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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 -
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In this day and age, money, success and happiness are the mirage that mankind is chasing. The more we chase it, the farther it goes. Even when you achieve a self-set goal, the next goalpost is already in place. In the middle of it all, life goes away without making any noise. Today, as we stumble after solutions to our personal crises and stresses, and as we search for peace in our daily lives, we often find that the mind is our worst enemy. But what happens if you have in your hands a manual to show you the way the forward? In A Monk's Almanac, celebrated monk Swami Nityanand Charan Das addresses the most pressing questions life throws at to us, using a unique combination of personally tested tools and ancient knowledge from the scriptures to help readers move forward in their journey through life. -
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In the competitive work environment today, irrespective of who you are–a start-up entrepreneur, a C-level executive, a manager or an entry-level employee– if you are unable to shape up, the only option left is to ship out! This is probably why the global corporate training industry is in high demand and is one of the fastest growing sectors with a valuation of $300 billion and growth of 8% per annum. While employees joining organisations are reasonably trained for the work, they are often not sufficiently trained for the workplace. In this book, IITian-turned-ISKCON-monk, Rasikraman Das, tries to plug in this gap with a unique blend of ethics from the ancient epics such as the Ramayana and also the Bhagavad Gita as well as techniques of successful tycoons of our times such as Steve Jobs and Bill Gates. He shares success hacks for crucial workplace skills such as communication, decision making, teamwork, leadership, strategic planning, change management etc. which shall make you stand out and succeed at your workplace. Each chapter comes armed with ready-to-apply models and worksheets to use the knowledge as we go along. Be the Smarter You @ Workplace is the book you need to be your best self professionally. -
पुस्तकें सदियों से मनुष्य की जिज्ञासाओं के समाधान का माध्यम रहीं है। सही मार्गदर्शन के आभाव में आज हम देख रहे हैं कि सनातन या हिन्दू धर्म के विषय में लोग कई भ्रम और संशयों से घिरे हैं। श्रीमान प्रतीक देसाई द्वारा लिखित ''सनातन धर्म (संशय भंजन)", लोगों को सामान्य रूप से अध्यात्म, सनातन या हिंदू धर्म के बारे में सबसे पेचीदा, विवादास्पद और नियमित रूप से पूछे जाने वाले सवालों का जवाब देती है। यह पुस्तक हिंदू धर्म के बारे में लोगों की कई भ्रांतियों को दूर करके हिंदू धर्म के वास्तविक अर्थ और सार को प्रकट करती है। पुस्तक को प्रश्नोत्तर के रूप में बहुत ही स्पष्ट भाषा में प्रस्तुत किया गया है ताकि हर कोई इसे समझ सके। पुस्तक में संबोधित कुछ प्रश्न हैं - 1) भगवान इतने सारे धर्म क्यों बनाते हैं जो हिंसा का कारण बनते हैं 2) जरूरतमंद और गरीबों को दान देने के बजाय भगवान को दान क्यों करें 3) यदि ईश्वर एक है तो क्या सभी मार्ग एक ही ईश्वर की ओर नहीं ले जाते? 4) भक्त, भगवान को आमने-सामने क्यों नहीं देख सकते? ... और भी बहुत कुछ ... -
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. -
Bhagavata Pravaha by Gauranga Darshan Das presents a Quick Overview of the Bhagavatam’s stories, Philosophy and Wisdom. Its a Concise and Simplified Summary of Srimad Bhagavatam with Life Lessons. If you are a new reader of the Bhagavatam, Bhagavata Pravaha familiarizes you with the flow of the Bhagavatam’s narration, its key philosophical concepts and vital teachings. If you are a seasoned reader of Srimad Buagavatam, Bhagavata Pravaha presents a quick revision of all twelve cantos and gives you a bird’s-eye view of the entire text in one place and assists you to go deeper in your study and to help you better understand the connections between different sections. With its concise narration, simplified summary, practical wisdom and enchanting illustrations, Bhagavata Pravaha by Gauranga Darshan Das serves as an "easy start for young and new readers" and an "enlivening revision for the seasoned readers" of Srimad Bhagavatam. -
