{"product_id":"o-sound-mind-raj-ayala-9798869356246","title":"O Sound Mind!","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book is a translation of the original work, called \"Sumati Shatakam\" where Sumati means wise or sound mind, and Shatakam means one hundred (verses). This was written in the South Indian language of Telugu. It has enjoyed enduring popularity among people of all ages, particularly with parents, educators, and children. The verses exhibit a musical quality and were written in a simple, commonly used language, making them accessible to everyone. Despite their simplicity, these poems possess remarkable communicative power. Each verse is independent and stands on its own, just like a quote. Much of the practical wisdom and insights provided by these verses are applicable in modern times, in terms of navigating social, political, cultural, and emotional aspects of day-to-day life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere is a flavor of these verses: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo aid the one who aids you, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommon it is, it is what we do.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo aid the hand that dealt a blow, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA skill of heart, a rare gift to show.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMuse on this, O Sound Mind!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a serpent's head, the venom lies, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a scorpion's tail, the venom lies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat of a wicked soul in stride, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn every vein, the venom may hide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMuse on this, O Sound Mind!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour anger is your foe within, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour calmness shields you in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour compassion is your kin, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour woe hell, your joy heaven.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMuse on this, O Sound Mind!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeveral works transliterate the poems of the native language and provide English meanings. Also, there were some translations into European languages in the 1900s. However, this is my attempt to bring the original beauty of the verses into a simple poetic form in English. As with the original work, I hope that this appeals to you and that some snippets stick with you to pass on to family, friends, and future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Raj Ayala\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798869356246\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford Book Writers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/19\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 50\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.14d","brand":"Raj Ayala","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45897991749887,"sku":"9798869356246","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_59acbadd-670a-4b15-8d2d-a9f02de123bf.jpg?v=1721375239","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/o-sound-mind-raj-ayala-9798869356246","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}