Plants of Religious Significance - A Hindu Perspective
By: Rabindranath S. Lackhan
Edition: Plants of Religious Significance - The Hindu Perspective
Series: no
Publisher: Revolution Publishings
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Trinidad & Tobago
Language: eng
Format: Paperback; Hardcover
Number of pages: 101
Copyright date: October 2010
Other titles: No
Notes: NO
Table of contents: title: Preface; title: This book is a private project of a young brilliant mind - a scholar of the Indian diaspora, the latter representing the movement of Indians from their homeland with the maintenance and practice of their religion, lifestyle and culture. It harnesses the uniqueness of the East Indian overseas while capturing the essence of presentation of the religious lifestyle of Hindus. It is necessary to document this relationship of man and nature, the multicultural, plural and syncretic elements and the aesthetic style of spiritual hybridity.; title: Rabindranath S Lackhan has done well in his thirty years research of this neglected but interesting area. Through his efforts, he has been able to blend together the beauty of the most sacred religious blossoms and shrubs, their role in man's spiritual ascension through pujas and yagnas and their multipurpose use as fruits, wood, food, furniture and medicine. The religiously significant 108 pages text is well researched with genus, botanical names, description, uses and significance. This is indeed not only a delight for those dedicated to religious observations and practices but to every student with an interest in biology, plant ecology and botany, This book is illustrated with prints of the most beautiful shrubs and flowers that Robin grows in his own herbarium in his backyard. It is worth visiting.; title: Robin's journey began in July 1985, when at the early age of 20 years he acquired a Summer job at the Department of Forestry in Trinidad while a first year student in Industrial Management at the University of the West Indies. At that time, he was contemporaneously involved in the landscaping of a Hindu Temple in California in Central Trinidad. Through consultation with many Pundits, his own personal research and guidance by his father, Mr Narine Lackhan a brilliant and accomplished botanist, he was able to bring all the pieces together expressing his thoughts, images and creativity in this book.; title: This is the second edition of this book and his ability to return shows a deep commitment to religion. Over the years, Robin has become multi-skilled. He is a Certified Fraud Forensic Examiner (CFE), Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Advanced Environmental Systems Auditor (AESA). He holds degrees in Industrial Management, Law (LLB; MSc.) and is a Certified Internal Auditor, He lectures in Accounting, Law and Management. Currently, he has another text in preparation: Fraudulent Misrepresentation in Industry and Commerce.; title: Plants of Religious Significance -A Hindu Perspective is a necessary text worthy of every Hindu home and library. It is indeed a convenient guide to the utility, process and significance of Hindu worship as we attempt to unite the individual soul with the universal soul. It also serves as reference text for exotic Hindu religious plants. This fascinating presentation not only touches the surface but stirs the depths of our very existence in the Caribbean. It is a necessity for every home.; title: Professor Harrinath D Maharajh Lecturer/ Transcultural Psychiatrist Department of Clinical Medicine Mt Hope School of Medicine; title: University of the West Indies; title: Champ Fleurs, Trinidad; title: September 28, 2010