Author: Anuradha Kumar
Publisher: Hachette India
ISBN: 9350093960
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
`Shesha appeared in his true form as the magnificent many-hooded snake and reared up his heads above Vasudeva, forming a protective umbrella over the child who was no other than Lord Krishna?? He was all-powerful, he was as old as the universe, he was the wise serpent-king. Sheshanaga, the endless snake, was a celestial being with the power of a deva. He carried the underworld on his many hoods and Lord Vishnu himself rested on his immense coils. Read about his multiple avatars and magical transformations?
MythQuest 6: Sheshanaga
Author: Anuradha Kumar
Publisher: Hachette India
ISBN: 9350093960
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
`Shesha appeared in his true form as the magnificent many-hooded snake and reared up his heads above Vasudeva, forming a protective umbrella over the child who was no other than Lord Krishna?? He was all-powerful, he was as old as the universe, he was the wise serpent-king. Sheshanaga, the endless snake, was a celestial being with the power of a deva. He carried the underworld on his many hoods and Lord Vishnu himself rested on his immense coils. Read about his multiple avatars and magical transformations?
Publisher: Hachette India
ISBN: 9350093960
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
`Shesha appeared in his true form as the magnificent many-hooded snake and reared up his heads above Vasudeva, forming a protective umbrella over the child who was no other than Lord Krishna?? He was all-powerful, he was as old as the universe, he was the wise serpent-king. Sheshanaga, the endless snake, was a celestial being with the power of a deva. He carried the underworld on his many hoods and Lord Vishnu himself rested on his immense coils. Read about his multiple avatars and magical transformations?
Indian National Bibliography
Incarnations Of Lord Vishnu
Author: Divya Jain
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788178061467
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
According to Hindu mythology, Lord Vishnu, the God of Preservation is supposed to be responsible for the sustenance, protection and maintenance of the Universe. To establish righteousness and destroy injustice in the world, he has incarnated in different life forms in various ages. Each incarnation has an interesting story associated with it which describes the feats of Vishnu. Such personifications are popularly believed to be ten in all though there is no upper limit to them. Children are inquisitive by nature and have often wondered why God incarnated himself time and again. In this book, each incarnation of Lord Vishnu has been presented in a manner that will be enlightening, educational and fun for children as well as grown-ups.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788178061467
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
According to Hindu mythology, Lord Vishnu, the God of Preservation is supposed to be responsible for the sustenance, protection and maintenance of the Universe. To establish righteousness and destroy injustice in the world, he has incarnated in different life forms in various ages. Each incarnation has an interesting story associated with it which describes the feats of Vishnu. Such personifications are popularly believed to be ten in all though there is no upper limit to them. Children are inquisitive by nature and have often wondered why God incarnated himself time and again. In this book, each incarnation of Lord Vishnu has been presented in a manner that will be enlightening, educational and fun for children as well as grown-ups.
MYTHQUEST 3: JAMBAVAN: THE IMMORTAL BEAR KING
Author: Anuradha Kumar
Publisher: Hachette India
ISBN: 9350093928
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
‘Jambavan came face to face with Ravana. He moved with a speed and fought with a ferocity that was unbelievable...’ He was endowed with incredible strength, he had the wisdom of the sages and he was a born leader. Jambavan, the great bear king, led the army of vanaras in their search for Sita. He helped Rama fight Ravana and even helped restore the Syamanatakmani gem to clear Krishna’s name. Read his spectacular story...
Publisher: Hachette India
ISBN: 9350093928
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
‘Jambavan came face to face with Ravana. He moved with a speed and fought with a ferocity that was unbelievable...’ He was endowed with incredible strength, he had the wisdom of the sages and he was a born leader. Jambavan, the great bear king, led the army of vanaras in their search for Sita. He helped Rama fight Ravana and even helped restore the Syamanatakmani gem to clear Krishna’s name. Read his spectacular story...
