Sudha Murty

हर दिन एक कहानी मुश्किलों के बिन जिंदगानी यह वर्ष 2020 की बात है, जब बच्चे घरों में कैद होकर रह गए; क्योंकि नोवेल कोरोना वायरस भारत में आ धमका है। पूरे देश में लॉकडाउन घोषित हो चुका है, और इस बढ़ते संकट के बीच अज्जा और अज्जी अपने पोते-पोतियों और कमलु अज्जी का शिग्गाँव स्थित अपने घर में स्वागत करते हैं। मास्क सिलने से लेकर, घर के काम में हाथ बँटाने और श्रमिकों के लिए खाना तैयार करने से लेकर कालातीत कहानियों में खो जाने तक बच्चों के लिए लॉकडाउन का समय यादगार बन जाता है, जब वे देवी-देवताओं, राजाओं, राजकुमारों, साँपों, जादुई फलियों, चोरों, साम्राज्यों और महलों की दिलचस्प दुनिया में कदम रखते हैं। दादा-दादी की सुनाई अनगिनत कहानियाँ उनके जीवन में खुशियाँ भर देती हैं, जिनसे बच्चे दुनियादारी को लेकर पहले से कहीं अधिक दयालु और समझदार हो जाते हैं। भारत की लोकप्रिय लेखिका सुधा मूर्ति आपके लिए नैतिक गुणों से भरी 'दादा-दादी की कहानियों का पिटारा' का ऐसा संग्रह लेकर आई हैं, जिसे उन्होंने लॉकडाउन के दौरान बड़े प्यार से सँजोया है, ताकि नन्हे-मुन्ने पाठकों को सुकून मिले और वे दूसरों की देखरेख तथा उनके साथ चीजों को साझा करने के चमत्कार का अनुभव प्राप्त कर सकें। उनकी चिर-परिचित शैली में बेहतरीन ढंग से बुनी गई पुस्तक को आप पढ़ने लगें तो उसे छोड़ने का मन नहीं करेगा और यह हर बच्चे के बुकशेल्फ के लिए एक आवश्यकता तो है ही

Meet a bear who ate some really bad dessert and got very angry; a lazy man who would not put out a fire till it reached his beard; a princess who was turned into an onion; a queen who discovered silk and many more weird, wonderful people and animals. This beloved and bestselling collection of stories by India’s favorite author, Sudha Murty, has sold countless number of copies and entertained generations of children in the subcontinent.

India’s favourite storyteller brings to us the story of the humble bamboo that endures and selflessly gives. A charming ode to our bountiful forests and trees, their resilience and the abundant gifts they bestow upon us, this gorgeous chapter book is the ideal introduction to the world of Sudha Murty.

Meet these people: Bundle Bindu, so named because he likes his truth with a little embellishment, Jayant the shopkeeper who doesn't make any profit, and Lunchbox Nalini, Sudha Murty herself, who brings her empty lunchbox-to be filled with food-wherever she goes!Written in Sudha Murty's inimitable style, Common Yet Uncommon is a heartwarming picture of everyday life and the foibles and quirks of ordinary people. In the fourteen tales that make up the collection, Sudha Murty delves into memories of childhood, life in her hometown and the people she's crossed paths with. These and the other characters who populate the pages of this book do not possess wealth or fame. They are unpolished and outspoken, transparent and magnanimous.Their stories are tales of unvarnished humans, with faults and big hearts.Testament to the unique parlance of a small town, Common Yet Uncommon speaks a universal language of what it means to be human.

After staying in the lockdown for over a year, Nooni is now visiting her Ajja-Ajji in Somanahalli. Memories of excavating the famous stepwell and experiencing village life for the first time in The Magic of the Lost Temple are still afresh in Nooni's mind. Excited to finally step out of the confines of her home, little does Nooni know she will make yet another discovery, only this time it's a missing puzzle in her family's history. Written in India's favourite storyteller's inimitable style, The Magic of the Lost Story captures the value of asking questions and keeping the answers alive. Packed with delightful artworks and wondrous terrains, this story takes you on an unforgettable journey as it follows the magnificent Tungabhadra River.

