Ghatotkacha was the giant son of Bhima and Hidimbi. He was devoted and dutiful and helped the Pandavas win the Mahabharata war. What does his name mean? What was his role in the war? How did he die? Spiritual seeker and author Shubha Vilas has simplified this lesser-known tale of Ghatotkacha the Brave Giant 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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Ravana?۪s brother Kumbhakarna spent a lot of time sleeping, because of a boon gone wrong. Upon waking up, he ate cartloads of food. How did the boon go wrong?How was he woken up from his slumber? At whose hands did he meet his end? Spiritual seeker and author Shubha Vilas has simplified this lesser-known tale of Kumbhakarna the Sleeping Giant 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 Buffalo Demon Mahishasura performed hard penance to please Lord Brahma. Brahma granted him the boon that he would not be killed by any man nor god. Who was Mahishasura? Why did he trouble the gods? How did he meet his end? Spiritual seeker and author Shubha Vilas simplified this lesser-known tale of Mahishasura the Buffalo 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. -
Tadaka was an evil demoness who, along with her sons, disturbed the sages while they prayed and meditated in the forest. Who arrived to save the sages from Tadaka? Who were her sons? How did she die? Spiritual seeker and author Shubha Vilas has simplified this lesser-known tale of Tadaka the Evil Demoness 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. -
Kansa summoned Putana and sent her on an evil mission. Putana visited Gokula transformed as a lovely woman. Who was Putana? On what mission did Kansa send her? Did she succeed? Or not? Spiritual seeker and author Shubha Vilas has simplified this lesser-known tale of Putana the Poisoned-Milk Demoness 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. -
Lord Vishnu takes various avataras to rid the Earth of evil. Why did he appear in his Narsimha Avatar? What did Narsimha Deva look like? Why did Hiranyakashipu hate Vishnu? Why did he hate his own son? -
Lord Shiva lives on Mount Kailash with his consort Goddess Parvati. Why is he called Neelkantha? What is his awe-inspiring dance called? How did he gain his immortal status? Why did he go to the Amarnath cave with Parvati? -
Indra is the god of thunder and rain. Who is Indra?۪s mother? Why is he the King of Heavens? What is the name of his capital? How and why did he test the sage? -
Brahma is the creator of the Universe. How was he born? How did he become wise? How did Brahma trick Ravana? How did he trick Kumbhakarna? Where is the temple dedicated to Brahma located? -
Vishnu is the protector of the Universe. Who is his consort? Where does he live? Who were Madhu and Kaitab? How did Vishnu get rid of them? Why is he also called Madhusudan? -
Ganesha removes all obstacles from the lives of his devotees. How did the mouse become his vehicle? What was the competition announced by Lord Shiva? What did Ganesha do to win it? Why is his name taken before any auspicious event? -
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Vakratunda Maha-Kaaya Surya-Koti Samaprabha | Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarva-Kaaryeshu Sarvadaa || This book is a beautiful collection of handpicked stories from various scriptures to enlighten you about Lord Ganesha and reveal the many facets of his divine personality. A book to pay one’ s respects to the most loved and revered deities written about in the Vedic texts. You will find the answers to all the intriguing questions and secrets about Lord Ganesha’ s life in this book. It also includes special prayers that can be offered to Lord Ganesha to attain his blessings.