My first Prayer to Lord Ram

• The original text of the Awadhi prayer in Devanagari script 
• An English transliteration of the prayer to help promote bilingual awareness and language learning
• A simple English translation crafted especially for young readers
• Word meanings for clarity of understanding
• Access to a free audiobook of the original verses being sung
• Free downloadable activity sheets to extend learning 

Chitwan Mittal has always been interested in how reading can shape a child both intellectually and socio-emotionally. She founded AdiDev Press in 2021, with the aim of publishing books that would engage and entertain young readers. Since then, she has worked hard to find and nurture talent in both writing and illustration, and built a list that will help not just Indian children to discover India’s history, culture and heritage, but appeal to young readers everywhere. Chitwan is an award-winning author whose works include bilingual rhyming board books, a series on Indian spiritual figures, and translations of prayers by Tulsidas to Ram and Hanuman as well as Sanskrit slokas for young readers. 

Sarita Saraf is a children’s book author and an award-winning editor with a passion for rhythm and rhyme. She also dabbles in art, mostly birds and flowers. She is very fond of reading, especially spiritual literature.

Aparajitha Vaasudev is an illustrator, art director, graphic designer, and dancer who loves creating beauty no matter the medium she is working in. She loves the challenge of taking a project and transforming it into something that adds beauty and joy to the world and meaning to the viewer, something that elevates and inspires. She is an ardent devotee of art in all its forms and has unwavering faith in its potential to make a better world.

“...will inspire young minds to be honourable, strong and compassionate…” ~ Swami Swaroopananda, Global Head, Chinmaya Mission

“AdiDev Press has accomplished a great task in bringing out this book.” ~ Swami Girishanand Saraswati, Anand Vrindavan Ashram

“...a colourful illustrated children’s book on this great prayer… will be widely welcomed” ~ Padma Vibhushan Dr. Karan Singh, Former Member of Parliament

“A wonderful initiative… simple translation and explanation of the Shri Ram Stuti.” ~ Ashwin Sanghi, author of The Krishna Key 

“An invaluable tool to… learn how to conquer negativity with positive qualities.” ~ Padma Shri Shovana Narayan, Kathak guru

Shortlisted. Best Non-Fiction - English, PragatiE Vichaar Literature Festival, 2024