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A study manual to learn the practice of Yoga, this book, written almost 4,000 years ago by Patanjali, has been a time-tested classic on the theory and practice of Yoga. Translated by Swami Vivekananda, this edition of Patanjali''s Yoga Sutras includes the Sanskrit text and an in-depth commentary on each sutra. If you are one who is seeking the spiritual path, then this book, with its timeless wisdom, is perfect for you. The classic sutras cover yogic teachings on topics like ethics, meditation and physical postures. They provide the reader with directions on how one can deal with situations in their everyday life. This book, by decoding the sutras or the thought-threads, will help in mastering the mind to achieve physical, mental and emotional harmony.

After class hours, or whenever I was free, I would slip into the library and sit amongst these hundreds of books, reading them, arranging them, cataloguing them or just being with them. Here I made many lifelong friends.'' There are many who as they grow older, long to reach out to their friends from school. And then there are others who are lucky enough to have friends from school as a constant presence in their life. As we grow older and embrace (or at least try to) the myriad aspects of adult life, we often like to look back at our school days and reminisce about ''simpler times''. The bonds we make in school are some of the most cherished relationships of our life, and are often what brings us solace on a hard day. In My School on the Hill, Ruskin Bond brings us a collection of short stories that remind us of the beauty, the excitement, the joy, the confusion and the love we felt as schoolgoing children. From cricket matches in random empty fields, to Boy Scouts adventures, to finding peace in the quiet school library-this book has something for anyone looking for a moment of joy

Winning tips from the master strategist Chanakya Is winning important for you? If the answer is 'yes', then this book is the one to teach you the ways, processes and methods. You will be guided by none other than the greatest strategist who has guided mankind for ages-Chanakya. A kingmaker, a leadership guru, a teacher, a statesman, the creator of the golden era of India, he knew how to be a winner and make others winners too, under any circumstances. Picking up the gems of ideas and practical formulas from Kautilya's Arthashastra and Chanakya Neeti, the bestselling author of various Chanakya books, Dr Radhakrishnan Pillai, interprets the ancient wisdom in various modern-day scenarios to guide you towards success. Be it personal, professional or organizational problems, this book will guide you at every stage, to learn the art of winning- the Chanakya way!

Healing is something which only Divine Mother does. Healing is something which only Mother Nature does. I am simply someone who is getting the opportunity to deliver some right messages. And that's what it really is and that's what I feel in my bone. I am not saying this to humour someone or to appear in a certain way; this is how I actually feel every single day. -Om Swami Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to be born in the era of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, Buddha or other enlightened beings? Most of us have felt the sublime grace of God in our lives and yet, a lot of us have not known how everything stands still in the presence of an awakened being. We have heard but rarely witnessed how in the presence of a true master, our struggles and hardships dissipate like dew upon sunrise. Until now. In this book, people from diverse backgrounds share mystical and mind-boggling stories of miraculous events that have transpired in their lives with the advent of Om Swami. This is not some distant past but happening in front of you right now. Bear witness to the power of sadhana, tapas and truth. See for yourself what happens when you invoke the ancient mantras and put them to use.

Laxmikant-Pyarelal's music is played, every hour if not more frequently, in every nook and cranny of the country, over two decades after they stopped composing together. It also finds due place globally, wherever Indian music is loved. Today, Pyarelal has his own global standing, and is the only Indian composer to have a symphony registered in his name. This book encapsulates what can only be called the 'Musical Universe' of Laxmikant-Pyarelal. Here is a duo known as much for incomparable range and quality as for unmatched popularity and quantity; as much for intimate associations with lyricists, singers, filmmakers and stars as for giving career breaks and breakthroughs to so many; as much for chartbusters from the 1960s to 1990s as for leading in the list of re-created songs today. From teenage musicians to being the composers of over 500 films, their journey is truly incredible in every aspect. They are admired by international as well as Indian classical maestros.

Did you know that you need a Hayagriva to slay a Hayagriva?Or that living beings can be created from something as gross as ear-wax or sweat?Or that the way you pronounce a Sanskrit word can change your destiny, turning you into a buffalo instead of a queen?Demons and Demonesses of Hindu Mythology takes you millions of years back in time when beings as tall as mountains walked the ground, their every stride causing earthquakes and tsunamis; when they stayed in their mother's wombs for thousands of years before being born; when they transformed into lions or buffaloes or elephants in the blink of an eye and when encountering beings with five heads, three legs, twenty arms or indeed torsos without heads was not an exception, but the norm.Plunge into the Garbhodaka Ocean where it all started and immerse yourself in the stories of some of the most exotic, magical and powerful asuras and rakshasas in Hindu mythology.This book contains stories of some of the most intriguing asuras and rakshasas of Hindu mythology-from Mahishasura and the infamous ten-headed Ravana, to lesser-known demons such as Jalandhara, the five-headed Mura and the headless Kabandha.The book serves as a great read for children and young adults with a curious mind to know about the intriguing myths and legends connected with demons and demonesses.Each chapter is bursting with stories, facts and trivia that provide insight into various asura and rakshasa stories.It contains both known and unknown myths and legends of Indian mythology.

India's South Asia policy, by its very nature, has to be extremely dynamic and nimble. The Narendra Modi government has also articulated an ambitious 'Neighbourhood First' approach and has invested significant diplomatic capital in it over the last few years. But the underlying factors that havetraditionally framed India's difficulties in getting its neighbourhood policy right remain as potent as ever. Against this backdrop, Politics and Geopolitics brings together some of the finest thinkers in the country to deliberate on the gamut of political, diplomatic and economic issues that India is facing in its neighbourhood beyond Chinese hostilities and the perennial lack of trust with Pakistan. Each chapter provides an overview of the last few years under the Modi government and evaluates the state of the relationship as it exists today, touching upon the main areas of disputes and charting out a way forward for the bilateral engagement.

Have you been struggling to stay fit your entire life? Tried every fad diet, supplement and health tip, only to lose both money and sanity? Tired of fitness lies and quick fixes and want a solution that actually works? Then, this book is for you!There are three types of people: First, those who stay fit and healthy; second, those who want to but have realized it's easier said than done; and third, those who eat all they want, for you live only once. This book is for people across all these categories.The biggest threat to a fitter world is not lifestyle ailments such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, but online fitness and well-being 'influencers' who spread misinformation and myths about what you should eat and how you should exercise. Some say carbs are the enemy while others blame fats. Others will tell you that cardio is the best exercise for losing weight.