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Does destiny block our path to success? How can we make complex relationships thrive? Discover practical answers to these questions within the pages of DHRUVA, an enthralling narrative penned by Gauranga Darshan Das, an esteemed author, educator and monk, hailing from the prestigious IISc. Prince Dhruva's awe-inspiring journey evokes a spectrum of emotions--love, heartbreak, revenge, passion, guilt and devotion. As you immerse yourself in this gripping tale, Gauranga Darshan artfully weaves his realizations as pearls of wisdom that are refreshingly simple yet remarkably effective. With a seamless blend of storytelling prowess and practical wisdom, DHRUVA shall deeply resonate with your pursuit of organic success and fulfilling relationships. -
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. -
A maths Olympiad? Tennis coaching? Piano lessons? Clearing the boss level in that one video game? How can we stay focused! Well, Focused Minds! isn't just a book-it's a secret tool to boost concentration and become mentally strong! Bestselling author Gauranga Darshan Das weaves inspiring stories with lessons from the Bhagavad Gita, and shares helpful exercises so that you can concentrate better. Make focus your new superpower! -
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the relentless stress of the world? Do you find yourself lost in the chaotic whirlwind of daily life? If yes, it’s time to discover a path to inner peace. From Chaos to Calm by spiritual guru Gauranga Darshan Das is an enlivening journey designed to help you break free from the shackles of chaos. With a global reputation for insightful wisdom and authorship of over thirty-five illuminating books, Gauranga Darshan Das unveils a transformative road map drawn from the timeless teachings of the Bhagavad-Gita, revealing 108 life-enriching practices. In this book, find profound insights from the Gita, intertwined with real-life incidents, personal experiences and actionable practices tailored for daily life, making ancient wisdom accessible and relevant in the modern world. Through mindfulness, introspection and self-awareness, From Chaos to Calm guides you towards tranquillity with unwavering clarity and ease. Prepare to dive into this treatise and unlock the secrets to a life filled with balance and harmony. Your journey to self-enrichment begins now.About the Author
Gauranga Darshan Das, a disciple of His Holiness Radhanath Swami, is a distinguished educator and spiritual author of over thirty-five books. He holds a master’s degree in systems science and automation from the prestigious Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, India. During his brief corporate career, spanning two years, he conducted research at organizations such as TCS Innovation Labs, resulting in the publication of over ten technical papers and the filing of a provisional patent. His unique journey also led him to embrace the path of monkhood in 2009. In his current role as dean of Bhaktivedanta Vidyapitha at ISKCON Govardhan Ecovillage outside Mumbai, Gauranga Darshan Das conducts spiritual education programmes on both residential and online platforms. He is a prolific speaker and teacher, renowned for presenting timeless wisdom in a lucid and contemporary form to diverse audiences, including children, teens, professionals and educators. He travels to places in India, Australia, the United States, etc., to share wisdom in various forums, including temples, ashrams, schools, colleges and the corporate sector. He has lectured over 7500 hours and conducted over fifty online courses (www.vidyapitha.in). As an accomplished author, he has penned several study guides (the Subodhini series), storybooks, self-enrichment works (Dhruva, Disapproved but not Disowned, Answers to Life’s Questions, among others) and children’s literature (Mindful Me, Bhagavatam Tales and Gita Wisdom Tales series). He runs a monthly ezine called Bhagavata Pradipika and pens thought-inspiring articles for international and Indian Back to Godhead magazines. His dedication to the dissemination of spiritual wisdom has made him a respected figure in spiritual, educational and corporate circles -
