Cupid is a Bastard includes a not so heart-shaped conversation with the God of Love, supernatural dream-scape visions, HOT memories, whirling prose, and chocolate. Yes, there is chocolate
Ambika Devi is an international award-winning, best-selling author, expert astrologer, meditation Jedi, speaker, and storyteller. Her backpack is always stuffed with colored pens, a journal, a Kindle, and a deck of Tarot Cards
Her novel, Lilith, won finalist in the International Book Awards in 2015 and her second book, Unfolding Happiness, is named one of the Top Hundred Indie published books of 2016. In 2017, she received the title of one of the 50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading by the Authors’ Show. In 2018 Ambika won the category of Best Literary Artist in the mARTies.
Ambika’s third book, The Wizard and The Wrench, has been called, “A word-fest fit for the finest gourmands of linguistic delicacies.” This book is a collection of her poetry, photography, and drawings. Her fourth book, Identifying and Honoring the Goddess, is packed with knowledge cross-comparing goddess archetypes from a variety of mythologies which inspired the idea for her most recent book, Cupid is a Bastard, in which she explores love of all kinds, grief and loss, and brings the reader’s focus on the most important love of all, self-love.
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The new book by international award-winning author, Ambika Devi includes a not-so-heart-shaped conversation with the God of Love, supernatural dream-scape visions, HOT memories, whirling prose, and chocolate. Yes, there is chocolate.
Unfolding Happiness is a beautiful introduction to Ayurveda
In it, Ambika and Vijay share their heartfelt stories and guidance that lead you to a state of happiness and understanding what healthy truly is. This knowledge blossoms forth through the wisdom of Ayurveda and her sister sciences of Yoga and Meditation and our cosmic connection to nature. Things you can try at home and a concise Sanskrit glossary make this a must read!
In this Mystical trip through dreamscapes and the streets of South Philadelphia, we follow a feisty heroine as she engages in conversations with her guardian nature spirits, has flashbacks about her family and realizations about relationships and love.
Ambika’s winding tale, teaches you the great mystery teachings of the Vedas that give our lives purpose!
The Great Mother Goddess appears to all cultures as each has a creation story. The creatrix power is the force of nature. When we begin to cross compare the idea of a great mother of us all we have the ability to appreciate diversity in greater capacity through the eyes of siblings. It is the hopes of this author that we as a family of human beings can learn through a greater understanding of the fact that we are all interconnected and the everything is very much alive
La Gran Diosa Madre aparece en todas las culturas, ya que cada una tiene una historia de creación. El poder de la creadora es la fuerza de la
naturaleza. Cuando empezamos a comparar la idea de una gran madre de todos nosotros, tenemos la habilidad de apreciar la diversidad en mayor capacidad, a través de los ojos de hermanos. Es la esperanza de esta autora que nosotros, como familia de seres humanos, podamos aprender a través de una mayor comprensión del hecho de que todos estamos interconectados y que todo está muy vivo
I met Ambika Devi via an interview for my podcast associated with my publishing company, Prolific Pulse Press LLC. As a guest, Ambika talked about her book “Cupid is a Bastard.” She shared extensive background information about how this book came to be and she read some poems included in this amazing book. What really stood out to me was Ambika’s personable demeanor. She is highly knowledgeable about writing, recording, and producing. Her presentation was entertaining, resulting in the perfect show for the production of the podcast. Since we were recording on both video and audio, the video appeal was a perfect setting and the audio carried through well. Since the podcast, I have joined the Writer’s Salon, which Ambika introduced me to in the podcast. This virtual writing group has been a tremendous help with feedback and inspiration for writing. Ambika has been a steadfast member of this group and serves well to support other group members. One more thing about Ambika is that she is a constant resource for writers and artists who desire to produce their works.
What are the chances that hardware and headware would go hand in hand? This book of poetry provides a juxtaposition between the etheric and the earthy.
