“The greatest act of loving another person is letting go and wishing for their happiness, regardless of satisfying you” "Echoes Of Belonging" is a compelling narrative that delves into the complexities of the human heart, navigating the intricate dance between love, sacrifice, and societal norms. Vedika, a young woman , discovers a love that transcends gender and societal norms when she falls deeply for Tara. Their connection is fierce and passionate, a secret love story that blossoms amidst the backdrop of a society that often demands conformity. Vedika's journey of self-discovery and her love for Tara challenge their family's expectations and values. Vedika's journey to reconcile her love for Tara with societal norms is a poignant testament to the strength of her character. When their love challenges the boundaries of tradition and expectation, Vedika must make the ultimate sacrifice—to leave Tara for the sake of both their happiness and societal acceptance. This story examines the choices we make for love, the redemptive power of time, and the indomitable spirit of the human heart. This narrative unravels the intricate tapestry of love, cultural expectations, and the unyielding pursuit of one's own happiness.
Textiles embellished with gold and silver have been desired and cherished worldwide since Antiquity. In the Indian subcontinent, too, the use of metal to enhance the value and beauty of cloth is part of an ancient tradition. Jewelled Textiles: Gold And Silver Embellished Cloth of India presents a rich selection of textiles and dresses ornamented with precious metals—gold and silver. These luxurious and often opulent textiles have always been associated with wealth, beauty, supremacy, ceremony and divinity in the subcontinent. Gold and silver embroidery in India is remarkable for the manifold styles in which the threads are manipulated to produce results on cloth surfaces, enhancing and ornamenting the character of the textile. The raw materials, techniques of surface application, and the final effects thus created are unique to different regions in the country where the embroidery techniques and printing with precious metals are classified by the local terminology. Techniques by which metals are applied to textile surface like Kamdani or Badla in Lucknow, Tilla in Jammu and Kashmir and parts of Western India, Danka and Gota Patti in Rajasthan, Zardozi and Vasli in Bhopal, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Delhi and other centres in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat, Mukke Ka Kaam in Rajasthan and Gujarat and Varak from different parts of the country are described in detail in the book. These techniques are illustrated with examples of skillfully executed pieces from museums and private collections. A veritable collector’s pride.
The author of the book presents us with a study, at once practical and theological, of The Prayer of the Name in the Hindu and Christian traditions. As Swami Chidananda says, it should be of immense benefit to seekers both in the East and in the West.
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