Former President of the Services Selection Board, Prayagraj — now preparing the next generation of young Indians to join the Armed Forces with confidence and purpose.
As President of 19 SSB Prayagraj for over three years, Brig Amar Narayan personally interviewed more than 3,000 candidates and screened over 10,000. That first-hand insight now guides aspirants through the interview that decides their future.
He now mentors students for the UPSC written examination and the SSB Interview at Trishul Defence Academy, Ranchi. Dozens of candidates have cleared the SSB Interview under his mentorship.
Alongside his SSB tenure, Brig Narayan served on the UPPSC Interview Board, Prayagraj, interviewing hundreds of aspiring civil services candidates — experience he brings to PCS interview preparation.
After a distinguished career in the Indian Army spanning 38 years, Brigadier Amar Narayan channels his experience into three distinct domains — uplifting young Indians, guiding them toward the uniform, and inviting readers to look more closely at the world around them.
Built over decades of self-learning and practice. Author of The Wealth Mentor and the Substack column The Wealth Mentor's Musings, he guides both the defence and civilian communities toward financial independence.
Drawing on over three years as President of the SSB Interview Board, Prayagraj — and a seat on the UPPSC Interview Panel — he mentors candidates for the Armed Forces and civil services.
An avid birdwatcher and photographer of over two decades, he writes on birds in culture, folklore and memory — author of Feathers & Fables and Jatayu and Other Stories.
A lifelong student of Indian spiritual practice, Brig Narayan lives in the natural rhythm of life through yoga, pranayama, meditation, and the reflective study of Indian spiritual texts.
Three published books across finance and the natural world, plus a regular column on wealth and markets.
A practical, jargon-free guide to managing money and building long-term financial security — from budgeting and investing to retirement planning, with clear, actionable advice for Indian families.
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A collection of bird stories drawn from mythology, folklore and cultural memory. Each tale centres on one bird and carries a moral lesson home — a lovely book for storytelling with children.
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Ancient wisdom brought to life through the symbolism of birds. Blending mythology, folklore and storytelling, it uncovers real gems hidden in our cultural memory — a soulful, memorable read.
Find it on Amazon →Regular writing on personal finance, wealth management, the share market and mutual funds.
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