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Bhagavatam Tales is a collection of amazing stories from the timeless epic Srimad Bhagavatam, retold by Gauranga Darshan Das. A treat for readers young and young-at-heart, this book nourishes their minds with every turn of the page. Experience the episodes come to life with colorful visuals coupled with vital values and thought-inspiring activities. The unique blend of simplicity and applicability makes Bhagavatam Tales a dear friend of every child, a faithful companion of every teacher and the heart of every school's library. -
The Gita is replete with spiritual wisdom. However, it does not appeal to many people, especially children, who fail to understand the meaning and essence of its shlokas. This book strives to get across the meaning of key shlokas from the Gita by presenting them with appropriate stories. The stories have been carefully selected from ancient scriptures, Puranas, epics, and folklore, and are accompanied by eye-catching illustrations. ‘Bhakti – Devotion’ is the first book of the series titled Gita Wisdom Tales, which comprises five books in all. -
Who is Krsna - really? Is He the mischievous butter thief or the fearless demon-slayer? The enchanting flute-player or the wisest of teachers? The dearest of friends or the Lord of all worlds? He is all that... and much more! In this heart-touching and vibrantly illustrated exploration of the 64 Qualities of Krsna, author Gauranga Darshan Das presents the limitless charm of the Supreme Lord. Primarily based on the Bhakti Rasamṛta Sindhu by Śrila Rūpa Gosvāmī, this book is also enriched with handpicked stories from other scriptures, and practical lessons to help you not just read about Kṛṣṇa- but truly connect with Him. Each quality is like a precious jewel, inviting you to move beyond admiration to genuine devotion seeing Krsna as a loving guide, a cherished friend, and the most endearing Person in the universe. Whether you're a curious child, a thoughtful teen, or a sincere seeker in search of meaning, this book will gently lead your heart closer to Kṛṣṇa- and help you discover that He's been waiting in your heart all along -
Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahaprabhu gifted the world Šikşaştakam, eight profound verses that glorify krsna-bhakti, especially the chanting of Krsna's holy names. These sacred verses encapsulate the entire journey of devotion-from sādhana (practice) to sādhya (perfection). Spoken by Caitanya Mahaprabhu in the depths of divine love, they offer guidance for devotees at all levels. -
Bhagavatam Tales is a collection of amazing stories from the timeless epic Srimad Bhagavatam, retold by Gauranga Darshan Das. A treat for readers young and young-at-heart, this book nourishes their minds with every turn of the page. Experience the episodes come to life with colorful visuals coupled with vital values and thought-inspiring activities. The unique blend of simplicity and applicability makes Bhagavatam Tales a dear friend of every child, a faithful companion of every teacher and the heart of every school's library. -
BHĀGAVATA SUBODHINĪ unveils the exciting structure and flow of Srimad Bhagavatam Cantos by giving the connections between the chapters, sections, subsections and verses, in a concise and colorful manner. In this multivolume series, Gauranga Darshan Das attempts to simplify the apparent complexity in understanding the Bhagavatam, by uncovering and integrating the explanations of Srila Prabhupada and the previous acharyas, and thus caters to the taste and need of avid readers, scholars, and even newcomers to the Srimad Bhagavatam. The TENTH CANTO of the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam represents the beautiful lotus face of Lord Kṛṣṇa and comprehensively describes the topic of āśraya, or the Supreme shelter Śrī Kṛṣṇa. Śukadeva Gosvāmī ecstatically describes in this longest canto, the appearance of Lord Kṛṣṇa and His pastimes in Vṛndāvana, Mathurā, Dvārakā, Hastināpura and other places. Lord Kṛṣṇa’s unlimited transcendental attributes, His amazing reciprocations with the love of His devotees, and His compassionate deliverance of those who were inimical to Him, as described in this canto, are the worthiest subject matters for one’s contemplation. They constitute the most precious gift for the devotees to absorb themselves in Lord Kṛṣṇa’s glories. About Author : Gauranga Darshan Das (www.gaurangadarshan.com) is an educator and a spiritual author of over 30 books. He holds a Master’s degree from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. He is a resident monk at ISKCON Govardhan Ecovillage (GEV), and the Dean of the Bhaktivedanta Vidyapitha, a school of spiritual studies. He regularly delivers online and onsite talks for children, teens and adults, in various forums including ashrams, schools, colleges, corporate events, and platforms like TEDx, Rotary club, DRDO scientists club and so on. He is a regular speaker on Hare Krsna TV. He has conducted over 40 online courses (www.vidyapitha.in), and has lectured over 7000 hours. He travels across India and abroad, to teach and inspire seekers. Some of his literary contributions include the ‘Subodhini’ series of study guides, 'Pravaha' series of story books, self-enrichment books like 'Answers to Life's questions', children book series like ‘Bhagavatam Tales’ & ‘Gita Wisdom Tales’, and shloka compilations like the ‘Ratnamala’ series. He runs a monthly ezine called ‘Bhagavata Pradipika’ whilst penning thought-inspiring articles for international and Indian Back To Godhead Magazines. -
