Book Launch - Dashavatar August 8, 2009

Book Launch - Dashavatar by author Soumya Ayer. The author will read excerpts from the book followed by a drawing competition on the Dashavatar theme. About the Book: Dashavatar is a collection of ten spell-binding stories for children. In each of the narratives, the world is on the brink of collapse, entrenched in vice and sin, when Vishnu decides to intervene and rescue it. He takes on a variety of forms, somet imes splendorous, at other times disarmingly humble. From Matsya avatar, where Vishnu assumes the shape of a fish, to Vamana avatar, where he shrinks in size, from Krishna avatar, where he becomes the Blue One, the eternal flutist, to Kalki, the future, where he will ride astride a horse and reinstate justice, each of the stories speaks of the Lord's benevolence, and the triumph of good over evil. In a day and age where human values are fast being forgotten, the book aims to highlight the timeless significance of dharma. Written in a style that is engaging, with powerful visuals and works of art, Dashavatar is an essential buy, and a must-read for every child. About the Author: Soumya Ayer grew up listening to stories of Indian folklore and religion from her family of elders. She wrote Dashavatar with the intention of continuing this tradition with the next generation of children. Her first book, Krishna: The Cowherd Prince, is based on Krishna's childhood. She holds degrees in Engineering and Management and now lives in America with her family.

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