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Ramayana: The Game of Life #6
Think Big to Win
THE RAMAYANA IS NOT A STORY. IT IS A WAY OF LIFE. IT IS THE GAME OF LIFE.How one responds to difficult situations when faced with challenges determines the outcome. The ability of Rama’s army of vanaras to envision building the bridge from the mainland to Lanka to rescue Sita is one of the many lessons on faith. Here are some invaluable lessons on overcoming obstacles. Think big. The tiny squirrels contributed in their small ways to build the mammoth bridge to Lanka. Aim high. Sugriva, leading a vanara army, dared to win a war without any armor or training against a sophisticated demon army.Recognise opportunities and adapt. Hanuman could expand his size or contract, focusing on his goal to serve Rama.Are you thinking big to succeed in life?THINK BIG TO WIN is the sixth book in The Game of Life series. A modern retelling of the Yuddha Kanda of Valmiki’s epic, this book highlights the efforts of the various characters who irrespective of their size, stature or abilities, succeeded in helping Rama rescue Sita from Lanka. Teeming with lessons in self-belief and daring to take up tasks which may seem beyond your capacity and accomplishing them, the book evokes progressive attitudes to help you overcome self-perceived limitations and achieve your dreams.A spiritual seeker and motivational speaker, SHUBHA VILAS helps people in dealing with modern-day life situations through the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana and other dharmic traditions. He conducts leadership seminars in premier institutes across the world.
290 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 19, 2021
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About the author
Shubha Vilas
72 books159 followersI am: A spiritual seeker and a motivational speaker.
Academics: 1] B.E in Electronics and Telecommunications
2] L.L.B Specializing in Intellectual Property Law : Patent Law.
Leadership Seminars: Focus on relevant and vital themes: ‘Secrets of Lasting Relationships’, ‘Soul Curry to Stop Worry’ and ‘Work–Life Balance’
Believes: A good teacher sees learning and teaching as integral twin aspects of personal and spiritual growth.
Social interaction: I zoom down on
A} Youth: Periodically interact with them in premier institutes like IISC, Bangalore, BITS Pilani, Goa, Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Sydnem College. I aim to inspire them to live a life based on deeper human values.
B} Children: Guide towards teaching foundational values through masterful storytelling.
C} Individuals: Practical applications of the Bhagavad Gita; the Ramayana and Vedas in today’s world.
D} Business leaders: as their lifestyle coach, conducting regular classes on Spirituality and Management to help them live a wholesome life.
Academics: 1] B.E in Electronics and Telecommunications
2] L.L.B Specializing in Intellectual Property Law : Patent Law.
Leadership Seminars: Focus on relevant and vital themes: ‘Secrets of Lasting Relationships’, ‘Soul Curry to Stop Worry’ and ‘Work–Life Balance’
Believes: A good teacher sees learning and teaching as integral twin aspects of personal and spiritual growth.
Social interaction: I zoom down on
A} Youth: Periodically interact with them in premier institutes like IISC, Bangalore, BITS Pilani, Goa, Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Sydnem College. I aim to inspire them to live a life based on deeper human values.
B} Children: Guide towards teaching foundational values through masterful storytelling.
C} Individuals: Practical applications of the Bhagavad Gita; the Ramayana and Vedas in today’s world.
D} Business leaders: as their lifestyle coach, conducting regular classes on Spirituality and Management to help them live a wholesome life.
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November 24, 2021
Such a marvellous book. The lessons that a reader could learn through this series are incredible. I could witness the supreme divinity of Sri Rama in every page of the amazing book. Each and every human being should read the wonderful saga and apply the lessons practically.
April 2, 2022
We have all grown up hearing Ramayana, the greatest epic of Hindus and Vedic traditions. But Shubha Vilas' Ramayana-The Game of Life is a modern retelling of the Yuddha Kanda of Valmiki's Ramayana highlighting that one need not be grand in size to win big battles, ones self-belief is the actual key to win big. The reader experiences the anger of Ravana, the calmness of Rama, the boldness of the Vanara army, the heroism of Hanuman, the pain of Sita, the madness of Kumbhakarana and the righteousness of Vibhishan. Page by page you realize that never has been Ramayana so applicable to life.
