The Writings of T.S.B Narasaraju

 There is a time in one's life, quite late, when one can't help but look back at the way life was in the past years. Dwelling in the old memories which seem a little blurry at times, now becomes a favorite pastime. At that age Professor Narasaraju decided to collect his memories in the form of an autobiography through which the present generation can come to connect with the past, so that the past isn't forgotten and we as the future remember where it all began. Beginning at the ancestral origins of the family, Professor Narasaraju in this autobiographical account has described numerous incidents which shaped him throughout his life, while also giving descriptions of every family member. These reminiscences are priceless for us and the generations beyond to keep us connected to our roots so that we don't forget where we came from.  Going Down My Memory Lane

  The Potana Bhagavatam, written in Telugu is one of the many different translations of the original Bhagavatam which was written in Sanskrit. As various regional writers translated the Bhagavatam into their languages, they ended up adding a bit of their original touch to the translation and that is what makes these translations beautiful. Potana’s Bhagavatam is no different, a highly descriptive piece of writing, it has its own unique phrasing filled with similes and metaphors which makes it one of the most beautiful works of Telugu literature. However, people who cannot read or understand Telugu miss out on this rich text, thus Professor Narasaraju  translated the Dasamaskhandam of Potana’s Bhagavatam which is the life story of Lord Krishna . Exclusively translating the Dasamaskhandam enabled Professor Narasaraju to focus even on the finer aspects of this section of the Bhagavatam, which made sure that the spirit does not get lost in translation. In addition to this the tran...

  Gajendra Mokshana refers to the Indian mythological story in which an elephant king goes through a humbling experience where Lord Vishnu saves him from drowning in a pond by rescuing him from the   clutches of a crocodile. In Potana’s Bhagavatam, the writer provides vivid description of this incident. The provided file is a part of the translation of that very work, made possible by Professor T.S.B Narasaraju. The following is an excerpt from the translation of Gajendra Mokshana: The events of the period of the fourth Manuvu are described here. Ten among his sons who were strong such as Ketuvu, Vrusha, Nara and Khyati became kings. Satyaka, Hari, Veera and others became Devatas. Trisikha became Devendra. Jyotirvyoma and others became Saptarishis. Lord Vishnu was born as Hari to Harimedha and Harini. Being an embodiment of Page 4 of 18 kindness and lord of all the Lokas, he rescued Gajendra who was caught by a crocodile and thus saved his life. Parikshit uttered the foll...