‘Your mother’s death was not natural, it was foul play. Nobody knows about it. If you want to know the truth, meet father Wilson. He is admitted to St. Joseph’s hospital. Stay safe.’ Joyce Fernandes received this letter a few days after her mother's funeral. She meets Detective Tilak Majumdar who investigates the mystery and unfolds some shocking secrets. But, will he discover the truth? What price will Joyce have to pay to find the truth? ‘Sorrows of Joy’ is a thrilling story of Joyce Fernandes who had faced tragedies in her life since childhood. Her father left her and her mother a long time ago and no one has his whereabouts. She is also dealing with a mental condition known as Schizophrenia due to which she hallucinates about herself in the costume of a joker which is also related to her past. Read the complete story to feel the pain and sorrows of Joyce Fernandes. Sorrows of Joy – "The Story of Joy. But Not a Joyful Story
All that everyone seeks in life is happiness It is the sole purpose of existence and it’s what drives us in all that we pursue, achievements, wealth, professional or business success, love, relationships, a comfort-filled home, a happy family, or even in relatively smaller things such as a vacation, shopping, movie or a dinner outing. So, while we may think we want to be rich, powerful, successful, popular, or whatever, all that we actually want is to be happy. Always happy. Yet happiness proves both transient and elusive. That's because we seek it in the wrong places and pursue it in the wrong things. We seek it in the external world around us, in attainments, money, power, material things, people . . . . In reality, happiness lies within each one of us. It is our true nature. We simply have to uncover it by getting rid of all the wrong notions and false assumptions about ourselves that we hold unexamined. This book will help you do just that — discover your inner self and unlock the eternal happiness that lies within you. In doing so, it will transform your life forever. The book also shows you how to make your own destiny by mastering your thoughts. It is packed with inspiration, practical steps and innovative Destiny Cards to help you take charge of your thinking.
Awaken Your Parenting Superpowers offers a refreshing perspective on parenting. A plant is unable to receive the powerful energy of the sun when covered with clouds. Likewise, your child is also unable to absorb your greatest inputs when your mind is cluttered with disempowering beliefs of doubt, fear, and uncertainty, despite your noblest intentions. Going beyond the conventional parenting wisdom of solely focusing on your child’s development, this book brings back the focus on the source – you, the parent. Fortunately, the 3 superpowers and the 5 super-tools that can enable the transformative process are already available to us; they only need to be awakened and accentuated. Backed by scientific knowledge and spiritual wisdom, this book renders path-breaking parental paradigms with ease, capable of manifesting miracles not just in your child’s lives but your life as well. Crafted into three parts, this book decodes complex concepts with simplicity, delivering thought-provoking insights that linger on the minds of the readers. Backed by easily implementable steps, this guide facilitates parents in reframing their concepts on parenting from fixíng-the-child to shifting their own beliefs that do not serve and replacing them with the empowering ones that accentuate their child’s transformation journey.
: "Mastering Success: Harnessing the Power of Human Values and Professional Ethics for Unstoppable Achievement" Objectives: 1. To help students distinguish between values and skills, and understand the need, basic guidelines, content and process of value education. 2. To help students initiate a process of dialog within themselves to know what they ‘really want to be’ in their life and profession 3. To help students understand the meaning of happiness and prosperity for a human being. 4. To facilitate the students to understand harmony at all the levels of human living, and live accordingly. 5. To facilitate the students in applying the understanding of harmony in existence in their profession and lead an ethical life Course UNIT-1 Course Introduction - Need, Basic Guidelines, Content and Process for Value Education Understanding the need, basic guidelines, content and process for Value Education, Self-Exploration–what is it? - its content and process; ‘Natural Acceptance’ and Experiential Validation- as the mechanism for self exploration, Continuous Happiness and Prosperity- A look at basic Human Aspirations, Right understanding, Relationship and Physical Facilities- the basic requirements for fulfillment of aspirations of every human being with their correct priority, Understanding Happiness and Prosperity correctly- A critical appraisal of the current scenario, Method to fulfill the above human aspirations: understanding and living in harmony