‘Shiva An
Introduction’
By Devdutt
Pattanaik
Vakis, Feffer
and Simons Pvt. Ltd
ISBN
978-81-8462-013-9
Dr.
Devdutt Pattanaik is one of India’s most popular present day mythologists. My
curiosity to know more about Hinduism and to get real meaning of our mythology
or the inherent symbolism found a savior in him. His pen is so powerful,
knowledge so deep and expression so simple that I think he is changing the way
we look at Hinduism and Hindus, and revitalizing the world’s interest in
Hinduism and India.
Shiva,
the destroyer among the Hindu Trinity of Brahma-Vishnu-Mahesh, is an enigma in
himself; a figure who attracts men and women, grownups and children, kings and
fakirs alike. Here is a book which presents a very rational and comprehensive
picture of the same. The book covers all aspects of Shiva, like his life story,
his marriage, family, his different forms and roles, festivals, worship
methods, temples and history… The language is uncomplicated and written in such
a wonderful encouraging tone that the reader won’t be able to remain without
loving the experience of reading this book…
I
would also call it a book of revelations. I was able to know about many rather
unknown facts from this book that I consider myself lucky to have read it.
The
book is full of illustrations and images both colored and B&W. The
collection of portraits of ancient temples and images make it such a rare
collection to reserve. The book is also printed on very good quality smooth
paper and is of a much bigger size. These features make it a book worth
collecting and preserving for life…
In
my opinion this book is a must read book for all Hindus or anyone interested in
understanding Hinduism in general and Shiva in particular.
-
Rahul
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