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Gopichi Diary Ek Unad Divas (गोपीची डायरी - एक उना
आपल्या घरच्या उबदार वातावरणातून बाहेर पडलेला गोपी रस्त्यावर भटकत असताना खूप नवनवीन अनुभवांना सामोरा जातो. त्याला रस्त्यात अनेक भटकी कुत्री भेटतात, त्यांचा जीवनसंघर्ष त्यांच्याबरोबर तोही अनुभवतो. या संपूर्ण दिवसांमध्ये गोपीला एक नवी भटकी मैत्रीण मिळते आणि त्याच्या दिवसभरातल्या अनेक कारनाम्यांमध्ये ती त्याची सोबत करते. एक दिवस असा काही विलक्षण उजाडतो, अगदी जगावेगळा! पण, गोपीला मात्र क्षणोक्षणी आपल्या आवडत्या आजीची आठवण येत असते. गोपीला आपल्या घराचा पत्ता सापडेल का? आजी आणि गोपी यांची परत भेट होईल का? ही सुंदर आणि मनाला आनंद देणारी गोष्ट वाचा, म्हणजे तुम्हाला त्याचा उलगडा होईल. सुधा मूर्तींनी आपल्या आगळ्यावेगळ्या शैलीत लिहिलेली ही कथा आबालवृद्धांचं मन नक्कीच जिंकून घेईल. रस्त्यावर भटकणार्‍या कुत्र्यांचं आयुष्य किती कष्टाने भरलेलं असतं, हे गोपी आपल्याला दाखवून देईल, त्याचबरोबर आपण त्यांच्यासाठी काय करू शकतो, हेही आपल्याला त्यातून समजेल.
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Grandpa’s Bag of Stories
Join Anoushka, Krishna, Meenu and Raghu along with Ajja-Ajji on their adventure to Mayawati, a beautiful hilly region in Uttarakhand. Little do they know their trip will be filled with unexpected magic as, this time, their dear Ajja becomes their new storyteller. Amidst snow-capped mountains and towering deodar trees, Ajja weaves tales of kings and princesses, mermaids and bitter gourds, imparting wisdom and compassion along the way. As the children explore the mountains, they make new friends, learn about Pahadi folk traditions, marvel at breathtaking sunsets and travel to various destinations. From the bestselling author of Grandma’s Bag of Stories and Grandparents’ Bag of Stories, Sudha Murty, comes another collection of immersive, captivating and sensorial tales with an exciting new twist!
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The Gopi Diaries:Gopi's Day Out
New book in the Gopi Diaries series! Gopi is lost! As he navigates the space outside the comfort of his home, Gopi experiences life on the streets as he meets street dogs and lives their struggles. In the course of the day, Gopi befriends a kind streetie who accompanies him on his many adventures. It's a day out like no other! But, Gopi misses his favourite Ajji every minute. Will Gopi find his way home? Will Ajji and Gopi be reunited? Read this beautiful, heartwarming story to find out! Written in Sudha Murty's inimitable style, this story will touch the hearts of young and old alike, as Gopi helps us understand the plight of street dogs and what we can do to help them. The Gopi Diaries is a bestselling series for children. The first four books in the series are Coming Home, Finding Love, Growing Up and Gopi's Day Out!
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How The Bamboo Got Its Bounty
‘From human birth to death, our Bamboo finds one way or another to be useful to a common person. It is truly the unsung and the forgotten.’ In a lush, green forest, a shy, unassuming tree is presented with a reward by the forest queen. This makes all the forest inhabitants curious . . . India’s favourite storyteller brings to us the story of the humble bamboo that endures and selflessly gives. A charming ode to our bountiful forests and trees, their resilience and the abundant gifts they bestow upon us, this gorgeous chapter book is the ideal introduction to the world of Sudha Murty.
