Praise for Priya Sarin and her work
“Magnificent book… Priya is ahead of her time and age. She is a genius.” – Dr Kiran Bedi, Author, Social Activist and Former Super Cop
“…Women are the true source of inspiration and are the real architect of the society. And exceptional women like you motivate one and all. A woman with a pen is by definition a strong woman…” – Shri Narendra Modi, Author, Poet and Prime Minister of India
“… Valiant effort to teach values and life skills to children. I write to congratulate you for this enterprise. ” – Dr Manmohan Singh, MP, Former Prime Minister of India
“Wonderful book… There is no dearth of ‘Self-Help Books’ in the market, but there are hardly any for children and adolescent population. Your wonderful book fulfils that longstanding demand.” – Shri Arun Jaitley, MP and Leader of Opposition (Rajya Sabha), India
“…Your book is a commendable achievement…” – Dr Anjali and Shri Sachin Tendulkar, the First Family of Cricket
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“I believe the intelligent children will find this book very interesting, and it will be very useful to them. I hope you will be able to disseminate your thoughts successfully to all…In today’s age a book written on the basis of a great epic like Ramayana, and explaining how its characters and incidences propound the moral values and how these are relevant in the current social context with a view to make youth and children easily understand and follow the same – the book written by you with this objective is definitely result oriented.” – Smt. Sumitra Mahajan, Speaker, Lok Sabha India, Former Union Minister HRD
“… It reads well and can be used for Value Education in schools…” – Swamini Vimalananda, Head of Education Cell, Chinmaya Mission
“You have produced a gem… I again congratulate you on your sankalp and intense desire to be an agent of change… amazingly wonderful.” – Shri H. N. Dastur, Director General, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
“I am sure that your value education book will inspire the society… Let us get ready for a great future. Keep up the good work! ” – Shri Narendra Modi, Author, Poet and the longest-serving Chief Minister of Gujarat
“… I appreciate your thoughts and focus on teaching value education in schools.” – Smt. Shiela Dikshit, the longest-serving CM of Delhi
“The book will be immensely useful in entertaining, educating and inculcating moral values among the children.” – Shri Ashok Gehlot, Chief Minister of Rajasthan
“…Appreciate the initiative taken by you… good wishes for the publication of the book.” – Smt. Sonia Gandhi, MP and Head of NAC
“A good read. Every child needs to be provided a fundamental base of what is wrong and what is right. I believe that a book like this would be an excellent teaching tool in schools.” – Smt. Maneka Gandhi, MP, Author and Minister for Women and Child Development
“Success Secrets from the Ramayana”… I am sure this book will also get excellent reviews like your previous book. – Shri Arun Jaitley, Finance Minister, Government of India
“It was a pleasure to read Ms. Priya Sarin’s latest book, “Success Secrets from The Ramayana”… In India, the Ramayana is often used within the family set up, as an informal tool for imparting basic lessons in good behavior to children. Priya Sarin’s book is a creative new attempt to take this one step further. By devising practical exercises to accompany various anecdotes from the Ramayana, Ms. Sarin has made an effort to encourage young children to apply their minds to development of their own moral compasses. The exercises are simple and well thought out, yet, as I discovered while perusing the book, can be engaging even for an adult to ponder over. Perhaps, the best part about the Ms. Sarin’s endeavour is that it is an attempt to make the lessons that the Ramayana accessible to all people irrespective of their religious belief. The children of India are the key to the country’s future, and teaching them the universally acceptable moral values is much needed in our times. Star Rating: 4/5” – Shri K. K. Venugopal, Attorney General of India, Eminent Indian Constitutional Lawyer & Senior Advocate, Supreme Court and Author
“Success Secrets from the Ramayana- liked the book very much … the concept was original. Star Rating: 5 out of 5 for the good work.” –Dr Kiran Bedi, Author, Social Activist and Former Super Cop
“Very well-written… I like the way Priya links lessons to what can broadly be called values. This was true of the earlier book, as well as the present one. She addresses the younger generation, her peers, in a very engaging way. For this book, I will give you 4/5” – Prof. Bibek Debroy, Chairman Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), Member of NITI Aayog, Eminent Economist & Author, Consulting Editor, ET Now and The Economic Times
“Priya has done an excellent job in making the subject of value education, one usually considered boring and philosophical by today’s youth, very interesting and appealing to a young audience.” – Shri Anand G. Mahindra, Chairman, Mahindra Group
