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Nilima Chitgopekar
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Number of Pages
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Age Group
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Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a mythological literature book that invites deep reflection on a major Hindu deity known for paradox and transformation. The central idea explores how vast traditions, personal devotion, and social imagination fuse to shape a god who is at once distant and intimate. The intended reader is someone drawn to myth, philosophy, and spiritual historyโcurious minds of adulthood or late teens seeking a contemplative, reverent perspective. The tone is thoughtful, nuanced, and quietly adventurous.
The writing unfolds through intimate voicesโVishnu, Sati, Daksha, Parvati, and Ganeshaโeach offering praise, critique, and explanation as they illuminate different facets of the divine figure. This story-led approach blends mythic narration with interdisciplinary threads, weaving history, philosophy, anthropology, and belief into a cohesive, human-centered portrait. The experience feels evocative and accessible, inviting readers to move through complex ideas without sacrificing warmth or imagination.
Readers finish with a richer understanding of myth as living thoughtโable to hold contradiction, openness, and devotion in balance. The work nurtures curiosity about Hindu thought, invites broader questions about belief and identity, and leaves a lasting impression of how ancient narratives continue to shape contemporary insight.
Product Details
Author
Nilima Chitgopekar
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
224
Language
English
SKU
9780143103417
ISBN
9780143103417
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
13x1x20cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: โน 299
โน 285
โน 14 Off