HPN Expert's Curated Library on Hindu History, Dharma & Civilization
presented by Hindu Parents Network in collaboration with Garuda Prakashan
At Hindu Parents Network (HPN), we believe passing forward a living civilization requires utmost care, clarity, and the right resources. Our team carefully selects resources that transmit knowledge and civilizational wisdom with integrity.
In today’s world, many Hindu children encounter their traditions first through fragmented or distorted narratives. Without thoughtful guidance, this can lead to confusion about identity and heritage. Introducing children to authentic stories, ideas, and personalities from Hindu civilization helps them develop clarity, confidence, and a deeper connection to their roots. These books aim to nurture that understanding from an early age.
Why Families Trust HPN Curated Resources
Thoughtfully Curated: Every book is reviewed by the HPN education team for quality, age suitability, historical grounding, and alignment with the values of Hindu Dharma.
Broad Coverage: Selections span history, knowledge traditions, and inspiring personalities, offering a well-rounded introduction to the Hindu worldview.
Diaspora Family Friendly: Designed for diaspora parents and children to read, reflect, and learn together.
Our Collaboration with Garuda Prakashan
To make these curated resources accessible to families, Hindu Parents Network is pleased to collaborate with Garuda Prakashan, a publisher known for bringing essential works on Hindu civilization, history, culture, and Dharma to modern readers.
Our team has compiled three book sets based on age groups to help families introduce these ideas in an engaging and age-appropriate way. Orders will be fulfilled and shipped directly by Garuda Prakashan, allowing families across the United States and Canada to purchase and receive these books conveniently.
Set 1: Hindu History Grand Collection (Ages 10+)
The Hindu History Grand Collection introduces readers to the civilizational journey of Bharat. Through engaging narratives and illustrations, it explores the Indus Valley Civilization, India’s geography, and its intellectual traditions in the fields of mathematics and science. The collection also highlights inspiring figures like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Ahilyabai Holkar, and Lachit Borphukan. Illustrated retellings of the Ramayana and Mahabharata help young readers connect with these timeless epics. Ideal for families and educators, it serves as a foundational home library that nurtures historical awareness and appreciation of Bharat’s heritage.
Books Included
- The Rise of Ancient Indians: Their Cities, Art, Trade, and Science – Vijender Sharma
- Mega-cool Leaders: Five Rulers Who Rocked India – Pradeep Chakravarthy
- The Missing Rocks of Hampi – Mala Kumar
- The Incredible History of India’s Geography – Sanjeev Sanyal
- Revolutionaries: Fight For Freedom – Sanjeev Sanyal
- The Incredible History of the Indian Ocean – Sanjeev Sanyal
- Illustrated Mahabharata – Shubha Vilas
- Sitala – Mitra Desai
- Illustrated Ramayana – Shubha Vilas
- Ahilyabai Holkar: The Guardian of Indic Civilization – Deepali Patwadkar
- Bravehearts of Bharat: Vignettes from Indian History – Vikram Sampath
- Lachit the Indomitable – Aneesh Gokhale
- The People of the Indus – Nikhil Gulati with Jonathan Mark Kenoyer
- The Mewar Conspiracy – Rrashima Swaarup Verma
- Challenging Destiny for Young Readers: Life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj – Medha Bhaskaran
- The Imperishable Seed – Bhaskar Kamble
Set 2: Hindu History Mini Collection (Ages 10+)
A Powerful Introduction to India’s Civilizational Stories
The HPN Mini Collection offers a concise yet meaningful introduction to the history, epics, and inspiring personalities of Bharat.
Through engaging age-appropriate narratives and illustrated storytelling, readers encounter figures of courage and leadership such as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Ahilyabai Holkar, while also exploring the timeless wisdom of the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
The collection also introduces young readers to India’s remarkable contributions to global knowledge traditions through The Imperishable Seed, which tells the story of how Hindu mathematics shaped the world.
Books Included
- Bravehearts of Bharat: Vignettes from Indian History – Vikram Sampath
- Ahilyabai Holkar: The Guardian of Indic Civilization – Deepali Patwadkar
- Illustrated Ramayana – Shubha Vilas
- Illustrated Mahabharata – Shubha Vilas
- Challenging Destiny for Young Readers: Life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj – Medha Bhaskaran
- The Imperishable Seed – Bhaskar Kamble
This set is ideal for families and educators seeking a concise yet meaningful introduction to Hindu history, epics, and civilizational ideas.
Set 3: Seeds of Dharma: Collection of Stories (Ages 4+)
Books Included
- Bharatiya Katha Vaibhava, Volume 1 to 5 (five books total) – Shreedarshan K
- Panchatantra: Illustrated Tales from Ancient India – Shubha Vilas
- Airavata – Deepa Salem
This collection is ideal for family storytelling, moral learning, and introducing children to timeless narrative traditions of Hindu Dharma.
Timeless Stories from India’s Sacred and Cultural Traditions
This collection introduces young children to the timeless storytelling traditions of Hindu civilization.
The Bharatiya Katha Vaibhava series brings together a rich treasury of traditional stories drawn from Itihaasa, Puranas, and the lives of Hindu saints. Alongside it, the Panchatantra, one of the world’s most celebrated collections of ancient Indian fables, uses engaging animal stories to teach practical wisdom and ethical living.
Complemented by the beautifully designed book of Airavata by Deepa Salem which explores values and reflect deeply, while enhancing reading skills, comprehension, critical thinking, and creativity.
Together, these books create a joyful introduction to Hindu values, wisdom, and storytelling traditions, making the collection a wonderful addition to any family library for young children.