Books by Ashwini Kumar Aggarwal

Our Vedas eulogize the Sun, and there are many hymns in praise of the Surya Devata. Especially, the first chapter of the Krishna Yajur Veda Taittiriya Aranyakam has come to be known in recent times as the Surya Namaskar chapter.------------------------------------------Surya Namaskar is a fundamental set of 12 postures to step into a higher state of consciousness that reflects Purity. It leads to Yoga, or the significant moment when one relaxes, absorbed in divine union.------------------------------------------The entire process comprises of ¿ A Cheerful beginning¿ Stepping onto the Yoga Mat facing EAST¿ Having a sip of Water to begin with¿ Chanting Om Suryaaya Namah-----------------------------------------It is a proven cardiovascular workout of a high order, when done at a smooth pace. When done with holding the stretch at each pose with normal breathing, it is meditative, relaxing and toning.-----------------------------------------The Sun is traditionally connected to the Manipura Chakra, known as the Navel Center, or the Solar Plexus. It is also the 2nd brain of the body, where all the nerves meet, and the place of the umbilical cord attaching every new born. We see that all the poses in the Surya Namaskar have a significant effect on the solar plexus. In other words these asanas massage, strengthen, realign, and invigorate the stomach and gut. That by default in medical parlance is the prime source of illness prevention and cure.

Aitareya is one of the earliest Upanishads and is attributed to sage Mahidasa Aitareya. It consists of five sections, viz. sections 21 to 25. These sections form the 4th, 5th, and 6th chapters of the 2nd part of the Rigveda Aranyaka. For the young student the ¿¿¿¿¿¿ Samhita verses. the householder the ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Brahmana verses. the retired the ¿¿¿¿¿¿ Aranyaka verses. the sannyasi the ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Upanishad verses.Young Student = one who is yet being cared for by parents.Householder = one who is in the thick of earning, raising a family, or actively engaged in society.Retired = one who is out of the grind and living on savings.Sannyasi = one who is free in mind and light at heart.These four phases are not separated in time or by age. These may occur in any order in a man's life, sometimes concurrent, sometimes distinct. One may have the Sannyasa experience earlier and get thrown into the Householder struggle later. It happens. The key point to understand is that these are states of the mind, heart, intellect and emotion, and one's relationships in society.Using simple yet elegant words, the Rishi narrates the story of creation from the Big Bang onward. The complete paraphernalia for its functioning is described, also the biology of man's birth. An incisive statement is made that points to the undeniable fact "Opposite Values are Complementary in Nature".Its mahavakya is prajñ¿nä brahma, i.e. Consciousness = the Divine = the Supreme.¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿ ¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿ ¿.¿.¿so'sy¿yam¿tm¿ püyebhyä karmabhyä pratidh¿yate ¿ ath¿sy¿yamitara ¿tm¿ k¿tak¿tyo vayogatä praiti ¿ sa itä prayanneva punarj¿yate tadasya t¿t¿yä janma ¿ 2.1.4The soul travels through bodies. It also travels through traits and virtues. Since a Soul gets known and remembered in diverse ways Through physical lineage. Through propagation of ideals. Through celebration of festivals and anniversaries.Hence that is known as the Undying Birth.Giving the example of sage Vamadeva who attained enlightenment, a devotee is inspired and empowered to embark on an inward journey…For the Sanskrit Enthusiast, each verse is given in Devanagari, with a Latin transliteration, and Padacheda. Many verses have vibhakti-cases and word meaning.