SUDHA MURTHY, A PROFESSOR, A SOCIAL WORKER AND BEST OF ALL AN AUTHOR WITH THE MOST INNOVATIVE AND SKILLFUL MIND. HER WRITING IS BASED ON TRUTH, AND PRESENTED IN A WONDERFUL MODE, TOUCHING US, GIVING US IMMENSE PLEASURE. WE OFTEN COME ACROSS UNEXPECTED SITUATIONS, SAY FOR EXAMPLE YOUR GRANNY WISHES TO OVERCOME HER ILLITERACY WITH YOUR HELP, OR MAY BE THE PRESIDENT OF INDIA WISH YOUR COMPANY WHILE TRAVELLING, OR YOUR TEACHER ALL OF A SUDDEN DECIDES TO GIVE YOU MORE MARKS THAN YOU DESERVE. WHAT WILL YOU DO IN THESE SITUATIONS? WHILE READING SUDHA TAI S STORIES YOU WILL COME ACROSS THE SOLUTIONS FOR THESE ASTONISHING SITUATIONS. THIS BOOK IS A COLLECTION OF STORIES. ONE STORY HAS A NAUGHTY STUDENT AND BELIEVE ME, HIS NAUGHTINESS WILL KEEP YOU TOTALLY ABSORBED. THE OTHER STORY TELLS US ABOUT A WIFE WHO SAVES EVERY SINGLE PENNY FROM HER HOUSEHOLD EXPENSES WITH JUST ONE DREAM, HER HUSBAND S DREAM OF SETTING UP A NEW BUSINESS. FOR THE AUTHOR, THIS BRINGS BACK HER MOTHER S MEMORIES AND HER ADVICE. THE AUTHOR HAS ALSO WRITTEN ABOUT HER GRANDPA AND THE PROMISE THAT SHE HAD MADE TO HIM FOR DONATING BOOKS TO THE LIBRARY IN HER VILLAGE. ALL THESE STORIES HAVE FRESHNESS, THEY ARE HEALTHY AND THEY MAKE US SMILE. EACH AND EVERY STORY IMPARTS AN IMPORTANT LESSON, HOW TO ACCOMPLISH OUR GOALS WHICH HAVE TOUCHED OUR SOUL, WHICH WE FIND VERY LOGICAL, WHICH ARE BASED ON OUR PRINCIPLES.

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A BENCH, A TEMPLE, A VILLAGE, PEOPLE LIKE YOU OR ME AND A BLIND OLD MAN-THESE ARE SOME OF THE SET UPS IN MRS. SUDHA MURTY S COMPILATION OF SHORT STORIES FROM PEOPLE ACROSS INDIA. THE OLD MAN AND HIS GOD: DISCOVERING THE SPIRIT OF INDIA IS A COLLECTION OF INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNTS GATHERED BY THE WRITER FROM PEOPLE WHO HAVE THEIR OWN STORIES TO TELL. THE STORIES ARE SUCH THAT THEY ARE VERY SIMPLE TO UNDERSTAND AND WRITTEN IN A SIMPLE WAY. THEY DESCRIBE THE INCIDENTS THAT ARE RECORDED BY MRS. MURTY DURING HER JOURNEY, WHICH SHE SUBSEQUENTLY SUMMARIZED IN HER EASY TO READ BOOK. HER STORIES ARE A PART OF THE VERY SOUL OF HUMAN BEINGS. FOR INSTANCE, THERE IS ONE ABOUT HOW AN OLD BLIND MAN GAVE HER SHELTER IN A STORM WHEN THERE WAS NOWHERE ELSE TO GO. ANOTHER STORY IS ABOUT HOW BROTHERS TURNED AWAY FROM EACH OTHER WHEN SOMEWHERE ELSE TWO PEOPLE, WHO WERE NOT EVEN RELATED BECAME CLOSER THAN BROTHERS. THERE ARE ALSO STORIES OF YOUNG PEOPLE TRYING TO MAKE A CAREER FOR THEMSELVES AND ALSO ABOUT THE OPPRESSION OF WOMEN WHO STRUGGLE FOR THEIR RIGHTS. MANY DIFFERENT LIVES TOUCHED THE HEART OF MRS. SUDHA MURTY AND ENTITLED HER TO WRITE THE OLD MAN AND HIS GOD. MRS. MURTY HAS EXPLORED THE SPIRIT OF INDIA WITH HER SET OF SHORT STORIES. THE SPIRIT OF INDIA IS IN THE PEOPLE, THEIR LIVES AND THEIR STORIES WHICH CAN IMPACT THE WAY OF THE WORLD. THE OLD MAN AND HIS GOD: DISCOVERING THE SPIRIT OF INDIA WAS PUBLISHED BY PENGUIN IN 2006. IT IS AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK EDITIONS.

HAVE YOU HEARD OF THE KING WHO SACRIFICED HIS OWN FLESH TO KEEP HIS WORD TO A PIGEON? OR ABOUT THE THRONE THAT GIVES ANYONE WHO SITS ON IT THE UNIQUE ABILITY TO DISPENSE JUSTICE AND HOW ABOUT THE SCULPTOR WHO MANAGED TO MAKE MAGNIFICENT STATUES WITH NO HANDS AT ALL? THERE S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE IN THIS COLLECTION OF TALES OF WISDOM AND WIT FROM QUARRELS AMONG GODS AND THE FOLLIES OF GREAT SAGES TO THE BENEVOLENCE OF KINGS AND THE VIRTUES OF ORDINARY MORTALS, SUDHA MURTY SPINS FRESH ACCOUNTS OF LESSER-KNOWN STORIES IN INDIAN MYTHOLOGY. ACCOMPANIED BY FANTASTICAL ILLUSTRATIONS AND NARRATED IN AN UNASSUMING FASHION, THE SAGE WITH TWO HORNS IS SURE TO DELIGHT FANS OF THE BELOVED STORYTELLER.

We all love the sweetness of mango and how it quenches our thirst on a hot summer day, but have you ever wondered how the mango got its magical sweetness? The tale of how such sweetness came into existence is a fascinating one indeed. India's favourite storyteller brings alive this delightlful tale with her inimitable wit and simplicity. Bursting with captivating illustrations, this gorgeous chapter book is the ideal introduction for beginners to the world of Sudha Murty.