About the Author:
Dr Devdutt Pattanaik is a medical doctor by training, a marketing manager by profession and a mythologist by passion. He lectures extensively on the relevance of sacred stories, symbols and rituals in modern times. His books include 7 Secrets of Hindu Calendar Art, Shiva: An Introduction, Vishnu: An Introduction, Devi: An Introduction, Hanuman: An Introduction, Lakshmi: An Introduction, Krishna: An Introduction, Shiva to Shankara: Decoding the Phallic Symbol, Goddesses in India, Man Who Was a Woman and Other Queer Tales from Hindu Lore and Indian Mythology: Stories, Symbols and Rituals from the Heart of the Subcontinent.
Review:
An amazing book by Devdutt. After watching videos of devdutt on the net,was curious on his literature.This was my first book and he has impressed me a lot.Am a fan of devdutt. The simplicity,language,To The Point description,the depth,Meanings inferred and the authenticity of the content is just marvellous.This book takes you pretty deep into spirituality and lot more things that you didn't know but were following, become clear highlighting it's purpose. --By Abhay Vijaykumar on 05 Sep 2012
The author clarifies all the doubts and incomplete information regarding Shiva one by one. Why He is known as Bhola, and Why Rudra.. The author has been quite perfect in explaining the ongoing tussle between Maya and the Enlightened.! --By Varun Goyal on 21 Apr 2015
I am speechless and feel like I never understood lord shiva more clearer then after reading this book . I am not religious and being born hindu now I am much more clearer on my believe and great amount of settlement happened inside . all thanks to the author Mr.Pattnaik for such a great attempt. --By Kuldeep Das on 18 Nov 2014
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