Matsya (Paperback)

Langue : anglais

Edité par Independently Published, 2025

9798288451898

Vendeur : CitiRetail, Stevenage, Royaume-UniCitiRetail

Vendeur avec une évaluation de 5 étoiles

Vendeur AbeBooks depuis 29 juin 2022

Livre broché

Etat: Neuf

EUR 17,27

EUR 44,34 expédition 
Expédition depuis Royaume-Uni vers Etats-Unis

Quantité disponible : 1 disponible

Ajouter au panier
Retours gratuits sous 30 jours

A propos de cet article

Paperback. Matsya: The Fish That Carried the World is a profound exploration of one of Hinduism's most ancient and symbolically rich myths-the story of Vishnu's first avatara, who assumes the form of a radiant, otherworldly fish to preserve the fabric of existence in a time of great cosmic dissolution. This book journeys into the depths of that tale, illuminating its spiritual, mythological, and philosophical dimensions with both reverence and narrative grace.Spanning sacred texts, folk traditions, iconography, psychological interpretations, and ecological reflections, this work unveils Matsya not as a forgotten mythic figure, but as a living symbol of divine guidance through chaos, renewal after collapse, and the mysterious power that upholds dharma when the world drifts toward darkness. The story begins in the ocean before time-a primordial realm where Vishnu slumbers and the forces of disorder stir. From these waters emerges a tiny fish, carried in the hands of Manu, a sage-king destined to survive a flood that will wash away the old world. The fish grows impossibly large, reveals its true identity, and instructs Manu to build a boat that will preserve seeds of life, sages of wisdom, and the sacred Vedas. What follows is a journey across the vastness of dissolving time, guided by the shining presence of Matsya who swims ahead, tethering the boat to his horn and navigating the storm.Drawing directly from the Matsya Purana, the Bhagavata Purana, and lesser-known regional retellings, the book reconstructs the full narrative in poetic prose while offering in-depth commentary on the symbolic meanings embedded within the story. Each chapter weaves myth with reflection: the ocean as the unconscious mind, the flood as inner crisis, the boat as spiritual resolve, and Matsya as the intuitive, divine force that leads us through dissolution toward rebirth. The text then expands outward to examine how Matsya has been remembered in art, worship, temple traditions, and mantra-tracing his presence from Vedic whispers to Puranic grandeur, and from ancient carvings to living ritual.Beyond mythology, Matsya also contemplates our modern relationship with this archetype. What does it mean to be carried by the divine in an age of ecological disruption, moral fragmentation, and spiritual forgetting? What inner wisdom must we rescue when the world around us seems to flood with noise, fear, and disconnection? With deeply immersive prose and a storyteller's touch, the book becomes a spiritual companion-inviting the reader not only to understand the myth, but to live its deeper truth.Ideal for seekers, scholars, and lovers of sacred storytelling, Matsya: The Fish That Carried the World is both a homage to ancient wisdom and a meditation for modern times. It reminds us that even in the darkest waters, there is a presence that sees, that remembers, and that carries-toward light, order, and a world made whole again. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

N° de réf. du vendeur 9798288451898

Titre
Matsya (Paperback)
Auteur
Mohan Chandra Uprety
Éditeur
Independently Published
Année de publication
2025
État de l'article
new
Reliure
Paperback
Langue
anglais
ISBN à 13 chiffres
9798288451898

CitiRetail

Stevenage, Royaume-Uni

Vendeur avec une évaluation de 5 étoiles

Vendeur AbeBooks depuis 29 juin 2022

Frais d'expédition de Royaume-Uni vers Etats-Unis

Article7 à 14 jours ouvrés7 à 60 jours ouvrés
Premier articleEUR 44,34EUR 44,34
Les délais de livraison sont fixés par les vendeurs et varient en fonction du transporteur et du lieu. Les commandes transitant par les douanes peuvent être retardées et les acheteurs sont responsables de tous les droits ou frais associés. Les vendeurs peuvent vous contacter au sujet de frais supplémentaires afin de couvrir toute augmentation des coûts d'expédition de vos articles.

Modes de paiement

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Carte Bleue
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay

Description de la boutique

Online business

Profil professionnel du vendeur

ABC BOOKS LIMITED

10 John Street
London, Royaume-Uni WC1N 2EB