SECRETS OF BHAKTI The Bhakti Tripod: How, What & Why of Bhakti Would you like to unlock the secrets of spiritual relationships and tackle distresses? Are you curious to experience the transformative power of association with devotees? Do you long to know how Lord Krishna reciprocates with your services? "Secrets of Bhakti," penned by spiritual author Gauranga Darshan, transcends being just a book; it serves as a gateway to spiritual fulfillment and divine friendships. "Secrets of Bhakti" is the second book in the Bhagavata Viveka Series - Practical Wisdom from Bhagavatam Stories. Anchored in the Bhakti Tripod, "Secrets of Bhakti" opens doors to the core practices of bhakti, enriching your spiritual life with profound insights into sacred truths. Whether you are keen to deepen your spiritual practice, or simply beginning to uncover the beauty of devotion, this book gently nudges you towards a deeper understanding and connection with your spiritual journey, welcoming you to embrace the Divine with sincerity. -
About the Book A BOOK THAT ENCAPSULATES TIMELESS WISDOM FROM INDIAN MYTHOLOGY, SCRIPTURES AND EPICS How did Ganga come down to the earth? Why is Hanuman’s idol orange? Who tried threading an elephant through the eye of a needle? How did Krishna steal a pot of sweet rice for his devotees? Epic Tales of Wisdom takes children on an exciting, enlightening, vivid and imaginative adventure through the epics. The stories bring to life a world inhabited by gods and goddesses, sages and saints, demons and monsters and others. This precious treasury of stories helps them evoke interest in the scriptures and sets the foundation of love for God’s creation. Retold by godman Nityanand Charan Das in a child-friendly manner the stories allow kids to explore, perceive, comprehend and inspire their curious minds. The subtle lessons in the book capture timeless wisdom from Indian mythology and offer valuable insights on how to get through the rough and tumble of life. Nirzara Verulkar’s illustrations add zing to this book of educative, entertaining and enlightening tales that aspires to make kids spiritually richer and morally and socially stronger. About the Author Nityanand Charan Das, now an author of national bestsellers Icons of Grace, Ask the Monk and Bound by Love is a practicing monk at Sri Sri Radha Gopinath Temple ISKCON Chowpatty Mumbai for the last 16 years who wishes to help the current urban scenario by aiding people in leading a life of purpose, fulfilment and satisfaction. He also specialises in guiding today’s youth including children and teenagers to reconnect with their roots and lead a simple yet happy life. Coming from an army background, his childhood desire was to become an army officer. But Krishna had other plans for him and orchestrated his life beautifully. Life led him to fail the NDA interview despite being one of the best in the group, to being an engineer instead, and eventually, becoming a monk when he was just 24. His divine radiance can be felt far and wide: his lectures are heard in every major city of India and in more than 50 countries across the globe. -
Observance of Vaisnava etiquette is an ornament, which makes a devotee beautiful and attractive in the eyes of God and in the eyes of the world. It is therefore very important for all devotees of the Lord to be well-versed in the matters of such etiquettes and lifestyle. This work is a humble attempt to present standardized norms of devotees in India. -
Who are we – bodies or souls? How can we know God? What is the role of a guru or teacher? When and why does God appear on earth? Is He partial? If so, how? If not, why does He support His devotees and kill the demons? In this volume of Gita Wisdom Tales titled Jnana – Knowledge, spiritual author Gauranga Darshan Das presents simple yet authentic answers to such questions based on the shlokas of the Bhagavad Gita, intertwined with inspiring and delightful illustrations for each story. ABOUT AUTHOR : - Gauranga Darshan Das, a disciple of His Holiness Radhanath Swami, is an educator, TEDx speaker and a spiritual author of over 33 books. He holds a master’s degree from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. He is a resident of the ISKCON Govardhan Ecovillage (GEV) and serves as the dean of the Bhaktivedanta Vidyapitha. He is also a member of the ISKCON Board of Examinations and GEV Administrative Council. He regularly delivers online and residential discourses for children and adults in various forums, including temples, ashrams, schools, colleges, corporate events and platforms such as TEDx, Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Rotary Club, Hindustan Times, etc. He is a regular speaker on Hare Krsna TV. He has conducted over 45 online courses (www.vidyapitha.in) and over 7500 hours of lectures. He travels to various places in India, Australia, United States, etc. to teach and inspire spiritual seekers. Some of his literary contributions include the Subodhini series of study guides, the Pravaha series of storybooks, self-enrichment books like Disapproved but Not Disowned, children’s book series like Bhagavatam Tales and Gita Wisdom Tales, and shloka compilations like the Ratnamala series. He runs a monthly ezine called Bhagavata Pradipika whilst penning thought-inspiring articles for international and Indian Back to Godhead magazines. Find more about him on www.gaurangadarshan.com -
Prayers Inspired by Bhagavad Gita explores this timeless spiritual classic as the foundation for personal prayers. Each two-page prayer includes five features:- A picture of a beautiful Krishna deity
- A short ten-word prayer that connects with our heart
- A Gita verse in Roman transliteration
- The verse's English poetic rendition
- A 200-word prayer-reflection that dives into the verse.
- Motivation for your daily meditation.
- Booster of your faith amid life's upheavals.
- Prayerful Gita study, focusing chapterwise on key verses.
- Inspiration for composing personal prayers.
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Discover the Wisdom of Bhagavatam Tales Embark on an exciting journey to revisit the Bhagavatam Tales like never before! This workbook is your special companion to the Bhagavatam Tales series by Gauranga Darshan Das, helping you dive deeper into over 200 inspiring tales and uncover the life lessons they hold.
