The Mahabharata Quest

Author : Christopher C Doyle
Publisher : Om Books International
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Mahabharata Secret by Christopher C Doyle Pdf

244 BC Asoka the Great discovers an ancient and terrible secret—a secret buried deep in the Mahabharata; a secret that could destroy the world; a secret hidden away for over 2300 years… Present Day A retired nuclear scientist is murdered. He leaves only e-mails with clues for his nephew. He and his friends follow a trail through ciphers and 2000-year-old ruins. Pursued by powerful dark forces, caught between the secrets of the past and the intrigues of the present, can they unravel the mystery before an unspeakable horror is unleashed on the world… CHRISTOPHER C DOYLE graduated from St. Stephens College, Delhi, with a degree in Economics and studied Business Management at IIM Calcutta. Since childhood, his literary mentors have been Jules Verne, HG Wells, Isaac Asimov, Robert Heinlein, JRR Tolkein, Robert Jordan and Terry Brooks. Christopher has written articles on management and business for several publications, and is regularly invited to speak at conferences. He worked with leading multinationals before setting up a strategic consultancy in India in partnership with a US-based firm. He is also a certified Executive Coach and works with senior executives to help them achieve better results in the workplace. Work aside, Christopher is a musician and lives his passion for music through his band called Mid Life Crisis which plays classic rock. He lives in Gurgaon with his wife, daughter and two dogs. The Mahabharata Secret is his debut novel. USP An IIM graduate-turned-author, Christopher C Doyle is in the same league as Chetan Bhagat and Amish Tripathi Mahabharata Secret blends mythology and history with modern science and cutting edge technology A page turner with hi-octane suspense and intrigue Readership All fiction lovers, thriller junkies, history buffs, corporate yuppies, educational institutes, libraries and general trade readers.

Author : Christopher C. Doyle
Publisher : Westland Books Pvt Limited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9384030597

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The Mahabharata Quest by Christopher C. Doyle Pdf

334 B.C.Alexander the Great begins his conquest of the Persian Empire. But his plans for everlasting glory do not end there and the young kind marches towards the Ends of the Earth - the lands of the Indus - on a secret quest. It will lead him to an ancient secret. It will lead him to an ancient secret concealed in the myths of the Mahabharata; a secret that is powerful enough to transform him into a god.. PRESENT DAY In Greece, the ancient tomb of a queen is discovered, a tomb that has been an enigma for over 2000 years.

Author : Christopher C. Doyle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Civilization, Ancient
ISBN : 9385724223

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The Secret of the Druids by Christopher C. Doyle Pdf

"5 B.C. and 54 B.C. - Julius Caesar invades Britain twice, only to leave empty handed... A.D. 60 - The Romans single-mindedly target the extermination of the Druids and the destruction of their sacred sites. What fear drives them to do so?... Present day - Who were the Druids? Were they priests or astronomers? Scientists or sorcerers? What is the ancient and terrifying secret from the Mahabharata that links the megalithic sites of Britain to the Druids, Julius Caesar and a mysterious queen who lived 4,000 years ago? These are the riddles that Vijay Singh and the task force must answer if they are to save the world from a fate worse than death. But time is running out.... Explore the science behind the Mahabharata in this explosive thriller packed with action, puzzles and mysteries from the past."--Publisher description.

Author : Andy Fraenkel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Epic literature, Sanskrit
ISBN : 0989607402

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Mahabharata by Andy Fraenkel Pdf

The foreboding age of Kali approaches. A troubled dynasty hovers on the brink of destruction. Celestials, warriors, demons, and mystics struggle for control of the earth. An epic story that has endured for millennia, Mahabharata reflects the passions and longings of the human spirit.

Author : Christopher C. Doyle
Publisher : Westland Publication Limited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Indic fiction (English)
ISBN : 9386850478

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Son of Bhrigu by Christopher C. Doyle Pdf

Fifteen-year-old Maya and Arjun find their placid world suddenly overturned, when their favourite history teacher is found brutally murdered. The death shocks the students at the school and baffles the police. Meanwhile, a mysterious stranger's reappearance after 5000 years strikes fear into the hearts of powerful members of a secret society, called the Sangha. Who is he and what is he after? What secrets are Arjun's uncle and mother hiding and why do they inexplicably decide to leave town for an unknown destination? What is The Pataal Prophecy, that must be decoded even as the world hurtles towards a fate that may doom humanity? In a race against time, Arjun and Maya must join forces with the Sangha to face an ageless and terrible enemy from the depths of Pataal. But can they overcome an ancient power that is out to wreak vengeance? After The Mahabharata Quest series, bestselling author Christopher C Doyle creates a world of fantasy and adventure, in which mythology, action and suspense come together to weave a thriller that will keep you spellbound till the very end.

