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Book Stories and Fables From The Mahabharata

Download or read book Stories and Fables From The Mahabharata written by Dr. R.K. Sinha and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2021-01-19 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step into the mystical world of ancient India with "Stories and Fables from The Mahabharata" by Dr. R.K. Sinha, a captivating collection that brings to life the timeless tales of love, valor, and divine intervention. Embark on an epic journey through the pages of history as you delve into the rich tapestry of myths and legends woven together in "Stories and Fables from The Mahabharata." Dr. R.K. Sinha's masterful retelling breathes new life into these age-old stories, offering readers a fresh perspective on one of the greatest epics of all time. From the heroic deeds of Arjuna and the noble wisdom of Lord Krishna to the tragic tale of Draupadi's humiliation, this collection spans the breadth of human experience, exploring themes of duty, honor, and the eternal struggle between good and evil. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, Dr. R.K. Sinha brings the characters of The Mahabharata to life, inviting readers to immerse themselves in a world of gods and demons, kings and warriors. Each fable is imbued with timeless wisdom and moral lessons that resonate with readers of all ages. Since its publication, "Stories and Fables from The Mahabharata" has earned acclaim for its rich storytelling and profound insights into the human condition. Its enduring popularity speaks to the universal appeal of these ancient tales and their relevance in today's world. Whether you're a scholar of Indian mythology or simply a lover of great stories, "Stories and Fables from The Mahabharata" offers something for everyone. Don't miss your chance to experience the magic of these timeless tales—order your copy today and embark on a journey through the heart of ancient India. Experience the wonder of "Stories and Fables from The Mahabharata" by Dr. R.K. Sinha. Order now and discover the enchanting world of one of the greatest epics in human history.

Book Vyasa Katha

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  • Author : Nityananda Misra
  • Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
  • Release : 2022-01-30
  • ISBN : 9354355668
  • Pages : 388 pages

Download or read book Vyasa Katha written by Nityananda Misra and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2022-01-30 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We have all read Aesop's fables, Jataka tales, and the Panchatantra or Hitopadesha stories. But what about the fables from the Mahabharata? We know about the human characters, but do we know about the clever jackal, the hypocrite swan, the smart mouse, the evil cat, the lazy camel, the arrogant tree, the faithful parrot or the astonishing mongoose in Vyasa's great epic? Vyasa-Katha presents fifty-one fables from the Mahabharata. These fascinating and instructive fables are a treasure-trove of practical and political wisdom, moral values, universal truths and philosophy. Animals, birds, reptiles, fish, insects, trees, rivers, directions, life forces, death and time intriguingly teach ancient Indian wisdom. With vivid descriptions and colourful expressions, the fables exemplify the advanced art of storytelling in ancient India. Author Nityananda Misra contextualises the fables and presents a faithful and unabridged translation. Carrying insights from Nilakantha's commentary and numerous Indian texts, with a beautiful collection of twenty-four illustrations, this is a must-read for children and adults alike.

Book Vyasa katha

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  • Author : Nityananda Misra
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2022
  • ISBN : 9789354355615
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Vyasa katha written by Nityananda Misra and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Fables from the Mahabharata

Download or read book Fables from the Mahabharata written by N. Paramasiva Aiyer and published by . This book was released on 1929 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Mahabharata

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  • Author : Vignes Chandran
  • Publisher : Notion Press
  • Release : 2020-07-09
  • ISBN : 1649195311
  • Pages : 166 pages

Download or read book Mahabharata written by Vignes Chandran and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2020-07-09 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever wanted to read the Mahabharata but never ended up finishing the epic due to the sheer size of the story or the numerous characters that simply overwhelm? Have you always been curious of who the Pandavas actually were and why the Kauravas hated them so much until they resorted to deception and deceit to get rid of their cousins? Was Arjuna actually the greatest archer of all time? Or was it only because of favourable circumstances that Arjuna became known as such? Have you ever wondered how divinity himself, Krishna ended up as Arjuna’s charioteer? And what actually transpired during the battle on the holy lands of Kurukshetra that resulted in us still talking about the Mahabharata more than 5000 years later? This book will answer all these questions and more. Enjoy the greatest epic of our time, the Mahabharata, in a compact and easy-to-read version that is suitable for all ages.

