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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
738
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
Shiva Purana Vol. 1 โ Invites You Into The Sacred World Of Hindu Mythology, Presenting A Carefully Translated Collection That Centers On Lord ShivaโS Timeless Tales. As A Mythological And Religious Text, The Volume Is Ideal For Readers Of All Levels Who Seek Spiritual Insight, Cultural Context, And Rich Storytelling. If YouโRe A Student Of Indian Philosophy, A Devotee Of Shiva, Or Simply Curious About The Myths That Shape Tradition, This Book Offers An Educational, Comforting, And Adventurous Journey.
The Book Is Rendered By Bibek Debroy In A Clear, Accessible Translation That Strips Away Unnecessary Complexity While Preserving The Cadence And Wonder Of The Original. With Twenty-Four Thousand Shlokas Woven Through The Narratives, Shiva Purana Vol. 1 Offers A Sweeping Look At Creation, Cosmic Order, And The Many Facets Of Shiva. The Accompanying Introduction Provides A Steady Pathway Into The Material, Helping Both Newcomers And Seasoned Readers Place Each Tale In Cultural And Philosophical Context.
Written In A Warm, Reader-Friendly Voice, The Volume Treats Myth As A Living Conversation Between Tradition And Today. The Storytelling Respects The Source While Inviting You To Explore Its ConceptsโIdentity, Dharma, The Nature Of Time, And Cosmic RhythmโAt A Pace That Feels Both Timeless And Approachable.
Shiva Purana Vol. 1 Offers More Than Stories; It Invites You Into A Living Tradition. By The End, Readers Gain A Deeper Understanding Of Hindu Philosophy, A Sense Of Connection To Timeless Myth, And A Curiosity That Beckons You To Explore More Of The Puranas. This Journey Into The Heart Of Indian Literature, Shiva Purana Vol. 1, Leaves You With Inspiration, Reflection, And A Lasting Appreciation For The Wisdom Of Myth.
Product Details
Author
Bibek Debroy
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
738
Language
English
SKU
BK0475836
ISBN
9780143459699
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
20.3 x 25.4 x 4.7 cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: โน 799
โน 640
โน 159 Off
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.
Indian mythology rarely gets storytelling this good. Bibek Debroy has clearly done extraordinary research and the depth shows โ not in a dry academic way but in the richness of every scene and the complexity of every character. This is the kind of book that makes you proud of the tradition it comes from.
I thought I knew this story. I didn't โ not the way Bibek Debroy tells it. The familiar characters are here but seen through a perspective so fresh and emotionally honest that the whole thing feels new. I read it in a weekend and haven't stopped thinking about it since. Magnificent.
I have read many retellings but few with this kind of clarity of vision. Bibek Debroy knows exactly what story they want to tell and tells it with real confidence and craft. The pacing is excellent, the descriptive writing is gorgeous, and the ending left me genuinely moved. Five stars, absolutely.
Shiva Purana Vol. 1 is the perfect gateway for anyone who wants to explore Indian mythology but has never known where to start. Bibek Debroy writes with pace and passion and the story grips you from the opening pages. I have recommended this to everyone in my book club and we spent two meetings talking about it.
What makes this retelling so remarkable is how human everyone feels. These are gods and heroes but Bibek Debroy gives them doubt, desire, grief and joy in ways that make them feel completely relatable. An emotionally rich, beautifully written, utterly engrossing book.