Author : Ramesh Menon
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 734 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2006-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780595401871

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The Mahabharata by Ramesh Menon Pdf

The Mahabharata is the more recent of India's two great epics, and by far the longer. First composed by the Maharishi Vyasa in verse, it has come down the centuries in the timeless oral tradition of guru and sishya, profoundly influencing the history, culture, and art of not only the Indian subcontinent but most of south-east Asia. At 100,000 couplets, it is seven times as long as the Iliad and the Odyssey combined: far and away the greatest recorded epic known to man. The Mahabharata is the very Book of Life: in its variety, majesty and, also, in its violence and tragedy. It has been said that nothing exists that cannot be found within the pages of this awesome legend. The epic describes a great war of some 5000 years ago, and the events that led to it. The war on Kurukshetra sees ten million warriors slain, brings the dwapara yuga to an end, and ushers in a new and sinister age: this present kali yuga, modern times. At the heart of the Mahabharata nestles the Bhagavad Gita, the Song of God. Senayor ubhayor madhye, between two teeming armies, Krishna expounds the eternal dharma to his warrior of light, Arjuna. At one level, all the restless action of the Mahabharata is a quest for the Gita and its sacred stillness. After the carnage, it is the Gita that survives, immortal lotus floating upon the dark waters of desolation: the final secret With its magnificent cast of characters, human, demonic, and divine, and its riveting narrative, the Mahabharata continues to enchant readers and scholars the world over. This new rendering brings the epic to the contemporary reader in sparkling modern prose. It brings alive all the excitement, magic, and grandeur of the original - for our times.

Author : Christopher C. Doyle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Indic fiction (English)
ISBN : 9387894673

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The Pataala Prophecy by Christopher C. Doyle Pdf

Author : Bimal Krishna Matilal
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2014-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9788120806030

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Moral Dilemmas in the Mahabharata by Bimal Krishna Matilal Pdf

Here the collected papers explore the whole question of the relation between the mythopoetic and the moral in the context of the Mahabharata. Here we have a story of extreme complexity, characters that are unforgettable, and a cosmic context in which gods and men alike grapple with destiny. The obligations of kinship and friendship jostle with each other. The women characters, as in everyday life, seem to bear a very heavy load of the burden of life and to stand in a key position in almost every conflict. We are presented with predicaments at every turn. At times these predicaments seem to be aggravated by social structure. At other times they are cushioned by it. Philosophical tangles tied up with karma and dharma are interwoven with the mythopoetic material. Perhaps philosophical issues are pinpointed rather more than they are in Greek epic literature. The essays in this book treat the Mahabharata from an unusual angle, fastening on the moral dilemmas it presents. How universal are the dilemmas faced by the characters in the story, and are the dilemmas in fact resolved? In dealing with these questions, the discussions range over the meaning of the purusarthas, the institutions of marriage and the family, the concept of action in the Gita and the special predicaments faced by Draupadi, Arjuna and others. These studies invite the scholar to reflect afresh on the text and encourage the general reader to find in epic literature much that is relevant to life today.

Author : H. D. Goswami
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2017-04-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0986240311

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Quest for Justice by H. D. Goswami Pdf

Quest for Justice is based upon a collection of lectures on various themes and episodes from the Mahabharata. Paralleling the magnetic oral style of the Epic itself, the book transmits these ancient narratives in an appealing, highly accessible, and engaging contemporary voice.

Author : Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
Publisher : Anchor
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2009-02-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307472496

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The Palace of Illusions by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni Pdf

Taking us back to a time that is half history, half myth and wholly magical, bestselling author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni gives voice to Panchaali, the fire-born heroine of the Mahabharata, as she weaves a vibrant retelling of an ancient epic saga. Married to five royal husbands who have been cheated out of their father's kingdom, Panchaali aids their quest to reclaim their birthright, remaining at their side through years of exile and a terrible civil war. But she cannot deny her complicated friendship with the enigmatic Krishna—or her secret attraction to the mysterious man who is her husbands' most dangerous enemy—as she is caught up in the ever-manipulating hands of fate.

Author : Anuja Chandramouli
Publisher : One Point Six Technology Pvt Ltd
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9789381576397

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ARJUNA by Anuja Chandramouli Pdf

Arjuna is the immortal tale of one of IndiaÕs greatest heroes. These pages retell in riveting detail the story of the Pandava Warrior-Prince who has captured the imagination of millions across centuries. This is the intense and human story of his loves, friendship, ambitions, weaknesses and follies, as well as his untimely death and revival, his stint as a eunuch, and the innermost reaches of his thoughts.Told in a refreshingly modern and humourous style and set against the staggering backdrop of the Mahabharata. ArjunaÕs story appeals equally to the average, discerning reader and the scholar. It spans the epic journey from before his birth, when omens foretold his greatness, across the fabled, wondrous landscape that was his life.

