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Dear young friends, The Bhagavatam Tales series so far, has been able to enthrone itself in the palace of your hearts. Experience time stop as you grab this third volume, dishing out cantos 7 to 9 of the Srimad Bhagavatam across 42 nail-biting episodes, penned by Gauranga Darshan Das; a festival of flavors for the heart and mind. Experience a perfect blend of sweetness and spice as the magical episodes of child Prahläda, elephant Gajendra, Asura king Bali, the emperors of sun and the moon dynasties unfold. What more, gobble all of this while you find yourself drown in an ocean of nectar, as you marvel the Supreme Lord’s glorious incarnations of Rama, Narasimha, Kurma, Mohini, Vamana, Matsya and Parashurama. With opulent, life-like imagery and triple the fun, getting your hands off this book would be truly difficult! Get imbued with qualities like integrity, patience, inspiration, knowledge, care, cooperation and truthfulness as they organically flow into you with each turn of the page. And last but not least, you will be thrilled to attempt the activities at the end of each chapter. These activities are designed not just for you, but also for your friends and parents. So, make sure to do them and inspire others to have a go at them too. Happy reading! Narrated by Gauranga Darshan Das in a lucid language, this fusion of simplicity and applicability presents ancient wisdom to the modern needs of readers young and young at heart. A blend that runs beyond your imagination, this book is sure to become your priced possession. For all details of the BHAGAVATAM TALES Series: https://gaurangadarshandas.com/books/bhagavatam-tales/ About the Author: Gauranga Darshan Das, a disciple of His Holiness Radhanath Swami, is a spiritual teacher, and an author of over 27 books. He is a prolific speaker in the Bhakti Tradition and has delivered over 6500+ hours of spiritual discourses. He holds a Master’s degree in Systems Science & Automation form the prestigious Indian Institute of Science (IISc, Bangalore). Currently, he is the Dean of the Bhaktivedanta Vidyapitha at ISKCON Govardhan Ecovillage (GEV), outside Mumbai. He regularly conducts online and residential spiritual courses for both children and adults, in different forums including temples, schools, colleges, and corporate events. Know more on gaurangadarshan.com. -
This is an authentic retelling of Valmiki’s 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 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. -
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Aids visual learning
The captivating and bright illustrations are perfect to grasp kids’ attention, making them turn the pages to read more. This book is great for picture comprehension and color recognition.Imparts ethics and morals
The book is filled with stories that are passed down from generations and continue to fascinate young readers and adults alike. Lord Ram’s heroism and Sita’s grit and devotion symbolise the triumph of good over evil. The stories throughout the book impart moral values and teachings.Age-appropriate content
The book is carefully designed keeping in mind age-appropriate content to help your child comprehend and enjoy the pleasures of reading. Its easy and engaging illustrations, writing style and stories filled with lessons and morals make reading fun for your little one.About the Author
Shubha Vilas is a storyteller, motivational speaker and an author, who holds a degree in engineering and patent law, but he chose to leave the mainstream society to live a life of contemplation, and study scripture in depth. As a child, his grandmother regaled him with stories from the Ramayana, which captured his heart and soul, and thus began his tryst with scriptures. He started writing stories inspired by the Ramayana and how it is still as relevant to us as it was in the Treta yuga. Some of his popular works include Open Eyed Meditations, and Mystical Tales for A Magical Life: 11 Unheard Fantastic Vedic Stories which transform Vedic literature and epics into relatable stories and contemporary life lessons. Shubha has also penned down a fun-filled version of Panchatantra stories for children titled Pandit Vishnu Sharma’s Panchatantra: Illustrated Tales from Ancient India, to captivate them with beautiful illustrations, and lessons that sharpen their thinking abilities. Shubha is deeply passionate about imparting education that helps build character in children. This has led him to create a value-education module which can be incorporated into children’s existing syllabi. With this module, he guides young minds towards an inspiring life, filled with values and principles. Ishan Trivedi is an award winning Illustrator-Storyteller from New Delhi, India. After completing his Masters in Fine Arts from Lucknow University, Ishan has worked with several top children book publishers of India and abroad. His unique art style combines several traditional Indian Folk styles and presented with a contemporary taste. Some of his notable books are Boondi and Nimboda. He also enjoys sculpting and customizing action figures.
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it is Krishna who says in the Bhagvad Gita 4.9
Janma karma ca me divyam
evam yo vetti tattavatah
tyaktva deham punar janma
naiti mam-eti so’rjuna
the more we hear about the appreance of Krishna and His divine pastimes , the more assured we are of exiting the merry-go-round of birth and death and going back to him Janmashtami Wonders of the 8th Child is an attempt to evoke sublime emotions to enable a truly loving bond with Krishna through his many childhood adventures embellished with deep philosophical insights -
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Karna on Trial deftly cast away myriads of misconception about the enigmatic 'unsung hero' unveiling his true position in Vyasdeva's Mahabharata. In the Mahabharata , shalya describes Karna's valour during the final battle between Arjuna and Karna - 'Karna was like the desire tree and fulfilled the wishes of anyone who made any demand , just like birds seeking shelter from a tree. Karna always gave regardless of the consequences.Then why is Karna, in the introduction to the great epic , referred to as the trunk of a bitter tree ? this brings us to the question of what constitutes righteous conduct ?
