Author: Raghavan Srinivasan Publisher: One Point Six Technologies Pvt Ltd ISBN: 9390463696 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 229
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The fourth century BCE is full of dangers and opportunities. Old republics are giving way to empires and cities. ‘Naastik’ sects are challenging the established varna system. The intellectual life of India is bristling like new shoots after the monsoon. The domination of the Kshatriyas and the Brahmanas is being challenged. State power is up for grabs. And the Macedonians are at the gates! Most people believe that Bharatavarsha is only a dream. But not the Yugantar, a brotherhood of the wisest and most selfless thinkers of ancient India. Interesting turn of events bring ordinary people from different parts of the subcontinent into the fold of the Yugantar -- a rebel blacksmith from Ujjayini, a Siddha doctor from Madurai; a doughty mariner from Muziris; a trader from Pataliputra and a widow nun from Kaushambi. They represent a microcosm of the sub-continent. Each of them is drawn towards the Yugantar by a strange turn of events. Each has a prowess which the Yugantar can mould into a formidable force. They converge in Takshashila, the centre of learning and transformation. This is the story of how their wit and determination contribute to a united Bharatavarsha.
Author: Raghavan Srinivasan Publisher: Leadstart Publishing Pvt Ltd ISBN: 9356676151 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 265
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This is the first volume of a 2-part series, a bio-historical fiction, centred in Madras and covering a period of 4 decades from the late 1920s. Raju, the main protagonist, was born a posthumous child. After losing his other parent at the age of 15 and tossed from one school to another and later from one job to another, he finally finds his home in the historic, but rapidly modernising city of Madras. Disgusted with the Endowment Department’s collusion with an artefact thief in his first job as a Temple Inspector, he shifts to a job as a Tea Salesman in a multinational company in Madras. The artefact thief happens to be Sankar, his childhood nemesis. Gaining insight from his earlier encounters with Sankar, Raju’s keen mind takes him into the dangerous realm of international antique and gold smugglers. His first mentor, Natarajan, guides him in his risky endeavours to put Sankar behind bars. It will take a lot of innovation and tenacity for Raju to make a breakthrough in the investigations. While one part of him is a daring investigator, the other part is a loving husband and father, a hard working employee and a caring friend to his other childhood friends, the communist-minded Sekar and the fickle Ganesan. The main storyline has two parallel narratives. The first is related to the growth of Madras and the other with the behind-the-scenes twists and turns in Tamilnadu
Author: Raghavan Srinivasan Publisher: Leadstart Publishing Pvt Ltd ISBN: 9354582230 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 242
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When Rajaraja Chola ascended the throne, the land of Tamils entered upon centuries of grandeur. He left behind a stupendous legacy, which has not lost its sheen even after a thousand years. During his regime, we see powerful productive forces at work, newly liberated by the advances made in manufacturing and trade. Through interesting facts and riveting analyses, the reader can vividly experience the tumultuous developments of this perioud. It bring to life the social, political and economic underpinnings of that time - expansion of agriculture, rise of nagarams, maturing of self-governing corporate bodies, phenomenal increase in inland and overseas trade networks, and overall strengthening of the administrative and military apparatus, which would later bring South-east Asia under its influence. Equally important to the stability of the empire was the compelling iconography of Saivism, which this book presents in a sublime and engrossing style. Written by Raghavan Srinivasan, the author of Yugantar, this book recreates the history of a South Indian king and his imperial empire, in a form that would appeal to the academia and the wider public audience alike. "A rousing attempt at piecing together the lives and times of the Tamil country's most remarkable medieval personality, Rajaraja Chola, who despite the rich artistic legacy, plethora of inscriptions and maritime amnbtions, has remained an enigmatic figure." - SHARADA SRINIVASAM, Professor, School of Humanities, National Institute of Advanced Studies.
Author: Shreyas Bhave Publisher: One Point Six Technology Pvt Ltd ISBN: 9352010833 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 449
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Bharatvarsha, Land Of The Aryas: 272 BC Bindusar, the second Samrat Chakravartin of all the Aryas, rules the Indian sub-continent from his capital, Patliputra. Fifty years previously, his father, Chandragupta Maurya, had laid the foundations of this vast Samrajya, guided by the famed Guru, Arya Chanakya. But the pinnacle of the Empire’s wealth and glory has now passed… As the Samrat’s health declines due to .a mysterious illness, problems and factions, in-fighting and rebellion, raise their heads across his realm. There is no clear successor as the ninety-nine sons of Bindusar vie to ascend the throne. Bharatvarsha waits for a warrior-king to rise up and lead the Empire once again. Can young Prince Asoka, least favoured of Bindusar’s sons, take on his grandfather’s mantle? Can Radhagupta, a mere Councillor at Court, be the inspiration Chanakya was to his Emperor and his people? Book I of the epic Asoka Trilogy revolves around the haunting question: Who will be the next Samrat of the revered land of the Aryas? The first book of this riveting narrative captures the decline of a golden age, the upsurge of greed and chaos, the dark aspirations of royal heirs, and the dramatic events in the remarkable life of a man of destiny.