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Common Yet Uncommon
Meet these people: Bundle Bindu, so named because he likes his truth with a little embellishment, Jayant the shopkeeper who doesn't make any profit, and Lunchbox Nalini, Sudha Murty herself, who brings her empty lunchbox-to be filled with food-wherever she goes! Written in Sudha Murty's inimitable style, Common Yet Uncommon is a heartwarming picture of everyday life and the foibles and quirks of ordinary people. In the fourteen tales that make up the collection, Sudha Murty delves into memories of childhood, life in her hometown and the people she's crossed paths with. These and the other characters who populate the pages of this book do not possess wealth or fame. They are unpolished and outspoken, transparent and magnanimous. Their stories are tales of unvarnished humans, with faults and big hearts. Testament to the unique parlance of a small town, Common Yet Uncommon speaks a universal language of what it means to be human.
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Gopichi Diary (गोपीची डायरी)
ही कहाणी गोपी नावाच्या एका कुत्र्याची आणि त्याला दत्तक घेऊन आपल्या घरी आणणार्‍या एका प्रेमळ कुटुंबाची. सुधा मूर्ती यांच्या खास शैलीतून उतरलेल्या कहाणीतून हा गोपी कुत्रा स्वत:शीच बोलतो. सुरुवातीला छोटंसं पिल्लू असलेला गोपी नंतर मात्र जास्त खोडकर आणि खट्याळ होतो. त्याच्या आयुष्यात आणखी दोन सोबती कुत्रेसुद्धा येतात. गोपी हा खरंतर एक चिरंतन ऊर्जेचा आणि चैतन्याचा झराच. गोपीच्या आयुष्यात असा एक दिवस येतो, की त्याच्या आयुष्यातला सगळ्यात मोठा आश्चर्याचा धक्का त्याला त्या दिवशी बसतो... त्याच्या आयुष्यात नवीन आकर्षणं निर्माण होतात आणि त्याला एक नवी मैत्रीणसुद्धा मिळते - आकर्षक अशी नोव्हा. ते दोघं मिळून त्यांचं स्वत:चं कुटुंब निर्माण करतात... सुधा मूर्तींच्या लेखनाचे चाहते असलेल्या आबालवृद्धांना हा गोपी खूप आनंद देऊन जाईल आणि आपल्या छोट्या पावलांनी त्यांच्या हृदयात शिरकाव करून, तिथे कायमचं स्थान मिळवून बसेल, यात शंकाच नाही.
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How The Sea Became Salty
A long, long time ago, seawater was sweet and drinkable. How it became salty is a remarkable story.
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The Gopi Diaries:Growing Up
Third book in the Gopi Diaries series! The little pup of Coming Home and the stronger, bigger, more mischievous Gopi of Finding Love grows up in the third book and has new adventures, new interests, a new dog-person in his life-the charming Nova-and brings a new family into the world. He's also wiser - 'I learnt a great lesson, which I want to teach my children. Loyalty to our humans brings happiness and peace into our lives.' This third book brings to a close the endearing and heartwarming Gopi Diaries series-a series that has generated innumerable fans across ages. Written in Sudha Murty's inimitable style, these simple stories told from a dog's perspective show us just why pets are so precious - for their love, devotion and boundless affection.
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Haravlelya Goshtinche Rahasya (हरवलेल्या गोष्टीचे
"चौदा वर्षांची अनुष्का मागचे वर्षभर लॉकडाऊन मध्ये राहिलेली आहे. आता ती सोमनहळ्ळीमध्ये राहणाऱ्या आपल्या आजी-आजोबांच्या भेटीला निघालेली आहे. गेल्या खेपेला सोमनहळ्ळीला तिनं पुरातन पायऱ्यांची विहीर शोधून काढली होती. या तिच्या ‘हरवलेल्या मंदिराचे रहस्य’ च्या आठवणी अजून ताज्या आहेत. अखेर एकदा घराच्या चार भिंतींमधून बाहेर पडायला मिळाल्यामुळे अनुष्का खूष आहे. पण लवकरच ती आणखी एक रहस्य शोधून काढणार आहे, हे तिला कुठे माहीत आहे? फक्त याखेपेला ती तिच्या स्वतःच्याच घराण्याच्या इतिहासातील एक हरवलेला दुवा शोधून काढणार आहे. या पुस्तकातून लेखिकेनं प्रश्न विचारण्याचं आणि यांची समर्पक उत्तरं मिळवण्याचं महत्त्व स्पष्ट करून सांगितलेलं आहे. अतिशय सुंदर अशा चित्रांनी आणि थक्क करणाऱ्या दृश्यांनी नटलेल्या या पुस्तकातून भारतातील सुप्रसिद्ध कथालेखिका सुधा मूर्ती आपल्याला विशाल अशा तुंगभद्रा नदीच्या काठाकाठानं एका अविस्मरणीय प्रवासाला घेऊन जातात.