Mundaka Upanishad is from the Gopatha-Brahmana of the Atharva Veda. Whereas its Samhita portion survives in two recensions, after sages Paippalada and Shaunaka, the Brahmana portion available today is only of sage Gopatha.Mundaka Upanishad gets its name from "a head shaved of all heavy botheration". By the sincere study of this Upanishad, one's mind resolves all troubles, difficulties seem trifles. It quenches the thirst of the sincere seeker and in beautiful verse satiates the heart of the ardent aspirant.Mundaka is especially written for the man who is willing to rise above the crowd, whose performance in daily life is extraordinary, who is willing to work harder than his colleagues. It is for the soul who uses his talents to be creative and productive, and is at the same time thirsting for the Unknown.na tatra s¿ryo bh¿ti na candrat¿rakä nem¿ vidyuto bh¿nti kuto'yamagni¿ ¿ tameva bh¿ntamanubh¿ti sarvä tasya bh¿s¿ sarvamidä vibh¿ti ¿ 2.2.102.2.10 There no sensory light reaches, that is fathomless, silent and still. There is no distinction there, no features of any sort even when examined under the blazing sun or the cool moonlight or even the farthest star. Purity is a seamless whole, that the light of intellect does not grasp, nor does lightening illumine. Then how could our small candle flames or fancy torches or puny ego reach there? By Brahman is the functioning of men and machines, By it is governed the tempest and the breeze. All is made brilliant by its kindly light, all of us touch glory under its shade. Any victory or fame is due to its grace. Any win is its will. All powerhouses are powered by it, Man becomes a king or saint due to its kindness.For the Sanskrit grammar enthusiast, each verse is given in original Devanagari with a Latin transliteration and Padacheda. Anvaya and Cases are listed for many verses.

Upanishads are verses from the Vedas that have been compiled as independent and complete sets. Traditionally the verses in each Veda have been classified as Chanting portion and Analysis portion. Within the Analysis portion, a further sub-classification of verses has been done, namely Discussion, Research, Essential thought or guiding principle.This book gives a mathematical picture of the sacred syllable AUM and its relevance to the Waking, Dreaming and Sleeping states. The transcendental state is described as the fourth state.This book explains the crux of the verses in easy to grasp contemporary language. Contains original verse in Sanskrit with a Latin transliteration and an English commentary. For the Sanskrit enthusiast each verse has Word-boundary and Prose order with Cases. Uses clear well-spaced Devanagari font.

The sweetest nectar is the Bhagavad Gita,Words of enduring wisdom spoken by the Lord himself."Leave it all to me, O Devout Seeker.Anything and Everything shall be granted,this is my solemn promise"."Be SMILING. Go on with Confidence. May your Heart be Happy.May your cup be full to the brim."The heart of the Gita. Quintessential Wisdom.Lucidly written to give clarity in the workings of the MIND, the SENSES, the MEMORY. A synthesis of KARMA JNANA BHAKTI from this ancient text, that graces the home of every Indian, and is read all over the globe.

The key to proper grasp of Sanskrit Grammar, especially the formation of Verbs from Roots, lies in a sound understanding of1. Maheshwar Sutras2. Pratyahara3. Place and Effort of Enunciation4. Homogeneous Letters5. Sandhi Rules6. Tag Letters of Dhatus and last but not the least7. Knowing the FINAL Letter of each Dhatu and8. Knowing the PENULTIMATE Letter of each Dhatu.All of this has been lucidly explained and properly delved into, with a note on the Ashtadhyayi Sutras needed in deriving and conjugating Verbs. Dhatus have been listed in correct Panini order.Moreover,9. The Identical Roots across Conjugations have been properly Indexed.10. Roots have been Indexed based on each Tag Letter - Anubandha.11. Internal Grouping of Roots has been given with Dhatu markers From - To.12. KandvAdi Gana Roots have also been listed.This makes the book unique and a useful text for students of Vyakarana at the College and University Level. It also serves the purpose of the Vedanta Learners, especially those wishing to become intimate with the Language.

