CHITPAVANISM
THE BOOK IS NOW HERE
        A new global perspective
     on Kokanastha Brahmin culture
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The way we were

by
Jagannath Dixit, M.D.
 

  Chitpavan Research Associates
    Ajit Joshi, Ph.D
    Raghunandan Dixit, M.B.B.S
           Copyright © USA, by Jagannath Dixit 2003
A "must" for every Chitpavan family: a heirloom for your family
An ideal gift for the Chitpavans for weddings, Upnayan, Birthdays, or for any occasion
 

We are proud to present to you  "Chitpavanism," the first volume of the "Encyclopedia Maharashtrica."

A Proud HERITAGE: If you are going to leave one thing for your children this is that book. No material assets, silver, or gold could replace the everlasting genetic information of who we really are. Germany and Japan were the most devastated countries in the world after the World War II. Fifty years later they are again the leaders. It is in the genes. This book describes genetics, culture, history, landscape, religion, diseases, famous people, etc., of the Chitpavan community. This is a massive scientific and meticulously compiled detailed work. This book tells you everything about the Chitpavans as far as we know today. This unique book is first of its kind in the entire world for any small community. The research is just begun in many areas and will continue.  Up to date material is collected from all over the world over the last 20 years.

A GIFT: This book is also designed as a gift item for friends, relatives, parents, children, or for any occasion; even for your boss or your associates who may want to know more about your culture. An ideal gift for weddings, Upnayan, birthdays, Diwali, or Christmas. It is the most detailed, unbiased and thoroughly researched scientific work on the Chitpavans. It is organized in a coffee table glossy book format which you can proudly display to share with your friends and family. Tell your friends that the book is now available for purchase. There is something of interest for the Chitpavans and non-Chitpavans alike from ages 8 to 80.

A COLLECTOR'S EDITION: This is an exclusive all color custom printed limited edition with over 600 illustrations, graphics, photos etc. The books are sold on first come first serve basis. Only this edition is sponsored, funded, and subsidized by dixitfamily.com. So order whatever number of books you want  right now when printing is still going on. The books are priced at Rs. 1200 (Approximately US $26.00) plus shipping. All the funds generated by the sell of these books go to the Chitpavan research. Perhaps if you had sent some family information or visited www.chitpavans.com and signed the guest book, your entry or quote may be in the book as few selected entries have been printed in this book.

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 Contents
As a courtesy to people who are buying the book, old  Internet content given below is now removed and the links are disabled to make room for new project material.

1. Preface
2. Remembered Past
3. Shades of Forgotten Ancestors: origin of K. Brahmins - a scientific perspective
(A) What we knew before: Review of previous work
(B) What we know now: How did we find the origin of K. Brahmins?
4. K. Brahmin Life in Ancient Times
5. Dabhol Here We Come: mother of all K. Brahmin beginning
6. Life in Konkan: 1500 to 1700's Basic blocks of K. Brahmin culture
7. Our Religion Our Rituals: Basic blocks of our Hindu faith - a scientific perspective
 8. Children of Prometheus? no Angirus
9. What is in a Chitpavan name?
10. Life in Deccan until 1818
11. Life in Poona-Bombay in 1800's to early 1900's and Chitpavans in Karnataka
12. Twist of the Fate
13. East India Company connection
14. The Chosen Ones?
15. Age of conquest and Globalization of Culture to Chitpavanism
16. To the Land of Pilgrim's Pride: Chitpavan Americans
17. Tip of the Iceberg: CHITPAVAN HALL OF FAME: Few notable Chitpavan personalities
18. Chitpavan Collectibles: Stamps, Coins, Memorabilia
19. Footnotes
20. Bibliography
21. Appendix: Sources of Chitpavan Information

Here is what few people had to say who just read the book:

..........Ever since you handed over the copy of Chitpavanism, I had been reading it. It is very interesting and will certainly go down as one of the most deep studies into the genealogy of the Kobra’s.........SLK.....Oct 13, 2003

I have to add that this is fitting gift for me, as my teacher and guide in the pursuit of my studies in India was Dr. Mahadev Apte of Duke University from whom I learned much about this community. Of course, nothing I've learned so far approaches the depth of information in your work.

Congratulations on the production of this major work and thank you for sending it to me.  Is there a vol II in preparation?

With all good wishes,

Paul Axelrod
Department of Anthropology and Sociology
Ripon College, WI
Oct 16, 2003

From the President of the American Institute of Indian Studies, Chicago:

October 17, 2003

Dear Dr. Dixit,

Thank you very much for the beautiful and impressive book on the
Chitpavans.  It happens that Maureen Patterson taught me much of what
I knew about India before I went for the first time in 1960.  Since I
am an anthropologist, I went to Pune to meet Dr. Irawati Karve on my
first arrival in India.  I later had much to do with Dr. D. D. Karve,
who was the first Indian Director of the organization which I now
have the honor of serving as President.  In short, I am well
acquainted with a good many of the contributions made by Chitpavan
Brahmans to modern India.  Nevertheless, I see that I have much more
to learn from your valuable book.

By coincidence, I am leaving tonight on my way to spend three weeks
in Pune.  Unfortunately, it appears from your letter that the book
will not be available in Pune until about December 1.  If by any
chance it is available before the middle of November, I can suggest
it to some of the students.

Congratulations and best wishes,

Ralph W. Nicholas

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