Vedanta is a science which deals with human beings. An encyclopedia which has the compilation of subtlest thoughts pertaining to the Transcendental Self, rendered by several enlightened sages of India. These greats dedicated their lives thousands of years ago to contemplate upon the mystery of human origin. The purpose of existence. The constitution of human inner nature. The effort of such crystalline contemplation culminated in the Vedanta philosophy. Which enunciated a path for every individual to reach the age of happiness. Unfortunately, present day humans have moved ahead in the world, leaving the roots to derive true happiness behind.

The Bhaja Govindam is a universally acclaimed text based on the tenets of Vedanta philosophy. Its practical composition by Adi Shankaracharya from India in the 8th century, enunciates laws required by humans to comprehend follow and live life practically. Shankaracharya’s mature wisdom introduces the main theme of an unprepared individual in the world, searching and chasing temporary happiness. Shankaracharya’s panoramic view of life emerges from the absorption of knowledge and vision thereof - documenting a repetitive human biography as it were. Right from birth, humans tend to follow a monotonous pattern of life. Fret to acquire, fail to enjoy. Then finally approach being unprepared, the dreadful experience of death.

Parables, inspirational stories, anecdotes and life lessons have had an important role in education from time immemorial. These have been segregated from Prayagraj Hule’s talks and produced separately as individual pieces. There are stories from all over the world. The moral of these episodes are important to imbibe. Wise humans learn primarily from knowledge and others experience. Students of Vedanta Sempiternal will find them as useful aids to their main study.