BOOK CATALOGUE
Book 1: Krishna The Supreme Hero
Krishna is the little Super Hero who appeals at once to the young. His adventures set in the verdurous forests of Vrindavan village make a perfect setting. Presented in the format of little stories, teachers and children can enjoy story telling sessions improving imagination, listening and oratorical skills. Along the way, children learn important values of goodness, co-existence with nature, obedience, friendship and faith in the divine. There are rhyming songs to sing and tap along too!
- Krishna appears on the Earth
- Shakatasura, the demon who hid in the cart
- Trnavarta, the demon in the guise of a whirlwind
- The Naughty Boys
- Universe in the mouth
- Yashoda ties Krishna
- Trees knocked down with a tug
- “Will you take some fruits?”
- The Cheater Calf
- The Big Bird, Bakasura
- How did this cave get here?
- Nature gives for all
- Fun time in Vrindvana
- Who got tricked?
- Dance on a snake
- “Where are you taking me, boy?”
- As hot as a forest fire
- A very big Umbrella
- A good friend
- A kind friend
Book 2: God and The Universe
Most of us accept that God is great. Exactly how great is he?In ‘God and the Universe’, children learn from things and people around them to understand the powers and qualities of God. This book also tells the tales of Lord Ganesha, Karthikeya, Surya, Indra, Agni, Varuna, Vayu etc. Activities aimed at understanding the lesson practically enhances the learning of each lesson. There are lots of colouring activities too!
PART ONE – WHO IS GOD?
- Introduction
- The world around us
- God created everything
- Who is God?
- God is supreme
- God loves all living things
- God is most famous
- God has many names
- God is most powerful
- God is most beautiful
- God Knows everything
- God is everywhere
- God has many forms
- God protects his devotees
- Teachers of God
- Assistants of Krishna
PART TWO – MANAGERS OF THE UNIVERSE
- Ganesha, the Lord of the Ganas
- Story of Ganesha -1
- Kartikeya, the army commander
- Story of Kartikeya -1
- Surya, the Sun
- Indra, the King
- Chandra, the Moon
- Varuna, demigod of Water
- Vayu, demigod of Air
- Agni, the demigod of Fire
- Yamaraj, the judge
- Shasta, the yogi
- My Favorite Lord – Blank page
Book 3: Avatar
India is the proud parent of the avatars of the Supreme Lord. This glorious motherland still preserves deities, places, trees, mountains, caves and rivers where pastimes were performed by these avatars. This book helps children know not only about the ten famous avatars but also more that are listed in the Srimad Bhagavatam. There are a lot of stories to engage the young mind and understand how the Supreme Lord is always eager to help those who seek his shelter.
- Purusha Avatar – 3 Vishnu Forms
- Guna Avatar – Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva
- Matsya
- Kurma
- Varaha
- Narasimha
- Vamana
- Parashurama
- Rama
- Krishna Balaram
- Buddha
- Kalki
- Four Kumaras
- DevarshiNarada
- Nara-Narayana
- Lord Kapila
- Dhanvantari, Mohini
- Dattatreya
- Rshabhdev
- PrthuMaharaj
- Vyasa
- Lord Chaitanya
Book 4: Divine Nature
The entire globe is presently worried about excessive warming and depletion of natural resources. Environmental respect and preservation is the need of the hour. A glance into the history of the rivers, mountains and trees of India will awaken a deep respect for them as children understand how rivers and mountains are not just sacred but how they are personalities. This book covers the histories of the seven great rivers, eleven sacred mountains and other natural features of India.
MOUNTAINS:
- Himalayas
- Kailash
- Badrinath-Kedarnath
- Tirumala
- Srisailam
- Ahobilam, Simhachalam
- Mangala Giri
- Arunachala Hill
- Vindhya Mountains
- Bhadrachalam
- Govardhana
RIVERS:
- Ganga
- Yamuna
- Godavari
- Saraswati
- Narmada
- Sindhu
- Kaveri
- Gandaki
PONDS:
- Chakra-tirtha, Kurmakshetra
- Radhakund, Shyamakund
ISLANDS
- Navadwip
FORESTS
- Introduction
- Dandakaranya
- Naimisharanya
- Jharikhand
TREES
- Introduction
- Bael Tree
- Tulasi
- Banyan Tree
SACRED CLAY
Gopi Chandan
Book 5: Temple Tales (South India)
Temples of the Lord are not just feats of architecture. They are a testimony of the ever existing connection between the human and the divine. Can deities in temples talk, walk and eat? Do deities hear and fulfil our prayers? Let the children decide for themselves as they read this collection of pastimes performed by the deities in the magnificent temples of India.
