Devdutt pattanaik is a renowned author, mythologist and leadership consultant. They would be either read by our grandmoms or our parents would research for hours to find us the right books we should read. Indian mythology is a must read for those who are interested in this subject. Indian physician, author devdutt pattanaik biography. He has, since 1996, written over thirty books and 700 columns on how stories, symbols and rituals construct the subjective truth myths.
In fact, if i consider the last 20 years, ever since i have started writing, the sale of these books have only steadily gone up, said mythologist and author devdutt pattanaik, while attending a. Hindu mythology is full of tales in which animals play important roles. Jitendra adhia t t rangarajan robert kiyosaki khorshed bhavnagri amish osho paulo coelho devdutt pattanaik robin sharma sudha murty ashwini bhatt chandrakant bakshi gunvant shah harkishan mehta kajal oza vaidya kanaiyalal munshi kanti bhatt priyakant parikh swami sachchidanand tarak mehta dr. Dec 26, 2016 devdutt pattanaik has perhaps changed the discourse on mythology today. Devdutt pattanaik has perhaps changed the discourse on mythology today. He lives in mumbai, india, where he works as a health communicator and writes and lectures on hindu narratives, art, rituals, and philosophy. Aug 10, 2017 think of indian books on mythology and a number of popular titles like amish tripathis the shiva trilogy come to mind.
Devdutt pattanaik tells us why he chooses to write mythology for kids we grew up reading many stories on mythology. Devdutt patnaik, the man who turns scripture into mythology and indians love it. Nityanand misra, an alumni of iimb has ripped apart dps my gita, which is dps inter. With 15 years in the healthcare industry under his belt, pattanaik went from being a leadership consultant to the chief belief officer with future group to what he is now a renowned mythologist. Our team will inform you by email when devlok with devdutt pattanaik 2 pdf ebook available. A modern indian, a medical doctor by profession who turned to mythology and writing, he has brought a freshness of interpretation to hindu icons. 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.
Almost a marathon author, devdutt pattanaik has become the. Think of indian books on mythology and a number of popular titles like amish tripathis the shiva trilogy come to mind. With his prolific writings on mythology whether from the point of view of management, childrens books, everyday wisdom, or queerness he hopes to. Some shape the fate of the world, others form everlasting bonds with humans. Devdutt pattanaik is an indian physician, speaker, mythologist and author who also conduct seminars and lectures on topics of spiritual importance to mankind like leadership, fear and caste. Trained in medicine, he worked for 15 years in the healthcare and pharma industries before he focussed on his passion full time. He doesnt knows anything about vedas or upanishads he is just a good story tellerwhich he creates on his own. He draws parallels between wellknown story characters and modern management approaches in his books and talks. Trained in medicine, he worked for 15 years in the healthcare and pharma industries before he focused on his passion full time.
He has made a niche for himself with his groundbreaking research and work in the field of hindu mythology. If like me you too are a fan of devdutt pattanaiks artwork that puts indian mythology in a whole new light for the entire 21st century generation, youd enjoy this quick weekend read the leadership sutra an indian approach to power as much as i did. Nov 21, 2014 hindu mythology is full of tales in which animals play important roles. Devdutt pattanaik is a writer, chief belief officer, public speaker, story consultant and many other things. Buy indian mythology book online at low prices in india. Similarities between greek and indian mythology, in the eyes of devdutt pattanaik greek mythology plays an important role in our understanding of concepts like democracy, justice and nationstate, said pattanaik. Devdutt pattanaik is the author of over 25 books and over 500 articles on the relevance of mythology in modern times. A handbook of hindu mythology, and 7 secrets from hindu calendar art, and more on. His books include the goddess in india and introductions to shiva, vishnu, and devi. Indian mythology devdutt is one of the most proficient columnists, in india today.
