Timeless Treasures: The Roopa Pai Collection

Once the devatas and the asuras churned the ocean to obtain amrita. Goddess Lakshmi was among the treasures that appeared from the churning. Whose consort is goddess Lakshmi? Why is she a revered goddess? Spiritual seeker and author Shubha Vilas has simplified this lesser-known tale of goddess Lakshmi 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 naughty Hanuman spots the sun while playing he thinks it is a ripe mango. He loves mangoes so he tries to grab it. He then starts to fly! Guess what happens next?.

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.

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.

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Hanuman, the monkey God from India was as naughty as naughty can be. In this children’s picture book, join the brothers Klaka and Kiki as they listen to their Amma tell them about the pranks that Hauman played as a child - how he tried to gobble up the sun and stole a basket of flowers from a sage!

Sanatan Utsav – Happiness Our Birthright is about celebrating life and asserting our humanity to face every situation -- pleasant or unpleasant -- with a spirit of playfulness and joyfulness. This book has forewords of: Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar (unfortunately it’s her last foreword) 

This book is the perfect guide to introduce your child to the Navagrahas. Through relevant text and cheerful illustrations the little reader learns about their diverse qualities and favourite things. Explore the wonderful world of the nine grahas.

The Ramayana is not a story. It is a way of life. It is the game of life. Feeling frustrated over events that are out of our control is a waste of energy and time. Rama and his army survived the grim years of exile by being patient and persistent, trusting each other with their lives. The characters’ determination reflects our own set of values and judgment during challenging situations. This book teaches us that we need to be righteous to stay on course. Cheating for personal gain will not ensure our triumph. Instead, unwavering loyalty to our principles will do so. It reiterates that challenging situations will be present anywhere and everywhere we go. 

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 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.

Choosing choices, is our right and the consequences are our responsibilities. “In reality, life is dynamic, and can be likened to an incalculable river, one must learn to adapt and navigate through its’s depths to successfully cross it without drowning. the journey is vastly different from taking a dip in an artificially built square swimming pool with a specific depth. Life is complex and with many layers. and with the peeing of each layer deeper and more subtle layers are revealed. Unsurprisingly, well-informed individuals see the choices behind so-called “accidents” or sudden outbursts.However those with limited insights, helplessly deduce life to something full of entanglements and a series of bad incidents .

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.

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.

Telugu Copy Writing Book for age 3 years above children who learnt letters of Alphabet perfectly by thorough practice in the Aksharabhyas Slates/otherwise, for practice on paper & for good handwriting, Aksharabhyas Telugu Copy writing book is to practice number of times with pencil using eraser for good hand writing as well learning words, sentences, sayings and proverbs enriching minds and useful in day to day life. It starts with basic letters of the Alphabet and complete Aksharamala for revision with practice on paper by the children between 3 to 6 years or more, who learnt reading and writing the letters of the Telugu Alphabet in the beginning of education, either by thorough practice in the grooves of Aksharabhyas slates or learnt otherwise.

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.