Ancient India

From the first agricultural settlement more than 7,000 years ago to the Indian campaign of Alexander the Great and the vast Maurya Empire, ancient India tells a story interweaved with captivating legends and cultural legacy.

Today's view of history cannot account for ancient anomalies, such as the Pyramids and advanced knowledge contained in India's Vedas. But in 1894, an Indian sage gave us an explanation not only for our hidden past but for the trends of today and for our future enlightenment - the 24,000-year yuga cycle.

Twenty-five years in the making, this anthology of centuries-old folk tales from the villages of South Asia recreate the oral traditions of old. Treat yourself to 27 old-fashioned short stories of kings, princesses, fools, wisemen, talking animals, treacherous villains, and unlikely heroes. Plucked and distilled from the anthropological literature, these tales hearken to a simpler time and faraway places, when old and young alike were entertained by fireside storytellers who wandered from village to village to ply their yarn-spinning trade.

Let’s step into the realm of ancient India where history whispers through the stones and carvings of majestic monuments. In the "Bharat Ke Aitihasic Smarak”, a captivating audio series, we delve deep into the enigmatic world of ancient Indian civilizations and the architectural marvels they have left behind. From the ethereal Taj Mahal, to the awe-inspiring Ajanta Ellora Caves, these architectural wonders have stood the test of time and have been inspiring the visitors for centuries.

This comprehensive history sets yoga in its global cultural context for the first time. It leads us on a fascinating journey across the world, from arcane religious rituals and medieval body-magic, through muscular Christianity and the British Raj, to the Indian nationalist movement and the arrival of yoga in the 20th-century West. We discover how the practice reached its present-day ubiquity and how it became embedded in powerful social currents shaping the world's future.

Tungar is a smart, but proud and vain boy. He dreams of being a general for the warrior king Asoka. Will the king want Tungar by his side? Or is he looking for a different sort of warrior?

When Prince Rishi sees a horse on the hill, he knows that King Porus' army is coming to take over his father's kingdom. The fearful boy is uncertain what the future will hold for himself, his family, and the tall, proud horse.

Ambu is Princess Lakshmi's servant, but the two are more like sisters. After Ambu secretly teaches Lakshmi how to swim, the princess hopes to win a swimming contest against a boy. Will anything get in her way of being the water princess?

Lali's first mother was an elephant. When she was found and taken in by a hunter as a baby, her elephant mother joined the family, too. Years later, the beautiful animal catches the eye of the queen. Lali fears that she will lose her elephant.

Get ready to embark on a legendary adventure through ancient India – where gods, warriors, and magical creatures await! From epic battles to mischievous monkey gods, ancient India is bursting with stories of bravery, wisdom, and adventure that have inspired people for thousands of years. Wave goodbye to those boring history books – this one is packed with tales that will make you giggle, gasp, and even cheer out loud!

Panchatantra has been a part of the Indian folklore for many centuries and continues to enchant young readers even today. The Moral Stories from Panchatantra is a wonderful collection of six tales that aim to guide the young readers about the wise conduct of life, understanding human nature and attaining success in life. The book is filled with large and vibrant illustrations that attract the attention of the readers and encourage them to read.

The Punjab is defined by the floodplains of the five rivers that give the area its name, and as a result, it is one of the most fertile regions of South Asia. However, since the 1947 partition of India, the “Land of Five Rivers” is something of a misnomer, as the partition not only divided India but also the Punjab. The eastern part of Punjab remained a province of India while the western section was ceded to the newly created Pakistan.

Whatever we may think of Alexander - whether Great or only lucky, a civilizer or a sociopath - most people do not regard him as a religious leader. And yet religion permeated all aspects of his career. When he used religion astutely, he and his army prospered. In Egypt, he performed the ceremonies needed to be pharaoh, and thus became a god as well as a priest. Babylon surrendered to him partly because he agreed to become a sacred king. When Alexander disregarded religion, he and his army suffered. In Iran, for instance, where he refused to be crowned and even destroyed a shrine, resistance against him mounted.

ശിലായുഗകാലം മുതല്‍ ക്രിസ്തുവര്‍ഷം 1500 വരെയുള്ള കേരളത്തിന്റെ സമഗ്രമായ സാമൂഹിക-സാംസ്‌കാരിക-രാഷ്ട്രീയ-സാമ്പത്തിക ചരിത്രം. പ്രാക് ചരിത്രം, ആദ്യകാല കുടിയേറ്റക്കാര്‍, ചേരന്‍മാരുടെ വരവ്, പാണ്ഡ്യന്‍മാരുടെ സമുദ്രാധിപത്യം,ബ്രാഹ്മണ കുടിയേറ്റവും ബ്രാഹ്മണമേധാവിത്വവും, പെരുമാള്‍വാഴ്ചയ്ക്കിടയായ സാഹചര്യം, ചോളമേധാവിത്വം, സാമൂതിരി യുഗം.

Many stories have stood the test of time, but this selection have entranced audiences for thousands of years and remain as fresh today as they were when first told. A fascinating collection which gives vivid insights into lives in ancient times and the issues that occupied the people of the day.

Written by Thiruvalluvar in Tamil 10,000 years ago, Thirukkural and its Pearls of Wisdom is as relevant today as it was when written. Hence, it is known as a book for all ages. The Thirukkural is a classic Tamil sangam literature consisting of 1,330 couplets or Kurals. The Tirukku is one of the most important works in the Tamil language. This is reflected in some of the other names by which the text known, such as Tami Marai (Tamil Veda), Poyyamozhi (words that never fail) and Deiva Nool (divine text).

From this work, the wonderful tales presented here were first translated, rewritten, and recorded. This audiobook is a school library must!

Ishvari, an angry and spirited girl, is plucked out of rural poverty to be meticulously groomed by tantric monks and elected to serve as spiritual consort to Takshak, powerful monarch of Melukhha. Her tumultuous journey - from terrified peasant to glamorous High Tantrika of Melukhha - hurls her into an abyss of addiction. As she sinks into depravity, Ishvari violates the ancient Melukhhan code of honor, infuriating Rudra-Shiva, the Wild God, and calling forth Takshak's sadistic revenge.

The oldest surviving graffiti on a cave wall immortalizing an intimate bond in the third century BCE; charred seeds and chewed animal bones that provide evidence of a peoples' food obsessions; sculptures that reveal facets of the human-animal relationship. In Time Pieces, award-winning historian Nayanjot Lahiri sifts through clues left behind by the early inhabitants of the Indian subcontinent - in plaques and inscriptions, fragments of jewellery, bones and tools, poetry, art and pottery - to reveal to us our ancient land in all its variety, splendour and contradictions.

Panchatantra has been a part of the Indian folklore for many centuries and continues to enchant young readers even today. Panchatantra ki Prasiddh Kathayein is a wonderful collection of six tales in Hindi that aim to guide the young readers about the wise conduct of life, understanding human nature and attaining success in life. The book is filled with large and vibrant illustrations that attract the attention of the readers and encourage them to read. Learning with animals is fun!