The Bhagavad Gita is a Song. It is a song Divine.It is sung by the Lord Himself and His dearest Devotee.Most of us in Bharata love to chant shlokas from the Gita. The mellifluous singing makes the atmosphere come alive. This book gives each of the 700 Bhagavad Gita verses in 4 padas. The pauses are correctly placed, using Sanskrit Grammar rules of sandhi and conjuncts.The Introduction is in English to help one understand the mechanics of Chanting and Grammar. The verses are in Devanagari.This enables one to know where to pause during reading, and to help perfect a serious chanter in his Enunciation. It thus bridges the learning curve and makes proper recital of the Bhagavad Gita an easy task.Chanting correctly helps in many ways, including improvement in memory, confidence and concentration. It also realigns one to be more committed to wisdom.A book that will deepen the interest in the Gita and appeal to readers of all backgrounds

Bhagavad Gita is a masterpiece that is read by millions all over the globe. Its 6th Chapter, commonly known as the Dhyana Yoga or the Yoga of Meditation offers a simple, effective and practical guide for day-to-day living.This book presents a succinct commentary to understand and apply this pristine knowledge for readers of all backgrounds and cultures.The book also contains an extensive discussion on Sanskrit Grammar to aid the students to delve into the intricacies of this ancient language. Verbs, Nouns, Adjectives, Particles are listed clearly. The elemental sounds known as the Dhatus or Roots of the Sanskrit Language are given as they appear in word formations in the Bhagavad Gita. A Devanagari Latin Transliteration section is also present.Well formatted indexes are given for the avid scholar to quickly look-up any entity from the Devanagari verses. A free flowing Hindi and English translation makes the book unique and complete in all respects.

The Yoga Aphorisms of Patanjali are a fundamental text on the practice of Integrated Living, Attaining Fitness and Joy, and preparing oneself for Liberation. Even today, such practices are alive in Ashrams, Gurukuls and Villages. Many enlightened Masters are teaching such values across the globe. It is hoped that this book, re-interpreted in the context of modern thinking and lifestyle will encourage Educational Institutions, the Medical Fraternity and Administrators worldwide to see how well the practice of Yoga, especially Pranayama and Meditation can be approached and deployed with success. Mankind's prayer and Gurudev Sri Sri's vision of "a disease-free body, quiver-free breath, stress-free mind, inhibition-free intellect, obsession-free memory, ego that includes all, and soul which is free from sorrow" can then be easily realized. It is also meant for use in Sanskrit Grammar colleges. The original Sanskrit text is given with a Latin transliteration and an English commentary.

The Yoga Aphorisms of Patanjali are a fundamental text on the practice of Integrated Living, Attaining Fitness and Joy, and preparing oneself for Liberation. Even today, such practices are alive in Ashrams, Gurukuls and Villages. Many enlightened Masters have taught and are teaching such values across the globe. It is hoped that this book, re-interpreted in the context of modern thinking and lifestyle will encourage Educational Institutions, the Medical Fraternity and Administrators worldwide to see how well the practice of Yoga, especially Pranayama and Meditation can be approached and deployed with success. Mankind's prayer and Gurudev Sri Sri's vision of "a disease-free body, quiver-free breath, stress-free mind, inhibition-free intellect, obsession-free memory, ego that includes all, and soul which is free from sorrow" can then be easily realized. This book is also written with a view to its adaptation in Sanskrit Grammar colleges, as the words in each Sutra have been identified with meaning. The original Sanskrit text is given with a Latin transliteration and an English commentary.atha yog¿nü¿sanam. 1 1.1 Now the Directive for a Yogic Life

The Dhatupatha is Panini's library of Sounds that serves as an input to the Ashtadhyayi program. Its intelligent, concise and exemplary coding is regarded in awe by the foremost programmers of today and has stood its ground over 2500 years. Many Dhatupathas are available, and the source is usually an edition of the Siddhanta Kaumudi of Bhattoji Dikshita circa 17th century. A book that is error free, legible and easily understandable is the aim here. Roots are numbered with a unique Dhatu Serial Number from 1 to 1943. A standard edition is often peppered with footnotes. These comments have been clarified to facilitate learning and teaching for the modern Reader. Apart from Dhatu Sutras, the major Ganasutras have been enumerated. Internal grouping of Roots is well established. Relevant Ashtadhyayi Sutra is often listed. Lucid Indexes make locating any Root precise and convenient. Very useful for stepping into the intricacies of Sanskrit Grammar.

