Hindu Trinity: 21 Life-enhancing Secrets Revealed Through Stories and Art
by Devdutt Pattanaik
Synopsis
In the living tradition that is Hinduism, divinity manifests as the Goddess, who embodies the world, as Shiva, who seeks to withdraw from it, and Vishnu, who engages with it.
In this omnibus, comprising the bestselling titles
7 Secrets of Shiva
7 Secrets of the Goddess
7 Secrets of Vishnu
Devdutt Pattanaik, India’s foremost mythologist, explores the art, rituals and stories of the Hindu trinity, and their relevance today. Using popular and classical icons, he introduces readers to the many representations of the trinity, and decodes the hidden wisdom.
A must-have compendium for anyone interested in the symbolism that give form to Hindu worship.
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About the author
Devdutt Pattanaik writes on relevance of mythology in modern times, especially in areas of management, governance and leadership.
Trained in medicine, he worked for 15 years in the healthcare and pharma industries before he focused on his passion full time. He is author of 41 books and over 1000 columns, with bestsellers such as My Gita, Jaya, Sita, Business Sutra and the 7 Secret Series.
He was a speaker at TEDIndia 2009 and spoke on Myths that Mystify, East versus West.
His TV shows include Business Sutra on CNBC-TV18 and Devlok on Epic TV. He consults organisations on culture, diversity and leadership and also consults various television channels and filmmakers on storytelling.
Books by Devdutt Pattanaik: RAMAYANA VERSUS MAHABHARATA: My Playful Comparison (Hindi) , MY GITA , Bharat Mein Devi ,Devi Ke Saat Rahasya , Shikhandi , Bhartiya Pauranik Kathaein , Vishnu Ke Saat Rahasya , Shiv Ke Saat Rahasya , Pashu , Myth = Mithya (Marathi) , The Legends of Jaya, Sita and Shyam , Wisdom of the Gods for You and Me , Devlok with Devdutt Pattanaik , Faith: 40 Insights into Hinduism , Devlok 3 (Hindi) , Indian Mythology , Ramayana Versus Mahabharata , MERI HANUMAN CHALISA , , Shyam , , Devlok with Devdutt Pattanaik 3 , I Am Divine So Are You , MERI GITA , Culture: 50 Insights from Mythology , Leader , Sita Ke Paanch Nirnay , Shiv Se Shankar Tak , The Talent Sutra: An Indian Approach To Learning , SUCCESS SUTRA AN INDIAN APPROACH TO WEAL , THE LEADERSHIP SUTRA , BUSINESS SUTRA , DEVDUTT PATTANAIK COLLECTORS EDITION(7 SECRETS OF SHIVA/7 SECRETS OF THE GODDESS/7 SECRETS OF VISHNU , 7 SECRETS OF THE GODDESS , SEVEN SECRETS OF THE VISHNU , MY HANUMAN CHALISA , SEVEN SECRETS OF THE VISHNU , SEVEN SECRETS OF SHIVA , 7 SECRETS FROM HINDU CALENDAR ART , Jaya , , Sita , , Fun in Devlok , Myth = Mithya , The Book of Ram , The Pregnant King , Pashu , Shikhandi , Devlok with Devdutt Pattanaik , The Girl Who Chose: A New Way of Narrating the Ramayana , Indra Finds Happiness , Shiva Plays Dumb Charades , Saraswati's Secret River , Kama vs Yama , Gauri and the Talking Cow , An Identity Card for Krishna , 99 Thoughts on Ganesha , 99 Thoughts on Ganesha (Marathi) , Devi Devtaon Ke Rahasya
Specifications
Language: English
Publisher: Westland
Pages: 728
Binding: PaperBack
ISBN: 9789388754712
Category: Language & Essay
Related Category: Arts / Humanities