bhagavadgita, Flute and some water from River Ganga.
- Mohini Bhasmasura : This dance drama is about the epic story of killing of demon Bhasmasura by Vishnu as Mohini.
- Girija Kalyana : This dance-drama is about the marriage between Lord Shiva and Parvati.
- Gada Yuddha : This play was about the fight between Bheema and Duryadhana.
- Bharatanatya Ugama : This dance drama is about the origination of Bharata Natya, the classical dances of India.
- Karna’s Quest : This play is about Karna seeking knowledge.
- Venkatesha Vaibhava : This play is about the incarnation of Lord Vishnu as Lord Venkateshwara.
- Bhookailasa : This dance drama was about the devotion of Ravana to Lord Shiva and consecration of Rameshwaram.
- Mantralaya Pratishtapane : This play was about the consecration of Mantalaya by Swami Raghavendra of the land given by a Muslim king.
- Onake Obavva : This play was about the heroic deeds of a lady Obavva during the attack of Muslim king on the land of Madakarinayaka
- Krishnaleela : This dance recital described the glory of Lord Krishna.
- Episodes of Ramayana : This dance-drama was about several episodes from Ramayana.
- Tiruppavai : This performance was a dance recital for all the thirty devotional verses composed by lady alwar Andal.
- Narasimha Avatara Vaibhava : This dance drama was about manifestation of the Lord Narayana through the pillar as Lord Narasimha to prove the truth of Omnipresence of the Supreme Being and to punish demon Hiranyakashipu who harassed his devotee-son, Prahlada.
Plays by Adults
- Bhaktiya Kare : This play was based on the miraculous event in the life of Saint Kanakadasa.
- Parivarthane : This play was based on the transformation of a barbarian Angulimala into a monk through Buddha, the enlightened one.
- Badalagada Niluvu : This play was based on the uncompromising principles of Socrates.
- Sita-Rama kalyana : This was a dance-drama depicting the events leading to marriage of Sita and Sri Rama.
- Ramanuja Vaibhava : This play was about the inspiring incident in which Bhagavad Ramanuja taught the interested and seeking devotees about the significance of Lord Narayana.
- Dasa-sharana vaibhava : This program presented several songs of dasas and sharanas with brief commentaries. Among them, several songs were presented simultaneously with dance exposition.
- Shiva sharanara vachana vaibhava : This program presented several vachanas by shiva sharanas with brief commentaries. Some vachanas were simultaneously presented with dance exposotion.
- Vijayanagara Vaibhava : This play was about the grandeur of Vijayanagara empire through its support of arts, literature and culture.
- Shapatha : This play is about the great oath taken by Chanakya to bring Dharma in Magadha Empire.
- Yuga Kalyaana Vaibhava : This is a dance drama depicting the eternal union of universal mother, Lakshmi and father, Naraayana through the various yuga’s. 65 artists participated in this major performance.
Using Taranga cards, a game like jeopardy has been conducted in many places.
- Ramayana
- Mahabharata
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Presentations
Science, Technology, and Sanskrit in Ancient India (PDF, 580K): by Dr. M.G.Prasad - Presented at Stevens Institute Of Technology, Oct 2005 Mantras to Music (doc 3.1 MB) : by Dr. M.G.Prasad - Acoustics in Hinduism Presented at the 2004 Conference of the Acoustical Soceity Of America (ASA) in San Diego, CA. 5 pages with embedded Video Clips. Multifaceted Vedic Hinduism (ppt 1.7MB) : by Dr. M.G.Prasad -An introduction to multiple facets of Vedic Hinduism, 20 pages Shankha and Murli (ppt 1.0MB) : by Dr. M.G.Prasad -Spiritual And Musical Expressions of Vedic Hinduism, with video clips, 10 pages Perspectives in Acoustics (ppt 0.89MB : by Dr. M.G.Prasad -Acoustics In Hinduism, with Video clips, 13 pages Upanishads (ppt 238 KB) : by Dr. M.G.Prasad - An Introduction to Upanishads , 19 pages
Articles in PDF Format