This book is a seminal work on the Dhatupatha of Panini, Roots of the Sanskrit Language. It contains Sanskrit text and English commentary. It includes Accents and Meanings for each Root.Verbs are the backbone of any sentence. How may one write or understand a Sanskrit sentence without knowing the exact spelling of Verbs? This was our motive when we began writing this book.1. Verb Conjugation Tables are given for the 5 Lakaras that are prominent in literature and are in daily use in the Modern context. Lat Present Tense, LRt Future Tense, Lot Imperative Mood, Lang Past Tense, VidhiLing Potential Mood.Relevant Ashtadhyayi Sutra is indicated whenever a Dhatu is complex to conjugate. For Ubhayepadi Dhatus, both Parasmaipada and Atmanepada forms are listed.2. Additionally the Reader is introduced to the Lat Passive Voice forms for each Root.3. Nishtha Participles for each Root are also given - a kRt affix, to make the book useful and complete.4. All the Roots are listed in correct Panini order as in a standard Dhatupatha. This makes it really easy to locate any Root.5. Two Alphabetical Indexes are given, one of Dhatus-with-Tag letters, and another of Dhatus-ready-for-Conjugation. A great help for looking up hard to find Roots.6. Verb Forms for all Roots have been printed without asking the reader to refer to a previous Root. The work is in three Volumes.Vol1 Contains Roots of gana 1c to 5c, Dhatu Serial Number 1 to 1280.Vol2 Contains Roots of gana 6c to 10c, Dhatu Serial Number 1281 to 1943.Vol3 Contains Dhatupatha, KandvAdi Gana, Relevant Ashtadhyayi Sutras, Vartikas, Karikas, Sautra Dhatus, GanaSutras, Tag Letters and Indexes.The person (third person HE, second person YOU, etc.) and number (singular ONE APPLE, plural THREE APPLES, etc.) that are commonly used in English Grammar for sentence syntax, structure and meaning are Conjugated in Sanskrit within the Verb itself. This means that the person (SHE, IT, etc.) and number (BOTH ITEMS, MANY ITEMS, etc.) are not separate words in a Sanskrit sentence. The Verb in a Sanskrit sentence contains such information intrinsically. This is done by taking a Verb Stem and applying suffixes to it in a matrix of 3x3.The correct spelling of each Verb in 3 persons and numbers makes it a highly useful Edition for Grammar Schools and Vedanta Gurukuls. A must have guide for graduate and post-graduate students of Vyakarana and Sanskrit Grammar.

This book gives all the 1943 Roots in correct Panini order with Accents(Anudata, Udata and Svarita), preserving the Dhatu Serial Number so that looking up a dhatu in another dhatupatha becomes easy. Each Root is given the classifications of - Parasmayepada/Atmanepada/Ubhayepada - Set, Anit, Vet - Transitive/Intransitive - iii/1 Verb rupa for Present Tense Active Voice is listed for each Root - Internal Grouping of Roots is clearly mentioned. Relevant Ashtadhyayi Sutras given in many places. To make the book useful there are two indexes that do a complete job of locating any Root - Alphabetical Index on original dhatus as in Dhatupatha of Panini with tag letters - Standard Alphabetical Index on dhatus ready to be conjugated to Verbs stripped of tag letters This book is a standard size edition. Immensely useful for graduate and post graduate students of Vyakarana or Vedanta.

