Ratno ka Rahasya / रत्नों का रहस्य by Dr. Deepak Singla / डॉ. दीपक सिंगला

 Ratno ka Rahasya / रत्नों का रहस्य by Dr. Deepak Singla / डॉ. दीपक सिंगला

किताब: रत्नों का रहस्य

लेखक: डॉ. दीपक सिंगला

मानव का रत्नों के प्रति आकर्षण कोई आज की बात नहीं है, यह सदियों पुराना है। हम अक्सर अपने जीवन में किसी न किसी रूप में कोई न कोई रत्न पहने ही रहते हैं। जब मेरे मन में इन रत्नों के पीछे की दुनिया को और करीब से जानने की उत्सुकता हुई, तो मैंने सोचा कि क्यों न इस विषय पर कोई अच्छी किताब पढ़ी जाए। इसी खोज के दौरान मेरे हाथ लगी डॉ. दीपक सिंगला की पुस्तक 'रत्नों का रहस्य'।

इस किताब में लेखक ने एक बेहतरीन रचनाकार की तरह विषय की पूरी समझ और गहराई को बहुत ही सुंदर ढंग से पिरोया है। किताब पढ़ते हुए यह समझ आता है कि मनुष्य का रत्नों से परिचय कैसे हुआ और हम इसमें कैसे पारंगत हुए। लेखक ने यह बहुत ही सुंदरता से दर्शाया है कि हमारे ऐतिहासिक और आध्यात्मिक ग्रंथों—जैसे रामायण और महाभारत—में भी रत्नों का स्पष्ट उल्लेख मिलता है। यहाँ तक कि हमारे देवी-देवताओं के चित्रों और मूर्तियों में भी उन्हें विभिन्न रत्नों, आभूषणों और रत्नमालाओं से सुशोभित दिखाया गया है।

अग्नि पुराण, गरुड़ पुराण और देवी भागवत जैसे प्राचीन ग्रंथों में हीरा, माणिक्य, नीलम और पन्ना जैसे कई रत्नों व महारत्नों की उत्पत्ति, उनके स्थान और उनके लक्षणों का जैसा विस्तृत वर्णन मिलता है, उसे इस किताब में बहुत ही सरल तरीके से समझाया गया है।

पढ़ते हुए मुझे रत्नों के कई अनोखे और बहुमुखी प्रभावों के बारे में पता चला। किताब यह स्पष्ट करती है कि रत्नों का भौतिक और औषधीय प्रभाव जहाँ शरीर विज्ञान और आयुर्वेद का विषय है, वहीं इनका सूक्ष्म और आंतरिक प्रभाव ज्योतिष विज्ञान और रश्मि (किरण) विज्ञान के दायरे में आता है।

किताब में नौ महारत्नों, उनके संबंधित ग्रहों और मानव जीवन पर उनके प्रभाव की बहुत सुंदर व्याख्या है। एक बेहद दिलचस्प बात जो मुझे समझ आई, वह यह कि जब एक नवजात शिशु इस पृथ्वी पर जन्म लेता है, तो वह पूरी तरह विकार-रहित और ग्रहों की रश्मियों से मुक्त होता है। लेकिन जन्म लेते ही जैसे ही वह वायुमंडल के संपर्क में आता है, उस पर सभी ग्रहों की किरणों का प्रभाव पड़ने लगता है। जन्म के समय जिस ग्रह की किरणें सबसे ज्यादा प्रभावशाली होती हैं, वही बालक का मुख्य प्रभावी ग्रह बन जाता है, और जिसकी किरणें मंद होती हैं, उसका प्रभाव कम रहता है।

आगे चलकर कैसे हम अपनी राशि और लग्न के अनुसार अपने लिए सही रत्न या उपरत्न का चुनाव कर सकते हैं, इसका बहुत ही विस्तृत और व्यावहारिक विवरण इसमें दिया गया है। इसके अलावा, रंगहीन पत्थरों और दुर्लभ पत्थरों की भी एक उपयोगी सूची इस किताब में देखने को मिलती है।

कुल मिलाकर, अगर आप रत्नों के पीछे के अध्यात्म, इतिहास, विज्ञान और ज्योतिषीय प्रभाव को गहराई से समझना चाहते हैं, तो डॉ. दीपक सिंगला की यह किताब 'रत्नों का रहस्य' एक बहुत ही ज्ञानवर्धक और पठनीय पुस्तक है।

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The Cipla Story: A Legacy of Care by Archita Mitra

 The Cipla Story: A Legacy of Care by Archita Mitra

If you have ever picked up a strip of everyday medication in India, chances are high that you were holding a Cipla product. But how did this pharmaceutical giant actually come into existence? That exact curiosity is what makes The Cipla Story such an engaging and surprisingly touching read. Though designed primarily as a book for young readers—complete with simple dialogues, interactive activities, and vivid illustrations—it carries a rich narrative that holds equal value for adults.

The story opens on a wonderfully relatable note. A grandfather, who spent a major part of his professional life working at Cipla, gets an invitation to attend the company's 90th anniversary celebrations. Excited about the milestone, he asks his grandchildren if they would like to tag along. Like most kids today, their initial reaction is lukewarm. They question why anyone would want to attend a corporate function for a medicine company and ask what could possibly be so special about Cipla.

