Devlok with Devdutt Pattanaik - Couverture souple

Pattanaik, Devdutt

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0143427423 ISBN 13 : 9780143427421

Editeur : Penguin Books India, 2016

Synopsis

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 everpopular 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-thanlife 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.

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À propos de l?auteur

Devdutt Pattanaik is trained in medicine and is the author of over twenty-five books and 500 articles on the relevance of mythology in modern times.Devdutt Pattanaik is the author of over twenty-five books and 500 articles on the relevance of mythology in modern times. Trained in medicine (MBBSfrom Grant Medical College, Mumbai University), he worked in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries for fifteen years before devoting all his time to his passion for decoding beliefs of all cultures, modern and ancient, located beneath the veneer of rationality

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Penguin Books India
• Date d'édition: 2016
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0143427423
• ISBN 13: 9780143427421
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 256
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible