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Pandit Vishnu Sharma’s Panchatantra, retold by Shubha Vilas, is an amazing compilation of moral stories from the five books of Panchatantra, namely Mitra-bheda, Mitra¬lábha, Kákolùkïyam, Labdhapranásam and Aparïksitakárakam. Filled with gorgeous illustrations by acclaimed artist Ishan, and simple yet intriguing stories, the book is a great addition to a child’s library.

“The Real Side” is a voice that attempts to revisit the treasure that Valmiki & Vyasadeva gave by astutely analysing and broadcasting the futility of new-age opinions and speculations that have regrettably eclipsed the true essence of their legacy.

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. 

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.

A long time ago, two families were to inherit a vast kingdom known as the Kuru Empire. The five sons of Pandu, called the Pandavas, were brave warriors, each of them born with divine blood running through their veins. They were virtuous, examples of humanity at its peak. 

A unique Saint Sai Baba of Shirdi is a Phenomenon. In all of India's history, there has never been another like him. He is not a conventional saint. He wrote no critique of the Bhagvad Gita or the Upanishads or any other holy work. He made no pretensions to scholarship yet he had a profound insight into both Hindu and Islamic scriptures.

Lord Shiva is the strongest and the most enigmatic God in Hinduism. He is also known as ‘the destroyer’ and is one of the holy Trinity, which includes Lord Brahma ‘the creator’ and Lord Vishnu ‘the preserver’. it is believed that the destruction of evil leads to new cycles of creations and maintains the balance in the world. Shiva tales is a collection of inspiring stories of Lord Shiva’s wisdom and power. Anecdotes of the battles he fought to restore peace on Earth; teaching vain Ravana a lesson; and many more stories of Shiva’s greatness are retold through simple, lucid words and vivid illustrations, making this book an absolutely delightful read!.

In The India Way, S. Jaishankar, India's Minister of External Affairs, analyses these challenges and spells out possible policy responses. In doing so, he is very conscious of balancing India's national interest with international responsibilities. He places this thinking in the context of history and tradition, appropriate for a civilizational power that seeks to reclaim its place on the world stage.

In this children’s picture book, go on an adventure with siblings Klaka and Kiki as they listen to their Amma narrate the story of how Hanuman leapt across the ocean and the challenges he encountered on the way - a mountain, a giant snake, a sea dragon and a guard and how he vanquished them all! Book 2 of the Hanuman trilogy, for ages 2 to 8.

A beautifully illustrated book written in rhyme with captivating illustrations, written by Bhakti Mathur, author of the best-selling ‘Amma Tell Me’ Series.

In this new and epic story, Hanuman leaps across a mighty ocean, With his forgotten powers regained, And with his strength, wit and devotion.

The story of how he charmed a mountain, Defeated a dragon and crushed a snake. How he fought the powerful guard of Lanka, On his great mission for Rama's sake!

The book is journey through 5000 years of evolution of Hinduism, and is outcome of seven years of study to understand the roots of Hinduism. Tracing the genesis of Hinduism to pre-Indus Valley period, the book explains Hindu, Hinduism and Sanatana Dharma, before it takes one through Hinduism's oldest scriptures - the four Vedas, the four components of each Veda, and what they contain. How all original translations of Vedic texts were done by Western Sanskrit scholars, and why their works have left scope for doubt about the fidelity of translations. 

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.

New enlarged edition, Sri Ramana Maharshi (1879-1950) was still in his teens when he attained enlightenment through a remarkable experience, as if undergoing death of the physical body, while remaining in full consciousness. He left home for the sacred hill of Arunachala where he taught the purest form of Advaita Vedanta (non-duality) through the simple discipline of self-inquiry. His teaching, his principal instruction to all his devotes was always to meditate on the question "Who am I"?. In this book Arthur Osborne gives an account of the life and teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi. It has a special relevance to our age with its outlines of a religion based on the Indian scriptures which is essentially spiritual, without ceasing to be rational and ethical.

Bhagavad Gita is one of the most sacred books of India. It is a part of the great epic Mahabharata and contains seven hundred verses. They were uttered by the Supreme Lord Himself at the start of Mahabharata War, when Arjuna did not want to indulge in war seeing all his relatives standing in the enemy army.

Ajji helida 101 Kathegalu Translated into Kannada by GK Madhyastha.

Vikram betal kathegalu - Translated into Kannada by  Vijayendra Kulkarni

The Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavat Gita and Yoga Sutras, composed by truth-seekers thousands of years ago, are among India's most ancient philosophical texts. Remarkably, their ideas continue to shape the worldview of Indians in the 21st century.