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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. 

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. 

Dushyanth Sridhar is one of the most sought-after speakers in sanatana dharma, and has delivered over 3,500 discourses across 23 countries. He has broken several stereotypes when it comes to Harikatha and is arguably the wittiest of storytellers, with a wide following across television, news and digital channels. He has conceptualized classical dance productions such as Agre Pasyami, Ramayana Sudha, Srinivasam Prapadye and Aranganin Padaiyyil.

In a fast-paced, rapidly changing world, children struggle to cope with the sheer multiplicity of stimuli and expectations. It could get overwhelming for the still-developing minds of the young. How do we get them to pause for a moment? What will help them take on challenges calmly?

Swami Mukundananda explains that one way to create a positive environment is to introduce ancient Hindu verses in everyday life. Learning to recite the shlokas and mantras equips children with timeless wisdom that shapes their character.

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.

Swami Vivekananda was a great social reformer and a very inspiring personality of India. Vivekananda was called by the name Narendranath Datta.. He was born in Kolkata on 12 January 1863 to Vishwanath Datta and Bhuvaneshwari Devi. His father was a successful attorney. He used to practice meditation even from his boyhood, and was associated with Brahmo Movement for some time.

In The Science of Mind Management, Swami Mukundananda charts the four different aspects of the human mind and lays down a clear path towards mastering it. Through witty anecdotes, real-life accounts and stories from the Vedic scriptures, he gently guides readers on the road to winning their inner battle.

Tell your children about Holi, the Indian Festival of Colours, by reading this beautiful children’s picture book to them, written in rhyme with captivating illustrations, from the bestselling author of the ‘Amma Tell Me’ Series, Bhakti Mathur. 

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.

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A children’s picture book written in rhyme with vibrant illustrations that tell the story of Hanuman’s adventures in Lanka. Join the two brothers Klaka and Kiki as they hear their Amma narrate the story of how Hanuman found Sita, played a prank on the mighty Ravan, set Lanka ablaze, and carried a mighty mountain on one hand! 

Shlokas and Mantras for Kids is a perfect means to introduce your child to this living and rich culture. This book has simple shlokas and mantras for the children to chant and remember. The meanings of each shloka and mantra are also explained in an easy manner for the young minds to understand. This book is a means to let children take one small step towards learning about our thriving culture.

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.

This book contains five-minute tales which can entertain children at any point of the day. The tales are a part of ancient Indian Literature and form a perfect window into the Indian tradition of story-telling for kids. Jataka tales contain stories from the life of Buddha, which are both inspirational and educational.

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. 

The Ramayana is a crucial part of Indian literature and is the story of Lord Rama s journey. The events that are described in the Ramayana are supposed to have been a part of our history and tell us about the importance of relationships and the duties that come with it. The Ramayana is one among the two greatest Hindu epics. It revolves around the life of Rama and his loved ones. Upon reading the Ramayana, one will realize that it portrays many ideal characters like the ideal wife, the ideal brother, the ideal servant, the ideal king and the ideal father. In the story, Rama s beautiful wife, Sita, gets abducted by the King of Lanka, Ravana. From this point is where the most essential events unfold.