The Mythological Evolution of the UniverseDevdutt Pattanaik2018Penguin This Penguin Petit book talks about the evolution of the universe from the stand point of Hindu mythology. The book is a quick and easy read. It of course has many characters and it would be easier for people who are familiar with Hindu tales. Pattanaik has given…
The Liberation of Sita Volga (translation by T Vijay Kumar, C Vijayasree) 2018 Harper Perennial pp. 128 First, this book acknowledges that Sita needs to be liberated. And right at the outset, the book deserves appreciation for breaking the myth of the ideal image that Sita is used to project. The book thus is a…
My Gita2015Devdutt PattanaikNew DelhiRupapp. 256Pattanaik’s ‘My Gita’ describes the lessons provided in the dialogue between Krishna and Arjun on the battlefield between Pandavas and Kauravas. The sermon is widely known to present important lessons of life and serves as the prelude to Arjuna’s darshan of Krishna as God. Despite its popularity and my keen interest on…
Devlok with Devdutt Pattanaik Devdutt Pattanaik 2016Penguin with Epicpp. 182 Devlok is a collection of interactions with Pattnai over various aspect of Hindu mythology. I have always found mythological stories and the symbolism they hold to be a fascinating read. In that sense it is ofcourse an enjoyable read. If like me, you have been watching…
Name: Shikhandi and Other Tales They Don’t Tell YouAuthor: Devdutt PattanaikNo. of Pages: 179Publisher: Penguin/ Zubaan About the Book:The book is a collection of mythological stories about transsexuals/ transgender/ homosexual/ cross dressers and all who fall under the umbrella category of queer. The book begins with an introduction to what is queer and how it…
