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Introduction Source: Amazon.in ISBN :    978-9387779396 Genre:  Non-Fiction/Religion Publishers: Fingerprint! Publishing Price:  Rs. 299/-  ( I got the book for review from the  publisher )

Introduction Source: Amazon.in ISBN :    978-8129151889 Genre:  Fiction Publishers: Rupa Publications India Price:  Rs. 295/-  ( I got the book for review from the  publisher )

Introduction ISBN: 978-8129147950 Genre: Non-Fiction/ Mythological Publishers: Rupa Publishing Price: Rs. 295/-  ( I got the book for review from the publisher ) Reflecting on one of Hinduism’s most popular prayer for positive energy, acclaimed mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik demystifies the Hanuman Chalisa for the contemporary reader. His unique approach makes the ancient hymn accessible, combined as it is with his trademark illustrations. Every time we experience negativity in the world and within ourselves, every time we encounter jealousy, rage and frustration, manifesting as violation and violence, we hear, or read, the Hanuman Chalisa. Composed over four hundred years ago by Tulsidas, its simple words in Awadhi, a dialect of Hindi and its simple metre, musically and very potently evoke the mythology, history and mystery of Hanuman, the much-loved Hindu deity, through whom Vedic wisdom reached the masses. As verse follows verse, our frightened, crumpled mind begin...

Introduction ISIN:  978-8129137524 Genre: Fiction Publishers: Rupa Publications Price:  Rs. 295/- ( I got this book from the  author  for a review ) On an amavasya night, eight-year-old Rhea mysteriously lands at the doors of Shaktidham, a Tantric house of worship, in a trance. Realizing that she is blessed with unusual faculties, the guru of Shaktidham, Satya, chooses her as a disciple over his own son, Krishnam, to carry on his lineage, a privilege previously bestowed only to males. But the lineage has been cursed for generations, and it is up to Rhea to either break the curse or perish in the attempt. Will she succeed in her endeavour? Will her love for Krishnam become an obstacle in her path? The Tantric Curse, an unusual story set in the world of Tantra that aims to dispel most of the myths about the practice, will keep you spellbound till the very last page. Behind the book Source: Amazon.com

Introduction ISIN:  978-8175993525 Genre:  Non Fiction / Religion  Publishers:  Fingerprint Publishing House Price:  Rs. 191/- ( I got this book from the  publisher   for a review ) The popular tendency is to deify myths, gurus, and personalities without investigating the claims thoroughly. Mother Teresa is one such name. Does Mother Teresa deserve her reputation as the most charitable person who ever lived? This book makes for a gripping but disconcerting read. ‘Brilliant, heroic, devastating’ – Dr. William Radice, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London ‘Necessary, well-documented’– The Times Higher Education Supplement, London ‘Painstakingly recorded, (exposes) the other side of Teresa’ – Irish Independent, Dublin ‘Very serious and deserves wide dissemination . . . Truly shocking’– The Irish Times, Dublin ‘Explosive’– The Asian Age ‘Written with painstaking care’ – The Telegraph, Kolkata ‘Dr. Chatterjee t...

Introduction ISIN:  978-9380914879 Genre: Non-fiction / Religion Publishers: General Press Price:  Rs. 250/- ( I got this book from the author   for a review ) The Gita Way' is an irreligious take on the tenets of the Bhagavad Gita. Without delving into either mythological or God-centric discourse, the book attempts to understand and explain various insights from the Gita through, in the author's words, derived theory and application. 'The Gita Way' attempts to shed light on matters of self-realisation, and identifying and following the path to achieve the purpose of life. Within the framework of Vedic philosophy represented by Gita, this book explores: • How to discover the swa-bhava, the inherent natural strength of our real-self? • Is my profession aligned with my swa-bhava? What is my purpose of life? • What is the real meaning of moksha, the liberation? How the realization of individual purpose leads us to attain supreme purpose we are born to achie...