Book excerpt: The Ten Incarnations of Lord Vishnu Isvarah paramah krisnah sachid-ananda-vigrahah Often in this fractured world, we are filled with self-doubt and apprehension. But the brief powerful moments of kindness and compassion are what carry us through. In a constant pursuit of positivity, Dada J.P. Vaswani writes this charming narrative of the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu, the God of Protection and the Supreme Being. Radiating warmth, this exquisitely crafted collection of stories reveals the author’s boundless love for human beings. With endless enthusiasm, Dada’s narrative soothes and pleases the curious reader. He draws you in and captivates you as he introduces each magnificent avatar and reveals its core essence. His words are a breath of fresh air in the tedium of a fast-paced life. They invite you to look within and give you a freshperspective on this unpredictable world. J. P. Vaswani is one of India’s most loved and respected spiritual leaders. He is the living, moving life force at the helm of the renowned Sadhu Vaswani Mission, an international, non-profit, social welfare and service organization with its headquarters in Pune and active centres all over the world. A scientist-turned-philosopher, Vaswani is also a fluent, powerful and witty speaker, an inspired writer and is the youngest 99-year-old you will ever meet.