Book The Beginning of the Mahabharata and Other Stories

Download or read book The Beginning of the Mahabharata and Other Stories written by A. S. Panchapakesa Ayyar and published by . This book was released on 2014-11 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling author Terry O'Brien brings together a delightful collection of fables, drawn from ancient folklore and mythology, showcasing the unique spiritual ethos of India. With a selection of stories such as 'Warriors of Old', 'How the Kauravas Were Born' and 'Sati and Shiva', this book paints a vibrant picture of ancient Indian gods, depicting them in rich and colourful detail.

Book Indian Children s Favorite Stories

Download or read book Indian Children s Favorite Stories written by Rosemarie Somaiah and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2020-04-14 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Indian fairy tales and other folk stories that the whole family will enjoy! Indian Children's Favorite Stories is a charming selection of eight Indian tales that provide an insight into traditional Indian culture. They make perfect new additions for story time or bedtime reading. Retold for an international audience, the beautifully illustrated stories will give children of all ages a glimpse into the fables and folklore of India, including tales of how Lord Krishna escapes the evil Kamsa's repeated attempts to kill him, and how the elephant keeper's daughter, Rani, humbles an unwise and unjust king by emptying his storehouses of rice. Featured Indian stories include: The Story of Rama, the ancient Indian tale of a prince's exile and return to his homeland Sukhu and Dukhu, two sisters--one kind, one selfish--and their different fates Munna and the Grain of Rice, how a good and clever girl saves her people from hunger And five more wonderful tales to delight story lovers everywhere. A glossary is also included, so that everyone can understand and appreciate the Indian words scattered throughout the stories. The Children's Favorite Stories series was created to share the folktales and legends most beloved by children in the East with young readers of all backgrounds in the West. Other multicultural children's books in this series include: Asian Children's Favorite Stories, Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories, Japanese Children's Favorite Stories, Singapore Children's Favorite Stories, Filipino Children's Favorite Stories, Favorite Children's Stories from China & Tibet, Chinese Children's Favorite Stories, Korean Children's Favorite Stories, Balinese Children's Favorite Stories, and Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories.

Book Dashavatar

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  • Author : KAMALA CHANDRAKANT
  • Publisher : Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd
  • Release : 1971-04-01
  • ISBN : 8184820321
  • Pages : 91 pages

Download or read book Dashavatar written by KAMALA CHANDRAKANT and published by Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 1971-04-01 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Puranic lore, Vishnu is the preserver of the universe and the cosmic order. The Dasha Avatar is the Puranic story of the ten incarnations of Vishnu who descends to the terrestrial world to establish stability and order, time and again. The avatars occur in a sequence – the first was matsya or fish representing life in water, followed by kurma or turtle signifying life in water and on land, then varaha or boar alluding to terrestrial life and so on. The sequence of the avatars could be taken to symbolise various stages in the evolution of life culminating in the advent of the perfect being.

Book The Golden Mongoose

Download or read book The Golden Mongoose written by LUIS M. FRNANDES and published by Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 1971-04-01 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How important is a guest who visits one's home? What could be more important than achieving knowledge through meditation? These tales taken from the Mahabharata tell of age old values that emphasize the divine status of a guest and the importance of dharma or duty above all else and teaching these lessons are simple creatures like a mongoose, a crane and a pigeon.

Book Mahabharata Stories

Download or read book Mahabharata Stories written by No Author and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2020-04-08 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Selected stories for children from the Mahabharata ranging from how the Mahabharata was written to the Mritasanjivani story, the birth of Devavrata, the palace of Lac, Draupadi's Swayamvara, the passing of Bhishma and many other equally enthralling stories from one of the greatest epics of all time. This is the second book in the recently launched From the House of Harper series which will include collections of classic Indian tales. The first book in the series was a collection of the Panchatantra stories, A Basketful of Animal Tales.

