Contents
Foreword v
Preface vii
Acknowledgements xi
List of Illustrations xiii
Introduction xv
Ranki Vav: A Historical Background xxi
Apwra Sculptures: An Approach xxiii
I. The Apsara Sculptures 1
Heyam Dukkham Anagatam 1
A Description of Apsara Sculpture at Ranki Vav 3
Asanas (Pedestals) 4
The Pillars and their Significance 6
The Motifs 8
II. The Therapeutics, Healing Systems and Mudra Vignana 11
Ayurveda 12
Aroma Therapy 13
Acupressure 13
Reflexology 15
Su-jok Therapy 15
Stone Therapy 17
Serpentine Stone 18
Gem Therapy 18
Mudra Vignana: The Sacred and Graceful Hand Gestures 18
III. Kundalini 27
Chakras 29
The Mandalas 30
1. Muladhara Chakra 31
2. Svadhisthana Chakra 32
3. Manipura Chakra 33
4. Anahata Chakra 33
5. Visuddha Chakra 34
6. Ajna Chakra 35
7. Sahasara Chakra 36
Obstacles to Concentration 37
Pancha Makaras (The five Ms) 39
IV. Some Clues to Understand the Apsara Sculptures at Ranki Vav 40
V. Analysis of Individual Apsara Sculptures 43
Epilogue 111
Bibliography 115
Glossary of Sanskrit Terms 117
Index 119