Srimad Bhagavat Gita Pocket Edition by Gita Press Ghorakpur (1584)

It's one of the oldest books in the world and India's biggest blockbuster bestseller! 

But isn't it meant only for religious old people?

But isn't it very long... and, erm, super difficult to read?

But isn't the stuff it talks about way too complex for regular folks to understand?

Prepare to be surprised. 

Roopa Pai's spirited, one-of-a-kind retelling of the epic conversation between Pandava prince Arjuna and his mentor and friend Krishna busts these and other such myths about the Bhagavad Gita. Lucid, thought-provoking and brimming with fun trivia, this book will stay with you long after you have turned the last page.

What are the Yoga Sutras? Instructions for bearded rishis who lived in the forests of ancient India? Or the complete manual of asanas? Neither! In fact, the text may well have been called ‘Maharishi P’s Ultimate Handbook of Mind Control’, for it is really a set of techniques to help us – all of us – awaken and harness the explosive power of our minds, through our actions, our attitudes and our awareness. And not our asanas? Those too, but not in the way you imagined it. 

Hinduism is an ancient religion, philosophy and way of life. Unlike other great religions that are based on a small set of books, there are hundreds of texts in Hinduism, most of which are very voluminous. They span not merely centuries, but millennia. And most importantly, these ancient scriptures are all in Sanskrit which many do not know. Therefore for a beginner with an interest in Hinduism it is a daunting task as you don't know where to start such a study.

Swami Vivekananda was a great social reformer and a very inspiring personality of India. Vivekananda was called by the name Narendranath Datta.. He was born in Kolkata on 12 January 1863 to Vishwanath Datta and Bhuvaneshwari Devi. His father was a successful attorney. He used to practice meditation even from his boyhood, and was associated with Brahmo Movement for some time.

Ganesha removes all obstacles from the lives of his devotees. How did the mouse become his vehicle? What was the competition announced by Lord Shiva? What did Ganesha do to win it? Why is his name taken before any auspicious event? 

Death is a taboo in most societies in the world. But what if we have got this completely wrong? What if death was not the catastrophe it is made out to be but an essential aspect of life, rife with spiritual possibilities for transcendence? For the first time, someone is saying just that.

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.

The Ramayana is a crucial part of Indian literature and is the story of Lord Rama s journey. The events that are described in the Ramayana are supposed to have been a part of our history and tell us about the importance of relationships and the duties that come with it. The Ramayana is one among the two greatest Hindu epics. It revolves around the life of Rama and his loved ones. Upon reading the Ramayana, one will realize that it portrays many ideal characters like the ideal wife, the ideal brother, the ideal servant, the ideal king and the ideal father. In the story, Rama s beautiful wife, Sita, gets abducted by the King of Lanka, Ravana. From this point is where the most essential events unfold. 

It's one of the oldest books in the world and India's biggest blockbuster bestseller!

- But isn't it meant only for religious old people?

- But isn't it very long... and, erm, super difficult to read?

- But isn't the stuff it talks about way too complex for regular folks to understand?

Prepare to be surprised.

Roopa Pai's spirited, one-of-a-kind retelling of the epic conversation between Pandava prince Arjuna and his mentor and friend Krishna busts these and other such myths about the Bhagavad Gita. Lucid, thought-provoking and brimming with fun trivia, this book will stay with you long after you have turned the last page.

Why haven't you read it yet?

Shlokas and Mantras for Kids is a perfect means to introduce your child to this living and rich culture. This book has simple shlokas and mantras for the children to chant and remember. The meanings of each shloka and mantra are also explained in an easy manner for the young minds to understand. This book is a means to let children take one small step towards learning about our thriving culture.