Rudra Puja has been practised in India since the beginning of time. Shiva means Auspicious. Rudra is a synonym for Shiva that means 'Destroyer of Evil'. Puja means that which is born of fullness. The Vedic scriptures hail the Rudram chants as a method to remove sufferings, attain desires and bestow all round prosperity in one's village. This book presents the complete Rudra Puja Abhisheka procedure in Sanskrit using clear Devanagari font. Headings are given in English for the performer to follow the text correctly. The Rudram Verses for NORTH INDIAN Shukla Yajur Veda as well as for SOUTH INDIAN Krishna Yajur Veda are both given in separate sections with correct Vedic Accents. Additionally, the Devanagari Latin Transliteration is given for the South Indian version. A copious Appendix gives the Devanagari Alphabet, Pronunciation Key, and some famous Shiva Shlokas. Ideal for use at home or in the temple.

This book is a seminal work on the Dhatupatha of Panini, Roots of the Sanskrit Language. It contains Sanskrit text and English commentary. Verbs are the backbone of any sentence. 1. Verb Conjugation Tables are given for the 5 Lakaras that are prominent in literature and are in daily use in the Modern context. Lat Present Tense, LRt Future Tense, Lot Imperative Mood, Lang Past Tense, VidhiLing Potential Mood. For Ubhayepadi Dhatus, both Parasmaipada and Atmanepada forms are listed. 2. Lat Passive Voice forms for each Root are given. 3. Nishtha Participles are also given as it is a kRt affix. The work is in 3 Volumes, with Roots listed in the correct Panini order. Vol1 - Roots of gana 1c to 5c, No 1 to 1280 Vol2 - Roots of gana 6c to 10c, No 1281 to 1943 Vol3 - Dhatupatha, KandvAdi Gana, Relevant Ashtadhyayi Sutras, Vartikas, Karikas, Sautra Dhatus, GanaSutras, Tag Letters and Indexes Useful for Grammar Schools and Vedanta Gurukuls.

The key to proper grasp of Sanskrit Grammar, especially the formation of Verbs from Roots, lies in a sound understanding of1. Maheshwar Sutras2. Pratyahara3. Place and Effort of Enunciation4. Homogeneous Letters5. Sandhi Rules6. Tag Letters of Dhatus7. Knowing the FINAL Letter of each Dhatu and8. Knowing the PENULTIMATE Letter of each Dhatu.All of this has been lucidly explained and properly delved into, with a note on the Ashtadhyayi Sutras needed in deriving and conjugating Verbs. Dhatus have been listed in correct Panini order.Moreover, it contains9. Index of Identical Roots.10. Index of Roots based on each Tag Letter - Anubandha.11. Internal Grouping of Roots with Dhatu markers From - To.12. KandvAdi Gana Roots have also been listed.This makes the book unique and a useful text for students of Vyakarana at the College and University Level. It also serves the purpose of the Vedanta Learners, especially those wishing to become intimate with the Language.

The Sanskrit Alphabet consists of 56 Letters. There are Vowels, Semivowels, Consonants, Sibilants and the Aspirate. Additionally we have the Vedic letter for "da" and the Vedic Ayogavahas and Accents. Letters are clearly divided into groups and Enunciation is closely connected to Tongue movement. Nasals lend a distinct twang and the Vedic chants are a delight to hear because of Accentuation of the Vowels. Reading an Avagraha, Ayogavaha, Visarga and Anusvara is clearly explained as all letters of the alphabet are laid out threadbare. A relevant and complete book for the novice, the amateur or the Scholar.

Srimad Bhagavad Gita is a Song. It is a song Divine. It is sung by the Lord Himself and His dearest Devotee. Most of us in Bharata love to chant shlokas from the Gita. The mellifluous singing makes the atmosphere come alive. This book gives each of the 700 Bhagavad Gita verses in 4 quarters in English using Latin Transliteration ISO 15919. The pauses are correctly placed, using Sanskrit Grammar rules of sandhi and conjuncts. The complete text is present in Sanskrit as well. A proper Introduction is given to help one understand the mechanics of Reading and Grammar. How to read the Visarga, Anusvara and Avagraha is clearly told. This enables one to know where to pause during reading, and to help perfect one's Enunciation. It thus bridges the learning curve and makes proper reading of the Bhagavad Gita an easy task. A first of a kind book that will deepen the interest in the Gita and appeal to readers of all backgrounds.