No religious person in the world would proclaim faith in a religion and yet categorise its illustrations and stories as myth. The show takes viewers on a voyage of indian mythology and. But devdutt pattanaik, one of indias foremost writers on mythology, has suggested an underlying difference between mythological fiction and. Devdutt pattanaik, indias leading mythologist, breaks down the complex maze of stories, symbols and rituals to examine how they shape cultures. Mythology for kids four new books by devdutt pattanaik. Then you can download free pdf ebook from the link. The pdf version of this book devlok with devdutt pattanaik 2 will be available shortly on our website.
Which is the best mythological book written by doctor devdutt. Devlok with devdutt pattanaik is an indian hindi television series which aired on the epic channel. While it could be termed simplistic by some, the average young urban professional would benefit from this crash course in their heritage. Mbbs speaker illustrator consultant chief belief officer author is what mythologydriven dr. India today education got talking to devdutt pattanaik on the relevance of mythology in the modern world, how children and adults can both go about truly understanding its depths, and how they can connect better with their own psyche with the help of the knowledge in. You can see that special touch of his heritage in his drawings and painting of hindu. Devdutt pattanaik writes, illustrates and lectures on the relevance of mythology in modern times. These books are some of his most read titles in the country of the author. Devdutt pattanaik is the bestselling author including devlok with devdutt pattanaik, my gita, jaya, sita. He investigates how stories influence perception and construct truths, the cultural roots of the notion of evil and reveals the need for mythology through a telling of various indian and western myths. And well, the grandmothers inside him did burst out one day as he went on to write books specifically aimed at children. Some of his best books so far are the devdutt pattanaik jaya book, the pregnant king and my gita.
Jan 01, 2001 i consider devdutt pattanaik to be a first in a generation of modern thinkers in india. He was formerly the chief belief officer of the future group. Devdutt pattanaik books novel stories download free. Ramayana when it rains devdutt pattanaik what is read is the malayalam adhyatma ramayana or the spiritual ramayana written in the 16th century by thunchaththu ramanujan ezhuthachan. Nov 22, 2015 for years weve read pattanaiks books and articles on hindu mythology and gods, sages and heroes, but his disclaimers are always loud and clear. Apr 24, 2003 a medical doctor by training, devdutt pattanaik moved away from clinical practice to nurture his passion for mythology. Animal tales from hindu mythology devdutt pattanaik. Decoding hindu mythology, seven secrets of shiva, olympus, shikhandi. Myth mithya had been on my reading list for a while now. Jul 22, 2017 devdutt pattanaik is a man on a mission. His unorthodox approach is evident in his books, which include introductions to shiva and vishnu and the goddess in india. The pdf version of this book krishnas secret by devdutt pattanaik will be available shortly on our website. A lesson from ravana by devdutt pattanaik in english. Pattanaik comes from orissa where the fine arts continue to blossom.
A king discovers that his beloved wife is actually a frog. He is author of 30 books and 600 columns, with bestsellers such as my gita, jaya, sita. But devdutt pattanaik, one of indias foremost writers on mythology, has suggested an underlying difference between mythological fiction and mythology. And other tales they dont tell you, 7 secrets of shiva, sita ke paanch nirnay, business sutra, the book of ram, and pregnant king. Devdutt pattanaiks mythmithya serves as a valuable introduction to indian mythology. Ramayana when it rains by devdutt pattanaik in english. Our team will inform you by email when krishnas secret by devdutt pattanaik pdf ebook available.
