The Great Hindu Civilisation: Achievement, Neglect, Bias and the Way Forward by Pavan K. Varma

Garuda the Eagle wanted to fre his mother from the bondage of her co-wife and her serpent sons. He agrees to do something which no one had dared to do ever before, that is, to steal the pot of nectar from devalok. Was it an easy task? Did he succeed? Did he not? How did he become the much favoured vehicle of Lord Brahma? Spiritual seeker and author Shubha Vilas has simplified this lesser known tale of Vishnu and Garuda the Eagle 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.

Life is not a matter of chance. It is a matter of choice. In fact life is a series of choices. Happiness is a choice. So is misery. Honesty is a choice; so is dishonesty. However, in essence, the only choice every human ever has is to allow either internal voices to influence one’s external choices; or to allow others’ external choices to influence internal voices. 

All the gods came together and with their combined powers created the divine goddess Durga to combat the menace of the demon Mahishasura.
Read about her fight against all forms of evil, her devotion to Lord Shiva, and her various incarnations in this beautifully illustrated book.

This is an authentic retelling of Valmiki great epic Ramayana that chronicles Lord Rama’s heroism, and Sita’s grit and devotion. Flying chariots, magical weapons and a raging battlefield are brought to life in this timeless retelling by br>Shubha Vilas that will take young readers on an enchanting adventure, and also impart important values. Filled with vibrant illustrations by award-winning illustrator ishan, this book is a lucid narration of the triumph of good over evil.

This book is a wonderful introduction to the most revered goddesses of India. The simple text, catchy rhythm and endearing illustrations make it the perfect first make the little readers aware of why these goddesses have been worshipped since time immemorial.

This is an authentic retelling of Valmiki great epic Ramayana that chronicles Lord Rama’s heroism, and Sita’s grit and devotion. Flying chariots, magical weapons and a raging battlefield are brought to life in this timeless retelling by br>Shubha Vilas that will take young readers on an enchanting adventure, and also impart important values. Filled with vibrant illustrations by award-winning illustrator ishan, this book is a lucid narration of the triumph of good over evil.

Aksharabhyas Gujarati Copywriting book is to practice number of times with pencil using eraser for good handwriting as well learning words, sentences, sayings and proverbs enriching minds and also useful in day to day life. It starts with basic letters of the Alphabet and complete Mulaksara for revision with practice on paper by the children between 3 to 6 years or more, who learned reading and writing the letters of the Gujarati Alphabet at the beginning of education, either by thorough practice in the grooves of Aksharabhyas slates or learned otherwise.

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. 

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? 

A great children’s picture book  which brings the story of the epic Ramayana to life. Join the brothers Klaka and Kiki as they listen to their Amma narrate the story of Ram and Lakshman searching for Sita, how they meet the monkey God Hanuman, and their battle with the mighty Ravan! A perfect book to introduce Ramayana to your children. Written in rhyme with captivating illustrations, by Bhakti Mathur, author of the best-selling ‘Amma Tell Me’ Series. The story of Rama, the righteous prince, Written ages ago by the poet Valmiki. 

This book introduces children to the rich treasury of Indian wisdom and cultural heritage through the 365 handpicked tales, one for each day of the year, from the Vedas, the Upanishads and the Puranas. The collection is faithful to the ancient texts available and presents them in a simple and concise form suited to the young reader. The beautiful illustrations bring to life the gods and demons, the benign and cruel kings, the sky-spirits and animals that populate its pages and send across messages to children–inspiring them, cautioning them, and charging them. The philosophy of our enlightened sages encourages one to think deeply and imbibe the unique values and morals presented in each story. For adults too, it can be a reminder of values getting hazy.

The festival of Janamashtmi –

Celebrates the birth of Krishna,

An avatar of Lord Vishnu,

Born to rid the world of evil Kansa.

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.

Unwanted by his mother, snubbed by his blood-brothers and ridiculed by all, this is the story of the unsung hero of the Mahabharata. The graphic novel traces the life-journey of this brave and noble man who became victim to the twists of fate. Loyal to a fault, Karna's blind devotion to the wicked prince Duryodhana, the one man who accepts him as a friend, leads him to side with the Kauravas and fight against his own brothers in the Battle of Kurukshetra.

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 Mahabharata is the longest narrative in the world chronicling the fortunes of the Kuru dynasty. Amidst all the grandeur and heroism, the friendships, alliances and feuds, lies the coveted throne of Hastinapur. Who will ascend it? What will it cost the rightful heir?