From time immemorial, India has been the birthplace of religion and culture. Bharat Mata is home to hundreds of Rishis, Sages and Gurus who continuously nurtured the spiritual legacy of this land with valuable scriptures like the Bhagavad Gita. The epics Mahabharata and Ramayana have been wellsprings of ethics and philosophy, often guiding rulers in their duties. The Upanishads and millions of shlokas have kept alive our faith and belief in God. India's culture of devotion and religiosity has survived though the ages due to the undaunted and uninterrupted contribution of great saints, god-men, philosophers, composers, sculptures and painters. This volume takes the reader through the lives of 90 such immortals who have made a significant Impact in the spread of knowledge, wisdom and bakthi.
The Saints of India is a collection of biographies written by V.V.S. Manian, who has vast exposure to Indian philosophy and spirituality. This book written in a simple style with quotes, anecdotes and mythological stories that will take the reader on an interesting and impressive journey through the mighty minds of our enteral saints.
V.V.S. Manian has had an extremely successful and unique career in the fields of marketing, Communication, Journalism and Teaching. He started off as Project and Chief Marketing Manager, Modern Bakeries Ltd., New Delhi. He travelled the length and breadth of India. He moved from public sector to advertising and media and has worked at leading organizations like WS Industries and Efficient Publicities.
He has worked as a freelance journalist and photographer for The Mail, Madras (Chennai). He contributed regularly to The Hindu, Deccan Herald, Bhavan's Journal and Trinity Mirror. He was the founder editor of two weeklies, Blue streak and Janamitran. He currently runs the Asian News and Features Syndicate, Chennai. V.V.S. Manian was also the Hony. Principal for the evening college, Bhavan's Rajaji College of Communication and Management, Chennai and taught Marketing and Journalism for nearly three decades. V.V.S. Manian also served as Asst to Hony. Consul for Canada and Pondicherry from 1992 to 2003. He has undergone specialised training for Honorary Consul conducted by the Department of Foreign Affairs Canada.
As a writer, he has over 1000 articles to his credit on topics like politics, health and religion. He has interpreted and translated slokas like Abhirami Andadhi, Shiva Sahasranamam, Vishnu sahasaranamam, Soundariya Lahari, Bhaja Govindam and Neethi Sathagam. He has written several books, including the Dictionary on Journalism and Mass Communication, Architectural an Sculptural Beauty of Kapali Temple and Prayers for Prosperity (eBook).
Manian holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration from PSG College of Technology and B from PSG Arts College, Coimbatore and a post graduate diploma in Public Relations and Journalism from Rajendra Prasad Institute of Communication Studies in Mumbai. He has also done online courses from Oxford, Columbia, Harvard and Berklee Universities, USA. Mr. Manian has travelled widely. He is also actively involved in politics and is currently with the BJP.
Vedas (1182)
Upanishads (493)
Puranas (624)
Ramayana (741)
Mahabharata (354)
Dharmasastras (165)
Goddess (496)
Bhakti (242)
Saints (1503)
Gods (1290)
Shiva (370)
Journal (187)
Fiction (60)
Vedanta (362)
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