Punyam Stories from Scriptures: A Collection of 25 Stories from Ramayana, Mahabharata, Puranas and Upanishads

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From the author of, The Blazing Trident and The Astral Rainbow, comes another spiritual must-read: PUNYAM - a collection of short stories from India's greatest scriptures viz the Ramayana, Mahabharata, Puranas and Upanishads.

Whether you are waiting at the airport lounge or riding the metro on your way to work or simply lazing around the house on a dull Sunday afternoon, refresh yourself by reading your favourite anecdote from this collection of entertaining stories. These short stories will not only inspire you but will also provide you with valuable insights on how to get through the rough and tumble of life.

So, what are you waiting for? Grab your copy today and benefit from India's timeless wisdom captured in these stories.

Ritesh began his writing journey more than a decade ago with his first book, 'Trees of Shade', which is an anthology of teachings of three of India's greatest masters. Being a devoted follower of Sri Paramahansa Yogananda and his teachings, Ritesh went on to write two spiritual novels (The Blazing Trident, and its sequel, The Astral Rainbow') as a means to bring out some of the ideas of that great world teacher, but in a fictional format. With a degree in engineering from VIT (Vellore), followed by a masters in management from IIT (Kanpur) and with loads of work experience, Ritesh's sabbatical from the corporate sector helped unfold his creativity through writing and yoga meditation. Currently, the author is based in New Delhi where he manages his own entrepreneurial venture.

PUNYAM (Religious Merit or Good Karma) is a book about God, demi-gods and asuras; sadhus and rishis; kings, ordinary men and animals.

India's holy scriptures (Ramayana, Mahabharata and the Puranas) declare God in His various personal aspects, viz, Father, Mother, Friend and Supreme Protector. On the other hand, the Vedas and the Upanishads, view God in His impersonal aspect, as 'Brahman' or the Causeless Spirit without Form and Attributes. From these scriptures, a bouquet of stories has been arranged in 'PUNYAM', which bring out both aspects of God.

"The Great Battle Between Durga and Durgama? (Devi Bhagwat Purana), Pasupata: The Indestructible Weapon of Lord Shiva (Mahabharata) and, The Two Tests of Parvati (Shiv Purana), are some stories that bring out the personal aspect of the Supreme Deity and the complex interconnectedness that exists in Hindu mythology between the different manifest forms of that Supreme One. On the other hand, stories such as: Raikva: An Unusual Saintf (Chandogya Upanishad) and, 'Who Can Burn the Straw? (Kena Upanishad), extol God in His impersonal aspect, as Spirit.