I believe the readers will find the study of this book rewarding and satisfying
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Kale who has added a simple commentary in Sanskrit and English translation and copious notes
of the Residents of Dharamaranya 131 22 installation of the Deities 135 23 Lohasura Devastates Dharmaranya 136 24 The Greatness of Dharmaranya 140 25 The Greatness of Sarasvati 141 26 The Greatness o Dvarika 143 27 The Episode of Balahaka: The Glory of Govatsa Linga 144 28 The Greatness of Holy Spots 148 29 The Legend of Lohasura Concluded 150 30 Rama's Life 156 31 Rama's Pilgrimage to Dharmaranya 164 32 Satyamandira Established 170 33 Rama Returns to Ayodhya 175 34 Rama's Copper-plate Grant to Brahmanas 179 35 Ruins of Dharmaranya Repaired 184 36 Hanuman Makes His Appearance 189 37 Return of Modha Brahmanas 204 38 Acquisition of the Character by Brahmanas 209 39 Different Families and Groups in Dharmaranya 215 40 Merit of Listening to the Purana 236 Section III: Brahmottara-Khanda 1 The Greatness of Pancaksara (Five-syllabled) Mantra 243 2 The Story of Kalmasapada: Greatness of Gokarna 249 3 The Greatness of Gokarna and the Caturdasi of Siva 259 4 The importance of Caturdasi 271 5 The Story of Gopakumara 275 6 The importance of Pradosa 282 7 The importance of Pradosa [Continued] 288 [The Procedure of Siva's Worship] 8 The Religious Vow to be Observed on Mondays: The Story of Simantini 300 9 The (Spiritual) Power of Simantini 313 10 Bhadrayu Resuscitated 320 11 Rsabha's Advice to Bhadrayu 328 12 Description of Sivakavaca 333 13 The Marriage of Bhadrayus 339 14 Bhadrayus Gets Siva's Favour 344 15 Efficacy of the Holy Ash 350 16 Efficacy of the Holy Ash (Continued) 356 17 Efficacy of the Holy Ash (Continued) 362 18 Observance of the Vow of Uma-Mahesvara 366 19 The Story of Sarada 372 20 The Great Efficacy of Rudrakasa: The Story of Mahananda 379 21 The Greatness of Rudradhyaya 386 22 The Efficacy of Listening to the Purana 392 Index to Section II 403 Index to Section III 411 Part X Publisher's Note Abbreviations Skanda Purana
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Along the Kali Gandaki Rupa I believe the readers willPreface A true cultural heritage of the Tamang Thakali lies buried in the dilapidating clan shrines, Bon shrines, Buddhist and Bon dear Lamaist, Gompas, Kaka ni, Mani walls, Choten, Kangyur chapel, and holy frescoes which can still be encountered in profusion along the ancient Salt Route of the Upper Kali Gandaki Region in western Nepal. The religious, cultural, and economic dominance of Tibet helped the Tamang Thakali transform their tribal existence
