Dreams And Realities
by
Book Cover & Preview Text
To realize your ambition, you dream, the future unfolds in your dreams. A king wants to conquer lands, a common man wants to marry his dream girl, another wants to become a scientist. But can all realize their dreams? The author had an ambition to convey his dream in these stories in order to contribute towards religious harmony, peace and prosperity for all. Story 1 ASOKA’S LAST DREAM Sanghamitta was immensely pleased with her and with what has been happening these months. Her dreams were coming true. She even secretly admired herself for having successfully established Buddhist monasteries in far away places like Lankadweepa with the help of her brother Mahinda. There will be no more war among people. Asoka will be remembered forever for this noble act. …But, why does he want to see me now? Asoka’s education started in full earnest. Asoka learnt Sanskrit and science of Anivikshaki.. He was trained to strengthen his own faith in Brahmanical religion. It was his mother Subathrangi who encouraged Asoka to follow the texts of Kautalya…….. Soon Asoka was adept in reciting Rudra japam, Purusha Suktham and learnt all the stories of Mahabharata and Ramayana. He listened to Rig Veda too which says ‘Manur Bhava janya daivyam janam’- Become the human being, create the divine race. To achieve this goal only way is to respect and follow the great Vedas and live according to what is said therein. ” “ Do you mean to say you will continue to wage wars?”, Devi asked him hesitatingly. “ Yes, I have to. Look , how I quelled this rebellion here , now I have established peace among small provinces and people are happier. War is necessary to bring peace.” “Have you heard of Buddha? He was known as Prince Siddhartha but one day left his beloved wife, his new born baby and the kingdom in search of truth and peace,” said his wife. ………………………… “My dear father, indeed, it was important to have conquered Kalinga. I did not believe this war has bought such a great destruction any time…..My dear father, kindly stop the war.” ……..Now, I sent word for you not because I wanted to see you before I leave this world for ever, but I have to talk to you about my dream.” “But father, you have fulfilled your greatest dream, what more you want?” Story 2 SANYASI’S DREAM The Sanyasi answered in perfect French looking at us, “ Je suis en train de lire un ancien livre sur le système Ayurveda, en Sanskrit.” He selected a comfortable place after arranging all his books and started telling his story. Every evening I used to go to the temple along with my friends. That is how I met Nalini who was one year junior to me in college.
Formats
Book Details
About the Book
The great emperor Asoka grew up in Shivaite tradition and learnt not only Vedas but also art of war. He grew up dreaming to become the great emperor of his country. His wife Devi and his beloved daughter Sangamitta would play a decisive role in stopping the bloody Kalinga war by converting him to Buddhism. But was she right? If she had fulfilled her father’s last dream, she could have changed the destiny of
On the banks of the
Easwaran had his elementary and secondary education in an unknown school in Perambur, a suburb of
The author will donate the Royalty fees from the sales to Sankara Nethralaya, an eye hospital in
About the Author
With a passion for science and