Hindus have one God. They also have 330 million gods: male gods; female gods; personal gods; family gods; household gods; village gods; gods of space and time; gods for specific castes and particular professions; gods who reside in trees; in animals; in minerals; in geometrical patterns and in man-made objects. Then there are a whole host of demons. But no Devil. In this groundbreaking book Dr Devdutt Pattanaik; one of India’s most popular mythologists; seeks an answer to these apparent paradoxes and unravels an inherited truth about life and death; nature and culture; perfection and possibility. He retells sacred Hindu stories and decodes Hindu symbols and rituals; using a unique style of commentary; illustrations and diagrams. We discover why the villainous Kauravas went to heaven and the virtuous Pandavas (all except Yudhishtira) were sent to hell; why Rama despite abandoning the innocent Sita remains the model king; why the blood-drinking Kali is another form of the milk-giving Gauri; and why Shiva wrenched off the fifth head of Brahma. Constructed over generations; Hindu myths serve as windows to the soul; and provide an understanding of the world around us. The aim is not to outgrow myth; but to be enriched and empowered by its ancient; potent and still relevant language.
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Lalita Sahasranama
The Lalita Sahasranama, the sacred hymn of the thousand names of the Divine Mother, is one of the most revered texts in Hinduism. For centuries, devotees have chanted it to invoke the Goddess’s grace, cultivate devotion, purify the mind, and move towards inner freedom. Each of its thousand names celebrates an aspect of Lalita Tripura Sundari—her beauty, compassion, power, wisdom and boundless presence.
Yet the Lalita Sahasranama is far more than a devotional hymn. Beneath its poetic verses lies a profound spiritual philosophy, revealing the nature of consciousness, the structure of the universe, the symbolism of mantras, yantras and chakras, and the soul’s journey from duality to self-realization.
In this illuminating guide, Anuradha Goyal explores the deeper meaning of every name, making this timeless scripture accessible to contemporary readers. With clarity, insight, and reverence, she uncovers the many layers of the stotra, enabling both seasoned practitioners and first-time readers to deepen their understanding of the Goddess and experience the transformative wisdom of the Lalita Sahasranama.
Humans First, Machines Second Hindi / Insaan Pahle Machine Baad Mein / इंसान पहले मशीन बाद में
पहले इंसान फिर मशीन AI के तेज़ी से बदलते दौर में इंसानी मूल्यों, नेतृत्व और रचनात्मकता की अहमियत को सामने लाने वाली प्रेरक पुस्तक है। यह किताब 30 प्रभावशाली विचारों के माध्यम से बताती है कि तकनीक कितनी भी उन्नत क्यों न हो जाए, असली ताक़त इंसानों की सोच, संवेदनशीलता और निर्णय क्षमता में ही होती है। यह पुस्तक नेताओं, उद्यमियों और हर उस व्यक्ति के लिए उपयोगी है, जो एआई के साथ संतुलित और सार्थक भविष्य बनाना चाहता है।
India after Nonalignment
The deep roots of India’s changing role in international affairs
In 1947, India’s adoption of a strategy of nonalignment was primarily seen as a way to preserve the country’s sovereignty and independence amid Cold War rivalry. But what if preservation was actually ambition?
India After Nonalignment traces the history and evolution of India’s foreign policy to uncover a century-old aspiration: the nation’s ambition to become a distinct pole—a centre of power, norms, and geopolitical activity—in a multipolar world. Using a fresh conceptual framework, Jacob examines how India’s old nonalignment policy, ongoing aversion to military alliances, and recent enactment of strategic autonomy have collectively been driven by this deeply rooted desire to become a consequential and unique actor in foreign affairs. He discusses India’s paradigm shift from a reactive posture to a proactive role in shaping international norms and culture, the balance of power, and the future implications of these aspirations for its foreign policy behaviour.
As the country’s growing power and geopolitical significance make its ambitions more explicit, Jacob provides the perspective necessary for scholars, students, and other readers interested in international relations and South Asian studies to better understand how India perceives its journey in the international system.
50 Sentences That Make Life Easier Hindi / 50 Wakya Aasaan Zindagi Ke Liye / 50 वाक्य आसान ज़िंदगी के लिए
50 वाक्य जो आसान ज़िंदगी के लिए एक प्रेरणादायक पुस्तक है, जो जीवन को सरल, संतुलित और सकारात्मक दृष्टिकोण से देखने की राह दिखाती है। इसमें शामिल 50 वाक्य हमारे दैनिक जीवन की उलझनों में स्पष्टता, शांति और आत्मविश्वास लाने का संदेश देते हैं। हर वाक्य एक छोटा विचार है, जो बड़े बदलाव की शुरुआत कर सकता है। यह किताब उन सभी के लिए है, जो अपनी सोच को नया आकार देकर जीवन को हल्का, सहज और अर्थपूर्ण बनाना चाहते हैं।
Timelines of World War II
Discover the key events in the war that shaped the modern world – moment by moment.