This book is a seminal work on the Dhatupatha of Panini, Roots of the Sanskrit Language. It contains Sanskrit text and English commentary. It includes Accents and Meanings for each Root.Verbs are the backbone of any sentence. How may one write or understand a Sanskrit sentence without knowing the exact spelling of Verbs? This was our motive when we began writing this book.1. Verb Conjugation Tables are given for the 5 Lakaras that are prominent in literature and are in daily use in the Modern context. Lat Present Tense, LRt Future Tense, Lot Imperative Mood, Lang Past Tense, VidhiLing Potential Mood. Relevant Ashtadhyayi Sutra is indicated whenever a Dhatu is complex to conjugate. For Ubhayepadi Dhatus, both Parasmaipada and Atmanepada forms are listed. 2. Additionally the Reader is introduced to the Lat Passive Voice forms for each Root.3. Nishtha Participles for each Root are also given - a kRt affix, to make the book useful and complete.The work is in three Volumes, with Roots listed in the correct Panini order.Vol1 Contains Roots of gana 1c to 5c, Dhatu Serial Number 1 to 1280.Vol2 Contains Roots of gana 6c to 10c, Dhatu Serial Number 1281 to 1943.Vol3 Contains Dhatupatha, KandvAdi Gana, Relevant Ashtadhyayi Sutras, Vartikas, Karikas, Sautra Dhatus, GanaSutras, Tag Letters and Indexes.The person (third person HE, second person YOU, etc.) and number (singular ONE APPLE, plural THREE APPLES, etc.) that are commonly used in English Grammar for sentence syntax, structure and meaning are Conjugated in Sanskrit within the Verb itself. This means that the person (SHE, IT, etc.) and number (BOTH ITEMS, MANY ITEMS, etc.) are not separate words in a Sanskrit sentence. The Verb in a Sanskrit sentence contains such information intrinsically. This is done by taking a Verb Stem and applying suffixes to it in a matrix of 3x3. The correct spelling of each Verb in 3 persons and numbers makes it a highly useful Edition for Grammar Schools and Vedanta Gurukuls. A must have guide for graduate and post-graduate students of Vyakarana and Sanskrit Grammar.

Sanskrit is the mother lode of Scriptures. It is the storehouse of all that is benign and worthwhile. Most of us are however not in a position to unlock the power and efficacy of our ancient heritage, being out of touch with this Divine Language. The Srimad Bhagavad Gita is a scripture of enduring and all-encompassing munificence. Anyone in this entire planet has and can benefit from just a few verses from the Bhagavad Gita. This book is an attempt to unlock the Sanskrit in the Gita, using lucid commentary in English and grammatical analysis of verses in Devanagari. The 6th chapter is unique. It is the Yoga of Self-Control. It portrays the Yoga of Meditation i.e. Dhyana. A free-flowing Hindi and English essential meaning of verses makes the book useful for all. Well formatted Dhatu, Word and Pada Indexes make this edition a useful work for scholars and academicians worldwide.

The Dhatupatha of Panini gives 1943 dhatus. These are the building blocks of Sanskrit, known as the Roots of the Language. This book gives all the 1943 roots with Accents. Alternate listing of some dhatus makes the total count as 2056. However the Dhatu Serial Number is preserved so that looking up a dhatu in another book becomes easy.The Anudata, Udata and Svarita accent on a dhatu is usually not available in printed dhatupathas, so this book is a welcome addition for the Sanskrit enthusiast. In some cases the relevant Ashtadhyayi sutra is mentioned when a dhatu is difficult to conjugate.Each Root is given the classifications of - Parasmaipada / Atmanepada / Ubhayepada P/A/U - Set / Anit / Vet - Transitive / Intransitive - the iii/1 Verb rupa(s) for Present Tense Active Voice is listed for each RootIn addition, there are the following sections to make the book useful - A short Dhatu Identity to quickly look up the relevant details of any Root - A possible English Meaning for each Root - Dhatupatha as used for Chanting/MemorizationThere are two indexes that do a complete job of locating any Root - Alphabetical Index on original dhatus as in Dhatupatha of Panini with tag letters - Standard Alphabetical Index on dhatus ready to be conjugated to Verbs stripped of tag lettersWell written Appendices containing the Maheshwar Sutras, the Devanagari Alphabet, and about Panini; make this book a sought for edition by the Academician or the Scholar.Immensely useful for graduate and post graduate students of Vyakarana or Vedanta.

