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Do you have numerous friends on social media, but hardly any in real life?
Do you find that your relationships don't last?
These and similar questions have now become the part and parcel of our lives. Today, more than ever, friendship has become more important than any other relationship. The warmth and companionship that a good friend can provide is unmatched and each one of us craves for that special friend to whom we can unburden our heart or seek help from in troubled times. But not all of us are that lucky!
In his book, Shubha Vilas discusses, in a simple and straight-forward manner, what is missing in our friendships today and the various scenarios that prevent people from making and maintaining good friends.
Do you have numerous friends on social media, but hardly any in real life?
Do you find that your relationships don't last?
These and similar questions have now become the part and parcel of our lives. Today, more than ever, friendship has become more important than any other relationship. The warmth and companionship that a good friend can provide is unmatched and each one of us craves for that special friend to whom we can unburden our heart or seek help from in troubled times. But not all of us are that lucky!
In his book, Shubha Vilas discusses, in a simple and straight-forward manner, what is missing in our friendships today and the various scenarios that prevent people from making and maintaining good friends.
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.
This story is derived the from the epic poems Mangal Kavyas dedicated to folk deities in medieval Bengal. These poems were chanted at religious gatherings to propagate faith towards a deity. Manasa is a powerful folk goddess who is worshipped as the protector of snakes in different parts of Bengal. The story portrays the struggle of a man and his willpower against the wrath of the goddess. Manasa is enraged when the wealthy merchant, Chandradhar, who is a devotee of Lord Shiva, refuses to worship her. The fire of her anger and cruelty ruins the merchant’s family. But Chandradhar is not deterred. The story moves with this unequal battle till the end. One can also notice the social structure of medieval India as it is expressed strongly in the story.
The city is abuzz with fanfare and fervour, Giant idols under wraps, ready to be unfurled, Colourful pandaals receive finishing touches To host the biggest outdoor festival in the world! Celebrate the homecoming of a loving daughter, Victory of the goddess and a demon's defeat, See how Ma Durga outshone even the mighty gods How a woman achieved an impossible feat!
Ashtavakra Gita, also known as the Ashtavakra Samhita, is a dialogue between Ashtavakra and Janaka on the nature of Self/Atman, reality and bondage. The goal of every word in the Ashtavakra Gita is to trigger Self-realization. Everything else is an illusion: the little self, the world, the universe.
This book has five beautifully illustrated, traditional stories of the Hindu goddesses – Durga, Kali, Lakshmi and Saraswati. Read how Durga destroyed the demon Mahisha, how Kali was born from the frown of the goddess,
Ambika, how Lakshmi brings fortune and prosperity and how Saraswati – goddess of wisdom – saved the world from Ravana’s evil brother, Kumbhakarna. Retold in a simple and entertaining style, these fascinating stories
are a wonderful source of introduction to the world of Hindu mythology.
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.
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.
All you need to know is how to invoke a mantra. This book tells you how. In a never-before attempt, veering from the ancient tradition of guru-disciple secrecy, Himalayan ascetic and bestselling author Om Swami bares all the essentials and fundamentals of invoking the timeless mantras for material and spiritual fulfillment. Drawing on his decades of first-hand experiences and intense practice on the path of mantra sadhana, with his characteristic simplicity and humor, Swami explains: ? The origin of mantras. ? Why and how mantras work. ? How to choose a mantra and invoke it. ? How to succeed in mantra sadhana without a human guru, and ? Everything else you need to know about mantra yoga.
‘The story of my life has become intertwined with the story of this country. And somewhere along the way, as I met a million children across this land, I too learnt from a million minds. This book was not written to only tell my story. I want every young reader to think that this book is his or her story too.’
Millions of Hindus the world over grow up observing rites, rituals and religious practices that lie at the heart of Hinduism, but which they don't know the significance of. Often the age-old customs, whose relevance is lost to modern times, are dismissed as meaningless superstitions.
“Sanjay Dixit is becoming one of the most important intellectual and media voices in India today. All Religions are not the Same explains the many notable differences between religions in a systematic, rational, experiential and concise manner.
Swami Paramananda was one of the early Indian teachers who went to the United States to spread the Vedanta philosophy and religion there. He was a mystic, a poet and an innovator in spiritual community living.
The story of Hanuman and his daring journey to Lanka When Prince Rama is exiled for fourteen years from Ayodhya, his beautiful wife Sita is abducted by the powerful demon king Ravana. But the great monkey-god Hanuman comes swiftly to her aid and, after an epic struggle, Sita is rescued unharmed. Ruskin Bond recounts this most exciting of stories from the Ramayana in a brightly illustrated edition that will delight all young readers.
In 1929, Bhagat Singh surrenders after a daring bomb attack in the heart of Delhi’s assembly. Behind bars, he prepares for an ideological battle against the empire. However, a shocking betrayal shatters his world.
Kannada 3 in one Copywriting book in Kannada, Hindi and English consists of separate pages for each language to practice number of times with pencil using eraser for good hand writing as well learning words, sentences, sayings and proverbs enriching their minds, also useful in life. It starts with basic letters of the Alphabets and complete Varnamala for revision with practice on paper by the children between 3 to 6 years or more who learnt reading and writing the letters of Alphabets in the beginning of education either through thorough practice in the grooves of the slates or by otherwise.
This is not just a tough world but also a turbulent and unpredictable one. It is marked by the impact of Covid, conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia, climate events, radicalization and terrorism. There is complex geopolitics at work, such as the rise of China, the changed posture of the United States, the strategy of Russia, the impact of globalization and the power of new technologies.
Do you have numerous friends on social media, but hardly any in real life?
Do you find that your relationships don't last?
These and similar questions have now become the part and parcel of our lives. Today, more than ever, friendship has become more important than any other relationship. The warmth and companionship that a good friend can provide is unmatched and each one of us craves for that special friend to whom we can unburden our heart or seek help from in troubled times. But not all of us are that lucky!
In his book, Shubha Vilas discusses, in a simple and straight-forward manner, what is missing in our friendships today and the various scenarios that prevent people from making and maintaining good friends.
