ISBN: 9788182054219    Publisher: Isha Books Year of publishing: 2008     Format:  Hardback No of Pages: 314        Language: English

Description About The Author:- Brigadier (Dr.) Kuldip Singh Gulia is a noted and active environmentalist. A Ph.D. in Human Ecology of the Himalayan Ecosystems, he has applied himself into sustained research in various facets of Human Ecology" Compilations of the vast storehouse of Human Ecology papers have been published in five volumes under the title "Encyclopaedia of Human Ecology". His books Human Ecology of Sikkim and •Geneses of Disasters, have been widely acclaimed in the intellectual circles for qualitative and analytical excellence. His research papers on human ecosystems of the Himalayas and of the Arid Zone of Indian Thar desert make interesting studies. The author commanded an Infantry Brigade in Gujarat in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake of 26 January 2001, and was deeply involved in rehabilitating the suffering population in the affected areas. He successfully commanded his Brigade in Munabao sector of Barmer (Rajasthan) during 'OPERATION PRAKRAM. Currently appointed as Director of the Pratap Group of Public Schools at Karnal, he continues his Human Ecology related works in the Ecosystems of the Indian Schooling fraternity.About The Book:- Volume 1: Spiritual Ecology Including Dharma Rituals And Customs: This Book Presents A New Vista To The Himalayan Religious-Brahmanical As Well As Non-Brahmanical And Primitive. Most Of The Pre Historic Primitive Religious, However, Are Adopting Nowadays Brahmanical Religious Practices In Order To Climb Up The Social Ladder. The Book Reveals That The Himalayan Temples Also Serve To Preserve And Protect The Culture Of The Social Segments Concerned. But Large Shrines Like Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri And Yamunotri Have Power Of Influencing The Non-Brahmanical And Primitive Culture, And Set Pace For A New Cultural Trend, Besides The Religious Trends.------------------------------------------------------ Volume 2 : Spiritual Ecology Of Monasteries And Gompas: Hindu And Mahayana Buddhist Philosophies Followed In The Himalayan Region, Offer Much To Ponder On The Spiritual And Metaphysical Connections Between Human And Nature. The Buddhist ?Monasteries? And ?Gompas? In The Himalayas, And Tibet Include The Erstwhile Cave-Hermitages, The ?Hlakkangs? Or ?Small Temples? And Conglomerations Of Temples. The Buildings Sites For ?Gompas? And ?Monasteries? Are Selected With Great Care, With Due Considerations To Auguries And Omens. Prayer Wheels And Prayer Flages Are Duly Placed And Erected, And Differentiated On The Basic Of Their Colour Patterns. A Number Of Legends Are Associated With The Monasteries And Gompas. The Volume Addresses About Secrets In Detail., About The Author:- Brigadier (Dr.) Kuldip Singh Gulia Is A Noted And Active Environmentalist. A Ph.D. In Human Ecology Of The Himalayan Ecosystems, He Has Applied Himself Into Sustained Research In Various Facets Of Human Ecology" Compilations Of The Vast Storehouse Of Human Ecology Papers Have Been Published In Five Volumes Under The Title "Encyclopaedia Of Human Ecology". His Books Human Ecology Of Sikkim And •Geneses Of Disasters, Have Been Widely Acclaimed In The Intellectual Circles For Qualitative And Analytical Excellence. His Research Papers On Human Ecosystems Of The Himalayas And Of The Arid Zone Of Indian Thar Desert Make Interesting Studies. The Author Commanded An Infantry Brigade In Gujarat In The Aftermath Of The Devastating Earthquake Of 26 January 2001, And Was Deeply Involved In Rehabilitating The Suffering Population In The Affected Areas. He Successfully Commanded His Brigade In Munabao Sector Of Barmer (Rajasthan) During 'Operation Prakram. Currently Appointed As Director Of The Pratap Group Of Public Schools At Karnal, He Continues His Human Ecology Related Works In The Ecosystems Of The Indian Schooling Fraternity.,
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