An accessible overview of the moments and milestones of the Second World War, Timelines of World War II offers a fresh angle on the subject, bringing the conflict to life through contemporary photos, documents, maps, and artefacts of importance.
This World War II book offers an accessible and visually engaging overview of the key events of the Second World War. Each page outlines key moments that comprise the timeline from before the war, during and after. Entries also include details of important people, battles, tactics, and technologies.
In this world war book, you can find:
An introduction to the Second World War that explores the key events of the conflict through visual timelines Profile boxes bring to life the people, new technology, and milestone events that altered the course of history. Entries that explore the key events and turning points in all of the main theatres of war.
Essential insights into the experiences of leaders, soldiers, and civilians involved.
Timelines of World War II is a must-have volume for general readers interested in history and military history, politics and history students, whether as a gift or self-purchase and is an ideal book for families, schools and libraries alike!
Timelines of World History
A stunning visual celebration of the world’s key historical events, key moments, defining eras and outstanding people who have helped shape history like never before.
If you could travel back in time, where would you go first? Who would you most want to meet? What pivotal moment in history would you most like to experience? This awe-inspiring history book may be able to help you answer those questions and more!
Introducing Timelines of World History – a visual and informative celebration of the most exciting and influential moments in history and a look back at some of the most pivotal moments and people who have defined history over the years. From the origins of the first humans to the political turmoil of the 21st century, this all-encompassing history book brings the key milestones of world history vividly to life, explaining each of them through contemporary artworks, photographs, documents, maps, and artefacts.
So prepare to dive deep into the pages of past, which promises:
– Explains events visually, showing what happened through striking, image-led timelines
– Paintings, photographs, maps, and artefacts to tell the story of key historical milestones
– Feature spreads showcase key turning points in history within wider social and historical context
– Accessible approach to key events in world history – laid out episode by episode
A must-have volume for history enthusiasts who want to see the past come to life, including students of history and politics, as well as a gift or self-purchase for those seeking an inspiring window into history, this all-encompassing history fact-book truly does have something for everyone to love.
DK is ready to take you on an inspiring journey into the past and beyond. Are you coming with us?
Big Ideas The Physics Book
Learn about the Big Bang theory, astrophysics and gravity in The Physics Book.
Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Physics in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for beginners looking to learn and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Physics Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in.
This captivating book will broaden your understanding of physics with:
– More than 100 ground-breaking ideas in this field of science
– Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts
– A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout
– Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding
The Physics Book is the perfect introduction to the science, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you’ll discover more than 90 of the most important laws and theories in the history of physics and the great minds behind them. If you’ve ever wondered exactly how physicists formulated and proved groundbreaking abstract concepts, this is the perfect book for you.
Your Physics Questions, Simply Explained
How do magnets generate electricity? What is antimatter? Is time travel possible? If you thought it was difficult to learn the many laws and concepts of physics, The Physics Book presents key information in a clear layout. Learn about Pythagoras’s observations on music, Galileo’s experiments with spheres and Isaac Newton’s theories of gravity and laws of motion with superb mind maps and step-by-step summaries.
The Big Ideas Series With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Physics Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.
Big Ideas The World War II Book
Learn about the rise of Adolf Hitler, Pearl Harbour and the D-Day Landings in The WWII Book.
Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about World War 2 in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for beginners looking to learn and war experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The WWII Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in.
This captivating book will broaden your understanding of World War 2, with:
– More than 100 ground-breaking ideas on the Second World War
– Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts
– A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout
– Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding
The World War II Book is the perfect introduction to the biggest war in history, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject, and politics and history students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you’ll discover more than 90 of the key ideas and events during and surrounding the conflict, through exciting text and bold graphics. If you’ve ever wanted to know the crucial events of World War 2 and the people behind them, this is the perfect book for you.
Discover the key battles, tactics, technologies and turning points of the Second World War – the epic conflict that shaped the modern world. If you thought it was difficult to learn about the many events and key figures of World War 2, The WWII Book presents vital information in a clear layout. From Fascism in the 1930s to Pearl Harbour, Hitler and Nazi Germany to the bombing of Hiroshima – superb mind maps and step-by-step summaries will teach you all the main concepts.
Big Ideas The Maths Book
Learn about the most important mathematical ideas, theorems, and movements in The Maths Book.
Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Maths in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Maths Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in.
This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Maths, with: –
– More than 85 ideas and events key to the development of mathematics
– Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts
– A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout
– Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding
The Maths Book is a captivating introduction to the world’s most famous theorems, mathematicians and movements, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Charting the development of maths around the world from Babylon to Bletchley Park, this book explains how maths help us understand everything from patterns in nature to artificial intelligence.
What is an imaginary number? Can two parallel lines ever meet? How can maths help us predict the future? This engaging overview explores answers to big questions like these and how they contribute to our understanding of maths. If you thought it was difficult to learn about topics like algebra and statistics, The Maths Book presents key information in an easy to follow layout. Learn about the history of maths, from ancient ideas such as magic squares and the abacus to modern cryptography, fractals, and the final proof of Fermat’s Last Theorem.