This book gives all the 1943 Roots in correct Panini order with Accents (Anudata, Udata and Svarita), preserving the Dhatu Serial Number so that looking up a dhatu in another dhatupatha becomes easy.English meaning for each Root is given.Each Root is given the classifications of - Parasmaipada / Atmanepada / Ubhayepada - Set / Anit / Vet - Transitive / Intransitive / Dvikarmaka - iii/1 Verb rupa for Present Tense Active Voice is listed for each RootInternal Grouping of Roots is clearly mentioned.Relevant Ashtadhyayi Sutra is listed for Roots that are difficult to conjugate.To make the book useful there are two indexes that do a complete job of locating any Root - Alphabetical Index on original dhatus as in Dhatupatha of Panini with tag letters - Standard Alphabetical Index on dhatus ready to be conjugated to Verbs stripped of tag lettersThis book is a standard size edition. Immensely useful for graduate and post graduate students of Vyakarana or Vedanta.

Many years ago, circa 600 BCE, a scientific treatise was written. The Grammar of the Sanskrit Language was crisply described by Panini. Sutras that were like code and a sort of computer program covered the entire Vykarana in less than 4000 statements. In the beginning of the code was an amazing tool-kit consisting of 14 lines, that came to be known as the Maheshwar Sutras. Just as we have advanced chemical equations or mathematical formulae, so are these Maheshwar Sutras, also called the Shiva Sutras. These Sutras are a special rearrangement of the Sanskrit Alphabet to cluster letters having some definite quality that can be used in WORD construction. There are two primary objectives achieved a) to define Arrays-of-Equivalence-of-Letters, and b) to introduce the concept of Meta Tags. Sound is an attribute of SPACE and the science behind sounds that construe the Alphabet is what it is all about. Certainly for the Scholar or a Pundit, an absolute treat.

Time and Space is all we live by. Is there anything more? Most of us have experienced the Divine. That is definitely something more than space time. And what about the Thoughts? What are they? Certainly divine they are too. Guruji and Sudarshan Kriya, Upanishads and Bhagavad Gita all are Divine to culture the mind. You and I experience uncountable fleeting thoughts while being in both conscious and sub-conscious states. Thoughts so fleeting and incomprehensible, that barely a fraction is registered in our minds and is retained in our memory. I spent a lot of my childhood marveling at how the same human mind is capable of finding solutions to both the problems. Conversations with Space is a beautifully documented account of feelings, emotions, learning and living. You might relate, might not. You might agree, might disagree. This read will make you feel and hopefully, help you evolve into the person you wish to become.

Sanskrit is a language that flows from time immemorial; it originates in natural sounds and finds its way in many spoken languages Today. This book presents the traditional Dhatupatha of Panini in Devanagari script, with a measure of Elucidation. It serves as a handy reference in understanding the Roots of the Language from where Verbs, Nouns and all words are derived. Serious students and Academicians shall find learning Sanskrit enjoyable. The book can very well find its way to Schools and Colleges where Sanskrit is being taught. Its Chanting Section caters to primary learners. The English Meaning Section has a universal appeal and shall benefit any Library. The Short Dhatu Identity shows any Dhatu's characteristics at a glance. The Main Dhatupatha containing Accents and iii/1 Verb Rupas, in the traditional order of Panini, is what the committed scholar really needs. Finally, an Alphabetical Dhatu Index, that is well formatted, enhances the book immensely.