Authentic narration of the epic with life lessons Building Trust and Gaining Trust The Ramayana is not a story. It is a way of life. It is the game of life. Feeling frustrated over events that are out of our control is a waste of energy and time. Rama and his army survived the grim years of exile by being patient and persistent, trusting each other with their lives. The characters' determination reflects our own set of values and judgment during challenging situations and how we must: ¿ Cut through the chaos. Rama's righteousness helped him stay his course, undeterred. ¿ Adhere to your principles. Laxman's loyalty ensured that he remained where he needed to be for good to triumph over evil. ¿ Remain calm in the face of adversity. Sita's resilience allowed her to endure her terrible predicament. Do you have the patience to stick with your goals till the end? Adopt Patience is the third book in Ramayana: The Game of Life series. A modern retelling of the Aranya Kanda of Valmiki's epic, this volume explores the dynamics of the complex games of power and greed, mirroring our own dilemmas in the modern world, and prompts us to overcome them using the wisdom spilled over these pages. Shubha Vilas is a spiritual seeker and a motivational speaker. He helps people in dealing with modern-day life situations through the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana and other dharmic traditions. He conducts leadership seminars in premier institutes across the world and inspires deeper human values.