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The Magic of the Lost Story
After staying in the lockdown for over a year, Nooni is now visiting her Ajja-Ajji in Somanahalli. Memories of excavating the famous stepwell and experiencing village life for the first time in The Magic of the Lost Temple are still afresh in Nooni's mind. Excited to finally step out of the confines of her home, little does Nooni know she will make yet another discovery, only this time it's a missing puzzle in her family's history. Written in India's favourite storyteller's inimitable style, The Magic of the Lost Story captures the value of asking questions and keeping the answers alive. Packed with delightful artworks and wondrous terrains, this story takes you on an unforgettable journey as it follows the magnificent Tungabhadra River. Read less
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The Gopi Diaries:Finding Love
Gopi, I can't believe a year has passed since I met you. You have brought me so much happiness!' In this second book in the bestselling Gopi Diaries series, Gopi is stronger, bigger, more confident than the little pup he was in the first book, but he is also cheekier and more mischievous! He faces new situations, new challenges, even new dog companions with endless energy and spirit. And then comes the day when he faces the biggest surprise of them all... Written in Sudha Murty's inimitable style, this simple story told from a dog's perspective shows us just why pets are so precious - for their love, devotion and boundless affection. This is a book for Sudha Murty's fans of all ages as Gopi paws himself yet again into the hearts of children and adults alike.
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Don Shinge Aslela Rushi (दोन शिंगे असलेला ऋषी)
देवादिकांचे आपापसातले भांडणतंटे असोत, नाहीतर महान ऋषी महर्षींच्या हातून घडलेले प्रमाद असोत, लोककल्याणकारी राजे असोत, नाहीतर सामान्यातील सामान्य माणसांच्या अंगातील सद्गुण असोत, भारतीय लोकप्रिय लेखिका सुधा मूर्तींनी भारतीय पुराणातल्या या तुम्हाला-आम्हाला फारशा परिचित नसलेल्या कथा शब्दबद्ध करून आपल्यासमोर ठेवल्या आहेत. ‘दोन शिंगे असलेला ऋषी’ हा सुंदर चित्रांनी नटलेला, साध्या-सोप्या, अतिशय प्रवाही आणि प्रत्ययकारी भाषेतल्या कथांचा संग्रह आहे. या संग्रहातल्या सर्वच कथा आबालवृद्धांच्या लाडक्या लेखिका सुधा मूर्ती यांच्या लेखणीतून उतरलेल्या असून, या कथा वाचकांची मनं जिंकून घेतील यात शंकाच नाही.
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The Sage With Two Horns
Sudha Murty is an honourable trustee of the Infosys Foundation USA and also acts as a chairperson of the highly reputed Infosys Foundation. She fulfilled her graduation from the Indian Institute of Science located in Bangalore, with a degree in electrical engineering. Her career began with TELCO where she worked as a development engineer. She has also been associated with the Bangalore University where she was a teacher of computer science She is a credible writer in both English and Kannada. A columnist for Kannada and English dailies, she has over 156 titles and 24 books in her repertoire which includes non-fiction novels technical books, memoirs and travelogues. The government of India has honoured her with the coveted Padma Shri Award. She has also received 7 honorary doctorates from several universities in the country.
