Devlok With Devdutt Pattanaik

Author : Devdutt Pattanaik
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2016-07-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9789386057488

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Devlok with Devdutt Pattanaik by Devdutt Pattanaik Pdf

Journey into the amazing world of Hindu mythology with Devdutt Pattanaik • Why are most temples dedicated to Vishnu, Shiva or the goddess, but not to Brahma or Indra? • How are an asura, rakshasa, yaksha and pishacha different from each other? • Why did the Pandavas find themselves in naraka rather than swarga? Over several months, EPIC Channel’s ground-breaking show Devlok with Devdutt Pattanaik has enthralled countless viewers. Here, finally, is the book based on the first series of the ever-popular show, which will take you on a scintillating tour through the myriad stories, symbols and rituals that form the basis of Hindu culture. Prepare to be surprised and thrilled as Devdutt narrates magical tales about larger-than-life figures—gods, goddesses, demi-gods and demons who you thought you knew well but didn’t. Learn about the intricacies of Hindu thought as he explains the origin and meaning of different creation myths, and throws light on why we believe in a cyclical—not linear—concept of time. This book is your perfect introduction to the endlessly fascinating world of Hindu mythology.

Author : Devdutt Pattanaik
Publisher : Penguin Random House India Private Limited
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789353050238

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Devlok with Devdutt Pattanaik by Devdutt Pattanaik Pdf

Where did the name Radha come from? When did Christianity first come to India? What is the connection between sanskar and dharma? After the enormously successful runs of the first and second seasons of EPIC Channel's Devlok with Devdutt Pattanaik, and their book editions, the trailblazer of Hindu mythology Devdutt Pattanaik is back with a third instalment to answer these questions and more! Covering over fifteen informative and inspiring episodes, this volume is a heady mix of education and entertainment. The show delves into myriad topics and lesser-known tales and questions that will be revisited by Devdutt in a Q&A format, making mythology more interesting for everyday audiences.

Author : Devdutt Pattanaik
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 10 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2016-10-28
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9789385990656

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Devlok by Devdutt Pattanaik Pdf

Why do we offer Vishnu butter, but Shiva milk? Why is Krishna offered the chappanbhog—fifty-six items of food—during Annakuta? Do the goddesses not like bhog? Where does the custom of hanging a lemon and seven chillies come from? Is there a legendary male cook among the gods? Anna is called Brahmin, the way bhasha is called Brahmin. Food and the action of eating maintain life. And yet, traditionally the devis remind you that whenever you eat, you’ve killed something, sacrificed someone, even plants which come from farms, decimating forests and rivers. The devi reminds one that to build your civilization—sanskriti—you destroy your nature—prakriti. Feast your mind on intricate details behind how we offer food to the gods, and why certain foods are part of the Indian tradition, in this short, sweet read from Devlok.

Author : Devdutt Pattanaik
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2014-09-05
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9789351188964

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Fun in Devlok by Devdutt Pattanaik Pdf

Why is Indra an unhappy god? Why is the cow such a cool animal? Who is the demon of forgetfulness? Master storyteller Devdutt Pattnaik answers these curious questions and reveals many more secrets of the world of gods and demons in this delightfully illustrated omnibus, featuring all six tales in the Fun in Devlok series. Follow Harsha as he discovers the secret to happiness, listen to Gauri’s fascinating conversation with a talking cow, play dumb charades with Shiva, find out why identity cards are important even for Krishna, join the fight between between Kama and Yama, and learn why the river Saraswati disappeared mysteriously. Jump right in. The gates of Devlok are open.

Author : Devdutt Pattanaik
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-21
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9788184756920

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Pashu by Devdutt Pattanaik Pdf

• A fish saves the world. • A horse flies across the sky. • A king discovers that his beloved wife is actually a frog. Hindu mythology is full of tales in which animals play important roles. Some animals are looked upon with fear and dread, while some are worshipped along with the gods. Some shape the fate of the world, others form everlasting bonds with humans. Where did the animals come from? From Vishnu’s avatars or Shiva’s asanas? How was a deer responsible for the events of the Ramayana? Why is Garuda the sworn enemy of the nagas? How did a mongoose teach Yudhishtira the true meaning of sacrifice? Devdutt Pattanaik answers all these questions and more in this exquisitely illustrated book, retelling numerous animal stories from ancient texts, with his trademark charm and wit.

Author : Devdutt Pattanaik
Publisher : Penguin Random House India Private Limited
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2018-07-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9789353051006

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Shyam by Devdutt Pattanaik Pdf

In the forest of insecurities, is it possible to discover humanity through pleasure? Can we stop seeing each other as predator, prey, rival or mate, and rediscover ourselves as lovers? Does the divine reside in sensual delight, in emotional intimacy and in aesthetic experience? Yes, yes, yes. That is the promise of the Bhagavata. The Bhagavata is the story of Krishna, known as Shyam to those who find beauty, wisdom and love in his dark complexion. It is the third great Hindu epic after the Mahabharata and the Ramayana. However, this narration was composed in fragments over thousands of years, first as the Harivamsa, then as the Bhagavata Purana, and finally as the passionate songs of poet-sages in various regional languages. This book seamlessly weaves the story from Krishna's birth to his death, or rather from his descent to the butter-smeared world of happy women to his ascent from the blood-soaked world of angry men.

Author : Devdutt Pattanaik
Publisher : Indus Source
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Religion
ISBN : 8188569046

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Shiva to Shankara by Devdutt Pattanaik Pdf

Many modern scholars say Shiva linga is a phallic symbol. Most devotees disagree. Who is right? To make sense of a mythological image one has to align the language heard stories] with the language performed rituals], and the language seen symbols]. This book also looks at the sexual metaphors.

