Padma Petals

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.