at various levels. UNIT-2 Understanding Harmony in the Human Being - Harmony in Myself Understanding human being as a co-existence of the sentient ‘I’ and the material ‘Body’, Understanding the needs of Self (‘I’) and ‘Body’ - Sukh and Suvidha, Understanding the Body as an instrument of ‘I’ (I being the doer, seer and enjoyer), Understanding the characteristics and activities of ‘I’ and harmony in ‘I’, Understanding the harmony of I with the Body: Sanyam and Swasthya; correct appraisal of Physical needs, meaning of Prosperity in detail, Programs to ensure Sanyam and Swasthya. UNIT-3 Understanding Harmony in the Family and Society- Harmony in Human-Human Relationship Understanding harmony in the Family- the basic unit of human interaction , Understanding values in human-human relationship; meaning of Nyaya and program for its fulfillment to ensure Ubhay-tripti; Trust (Vishwas) and Respect (Samman) as the foundational values of relationship, Understanding the meaning of Vishwas; Difference between intention and competence, Understanding the meaning of Samman, Difference between respect and differentiation; the other salient values in relationship, Understanding the harmony in the society (society being an extension of family): Samadhan, Samridhi, Abhay, Sah-astitva as comprehensive Human Goals, Visualizing a universal harmonious order in societyUndivided Society (Akhand Samaj), Universal Order (Sarvabhaum Vyawastha )- from family to world family!. UNIT-4 Understanding Harmony in the Nature and Existence - Whole existence as Co-existence Understanding the harmony in the Nature, Interconnectedness and mutual fulfillment among the four orders of nature- recyclability and self-regulation in nature, Understanding Existence as Co-existence (Sah-astitva) of mutually interacting units in all-pervasive space, Holistic perception of harmony at all levels of existence. UNIT-5 Implications of the above Holistic Understanding of Harmony on Professional Ethics Natural acceptance of human values, Definitiveness of Ethical Human Conduct, Basis for Humanistic Education, Humanistic Constitution and Humanistic Universal Order, Competence in Professional Ethics: a) Ability to utilize the professional competence for augmenting universal human order, b) Ability to identify the scope and characteristics of people-friendly and eco-friendly production systems, technologies and management models, Case studies of typical holistic technologies, management models and production systems, Strategy for transition from the present state to Universal Human Order: a) At the level of individual: as socially and ecologically responsible engineers, technologists and managers, b) At the level of society: as mutually enriching institutions and organizations.
A common man’s journey... YOUR ROAD MAP TO ACHIEVING FINANCIAL FREEDOM AND LIVING YOUR DREAMS Financial freedom is not defined by your net worth or your social status. It does not matter how much you earn – what matters is how much you can save and invest wisely. The secret to financial freedom is learning the basic concepts of planning well and adopting the right attitude. But how does one achieve this? Written by a common man for the common man, this book will help you lead a financially independent and conscious life. Everyone around us is trapped in a mindless rat race. If you’ve resolved to take control of your finances and construct a personal finance plan, From the Rat Race to Financial Freedom is a good starting point.
Sai Bhagvatham is a story of man’s engagement with God. The book uses over a thousand personal spiritual experiences and anecdotes that record inner experiences of persons wrestling with their religious circumstances. The experiences, drawn from all religious traditions, are evocative of how the divine engages with man. The experiences with Sri Sathya Sai Baba are juxtaposed with the narratives of spiritual experiences recorded by seekers over the millennia. The experiences with Sai are uncannily similar to the universal experiences of man with God; they mirror man’s journey to the Divine. The spiritual journey with Sai is tangible, poignant, accessible, and more intense than recorded before. Sai is relentless in the pursuit of his purpose, transformation of man, however much man falters, vacillates, resists, struggles, or even tries to escape. Sai demonstrates that in the relationship of man with the Divine, God is actively engaged with man; he is not an impassive bystander. The engagement of man with God is planned and activated by God, it progresses based upon the responses of man, and the engagement stimulates the transformation of man. Man, in his engagement with God, asks the ‘why’ questions, seeking to comprehend and explain God. He is also reflective, attempting to understand himself, and realize who he really is. The diverse and innumerable first person incidents with Sri Sathya Sai Baba create a vivid characterization of the persona of Sai, hence the use of Bhagvatham in the title.
