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The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari written by Robin Sharma Summary by  Kishore Boruah "What if true happiness and success have little to do with wealth and everything to do with inner peace?" ----           The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari is a powerful fable about fulfilling your dreams and finding purpose in life. Written by Robin Sharma, the book tells the inspiring story of Julian Mantle, a successful lawyer whose unbalanced lifestyle leads to a health crisis and a life-changing journey.        Julian's transformation begins when he sells his material possessions, including his prized Ferrari, and embarks on a spiritual quest in the Himalayas. The book is a guide to living a life of simplicity, balance, and purpose, combining ancient wisdom with practical lessons.        "This book is more than a story—it's a roadmap to personal growth, blending timeless spiritual teachings w...

  The Kirton Ghosha by Shree Manta Shankardev ---    A Brief Summary By Kishur Boruah The Kirtan Ghosha by Srimanta Sankardev is one of the most celebrated religious texts in Assamese literature. It is a compilation of devotional songs or kirtans meant to propagate the Ekasarana Naam Dharma, the monotheistic Vaishnavite faith founded by Sankardev in Assam during the 15th-16th centuries. The text consists of several sections, each focusing on key aspects of devotion, morality, and spirituality as derived from the Bhagavata Purana. The Kirtan Ghosha consists of 26 sections and 31 narratives about Krishna. Srimanta Sankardev composed most of these kirtans, except one by Ratnakar Kandali and another by Madhabdev . Before his passing, Sankardev instructed Madhabdev to gather the scattered kirtans. Later, Ramcharan Thakur, Madhabdev's nephew, compiled them into a single text. Two of Sankardev's kirtans were added after the compilation, and some versions also include a kirta...

  Summary of Part 1:  The Dimensions of Reading  (How to Read a Book by Mortimer J. Adler and Charles Van Doren) By Kishore Boruah Introduction Reading is a skill most of us learn in childhood, yet few truly master it. In How to Read a Book, Mortimer J. Adler and co-author Charles Van Doren present a systematic guide to unlocking the full potential of reading. Far beyond simple literacy, this book explores the art of reading with depth and precision, offering tools to engage with any text, from a newspaper article to a profound philosophical treatise. Originally published in 1940 and revised in 1972, this seminal work outlines four levels of reading: elementary, inspectional, analytical, and syntopical. Each level builds on the last, teaching readers not just to gather information, but to interact with ideas, question authors, and synthesize knowledge across disciplines. Adler’s approach is practical, emphasizing strategies like skimming for key ideas, formulating meaning...