Agenda for Hindus:by Dr. M.G.Prasad - Presented on RBC Radio, Dec 2006 (PDF, 22K) An integrated approach towards Creating Student-Awareness and Pedagogy concerning efficient Management of Multi-Cultural Teams in Engineering Projects :by Anilkumar Bhate, Lex McCusker, M.G. Prasad, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken New Jersey (PDF, 28K) Basics of Hinduism (Sanatana Dharma) through Q & A:by Dr. M.G.Prasad - 7 basic questions (PDF, 28K) Global Vision through Sanatana Dharma: by Dr. M.G.Prasad -How Sanatana Dharma can provide Global Vision(PDF, 26K) Peace through dialogue: A view of Sanatana Dharma (Vedic Hinduism): by Dr. M.G.Prasad - (PDF, 28K) Sudarshan Homa: by Dr. M.G.Prasad - (PDF, 28K) What Is Yoga: (ppt) by Dr. M.G.Prasad - (PDF, 28K) What Is Yoga: (Article) by Dr. M.G.Prasad - (PDF, 28K) Upanishads: by Dr. M.G.Prasad - (PDF, 28K) Shankha(Conch-Shell) andMurali(Bamboo Flute) : Spiritual and Musical Expressions of Vedic Hinduism by Dr. M.G.Prasad - (PDF, 28K) Om:by Dr. M.G.Prasad - Significance of Om (PDF, 28K) Mantras to Music: Acoustics in Hinduism: by Dr. M.G.Prasad -Role of Acoustics in Vedic Hinduism(PDF, 28K) An introduction to multiple facets of Vedic Hinduism: by Dr. M.G.Prasad - 20 pages(PDF, 28K) Sri Venkateswara Abhishekam at HTCS - by Goaplachary Lakshmanan. An overview of the procedure and meaning of Abhishekam (THIRUMANJANAM in Sri Vaishnava parlance) performed for Sri Venkateswara (Balaji) every Saturday morning at 10:30 AM at the Bridgewater temple, NJ, 2 pages Bhagvat Gita As A Dialog - by Dr. M.G.Prasad - An synopsis of the questions and answers between Arjuna and Sri Krishna, 10 pages Deepaavali - by Dr. M.G.Prasad - An overview of the significance of Deepaavali, 1 page Hindu Festivals - by Dr. M.G.Prasad - An overview and significance of Major Hindu Festivals - presented to kids at HTCS Summer Camp , 5 pages Gratitude - by Dr. M.G.Prasad - How to express gratitude - 3 verses, 2 pages Indian Heritage- by Dr. M.G.Prasad - Basic features of Indian Heritage, 2 pages Krishna Janmashtami- by Geetha Prasad - presented to kids at Summer Camp, 4 pages Life Of Rama - by Dr. M.G.Prasad - Relevance of Rama's Life (Ramayan), 1 page mantra To music - by Dr. M.G.Prasad - An overview of various aspects of Sound in Hinduism , 5 pages (with video clips) Memo From God - author unknown - Interesting perspective, 5 pages Multifaceted Vedic Hinduism - an Introduction - by Dr. M.G.Prasad - Highlights the Vedic Hindu view of: Objectives of life and how to realize them, Scriptures, Rituals and Festivals, Temples and Manifestations of God, Arts and Sciences, Vedanta and Yoga, The Traidic Approach, 15 Pages Perspectives in Acoustics - by Dr. M.G.Prasad - An overview, 13 pages Pooja - by Dr. M.G.Prasad - Significance of Pooja, 1 page Prakaara and Vaahana Utsava - by Dr. M.G.Prasad - The Temple as a symbol of The Human Body, 1 page Relevance of Ramayana - by Dr. M.G.Prasad , 2 pages Relevance Of Upanishad - by Dr. M.G.Prasad , 4 pages Selected Verses of Bhagvad Gita - selected by Dr. M.G.Prasad - Prepared to convey the essence of the Bhagvad Gita - in sanskrit and English meaning, 42 pages Shankh and Murli - by Dr. M.G.Prasad - Examination into these 2 musical instruments dear to Hindus, 10 pages Some Major Hindu Festivals - by Dr. M.G.Prasad, 1 page Spirituality and Social Awakening Through Music in India - by Dr. M.G.Prasad - 2 pages Mahaguru and Mandiram - by Swami RangaPriya - A must read - learnings from the life of Sudguru Sri Ranga - 8 pages Symbolism - an Introduction - by Dr. M.G.Prasad - The meaning behind some symbols and images of Gods, 14 pages Taranga Kalaalaya - a flier highlighting the activities of Taranga Kalaalaya - school of Arts, 2 pages Tiruppavai - by Dr. M.G.Prasad - The 30 verses composed by Andal, 2 pages Upanishads - by Dr. M.G.Prasad - An introductory presentation - 19 pages Vedic Perspective Of Sound - Science and Spirituality - by Dr. M.G.Prasad - A collection of articles Vishnu Sahastranama - transcript of a talk given by Dr. M.G.Prasad, 34 pages Vivaha Samskara - by Dr. M.G.Prasad - The meaning of rituals performed at the Hindu Wedding, 3 pages Yuga Kalyana - a flier highlighting the Musical Dance Ballet performed by 60 artisits. pictures
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