Ramayana: The Game of Life; Book 2: Conquer Change (Ayodhya Kanda)
Title: The Ramayana: The Game of Life - Book 2: Conquer Change (Ayodhya Kanda)
Author: Shubha Vilas
Publisher: Jaico Publishing House
Publication Date: 2017
Language: English
Format: Paperback
Pages: 404
The Ramayana: The Game of Life series by Shubha Vilas is a six-volume contemporary retelling of the Valmiki Ramayana. It is designed to extract practical, modern-day life lessons from the ancient epic, blending traditional storytelling with spiritual and motivational insights. Each volume in the series corresponds to a specific Kanda (book) of the Ramayana and focuses on a core life value.
The books are known for including footnotes and analogies (about 1/3 of the content) that relate the epic's events to contemporary leadership and personal growth.
This listing is for BOOK 2.
The Ramayana is not a story. It is a way of life. It is the game of life.
Life should be predictable and smooth—this is what most of us are comfortable with. In reality, we face stress, hard times and unexpected upheavals that can knock our breath out.
Every situation in the Ramayana is a reflection of our modern dilemmas, and teaches us to:
• Face challenges positively. The enigmatic Rama is unwavering in his many acts of valour.
• Deal with temptation. A judicious Bharata’s decisions and subsequent help in making decisions.
• Step out of the comfort zone. Resolute in her faith, Sita is an inspiration to anyone willing to explore beyond their usual confines.
How do we cope with a sudden turn of events without losing hope?
Conquer Change is the second book in Ramayana: The Game of Life series. A modern retelling of the Ayodhya Kanda of Valmiki’s epic, the book is all about facing the reversal of fortune and moving on. Author Shubha Vilas reveals profound rules of human relationships and conduct – what works, what fails to work and how to navigate through this amazing labyrinth.
Book 1: Roar with Courage (Bala Kanda) – Focuses on turning "bad into good" and chronicles Rama’s birth through his marriage.
Book 2: Conquer Change (Ayodhya Kanda) – Explores "managing reversals and letting go," specifically during the drama of Rama's exile.
Book 3: Adopt Patience (Aranya Kanda) – Centers on "building trust and gaining trust" amidst the trials of the forest life.
Book 4: Stand Strong (Kishkindha Kanda) – Highlights "keeping faith and conquering fear," focusing on the meeting with Hanuman and Sugriva.
Book 5: Radiate Confidence (Sundara Kanda) – Teaches "being patient and finding success" through Hanuman’s journey to Lanka.
Book 6: Think Big to Win (Yuddha Kanda) – Challenges readers to "dare to transform your life" during the climactic battle against Ravana.
Shubha Vilas is a spiritual seeker, motivational speaker, and leadership coach with a background in engineering and law. He spent years living as a monk, a perspective he uses to distill Vedic values for a global, modern audience.