“We are going through a major national crisis, the crisis of character. Many persons are trying to win in life through a value-free life. That is why your book with its call to build the Future is very relevant and timely. Your focus on developing life skills is also very appropriate.” – Father Thomas Kunnunkal, Chairman, Jesus & Mary College, DU, Founding Chairman, NIOS – the largest open school in the world and Ex Chairman, CBSE
“… the useful book “Success Secrets from the Ramayana”… pursuing the contents of the book to bring it in my personal life. The book is of immense use with great values.” – Gen. (Retd.) V.K. Singh, Minister of State for External Affairs, S&PI and DoNER, Govt. of India, Ex Army Chief
“Our country needs upright young people like you to take it to its full potential. ” – Shri Sunil Gavaskar, Legendary Cricketer
“This book could be the start of a remarkable future for the author.” – Sir Mark Tully, Knight of the British Empire, Author, Journalist and the longest-serving Bureau Chief of BBC in India
“It is a matter of pleasure to know that a book authored by you and titled “Success Secrets from the Ramayana” has got commendations from various quarters of the society, which is praiseworthy. I am also delighted that you utilize your spare time in a creative pursuit. I extend my thanks for the inspiring book and appreciate you for writing.” – Shri Ram Naik, Governor, Uttar Pradesh, Former Union Cabinet Minister, Govt. of India
“It is very well written. The stories are very touching. Very many important values are being dealt with in an interesting way. This book will be very helpful to inculcate the much needed values of life in the school going children.” – Swami Nikhilananda, Head, Chinmaya Mission, Delhi, India
“You have attempted to make a difference in an area of Indian life that, to my mind, is both the most important and the most poorly treated, i.e. education, particularly education of children. Your book is organized in an accessible structure and the style and treatment should help teachers who want to try innovative approaches.” – Shri Gautam Adhikari, Author, Former Dean of the Times School of Journalism, Editor of DNA and Executive Editor of The Times of India
“…you have chosen to weave stories around a very absorbing theme with élan and lucidity.” – Shri S. G. Mehta, President, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
“I enjoyed it. It is very stimulating and thought provoking for readers of all ages.” – Shri Jug Suraiya, Associate Editor, Times of India
“Your book is a sincere and laudable effort… indeed very impressive and absorbing… a very thought provoking book. I do believe this book will help hugely in engaging the young minds with the issues which are essential for becoming useful instruments… Please continue with your creative efforts and may you spread the message for bringing a moral order in the Society.” – Dr Murli Manohar Joshi, MP, Chairman, PAC, former BJP President, Home Minister and HRD Minister of India
“… incredibly written a great book ‘Get Ready For A Great Future.’ It is really amazing that at the young age of 18, you have produced such an excellent book, which is so needed by the Youth of Today.” – Shri Shanti Bhushan, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court, Author and Former Law Minister of India
“Quite interesting.” – Shri Prakash Padukone, Legendary Shuttler
“I appreciate the great efforts you have taken to educate the young on values in life and living…this is great.” – Shri K. S. Balasubramanian IPS, DGP and State Police Chief, Kerala
“Your book is very well planned. Keeps its focus on ideas sequentially … admirable, as well as inspiring to the readers. Keep inspiring.” – Dr Jatinder V. Yakhmi, Chairman, Atomic Energy Education Society and Former Associate Director, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
“I am sure that the book would be very beneficial to its readers. It will enlighten their minds.” – Prof. Kiran Walia, Education Minister, Delhi
“It’s quite an achievement to have put together so many stories with a few common themes. The writing is simple and flows smoothly and the stories are of a sort that young people can easily relate to.” – Dr T T Ram Mohan, Professor, IIM- A, Author and Columnist
“Your book is highly innovative. I’m indeed amazed to see the talent.” – Dr Meera Vaswani, Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry, AIIMS, Delhi
“An outstanding book. It offers a good framework to promote moral values. The book is unique in nature, and the stories will help children become better human beings.” – Shri N. Sahu, Principal, Atomic Energy Central School, Mumbai
“Wonderful book. The book is based on value education framework wherein students can read about real life situations to become better thinkers and human beings. It will certainly provide the 21st century children a global outlook so that they can become good citizens.” – Dr P C Thomas, Principal, Good Shepherd International School
“…your new book “Success Secrets from the Ramayana” – very well-planned book indeed and useful for today’s young generation specially. If they follow these success Mantras, the world will be a heavenly place”. – Dr Jatinder V. Yakhmi, Chairman, Atomic Energy Education Society and Former Associate Director, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