Author: Dr. Abraham Kovoor Publisher: Jaico Publishing House ISBN: 8172243316 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 286
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Begone Godmen! describes Dr. Kovoor's encounters with assorted fakes attempting to cash on the credulity of their victims. It is a work of detection and exposure, as enjoyable a any thriller, and a warning against the bogus gurus the reader may come across.
Author: G. Francis Xavier Publisher: Jaico Publishing House ISBN: 8184957696 Category : Self-Help Languages : en Pages : 118
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Do you find it difficult to cope with life sometimes? Or feel there is no light at the end of the tunnel? Find your answers to life’s challenges with 100 Inspiring Stories to Enrich Your Life. This valuable collection of stories will recharge your everyday routines and activities with focus, energy and meaning. A quick and interactive read, it questions your existing beliefs and reveals the secrets to inspired living. Test your critical abilities, your values and judgment in different circumstances. With deep messages for every reader, these rich, short stories will give you courage and vision for a fulfilling life. They will help you judge right from wrong; the good from bad. Read 100 Inspiring Stories to Enrich Your Life to become a spiritually evolved, high-achieving and well-rounded individual. Dr. G. Francis Xavier is a trainer and author of international repute. He is a gold medalist with a doctorate in self-improvement. He has worked in prestigious capacities at several educational institutions across India. He was formerly the Financial Adviser to the Asian Confederation of Credit Unions (ACCU), Bangkok. He now conducts the popular Trainers’ Training Program, both in India and abroad. Dr. Xavier is the author of more than 15 books on diverse subjects. His inspirational stories have been translated into eight Indian languages.
Author: Om Swami Publisher: Harper Collins ISBN: 9353574110 Category : Self-Help Languages : en Pages : 192
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'A random act of kindness needn't always be a material offering. Even a word of encouragement, a compliment, a helping hand can be equally, if not more, profound. Make such acts a habit and Nature will reciprocate in kind.'In his latest book, bestselling author Om Swami suggests a definitive means to achieving true happiness: through kindness. In his signature candid style, he clarifies that the only way one can be successful in the quest to achieve happiness for oneself is to first spread happiness and show kindness to others. With real, inspiring, life-changing anecdotes, Om Swami goes on to illustrate how compassion and gentleness are intrinsically connected with humanity. The Book of Kindness will help you understand, practice and master kindness, the key to inner bliss and fulfilment, and the only means to attain the happiness that you seek.
Author: Samarpan Publisher: Harper Collins ISBN: 9352640160 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 188
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Evocative, expansive and intensely spiritual, Carving a Sky explores the necessity of space in a human's life that leads one to attain intellectual and emotional fulfilment. It narrates the story of a monk and a passenger on a train who discuss the meaning of existence and the roots of a person's strength, growth and freedom.Deeply embedded in Hindu scriptures, this book will be an invaluable guide in your life's journey.
Author: Anirudh Kanisetti Publisher: Juggernaut Publication India ISBN: 9789353451608 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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This painstakingly researched forgotten history of India will keep you riveted and enthralled. You will never see the history of the subcontinent the same way again. The Chalukyas, Pallavas, Rashtrakutas and Cholas dynasties, and animates them with humanity and depth.
Author: G. Francis Xavier Publisher: Jaico Publishing House ISBN: 8184950284 Category : Self-Help Languages : en Pages : 145
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This is one of the many inspiring books from the renowned “Motivator” Dr. G. Francis Xavier. Evidently, this harvest of stories has been gleaned from lands he visited and books he read. Xavier, who conducts full-house personal growth courses has brought out this compendium in an interactive form, making the reader give the answers at the end of the story, which is a novel approach. Stories and examples are the best way to inspire, and this volume can be gifted to anyone. It is useful for preachers, speakers and teachers. The book appeals to readers of all ages except the morose and irredeemable negaholics (negative thinking addicts) and anti-reading teenagers. It has stories to inspire and promises uninterrupted chuckles till the end. There are also quotations on success.
Author: Raghavan Srinivasan
Author: Raghavan Srinivasan
Author: Raghavan Srinivasan
Author: Shreyas Bhave
Author: Dr. Abraham Kovoor
Author: G. Francis Xavier
Author: Om Swami
Author: Samarpan
Author: Anirudh Kanisetti
Author: G. Francis Xavier