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"After a time a man finds that it is not happiness, but knowledge, towards which he is going, and that both pleasure and pain are great teachers, and that he learns as much from evil as from good."
Swami Vivekananda, An Indian Monk and disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa

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'DEWDROPS': How Holy Mother’s Words Healed Me – Book Recommendation
"Dewdrops," a treasured book from Belur Math in West Bengal, which I bought when I visited Belur Math with my Mother, the book offers daily reflections from Holy Mother Sarada Ma. There comes a moment in every seeker’s life when the noise of the world begins to fade and one starts to listen, not to the voices around, but to the whisper within. For me, that moment arrived not in the midst of travel or conversation but through the gentle turning of pages as I read a small book
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Nov 235 min read


Book Recommendation: ‘The Master As I Saw Him’
Photograph of the Book - ‘The Master As I Saw Him’, by Sister Nivedita ( The Original Article Was Published in My Substack Page: https://majumdarbookreviews.substack.com/ ) There are moments in a life rare, divine moments, when something unseen brushes against the soul. It comes quietly, without warning, without reason . A whisper more than a word . A pull more than a thought . And it says, almost tenderly: “This is where your journey begins.” For Margaret Elizabeth No
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Oct 305 min read


Book Review: 'Shakti – 51 Sacred Peethas of the Goddess'
Photograph of the Book 'Shakti 51 Sacred Peethas of the Goddess' October 2025 We live in a world that constantly tests our strength , a world filled with adversities, pain and the relentless weight of human struggle. And yet, amidst all the noise and confusion, there exists an unseen power that holds the universe together; the grace of the Divine Mother . As per many shaktas (followers of Shaktism), She is the silent force behind every act of creation and every breath of lif
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Oct 205 min read


Book Recommendations: Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai’s 'The Mountains Sing': A Novel that Speaks to the Soul
The Photograph of The Book - ‘The Mountains Sing’ by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai Taken From Amazon Kindle Recently, I bought the book ‘ The...
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Sep 234 min read


'Shirdi Sai Baba - An Inspiring Life'– Book Review
Book on 'Shirdi Sai Baba - An Inspiring Life ' written by Dr Chandra Bhanu Satpathy, published by Harper Collins My recent read is the...
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Aug 244 min read


Echoes of Music: A Journey Through Classical Music's Legacy Through Book Review of 'Master on Masters'
Photograph of the Book ' Master of Masters', Written by Amjad Ali Khan. Photograph Taken from Google Books Dear Readers, Like so many of...
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Jun 183 min read


Tagore’s Gora: Unmasking Nationhood and the Soul Within - A Book Review
Given below is the Book Recommendation of the Book 'Gora', written by Rabindranath Tagore, translated by Radha Chakravarty. 'Rabindranath...
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May 134 min read


Whispers Among Timeworn Shelves: A Journey Through 'Days at the Morisaki Bookshop': Book Recommendation
Cover of 'Days at the Morisaki Bookshop' by Satoshi Yagisawa, showcasing an illustration of a bookshop filled with books, a bicycle and a...
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Dec 28, 20244 min read


Book Recommendation: 'THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA - The Horse and His Boy'
Orange book cover of "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis, features a white horse and a boy. Background shows stacked books. Book...
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Dec 24, 20244 min read


Book Review: INDIA on the MOVE- when JAI SHRI RAM met BHARAT MATA KI JAI
This is a photograph of the Cover Page of the Book, I bought from KINDLE AMAZON as on December 2024 of the Book - INDIA on the MOVE -...
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Dec 11, 20244 min read


Inviting Fortune: A Journey Through the Wisdom of 'Maneki Neko' - A Book Review
This is a photograph of the book 'Maneki Neko' written by Nobuo Suzuki I recently journeyed through Maneki Neko: The Japanese Secret to...
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Nov 30, 20243 min read


Book Review: Enduring Hope Amid Hardship: A Journey Through Charles Dicken's 'Oliver Twist'
Photograph of the Book 'Oliver Twist' As I revisit Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens , a tale as enduring as the English countryside...
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Oct 31, 20245 min read


The Breath of Life: A Book Review of Light on Pranayama: The Definitive Guide to the Art of Breathing
Photograph of the Book, ‘Light on Pranayama’ written by B.K.S. Iyengar In the ancient cultures of our world, the art of maintaining...
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Sep 15, 20243 min read


Book Review: A Divine Journey Through the Verses: Reflections on the book: 'The Legend of the Goddess – Invoking Sri Suktam'
The Essence of Spirituality From the depths of my soul, I have always recognized the profound significance of spirituality. Upon...
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Sep 1, 20242 min read


Book Review: Discover the Magic of the Goddess in the Book ‘Nava Durga - The Nine Forms of the Goddess’: A Wonderful Read for Young Readers
Photograph of the Book, 'Nava Durga, The Nine Forms of the Goddess' Discover the Magic of the Goddess in the Book ‘Nava Durga - The Nine...
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Aug 11, 20243 min read


Interested in Children's Books? Let's Journey into An Enchanting Book Review of 'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe'
Photograph of the Book 'The Chronicles of Narnia The Lion The Witch And The Wardrobe' Interested in Children's Books? Let's Journey into...
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Jul 5, 20243 min read


Book Review: Unveiling the Enchantment in the Book 'The Chronicles of Narnia The Magician’s Nephew'
Photograph of the book 'The Chronicles of Narnia The Magician's Nephew' Book Review: Unveiling the Enchantment in the Book 'The...
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Jun 25, 20244 min read


Embracing Divine Joy: The Spiritual Journey of 'Shree Shree Ma Anandamayi' – A Book Recommendation
Photograph of my Amazon Kindle with the Book, 'Shree Shree Ma Anandamayi' Embracing Divine Joy: The Spiritual Journey of 'Shree Shree Ma...
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Jun 17, 20244 min read


Mastering Your Thought & Mind: A Book Review of 'Energize Your Mind'
Book Photograph Taken from My Amazon Kindle of the book 'Energize Your Mind' by Gaur Gopal Das Mastering Your Thought & Mind:...
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May 26, 20243 min read


"Fear Not BE STRONG": Exploring the Powerful Teachings of Swami Vivekananda for a Fearless Life : A Book Review
Photograph of the Book, 'Fear Not BE STRONG' It was once said by Swami Vivekananda , ‘Do you know how much energy, how many powers, how...
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Apr 13, 20246 min read
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