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Are You Connected?

25 Keys to Live, Grow and Succeed with Self and Others

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Mind Your Mind:

Three Principles for Happy Living

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Cricket in a Monastery

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Are You Connected? : 25 Keys to Live, Grow and Succeed with Self and Others

By Venugopal Acharya

In this book, Vraja Bihari Das (Venugopal Acharya), shares the different tools, skills and experiences needed to help one feel loved and connected to one’s own self, the people who matter and to God. 

Highlighting the need to go deeper into the meaning and purpose of life, Acharya offers skills to achieve peace of mind and to live in harmony with our true selves. In a simple, anecdotal style, he helps us with our relationships with others-friends, family and colleagues. It emphasizes sharing mutual success and growing with care and compassion. Are You Connected? is a mantra to a successful life of happiness

Mind Your Mind: Three Principles for Happy Living

By Venugopal Acharya

“Mind Your Mind” by Vraja Bihari Das (Venugopal Acharya) addresses common concerns like excessive worrying, overthinking, blame, and the purpose of life. He suggests managing the mind instead of controlling it. 

He introduces three principles: Awareness, Acceptance, and Aspiration, offering a three-step practice for daily living. With historical anecdotes and insights from ancient Indian scriptures, the book guides readers toward immediate and lasting benefits. “Mind Your Mind” asserts that individuals can lead fulfilling lives beyond their minds.

Cricket in a Monastery

By Venugopal Acharya

Why do some people feel lonely? How would the technique of visualization help overcome a failure mindset? Why do we need to accept ourselves the way we are to achieve better success and more emotional fulfilment? And is there more to our life than eating, sleeping, sex and defending? 

The cricket world has many lessons to offer on a happy and meaningful living Kishor, Venky, Aki and Shyam are monks living in a traditional monastery. Like the billions living outside, they too have their insecurities, challenges, joy, and sorrows. Yet a secret passion for cricket that they share bounds them in a special way. The combination of love for cricket and life in a monastery offers them a unique vantage point to learn and grow in their own lives. In this fictional story, we learn simple, yet profound truths that could help us live in harmony with our true inner selves.

Lessons from the Road

By Venugopal Acharya

The book by Vraja Bihari Dasa draws insights from the Bhagavad Gita and Shrimad Bhagavatam, offering a higher perspective on life’s events and struggles. It shares diverse experiences from different places and teaches valuable life lessons. 

The articles discuss battling internal challenges like criticism and cravings, while providing tools to address them. The author also addresses negative mindsets resulting from fear and tragedies. The book emphasizes gratitude, improved prayer techniques, and navigating challenges like a skilled cricket batsman. Overall, it’s a practical guide to making spiritual life more achievable and realistic.