Pretty much a disappointment. I was interested in the Ramayanam part, considering it was based more on Kamban’s version, which I have been less-exposed to. The first striking thing in the book is the unbelievable number of spelling mistakes! Penguin guys don’t proof-read is it? I would suggest buying the third part of the book “Gods, Demons and others” ISBN 8121500931. Sundeep Prakashan claims it’s now out of print though… (costs just Rs. 375 in India)
Panchatantra of Vishnusharman
–M. R. Kale ISBN 8120802195
One of the most acclaimed translations of Panchatantra
The Ramayana of Valmiki
–Makhanlal Sen ISBN 8121500931
Managed to get it from DK Publishers Distributors (http://www.dkpd.com/) – the guys were pretty prompt in delivering the books. Free shipping too. Delighted to have the book back!!!
NyAyokti Kosha
–Chhabinath Mishra , Ajanta Publications
Krishnavatara-I: The Magic Flute
–K. M. Munshi ISBN 8172763484
Krishnavatara-II: The Wrath of an Emperor
–K. M. Munshi ISBN 8172763778
Krishnavatara-IV: The Book of Bhima
–K. M. Munshi ISBN
Krishnavatara-V: The Book of Satyabhama
–K. M. Munshi ISBN
Krishnavatara-VI: The Book of Veda Vyaasa The Master
–K. M. Munshi ISBN
Krishnavatara-VII: The Book of Yudhishthira (plus part of Vol. VIII, The Book of Kurukshetra)
–K. M. Munshi ISBN 8172763492
Mahabharata
–Annie Besant ISBN
An extraordinarily well-written book, with the focus on the morals and not just on the historical events. A phenomenal piece of work.
Bala Bhagavatam
–Swami Chinmayananda and Kumari Bharathi Naik ISBN 8175971010
Several enlightening stories from Srimad Bhagavatam, of course with more than half devoted to the lilas of Lord Krishna!
Sri Ramachandra
–Annie Besant ISBN 8170594774
Just like the book on Mahabharata, this is also an extraordinarily well-written book, with the focus on the morals and not just on the historical events. A phenomenal piece of work.
The Great Men and Women of the Puranas
–Kolar Krishna Iyer and Chikkerur Dheerendra Acharya ISBN 8121510600
Excellent piece of work containing many rare stories like that of Ekaveera, Satyavrata, Dharmavyadha etc. The focus is again very much on the morals and not just on the events/characters.
Tales from the Upanishads
–Mahesh Sharma, P. Bhalla and Suraj Prasad Verma ISBN 8128809903
Contains 76 short-stories drawn from various sources. Excellent collection.