On the cusp of his fifth birthday, Aarav has been having strange, vivid dreams. His night terrors inspire a curiosity in him. He now wants to learn about his existence and the origin of all humanity. He hoped his father might have some answers, but with Aaravs fifth birthday comes an unexpected announcement: he would be forced to leave home. Apparently, according to the cruel laws of All-doer, highly intelligent children like Aarav can be taken from their parents at the age of five in order to serve the lords of society. Aarav is indeed bright and brave, so eventually, the principal of his school gives him excerpts from old books that will help the young boy find the answers he seeks. Through his reading, Aarav realizes All-doer plans to soon annihilate humanity, but there is someone living inside Kalemon Mountain who can save the world. With the help of a friend, Aarav begins his journey to find the savior, but easy passage is made difficult by many adversaries as the young seeker discovers mind-bending answers about existence that stretch even beyond his brilliant mental horizon.
The Legacy of Nothing is a collection of stories culled from the ennui of modern living. These disjointed tales of dark, disparate, desperate lives entertain, provoke and challenge our empathy. Manoj Pandey’s poetic prose is an insider’s job – a unique exploration of the emptiness inside the eggshell of contemporary existence.
Vivid and detailed, Moguls of Real Estate aims to preserve for posterity the business biographies of five of the most successful leaders of the real estate industry in India - KP Singh of DLF, Niranjan Hiranandani of Hiranandani Constructions, Sushil Ansal of Ansal API, Shapoor Pallonji Mistry of Shapoorji Pallonji & Co. Ltd. and Irfan Razack of Prestige Group. The book examines their lives closely and reveals how they overcame obstacles, forged their own management philosophies and revolutionized the business world. It celebrates their larger than life ambition, inspired leadership and hard work. The book traces the growth - including the highs and lows - of the Indian real estate market and is as much for general readers as for those particularly interested in the Indian real estate industry.
This is truly a book of insights that is bound to resonate with any sincere spiritual aspirant, and especially one who seeks to understand the teachings of Sri Aurobindo, who is the guiding spirit of the author of this book. It is an experiential sharing of a spiritual journey full of trials and tribulations, and ups and downs, blooming into a mature and reverential recognition of the guiding Presence of the divine in one’s innermost being. Nowhere in the writing is there any trace of pride of accomplishment; there is only a continual learning, loving, surrendering and revelling in the delight of divine grace. (From the Forward by Dr Devdas Menon, IIT Madras)
This book explores how religion manifests itself in television. It focuses on how religious traditions, practices, and discourses have been incorporated into non-religious television programmes and how they bring both the community and the media into the fold of religion. The volume traces the cultural and institutional history of television in the state of Sikkim, India, to investigate how it became part of the cultural life of the communities. The author analyses three televised shows that captured the community's imagination and became ceremonial and religious engagement. Through these case studies, he highlights how rituals and myths function in mass media, how traditional institutions and religious practices redefine themselves through their association with the visual mass medium, and how identities based on religion, cultural tradition, and politics are reinforced, transformed, and amplified through television. The book further analyses the engagement of televised religion with audiences, its reach, relevance, and contents and its relationship with urbanity, tradition, and identity. This volume will be of interest to students and researchers of media and communication studies, cultural studies, religious studies, sociology, cultural anthropology, and history.
Key takeaways from this book: MG (Manoj Gursahani) Mantras I have shared practical tips and anecdotes that will resonate with you. I have attempted to make it relevant to current times where less is more. It’s a quick read, and I can assure you that adapting even 25% of what is mentioned in the book will help you: • Build deeper relationships that will help you in your personal and professional life • Grow your business astronomically • Gain tips on how to build a diverse network and live an inspired and enriched life.
“One can have no greater mastery than mastery of oneself ” – Leonardo da Vinci. Most people are not aware of the patterns and habits within them that run their lives. The only person you should be better than is the person you were yesterday, and this book shows you how. Learn how to: Ø Take self-awareness to a new level through NLP Sensory Acuity Exercises. Ø Discover and deal with suppressed emotions and self-destructive thought patterns. Ø Learn how to resolve inner conflicts and live in peace with yourself. Ø Release old patterns and write your own life script. Ø Scale new heights with NLP Belief Change Exercise. Ø Train your brain to work for you, not against you, in everyday situations. Ø Discover the power within you and forever change the way you relate to yourself and others.
