Background
Malhotra, Ashok Kumar was born in 1940 in Ferozepur, India. Came to the United States, 1963, naturalized, 1977. Son of Nihal Chand and Vidya (Wanti) Malhotra.
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Unlike all other English translations of the Bhagavad Gita — which are either too literal and abstract, or written in very formal, incomprehensible English, or are philosophically one-sided — this reader-friendly “transcreation” offers an unbiased philosophical perspective and presents the main religious and philosophical themes of the Bhagavad Gita in simple, ordinary language easily accessible to today's readers. It enables them to read this great work as if it were originally written in their own language — and to capture the excitement of discovering its relevance to their own lives. Begins with a brief introduction and a short story outline of the Bhagavad Gita. Presents the actual transcreation of the text of the Bhagavad Gita in eighteen chapters -- each beginning with a succinct summary of the main issues covered — thus providing a continuing thematic map to the philosophical religious territory of the Bhagavad Gita. Concludes with an Afterword that presents a succinct analysis of classical, modern, contemporary, and recent interpretations of the Bhagavad Gita — and reveals the importance of this great text for Hindus as well as for the world. Translates all Sanskrit words into simple English words, and describes difficult words and major names in simple language in footnotes at the bottom of each page and in a glossary at the back of the text. For anyone interested in the Bhagavad Gita or Asian philosophy or religions.
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(Written in a language that captures the essential ideas o...)
Written in a language that captures the essential ideas of the original text in words and phrases that are easily understandable by the general reader or undergraduate, this straightforward translation aims at conveying the excitement and comprehension of the "Yogasutras". In the simple format of the book, the first part presents the multi-dimensional aspects of yoga by locating its proper place among the disciplines of philosophy, science and psychology. The second part provides a comprehensible rendition of the text of the "Yogasutras". Commentaries are presented to highlight the meaning of various statements (sutras). The third part looks at yoga's connection to health and describes the practical aspects of yoga through a guided tour of physical, breathing, relaxation and meditation exercises. The fourth part compares the basic ideas of yoga, the epic "Ramayana" and the "Bhagavad Gita" to the underlying philosophy of the "Star Wars" films. It reveals parallels between the idea of consciousness and the force, the qualities of the yogi and Yoda, and the rigorous training of yoga students and Jedi knights.
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Pathways is an imaginative introduction to the art of philosphical reflection and wonderment. Original essays are combined with classical and contemporary readings from philosophy, science and literature. Both structure and content emphasize the wide-ranging name of the field, its relevance to other disciplines, and the interrelateness of seemingly disparate areas of study.
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The enclosed essays focus on the philosophical import of Hindu mysticm, cults related to Hinduism, the phenomenology of experience embedded in transcendental meditation and other Hindu groups in the west. The concepts expressed in several chapters of this book are extensions and modifications of several essays previously published by the author.
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Malhotra, Ashok Kumar was born in 1940 in Ferozepur, India. Came to the United States, 1963, naturalized, 1977. Son of Nihal Chand and Vidya (Wanti) Malhotra.
Bachelor, University Rajasthan, 1961. Master of Arts, University Rajasthan, 1963. Doctor of Philosophy, University Hawaii, 1969.
Assistant professor State University of New York-Oneonta, 1967-1970, associate professor, 1970-1980, professor, since 1980, chairman philosophy department, 1975-1980. Visiting professor State University of New York-Buffalo, summer 1970, Kurukshetra U. and Birla Institute, Pilani, India, spring 1980. Grants reviewer National Endowment for Humanities, 1978. board directors State University of New York Press editorial, 1989-1993, director State University of New York study abroad, program to India, 1980.
Consultant television series Kung Fu: The Legend Continues., 1992. East-West Center fellow, 1963-1965, 66-67. New York State Department Education grantee, 1967-1968, 68-69, summer 1969.
National Endowment for Humanities grantee, summer 1979. Recipient Excellence in Teaching award United University Profession.
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Founder Ninash Foundation Oneonta. Established Indo-International School, Dundlod, Rajasthan, Mahapura, Rajasthan and Kuran, Gujarat, India. Founder, chairman Yoga and Meditation Society, State University of New York, Oneonta.
Member American Philosophical Association, Society Asian and Comparative Philosophy, Association Asian Studies, New York State Asian Studies Society, International Phenomenol. Society,Society Comparative Study, Center Yoga Relaxation (television Show public access channel).
Married Nina Judith Finestone, October 24, 1966 (deceased). Children: Raj Kumar, Ravi Kumar.