Book Tales From the Mahabharat

Download or read book Tales From the Mahabharat written by Mahesh Sharma and published by Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Mystical Stories from the Mahabharata

Download or read book Mystical Stories from the Mahabharata written by Amal Bhakta and published by . This book was released on 2004-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eight times longer than the Iliad and Odyssey combined, the Mahabharata is ancinet India's greatest spiritual epic. This selection of twenty mystical stories contains adventure, romance and intrigue, along with timeless lessons of wisdom and virtue. These extraordinary tales inspire challenge and motivate us to live up to the highest ideals and values. They also provide insights into transcendental knowledge that leads to eternal blissful happiness.

Book Four Stories From Mahabharata  Level 5

Download or read book Four Stories From Mahabharata Level 5 written by and published by Orient Blackswan. This book was released on 2002 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Four Stories from the Mahabharata are a part of the parallel narrative of the epic and tell the stories of four girl who come from different backgrounds. Sukanya is a princess, Shruvawati and Suprabha are simple girls living in hermitages while Shweta is a court dancer. What is common to them is their spirited personality, their acute sense of self respect and their ability to hold on to their principles and convictions at all costs. Love comes to each one in a different way, changing her life completely. But they all choose to take fate in their hands, living a life of courage and action.

Book Tales from a Faraway Land

Download or read book Tales from a Faraway Land written by Seba DasSarma and published by Xlibris. This book was released on 2006 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My homeland is India, far, far away from where I live today. I raised my children here and I really wanted to have them hear some of the stories that my mother and grandmother used to tell when I was a little girl. We have tried to give a glimpse into the world of stories from where I was born and brought up - stories of castles, long journeys, brave heroes and heroines, stories from the great epics Ramayana and Mahabharata, tales of great and learned Indians as well as fables and family tales. We felt that there was a need to preserve and share these tales from a faraway country with generations to come and hope that many readers and listeners may get a flavor of India and will be transported into that world through their imagination.

Book The Om Mala

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  • Author : Nityananda Misra
  • Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
  • Release : 2018-07-25
  • ISBN : 9387471853
  • Pages : 332 pages

Download or read book The Om Mala written by Nityananda Misra and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-07-25 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The OM Mala is a book (and a mala or a rosary) about just one word-OM. OM is one of the shortest Sanskrit words, and yet is perhaps the most powerful one, besides being a globally recognized mystic mantra. The OM Mala gives 84 names of OM from Sanskrit texts and explains their meanings in 109 sections or beads: 108 chanting beads and one 'sumeru' bead. Each bead offers the meaning(s), explanation, traditions, etymology, and quotations for one or more names of OM. The book covers rare names of OM like 'shrutipada' and 'rasa' as well as common names like 'om', 'udgitha', and 'pranava'. Popular meanings (like Brahma-Vishnu-Shiva) and rare meanings (like inhalation, holding the breath, and exhalation) are included. The book contains teachings and narratives related to OM from Veda-s, Upanishad-s, Smriti-s, Purana-s, Ramayana, Mahabharata, Gita, Yoga, Tantra, Vaishnavism, Shaivism, and Shaktism. Pearls on OM from poems, plays, and works on music and Ayurveda are presented. The use of OM in Yogic breathing and meditation is explained and the explanations/relevance of OM in Jainism, Buddhism, and Sikhism is briefly touched upon. The OM Mala is a mini-encyclopaedia on OM and associated concepts in Indian religions and culture.

Book Legends  Tales  and Fables in the Art of Sogdiana

Download or read book Legends Tales and Fables in the Art of Sogdiana written by Boris Ilʹich Marshak and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Jataka Tales Re told

Download or read book Jataka Tales Re told written by Ellen C. Babbitt and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collects eighteen fables from the Jatakas of India.