Jyothirgamaya: Enlightening Stories

Book excerpt: An anthology of traditional stories related to Advaita Vedanta, Buddhism, general spirituality and other profound truths and insights. This book presents a set of gems from our puranic, and philosophical heritage retold in a contemporary way. These stories bring in flashes of wisdom into human minds in a way even the most profound discourses can’t do! ‘Fables have been used by messengers and philosophers since ancient times as a means to effectively impart their views and teachings. The Upanishad stories to our epics serve the same purpose. These tales have a long history of imparting such wisdom into human minds. They transform the profound philosophies into experiences that can lead to realizations. There should not be a doubt whether these are meant for kids or adults. These are for all. It will definitely help children to grow up in the right way, and the adults to preserve and nurture the child within!’ (From the introduction to the book by Award winning Malayalam writer C. Radhakrishnan)