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Goodreads Giveaway (USA Only) of Arjun: Without A Doubt

19 Sunday Jul 2015

Posted by dr sweetyshinde in Arjun - my published novel, Constructive Criticism: Book reviews, Mahabharata

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History forgot his voice, but misquoted his silence. 
Genre: Indian Mythology/ Mahabharata/ History
Premise: 5000 years ago, Arjun the superlative warrior paused on the eve of Kurukshetra battle. His poignant question, “How many should die for the sins of a handful?” churned with charioteer Krishn’s, “How many times the sinful should be forgiven for the lives of countless?” to create the Bhagavad Gita.
Arjun, the idealist in a non-ideal world. He held the power to unleash devastation – and the compassion not to misuse it. He was idolized for defeating demiGods & demons – and ridiculed for not being ruthless. He was Heaven’s heir – and endured exile after exile. His love Draupadi – had to become the wife of his four brothers. He was the peerless archer, the seductive monk, the epitome of masculinity, the danseur eunuch, exemplary student and eternal seeker of knowledge – all in one roller coaster Life.
Come, join Arjun’s turbulent journey. Unravel his emotions, passions and angst.
Find ‘other’ famous Arjuns, compare Arjun vis-a-vis Achilles & Alexander and explore Myths of Mahabharata.
Discover Arjun beyond the warrior extraordinaire.
Note: Draupadi’s narration in the book is marked with *** symbol. Arjun’s narration is without any symbol.
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Yoga – through Krishna’s eyes, in Krishna’s words

21 Sunday Jun 2015

Posted by dr sweetyshinde in Mahabharata, Social Causes, Spirituality

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atma, Bhagavad Gita, bhakti yoga, concentration, devotion, dhyanayoga, eternal soul, God, international yoga day, karma yoga, karmayoga, Krishna, Mahabharata, meditation, parmatma, peace of mind, perishable body, religion, sankhya yoga, scriptures, wisdom, yoga, yogi

Did you know that Krishna was one of the earliest advocate of Yoga? On the eve of 21st June, International Yoga Day, lets see his views on Yoga.

  • Shri bhagavån uvåca – imaµ vivasvate YOGAM proktavån aham avyayam vivasvån manave pråha manur ikßvåkave’bravît

[I instructed this Science of Yoga to Vivaswan, who taught Manu, who taught it to Ikshvaku]- [Bhagavad Gita, CHAP 4, VERSE 1] Krishn’s yoga, is however, NOT limited to asanas or pranayama. It goes beyond physical flexibility or breathing techniques.

  • YOGA comes from word YUJYA = to join or to connect.

Foremost, Krishn systematically analyzes the body and soul through Sankhya. He makes a clearcut distinction. The ephemeral body versus the eternal Soul. spirit-energy-body The body is bound to disintegrate and destruct. The Soul within the body is indestructible. It will eventually adopt a new body for its journey in quest of peace. Hence, Krishn defines Yoga as union of this eternal Soul (Atma) to God Krishna (Parmatma).

  • He advocates 4 TYPES of Yoga  to achieve this purpose –

1] Karma-Yoga: via actions. 2] Gyana-Yoga : Continue reading →

Krishn in palaces, Pandavas in forests. True friendship?

14 Sunday Dec 2014

Posted by dr sweetyshinde in Arjun Related posts, Mahabharata

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What kind of a friend was Krishn?

Pandavas and Draupadi, rulers of a prosperous Indraprastha. Now duped out of their comfort, wealth and luxury. Pushed into penury, forests, hardships.

Krishn- their eternal friend and well wisher. Confidante, mentor and ally.

Did he offer them the comforts of his palace while they were in exile? No. Continue reading →

Bhagwad Gita Jayanti

01 Monday Dec 2014

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The ONLY philosophical discussion EVER held on a battlefield! Bhagwad Gita

A friendship so genuine, a bond so strong, a level of thinking so high & so deep, that even a single moment of friction between their ideology gifted us eternal wisdom.

It is fitting that both armies on the entire battlefield zoomed out and went into ‘statue’ mode during this dialogue. They were never the point and focus.

2 December 2014. The eve of Continue reading →

Journey of my Novel – My characters

28 Friday Nov 2014

Posted by dr sweetyshinde in Arjun : Journey of my Novel, Mahabharata

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arjun, arjuna, author, characters, debut, debut novel ficiton, draupadi, fiction, Krishn, Krishna, Mahabharata, mythology, novel, publication

“I feel pregnant!”

Truly, there is no other way to etch my feelings as my debut novel ‘Arjun: Without A Doubt’ inches closer home to publication.  dream

I hold triplets within my womb. The idealist, the flame and the enigma.

They poured words into my pen, I put words onto their lips. They have morphed Continue reading →

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