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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. -
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. -
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Within this extraordinary memoir, Radhanath Swami weaves a colorful tapestry of adventure, mysticism and love. Readers follow Richard Slavin from the suburbs of Chicago to the caves of the Himalayas as he transforms from young seeker to renowned spiritual guide. The Journey Home is an intimate account of the steps to self-awareness and also a penetrating glimpse into the heart of mystic traditions and the challenges that all souls must face on the road to inner harmony and a union with the Divine.
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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. -
Dear young friends! We've embarked on an exciting journey together through the wonderful stories of the Supreme Lord's various incarnations and devotees, in the first four volumes of the Bhagavatam Tales by Gauranga Darshan Das. But now, hold onto your seats because we're about to soar to new heights of excitement and sweetness as Lord Krishna Himself steps right into the pages of this fifth volume! Get ready for 32 amazing stories that are sweeter than nectar. We'll start with Krishna's birth and follow Him through His mischievous adventures like stealing butter, confusing Lord Brahma, and defeating fierce demons. You'll be completely engrossed as we relive these incredible tales together, not only from Srimad Bhagavatam, but also from Ananda Vrndavana Champu, Gopala Champu, Hari Vamsa and Garga Samhita as well, lucidly narrated by Gauranga Darshan Das, along with interesting takeaways. With eye-catching imagery, interesting flashbacks into the lives of demons, and fun activities that help you learn and grow, you will thoroughly enjoy Bhagavatam Tales Book 4. And above all, welcome to Vrindavan! -
Dear young friends! We've embarked on an exciting journey together through the wonderful stories of the Supreme Lord's various incarnations and devotees, in the first three volumes of the Bhagavatam Tales by Gauranga Darshan Das. But now, hold onto your seats because we're about to soar to new heights of excitement and sweetness as Lord Krishna Himself steps right into the pages of this fourth volume! Get ready for 32 amazing stories that are sweeter than nectar. We'll start with Krishna's birth and follow Him through His mischievous adventures like stealing butter, confusing Lord Brahma, and defeating fierce demons. You'll be completely engrossed as we relive these incredible tales together, not only from Srimad Bhagavatam, but also from Ananda Vrndavana Champu, Gopala Champu, Hari Vamsa and Garga Samhita as well, lucidly narrated by Gauranga Darshan Das, along with interesting takeaways. With eye-catching imagery, interesting flashbacks into the lives of demons, and fun activities that help you learn and grow, you will thoroughly enjoy Bhagavatam Tales Book 4. And above all, welcome to Vrindavan! -
Losing sleep over what others think about you? Or can't care less? Happiness in life nonetheless depends on what you think about yourself. Social media has certainly given us individual authorship over how we present ourselves to the world. Susceptible to live by the dictates of 'likes' and 'comments' of others, we network with the world in a carefully filtered image of ourselves. But is it truly our authentic self that we are presenting to the world? Can it cater lasting happiness and honest relationships? In this first volume of Yoga Stories, Gauranga Das takes you on an inner journey to explore your inner self, beyond the hills of expectation, through the valleys of disapprovals and beneath the layers of self-deception. Thus, bringing you closer to the home of your heart, enabling you to open the door and introduce yourself, to finally meet, the real you.About the Author
Gauranga Das is a leadership and mindfulness coach based in Mumbai. A graduate of IIT Bombay, he found his calling to become a monk to best serve society. A member of ISKCON's Governing Body Commission, he is actively involved in enhancing leadership effectiveness and governance of temples and communities globally. He is dedicated to helping people transform their hearts, improve their attitudes, establish sustainable and spiritual communities, and drive positive change in society. A multifaceted spiritualist on a mission to create a value-based society, Gauranga Das is a mindful meditation expert, strategic character educationist, sustainability and climate change warrior, and social welfare catalyst. Gauranga Das is director of ISKCON's Govardhan Ecovillage (GEV), The GEV, representing India, has won over thirty-four national and international awards, including the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Award in 2017 for its innovative model of 'Eco-Tourism as a Catalyst for Rural Development'. He has also strategized and led execution for GEV's synergistic solution for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for Climate Change and enabled GEV's accreditation to multiple United Nations bodies like the ECOSOC, UNEP and UNCCD. The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) has recognized him as an IGBC Fellow for his contribution to the green building movement. He sits on the board of the Govardhan School of Public Leadership, an institution that prepares students for the civil services exam. He has led several youth empowerment initiatives while successfully inculcating clarity in purpose, purity in character and compassion in relationships in thousands of youths globally. He is also the administrative director of Bhaktivedanta Research Centre (BRC), an initiative of ISKCON to connect working professionals, housewives and students to the academic study of philosophy, create libraries of Vedic literatures and manuscripts, and facilitate MA and PhD programmes in philosophy.
