VISHNU For Beginners By Sri Raghavendra Rachuri

March 16, 2006

Dear Devotees

Sri Raghavendra Rachuri a student of Sri Jayathirtha Vidya Peetha, Uttaradi Matha, Bangalore has authored a book entitled "VISHNU For Beginners" . This book was released by Sri Sri Sathyaatma Thirthru in Tirkoilur on the occassion of Sudha Mangala.

Sri Rachuri as part of the Guru Kanake brought out this publication on the occassion of his Sudha Mangala in Tirikoilur on 16th of January 2006 in presence many Swamiji's and Schloars.

The brief writeup about this book is as follows:

VISHNU FOR BEGINNERS

1. Contents of the book:

Contains 18 Chapters. Gives an introduction to Vishnu, How to see Him, Why worship Him and what Vedas say about Him with neat illustrations.

2. Author: Raghavendra Rachuri, M.A(Sans), M.C.A, Vedanta Vidwan

UNIQUENESS OF THIS BOOK

1. Brings to the reader the essence of the entire Vedas in the modern idiom.

2. The entire book is an exposition of a single sanskrit verse. This is shown in chapter 18 of the book.

3. This book is mainly written for the beginners who have no or little acquaintance of the subject.

4. Knowledgeable parents and elders can use this as a reference book to teach their children.

5. The reader is allowed to learn the concepts in a convenient question and answer format.

6. Emphasis is placed on learning the original Sanskrit Language for a better grasp of the subject.

7. Exercises are added at the end of each lesson for a clear understanding of the subject.

8. Illustrations are added wherever appropriate, which make a good impression of the concept in the reader's mind.

9. Simple customs and traditions are explained.

10. Simple and easily understandable language used.

11. Written by a person who is equally well-versed in Vedanta and English language.

12. It is not limited to Dvaita, Advaita, or Vishistadvaita followers. It addresses large audience.

FORMAT AND SPECIFICATIONS OF THE BOOK

1. A handy 150 page booklet of Dummy 1/8 (10cms 517.5 CMS) size.

2. Plans afoot to bring International Edition with good Quality Paper and printing.

3. ISBN Numbered.

4. Attractive cover page in 4 colors.

5. A cool eye-catching typesetting.

6. Each page of the book in general will carry a watermark, reflecting the overall theme of the book.

7. Each chapter will have a theme drawing reflecting the concept of the chapter. The first page of each lesson will display the full theme, while the outside borders of remaining pages display the theme in part. This gives a gorgeous look to the overall book.

8. Special themes for Sutradhara, River of Sentiments and Narayanam Sada Vande.

9. About 40 attractive B/w illustrations make a great impact on the minds of the readers.

10. Accessibility through all means and modes for procurement/purchase.

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For copies of the books you can contact the following persons:

US :YAPALPARVI Sudhindra <sudhi Telephone (703) 992 4194

India: 1. Vishwa Madhva Maha Parishat, Uttaradi Matha Bangalore.Telephone - (91)-80-26521777, (91)-80-26678726

2. Rajiv R: Mobile - 9845717914

3, Madhusudana Rao CR - (91)-80-26797432