How to Thrive as a Start-Up in an Uncertain World What motivates a start-up in its journey? Wealth and fame? Or is it hunger for innovation? VUCA in Start-Ups attempts to capture a start-up’s entrepreneurial journey and find out why some do well when others don’t. It’s a highly volatile environment out there for entrepreneurs and start-ups, thanks to the unprecedented Covid-19 crisis filled with volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA). Many businesses that did well in the past had to shut shop as a result. So what went wrong? To find the answer, it’s important to understand what worked in the past and why a new venture must discover fresh and innovative opportunities to survive. Learn from those who chose the road less travelled, including Zomato, Paytm, Flipkart, Ola Cabs and Quikr, and discover the underlying causes for start-up successes and failures. These well-researched case studies aim to inspire those who wish to embark on an entrepreneurial journey.
Practical Stress Management, Eighth Edition emphasizes a positive approach to stress management, covering topics such as relaxation techniques, coping with anxiety, managing anger, communication skills, exercise and nutrition. In this edition, the authors cover the latest advances in stress management, as well as stress related to the use of technology in education. The context of disasters, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, is also incorporated throughout. The workbook describes some of the surreptitious meditation techniques from India not described before in any text. Worksheets and Thoughts for Reflection boxes help users determine their own level of stress to apply effective stress management techniques. Presents techniques for managing personal distress Covers a range of topics to help manage stress, from meditation to nutrition Includes a companion website with audio guided relaxation techniques, learning modules and a sample syllabus
Miracle-flavoured Snowflakes is an attempt to flourish despite the hardships of life. The stories featured have tales of wonder, question, philosophies and speculations and come to conclusions that end in star-studded miracles.
Human civilisation is passing through one of the most difficult times in the history of mankind. The world is in stress. The situation worsens by the day. Sanatan Dharma: Vaidik Gateway to the Next Century attempts to offer a solution to all our problems. Hinduism is a way of life-with nature, in nature, by nature. Author Manoj Singh elaborates on the practical aspects of one of the oldest cultural civilisations, analysing how it's more relevant in today's troubled age. He narrates the evolution of Vaidik civilisation, elaborating on the basics of Vaidik Sanatan dharma. He discusses life in Hinduism, its culture, festivals, rituals, customs, yoga, Vedas and mantras, outlining a broad perspective of why and how these are significant. This comprehensive work touches upon all aspects of Sanatan life philosophy for spiritual enlightenment. A heritable past, which has been otherwise forgotten, is revealed here, hoping to make human journey viable in the present dynamic complexity. This is for anyone who desires to understand the real meaning of living rather than just existing.
In "Faking Reality No More," Manoj Mahendru urges you to step off the societal stage and unmask the charade of existence. This compelling sequel, akin to shedding autumn leaves of pretension, urges you to strip bare and dance with the unadorned truth. Imagine a masquerade ball of existence; Mahendru provides you the courage to rip off your veneer and let the contours of your soul shine under the bright lights of truth. As a compass guiding you through a maze of authenticity, Mahendru's sequel raises crucial questions, challenging you to sever the marionette strings of illusion. Are you a mere shadow or the illuminating light? A charade keeper or a truth seeker? This profound journey marries philosophy and practical wisdom, encouraging you to awaken to your raw, untainted self. More than a book, it's a prism, separating the greyness of societal expectations to reveal your true colors. It invites you to step into the glaring spotlight of truth, dissolving the facade, and greeting the naked truth. As a beacon in the obscurity of delusion, "Faking Reality No More" beckons you towards self-liberation. So, are you prepared for the encore of your authentic life? The Naked Truth is eager to meet you.
The camouflage of smartness that the immaturity of age creates is unshakeable to any teenager! How could AK be any different? Many Facebook posts and Whatsapp forwards ago.. 18 year old AK is baffled. He is forced to leave Dubai and shift to Mumbai for 3 years… Dad’s orders. His childhood buddy Sanjay eagerly introduces him to ‘The Rascals’ (the midnight version of “good boys”) Ouch!! Spoken too soon! AK’s intelligent guesses lead him through some hilarious misadventures. Finally, a few realizations later, he falls in love for the first time! Just as he turns Desi, in a city he never belonged, with friends and a love he never thought he would have.. he finds his beliefs and courage tested..