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Aaji Ajobanchya Potaditlya Goshti (आजी आजोबांच्या
2020 सालात कोरोना व्हायरसनं साऱ्या जगाची दारं बंद केली. राष्ट्रीय टाळेबंदी जाहीर झाली. इकडे शिगावला आजी-आजोबांच्या घरी नातवंडांसह कमलु आजीचा प्रवेश झाला. नातवंडांनी या काळात आजीआजोबांना अनेक कामांमध्ये हातभार लावला. पण त्याचसोबत त्यांच्यासाठी गोष्टींचं एक अफलातून जग खुलं झालं. राजा-राणी, जादुमंतर, प्राण्यांचं गमतीदार जग या गोष्टींच्या रूपाने मुलांनी अनुभवलं. आणि त्यांची टाळेबंदीतील सुट्टी खऱ्या अर्थानं समृद्ध करणारी ठरली. एकदा हाती घेतल्यावर संपवूनच खाली ठेवावं, असं दमदार, खुसखुशीत पुस्तक.
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How The Earth Got Its Beauty
Have you ever stopped to marvel at the earth's beauty: at snow-capped mountains and oceans so deep; at colourful flowers and extraordinary animals? The tale of how such beauty came into existence is a curious one indeed. India's favourite storyteller brings alive this timeless tale with her inimitable wit and simplicity. Tricked out with enchanting illustrations, this gorgeous chapter book is the ideal introduction for beginners to the world of Sudha Murty.
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Grandparents Bag Of Stories
It's 2020 and children are stuck indoors as the novel coronavirus finds its way into India. A nationwide lockdown is announced and amidst the growing crisis, Ajja and Ajji welcome their grandchildren and Kamlu Ajji into their house in Shiggaon. From stitching masks, sharing household chores, preparing food for workers to losing themselves in timeless tales, the lockdown turns into a memorable time for the children as they enter the enchanting world of goddesses, kings, princesses, serpents, magical beanstalks, thieves, kingdoms and palaces, among others. The myriad stories told by their grandparents become the biggest source of joy, making the children compassionate, worldly-wise and more resilient than ever. Following the trail of the best-selling Grandma's Bag of Stories, India's favourite author Sudha Murty brings to you this collection of immortal tales that she fondly created during the lockdown period for readers to seek comfort and find the magic in sharing and caring for others. Wonderfully woven in her inimitable style, this book is unputdownable and perfect for every child's bookshelf!
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The Gopi Diaries Coming Home
The Gopi Diaries is a series of three books for children about a dog called Gopi. Told in Gopi's voice, the first book, Coming Home, begins with Gopi going to his new home, and tells the story of how he settles down with his loving, human family. How Gopi sees the world around him and what he thinks of the people in his life give the story a truly unique flavour. Written in Sudha Murty's inimitable style, these are books children and adults will treasure as the simple stories talk of basic values even when told from a dog's perspective.
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Kalpavrukshachi Kanya (कल्पवृक्षाची कन्या)
पौराणिक ग्रंथांमध्ये स्त्रिया कमी आढळत असल्या, तरी त्यांच्या अंगची शक्ती, ऊर्जा आणि गूढता यांचं पानोपानी वर्णन आढळतं. त्यांनी राक्षसांचं निर्दालन करून भक्तांचं रक्षण केल्याच्या कथाही आहेत. या कथासंग्रहात पार्वती,अशोकसुंदरी आणि भामतीपासून मंदोदरीपर्यंत अनेक निर्भय स्त्रिया भेटीस येतात. कुटुंबाचा आधारस्तंभ असणाऱ्या या स्त्रिया स्वत:च्या नशिबाच्या शिल्पकारही होत्या.
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The Daughter From A Wishing Tree..
Did you know that the Trinity often turned to goddesses to defeat the asuras? Did you know that the first clone in the world was created by a woman The women in Indian mythology might be fewer in number, but their stories of strength and mystery in the pages of ancient texts and epics are many. They slayed demons and protected their devotees fiercely. From Parvati to Ashokasundari and from Bhamati to Mandodari, this collection features enchanting and fearless women who frequently led wars on behalf of the gods, were the backbone of their families and makers of their own destinies. India's much-loved and bestselling author Sudha Murty takes you on an empowering journey -through the yarns forgotten in time-abounding with remarkable women who will remind you of the strong female influences in your life.