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ASTRONOMY of Bhagavata-purana and Surya-siddhanta
A Comprehensive Systematic Study of the first Two Chapters of Sürya-Siddhänta with vivid examples based on the English Translation of the Bengali version of Sürya-Siddhänta by Çréla Bhakti Siddhänta Sarasvaté Thakur concisely presented by Pävaneshwar Das- Overview of Bhägavata Cosmology: A brief description of the Fourteen Planetary Systems of our Universe with their divisions and sub-divisions.
- Vedic Planetarium: A brief description of the motion (Mean Motion) of the nine Planets (Nava-grahäs) as described in Bhägavata-puräëa.
- Introduction to Sürya-siddhänta: Brief summary overview of the First Two Chapters of Sürya-siddhänta and Chapter Twelve in the Appendix.
- Ahargana Calculations: Calculation of the total number of Days elapsed from the beginning of the Creation (Brahmä’s day) to compute the Mean position of the Planets at any given point of time/day.
- Computation of Planetary True Positions: Applying the four additional corrections based on Manda and Çégra movements of the planets to their Mean motion, one obtains their True Position in the Zodiac.
- Birth Chart of Lord Caitanya Mahäprabhu: Based on the above procedure, the birth chart of Lord Caitanya is computed to validate the Computation Procedure given in Sürya-siddhänta.
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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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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. -
Wisdom is the art of converting an experience into learning. Every experience one undergoes in the course of life is like a seed. The learning that comes out from that experience is like a tree. The biggest of trees manifest from the smallest of seeds. How easy it is to misjudge the depth of content that is stored in the tiny seed! If only we could learn to decode the hidden wisdom contained in every experience, life would become a journey of learning, rather than a series of frustrating experiences. The Wisdom Tree is a book that helps you see the world from the perspective of a learner. -
Bhagavata Tattva Vicara - A Thematic Study of Srimad Bhagavatam (The most important topics of Bhagavatam presented comprehensively in different themes) Theme 1: Appearance of Bhagavatam - Through Vyasadeva (from SB) and through Uddhava (from Bhagavata Mahatmya). Connecting the above two events with the punishment of Kali personified by Pariksith Maharaja. (Presented in sequence with reference to Timeline of the events) Theme 2: Description of the 25 Avataras in Bhagavatam - Combining 22 Avataras of SB 1.3 and another 22 Avataras of SB 2.7, we get in total 25 Lilavataras. After describing the activities of these 25 Lilavataras, there is a brief description of the pastimes of the 3 Purusa avataras, 14 Manvantara avataras, 4 Yugavataras and 3 Gunavatars and few Avesa Avataras and Vibhutis. A brief outline of Their activities and the approximate time of Their appearance. Ends with some reflections about why the Dasavatras became famous in India. Theme 3: Description of the Creation-maintenance-annihilation in Bhagavatam - Whole Bhagavatam (except Canto 1 and 10) are sub grouped in above three divisions (C, M & A) and presented the process of Creation, maintenance and annihilation. Ends with some reflections about the purpose of Creation and why Lord takes on great efforts for us. Theme 4: Chronological order of the events described in Bhagavatam - Tried to present the events of SB briefly (except Canto 10 and 11) in sequential flow and in chronology, so that there is an idea that which event happened when, and also few reflections about various reasons connected to those events. Theme 5: The Teachings of 12 Mahajanas - A brief compilation of various references of the teachings of the 12 Mahajanas (not elaborated for the no of pages were increasing).
