HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL AND HAPPY by Vimla Patil

This book has a quaint origin. It is a culmination of the author's lectures on the qualities of Arjun, the hero of the Mahabharata, which made him the fortunate recipient of the divine secret of enlightenment. The book speaks about the qualities enshrined in the Geeta itself, which elevate a person to achieve happiness and success. Arjun is one of the Mahanayaks - or superheros - of Indian culture and is venerated for his success, spirituality and closeness to Krishna. The book has the author's own experiences alongwith the wisdom and knowledge contributed to her life by innumerable luminaries and learned scholars. This book describes 64 qualities which make an individual successful and happy - a combination that is very difficult to achieve in the modern frenetic world of materialism. The number 64 is sacred to Indian culture. According to it, there are 64 arts which we should try to master so as to live a rich life. The 64 hints on success and happiness offered in this book try to capture the essence of Indian culture and to reach the core of spiritual India's worldview.