Negotiating the Thousand Glories
Explanation of Sanskrit shlokas from the 'Vishnu Sahasranama
A key to easier understanding of the Thousand names of Lord Vishnu with Sanskrit shlokas explained in simple English and embellished with stories and illustrations from the Puranas.
- The book is about promoting a better understanding of the Sanskrit shlokas describing the Thousand names or Glories of Lord Vishnu which popularly goes by the name of 'Vishnu Sahasranama'
- The book explains in simple English the meanings of the Sanskrit shlokas making for a better chanting and listening experience.
- The book presents itself as a work that can be easily understood and appreciated across age groups.
- The book has anecdotal stories from the Puranas which help in providing a context to the shlokas and also make for a more interesting reading.
- The book contains illustrations to capture the imagination of young readers. It also details the importance of self-realisation through devotion.
About Me
Ashok Warrier is a former Indian Foreign Service officer. He retired as India’s Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo. He is an avid reader and writer. Reading and writing as a hobby during his years in Service culminated into a passion as time expanded post retirement. He has been regularly writing articles for various newspapers, magazines and blogs on a wide array of subjects ranging from trade and travelogues to human interest stories to sports and geopolitics. His passion for reading, writing and research culminated in this Book.
Book Reviews
“ A Thousand Glories by Ambassador Ashok Warrier is a glorious exposition of the significance both physical and spiritual of each and every name of Vishnu out of his thousand names in Vishnu Sahasranama . The author very lucidly and insightfully analyses the use of the cosmic power of vishnu at all times and in every age to ensure the triumph of the forces of truth over untruth, of light over darkness, of immortality over mortality. I hail the author for bringing home that truth to everyone to those who recite it every day and those who know little about this treatise of ancient vintage. ”
Ambassador Lakhan Mehrotra
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