The best part about the book is that though the author has taken certain creative liberties to keep the narrative gripping, he has made sure that it does not in any way supersede the original narrative. Narrative moves at such a smooth pace that at times you wish to slow down just to have some more time to finish the book. The language is simple, and the life lessons the book imparts are unflinching.
The author has rightly said, 'In a world full of selfishness, Ramayana is the beacon of hope and love'. All in all this is a philosophical masterpiece!
The best part about the book is that though the author has taken certain creative liberties to keep the narrative gripping, he has made sure that it does not in any way supersede the original narrative. Narrative moves at such a smooth pace that at times you wish to slow down just to have some more time to finish the book. The language is simple, and the life lessons the book imparts are unflinching.
The author has rightly said, 'In a world full of selfishness, Ramayana is the beacon of hope and love'. All in all this is a philosophical masterpiece!
January 14, 2022
Ramayan, an epic that is a bedtime story for kids, a point of reference for students and a way of living and worship for adults. The epic has seen several re-tellings over the years. Be it the narrative of Sita, Urmila, Lakshman, or Bharata, the re-tellings never failed to entice the readers. Despite having numerous re-tellings that already took the position in hit charts, the new version by Shubha Vilas, Think Big to Win, the 6th installment in the Game of Life series has a new perspective to the whole tale.
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January 7, 2022
I have seen many people attend management lessons from Bhagwad Gita, take indepth insights from Mahabharat or Ramayan. This book totally put me into a different mental framework.
Collating differing views and yet holding them together was not only exciting but very much insightful. I have never come across a detailed analysis of living and thinking big in this way. This book is an eye-opener.
Collating differing views and yet holding them together was not only exciting but very much insightful. I have never come across a detailed analysis of living and thinking big in this way. This book is an eye-opener.
October 31, 2022
Wonderfully elevating
As with the previous books, the author has
narrated the grand finale with an elegant dexterity. The characters, their choices and motive forces are explained which some of the strange incidents conceivable. The book is not only a good read but also a manual for good living, conduct and wholesome associations
As with the previous books, the author has
narrated the grand finale with an elegant dexterity. The characters, their choices and motive forces are explained which some of the strange incidents conceivable. The book is not only a good read but also a manual for good living, conduct and wholesome associations
November 8, 2022
A Moving Depiction Of The Eternal Story
I chanced upon this book through Prime Reading and began reading tentatively. Soon I was engrossed with the captivating story told with magical narration.
And there are modern interpretations of the age old stories.
It is a must read even if you don't go for mythology.
Five stars for this book.
I chanced upon this book through Prime Reading and began reading tentatively. Soon I was engrossed with the captivating story told with magical narration.
And there are modern interpretations of the age old stories.
It is a must read even if you don't go for mythology.
Five stars for this book.
April 7, 2025
I love this book and feel so connected in my devotion to Shri Ram, Ma Sita and Hanumanji. It has always been there but this book just deepened it 1000 times from not just in words but also in my heart.
July 16, 2022
Wonderful
Amazing and extraordinary , Must read and re read by every one. Jai shree Ram Jai Sita Matha Jai Hanuman
Amazing and extraordinary , Must read and re read by every one. Jai shree Ram Jai Sita Matha Jai Hanuman
December 17, 2022
Amazing amazing series. Best for reading authentic Ramayana.
December 27, 2022
Superb
I enjoyed and learnt so much from this series. There are many little unknown happenings from the Ramayan, contained in this this beautiful retelling.
I enjoyed and learnt so much from this series. There are many little unknown happenings from the Ramayan, contained in this this beautiful retelling.
June 22, 2023
It is a great rendering of Ramayana. Beautifully articulated with metaphors relating to the real-life scenarios.
April 3, 2024
I wish the series would continue, and the Uttara Kanda would also be adapted.
An amazing retelling of the classic tale indeed.
An amazing retelling of the classic tale indeed.
July 18, 2025
Finally finished the series of Ramayana ! It’s beautifully written and explained through beautiful narratives.
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