Kavitha Publications (24364243, 24322177) has released two volumes of short stories by Indira Parthasarathy. Both Uchi Veyil and Kundalakesi have characters of various hues, each sure to touch a chord in the viewer. It is the author's uncanny knack of peeping into the psyche of his creations that makes these collections a study of psychology. The unpredictable ways of the human mind and thought processes are captured through subtle portraits. Wry humour is a big plus running as a common thread. Each priced at Rs. 100. Kavitha Publications is located at 8, Masilamani Street, Pondy Bazaar, T. Nagar, Chennai 600017.
For those spiritually inclined, Narmadha Publishers (24334397, 9840226661) offers Sriman Narayaneeyam (Moolamaum Uraiyum), Brahma Sutra Vilakka Urai and 108 Vaishnava Thiruthala Magimai. In this book, suitable for paarayanam, K. Sridharan explains in simple Tamil the meaning of the 1,034 slokas composed by Narayana Bhattadri. Considered the essence of the Bhagavad Gita, Narayaneeyam, when chanted regularly is believed to cure ailments.
Sridharan has a Master's in Computer Science and has served private firms as manager. Author of Tiruvengadamudaiyanin Paasurangal, Sri Mahalakshmi Mantrangal and so on, he has also written books in Tamil on computer technology. Price Rs. 220.
The aspects that make the 108 Divyadesam special, their location, etc., are succinctly given in 108 Vaishnava Thiruthala Magimai authored by S.S. Mathrubudeswaran. Price Rs. 120. Both editions tempt the reader with their attractive hard covers that have a 3-D effect.
P.S. Acharya is the author of the book on Brahma Sutra that explains all the 550 sutras. His writing, he claims in the preface, is based on the treatise of Adisankara. Price Rs. 175.
