Prayag and Gaya are the two sacred places where ancestral rites are done by the Hindus. This book deals with the Deities worshiped at these places and the significance of Prayag and Gaya as described in the scriptures.

Mr. Shripadrao Laxman Kulkarni, (S.L. Kulkarni) the author of this book, was a great source of inspiration to all of us as well as to the society at large. After a prolonged 20 years of his passing away on 7th May 1994 the complete literature is being brought out in the booking form. After reading out the 1“ volume of Shri. SLK's autobiography sent through email, our friend Mr. M. Vishwanath immediately dashed to my house the next day itself. He was so overwhelmed by the writings that he decided to publish his complete works. This was the turning point for the publication of this book which was my long-cherished aspiration. P.S.Kulkarni And All The members of the Author's family PUBLISHERS ‍ಇಪುಸ್ತಕ ಪ್ರಕಟಣೆ: ಲೀಲಾ ಪ್ರಕಾಶನ, ವಿಜಯಪುರ This book has been published by Leela Prakashana. ‍This book was produced with ePustaka - Ink and Weave initiative by Techfiz Inc. (https://techfiz.com) Reach us via [email protected]. This eBook has been prepared by Techfiz Inc ePustaka initiative - https://techfiz.com

Study of Gaya (Hindu pilgrimage center) in its religious and sociological aspects.

Heirs of the Land book represents the History of the Sikhs in a true spirit before the Mankind; and emboldens and encourage especially the Heirs of the Great Punjab, the Sikhs, to study their history, its people, and places those that had been ignored not only by the Indian and Pakistan States sponsored so-called Historians, but also, who are trying hard to dilute the Sikh Revolution of the SatGuru Nnak Sahib. Therefore, the author shall die in peace if this work inspires the historians to look at Harappa Civilisation and the Sikh-Revolution in its true inceptions. SatGuru Granth Sahib, the Living Guru of the Sikhs in the Globe proclaimed that the soul dwells in the body and imbue with SatGuru’s Shabad (the Ambrosial Nectar). We should purify our body in the contemplation of the SatGuru’s Shabad and eradicate Doubt Dubida duibDw; the Almighty Lord Giver of Peace Himself bestows His Mercy, Kirpa ikRpw, unites us with Himself: kwieAw ibrKu pMKI ivic vwsw] AMimRqu cugih gur sbid invwsw] (1068-17) KAA-I-AA BIRKHU PAnKHEE VICHI WAASAA. AnMRITU CHUGAHI GUR SABADI NIWAASAA. The body is the tree; the bird of the soul dwells within it. It drinks in the Ambrosial Nectar, resting in the Word of the SatGuru’s Shabad. aufih n mUly n Awvih n jwhI inj Gir vwsw pwieAw]13] kwieAw soDih sbdu vIcwrih] UDDAHI NA MOOLAY NA AAVAHI NA JAAHEE NIJ GHARI WAASAA PAA-I-AA.13. KAA-I-AA SODHAHI SABADU VEECHAARAHI. It never flies away, and it does not come or go; it dwells within the home of its own self. ||13|| Purify the body and contemplate the Shabad. moh TgaurI Brmu invwrih] Awpy ik®pw kry suKdwqw Awpy myil imlwieAw]14] (1068-19) MOH THAG-UREE BHARAMU NIVAARAHI. AAPAY KrIPAA KARAY SUKHDAATAA AAPAY MAYLI MILAA-I-AA. Remove the poisonous drug of emotional attachment and eradicate doubt. The Giver of peace Himself bestows His Mercy and unites us in Union with Himself. ||14|| SatGuru Amardas Sahib 3rd Nanak, Rag Maru, SGGS. p. 1068.

Lt. Col M.B. Nimbalkar has writen the prosaic version of the poetical grantha Sree Sai Satcharita which is a unique contribution to the Marathi Literature. Shri Mohan Yadav, Public Relations Officer of Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi wrote the abridged version of this book titled as Sree Sai Charitra Darshan in Marathi. Devotees of Sree Sai Baba happily welcomed it. Now it is a matter of great pleasure for Sai devotees that this Marathi version of Sree Sai Charitra Darshan is translated in English by Dr. Amrita Sanjeev Kasturay who is a Professor and Head of English Department of Government P.G. College, Bhilai, Chhatisgarh.

Articles on the life and contributions of Osman Ali, Nizam of Hyderabad, 1886-1967.

Study of the importance of Varanasi as a centre for Hindu pilgrimage and the traditional priestcraft of the place.