Padma Petals  (English, Hardcover, SAMPATH SAMUDRALA)

Dad, how can an ancient poem about war help me make sense of the world today—with AI, stress, and endless choices? It’s a question many parents hear, and one that sparks a meaningful journey between father and son in Padma Petals of the Gita. Sitting by the river Godavari, the two begin exploring the Bhagavad Gita—not through sermons or scriptures, but through the lives of real people. Their answers come from unsung heroes of modern India—Padma awardees whose lives echo the Gita's teachings in the most powerful ways. You’ll meet Manjamma Jogathi, who turned deep rejection into a legacy of dance and dignity; Saalumarada Thimmakka, who planted hundreds of trees to fill a life shaped by loss; and Jadav Payeng, who grew a forest with his bare hands, living the Gita’s lesson that true action speaks louder than words. Told as a conversation across generations, this book is more than just stories—it’s a reminder that purpose doesn’t come from what we know, but from how we show up for the world. It’s proof that even in this fast-paced age, the wisdom of the Gita can bloom—wherever the human spirit chooses service over self.