Indian Mythology: Tales, Symbols, and Rituals from the Heart of the Subcontinent
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| Rating | : | 4.74 (556 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0892818700 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 216 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-02-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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Deva Dutt brings us a wealth of knowledge about the past and tells us why these are important . Extremely informative. As a classical Indian dancer, I find this book very useful. Not only does it inform about mythology but explains the relevance of each belief, story or saying.. Four Stars good introduction to Hindu mythology and myths. "A totally different vision" according to Rajesh Datar. I have read Hindu myths since I was a child. But this is a totally different vision. I never realized that the concept of 'evil' or 'prophet' or 'heaven' or 'hell' makes no sense in Hinduism. How it is foreign idea. How modern language is dominated by Western concepts. I was always confused about the many 'heavens' there were in Hindu myths - the heaven of Indra, the heaven of Krishna. Now it all makes sense. The author systematizes this highly complicated body of myth. Sometimes he does take too much arti
"Further calls on the ability of the Western mind to see from another point of view." (ForeWord, 2004, Vol.7 No.1)"I cannot praise this book highly enough. Pattanaik is a gifted teacher and writer." (Alicia Elkins, Rambles, May 2004)
An exploration of 99 classic myths of India from an entirely non-Western paradigm that provides a fresh understanding of the Hindu spiritual landscape• Compares and contrasts Indian mythology with the stories of the Bible, ancient Egypt, Greece, Scandinavia, and Mesopotamia• Looks at the evolution of Indian narratives and their interpretations over the millennia• Demonstrates how the mythology, rituals, and art of ancient India are still vibrant today and inform the contemporary generationFrom the blood-letting Kali to the mysterious Ganesha, the Hindu spiritual landscape is populated by characters that find no paralle
His books include The Goddess in India and introductions to Shiva, Vishnu, and Devi. A medical doctor by training, Devdutt Pattanaik moved away from clinical practice to nurture his passion for mythology. He lives in Mumbai, India, where he works as a health communicator and writes and lectures on Hindu narratives, art, rituals, and philosophy.