Embark on a captivating journey with Babur: The Quest for Hindustan, where the narrative resumes with Babur’s daring campaign in Bajaur. This meticulously researched biography continues to challenge the conventional portrayal of Babur, offering a nuanced view of his ambitions and complexities. Drawing from the rich Persian manuscript of the Baburnama and other primary sources, this book is a pivotal addition to Babur’s biographical genre, essential for anyone seeking to understand the enigmatic ruler’s legacy. Discover the multifaceted world of Babur, where history and intrigue intertwine.
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God’s Own Empire
In 1750, at the height of his power, Marthanda Varma made a momentous decision. He decided to hand over the kingdom to Lord Ananthapadmanabha, the reigning deity of the kingdom of Travancore. In future, he decreed that he and his heirs would rule over the kingdom as the ‘dasas’ of the deity. It was the culmination of Varma’s illustrious career as a military leader and statesman.
When Marthanda Varma ascended the throne of Travancore in 1729 as a twenty-three-year-old, it was a kingdom embattled on every front—be it feudatories within the kingdom, rival kings outside or European powers beginning their pursuit of colonies in India.
Varma played a pivotal role in consolidating the royal family’s hold on the kingdom, expanding the kingdom’s boundaries by fighting off external rivals and even fending off the Europeans. He defeated the Dutch in the Battle of Colachel in 1750 and ended Dutch colonial aspirations in India.
God’s Own Empire by Raghu and Pushpa Palat, presents the extraordinary story of Marthanda Varma. Well-researched and accessible, it is the remarkable story of a remarkable man.
Bhairavi
A horrific attack on the Rashtrapati Bhavan has brutally killed hundreds of people. And Riya Chaudhary finds herself in the clutches of a barbarous clan that will go to any extent to realize its plan of Ghazwa-e-Hind.
Ravana has begun the Kaal Yagna to awaken Anishtatri—the ancestral goddess of Asuras. After many bloody offerings, Ravana is preparing to offer the final sacrifice — his beloved queen Mandodari. The completion of this yagna shall yield unthinkable results.
The daitya guru Shukracharya and his daughter Devyani are travelling through the jungle—a region lorded by Dandak, the savage grandson of Ikshvaku. Here, they become victims of an appalling tragedy, the echoes of which shall haunt the universe till the end of time. Even the avatar of Lord Vishnu himself shall not be able to escape Shukracharya’s curse.
What is the Puranic mystery hidden in the ashram of the Maha-Tantaric Bhairavi Maa? What is the lord of all the malevolent energies in the universe Ekaksh Aghori’s diabolical plan that aims to restore Asura supremacy in the world?
Lores of Love and Saint Gorakhnath
Comprising four folktales, Sorthi-Brijbhar, Bharthari-Pingla, Heer-Ranjha and
Saranga-Sadabrij, the book is an anthology of stories influenced by the life, time and teachings of Yogi Gorakhnath—an eleventh-century saint—who propounded an inclusive religious philosophy that laid the foundation of the Sufi and Bhakti movement in India.
Initially, the yogis (mystics) of the Gorakhnath sect would sing these ballads on the tune of the sarangi and move door to door for alms. Originally, these stories existed in the oral tradition passed down from generation to generation in the form of ballads. The ballads are full of fairies, genies, witches, magic healers, witch doctors and ghosts besides angels in the form of Peer Baba (hermits) and sages. Over the decades and centuries, these stories have inspired folklorists, theatre artists and nautch parties to perform in melas (community fairs), religious events and marriages.
Made of Rivers [Revised and Expanded]
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Now revised and expanded with new poems, this raw and poignant collection takes readers on a journey through the winding currents of self-discovery, transformation, and healing, culminating in a glistening sea of love and redemption.
the love that is meant for you
will always find you –
the river
always finds
the sea.
— inevitable
Emory Hall’s debut poetry collection, Made of Rivers, intricately maps the anatomy of a river, surging with themes of loss, grief, and the sacred currents of transformation and motherhood. Brimming with magic and profound depth, Made of Rivers will wash anew all those who come to it, revealing hidden corners of the self yearning to be discovered. It explores the feminine and draws upon Emory’s own wellspring of life experiences, hardships, triumphs, and revelations. Her work sheds light on vital themes of healing and self-care, offers solace to those navigating profound loss, and strikes a chord with mothers, both seasoned and new, who find their own journey mirrored in the pages of her poetry.
Fairy Whispering: 111 Magical Practices for Connecting with the Fairies
Are you ready to embark on an enchanting journey, filled with awe, magic and wonder?
As we grow up, our belief in all things magical can fade. Fairy whisperer Karen Kay is here to remind you that magic is everywhere, miracles happen and fairies are real. They are the guardians of nature – playful, joyful, sometimes mischievous!
Fairy Whispering provides 111 simple ways to open the door to this enchanting realm and connect with the fairies, including rituals, spells, meditations and incantations. Karen encourages you to embrace your inner child and, most importantly, to have fun – in Fairyland, anything goes!
