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Language
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This non-fiction work presents a foundational Hindu text in a clear, modern translation. Its central aim is to illuminate the intertwined geography, cosmology, genealogy, and myth that form the fabric of Hindu worldview. It will appeal to readers interested in religious studies, mythology, ancient Indian history, or cultural heritage, and the tone is learned yet inviting, respectful, and thoughtfully engaging.
Presented as a readable narrative that reads like a travelogue through sacred places, the text traverses regions along the River Godavari and notable sites in Odisha and Rajasthan. It highlights temples and sacred sites dedicated to the principal deities, weaving together pilgrimsโ routes with mythic stories and genealogies. The translation preserves the originalโs clarity, making complex cosmology approachable for curious readers.
For learners of Hindu philosophy and Indian cultural history, the work offers accessible entry points into cosmology, sacred geography, and devotional traditions. The prose invites reflection and makes dense ideas legible through concrete descriptions of places, rituals, and legends.
Readers finish with a deeper understanding of Hindu cosmology and sacred geography, enhanced cultural literacy, and a sense of connection to ancient devotional traditions. The work fosters curiosity, reverence, and a lasting appreciation for Indiaโs mythic and religious landscape.
Product Details
Author
Bibek Debroy
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
506
Language
English
SKU
9780143454908
ISBN
9780143454908
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.9x3.56x19.81cm
Binding
Paperback
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Bibek Debroy Has An Interest In Indology And Sanskrit. He Is Known For His Unabridged Translations Of Itihasa Purana Texts From Sanskrit To EnglishโThe Bhagavat Gita, The Mahabharata, The Hari Vamsha, The Valmiki Ramayana, The Bhagavata Purana, The Markandeya Purana, The Brahma Purana, The Vishnu Purana And The Shiva Purana. A Translation Of The Brahmanda Purana Is Awaiting Publication. The Word Count Of Translations Already Completed Amounts To Five Million, And In 2019, He Featured In Theimca Book Of Records As The โMost Prolific Translatorโ. He Has Been Conferred With The Padmashri And The Title Of โVachaspatiโ. Other Than Translations, He Is The Author Of The Much-Acclaimed The Bhagavad Gita For Millennials And Devi For Millennials, And Has Edited, Along With Anuradha Goyal, The Book Navaratri: When Devi Comes Home. We Believe In The Power Of Discovery. That'S Why We Create Books For Everyone That Explore Ideas And Nurture Curiosity About The World We Live In. From First Words To The Big Bang, From The Wonders Of Nature To City Adventures, You Will Find Expert Knowledge, Hours Of Fun And Endless Inspiration In The Pages Of Our Books. Www.Dk.Com Biography: Bibek Debroy Is A Renowned Economist, Scholar And Translator. He Has Worked In Universities, Research Institutes, Industry And For The Government. He Has Widely Published Books, Papers And Articles On Economics. As A Translator, He Is Best Known For His Magnificent Rendition Of The Mahabharata In Ten Volumes As Well As The Three-Volume Valmiki Ramayana-Both Of Which Have Been Published To Wide Acclaim By Penguin Classics. He Is Also The Author Of Sarama And Her Children, Which Splices His Interest In Hinduism With His Love For Dogs.