surya

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Books books books and maybe some programming. Most of the books that I post are borrowed from Islington chain of libraries or from netgalley

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surya, to books

Saptarshi - The Seven Supreme Sages

I personally found two stories very timely

  • how vashista's son - Shakthi's rage killed himself and his brothers
  • how even great beings from sages to scientists like Strauss in Oppenheimer movie and me suffer from getting petty and bitter over what seems like simple things. Everyone has giant egos but we want to believe that we are this forgiving loving angel.

full review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6112773283

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surya, to bookstodon

Until the very end I thought she was making a bad decision but wow! She believed in herself when nobody did. She believed in herself even when her own family and close circle didn't. It is great if one is lucky and blessed enough to have a little love and encouragement throughout their life. This story is an example that even if it is only a fleeting moment that you get a little love and encouragement it can give you strength for a very long time.

Book review "Rani Abbakka"
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surya,

@bookstodon Available in kindle unlimited.

We are not exactly in control of the love and encouragement that you receive, let us at least be abundant in spreading love and joy. Happy New Year all

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6106028953

surya, to story

I was reading yet another story on Sapta Rishi by Amar Chitra Kadha today. There was a very beautiful story on and . There has never been a time a curse/words of anger has not harmed the host. A very Not revealing the spoilers, check out

https://www.amazon.in/Saptarshi-Seven-Supreme-Sages-Chitra-ebook/dp/B07NVNTB11/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2AUO1HYEYQDH2&keywords=saptarishi+amar+chitra+katha&qid=1704352978&sprefix=saptarishi+amar+chit%2Caps%2C224&sr=8-1

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kplattret, to random

📖 The Fragile Threads of Power, by @veschwab. What a promising start to this new trilogy! So much of what I loved from the Shades of Magic universe is still here, but also a lot of novelty and very strong characters building. ✨ https://kevinplattret.com/reads/the-fragile-threads-of-power

surya,

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https://kevinplattret.com/reads/the-fragile-threads-of-power

surya, to Quotes

"Remember, we are complicit when we take offense. No one can make us feel inferior without our help." he said.

  • The Girl Who Would Be Free: A Fable About Epictetus by Ryan Holiday

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surya, to Depression

Yet somehow Epictetus's father was always cheerful.
"Who had it better than us?" he liked to ask.
"Um everyone?" she would reply.
"We have our health, we have each other" he'd say with a smile.
"I love life and all it brings me. Simple as that"

  • Ryan Holiday, The Girl Who Would Be Free: A Fable About Epictetus

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surya, to books

The Girl Who Would Be Free: A Fable About Epictetus by Ryan Holiday

Extremely wonderful book. Pretty much highlighted the entire book.

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surya, to books

The Last Moments of Krishnavatara by K.S. Narayanacharya, Manjula Tekal (Translator)

Answered questions like

  • is there a god?
  • assuming there is, why does he not stop people from doing stupid things?
  • how to live as an empath?
  • how to be involved at work, friends and family while also being detached? (so much emphasis on this one)

overall, it is a very wonderful book.

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surya, to Quotes

“Work, karma is workship. Even when it seems terrible sometimes, there is no sin in doing your karma. Anyone doing his work with all his being is just an instrument. Therefore, his work is an act of complete Yoga, a union with oneself and the universe.”

K.S. Narayanacharya

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surya, to books

Book review on Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5476615782

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surya, to books

The first time she manned the cannon, her aim was so far off, the only thing NOT In danger was her target.

  • Tress of the Emerald Sea, Brandon Sanderson

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surya, to books

A friend of mine is in trouble, and I need to rescue him.
Him? You left your home for a man?
...
Hon, no man is worth getting killed over.

  • Tress of the Emerald Sea, Brandon Sanderson

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surya, to bookstodon

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5937939516

Radha Krishna, the epic love story

Was very moving, was all teary-eyed towards the end. For all those wondering "Why Radha and Krishna didn't end up together?", "How did they meet?" "How did they hold their love for each other and marriages to other people all those years?" this book answers all your questions.

This book is also a very short read, I must have finished this book in half an hour to an hour. Definitely a recommended read. @bookstodon

surya, to books

Radha-Krishna: Sacred Love Stories by P.R. Vadgama -

This is a short story collection. Some stories were very good 4 stars.
Some stories were meh 2-1 stars.

My favourite quote from the book is,
"Love is watering yourself and watching the world grow". ❤️

Happy all @bookstodon

surya, to books

Everytime I read a Jane Austen, I think this is the best until I read the next one again.
Loved and sensibility.

They say Jane Austen has written books ahead of her time. But this book had some very old school plot as well. That said it was also very interesting and funny and all the other wonderful things that you would expect from an book

For full review with spoiler
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5992992699

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surya, to books

Watched , loved it. Binge watched the director Greta Gerwig, and she recommended Jane . Thats how it started. " Awesomely austen" series is too cute. Having loved Mansfield Park marching ahead to "Emma" recommended by my bestie.

I am not even 1/4 through and my heart is already longing for some reason to read of Radhe and Krishna.

What is your read? @bookstodon

surya, (edited ) to bookstodon

I am Lawful neutral, true neutral and chaotic good. 🤓

But lol at chaotic evil. :P

Feel free to tag yourself fellow bookworms. ❤️

cc: @goodreads

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surya,

@stripey @bookstodon haha feel free to, hopefully with credit to the writers. It is from a book "How Ready Are You For Love?: A path to more fulfilling and joyful relationships" by The School of Life

as mentioned in the thread. The book is very very nice. Like a slap in the face. Definitely a recommended read
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/183430382-how-ready-are-you-for-love

fasterthanlime, to random
@fasterthanlime@hachyderm.io avatar

macOS Sonoma has been stable for a bit, why are a bunch of Rust packages still crashing below Curl_macos_init?

surya,

@fasterthanlime cargo +nightly udeps is also failing with a very similar error :(

surya, to books

Reading "Aristotle and Dante dive into the waters of the world" by Benjamin A Saenz

Are teenagers are articulate and sweet like this these days?
When I was a teenager I certainly was not like this. Maybe now I am.

When I read Aristotle and Dante the first part, it was captivating and very moving. Wonder how part two is gonna take.

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surya, to books

Imagine if someone always spoke in rhyming words. I will find that funny. "My little pony" bringing smiles to your faces.

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surya, to books

Imagine a man who lost his temper only once during the entirety of his child's life. That, my dear children is a great man who lived his life well ❤️

I am so loving the "Fancy Nancy" series.
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surya, to books

on "Northanger Abbey"
I absolutely identify myself as Catherine Morland. Loved the description and I could relate with her a loooottttttt. Loved it more than the popular "Pride and Prejudice". Awesomely is such a nice initiative big kudos to Hachette!

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surya, to books

This is the first book that i am reading of the "Fancy Nancy" series. Aaanndd Oooo laaa laaa such a lovely read with gorgeous illustrations. It is charming, endearing and delightful. There are abundant books for children, but the good ones are such a treasure, and this is one such.
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