It is an exciting day at the Ganapati Kulam Media Studio. After years of work by our editorial and design team, “The Guru Chronicles” officially closed yesterday and today Sivakatirswami and Senthilnathaswami are preparing the files for the press as we head into the pre-press and printing phase of this important new book.
Senthilnathaswami is proofing the hi-resolution PDF’s that are prepared to go to the printer.
Sivakatirswami is processing files for Senthilnathaswami to proof at our “Mushika Workstation” which is a fast desktop machine which is all set up to process files and send them off to Kentucky where the book will be printed.
Senthilnathaswami who is also on the editing team of the book with Acharya Kumarswami and headed by Paramacharya Sadasivanathswami, is not even trying to control his bliss. He says, “It’s almost surreal; I can barely believe it is actually happening. We are going to print this book, finally!”
Meanwhile, the printer has sent us a “dummy” bound book, to help us make sure our cover file template is precisely designed to fit the book. It is 832 pages on Orion 60 pound matte text stock. It weighs 1.94kg or 4 pounds 4.5 ounces without ink.
The book will be printed by Quad Graphics, (http://www.qg.com) America’s second largest and one of the world’s “greenest” printing companies.
The plant that will produce the book is in Versailles, Kentucky, and also does work for Rand McNally, Encyclopedia Britanica and Time Warner Books.
Sivakatirswami asks, “Do they call it a dummy because there are no words inside it? This book seems to be all about the clear white light.”
But it won’t be long before these pages will be filled and thrilled with the remarkable story of the Kailasa Guru Parampara, written in a contemporary engaging style. From fabulous tales of ancient times all the way through to the 21st century with much of the narrative in Gurudeva’s own words, it fires the heart and mind with spiritual aspiration and will carry the story and message of our Paramapara to the world and coming generations.
What a great thing it will be to learn more about our lineage. Thanks to all who took the large amount of time that was required to gather the stories and images. I almost wish there was also a documentary to explain the process of putting such a thing together. What a great treasure hunt. May this book soon become a classic. Aum Namasivaya
Congratulations! This book will serve as a guiding light and perhaps open doors to all those sincere seekers in the future who are looking for the most authentic path, as Hinduism Today (2002 April issue) did for us! Thank you Ganapati Kulam.
Thank you all for this magnificent, inspired work of art. I’m thrilled to know that some day soon I will have the privilege of embracing and reading this treasure.
Many Loving Prostrations To You All, Shanti
August 11th, 2011 at 8:05 pm
We are all super excited to dive into it and lose ourselves for a little while 🙂
August 11th, 2011 at 8:32 pm
Many, many THANK-YOU’s to ALL who made this treasure a reality. Aum AUM
August 11th, 2011 at 9:10 pm
What a great thing it will be to learn more about our lineage. Thanks to all who took the large amount of time that was required to gather the stories and images. I almost wish there was also a documentary to explain the process of putting such a thing together. What a great treasure hunt. May this book soon become a classic. Aum Namasivaya
August 11th, 2011 at 9:52 pm
Thank you! Merci! Nandri! Dhanyavaat!:)
Jai to the Kailasa Parampara!
August 12th, 2011 at 12:30 am
Congratulations to the magnificent team for bringing this treasured history to life and saved for posterity. Mahalo Nui Loa.
August 12th, 2011 at 5:16 am
Congratulations! This book will serve as a guiding light and perhaps open doors to all those sincere seekers in the future who are looking for the most authentic path, as Hinduism Today (2002 April issue) did for us! Thank you Ganapati Kulam.
August 12th, 2011 at 7:55 am
Thank you all for this magnificent, inspired work of art. I’m thrilled to know that some day soon I will have the privilege of embracing and reading this treasure.
Many Loving Prostrations To You All, Shanti
August 12th, 2011 at 7:41 pm
An epic work which will change the world !
August 15th, 2011 at 5:41 am
Congratulations to all Ganapati Kulam. I´m very proud of all of you. Wonderful, wonderful work!