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Trishanku (त्रिशंकू)
रामाच्या सूर्यवंशातील दिलीप राजाला देवांनी तू काही काळ निपुत्रिक होशील असा शाप दिला होता...कशामुळे मिळाला होता त्याला शाप?...कसा दूर झाला तो शाप?...समुद्राची निर्मिती कशी झाली...रावणाला चार जणांकडून कोणते चार शाप मिळाले होते...विजयादशमीला आपण सोनं का लुटतो...कसं झालं राम-लक्ष्मण-भरत-शत्रु्घ्न यांचं महानिर्वाण...चंद्रवंशाचे दोन भाग कसे झाले...शबरासुराने कृष्णाचा पुत्र प्रद्युम्नाला समुद्रात फेकून दिलं...तरी तो वाढत होता शबरासुराच्या महालात...कसा? बाणासुराची रूपवती कन्या उषा हिच्या स्वप्नात एक देखणा तरुण रोज येतो आणि स्वप्नातच ती त्याच्याशी विवाह करते... कोण असतो तो तरुण?...सत्यवती अंध भिकारी असलेल्या वर्धनशी लग्न का करते?...तिला वैभव कसं प्राप्त होतं?...उदंक ऋषींना श्रीकृष्ण काय वर देतो...श्रीकृष्णाची महानिर्वाणाकडे वाटचाल कशी होते...हे जाणून घेण्यासाठी वाचा रामायणातील आणि महाभारतातील असंख्य कथांनी-उपकथानकांनी सजलेला वाचनीय कथासंग्रह त्रिशंकू.
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The Upside-Down King
The tales in this collection surround the two most popular avatars of Lord Vishnu-Rama and Krishna-and their lineage. Countless stories about the two abound, yet most are simply disappearing from the hearts and minds of the present generation. Bestselling author Sudha Murty takes you on an arresting tour, all the while telling you of the days when demons and gods walked alongside humans, animals could talk and gods granted the most glorious boons to common people.
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Garudjanmachi Katha (गरुडजन्माची कथा)
ब्रह्मदेवाला कोणे एके काळी पाच मस्तकं होती हे तुम्हास माहीत आहे का? भगवान शंकराने आपल्या जटांमध्ये चंद्रकोर का धारण केली आहे, याबद्दल तुम्हाला काही ठाऊक आहे का? देव इतरांची फसवणूक करतात का? आपणा सर्वांना एक गोष्ट निश्चित माहीत आहे – ब्रह्मा, विष्णू आणि महेश या त्रिमूर्तींचं चराचरात अस्तित्व असून, हे जग आणि आपली मानवजात अस्तित्वात आहे, ती केवळ त्यांच्यामुळेच. संपूर्ण भारतात सगळीकडे या तीनही देवतांची उपासना केली जाते; परंतु या देवतांबद्दलच्या अनेक सुरस आणि चमत्कृतीजन्य कथा अजूनही फारशा कुणाला माहीत नसतात. अनेक पुरस्कारविजेत्या लेखिका सुधा मूर्ती या वाचकांना हाताला धरून या अनोख्या, अज्ञात प्रदेशात घेऊन जातात. प्राचीन युगातील या तीन अत्यंत शक्तिशाली देवतांविषयीच्या अद्भुतरम्य कथा त्या वाचकांसमोर उलगडतात. कथा संग्रहातील प्रत्येक कथा तुम्हा सर्वांना एका वेगळ्याच मंतरलेल्या विश्वात घेऊन जाईल. त्या कथा ज्या कालखंडात घडतात, तेव्हाच्या व्यक्ती मनोवेगाने दूरदूरच्या प्रदेशात भ्रमंती करू शकतात, यातले प्राणी उडू शकतात आणि यात पुनर्जन्म तर नेहमीच होत असतात.