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. -
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Kamsa wants to kill Krishna, to prove the prophecy of his death wrong. Will he succeed? The book entails the gripping tales of Krishna's childhood; permeated with his adventures in the forests of Vrindavan, his gaiety time on the banks of River Yamuna, his endearing love for his cows, and the resolute faith of the people of Vrindavan in him. Dive into the fascinating world of Krishna meticulously weaved through the enthralling tales and gorgeous illustrations that are sure to captivate the young readers with its magical spell. This illustrated book is a must-have for all children! Child-friendly content The stories will instill values in children Brings them closer to Indian traditional tales Develops reading skills Comprises stunning illustrations -
Asking questions is an important part of learning as it provides a unique framework for thinking and opens doors to unexpected revelations for us. Digging into how or why things are the way they are, paves the way for enlightenment. On the contrary, keeping the doubts to ourselves can keep us from truth, thus depriving us from valuable opportunities life has to offer. As human beings, we must enquire and keep doing so. But what kind of enquiries are we supposed to make? In Ask the Monk, celebrated monk Nityanand Charan Das lucidly answers over seventy frequently asked questions-by young and the old alike-on topics such as karma, religion versus spirituality, mind, God, destiny, purpose of life, suffering, rituals, religion, wars and so on. These answers that are extremely crucial to help you, the reader, embark on the journey of self-discovery and self-realization. -
प्रश्न पूछना सीखने का एक महत्वपूर्ण हिस्सा है। यह सोच को एक विशिष्ट रूपरेखा देता है और अप्रत्याशित रहस्यों को खोलता है। चीज़ें जैसी हैं, वैसी कैसे-क्यों हैं, उन तथ्यों का पता लगाने से आत्मज्ञान मिलता है। जबकि सन्देह को अपने तक रखना सच्चाई से दूर, और जीवन, जो मूल्यवान अवसर दे रही है उनसे वंचित कर सकता है। लेकिन किस प्रकार के प्रश्न हमें पूछने चाहिए? साधू की बानी पुस्तक में, प्रसिद्ध साधु नित्यानन्द चरण दास ने युवाओं-वृद्धों द्वारा अक्सर पूछे गए – कर्म, धर्म बनाम अध्यात्म, मन, ईश्वर, भाग्य, जीवन का उद्देश्य, कष्ट, कर्मकांड, युद्ध आदि विषयों पर – सत्तर से अधिक प्रश्नों के उत्तर दिए। ये उत्तर अत्यधिक महत्वपूर्ण हैं जो सेल्फ़-डिस्कवरी और सेल्फ़-रियलाइज़ेशन में हमारी मदद के लिए हैं। -
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Dr Shubha Vilas is a lifestyle coach, storyteller, and author. He studied patent law after completing his engineering degree but finally chose the path of a spiritual seeker. He has just completed his PhD in leadership from the Valmiki Ramayana, and his thesis is considered pathbreaking in the field of leadership studies from ancient texts. Ramayana: The Game of Life is his bestselling series. He’s also the author of Open-Eyed Meditations, Mystical Tales for a Magical Life, and Perfect Love: 5.5 Ways to a Lasting Relationship. He has authored more than 30 thought-provoking books. The focus of his work is the application of scriptural wisdom to day-to-day life and addressing the needs of corporations and youth through power packed seminars. He has delivered more than 6,000 talks, inspiring more than 6,00,000 people, across twenty countries in the last ten years. He is a popular guest speaker at prestigious universities—Stanford, Princeton, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Boston, to name a few—apart from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in India. He is also a visiting faculty member at several premier business management schools, including the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) and Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Mumbai. He is on the advisory board of MIT Pune’s online education system. He has also spoken at the world headquarters of Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Samsung in the USA. -
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.
