Therapeutics In Indian Sculptures: Ranki Vav-Patan

Contents Foreword v Preface vii Acknowledgement xi List of Illustrations xiii Introduction xv Ranki Vav: A Historical Background xxi Apsara 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 15 Reflexology 15 Su-jok Therapy 17 Stone Therapy 18 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 34 5. Visuddha Chakra 35 6. Ajna Chakra 36 7. Sahasara Chakra 37 Obstacles to Concentration 37 Pancha Makaras (The five Ms) 39 IV Some Clues to Understand the Apsara Sculptures at Ranki Vav 4 V Analysis of Individual Apsara Sculptures 43 Epilogue 111 Bibliography 115 Glossary of Sanskrit Terms 117 Index 119