Author : Asha Kaul,Vishal Gupta
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2021-07-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789354351099

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Demystifying Leadership by Asha Kaul,Vishal Gupta Pdf

Can leadership lessons be learnt from the Mahabharata? Demystifying Leadership positively asserts that we can and probes inquiry in the lives of six characters-Bhishma, Ashvatthama, Karna, Shakuni, Kunti and Krishna. It studies these characters in inescapable situations as they navigate through life by demonstrating values, decision-making ability, integrity and principles. Within the given constraints, some of these characters swim and rise, while others sink in moral turpitude. Extrapolating these successful and not-so-successful character traits to corporate leaders and linking them to scholarship, the authors provide lessons for leaders and managers operating in diverse situations. Borrowing from different disciplines, such as literature, philosophy, politics and psychology, Demystifying Leadership proposes to link essentials of leadership in the form of a Leadership Triangle comprising six levels: positive personality, peace with personal identity, purpose, positive use of power and politics, paradoxical leadership and principled pragmatism. It takes a grounded approach in amalgamating mythology and leadership through scholarship and practice.

Author : Varadaraja V. Raman
Publisher : Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Chowkhamba
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015049690889

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Reflections from Alien Shores by Varadaraja V. Raman Pdf

These Are A Collection Of Articles, Speeches, Taks On A Vaniety Of Themes Of Interest To Expaliate Indians By An Expatriate.

Author : Umesh Kotru,Ashutosh Zutshi
Publisher : One Point Six Technology Pvt Ltd
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2015-03-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9789352013043

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Karna The Unsung Hero of the Mahabharata by Umesh Kotru,Ashutosh Zutshi Pdf

Then, the exquisitely handsome body of Karna of generous acts, who should have been worthy of perpetual happiness, let go of that refulgent head with the kind of extreme reluctance evinced by a wealthy person in leaving his own prosperous home, or by a saintly one in forsaking virtuous company. [The Mahabharata, Karna-Parva; 91.53-54] In these lines of evocative pathos, the Mahabharata pays its ultimate tribute to Karna, who has hardly a rival in world literature to match his credentials as a uniquely nuanced heroes' hero – towering above Hector in righteous valour, above Arjuna in generosity, and above all else in conscientious attachment to the principles of noblesse oblige. This is the intriguing story of a hero who, despite being born to royalty was, like the Biblical Moses, cast away by his mother. Brought up lovingly by a lowly charioteer and his wife, his whole life was one great struggle against cruel destiny, and against all the odds placed in his way by the inequities of his time. In the process, he blazed a new trail of glory, emerging as the adorable exemplar of purushakaara (manly effort), with tremendous achievements both as a man and also as a warrior. Yet society never gave him his due, despite being as upright as Yudhishthira, as strong as Bhima, as skilful as Arjuna, as handsome as Nakula and as intelligent as Sahadeva. Rebuffed and insulted by society at every step, he developed some flaws engendered by a defiant spirit and nurtured by association with the evil designs of Duryodhana, his benefactor prince. But those very contrarieties seem to enhance and enliven the dramatic appeal of his character as one of the brightest stars of the Mahabharata's star cast. Written in an engagingly flowing style and with an imaginative transcreation of the epic storyline, Karna: the Unsung Hero of the Mahabharata should strike a responsive chord in the minds, specifically of today's Mahabharata aficionados and generally of all lovers of exalted human drama.

Author : Sangu Mandanna
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2018-09-11
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781510733817

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A Spark of White Fire by Sangu Mandanna Pdf

Named one of the best 25 space opera books by BookRiot! The first book in a scifi retelling of the Mahabrahata. When Esmae wins a contest of skill, she sets off events that trigger an inevitable and unwinnable war that pits her against the family she would give anything to return to. In a universe of capricious gods, dark moons, and kingdoms built on the backs of spaceships, a cursed queen sends her infant daughter away, a jealous uncle steals the throne of Kali from his nephew, and an exiled prince vows to take his crown back. Raised alone and far away from her home on Kali, Esmae longs to return to her family. When the King of Wychstar offers to gift the unbeatable, sentient warship Titania to a warrior that can win his competition, she sees her way home: she’ll enter the competition, reveal her true identity to the world, and help her famous brother win back the crown of Kali. It’s a great plan. Until it falls apart. Inspired by the Mahabharata and other ancient Indian stories, A Spark of White Fire is a lush, sweeping space opera about family, curses, and the endless battle between jealousy and love.