{"product_id":"ajantar-antarale","title":"Ajantar Antarale","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"174\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"38\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ranjan Gupta\u003cbr data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"54\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"64\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Novel (Upanyas)\u003cbr data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"83\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"95\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"108\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"117\"\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9789354251726\u003cbr data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"134\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"144\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 216\u003cbr data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"151\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"162\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 350 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"179\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"207\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"205\"\u003eBook Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"588\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"230\"\u003e\"Ajantar Antarale\"\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"250\"\u003eRanjan Gupta\u003c\/strong\u003e takes the reader on a \u003cstrong data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"308\"\u003ehistorical and artistic journey\u003c\/strong\u003e through the enigmatic world of \u003cstrong data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"356\"\u003eAjanta Caves\u003c\/strong\u003e, blending \u003cstrong data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"378\"\u003efiction\u003c\/strong\u003e with the rich cultural heritage of ancient India. The novel delves into the \u003cstrong data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"474\"\u003emystery and awe\u003c\/strong\u003e surrounding the creation of these timeless cave paintings, created nearly \u003cstrong data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"586\"\u003etwo and a half thousand years ago\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003eThe narrative explores the \u003cstrong data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"636\"\u003eartistic genius\u003c\/strong\u003e behind the sculptures and murals of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"693\"\u003eAjanta Caves\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially focusing on the \u003cstrong data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"737\"\u003eearly phase\u003c\/strong\u003e of creation, where \u003cstrong data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"801\"\u003eBuddhist monks of the Hīnayāna tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e were involved in the making of the masterpieces. The story seeks to unravel the identities of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"911\"\u003eartists\u003c\/strong\u003e, who were mostly from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"963\"\u003eEastern Indian region\u003c\/strong\u003e, specifically Bengal and surrounding areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003eThrough this \u003cstrong data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003ehistorical fiction\u003c\/strong\u003e, Gupta takes a deep dive into the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003egeographical and cultural significance\u003c\/strong\u003e of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003eAjanta Caves\u003c\/strong\u003e, revealing the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003espiritual and artistic fervor\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Buddhist monks who brought these awe-inspiring paintings to life. The novel portrays their journey and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003emystical experiences\u003c\/strong\u003e they encountered while crafting the artworks within these \u003cstrong data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003eancient caves\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1693\"\u003eThis book is a blend of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003eart, history, spirituality\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003equest for self-realization\u003c\/strong\u003e through artistic expression, offering a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003ethought-provoking narrative\u003c\/strong\u003e about a forgotten era and the visionary individuals who shaped one of the world's most famous cultural landmarks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1698\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1724\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"2012\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003eRanjan Gupta\u003c\/strong\u003e was born in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003e1934\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1783\"\u003eJaydoyebpur\u003c\/strong\u003e, located in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003eEast Bengal\u003c\/strong\u003e (now Bangladesh). A \u003cstrong data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003ediploma engineer\u003c\/strong\u003e by profession, Gupta retired from his \u003cstrong data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1920\"\u003egovernment career in 1993\u003c\/strong\u003e and dedicated himself full-time to literature and the study of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2010\"\u003eancient Indian history\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2514\"\u003eInitially entering the literary world as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2065\"\u003epoet\u003c\/strong\u003e, Gupta soon gained recognition for his \u003cstrong data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2130\"\u003eresearch-based essays\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003estories\u003c\/strong\u003e published in various periodicals. He has authored \u003cstrong data-start=\"2197\" data-end=\"2225\"\u003eseven poetry collections\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2231\" data-end=\"2251\"\u003eedited two books\u003c\/strong\u003e. Gupta has also held leadership positions in several literary organizations, including serving as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2398\"\u003eExecutive President of P.E.N West Bengal\u003c\/strong\u003e and as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2433\"\u003eEditor of ‘Darshak’\u003c\/strong\u003e literary magazine. 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