The "Dhammapada" contains a number of self-explanatory verses written in a style that would appeal to the lay as well as the informed reader. These verses deal primarily with the universal subject of "human suffering", showing us the path to the cessation of suffering and the attainment of the abiding bliss of Nirvana, in this world itself. The verses are accompanied by a commentary and an introductory essay which apart from tracing the history of the Dhammapada, also gives us a fascinating account of the life and times of Lord Buddha, throwing light on various aspects of his philosophy.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Kadambari Kaul
Kadambari Kaul was born into a family of lawyers, scholars, theosophists and educationists. She grew up in an environment where she was exposed to stimulating conversation and literature and the windows of the mind opened to a much wider world. She began seeking answers about the true meaning of existence; why things are the way they are and not how they should be.She began expressing her thoughts in poetry. Kadambari learnt early in life that moments of suffering are in truth moments of Grace, as she turned towards the ancient wisdom of the scriptures for guidance. A Sociology Honours graduate from Elphinstone College, Bombay,Kadambari Kaul is the author of 'Gautama Buddha - A Noble life,' published in 2003, followed by 'Verses from the Dhammapada,' published in 2007. Both the aforementioned books received positive reviews in the national press, with the latter now included in the library collections of the Heidelberg University, Germany and the National Taiwan University. Verses from the Dhammapada was also selected by the reviewers of Karuna Bodhisattva Order for originality.
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