This book contains selected judgements on multifarious matrimonial issues where in the husband has been able to establish the cruelty by the wife resulting in denial of maintenance, able to get the divorce and quash 498A proceedings. This book also compiles judgements wherein the wife has made false allegations and was later exposed; fighting multiple maintenance proceedings; winning transfer petitions and child custody cases, etc. Husbands are not ATM machines. Men are not Born Criminals; Women are not Born Saints.
The Miracle of Acceptance This is not an ordinary book. This book has the power to clear deep psychic blocks in us and set you on the path to illumination. The insights presented in the book can potentially transform us at the innermost level and help us find inner peace and radiance. Life is a miracle. This book helps us cherish our life—a life we have been bestowed with on this beautiful Earth. Key Benefits Improves Health: ‘It shouldn’t have happened’ or ‘It shouldn’t be happening’ are thoughts that indicate non-acceptance. It adds to stress, guilt, remorse and shame, leading to psychosomatic illness in the long term. Acceptance, on the other hand, brings openness, spaciousness and healing. Improves Relationships: Accepting another person the way they are is the silver bullet that can open the lock to any person’s heart. Acceptance allows another person to be themselves, relax and share their deepest thoughts and feelings with us. Improves Confidence: The root of self-doubt is non-acceptance of Self. Just like it is hard to fathom the edge or outer boundary of the universe, it is indeed hard to find the edge or boundary of our capabilities. Acceptance helps know, explore and discover the vastness of who we are. Improves Emotional Well-being: We all face failures, setbacks and criticism in life. Non-acceptance of these worsens our ability to manage our emotions. Acceptance allows us to truly listen to our emotions and turn them into assets. Improves Decision-making: Non-acceptance is resistance to what is . Denial and building an alternative reality, an illusionary world that is far from reality is what follows. Acceptance helps see the harsh reality, swallow the bitter pill and take decisions, based on facts.
It is the 1970s when fourteen-year-old Leela leaves everything behind in her rural town and boards the Malabar train for Adakam in Kasaragod, India. She mistakenly believes she is heading to attend a church feast, but when she arrives, she is horrified to learn that she is about to become the wife of Yacob, a young man who had visited her house a year earlier with his overbearing mother. Naturally devastated, Leela reluctantly prepares for the ceremony. Ordered to give up her education and the remainder of her childhood, Leela is now a wingless butterfly unable to chase her dreams. After she and Yacob marry, Leela attempts to settle into her new life as a housemaid without consummating her marriage. But one night after someone sneaks into her room, disguising as Yacob, to share her bed, Leela soon realises she is pregnant. But who is the father? As she faces many challenges that ultimately will lead to tragedy, Leela has no idea that years later, her son will endure unthinkable abuse as he struggles to find his own destiny and the true identity of his father. In this poignant story, a chain of events unfolds that leads a mother and her son on unexpected journeys during different timeframes where fate determines the outcome.
‘’In the Western countries, first they are strangers, then they become friends, then they become more than friends, then they become strangers again’’ A Persistent Soul is a story of Sagar and Kimberly who love each other but they understand ‘love’ differently. She is 23, he is 24. She is beautiful and he is an average looking guy. She is British and he is an Indian. They both are students. He is simple, optimistic, enthusiastic and ambitious. She is hard-headed, unyielding, unforgiving and intolerant but both are heartwarming and exhilarating. Accidently they meet, become friends and fall in love. She is a right girl for him and he is a right guy for her but is the 'time' right for both of them? A middle-class Indian boy, who is new to the Western world, does not understand the Western theory of love. He falls in love with a girl and decides to spend the rest of the life with her. Kimberly is an over thinker and wants to take every step slowly. She has secrets which she doesn’t want to tell anyone and he is the one who wants to know everything. The author Manoj Patil takes us through an incredible journey of love and loss with his debut novel 'A Persistent Soul'. The story of the journey of their love is described beautifully provide vivid sketches of beautiful Newcastle town that form the milieu for their romance. Kimberly's complex character and her complicated past, Western life and culture sensitively brought out through the eyes of a middle-class Indian who persists through storms and rough seas to unite with her spirited lover.
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