In Timeless Tales to Ignite Your Mind, national author Shubha Vilas revives our ancient tradition of sharing wisdom through storytelling.

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BIRBAL’S INTELLIGENCE

TENALI’S BRILLIANCE

VIKRAMADITYA’S COURAGE

BRAHMA’S ASTUTENESS

That’s not all. This collection is replete with enthralling tales of kings, commoners and even animals (and they can talk!) who face life’s troubles but emerge victorious with the help of their intelligence and wit.

Each story ends with engaging questions that will help you reflect on the anecdote and the lessons inside.

These folktales may have been forgotten in this digital era but they still retain their relevance and charm, thanks to their priceless practical insights.

Dare to Transform Your Life THE RAMAYANA IS NOT A STORY. IT IS A WAY OF LIFE. IT IS THE GAME OF LIFE. How one responds to difficult situations when faced with challenges determines the outcome. The ability of Rama’s army of vanaras to envision building the bridge from the mainland to Lanka to rescue Sita is one of the many lessons on faith. Here are some invaluable lessons on overcoming obstacles. Think big. The tiny squirrels contributed in their small ways to build the mammoth bridge to Lanka. Aim high. Teeming with lessons in self-belief and daring to take up tasks which may seem beyond your capacity and accomplishing them, the book evokes progressive attitudes to help you overcome self-perceived limitations and achieve your dreams.

The Ramayana is not a story. It’s a way of life. It’s the game of life. Life is a constant reminder that nothing, however powerful in one season, remains unchanging. The endless cycles of change can truly us if we are unprepared to face its realities. However, we often see these changing times as problems larger than they really are. 

Being Patient and Finding SuccessTHE RAMAYANA IS NOT A STORY. IT IS A WAY OF LIFE. IT IS THE GAME OF LIFE. How one expands one’s scope of action with confidence and calm under extremely challenging circumstances is what separates the extraordinary from the ordinary, just like Hanuman did. 

Tadaka was an evil demoness who, along with her sons, disturbed the sages while they prayed and meditated in the forest. Who arrived to save the sages from Tadaka? Who were her sons? How did she die? Spiritual seeker and author Shubha Vilas has simplified this lesser-known tale of Tadaka the Evil Demoness 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.

Ravana’s brother Kumbhakarna spent a lot of time sleeping, because of a boon gone wrong. Upon waking up, he ate cartloads of food. How did the boon go wrong?How was he woken up from his slumber? At whose hands did he meet his end? Spiritual seeker and author Shubha Vilas has simplified this lesser-known tale of Kumbhakarna the Sleeping Giant 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

Brahma is the creator of the Universe. How was he born? How did he become wise? How did Brahma trick Ravana? How did he trick Kumbhakarna? Where is the temple dedicated to Brahma located?

Lord Shiva lives on Mount Kailash with his consort Goddess Parvati. Why is he called Neelkantha? What is his awe-inspiring dance called? How did he gain his immortal status? Why did he go to the Amarnath cave with Parvati?

Once the devatas and the asuras churned the ocean to obtain amrita. Goddess Lakshmi was among the treasures that appeared from the churning. Whose consort is goddess Lakshmi? Why is she a revered goddess? Spiritual seeker and author Shubha Vilas has simplified this lesser-known tale of goddess Lakshmi 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.

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.

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.

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.