“…your new book ‘SUCCESS SECRETS FROM THE RAMAYANA’ has come out excellently well and I am sure the children will greatly benefit by reading this book. Kindly accept my hearty congratulations for the wonderful job done.” –Dr P C Thomas, Principal, Good Shepherd International School,Ooty
“… ‘Success Secrets from the Ramayana’ – I am highly appreciative of your attempt to write on such like issue at such a tender age… Hope God will accord on you his gracious blessings to let you pen more and more for the social cause to give a right direction to your readers and masses at large.” – Dr (Mrs.) Shashi Banerjee, Sr. Principal, Bhavan Vidyalaya, Panchkula, a constituent institution of the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
“… Your book “Success Secrets from the Ramayana” is very fascinating to read the way you have culled out lessons from every little incident from Ramayan. You are a God gifted person. You have a way of conveying the important values of life in a beautiful way. … look forward to some more fascinating books in future.” – Swami Nikhilananda, Head, Chinmaya Mission, Delhi, India
“I am fortunate to go through the book “Success Secrets from the Ramayana” and feel privileged that I have learnt many things from various chapters of the book. I feel this book will help in imbibing honesty, confidence, integrity and various good aspects of life, necessary for day- today management… Anybody whoever will go through this book will be immensely benefited. Star Rating: 4/5” – Dr A.K. Mahapatra, Director, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Author
“Get Ready for a Great Future” is a memorable gift… ” – Shri Ram Naik, Governor, Uttar Pradesh, Former Union Cabinet Minister, Govt. of India
“ … your book “Success Secrets from the Ramayana” appears to be very interesting… get up of the book is excellent…” – Dr Sarla Birla & Shri B. K. Birla, Industrialist, Philanthropist, Author
“I congratulate you on your efforts to improve the moral quotient of the society through a new approach to Ramayana. Hope your book will reach the targeted readership especially the youth in the receptive and formative age.” – Shri Seshadri Chari, Journalist, Author, Former Editor: Organiser, Consulting Editor: HW News Network, Sec Gen FINS, Member Gov Council:RIS
“Success Secrets from the Ramayana”… I convey my appreciation for your good work… ” – Shri M. Hamid Ansari, Vice President of India, Former IFS officer
“Success Secrets from the Ramayana” It was a pleasure to go through your book written in a simple and lucid manner. Uniquely, you have picked up important incidents of the Ramayana epic, and thereafter, by putting explanatory paragraphs from your side after each incident, you have certainly made the stories very relevant and contemporary. This makes the book very appealing to a large number of readers. Young stars like you are the true jewels of India!” – Shri C S Verma, Chairman, Steel Authority of India Limited
“I must congratulate you for giving new directions through your book based on ramayana.” – Shri Mahendra Mohan Gupta, CMD & Editorial Director, Jagran Prakashan Limited
“Success Secrets from the Ramayana – I am sure the wisdom distilled from Ramayana will be of immense benefit to readers.” – Dr Devi Shetty, Chairman, Narayana Hrudayalaya Limited, Renowned Cardiac Surgeon
“Well written. 4 on the scale of 1 to 5. I could find all ten names of Hanuman…I will study it and practise in my life the teachings, as interpreted by you.” – Prof. S.K. Kacker, former director, AIIMS (Delhi)
“ Congratulation to you for thinking well and for thinking positively about issues that concern us howsoever difficult they might be. By thinking of ways to change minds and hearts of people, we will bring a long term impact on the values of people in our country and around the world.” – Prof. Pankaj Chandra, Director, Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIMB)
“ It is pleasure reading a non-conventional book on a religious epic which has been long read and perceived as a story without formal application of the sparking ideas of Ramayana in real life. The text “Success Secrets from the Ramayana” is a good and innovative effort to imbibe the values in the young children through the examples and experiments.” – Dr Dinesh Singh, Vice Chancellor, Delhi University
“ Your book “Success Secrets from the Ramayana” is a great value addition and I really enjoyed it. ” – Col. Amarjeet Singh, Principal, Sri Dasmesh Academy, Anandpur Sahib, Ropar
“ Your books are awesome…” – Shri N. Sahu, Principal, Atomic Energy Central School, Mumbai
“I am highly appreciative of your efforts to work towards reviving Indian Values…” – Dr.(Mrs.) Shashi Banerjee, Principal, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Panchkula
“ Very interesting…I enjoyed reading your book.” – Prof. Sanjay Sarma, Director of Digital Learning, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
