BOOKS AMEYA

Nehkruti turned to religious books to explore and challenge her faith

Nehkruti and how books helped her build a robust foundation of faith

I got my reading genes from my mother. Whether it was putting me to sleep after dinner, or killing time on a long flight or train journey, she would invariably read me something. By the time I was a teenager, I was already familiar with some of the best works of celebrated authors like Sidney Read more…

Celestial Telescope: A poem on Ameya

Celestial Telescope

Parched was the sky scattered with puffs cottony the blazing heat ball piercing the horizon with raw agony yet the farmer plowed the land and toiled and bruised, drenched in sweat heavens up above gambled and strings of silvery clouds won the bet.   Unhurried and carefree, wandered the little child o’ what fun are Read more…

God Provides: A Folk Tale from Andhra Pradesh

God Provides: A Folk Tale from Andhra Pradesh

The province of Warangal was ruled by a benevolent king. His magnanimity meant that his popularity spread far and wide. Two beggars regularly came to him asking for alms. One of them was a young man while the other was an aged woman. After being compensated, the young man would say, “the King provides”, while Read more…

Book review of 'If Truth Be Told: A Monk's Memoir' by Om Swami

[Book Review] ‘If Truth Be Told: A Monk’s Memoir’ by Om Swami

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Om Swami is a monk who lives in the Himalayan foothills. He has a Bachelor’s degree in business and an MBA from Sydney, Australia.  He has authored many bestselling books in the genre of spirituality. Mind Full to Mindful, A Fistful of Wisdom and Kundalini: An Untold Story are some of his Read more…