With genetic engineering promising salvation for the people on their hostile planet, the Scholar Noren finds he faces more problems than overcoming the taboo on genetic research.

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Muhammad Sir Iqbal's 'The Secrets of the Self' (Asrar-i Khudi) is a profound philosophical poem that delves into the complexities of self-discovery and self-realization. Written in a poetic yet engaging style, the book blends Eastern mysticism with Western philosophy, exploring themes of identity, introspection, and personal growth. Iqbal's literary context as a prominent figure in Indo-Persian literature shines through in the intricate symbolism and deep metaphors used throughout the work, appealing to both poetry enthusiasts and philosophical minds alike. Asrar-i Khudi is a timeless piece that challenges readers to question their own understanding of the self and the world around them, inviting profound contemplation and introspection. Through his poetic verses, Iqbal invites readers on a journey of self-exploration and enlightenment, encouraging them to uncover the hidden secrets of their own existence. I recommend 'The Secrets of the Self' to anyone seeking a thought-provoking and spiritually enriching read that transcends cultural and philosophical boundaries.

When the world-illuming sun rushed upon Night like a brigand, My weeping bedewed the face of the rose. My tears washed away sleep from the eye of the narcissus, My passion wakened the grass and made it grow. The Gardener taught me to sing with power, He sowed a verse and reaped a sword. In the soil he planted only the seed of my tears And wove my lament with the garden, as warp and woof. Tho' I am but a mote, the radiant sun is mine: Within my bosom are a hundred dawns.

Postmodernism has often been presented as a new theory of liberation that promotes pluralism and gives representation to the marginalised peoples of the non-west and 'other' cultures.In this major assessment of postmodernism from a non-western perspective, Ziauddin Sardar offers a radical critique of this view. Covering the salient spheres of postmodernism - from architecture, film, television and pop music, to philosophy, consumer lifestyles and new age religions - Sardar reveals that postmodernism in fact operates to further marginalise the reality of the non-west and confound its aspirations.By tracing postmodernism's roots in colonialism and modernity, Sardar demonstrates that the dominant contemporary intellectual fashion, peddling an insidiously oppressive and subtle revisionism, is the most comprehensive onslaught on the non-west ever experienced. In stern retort, the author offers ways in which the peoples of the non-west can counter the postmodern assault and survive with their identities, histories and cultures intact.