In this tell-all autobiography, Sri M writes about his fascinating journey as a young man from the southern coast of India to the mystical Himalayan Mountains. At the age of nineteen and a half, he felt an irresistible urge to go to the Himalayas in quest for his great Master. He finally met his Master at the Vyasa Cave, beyond the Badrinath shrine. After spending three and half years with his Master, wandering freely across the length and breadth of the Himalayan ranges, he was instructed to go back to live in the plains and lead a normal life. He started working for a living, fulfilled his social commitments and prepared himself to teach others all that he had learned and experienced. This book reveals the spiritual journey of a young lad from Kerala, who by his sincerity and dedication evolved into a living yogi. Sri M shares his knowledge of the Upanishads and spiritual insights born out of first hand experiences in his autobiography. Apprenticed to a Himalayan Master will make for an engaging and riveting read for those interested in the life and teachings of Sri M.

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 I was a teenager when I went to meditate in the caves of Vyasa in the Himalayas. I was guided by a great teacher who never curtailed my freedom to question, and never held my hand too long lest I become dependent. #2 I had terrible nightmares when I was a kid, and I was always trying to escape from them. I eventually realized that I was trying to escape from something, and where I wanted to go. #3 I was a teenager when I went to meditate in the caves of Vyasa in the Himalayas. I was guided by a great teacher who never curtailed my freedom to question, and never held my hand too long lest I become dependent. #4 Around this time, my mother's uncle took me to see the Aratu festival inside the East Fort. I was six or seven years old, and I had no idea what was inside the temple, but I was forbidden from entering because I was not a Hindu.

The book covers the local history of Vanchiyoor ward in Thiruvanthapuram City. This book is organised into 23 chapters. Dr. Shashi Tharoor (Member of Parliment, India) has hailed the book as a breakthrough acheivement and a unique contribution. The book is divided into 23 chapters and start with a general overview of local Histoy and go on to cover the early and recent history of vanchiyoor, its place names and sketch important instituions in the area, which have crossed a century. Two famous agitations have taken place in Vanchiyoor (District court) which features in these chapters. the book also deals with thirteen Temples, Mosques and Churches some of which have are ancient. A brief study of communities is also portrayed in the books. In Chapter 17 , a study into 55 instutions having rich history of over 100 years can alos be seen. A biographical sketch of over 50 personalities can be seen in chapter 18. Chapter 19 is a unique one , it deals with flora, fauna and water bodies, a history of nature of sorts. The last chapter "Miscellany" is a confetti of nearly 50 brief notes on variety of matters, as varied as indigenous food like 'ada' and 'Seva', to noise pollution, to 'Kadathinna', to 'Hanuman Padaram'. "A minature picture of Travancore from collective memory, oral history and archival sources." - Manu Pillai

On an unsuspecting Friday night, Liyla lost her son to an accident. Lost and disillusioned, all she wanted was a chance to speak to her son again, tell him she loved him and missed him. But death is the end, isn’t it? In a mind bending journey through the many planes we humans exist in, Liyla’s life changes as she encounters people who help reach across the veil of life and connect her to her son. This event opens a door in her life through which she discovers the meaning of life and beyond. Her studies ranging from contemporary Western sciences to ancient Indian wisdom lead her to understanding what it means to live, and our purpose on this planet along with a clear realization that the universe is just energy. This book will take you on a journey that answers many questions that have plagued humanity. What exactly is the mind? What is Consciousness? What is destiny? And the biggest one of all-- What happens after our physical forms pass from this life? Liyla looks at these questions with a scientific lens, hoping to bridge the gaps between science and spirituality — for each one of us looks for answers for these same questions within this cosmos. In this book, the spiritual aspects of life are explained with reference to the Panchakosha (five layer) theory of Indian spirituality which is elucidated in the Upanishads and other ancient Indian books. This gives a strong logical basis to understand Consciousness, and life in the physical and subtle planes.

