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"Everyone not only wants to be happy, but has a right to be happy; the question is how to achieve it. In this book, drawing on Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's 'Art of Living' teachings, Kanchana provides helpful, practical advice on how to live a meaningful life." -H.H. the Dalai Lama Endorsed by two spiritual Masters H.H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and H.H. the Dalai Lama, "The Present: a gift of the Divine," provides meaningful insights for a seeker on an inward path to happiness. People seek happiness, peace and love in every activity. This quest takes us outside ourselves as we look for answers in relationships, events and achievements. Unfulfilled expectations and unexpected happenings, in turn, create regrets about the past and anxieties about the future. And so we ignore the perfection of the Present, that simple and profound state in which you are love, you are peace and you are the happiness you seek. "The Present "A Gift from the Divine," is a book about making the decision to be happy now, in the present moment. It examines the impediments on the Path and explains various methods to access 'present moment awareness' through a symbiosis of knowledge and of breathing and meditation techniques. The book celebrates the transformation in the lives of thousands worldwide through the practice of "Sudarshan Kriya," breathing techniques formulated by spiritual leader and humanitarian, H.H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the founder of the Art of Living Foundation. Through his various programs, SriSri has touched the lives of nearly (30 million) people worldwide in more than 150 countries. His Holiness travels the world and spreads the message that nonviolence and peace begins with individual spiritual empowerment. Highlighted are notable successes of the movement like the Prison Smart program to rehabilitate convicts, the rapid spread of the movement in Argentina and Mongolia, and the scientifically proven benefits of the breathing practices. Every chapter deals with a problem that human beings face in the material world on a daily basis. The reader can immediately identify with the shared stories and basic axioms that we all know but scarcely use. The book is a useful guide to imbibe, practice and make the knowledge a part of our way of thinking. Combined with awareness of basic spiritual values of courage, gratitude and faith that transcend religion, caste, creed and social background, you are brought into present moment awareness where your true nature and purpose is revealed.

A Rose from a Dream, the spellbinding sequel to When the Lotus Blooms, weaves through the turmoil in the lives of diverse families, rich and poor across India, in the fading years of the British Raj. The novel captures the ethos, sentiments, memories and character of a generation that shaped the future of a nation at a crucial time in its history. The Brown Sahibs, Mahadevan and Inspector Swaminathan, are torn between loyalty to the crown, and a deep rooted patriotic fervor. The Revolutionaries, Vaithee and Nandu, are forced into a world of violence to protect their communities and extract revenge during the calamitous Great Bengal Famine of '43 and the brutal Calcutta riots of '46. The Devadasi, Bala, despises her life as a prostitute, longs for freedom from the care of courtesan Kamalamba, and yearns for love in the arms of her forbidden paramour. Against this tumultuous backdrop, the tender love story of Kamu and Kandu blossoms despite the intriguing contrast of their distinctly different upbringings. The two are destined to cross paths, blending the traditional and the modern, symbolic of India's uncertain future at the dawn of nationhood.

When the Lotus Blooms: WINNER OF FOUR LITERARY AWARDSFrom East Bengal to Tamil Nadu, 'When the Lotus Blooms' captures the mood and ethos of the rich landscape and diversity of India, while highlighting the universal and timeless circumstances of women and their struggle to seek happiness in a patriarchal world.The novel follows the arc of two Brahmin families in 1930s British Colonial India. It is the journey of two child brides, Rajam and Dharmu, who attempt to fulfill their destiny despite the shackles of tradition, duty, and customs of a complex society. Tormented by a domineering mother-in-law, Rajam battles with her inability to conceive, and Dharmu struggles with the loneliness and strain of adapting to her aloof husband's westernized lifestyle. The blooming of the lotus has a special significance to both families.