The festival of Janamashtmi –

Celebrates the birth of Krishna,

An avatar of Lord Vishnu,

Born to rid the world of evil Kansa.

Saraswati expels the darkness of ignorance from the world. She was created to bring order into the chaos prevailing in the Universe. Soon she appeared and everything fell into place. Who created Saraswati? What is her favourite vehicle? What musical instrument does she hold in her hands? Spiritual seeker and author Shubha Vilas has simplified this lesser-known tale of goddess Saraswati in his inimitable style. The easy flowing language and wonderful illustrations add to the charm and make it a prized possession in one’s personal collection.

Bhakti Mathur took to writing in 2010 when she created the popular Amma, Tell Me series of children's picture books about Indian festivals and mythology. After a long stint as a banker, she now juggles her time between her writing, her passion for yoga and long-distance running, and her family. She lives in Hong Kong with her husband, their two children and two dogs. She holds a master of fine arts degree in creative writing from the University of Hong Kong and freelances as a journalist. When not writing or running after her young boys, Bhakti is happiest curled up with a book in one hand

and a hot cup of chai in the other. To know more, visit her at www.bhaktimathur.com. 

Rama, first of the four sons of King dasharatha, grows up to become a compassionate prince. Smitten by the beauty of Sita, he proves himself worthy of marrying her. As Sita is kidnapped by the demon king Ravana, Rama sets off to Lanka with Hanuman and an army of monkeys to get her back.

Parvati was the daughter of the King of the Himalayas and Menaka. She was also the consort of Lord Shiva. One day, she created Ganesha. Why is Parvati also called Himani? Why did she create Ganesha? What does she symbolise? Spiritual seeker and author Shubha Vilas has simplified this lesser-known tale of goddess Parvati in his inimitable style. The easy flowing language and wonderful illustrations add to the charm and make it a prized possession in one’s personal collection.

Bhakti Mathur took to writing in 2010 when she created the popular Amma, Tell Me series of children's picture books about Indian festivals and mythology. After a long stint as a banker, she now juggles her time between her writing, her passion for yoga and long-distance running, and her family. She lives in Hong Kong with her husband, their two children and two dogs. She holds a master of fine arts degree in creative writing from the University of Hong Kong and freelances as a journalist. When not writing or running after her young boys, Bhakti is happiest curled up with a book in one hand

and a hot cup of chai in the other. To know more, visit her at www.bhaktimathur.com.

The fearsome demon Gajamukhasura had got a boon from Lord Shiva that no deadly weapon could ever kill him. So he set out to destroy the devatas. Did he succeed in his evil intentions? How did he end up as Mooshika, the vehicle and constant companion of Lord Ganesha? Spiritual seeker and author Shubha Vilas has simplified this lesser known tale of Ganesha and Mooshika the Mouse in his inimitable style. The easy flowing language and wonderful illustrations add to the charm and make it a prized possession in one’s personal collection.

The Ramayana is not a story. It is a way of life. It is the game of life. Feeling frustrated over events that are out of our control is a waste of energy and time. Rama and his army survived the grim years of exile by being patient and persistent, trusting each other with their lives. The characters’ determination reflects our own set of values and judgment during challenging situations. This book teaches us that we need to be righteous to stay on course. Cheating for personal gain will not ensure our triumph. Instead, unwavering loyalty to our principles will do so. It reiterates that challenging situations will be present anywhere and everywhere we go. 

Why was Airavat feeling guilty? Where did he go and hide? What curse did Durvasa Muni inflict on the Devatas? Was Indra happy to find his favourite elephant? Spiritual seeker and author Shubha Vilas has simplified this lesser-known tale of Indra and Airavat the Elephant in his inimitable style. The easy flowing language and wonderful illustrations add to the charm and make it a prized possession in one’s personal collection.

The Ramayana is not a story. It’s a way of life. It’s the game of life. A good game is full of twists and turns at every stage and this magical epic arms us with valuable tools to deal with anomalies in our own lives. These quirks turn us into valiant warriors in the face of the most challenging situations. It is not the divine knowledge you possess that makes you divine but What you do with it that does. 

Who was Shilada? Why was he sad? What blessing did he receive from Lord Shiva? Why did he name his son Nandi? Who was Nandi? Why did Shiva call him back to his abode and make him his constant companion? Spiritual seeker and author Shubha Vilas has simplified this lesser known tale of Shiva and Nandi the Bull in his inimitable style. The easy flowing language and wonderful illustrations add to the charm and make it a prized possession in one’s personal collection.

The Ramayana is not a story. It is a way of life. It is the game of life. Life should be predictable and smooth — this is what most of us are comfortable with. In reality, we face stress, hard times and unexpected upheavals that can knock our breath out. If we are not prepared for any hindrances, challenging situations are sure to throw us off course. This book teaches us exactly that. Every situation in the Ramayana is a reflection of our modern dilemmas and asks us an unavoidable question: “How do we cope with a sudden turn of events without losing hope”?