Round about Ganesha
Round about Ganesha

Author: Swamini Supriyananda

Publisher: Central Chinmaya Mission Trust

Published: 2022-12-01

Total Pages: 15

ISBN-13: 8175977671

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Round About Ganesha recalls an enthralling competition between Ganesha and Kartikeya. It not only encapsulates the true significance of appreciating one’s parents and respecting them to the fullest, but also reveals that we must look within ourselves to seek wisdom and truth a wandering mind is hard to please, but a stable mind will certainly be enlightened. The inspiring Chinmaya Bala Katha is a series of books written to instill a strong basis of respectful virtues and values into young children. From enchanting storylines to insightful messages, these books never fail to leave a meaningful footprint on readers.

How Ganesha Outwitted His Brother to Circle the Universe
How Ganesha Outwitted His Brother to Circle the Universe

Author: Deepak Shimkhada

Publisher:

Published: 2013-11-05

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 9781493692859

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The story is based on Hindu mythology. It is about Ganesha, a boy who lost his human head and received that of an elephant. Despite this shortcoming, the boy outwits his brother Kumara, who is athletic and strong, circling the universe in response to a challenge by his father Shiva.

Ganesha's Sweet Tooth
Ganesha's Sweet Tooth

Author: Sanjay Patel

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2012-09-07

Total Pages: 41

ISBN-13: 1452119848

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The bold, bright colors of India leap off the page in this picture book retelling of how Ganesha helped write the epic Hindu poem, the Mahabharata. Ganesha is just like any other kid, except that he has the head of an elephant and rides around on a magical mouse. And he loves sweets, but when Ganesha insists on biting into a super jumbo jawbreaker laddoo, his tusk breaks off! With the help of the wise poet Vyasa, and his friend Mr. Mouse, Ganesha learns that what seems broken can be quite useful after all. With vibrant, graphic illustrations, expressive characters, and offbeat humor, this is a wonderfully inventive rendition of a classic tale. Praise for Ganesha’s Sweet Tooth “Pink elephants haven’t looked this good since Dumbo.” —The New York Times “Beautifully presented. . . . So sweet we almost want to pop it in our mouths.” —Entertainment Weekly “Stylish. . . . A fresh and comedic introduction to a Hindu legend, with a winning combination of both eye candy and actual candy.” —Publishers Weekly “Bright, elaborately detailed illustrations. . . . Grade-schoolers. . . . will enjoy the story’s turnarounds and focus on luscious sweets, and many will be ready for the classic Hindu myth.” —Booklist

Ganesha
Ganesha

Author: Sri Hari

Publisher: Bharatha Samskruthi Prakashana

Published: 2019-03-02

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9389020522

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Known by various names, Ganesha is a divine force, a remover of all hurdles and one who is worshipped before doing any good work. The story of Ganesha here is based on Brahmavaivartha Purana. Lord Sri Krishna was born as Ganesha to Siva and Parvathi after she completed the Punyaka vratha, the king of all vrathas. As dakshina, Sanatkumara asked Parvathi for her husband if she wanted to enjoy the fruits of the vratha completely. It is said that Shaneshwara who was under his wife’s curse was forced to look at baby Ganesha when the baby’s head got severed from his body. Lord Vishnu got an elephant’s head, stuck it to the baby’s body and breathed life into it. Once when Parasurama came to have a darshan of Siva and Parvathi, Ganesha refused to allow him inside as his parents were resting. Incensed, the sage cut off one of Ganesha’s tusks with his axe. Ganesha and Tulasi once had a duel during which Tulasi offered to marry Ganesha and when he declined she cursed him saying that he would be married one day. He in turn cursed her but felt sorry and comforted her saying that as a plant, she would be a favourite of Lord Sri Hari. Ganesha beat his brother Karthikeya in a competition when they were asked to go round the world to visit holy places in order to win the divine modaka and the promise of getting married. While Karthikeya actually went round the world, Ganesha went round his parents as he believed that everything holy lay at his parents’ feet. He was then married to Siddhi and Buddhi. Ganesha was once abandoned in a forest. Sage Parashara recognized the divine being in the baby and took it home. Due to sage Saubhari’s curse, Krauncha was cursed to become a rat, but one that would enjoy the status of being Ganesha’a vehicle. The legend of the Moon laughing at Ganesha and the latter cursing the Moon is quite well known. One must note that it was because of Ganesha’s wisdom and blessings that he was chosen to be Vedavyasa’s scribe and thus the world got a great epic, the Mahabharatha. Our other books here can be searched using #BharathaSamskruthiPrakashana

Krishna's Potful of Mischief
Krishna's Potful of Mischief

Author: Swamini Supriyananda

Publisher: Central Chinmaya Mission Trust

Published: 2020-08-10

Total Pages: 23

ISBN-13:

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Krishna’s Potful of Mischief is an enchanting tale of the depth of Krishna’s love for everyone who makes room for Him in their heart. From Dahibhanda, who made the pot, to the Gopis who used the pots, they all found immense joy and contentment. In and through his playfulness, Krishna reveals secret insights that can bring the same joy and contentment to you. Can you find the secrets? The Chinmaya Bala Katha series recalls the traditional Hindu parables through different, exciting and thought-provoking ways. Whilst narrating a fun story, each book highlights a morally important lesson that provides children with a deep and invaluable perception of life.

Gaṇeśapurāṇa
Gaṇeśapurāṇa

Author: Greg Bailey

Publisher: Otto Harrassowitz Verlag

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 720

ISBN-13: 9783447054720

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This book offers a translation of the seven thousand verses of the second book of the medieval Hindu text, the Ganesa Purana, one of two Puranas dedicated to the important elephant-headed god. In this book the reader is given many narratives about Ganesas ascent to earth in order to kill demonic figures who threaten to overthrow the correct world order. In addition, these narratives contain myths about Ganesa's birth and family as well as some extended and quite humorous myths about ideal devotees of the god.The translation is preceded by a long introduction offering a geographical and historical context for the GanesaPurana. Following the translation are very extensive notes which bring our points of philological interest, but focus mainly on the literary structure of the text and the methods used to present the many myths and narratives in a coherent and fully integrated manner.

The Mango
The Mango

Author: Vallabh Shastri

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2017-03-01

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781543019483

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From ancient India, we bring you this lovable story of how Ganesha, the elephant god, outwits his brother Kartikeya, the god of war, to win a Mango and his parents affection. This is a classical story told to Hindu and Indian children, especially in South India.

Ganesha, the Auspicious, the Beginning
Ganesha, the Auspicious, the Beginning

Author: Shakunthala Jagannathan

Publisher: Vakils, Feffer & Simons Pvt Ltd

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13:

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Ganesha is the most popular and loved of the gods of the Hindu pantheon. Nothing auspicious takes place without invoking his name. Was this always so? if not, how did he rise into prominence? These and so many more questions have exercised the minds of those interested in Hindu religion and philosophy. This title answers those questions.