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My first visit to the navigation centre of the ship, also called the Wheelhouse or the Bridge was when I was about eighteen months old. (The Bridge got its name after the elevated walkway that was built between the two p...

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Pirates are opportunists. Much like our cat Keo who finds a way to get cosy or fed, when they can- but a lot less cute.

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Over 2200 books sold with positive reviews. Has become part of leadership training and crew seminars for shipping companies. Part of the recommended reading list at various maritime universities and academies. Appreciate...

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Namaskaram!

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Namaste! (meaning - I bow to the Divine in you)

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The Captain on a ship if often called the ‘Old Man’. More often, the ‘grumpy old man’. I didn’t realize it then, but now as I have sailed into my early 50’s, I excuse my own grumpiness saying that there’s a physiological...

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Golden Stripes is the first book of its kind, specifically written for seafarers, by a seafarer.

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The Dharmadhvaja

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Have you wondered what happens when things go wrong during the transport, such as when a shipment of televisions is received in damaged condition, a container of cigarettes is stolen, or, an important shipment of prawns ...

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This is my undertaking to try and understand the current status of leadership in the maritime industry, especially onboard ships and in the shore offices of maritime enterprises.

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“Dharma, when destroyed, destroys. Dharma, when protected, protects.”

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Besides providing food, shelter, education and love to their child, what is the role of parents?

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O Dharmaputri! has received positive reviews in the last two months since the book was published. It's generally been 9/10 or 4.5/5. And were' not talking just about my mom (she's yet to finish reading it).

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- Parani

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- by Parani

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- by Parani

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- by Parani

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- by Parani

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-by Vidhya

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Post by Vidhya

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Post by Parani

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How one family's journey from indentured labour to freedom fighters shaped a book that bridges ancient wisdom with modern parenting

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We're incredibly grateful to have received the below praise for O Dharmaputri! Indian Heart, Yogic Wings - and to receive validation and endorsment for our work. We hope to hear from you as well, once you've read the boo...

","url":"https://dharma-life.com/o-dharmaputri/f/o-dharmaputri-praise","title":"O Dharmaputri! (Praise)","summary":"We're incredibly grateful to have received the below praise for O Dharmaputri! Indian Heart, Yogic Wings - and to receive validation and endorsment for our work. We hope to hear from you as well, once you've read the boo...","date_modified":"2025-07-11T13:18:17Z"},{"id":"https://dharma-life.com/o-dharmaputri/f/o-dharmaputri-endnotes","html_content":"

These are the endnotes for references provided in the book, O Dharmaputri! Indian Heart, Yogic Wings, available through Garuda Prakashan.

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Here is a quick recap of all the Sanskrit/Tamil terms used in the book O Dharmaputri! Indian Heart, Yogic Wings by Garuda Prakashan.

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If you enjoyed reading O Dharmaputri! Indian Heart, Yogic Wings, here's a curated collection of texts to help deepen your understanding of Dharma, Yoga and Indian traditions. Links are embedded in the text where underlin...

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- by Vidhya

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- by Vidhya

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- by Vidhya

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- by Vidhya

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- by Vidhya

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