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Indian Stories: Images and Thoughts
Not all those who wander are lost." -J.R.R.Tolkien India is a never ending saga and story. This ancient civilisation has amazing stories to narrate. Each tale is steeped in rich culture, history and a tapestry which resonates with those delving to discover India. The country is a cradle of several cultures, religions, art, architecture, spirituality and sciences. Several dynasties and kingdoms have attempted to be suzerains of this fabled land. But the free-willed, enterprising people have braved several storms and woven extraordinary tales. This book is segemented into four parts, Wanderlust-Discovering India by Train, Wondrous India- Discovering the lesser-known trails, Well-known Personalities, lesser-known People and lastly Wavering Mind, Wandering Thoughts. Indian history has been fashioned and shaped by both known and lesser- known people, all blessed with a robust mind. Eminent philosophers like Adi Shankara and Buddha, in quest of harmony and the Indian ethos were on a voyage. May readers too discover the spirit of India through this book. Aano bhadra krtavo yantu vishwatah -Let noble thoughts come to me from all directions. - Rig Veda
Heartbreak at Coffee Shop
“The dark does not destroy the light; it defines it. It’s our fear of the dark that casts our joy into the shadows.” – Brene Brown Perhaps the fear of darkness diminishes human joy into ever lengthening shadows. Yet the world is a beautiful place dotted with extraordinary creation and events. Light and darkness are two sides of the same coin and one cannot exist without the other. “Heartbreak at Coffee Shop” by Ravi Valluri is a series of short stories, drabbles and plays that casts the spotlight on the darker side of the coin. · Not all love stories reach their conclusion. · What happens when one paints Judas? · How do the strains of our music sound to the gods? Experience a unique point of view in an array of tales that has been woven around original stories, spinoffs and real-life instances.
Bombay Review & Other Stories
Bombay Review & Other Stories is a collection of stories inspired by real life incidents. The stories are woven around tales of drama, romance, unrequited love, unbridled ambition, avarice, murder mysteries, politics, legacies, the conflict between ethics and what is purportedly unethical, about writers (accomplished and the one’s emerging), singers and artistes, betrayal, issues pertaining to sexuality, sex change, faith, hope, and the law of attraction. The drabbles are drawn on occurrences which take place around us in our daily lives. I have been inspired by the epic Mahabharata, Panchatantra tales, and Zen stories as they capture human emotions and behaviour in totality which resonate in my stories in current days. To my mind life is a synodic curve, with upheavals, storms, vicissitudes, and great moments. Nothing is purely white or black. There is a vast shade of grey in between. Humans always have a choice before them and take the plunge. Characters like Karna, Arjuna, Dronacharya, Buddha, Ashwathama, Bhishma, Duryodhana, Shakuni, various Zen Masters and heroes and villains from Panchatantra find a place in the stories set in present times.
Divine Whispers - 365 SPIRITUAL QUOTES OF H.H. SRI SRI RAVI SHANKAR
Just for a moment, imagine yourself to be the ace archer Arjuna who upon seeing his kin, Gurus and the estimable Bhishma, slumps to the ground in the gargantuan battlefield of Kurukshetra where the blood-thirsty Kauravas were prepared to go to war to retain the precious trophy of Hastinapur. At that crucial juncture Lord Krishna, Arjuna’s charioteer, decodes the majesty of Universe by revealing the secret of his SOHUM swarupe and defogs the mind of his beloved sakha, Arjuna. Soon the fabled marksman is battled-ready to combat his cousins, having been rescued from a life of ignominy. SOHUM is the syllable of the unique rhythmic breathing technique of Sudarshan Kriya, which has transfigured ...
The Infinite Mind
“It is a man’s own mind, not his enemy or foe that lures him to evil ways,” observed Gautama Buddha. The Infinite Mind is a work on exploring the different facets and the contours of the human mind. The majesty of the human mind lies in its astonishing latent powers. Humans have set footprints on the moon, attempted to explore the universe and human body since ages but are yet to fathom the mind. During their short time on earth, the average human neglects to understand or explore the mind. Yet right from childhood humans use the mind, everyday, till death. The mind is a tool; one should learn about it, sharpen it and then see the phenomenal results that follow in the shortest possible...
Art of War to Art of Living
"In midst of chaos, there is also opportunity," were the inspiring words of Sun Tzu, the ancient military strategist of China. Art of War to Art of Living is a riveting tale inspired by the true story of an exceedingly bright and successful technocrat in China. The protagonist, a young woman, gains unprecedented success before things take a dramatic turn. She decides to follow in the footsteps of Xuan Zang, the ancient Chinese traveller who came to India in quest of pristine Buddhism and Buddhist texts. Fourteen hundred years later, with highly improved logistics, in an interconnected, webbed world, why does Xiao Ming decide to follow the arduous path of the ancient monk? Is it Buddhism or something else? "Every hurt is trying to shake you, to see whether you are strong or not. It tests your strength. It is to make you stronger." -Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Divine Whispers - 365 SPIRITUAL QUOTES OF H.H. SRI SRI RAVI SHANKAR
Just for a moment, imagine yourself to be the ace archer Arjuna who upon seeing his kin, Gurus and the estimable Bhishma, slumps to the ground in the gargantuan battlefield of Kurukshetra where the blood-thirsty Kauravas were prepared to go to war to retain the precious trophy of Hastinapur.At that crucial juncture Lord Krishna, Arjuna's charioteer, decodes the majesty of Universe by revealing the secret of his SOHUM swarupe and defogs the mind of his beloved sakha, Arjuna. Soon the fabled marksman is battled-ready to combat his cousins, having been rescued from a life of ignominy. SOHUM is the syllable of the unique rhythmic breathing technique of Sudarshan Kriya, which has transfigured the...
A Tale of Parallels
If history repeats itself, and the unexpected always happens, how incapable man must be of learning from experience - George Bernard Shaw More often than not, history has taught us valuable lessons. Yet, we humans, as a force of habit, partake in endeavours that do not always lead to a happily ever after. The Mahabharata did not end with the Pandavas winning the war. A great deal was to be learnt, even as they embark on their final journey and climb up Mt. Sumeru. A modern family's fate is intertwined and they undergo a series of events that show us that how little we learn from history. God's covenant with Noah was a commitment to maintain the inherent relationship between Creator and creation. What should mankind do when faced with an apocalyptic scenario in a modern day world? Should they follow in Noah's stead A Tale of Parallels is a collection of short stories that will engage the readers in many such unique experiences.
COVID2121
COVID2121 is a Science Fiction fantasy of how a new avatar of the dreaded COVID virus hits the world 102 years after the first COVID virus was identified in 2019 and how an ethical hacker ends up resolving the mystery of the new generation COVID virus. What has cyber security to do with virus control? Read the book to know the answers to the riddle. You will be interested to see how our lives will change in pace with the technology advancements in the next 100 years - be it AI Robotics, Genetic Engineering, Neurotechnology, Cyber Security, Environmental Degradation. This is a story of unimaginable twists and turn all happening in a span of 2 weeks, from 14th April 2121 to 29th April 2121 Read the story to immerse in the futuristic technologies.