Two great truths govern human existence: impermanence is the law of the Universe and therefore it is inevitable, but the jeewatma (soul) is permanent and lives forever. When one views human existence from the perspective of this knowledge, then the only certitude is that there is no death. With the materialization of the Universe the wheel of time was set in motion, imprinting preordained impermanence. Yet, despite the world’s impermanence, Man is offered the opportunity of acquiring knowledge and achieving spiritual growth within his lifespan. The cosmic soul momentarily adopts a human body to experience advancement in human form. But when the jeewatma departs the physical body from one of the five koshas (sheaths), it is released from this confinement and bondage into the joyful revelation of its true nature. The soul experiences divine love and achieves a state of timelessness. The demise of the human body thus becomes the moment for joyful fulfillment – when the jeewatma achieves ultimate growth and eternal beauty. Though the human form and external body decays, the jeewatma or the subtle body/soul, remains intact in its true and original form. Litterateur Rajendra Kher has spent long years studying the subject of death. He has researched both ancient and modern references, as well as the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad-Gita, Srimad Bhagvatam and various mythological literature in his attempt to unravel and comprehend death and ‘life after life’. He has also analyzed the personal experiences of rishis, scholars, masters and yogis; adding his findings to the book to make it comprehensive. The gift contained in these pages is the lifting of the veil on death. In so doing, it frees each of us from unknown fears and dread about death and dying, enabling us to experience instead, true happiness and the grace of living.

BIBLIOPHILIA: A perfectly acceptable addiction marked by obsessive reading, aggressive book-sniffing and strategic hoarding. For as long as Ferose, a San Francisco-based techie and 'gently mad' bibliophile, has understood books, he has devoured them with the unmitigated enthusiasm of a toddler on a sugar rush. For him, reading has been more than a weekend pursuit or a hobby on steroids. It has been a lifestyle - generously peppered with serendipitous first edition finds and deliberate in-store title hunting - of which he kept meticulous notes. In this intimate and refreshingly honest essay collection - illustrated by artists on the autism spectrum - Ferose professes his undying love for books and elaborates on his relationship with the life-affirming act of reading. Enthusiastically noting titles that carry scribbles in the neglected margins to gushing over one-of-a-kind collectibles, he delves into his varied picks, bringing his most formative bookish adventures to readers. Part memoir and part fascinating study of the quiet, fulfilling act of reading and collecting books, this joyous meld of anecdotes and recollections explores the sweeping genius of books and storytelling, and how they continually refine our collective conscience.

The book throws substantial light on every aspect of English grammar and composition in a very simple and lucid way. Almost every English grammar book available at the market is written in such a way as caters to the interests of either teachers or advanced learners, leaving common students out of the linguistic map. But, this book ensures to address the interests of both teachers and students alike. The special attractions of this book are Tense, special Tense, voice, Narration, Prepositions, Degree, Sentence according to structure, and above all punctuation marks. The book is a tapestry of linguistic inputs, cherry-picked wisely from a wide variety of other authoritative English grammar books, coupled with the author's own first-hand experiences of the English language at the coalface.

Conversations have the incredible power to connect people. Even a seemingly simple chat can transform a stranger into someone you’ll remember for the rest of your life. Almost no one knows better the power that conversations hold than taxi and ride share drivers; it’s a profession that gives you unparalleled opportunities to meet interesting people from all walks of life and strike up an exchange with them. In Metered Moments, Join Nipun Sharma as he takes you on a journey through the twenty-two most memorable stories from his many years of experience as a driver in the Vancouver area. These stories are heartwarming, humorous, and occasionally outrageous, yet always carry potent life lessons and reminders of the fact that we’re all human beings looking for connection. The car is here—come along for the ride, and get ready to feel the magic of human connection.

'The impact of the Autobiography wasn't limited to musicians or spiritual seekers. Steve Jobs, Co-founder of Apple Inc., which became the world's most valuable company, was a big fan and went so far as to say it was one of his favourite books. Jobs first read it as a teenager and claimed to have re-read it every year since then.' Paramahansa Yogananda's Autobiography of a Yogi was one of the most impactful spiritual books of the twentieth century and has travelled around the world, inspiring millions to walk the spiritual path. But what are twenty-first-century spiritual aspirants, steeped in technology and science, to think of these classic tales of gurus, swamis and miracles in the Himalayas? Do these tales have relevance today? In Wisdom of a Yogi, bestselling author, entrepreneur and venture capitalist Rizwan Virk brings out the lessons from Yogananda's classic and reinterprets them for the modern age. In fourteen unforgettable lessons, interweaving stories from the Autobiography with tales of college professors, students, entrepreneurs and modern seekers, Virk brings the ancient lessons of karma, yoga, meditation and siddhas into the modern age of YouTube, video games, mobile phones and social media. Whether you have never read the Autobiography or have read it multiple times, Wisdom of a Yogi will help enhance your spiritual practice in today's increasingly complex, cluttered and connected world.