Andhra Pradesh:
- SrinivasaBalaji, Tirumala
- Srikalahastisvara, Srikalahasti
Goa:
- Mhalsa Devi
Karnataka:
- Krishna, Udipi Mutt
- Mookambika Temple, Kollur
- MahabalSivalinga, Gokarna
- CheluvaNarayanaswamy, Melukote
Kerala:
- Sri AnantaPadmanabha Swami, Tiruvananthapuram
- Guruvayurappan, Guruvayur
- Vaddakkunatha Siva Temple, Trichur
- Sri AdiKeshava, Tiruvattaru
Maharashtra:
- Panchavati and Kalaram Temple, Nagpur
- Bavani Temple, Tuljapur
- Mahalakshmi Temple, Kolhapur
- BhimashankarJyotirlinga
- Panduranga, Pandharpur
Tamil Nadu
- Varadaraja Temple, Kanchipuram
- Sri YathotkariPerumal, Kanchipuram
- Ekambareswarar Temple, Kanchipuram
- Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram
- Kanyakumaridevi, Kanyakumari
- NachiyarKoil, Kumbhakonam
- Ranganatha, Sri Rangam
- Meenakshi, Madurai
- Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameshwaram
- TiruTanjaiMamaniKovil, Tanjavur
- Yeri Katha Raman, Madurantakam
- Hrdayaleeswarar Temple, Thiruninravur
Book 6: Divine Deities
Krishna is the Darling of Vrindavan. His Deity forms worshipped in the temples of Vrindavan such as Bankey Bihari and Radha Govinda facilitate devotees to serve him with that same love. Just as Krishna multiplied himself into unlimited forms to dance with billions of gopis, the Supreme Lord expands unlimitedly to reciprocate with his devotees through the deity forms that are made and installed as per the regulations. Read in this book stories of thirty two Temples of India.
1.Gujarat
- Dwarakadish temple
2. Madhya Pradesh
- Mahakaleshwar, Ujjain
3. Rajasthan
- Brahma Temple, Pushkar
- Radha Madanmohan, Karauli
- Radha Govinda and Radha Gopinath, Jaipur
- Shrinathji, Mewar
4. Uttar Pradesh
- Vrindavan, the holy place
- Radha Shyamasundara
- Radha Damodara
- Radha Ramana
- Banke Bihari
5. Kurukshetra, Haryana
6. Uttarakhand
- Haridwar
- Hrishikesh
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Amarnath Cave temple
- Vaishno Devi
- Hidimba Temple, Himachal Pradesh
- Vishnupad Temple, Gaya, Bihar
7. Odisha
- Sakshi Gopal, Satyavadi
- Kheerchora Gopinath, Remuna
- Jagannatha, Puri
- Recorded Pastimes of Jagannatha
- Alarnatha Temple, Brahmagiri
8. West Bengal
- Kali Temple, Kolkatta
9. Navadwip
- Jagannath Temple, Rajapur
Book 7: Sages and Saints
Sages and saints lead man on the path of righteousness by their teachings and conduct. The land of India flourished in ancient times under the guidance of great sages and acharyas. India is the benevolent mother of the seven great sages who watch over the whole world as a constellation of seven stars in the sky. A peep into the miracle-filled marvellous lives of the great teachers of India will inspire children to honour them and look into their works for guidance. The saints of India demonstrate the security, simplicity and sweetness in following the principles of spiritual life.
SAGES – SAPTA RISHIS
- Kashyapa
- Atri
- Vashishta – Arundhati
- Viswamitra
- Bharadvaja
- Jamadagni
- Goutama
- Agastya
- Veda Vyasa
ACHARYAS
- Introduction to Guru Parampara
- Vishnu Swami, Nimbarka Swami
- Sankaracharya
- Madhvacharya
- Ramanujacharya
SAINTS
- Karaikkal Ammaiyar
- Periya Alwar
- Kodhai-Andal
- Tirupann Alwar
- Nammalwar, Tondaradipodi Alwar
Book 8: Kings of Bharat
Can values such as determination, truth, non-violence, compassion and tolerance really be followed in daily life? This book, ‘Rulers of Bhaarat’ introduces children to great personalities of ancient India who took these values so seriously, that they lived by these values not only at good times but during adverse times too and even at the cost of personal comfort. Introducing children to the determined Dhruva, compassionate Rantideva, honest Harischandra, repentant Kuntidevi and more. A drama on Harischandra that produced a Mahatma Gandhi, can work such wonders even today when children are exposed to these great souls.
MAHABHARATA
- Bhishma
- Dhrtarashtra
- Yudhishtir Maharaj
- Duryodhana
- Karna
- Nala Damayanti
RAMAYANA
- Ikshvaku
- Raghu
- Sibi
- Dasharatha
- Lord Rama
SRIMAD BHAGVATHAM
- Manu
- Parikshit
- Dhruva
- Prthu
- Priyavrata
- Rshabhadev, Jada Bharat
- Chitraketu
- Prahlad
- King Indradyumna (Gajendra)
- Ambarisha
- Rantideva