Devlok with Devdutt Pattanaik. This item is unavailable.
1,560 ratings by Goodreads
Language: English
Published by Penguin, 2016
- Softcover
- Used
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.ThriftBooks-Dallas
5-star seller
AbeBooks seller since July 2, 2009
Unavailable
Softcover
Condition: Used - Good
US$ 7.98
Item description from seller
Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
Seller Inventory # G0143427423I3N00
- Title
- Devlok with Devdutt Pattanaik
- Author
- Devdutt Pattanaik
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Publication year
- 2016
- Condition
- Good
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0143427423
- ISBN 13
- 9780143427421
- Item weight
- 0.36 pounds
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.
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.
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
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.
"About the title" may belong to another edition of this title.