That single question triggers an unforgettable story time. The grandfather takes them back to where it all began in 1935, introducing them to Dr. Khwaja Abdul Hamied. The narrative paints a clear picture of the immense struggles of pre-independence India, a time when foreign multinational corporations held a total monopoly over the pharmaceutical market. Local Indian ventures received virtually no grants or backing, and getting doctors to trust an Indian-made medicine was a uphill battle.

Despite these hurdles, Dr. Hamied pushed forward. He started the venture out of a small bungalow, rolling up his sleeves and handling half the manual labor himself. The book captures the true spirit of British-era entrepreneurship—asking friends for support, pitching to reluctant medical professionals, and slowly building credibility brick by brick.

As the timeline moves to 1947, readers see how Indian independence brought both fresh hope and new challenges. The narrative highlights the transition as Dr. Hamied’s children joined the effort, scaling up operations from basic painkillers and antibiotics to the bulk manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). Later on, leaders like Mr. Amar Lulla—who served as the head of finance and later became Joint Managing Director—stepped in to drive expansion, establishing world-class manufacturing plants in Goa and cementing Cipla’s vision to help India advance in science and research.

What truly elevates this book beyond a basic history lesson is its human heart. When the grandchildren finally agree to attend the event, they see the legacy come alive. They learn how Cipla pioneered affordable inhalers and reliable public information on lung health and asthma, breaking societal stigma along the way. The emotional core of the story rests in the grandfather reuniting with his old colleagues, sharing stories of how their hard work directly improved millions of lives across the country.

"The Cipla Story" turns a complex 90-year journey of science, struggle, and patriotism into an accessible, inspiring tale. It reminds us that behind every household medicine strip lies decades of persistence and a deep commitment to self-reliance. It is an uplifting, informative read that every family bookshelf would benefit from.

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Extraterrestrial The Apocalypse Legacy by Dr. Siddharth Sen

 Extraterrestrial The Apocalypse Legacy by Dr. Siddharth Sen

Have you ever thought of reaching in a zone where everything is free of cost but if you don't live properly then your account balance vanishes. In such situation how will you survive. I was stunned by the outline of this pocket book that shares a prophecy in the form of story. 

This book is a mirror and a question that we must answer before it is too late. It lays bare the central truth: the apocalypse wasn't caused by an alien invasion. It was caused by seperation. 

Each chapter unveis the need to save earth. Even in world eco summit, Aarav speaks of infection and not a theory. The team has to fight against time to get things correct. The operation Mirage made it more riveting. 

Dr. Sen has well penned the extraordinary story in Nexu- an alien entity that doesn't conquer with weapons. It harvests our loudest frequency: greed. He clearly depicts that Earth has forgiven us a thousand times. But forgiveness has limits. And silence has meanings. 

I appreciated the way varied timelines gives you a glimpse of future happenings if we, humans do not correct ourselves. 

Overall, it is a mystery story that defies easy categorization and demands our attention. 

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Parallel Heartbeats by Ashritta Saran

Parallel Heartbeats: Like sunflower after dark, some hearts continue carrying the light they once shared by Ashritta Saran

Some relationships blossom in school days. One such romance started in the teens is seen in this book. I find the themes of love, timing, and quiet space between what we feel and what we choose.

The story follows Ash and Aaryan. Ash joins St. Xavier's, a school in Lucknow. She finds him understanding and sensible. She shares with him her fears and journey till then. Gradually they become friends, and soon it changes to something deeper. 

With time, their lives are pulled in different directions by distance. There are a lot of family expectations, career responsibilities, difficult choices, and circumstances that neither of them can simply wash away. 

Aaryan leaves abroad to attain medical residency. Ash tries to rebuild herself and return to her studies and work. Yet, despite the distance, their connection continues through the smallest things like messages and memories. 

I relished the little details of school life when Ash joins the new school. The innocence of whispered confessions and the thrill of young love brought back memories. It felt like revisiting corridors filled with laughter, friendship, and the sweet ache of growing up.

The writing flows gently but powerfully. The characters could be easily felt and seemed relatable. The author weaves recurring symbols like sunflowers, letters, and small suspended moments throughout the narrative. 

What I liked most was how naturally Ash and Aaryan's relationship is portrayed. It isn't only about romantic moments; there is friendship, humour, vulnerability, frustration, and a real sense of knowing each other. Their relationship has an ease to it that makes the emotional moments feel more meaningful.

I also liked that the book gives both characters lives outside their relationship. Ash's journey towards finding purpose again and Aaryan's struggles with his family, career, and the problems surrounding his father's business give the story more depth. The business conflict, in particular, adds an unexpected layer of tension to the later parts of the story.

The writing has a quiet emotional quality that I enjoyed. Some of the most memorable moments aren't necessarily the dramatic ones, but the ordinary details...the messages, the coffee photographs, the waiting, the things left unsaid.

 These moments make the distance between Ash and Aaryan feel real rather than simply being a plot device. Their reunion after months apart is another moment that stood out to me because it carries the weight of everything they have experienced separately.