This enchanting book invites you to escape into the world of the heart riding the waves of love and loss, helping you to navigate the ups and downs of being human. Ambika’s vivid writing activates each of your senses drawing you directly into her universe. Cathartic and beautiful complexities of relationships inspire, uplift, and are relatable, leaving a loving seal in your heart.
Learn the whys of suffering and guidance to heal. Unfolding Happiness is a treasure, giving a gentle and practical introduction to the ancient healing tradition of yoga—Ayurveda. It tells of modern day examples of applications of this science and how it can impact and improve your wellbeing. Many in the West believe wellbeing and health is simply the absence of illness or disease. This book shows very descriptively how real wellbeing is living in a vibrant, creative, and joy-filled state, and this is our birthright. Reading this book will leave you empowered, realizing you have the ability to discover your own unfolding happiness.
I am a new student to Ayurveda. I have been reading and researching a lot of books on the topic. Unfolding Happiness is a must read for EVERYONE! From the first page to the last it will capture your attention and change your life! The stories are written with such love and compassion and a clear understanding of what happiness is!! Once I started reading, I could not put the book down! This is a must read for everyone!
As I pondered on the title of Ambika’s book, I wondered to myself, what exactly is the reason Cupid a bastard? Legend and lore paint him as a nice person, intent on targeting lovers for the sake of love. But something inside of me already knew Ambika Devi’s title is an acurate statement because I have been one of this creature’s targets on a number of occasions, yes I have. In her book, Ambika seemingly channels the psyche of the winged cherub. She cleverly and poetically reveals how the trickster we call, Cupid, actually thinks and operates. Thanks, Ambika, for giving us a leg up when engaging in matters of love.
Dearest Reader, Enjoy the fabulously scrumptious tidbits of wisdom practically dripping off the pages. Rush, don’t walk, to purchase Ambika’s latest whimsical and wise tome. Her playful wit and surreptitious non sequiturs are sprinkled within.. making it a perfectly delightful Christmas gift, a New Years firework surprise, or as a voluptuous valentine present you are guaranteed to love. Enjoy the effervescent luminescence of heart-shaped thought bubbles tickling your fancy, creatively floating up through your aorta straight to the noosphere. I can hardly recommend this delightful dalliance in flowing, whirling prose enough, this prolific pronunciation on everything energetically oriented, with both wit and wisdom. Buy your copy now, and a few for friends you want to share your happiness with.
The conversation Ambika has with Cupid is an invitation to love and explores her own personal journey through the complexities of love. Her words will inspire spontaneous laughter and at times evoke tears as she invites the reader to reflect upon their own experiences with love, loss, and relationships. This is something we desperately need now more than ever. Loving is perhaps the most vulnerable but life-sustaining thing we can do for ourselves and our world.
This enchanting book invites you to escape into the world of the heart riding the waves of love and loss, helping you to navigate the ups and downs of being a human. Ambika’s vivid writing activates each of your senses drawing you directly into her universe. Cathartic and beautiful complexities of relationships inspire, uplift, and are relatable, leaving a loving seal in your heart.
Personal, emotional, real, and authentic with a splash of humor. A relatable journey for anyone who has ever danced with Cupid. Ambika’s captivating words and poems brought me to tears, laughter, and in-between the lines, I felt the love, pain, compassion and realness of her experiences reflected in my own. This book is packed with value, from quotes, to recipes, and a personal captivating story. I highly recommend this intimate and creative book to anyone who has experienced the unexplained pains, confusion, and blissful moments of love and desire.”
“A funny, spiritual, mystical, metaphysical book. A day in the life of “Lilith.” Wisdom and daily life. Meeting of souls. Lessons to be learned and life to be lived. Lilith is smart, talented, and independent. She’s funny, and, she’s fun. But, she’s also on a path. She’s enlightened, and, questioning, Dreams, Gandharva, and, Apsarasa help Lilith on her path. Lilith is a heroine. I laughed and I had to think.