गीतामृत १ हे पुस्तक म्हणजे भगवद्गीतेच्या अभ्यासासाठी एक मौल्यवान हिरा आहे. या पुस्तकाची वैशिष्ट्ये असे की भगवद्गीतेचा पद्धतशीर अभ्यास करताना हे पुस्तक एक मार्गदर्शक ठरेल. भगवान श्रीकृष्ण आणि अर्जुनाची अनेक नावे आहेत. संजयाने आणि अर्जुनाने या श्लोकांमधून भगवंतांची वेगवेगळी नावे घेतलेली आहेत. त्यांनी त्या श्लोकात भगवंतांचे तेच नाव का घेतले याचे सुंदर स्पष्टीकरण या पुस्तकात आढळते. प्रत्येक श्लोकाचा विस्तृत अर्थ सर्वसामान्यांना कळेल अशा सोप्या भाषेत समजावून सांगितलेला आहे. मी गेल्या काही महिन्यांपासून एक स्त्रोत शोधत होतो ज्यामुळे मला भगवद्गीतेच्या ज्ञानाचे अधिक सखोल निरुपण मिळेल. श्रीकृष्णांच्या कृपेने माझ्या प्रार्थनांचे उत्तर मिळाले. तो भावग्राही आहे. माझ्या प्रश्नांचे उत्तर श्रीमान शिक्षाष्टकम् प्रभूंच्या गीतामृत १ पुस्तकात मिळाले. प्रत्येक श्लोकाच्या अमृतमय प्रवाहात त्याचा अर्थ सहज सोप्या भाषेत सांगितलेला आहे. त्याचे वर्णन करण्यासाठी माझ्याकडे पुरेसे शब्द नाहीत. हा गीतामृतरूपी खजिना वाचून आस्वादन घेताना मी धन्य झालो. या पुस्तकासाठी मी प्रभूंजीना शतशः धन्यवाद देतो. -
Gita for the CEO makes the timeless wisdom of the philosophical classic, the Bhagavad-Gita, accessible to the contemporary mind. Condensing the relevant principles from the Gita into 10 sutra-like statements, it brings a richer, more spiritual appreciation of life, work and success. It provides principles and practices addressing daily concerns such as:- Managing stress - Be concerned, not disturbed
- Team building - Words shape worlds; watch your words
- Facing reversals - Life determines our problems; we determine their size
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GITA SUBODHINI is a systematic study guide for the Bhagavad-gita. Gita Subodhini unveils the exciting structure and flow of the Gita by giving the connections between its chapters, subsections and verses in a lucid and colourful manner. Gita Subodhini gives a bird’s eye view of the expanse and the depth of the teachings of Lord Krishna in the Gita with simplified flow charts, summary tables, diagrams, additional notes from the commentaries of acharyas, special descriptions on vital verses, along with interesting thematic compilations and many other features. Gita Subodhini simplifies the apparent complexity in understanding the Bhagavad-gita, by integrating the explanations of our great acharyas, Srila Prabhupada, Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakur and Srila Baladeva Vidyabhushana, thus catering for the taste and the needs of avid readers, scholars and newcomers. Following a similar style like that of his earlier books Bhagavata Subodhini and Caitanya Subodhini, Gauranga Darshan Das presents Gita Subodhini for easy readability and assimilation of the Bhagavad-gita and delight in the splendor of its message. -
Advice is often to benefit others, while advertisement is often to benefit oneself. Since ages, many have advertised different ways to live - mostly now defunct but the Bhagavad Gita is a true advice to humanity to face life’s challenges the right way, to choose our battles wisely. When Arjuna’s life was falling apart torn between duty and love, the Gita like a thread (called in sanskrit as sutra) inside a necklace or garland helped him to connect and support different aspects of life into one of beauty and glory. Gita Sutras weave the cloth of our life into a beautiful embroidery, a masterpiece, a master’s piece. In this book, Gita Sutras, 18 chapters are presented as visual experiences of going to a circus, a theatre, a stock exchange and with things that we relate visually, the secrets of reality are disclosed so that this wisdom is easy to remember and simple to apply. Wish you a Happy reading, reflecting & reaping this treasure! -
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 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 -
What is the secret of true love? How can we properly pass through the tests God sends us? How do we temper our hearts? What should we ask for in our prayers? We learn the answers by reading Queen Kunti's prayers, reflecting on her life and trying to empathize with her. -
शतकानुशतके मानवी जिज्ञासा पूर्ण करण्यासाठी पुस्तके हे माध्यम आहे. योग्य मार्गदर्शनाअभावी आज आपण पाहतोय की सनातन किंवा हिंदू धर्माबाबत लोकांच्या मनात अनेक संभ्रम आणि शंका आहेत. श्री प्रतीक देसाई यांनी लिहिलेले “हिंदू धर्म (संशय निर्मूलन)”, अध्यात्म, सनातन किंवा सामान्यतः हिंदू धर्म याविषयी लोकांना पडणाऱ्या अत्यंत वेधक, वादग्रस्त आणि नियमितपणे विचारल्या जाणार्या प्रश्नांची उत्तरे देतो. हिंदू धर्माबद्दल लोकांचे अनेक गैरसमज दूर करून हे पुस्तक हिंदू धर्माचा खरा अर्थ आणि सार प्रकट करते. सर्वांना ते समजावे म्हणून पुस्तक अतिशय स्पष्ट भाषेत प्रश्न-उत्तर स्वरूपात सादर केले आहे. पुस्तकात विचारलेले काही प्रश्न असे आहेत – 1) देवाने इतके धर्म का निर्माण केले जे हिंसाचाराला कारणीभूत ठरतात 2) गरजू आणि गरीबांना देण्याऐवजी देवाला दान का करावे 3) जर देव एक असेल तर सर्व मार्ग देवाकडे नेतात. त्याच देवाकडे नेऊ नका? ४) भक्तांना देवाचे दर्शन का होत नाही? … आणि बरेच काही