Author : Devdutt Pattanaik,Matthew Rulli
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2022-07-08
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780738771687

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Yoga Mythology by Devdutt Pattanaik,Matthew Rulli Pdf

Deepen Your Yoga Experience with the Origin Stories of 64 Common Asanas Explore the stories from Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain mythology that nurtured the idea of yoga and shaped the development of its most iconic asanas. Learn how svana-asana (dog pose) is connected to Shiva, bhujanga-asana (cobra pose) was inspired by shape-shifting beings who live below the earth, and much more. Many practitioners are unaware of yoga's underlying philosophy, symbols, and rituals because modern teachers often emphasize the physical over the mental and spiritual components. Yoga Mythology brings this overlooked wisdom to light by recounting the lore behind more than sixty asanas, drawing attention to an Indic worldview based on the concepts of eternity, rebirth, liberation, and empathy. With hundreds of photos and playful illustrations, this book makes it easy and enjoyable to connect with yogic principles and expand the mental and spiritual aspects of your practice.

Author : Devdutt Pattanaik
Publisher : Penguin Books India
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Rāma (Hindu deity)
ISBN : 0143065289

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The Book of Ram by Devdutt Pattanaik Pdf

He Is Eka-Vachani, A King Who Always Keeps His Word; Eka-Bani, An Archer Who Strikes His Target With The First Arrow; And Eka-Patni, A Husband Who Is Eternally And Absolutely Devoted To A Single Wife. He Is Maryada Purushottam Ram, The Supreme Upholder Of Social Values, The Scion Of The Raghu Clan, Jewel Of The Solar Dynasty, The Seventh Avatar Of Vishnu, God Who Establishes Order In Worldly Life. Hindus Believe That In Stressful And Tumultuous Times Chanting Ram&Rsquo;S Name And Hearing His Tale, The Ramayan, Brings Stability, Hope, Peace And Prosperity. Reviled By Feminists, Appropriated By Politicians, Ram Remains Serene In His Majesty, The Only Hindu Deity To Be Worshipped As A King.

Author : Devdutt Pattanaik
Publisher : Penguin Books India
Page : 47 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2011-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780143331698

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Fun In Devlok: Shiva Plays Dumb Charades by Devdutt Pattanaik Pdf

Five children are having fun one evening, playing dumb charades, when Shiva appears and wants to join in! Shiva turns out to be the best at dumb charades, as well as in asking riddles. He can say so much with only his actions! He also tells the children wonderful stories with the help of the many objects he carries with him, like the rattle drum, the crescent moon and a fountain of water that rises from his head. Soon, thanks to Shiva’s playfulness, the children know much more about Shiva and the other gods—even more than their parents! How does Shiva talk to us without speaking? Who is the demon of forgetfulness? What is the secret of the Natraj statute?

Author : Devdutt Pattanaik
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-20
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9789351183259

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Sita by Devdutt Pattanaik Pdf

It is significant that the only character in Hindu mythology, a king at that, to be given the title of ekam-patni-vrata, devoted to a single wife, is associated with the most unjust act of abandoning her in the forest to protect family reputation. This seems a deliberate souring of the narrative, made even more complex by Ram’s refusal to remarry despite the pressure on royalty to produce an heir. The intention seems to be to provoke thought on notions of fidelity, property and self-image. And so mythologist and illustrator Devdutt Pattanaik narrates the Ramayan, drawing attention to the many oral, visual and written retellings composed in different times by different poets, each one trying to solve the puzzle in their own unique way. This book approaches Ram by speculating on Sita—her childhood with her father, Janak, who hosted sages mentioned in the Upanishads; her stay in the forest with her husband who had to be a celibate ascetic while she was in the prime of her youth; her interactions with the women of Lanka, recipes she exchanged, emotions they shared; her connection with the earth, her mother; her role as the Goddess, the untamed Kali as well as the demure Gauri, in transforming the stoic prince of Ayodhya into God.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 938983600X

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Pilgrim Nation by Anonim Pdf

Author : Devdutt Pattanaik
Publisher : Penguin Books India
Page : 49 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Identity (Philosophical concept)
ISBN : 9780143331674

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An Identity Card for Krishna by Devdutt Pattanaik Pdf

One day, when Krishna wanted to board an aeroplane, he was not allowed to! All because he did not have an identity card. Then his friends Garuda and Sesha took him to meet Lata-kumari in Guwahati, who told him the story of Anasuya and the Ashwini twins, and why Rishi Chavan made a rule that all gods should carry a dhvaja—a flag with each god’s very own symbol. Did Krishna get his identity card so he could ride the aeroplane finally? o Why are identity cards important, even for gods? o How can you tell a Deva from a Manava? o How would you find a particular god in a crowd of gods?

Author : Devdutt Pattanaik
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2021-03-19
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9789354224454

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Dharma Artha Kama Moksha by Devdutt Pattanaik Pdf

Artha-shastra is about generating food, i.e. wealth, by creating goods and services; Kama-shastra is about indulging our hungers with this food. Dharma-shastra insists we consider the hunger of others, while Moksha-shastra is about outgrowing our hungers, in order to be detached and generous. Together, these four Hindu shastras provide a framework within which human action, its purposes and consequences, can be defined; together, they validate human existence and give it meaning. In Dharma Artha Kama Moksha, Devdutt Pattanaik uses his unique understanding of mythology to provide an accessible and lucid guide to the Hindu way of thinking, with short essays that are crisp expositions of important concepts.

Author : Devdutt Pattanaik
Publisher : Penguin Books India
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Happiness
ISBN : 9780143331681

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Indra Finds Happiness by Devdutt Pattanaik Pdf