Coming Back to the City
Author: Anuradha Kumar
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789389231533
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Stories from the great metropolis--home to the young and the old, the rich and the poor, the loved and the unloved. In Parel's Jupiter Mills chawl, one of the few remaining ones in Mumbai, live many long-time residents: Pooja, restless and trapped in an unhappy marriage, finds joy in her flourishing dabba service and attempts at learning English. Pooja's husband Mahesh whose only dream is to zip through the streets in his boss's yellow Mercedes-Benz. Dr Joshi who has hidden away two paintings: one of a murder he witnessed, and the other a striking portrait of Pooja. And Vasudha, a scheming single mother who hopes to give her daughter a better life in this treacherous city. In the parallel Mumbai of high-rises live the affluent few: Suhel, a confirmed bachelor, who finds himself falling in love--first with a portrait and then its subject, Pooja. Ghatge, Mahesh's boss and an upcoming politician of dubious repute. A young and disturbed journalist Raina Gupta who opens up old wounds when she interviews veteran activist Neera Joshi about the mill-workers' strike of the 1980s and her scandalous affair with its assassinated leader. And Dr Sneha Desai, a successful but lonely radiologist, fighting to restart her sex-education classes for adolescents in a municipal school. In the Mumbai of mills and malls where everything--especially land--is at a premium, the chawl becomes the target of greedy real-estate barons and sleazy politicians, thus bringing together this interconnected cast of characters. As vast and diverse as Mumbai itself, Coming Back to the City draws us effortlessly, completely into the lives of the people who animate the maximum city, even as they are consumed by it--people caught in a web of unexpected love, desperate ambition and endless, addictive optimism.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789389231533
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Stories from the great metropolis--home to the young and the old, the rich and the poor, the loved and the unloved. In Parel's Jupiter Mills chawl, one of the few remaining ones in Mumbai, live many long-time residents: Pooja, restless and trapped in an unhappy marriage, finds joy in her flourishing dabba service and attempts at learning English. Pooja's husband Mahesh whose only dream is to zip through the streets in his boss's yellow Mercedes-Benz. Dr Joshi who has hidden away two paintings: one of a murder he witnessed, and the other a striking portrait of Pooja. And Vasudha, a scheming single mother who hopes to give her daughter a better life in this treacherous city. In the parallel Mumbai of high-rises live the affluent few: Suhel, a confirmed bachelor, who finds himself falling in love--first with a portrait and then its subject, Pooja. Ghatge, Mahesh's boss and an upcoming politician of dubious repute. A young and disturbed journalist Raina Gupta who opens up old wounds when she interviews veteran activist Neera Joshi about the mill-workers' strike of the 1980s and her scandalous affair with its assassinated leader. And Dr Sneha Desai, a successful but lonely radiologist, fighting to restart her sex-education classes for adolescents in a municipal school. In the Mumbai of mills and malls where everything--especially land--is at a premium, the chawl becomes the target of greedy real-estate barons and sleazy politicians, thus bringing together this interconnected cast of characters. As vast and diverse as Mumbai itself, Coming Back to the City draws us effortlessly, completely into the lives of the people who animate the maximum city, even as they are consumed by it--people caught in a web of unexpected love, desperate ambition and endless, addictive optimism.
How the Rama Empire disappeared 10,000 years ago
Author: Lakshmi Hayagriva
Publisher: Lakshmi Hayagriva
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
Based on exciting new scientific research that points to the existence of technologically advanced civilizations in the distant past and some obvious clues within the Ramayana itself, the author provides a thrilling retelling of a few magical episodes from the Ramayana in what is claimed to be the first non fiction version that portrays the Rama Empire as a technologically advanced society and ... for the first time in modern literary history ... also offers a plausible solution to the long standing mystery of the disappearance of the entire Rama empire which occured around 10,000 years ago. A brief synopsis of the Ramayana - The very first Ramayana - the Moola Ramayana - was believed to have been written by one of the gods of the Trinity - Vishnu - in his incarnation as Hayagriva. Incredibly, this version was written long before the incidents of the Ramayana even took place ! The Ramayana is the true story of Prince Rama - believed to be one of the incarnations of Vishnu. His aging father, King Dasharatha, bound by a promise to his second queen, Rama's stepmother, sends Rama into exile so that his stepbrother, Bharata, could be crowned the King. Rama's wife, Sita and his other stepbrother, Lakshmana voluntarily chooses to join Rama in exile. In addition to the hardships in exile, Rama had to face and prevail over the demon king Ravana's forces who were creating havoc in the region. In a cruel twist of fate, Ravana manages to take Sita hostage thus setting the stage for a horrendous final battle that literally shook the earth and heavens through the sheer ferocity of the destructive forces of sorcery and technology that were unleashed. Licence notes update : Anyone, anywhere in the world is free to make the final chapter of this ebook into a street play, radio play or stage play.
