Introduction
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ISBN: 9788184001983
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Genre : Fiction/ Devotional
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Price: Rs. 199/- ( This book has been sent by the publisher for a review)
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Publishers: Random House Publishers
We all
believe there is some super power in this world who is responsible for
everything around us including our survival. Some people call him Ram, some
worship him as Krishna, while some as Sai baba and there are few who call him
Lord Venkateshwara. His temple is located in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh and till
date He is known to be the richest God in the while world as the amount of
offerings He gets in a day are huge. For me this book is in loving memory to
all those summer vacations spent there, under His shelter and to all the
lessons learnt under His guidance.
Behind The
book
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About the
author
Kota Neelima
is currently the editor for The Guardian, New Delhi. This is her 3rd
book and the 1st in devotional category. To know more about her
please click here.
Me thinks
Since the
time I can remember I have been visiting Tirupati in every summer vacation. For
me it was more of a holiday destination as I would get to meet all my cousins
have no one to scream at me if I were doing mischief, have loads of fun and
frolic. I also remember giving my hair there for some religious beliefs. I
never took it all seriously until the day when I was 10 my mother gifted me a
story book from there which was on Lord Venkateshwara ( Tirupati’s main deity)
‘s life. It was a picture story book adding to my imagination. Since then my
views had a paradigm shift about my yearly visits there. The story had a
profound effect on my conscious and hence when I got the opportunity to review
this book it was definitely a huge YES for me for many reasons.
I have
always believed that though we come alone on this earth and leave alone from
here, we always need a guide to take us through this journey of life. And as it
is said blessed are those who are able to find such a Guru who can accompany
them through the ups and downs of life holding their hand firmly. This book
comes across as one such guidance as it answers all the questions one might
have about life.
The book
begins with a foreword by the Hon. Head Priest of TTD , setting up the tempo
for what the reader can expect in the further pages and not once has it been
dull or a boring moment. With his poetic words, the author has managed to
transform us into a different world altogether where we are surrounded by the grace
of Shri Lord Venkateshwara. In life there are times when we reach a phase where
we are confused about what to do next. At such times books like this act as a
guiding light for us taking us to our destination.
If I were
asked to describe the experience of reading this book in one word it would be –
Life changing. It surely changes your life, the way you look at things around
you, your loved ones and most importantly it changes the way you look at life.
Reading this book is a heavenly experience , a recommended read for every
spiritual soul who has just began the journey on the path towards spirituality.
Foodie
Verdict
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Tirupati
prasadam is how this book is like - yummy!! Reminds you of Lord Venkateshwara.
This
book has been received from Random
House for review