Overall, it's a hopeful book, even in its darker moments, built on the idea that love leaves behind a light that doesn't fully fade. 

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Worthless Superpowers by Shaalin Tandon

 Worthless Superpowers by Shaalin Tandon

"Worthless Superpowers" is a dynamic combination of science and spirit. Each spirit is connected with the cosmos and gets what it sows. In this book, the author shares the lives and struggles of seven characters: Lara, Ishaan, Naina, Diya, Neelam, Dev, and Avi. 

The writer divides each character's journey into three recurring segments. This haphazard structure gradually reveals the connections between their lives.  Each character embodies a different struggle, reminding readers that the greatest battles are often invisible.

The philosophical depth lured in the conversations of Ishwar and Atharva helps explore the circle of karma, destiny, and the illusion of free will. It helps the reader to explore the concept of Moksha through their lives and understand the cosmic design, which is beyond our level.  The recurring message to embrace the present instead of being consumed by the future gives the novel a lasting emotional and spiritual impact.

The author chooses to depict human lives over grand sermons and lived experiences over abstract theories. Through characters who stumble, endure, love, lose, and evolve, the novel gently reminds us that the deepest truths are rarely announced; they are discovered, one life at a time.

Each character, Lara, Ishan, Naina, Diya, Neelam, Dev, and Avi, carries a story that feels personal, relatable, and deeply symbolic. Their desires, ambitions, and spark to earn money and not let others pity them at all in any case are their passion and hidden weakness too. They did their best to overcome this and chose a path that leads them to guilt and regret later.

I was incredibly intrigued when these characters discovered that they had only seven days left to live. That single revelation transforms everything. Their priorities shift, relationships evolve, regrets surface, guilt demands acknowledgment, and every decision suddenly carries meaning. The story shifts the dilemma of scaring from death to how people truly begin to live when they understand that time is finite.

Themes of purpose, change, redemption, regret, destiny, and the search for ultimate truth are explored with sincerity. The story constantly asks whether destiny is fixed or whether our final choices define who we truly are.

The ending leaves readers with a comforting thought: perhaps death is not merely an ending but the beginning of another opportunity. Perhaps the next life offers one more chance to grow, to heal, and ultimately to attain moksha.

Overall, "Worthless Superpowers" is a thoughtful exploration of mortality, human relationships, and the quiet hope that every ending may carry the possibility of a new beginning. It reminds us that life isn't measured by how long we live, but by what we choose to do with the time we're given

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Beyond Goodbye by Tanishka Chugera

 Beyond Goodbye by Tanishka Chugera

Beyond Goodbye is a deeply touching personal memoir of a daughter to say that her mother was everything for her. The author shares the personal anecdotes from her life and vividly depicts how her mother shaped her.

As I turned each page, it felt like she was opening her heart and sharing her memories with complete honesty. There were moments that genuinely made me emotional and reminded me of how powerful love and memories can be, even after loss.

The story is about the daughter's deep love towards her mother, who was a driving force in the family. She is just 54 years old, hale and healthy, a devoted wife, the mother of a son and daughter (the author), and a loving grandmother of three grandkids.

Her parents were still living, and she had loving siblings. Suddenly, one night, she complains of a severe headache and is admitted to the hospital, where it is diagnosed as a specific and rare type of brain hemorrhage. She needed two major surgeries, but she didn't survive.

There ends the loving relationship of mother and daughter...but only physically. The daughter is so attached to the mother that not a day passes without her thinking about the mother....

The author is honest about how loss can change you, while also showing that life goes on—that love and hope still exist, even if everything looks different. Her writing feels straightforward but deeply expressive, and it puts you right in the middle of those feelings without ever seeming overdone.

Overall, this is a heart-touching read.

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Doctors Are Not Murderers by Debraj Shome , Arti Heda

 Doctors Are Not Murderers by Debraj Shome ,  Arti Heda

Doctors Are Not Murderers is, in a way, a sequel to the book Dear People, with Love and Care, Your Doctors, which is also a collection of stories and letters from doctors and patients across the globe.

The book begins by explaining why we need this book in the first place. There are many violent acts against doctors and other medical professionals occurring, not only in India but in most of the countries. So, the doctors themselves have to explain their struggles and their efforts to make the people understand, and that is where this book was born, to bond the trust between the doctors and the patients.

It explains the need for a doctor-patient relationship to bridge the gap between them. Through stories told by doctors, as well as patients, this book shows the reality and offers hope to rebuild trust between them.

This book not just told about the struggles of doctors dealing with their patients, but it also explained the complete story on both the patient's and doctor’s side, making us understand the dilemmas faced by both…

Each story has different emotional weightage, and the way each doctor handles their patients makes us understand how the bond between a doctor and his patient should be and how trust plays an important role in this process… It definitely took me time to go through these stories. Some stories felt so close to the situations I saw in my life that I could feel the pain in my heart… This book is really something I needed to read, and I'm happy that I read this…

Once people read this book, I'm sure they'll feel more confident around their doctors and trust them to cure despite all the rumors on the white coat… This book is a must-read.

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