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She Who Guards the Heights

By Uprety, Mohan Chandra

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She Who Guards the Heights

By Uprety, Mohan Chandra

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She Who Guards the Heights: Manila Devi and the Spiritual Eco is a deeply evocative exploration of the sacred connection between divinity, nature, and community in the Himalayan region of Kumaon. This book journeys through the mist-wrapped forests, high mountain temples, and ancient folk traditions to reveal the enduring presence of Manila Devi-not merely as a goddess of myth, but as a living force embedded in the land, the wind, the soil, and the spirit of the people.Blending mythological storytelling with ecological reflection, the book uncovers how Manila Devi is revered not only as a mother and protector but as an elemental intelligence who watches over forests, rivers, clouds, and animals. Her shrine becomes more than a spiritual center; it becomes a covenant between humans and nature-a place where reverence for the divine guides sustainable living, seasonal rituals, and deep environmental ethics.Each chapter unfolds a new layer of her presence: from tales of miraculous interventions to the silent guidance she offers through dreams, symbols, and the natural world. The book also explores grassroots conservation practices, women's intimate relationship with the goddess, and the revival of goddess worship in modern spiritual ecology.With rich, poetic narration and grounded research, She Who Guards the Heights offers a powerful call to see the sacred in every landscape and to walk with humility and care through the earth. It is both a tribute to Manila Devi and an urgent meditation on how ancient wisdom can illuminate the path to a more harmonious future.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
124
Release Date:
2025-06-04
Publication Date:
2025-06-04
Publisher:
Mohan chandra Uprety
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN13:
9798231713752
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
167 g
Height:
140 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
7 cm
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