Amma tell me about Durga Puja

Ancient Wisdom to Elevate Your Mind is a collection of fascinating tales from the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, the Upanishads, the Puranas and other scriptures with valuable messages at its core for you to imbibe.

In his characteristic style, bestselling author Shubha Vilas uses these stories to show you how to overcome weaknesses, prioritise self-care and have faith in human strength and generosity.

Funny, sharp and filled with unexpected twists, these tales make you reconsider your approach to life and its many challenges. Explore the realm of immortals, mortals and beasts to understand human nature and the ways of the world; face tomorrow with a fresh perspective. 

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.

When Krishna planned his appearance on Earth, he asked Radha to go before he did. Radha took birth and opened her eyes only after Krishna arrived. Who were Radha’s parents on Earth? How did Krishna meet her? What was the first word uttered by Radha? Spiritual seeker and author Shubha Vilas simplified this lesser-known tale of goddess Radha 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 results of Assembly elections held in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan in December 2023 provided a big boost to the Bharatiya Janata Party. They confirmed what is common knowledge: as far as the 2024 parliamentary elections are concerned, the BJP remains firmly in pole position. With the 18th Lok Sabha elections around the corner, the Jan Ki Baat’s team with an unmatched track record of predicting election results has been racing through constituencies conducting public opinion polls and pre-election surveys for the forthcoming elections. 

Ravana’s ally Bhasmalochana could burn anything that fell in his line of vision. So he kept his eyes covered all the time. Ravana sent him on an important mission. What was that mission? Did he succeed? Who outwitted him? How was he defeated and killed? Spiritual seeker and author Shubha Vilas has simplified this lesser-known tale of Bhasmalochana the Fiery-Eyed Demon 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.

Find out about the life and miracles of the fearless goddess Durga, in this beautifully illustrated pop-up book and experience her divine power.

"Explore the vibrant world of Indian mythology with 'Pop-up Durga.' This beautifully crafted pop-up book brings the powerful goddess Durga to life with intricate paper engineering. Learn about her legend, significance, and her role in Hinduism. A captivating and educational journey for readers of all ages."

"Dive into Hindu mythology and spirituality with 'TELL ME ABOUT HINDU GODS & GODDESSES' by Nita Mehta. This captivating paperback by an Indian culture expert unravels the mysteries of Hindu deities, their stories, and significance. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts, it's your gateway to the essence of Hinduism. Explore Vishnu, Saraswati, Shiva, and more. Embrace India's spiritual heritage with this enlightening journey."

All these holy books are elaborations of the Vedas, which occupy the highest place amongst Hindu scriptures. The Vedas refer to the eternal knowledge of God. And hence, the religion they describe is called Sanatan Dharma, or the ‘Eternal Religion’.

This book is about God and Science, exploring the concept of God with particular reference to Sanatana Dharma, also known as Hinduism. Sanatana Dharma is eternal religion, and irrespective of a particular individual’s faith, universally it can be followed. Thus, Hinduism stands above all other religions and is a way of life that can be adopted, as it is universal in adaptability. 

The Aṣṭāvakra Gītā, also known as the Aṣṭāvakra Saṃhitā, is a short treatise on Advaita Vedānta, ascribed to the great sage Aṣṭāvakra. Sage Aṣṭāvakra demonstrates a profound knowledge of Brahman that Swami Nityaswarupanand of Ramakrishna Mission has placed before the readers in this book in simple, easy-to-understand English.

The Pillar of Faith is a book of inspiration and love, This book is source of stories and inspiration to meditatie on your favourate deity Lord Narsimhadeva.Narsimhadeva is the most powerful source of hope for a devotee, his fierce form and gentle love simultaneously inspires awe and devotion. The Pillar of faith explores many known stories of Narsimhadeva with deeper insights and also explores lesser known stories of Narsimhadeva that inspire devotion. Read the book to allow Lord Narsimhadeva to pervade your consciousness and protect your being.

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.

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.

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.

Finally, a Hanuman Chalisa translated that kids can read, understand and enjoy. This simple translation with (word meanings) accompanied by beautiful illustrations will make you and your child fall in love with Hanuman. “ This beautifully conceived edition of the Hanuman Chalisa for young readers unfamiliar with the original text is presented with joy, creativity and reverence. AdiDev Press has produced a magnificent bilingual volume, lovingly scripted and richly illustrated, which carries the lilting rhythm of the original verses by Tulsidas. It makes the vastly popular and deeply beloved Hanuman Chalisa accessible in style and spirit , and is inspirational in its commitment to cultural transmission." - Namita Gokhale, acclaimed author.

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.