With an open mind, a love of nature and a gentle heart, you can build your own personal relationship with the fairies and sprinkle a little fairy dust everywhere you go. Fairies are closer than you think. Believing is seeing…
Your Radical Living Challenge: 7 Questions for Leading a Meaningful Life
Entrepreneur and transformative coach Marni Battista offers a unique blend of spiritual wisdom and practical exercises designed to redefine success and reignite the passion in your life.
Rooted in neuroscience, somatics, and a whole-self approach to transformation, Battista lays out seven spiritual questions that will help you to build a more meaningful life.
“Did you seek wisdom?”
“Were you, you?”
“Were you radically honest with yourself?”
“Did you busy yourself with creation?”
“Did you make time for your spiritual life?”
“Were you hopeful?”
“Did you recognize the blessing?”
Each spiritual question is brought to life by a personal story from Marni’s own Radical Living Challenge. Workbook-style exercises are woven throughout each section, crafted to help you overcome fears and resistance, define success on your terms, and design your own style of radical living.
Within each section, Battista examines the truths and fictions we tell ourselves and others as we teeter on the tightrope between love and freedom, meaning and mortality, guilt and redemption, terror and courage, hope and change.
Grow a New Brain: How Spirit and Power Plants Can Protect and Upgrade Your Brain
Growing older is inevitable, but aging can be prevented—even reversed—when you upgrade your brain, using ancient and modern science and proven anti-aging techniques, to create psychosomatic and brain health.
A healthy brain is the foundation for a healthier and more fulfilling life, and in Grow a New Brain, modern shamanic practitioner Alberto Villoldo reveals research and introduces protocols for readers to improve their brain function right now. The book combines ancient and modern science to eliminate old senescent cells, detoxify your brain and body, reduce inflammation, increase the growth of brain cells that support neuroplasticity, and more. Readers will learn:
• How to turn your kitchen into a shaman’s laboratory to make your own probiotics that repair that gut and produce neurotransmitters that balance the brain.
• How to use shamanic meditative techniques to switch on genes for health and turn off genes for illness and disease, and drawing on the science of epigenetics how to avoid being trapped in the destiny inherent in your genetic coding
• How to reverse damage to the brain caused by free radicals and restore the functioning of our mitochondria (or power centers) in our cells.
• How to increase the amount of BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) you produce, allowing you to grow new brain cells (neurogenesis) that will support neuroplasticity.
Karmic Astrology: Discover Your Soul’s Path of Reincarnation and Reveal the “Why” of Your Natal Chart
Astrology seen through the lens of karmic history offers insight into your beliefs, talents, fears, and goals, and gives deeper clarity and emotional resonance to the spiritual guidance offered in this comprehensive guide.
Our astrological natal chart placements aren’t just random collections from a cosmic lottery. They are the direct result of beliefs formed in other lives and our soul’s intention for growth and healing in this life. An understanding of our karmic history is essential to see the full picture and insight astrology offers us.
This book lays groundwork for basic fluency with astrology that include connections to karmic history not found in most books. The text explores aspects of numerology, past life experiences, and connecting to our intuition get the most out of our natal chart readings.
Lisa Wagner, a professional astrologer with over 30 years of experience, guides readers on a journey of self-discovery as she explains how a fusion of astrology and karma can unlock incredible compassion and understanding—both for ourselves and for others.
Stoic Empathy: The Road Map to a Life of Influence, Self-Leadership, and Integrity
Correct the power imbalances in your work and life with a science-backed practice that combines the rigor of Stoic philosophy with the relational impact of empathy.
Stoicism combined with empathy may sound like a contradiction in terms. But when these seemingly opposing forces are harnessed together, they have the power to change your life.
From surviving missile attacks and political oppression in Iran to leading high-stakes legal teams and negotiations in corporate America, Shermin Kruse’s journey fuels her mission to merge empathy and stoicism as tools for navigating power, justice, and human connection in every facet of life. In this eye-opening book, she offers you this radical perspective shift—anchored in up-to-the-minute research—to help you navigate life’s challenges with power and principles.
We often think of empathy as an emotional stance: we feel what someone else is feeling. But Kruse outlines a form of empathy that’s based in cognition, not emotion—a way for us to understand what the other person is thinking and feeling while keeping a distance from their feeling state—and shows us how we can strategically maneuver our level of engagement from “emotional empathy” to “cognitive empathy” in different circumstances. Then she utilizes Stoic philosophy and modern science to outline the how of emotional regulation and control. The bridge she builds between Stoicism and empathy gives us the knowledge and discipline we need to:
• Calmly assess the power dynamics of any situation
• Understand and manage our own emotions as well as the emotions of others
• Defuse danger and turn conflict into connection
• Skillfully steer a challenging conversation toward the result we want
Whether you’re a leader striving to succeed in your role with integrity, an educator seeking to guide curious minds with compassion, a parent nurturing resilience in your children, or simply facing a personal or professional crossroads, Stoic Empathy is an essential toolkit for negotiating success in every area of your life.