“It was heartening to read… I was very happy to see a person so young with a very mature understanding of society. I agree with you that not many people understand that how our society is going through a spiralling effect and will eventually if not already hit rock bottom.” – Smt. Priya Dutt, MP, Lok Sabha, Secretary, AICC
“ Success Secrets from the Ramayana is a good book.” – Smt. Maneka Sanjay Gandhi, Union Minister for Women & Child Development, Author
“While there are many tellings of Ramayana, I found your work very topical for the contemporary times. Not only it transcends the barriers of faith, it also presents the epic in a convenient bite size, for daily reference. Hearty congratulations on your great effort. ” – Shri C. Rajasekhar, Director General, ICCR, former Indian Ambassador to Cuba, Head of Chancery in Tokyo and Minister, Political Media and Education in London
“ Success Secrets from The Ramayana – Very insightful and interesting. I immensely enjoyed reading it. A wonderful book.” – Dr. R. A. Mashelkar, Chairperson, National Innovation Foundation, Govt. of India and President of Global Research Alliance, Former DG, CSIR
“ Thanks for your wonderfully imaginative, meaningful and well-written book “Success Secrets from The Ramayana…The very well written book “Success Secrets from the Ramayana” narrates key episodes and events from the Epic in a simple and clear language followed by simple questions related to ethical and moral issues arising therefrom. Indeed, it is a unique book of considerable interest and merit for school children.” – Prof. Kasturi Lal Chopra, Advisor, Thin Film Laboratory IIT-Delhi and President, Society for Scientific Values, former Director, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
“ I find your book written in a simple straight forward manner… I compliment you on writing this volume and wish you continuing success in your future endeavours.” – Shri N. N. Vohra, Governor, Jammu And Kashmir, Author
“Get Ready For a great future – I found it very refreshing and conveying deep seated meaning in a simplified manner… My very best wishes to you for teaching large number of students and teachers alike thru your books.” – Dr O. P. Kalra, Principal, University College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi University
“An excellent book “Success Secrets from the Ramayana”… I find that certain excerpts are very insightful, inspirational and thought provoking; rather stimulates for introspection. You have done a wonder through this book as it gives umpteen messages and narrates the importance of humility, equality, discipline, promise, true friendship, impartiality, etc. in life in a very simplest manner. I am confident that this book will prove a great value to the readers, especially, the young ones. My heartiest congratulations for bringing out such an innovative book.” – Dr Ashok Sehgal, Principal, Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi University
“Success Secrets from the Ramayana is indeed a remarkable derivation of important lessons which one can learn from the ancient Indian epic, and implement the same in this materialistic modern world. I am sure that the youth of this nation will benefit immensely from this book. I would certainly give it 5 stars, for the impressive correlation achieved.”– Dr Subhash Chandra, the Media Moghul of India,Chairman, Essel and ZEE Group, Author
“I congratulate you for your book on Success Stories from The Ramayana. It is a wonderful insight, since incidents and events taken from the Ramayana will have practically the whole of India listening to it and responding to it. After your reflection on what Ramayana says, the practical application to one’s life is what value education is really about. That is why you deserve much credit for this novel approach to value education. Because of the innovative approach and you chose Ramayana incidents as reference sources, I would give 5 out of 5 for your book.” – Father Thomas Kunnunkal, Chairman, Jesus & Mary College, DU, Founding Chairman, NIOS – the largest open school in the world and Ex Chairman, CBSE
“… The issues you have raised are indeed very important and I agree that we need to inculcate in our children the right set of moral values conducive to harmonious living in this troubled world. ” – Dr Manmohan Singh, MP, Former Prime Minister of India
“I appreciate your effort to inculcate the virtues of contemplation and self-awareness in the children of today. It is evident that you have put a lot of thought and effort into the stories and accompanying questionnaires in each chapter of the book, and I enjoyed reading some of them. It is heartening to know that there are persons like you, who are making tangible efforts to change our world for the better, I wish you all the best for the future.” – Shri K. K. Venugopal, Attorney General of India, Eminent Indian Constitutional Lawyer & Senior Advocate, Supreme Court and Author
“I appreciate your work on the declining moral quotient in society through your book “Success Secrets from the Ramayana”. It is really heartening to see that young generation like you apart from your education is devoting time for the upliftment of society… ” – Shri Prakash Javadekar, HRD Minister, Government of India, Author