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Karna on Trial deftly cast away myriads of misconception about the enigmatic ‘unsung hero’ unveiling his true position in Vyasdeva’s Mahabharata. In the Mahabharata , shalya describes Karna’s valour during the final battle between Arjuna and Karna – ‘Karna was like the desire tree and fulfilled the wishes of anyone who made any demand , just like birds seeking shelter from a tree. Karna always gave regardless of the consequences.Then why is Karna, in the introduction to the great epic , referred to as the trunk of a bitter tree ? this brings us to the question of what constitutes righteous conduct ? -
MONEY & MAHABHARATA by Govinda Das based on the utility wisdom of the great Epic will enlighten the readers on the concept of wealth, how to attain it, how to retain it, how to grow it and at the same time how to remain sober while it grows. Sri Krishna taught the Pandavas to be smart and good, sharp and sweet, assertive without offending and resourceful without being extravagant. Hence, Sri Krishna is called Madhava or the husband of the Goddess of fortune. Therefore, whoever follows Sri Krishna’s teaching, will certainly be like Arjuna who is known as Dhananjaya, or expert in collecting wealth the dharmik way. -
The Vedic texts are a wellspring of stories, of lessons, of tales that never get old. Here’s a special edition that curates eleven of the most interesting, unheard, and thought-provoking tales from the scriptures, the epics, and the Puranas and correlates them to our present-day situations. By presenting the complexities of these texts in a modern, accessible format, the book leaves you, the reader, richer with its glorious learnings. Mystical tales for a magical life is a wonderful, wise companion that nourishes and nurtures at any and every stage in life. -
Open eyed meditations is beautiful compilation of thoughts wherein each meditation takes you on a journey to the past, bring a secret herb to heal a problem of the present A true distillation of the ancient wisdom tips for modern lives, this self-help book uses the wisdom of Ramayana and the Mahabharata to solve your everyday problems. Beyond the storyline, something deeper is waiting to be discovered from these ancient texts. This books is an atamept to uncover the hidden layers of wealth that is cleverly packaged within the commonly known storylinesReviews -
“Deep exploration, congeent analysis, and lucid interpretation of stories from the Ramayana and Mahabharata .. this book should be on every bookshelf and in every home” --- CHRISTPHER C. DOYLE, Author “intuitive yet pragmatic, Open-eyed Meditations is a lucid and thoughtful window to mindfulness” --- NAMITA GOKHALE, Writer “A wonderful book that reveals many profound secrets through varied meditations, each of which can nurture a different aspects of your life” --- ASWIN SANGHI, Author “A unique approach to help us address issues and question that we have in our life .. useful and enlightening. Highly recommended.” --- ANIL VALLURI, PRESEDENT, SAARC & NetApp India. ‘[Shubha Vilas ] has extracted the knowledge of timeless epics, distilled the wisdom, and presented it in a contemporary form … a book you will want to read over and again to absorb the brilliant learnings.” --- ABHISHEK KARNANI, Director, The free Press Journal “Open-eyed Meditations is a book for all moods and all seasons … these are 64 gems talk to us, make us ponder, and goad us to accept … Read it and digest it for a better life!” --- HITAL R. MESWANI, Executive Director and Board Member of Reliance Industries Ltd. -
Shubha Vilas holds a degree in engineering and law with a specialization in patent law. But in essence, he is an author, a motivational speaker, lifestyle coach and a storyteller par excellence. He is the author of the best-selling book series known as ‘Ramayana – The Game of Life’ published by Jaico Books. The series distills thought-provoking life lessons through the gripping narrative of the story of the Ramayana. And What Difference is There in the Colour of the Soul? His leadership seminars, wherein he addresses the crucial needs of top-level management through inspiring seminars, are popular in corporate houses. Shubha Vilas periodically interacts with the youth in premier institutes across the world, inspiring them to live a life based on deeper human values. Close to his heart is his role as a guide and teacher to school children, teaching foundational values through masterful storytelling. Traveling across the globe and meeting people from all walks of life, he teaches the importance of being governed by dharmic principles, meting out spiritual lifestyle tips and contemporary wisdom to deal with modern-day life situations. -
Pandit Vishnu Sharma Panchatantra, retold by Shubha Vilas, is an amazing compilation of moral Stories from the five books of Panchatantra, namely mitra-bheda, mitralábha, kákolùkïyam, labdhapranásam and aparïksitakárakam. With clever moral Stories and delightful illustrations, this plush hardback book is unlike any other version of the Panchatantra! Br> shubha Vilas adds to the stories his own energy and insights, and the stories are brought to life by ishan’s marvellous illustrations. Every moral lesson at the end of every br>Chapter is a practical guide for life for children and adults alike. -
Shubha Vilas, author, motivational speaker and storyteller, holds a degree in Engineering and Patent Law, but he chose to leave the mainstream society to live a life of contemplation with a deep study of scriptures. His significant readers are children and adolescents because of his natural animated style of storytelling that excites readers tremendously. Meaningful education that creates character in children is his key passion. As an educator, it was always a challenge for him to inculcate in children education that built character. This led him to successfully create a Value Education module which could be incorporated into children’s existing syllabi. With this module, he now guides young minds in the right direction, inspiring a life based on values and principles. The Panchatantra by Shubha Vilas is unlike any other story book because he adds to them his own energy and insights. Every lesson becomes a practical tip that can easily be used by not only children but also adults. Ishan Trivedi is an award winning Illustrator-Storyteller from New Delhi, India. After completing his Masters in Fine Arts from Lucknow University, Ishan has worked with several top children book publishers of India and abroad. His unique art style combines several traditional Indian Folk styles and presented with a contemporary taste. Some of his notable books are Boondi and Nimboda. He also enjoys sculpting and customizing action figures.
