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Pregnant King Is A Mythic, Thought‑Provoking Reimagining Of The Mahabharata That Invites Readers To Question What It Means To Belong And To Create Life. Blending Ancient Storytelling With Contemporary Questions About Gender And Identity, This Literary Journey Is Perfect For Adults And Lovers Of Myth Who Crave A Thoughtful, Moving Exploration Of Who We Are When Visions Of Tradition Meet The Reality Of Lived Experience.
Written In A Warm, Accessible Voice, Pregnant King Unfolds Through Interwoven Narratives That Orbit Around Yuvanashva And The Vivid Cast Of Figures Who Illuminate The Story’S Heart. You’Ll Meet Shilavati, A Mother Whose Place In The Throne Is Contested By Gender Norms; Somvat, Who Sacrifices A Part Of Himself For Love; Shikhandi, Raised As A Son; Arjuna, A Hero Facing A Radical Transformation; And Gods Like Ileshwara And Adi-Natha, Whose Shapeshifting Presence Adds A Mythic Dimension To Every Page. Pattanaik’S Storytelling Blends Ancient Belief With Modern Insight, Inviting Readers To Reflect On Fluid Identities While Savoring A Lush, Character-Driven Journey That Never Loses Its Pulse Or Its Humanity.
After Finishing Pregnant King, Readers Emerge With A Broader Empathy For Diverse Identities And A Renewed Sense Of Wonder About How Myths Speak To Today’S World. It Leaves You Feeling Thoughtfully Challenged, Quietly Inspired, And More Open To The Many Shapes That Life—And Character—Can Take.
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Author
Devdutt Pattanaik
Publisher
Penguin Books
Language
English
SKU
BK0033734
ISBN
9780143423331
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
2.17 x 12.9 x 19.8 cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 299
₹ 285
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Devdutt Pattanaik Was Trained In Medicine, And Worked In The Pharmaceutical And Healthcare Industry For Fifteen Years, Before Turning His Part-Time Passion For Mythology Into His Full-Time Profession. He Has Authored Over 1000 Articles And Over 50 Books On The Relevance Of Sacred Stories, Symbols And Rituals In Modern Times. These Have Been Translated In Hindi, Marathi, Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati And Many International Languages Including Russian, Polish And Japanese. He Is A Much Sought After Corporate Speaker And Acts As A Consultant To Organisations On Matters Related To Leadership And Culture. Devdutt Pattanaik Writes, Illustrates, And Lectures On The Relevance Of Mythology In Modern Times. He Has, Since 1996, Written Over Fifty Books And 1,000 Columns On How Stories, Symbols, And Rituals Construct The Subjective Truth (Myths) Of Ancient And Modern Cultures Around The World. His Books Include The Stories We Tell: Mythology To Make Sense Of Modern Lives, Pilgrim Nation, Business Sutra: A Very Indian Approach To Management, The Success Sutra: An Indian Approach To Wealth, The Talent Sutra: An Indian Approach To Learning, And The Leadership Sutra: An Indian Approach To Power. Devdutt Pattanaik Writes, Illustrates And Lectures On The Relevance Of Mythology In Modern Times. He Has, Since 1996, Written Over Thirty Books And 700 Columns. Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik Is An Indian Author Who Worked For About 14 Years In The Pharma And The Healthcare Industry Before Trying His Hand In Writing. He Is Also A Leadership Consultant And A Mythologist And Most Of His Books Are Based On Mythology. His Other Works Include Mithya: A Handbook Of Hindu Mythology, The Pregnant King And Jaya: An Illustrated Retelling Of The Mahabharata. Devdutt Pattanaik Is The Author Of Over 25 Books And Over 500 Articles On The Relevance Of Mythology In Modern Times. He Worked In The Healthcare And Pharmaceutical Industries For 15 Years Before Devoting All His Time To His Passion For Decoding Beliefs Of All Cultures, Modern And Ancient, Located Beneath The Veneer Of Rationality. Extremely Knowledgeable And Exceptionally Insightful, Pattanaik Also Boasts Of The Added Skill Of Simplifying His Mythological Accounts Into Delightful Reads That Engage Young Readers. He Is The Master Storyteller Of The Very Popular Fun In Devlok Series And Pashu Devdutt Pattanaik Writes, Illustrates, And Lectures On The Relevance Of Mythology In Modern Times. He Has, Since 1996, Written Over 50 Books And 1000 Columns Deconstructing The Symbols And Myths Of Ancient And Modern Cultures Around The World. His Books With Penguin Random House India Include Myth = Mithya: A Handbook Of Hindu Mythology; The Book Of Ram And The Devlok Series. He Consults With Corporations On Leadership And Governance, And Tv Channels On Mythological Serials. His Tv Shows Include Business Sutra On Cnbc-Tv18 And Devlok On Epic Tv. He Illustrates His Own Books, As He Has These Ones. Devdutt Pattanaik Is The Author Of Over Twenty-Five Books And 500 Articles On The Relevance Of Mythology In Modern Times. Trained In Medicine (Mbbsfrom Grant Medical College, Mumbai University), He Worked In The Healthcare And Pharmaceutical Industries For Fifteen Years Before Devoting All His Time To His Passion For Decoding Beliefs Of All Cultures, Modern And Ancient, Located Beneath The Veneer Of Rationality. To Know More, Visit Devdutt.Com. 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. देवदत्त पटनायक की शिक्षा एक मेडिकल डॉक्टर के रूप में हुई| वे पेशे से एक लीडरशिप कंसलटेंट तथा अपने शौक ओर जुनून के चलते पौराणिक कथाओं के जानकार हैं| उन्होंने पवित्र गाथाओं, प्रतीकों व् अनुष्ठानों तथा आधुनिक समय में उनकी प्रासंगिकता पर विस्तृत लेखन करते हुए व्याख्यान भी दिए हैं| 'देवलोक देवदत्त पटनायक के संग,' 'मिथक' ओर 'जय' उनकी उल्लेखनीय पुस्तकों में से हैं| देवदत्त की गैर-पारंपरिक सोच व् अदभुद शैली, उनके व्याख्यानों, पुस्तकों व् लेखों में स्पष्ट रूप से झलकती है| Devdutt Pattanaik Is The Author Of Over 25 Books And 500 Articles On The Relevance Of Mythology In Modern Times. Trained In Medicine (Mbbs From Grant Medical College, Mumbai University), He Worked In The Healthcare And Pharmaceutical Industries For 15 Years Before Devoting All His Time To His Passion For Decoding Beliefs Of All Cultures, Modern And Ancient, Located Beneath The Veneer Of Rationality. To Know More, Visit Devdutt.Com Devdutt Pattanaik Is A Physician Who Turned His Love For Indian Mythology Into His Profession.