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The carefree, fun-loving boy changed suddenly. Meditative and withdrawn, Vekataraman or Ramana Maharshi, as he was later named, left his loved ones and set out to find his true calling. The Maharshi's, simplicity, his quiet wisdom and his love for every living being - be it a tree, an animal or the lowliest of people - brought with it a peace and calm that suffused every devotee who came before him.

In the beginning, there was nothing, only an endless ocean. From the water emerged a golden egg, breaking open to reveal Brahma, who had created himself within it. Emerging from the egg, Brahma started to make the universe, the earth, heaven and human beings to populate and live in his creation. These stories from the Brahma Purana talk of the earth as it was, just after it was created and of Brahma's role in the cycle of creation.

The word Upanishad literally means 'sit down near' for the student had to sit close to the teacher to receive instructions. Perhaps, what brought the two still closer were the stories the Guru narrated. These stories provided a meaningful context for the topics under discussion. They also demonstrate that in those days knowledge was not the monopoly of any select group. Thus Janashruti, the ruler of the land, approaches the cart driver Raikva, with humility, to seek the highest truth.

• The baron is as stupid as he is cruel. Clever Hans is all set to take advantage of this and teach him a lesson! Find out how Hans tricks The Foolish Baron in this witty tale!• How are we able to walk on fine sand, float on clear, light water and cut things with a knife? Discover the mysteries of science which enable the flight of a gigantic aircraft and rise of tiny bubbles in water in Pressure. • The king wants to find the greatest artist in the land and manages to find three! The competition is a tough one as the first two manage to fool bees and birds with their painting. Read on to know who will win The Contest! Has come up with a new business plan for his employer.• Kalia the Crow has stumbled upon an ancient ruin. Will its trapdoor help him against Chamataka’s wily traps?

When the king saw a strapping lad astride the aged shoulders of his guru, he knew something was amiss. Soon he realised that, if young Raman was around, it was best to expect the unexpected. This village bumpkin was no fool-even the fiery goddess Kali had given in to his wiles. wheeding his way into the mighty vijayanagaa court, it was but a short step into the heart of King Krishnadeva Raya, who welcomed a laugh or to to lighten his busy day

Forest ascetics, simple village lads, experienced travelers and the famous Aushadha Kumar shared a precious trait with the mighty king of Kosala, they were exceptionally wise. These tales make it quite clear that common sense is more precious than all the wealth of the world. So, choose your companions for their sagacity and make yourself rich beyond measure.

The asuras rejoiced as they played havoc with both men and gods. Maya, their gifted architect, had created for them three cities fortified with iron, silver and gold and the great lord Brahma himself had decreed that these cities would be indestructible, unless struck by a single arrow. The three cities, known together as Tripura, orbited the earth and only once in a thousand years fell in a straight line, directly one above the other. Would Shiva be waiting to destroy them with a twang of his deadly bow?

• With snow fall, Harry and Tia have the opportunity to make a snowman. But what do they do when their snowman comes to life?!Find out in A Snowie Story.• Manav and his friends love playing football.But Sam is never seen without her journal, always scribbling in it.What is she up to? Check outCartoon Heroes. • Suppandiall set to watch a 3D movie. But somehow he manages to mess up that too inSuppandi 3D Darkness.• With snow fall, Harry and Tia have the opportunity to make a snowman. But what do they do when their snowman comes to life?!Find out in A Snowie Story.• Manav and his friends love playing football.But Sam is never seen without her journal, always scribbling in it.What is she up to? Check outCartoon Heroes. • Suppandiall set to watch a 3D movie. But somehow he manages to mess up that too inSuppandi 3D Darkness.

• Shikari Shambu is famed for being great with animals. But is he just as good with kids? • Gold for Dogs! Sounds like a sweet deal doesn’t it? While it takes Luke from rags to riches, will it do the same for greedy Jonas? • Big and brawny Doob Doob is afraid of the dark! What horrors does he expect to find in Kalia the Crow?• The fisherman has offended the king. Now he must pass The Three Tests put to him. Will luck fish him out of this mess?

For the sick, the troubled and the oppressed Shirdi in Maharashtra was the place to go. It was where Sai Baba’s all-encompassing love made them feel better, happier and more at peace. He could reveal himself as the Supreme Deity and yet assume the form of a street dog, turn water into oil and save a child miles away from burning flames. However, by the time he left this world in 1918, he had also made thousands understand that good acts are the only miracle needed to find God.