What happens when one of the most profound spiritual dialogues of all time meets the voice of today?
Decoding The Gita—Ancient Wisdom, Modern Outlook by Anupama Jain is a heartfelt and thoughtful retelling of the timeless Bhagavad Gita. With warmth, wit, and deep respect for the original, Anupama brings to life the eternal samvaad (conversation) between Arjuna and Krishna on the battlefields of Kurukshetra—where duty, doubt, and divine wisdom converge.
Arjuna’s conflict between attachment and responsibility mirrors the dilemmas of our own hyper-connected lives. Krishna’s counsel on dharma, karma, and jnana—duty, action, and knowledge—resonates just as powerfully today.
In Decoding the Gita, Anupama bridges this ancient wisdom with a modern, relatable voice, using storytelling and real-life parallels that make the teachings accessible without diminishing their grandeur.
By the last page, the author hopes the reader will say, ‘This isn’t the Gita I was intimidated by. This is a Gita I can walk with.’
As Krishna reminds us:
कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन
Karmaṇyevādhikāraste mā phaleṣu kadācana
“You have a right to perform your prescribed duty, but not to the fruits of your actions.”
A timeless reminder to act with purpose, not for reward. In a nutshell: Keep Walking. Do your thing.
And in times of confusion or chaos:
यदा यदा हि धर्मस्य ग्लानिर्भवति भारत...
Yada yada hi dharmasya glānirbhavati bhārata
“Whenever there is a decline of righteousness, I manifest myself to restore balance.”
The cyclical nature of dharma/adharma and the Lord's intervention to restore balance are truly morale-boosting and faith-affirming!
Anupama Jain’s Decoding the Gita invites readers to rediscover this enduring balance between the ancient and the now, the divine and the human, the word and the world.
Coming soon on Readomania!
About the Author
Anupama Jain, also known as AJ, is a versatile author writing for both children and adults. She has penned five highly acclaimed books and contributed to 13 anthologies spanning various genres, one of which holds a LIMCA Book of Records title as India’s first composite novel. In addition to her literary achievements, AJ is a respected community builder, mentor, educator, creative writing consultant, and an award-winning blogger across prestigious platforms.
Her latest release, When Padma Bani Wifey, a sequel to her debut novel, enjoyed immense success, staying on the 100 Amazon Hot New Releases list in the humour category for 31 consecutive days.
AJ's other notable works include:
- When Padma Bani Paula, listed as one of the "Top 5 Best Fiction Books of 2018" by readwriteinspire.com.
- Tales from Katha Sarita Sagara - Retold by Anupama Jain, a supplementary reader for middle schoolers in leading Indian schools, also proudly displayed at the London Public Library in Ontario, Canada.
- Kings, Saviours & Scoundrels – Timeless Tales from Katha Sarita Sagara, named one of the "Best Reads of 2022" by @Wordsopedia and winner of the BTBWordsmiths Awards 2022 for #BTBKidsFaveBooks.
- Masala Mix: Potpourri of Shorts, a vibrant collection of short stories exploring various facets of love.
As the Founder-Admin of SeniorSchoolMoms, a thriving online community, AJ was part of Facebook’s Community Learning Lab’s inaugural WhatsApp cohort. Her community also earned the prestigious Orange Flower Award in 2021.
Listed among the "Top 10 Indian Women Bloggers Every Feminist Must Follow," AJ has actively contributed to numerous parental and feminist forums, earning accolades like the Orange Flower Award for Humour and Creative Writing, and Momspresso's Blog-of-the-Year and Nano-Tale-of-the-Year awards. She is known for her witty, satirical column AJ Wants to Know on readomania.com, where she humorously reflects on life’s eccentricities.
A veteran of the A-Z Blogging Challenge under her popular alias AkkaAcerbic, AJ has been invited as a keynote speaker at elite schools and as a moderator/panellist at notable literary festivals for both children and adults.
Anupama often indulges in her love for cooking as a closet master chef, strives to become a multipotentialite, and nurtures her Green Thumb.
She remains ever hopeful that her passion for words will never wane.
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