Publisher: Lakshmi Hayagriva
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
Based on exciting new scientific research that points to the existence of technologically advanced civilizations in the distant past and some obvious clues within the Ramayana itself, the author provides a thrilling retelling of a few magical episodes from the Ramayana in what is claimed to be the first non fiction version that portrays the Rama Empire as a technologically advanced society and ... for the first time in modern literary history ... also offers a plausible solution to the long standing mystery of the disappearance of the entire Rama empire which occured around 10,000 years ago. A brief synopsis of the Ramayana - The very first Ramayana - the Moola Ramayana - was believed to have been written by one of the gods of the Trinity - Vishnu - in his incarnation as Hayagriva. Incredibly, this version was written long before the incidents of the Ramayana even took place ! The Ramayana is the true story of Prince Rama - believed to be one of the incarnations of Vishnu. His aging father, King Dasharatha, bound by a promise to his second queen, Rama's stepmother, sends Rama into exile so that his stepbrother, Bharata, could be crowned the King. Rama's wife, Sita and his other stepbrother, Lakshmana voluntarily chooses to join Rama in exile. In addition to the hardships in exile, Rama had to face and prevail over the demon king Ravana's forces who were creating havoc in the region. In a cruel twist of fate, Ravana manages to take Sita hostage thus setting the stage for a horrendous final battle that literally shook the earth and heavens through the sheer ferocity of the destructive forces of sorcery and technology that were unleashed. Licence notes update : Anyone, anywhere in the world is free to make the final chapter of this ebook into a street play, radio play or stage play.
Mauri
Author: Saiswaroopa Iyer
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 9354351433
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
She wants to kill the man whom others call God. However, love unwittingly becomes an obstacle in her sworn path. With her father's death shattering her world, Mauri is torn away from everything she had once loved. Anger has replaced every emotion within her, and she seeks only one thing-to kill her father's killer. Even if the man is none other than Krishna Vaasudeva, the man whom people worship as God. Someone is standing in the way though, reining in her bitterness when she is least prepared for it-the rakshasa prince Ghatotkacha! But by the time love sprouts within her, Mauri has gone too far in her thirst for vengeance and has endangered Kamarupa, the high seat of the Supreme Goddess. Does Ghatotkacha realise the true intentions of his lover? Can Mauri fight her own monsters and defend the temple? Can she save herself and Ghatotkacha before both their worlds are destroyed? Can Mauri fight her own monsters and defend the temple? Can Mauri save herself and Ghatotkacha before both their worlds are destroyed?
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 9354351433
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
She wants to kill the man whom others call God. However, love unwittingly becomes an obstacle in her sworn path. With her father's death shattering her world, Mauri is torn away from everything she had once loved. Anger has replaced every emotion within her, and she seeks only one thing-to kill her father's killer. Even if the man is none other than Krishna Vaasudeva, the man whom people worship as God. Someone is standing in the way though, reining in her bitterness when she is least prepared for it-the rakshasa prince Ghatotkacha! But by the time love sprouts within her, Mauri has gone too far in her thirst for vengeance and has endangered Kamarupa, the high seat of the Supreme Goddess. Does Ghatotkacha realise the true intentions of his lover? Can Mauri fight her own monsters and defend the temple? Can she save herself and Ghatotkacha before both their worlds are destroyed? Can Mauri fight her own monsters and defend the temple? Can Mauri save herself and Ghatotkacha before both their worlds are destroyed?
Puffin Lives: Subhas Chandra Bose
Author: Anu Kumar
Publisher: Penguin Books India
ISBN: 0143331329
Category : Statesmen
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Biography of Subhas Chandra Bose, 1897-1945, Indian statesman.
Publisher: Penguin Books India
ISBN: 0143331329
Category : Statesmen
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Biography of Subhas Chandra Bose, 1897-1945, Indian statesman.
Jambavan
Author: Anu Kumar
Publisher: Orbit Books
ISBN: 9789350092866
Category : Hindu mythology
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher: Orbit Books
ISBN: 9789350092866
Category : Hindu mythology
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Mahishasura
Author: Anu Kumar
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 9350095386
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
‘He charged forward, his head lowered, his horns curved and menacing, symbolizing destruction...’ He was the much-feared asura who was more powerful than the bravest warrior on earth, stronger than the divine beings in Heaven. Mahishasura, the buffalo demon, unleashed such a reign of terror, that it finally took the combined forces of all the gods to defeat him. Read about his thrilling battles...
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 9350095386
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
‘He charged forward, his head lowered, his horns curved and menacing, symbolizing destruction...’ He was the much-feared asura who was more powerful than the bravest warrior on earth, stronger than the divine beings in Heaven. Mahishasura, the buffalo demon, unleashed such a reign of terror, that it finally took the combined forces of all the gods to defeat him. Read about his thrilling battles...