{"product_id":"tales-from-ancient-hindu-religious-texts-cp-balachandran-nair","title":"Tales From Ancient Hindu Religious Texts - CP Balachandran Nair","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTales From Ancient Hindu Religious Texts - CP Balachandran Nair\u003c\/em\u003e is a paperback for readers who want to go a little deeper than a quick summary. Runs to about 373 pages, so it's suited to slow, reflective reading – a few pages at a time, ideally with a cup of chai nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat it's about\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn ancient India, the Gurukula system cultivated disciplined students who mastered their minds and grasped concepts such as Prakriti, Purusha, and the four Vedas. Under the guidance of their Guru, they explored the Self and Ultimate Reality through meditation and morality. Today, however, morality has declined, and invoking God is often seen as unsuitable. The ancient teaching of \"Satyam Vada, Dharmam Chara\" (speak the truth, abide by dharma) is largely absent, and students seem more focused on pleasure and luxury.CP Balachandran Nair\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBook details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 373\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Motilal Banarsidass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e (1\/1\/2026)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Religion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Tales From Ancient Hindu Religious Texts available in paperback or hardcover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the paperback edition of \u003cem\u003eTales From Ancient Hindu Religious Texts\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat language is this edition in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition is in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does Bookston ship?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipping is free on every order, with no minimum. We ship within the United States only; orders leave our Denver, Colorado warehouse in 1–2 business days and usually arrive within 5–7 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat if the book arrives damaged or isn't what I expected?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou have 30 days from delivery to return it in new condition for a full refund. If it arrived damaged, defective or wrong, we cover the return shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bookston","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":67796472594543,"sku":"9788120844315","price":16.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/2004\/0303\/files\/COVER_9b6a9456-02bd-43a0-b9f4-dbcf67112e18.jpg?v=1792180265","url":"https:\/\/bookston.com\/products\/tales-from-ancient-hindu-religious-texts-cp-balachandran-nair","provider":"Bookston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}