He writes articles that link the worlds of mythology to multiple topics, all pertaining to modernday society. He has written over thirty bestselling books, published several hundred articles and given numerous talks and presentations on indian mythology, culture, business and management. Jul 07, 2017 solving this connectivity problem, devdutt pattanaik, mythology expert, author, illustrator, columnist and lecturer on indian mythology since 1996, has come up with his 31 books explaining how stories, symbols and rituals construct the subjective truth myths of ancient and modern cultures around the world, the latest being my hanuman chalisa. The culture trip sat down with pattanaik to ask him about hindu mythology. Indian mythology explores the rich tapestry of these characters within 99 classic myths, showing that the mythological world of india can be best understood when we move away from a western, monotheistic mindset and into the polytheistic world of hindu traditions. He worked in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries for 15 years before devoting all his time to his passion for decoding b. Tales, symbols and rituals from the heart of the sub continent is one of the earlier product from the stables of devdutt pattnaik, who has emerged as an author of great pedigree in modern and slightly offbeat interpretation of indian mythology. Download free krishnas secret by devdutt pattanaik pdf ebook. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Most hindi speakers are quite oblivious of this malayalam version. Devdutt pattanaik explains how understanding the symbolism. The show is based on indian mythology and presented by mythologist devdutt pattanaik. A medical doctor by training, devdutt pattanaik moved away from clinical practice to nurture his passion for mythology. Tales, symbols, and rituals from the heart of the subcontinent pattanaik, devdutt on.
Why reading devdutt pattanaiks my gita makes sense but. Devdutt pattanaik an exclusive interview mythical india. Some animals are looked upon with fear and dread, while some are worshipped along with the gods. His understanding and writings throw a new light in looking at indias culture and history. An exploration of 99 classic myths of india from an entirely nonwestern paradigm that provides a fresh understanding of the hindu spiritual. Devdutt pattanaik suggests we try a tactic of our ancestors finding life lessons in myth, ritual and shared stories. Male gods, female gods, personal gods, family gods, household gods, village gods, gods of space and time, gods for specific castes and particular professions, gods who reside in trees, in animals, in minerals, in geometrical patterns and in manmade objects.
Indian mythology by devdutt pattanaik overdrive rakuten. Aniruddha chowdhurymint devdutt pattanaiks business lessons from mythology 5 min read. Tales, symbols, and rituals from the heart of the subcontinent. Devdutt pattanaik books list of books by author devdutt. He has introduced indian and international readers to a different side of indian mythology and has produced over 30 books on a wide number of topics, that tell many stories which are unheard of. His primary interest is mythology, which he has been studying for 17 years now. Devdutt pattanaik is an indian mythologist, speaker, illustrator and author, known for his prolific writing on sacred lore, legends, folklore, fables and parables, and for challenging wilful misinterpretations of ancient indian scriptures, stories, symbols and rituals his work focuses largely on the areas of myth, religion, mythology, and management. It was written around the same time as tulsidasa wrote his ramcharitmanas in avadhi. Devdutt pattanaik writes on relevance of mythology in modern times, especially in areas of management, governance and leadership.
See all books authored by devdutt pattanaik, including myth mithya. It can show ram is manipulative and wants to get hold of ravanas intellectual assets, besides his material assets, and does so using humility as a technique. Similarities between greek and indian mythology, in the. These lines are from authormythologist devdutt pattanaiks new book, an indian approach to powerthe leadership sutra, which takes you through indian mythology and its parallels with. Devdutt pattanaik an exclusive interview with over 30 books to his name and numerous article on platforms like the economic times, midday, speaking tree etc. Perfection, be it rama rajya or camelot, exists only in mythology. Similarities between greek and indian mythology, in the eyes of devdutt pattanaik. Which is the best mythological book written by doctor. The show takes viewers on a voyage of indian mythology and highlights characters, stories, events and symbols. I interviewed him a long time back after his book jaya came out. Free shipping, cash on delivery at indias favourite online shop. I consider devdutt pattanaik to be a first in a generation of modern thinkers in india.
Like tulsis retelling, this ezhuthachans retelling. Devdutt writes prolifically on mythology he has written books not just on indian mythology, but how it relates to the various spheres in the life of the common man. You will find topics that touch the eternal human concerns, not only corelating to the indian mythic structure, but also to that of the world. The indian author devdutt pattanaik biography is such an anecdote of a writer who has done considerable research in mythology of the indian culture. When he was chief belief officer at future group in mumbai, he helped managers harness the power of myth to understand their employees, their companies and their customers. Devdutt pattanaik is an indian mythologist, speaker, illustrator and author, known for his prolific writing on sacred lore, legends, folklore, fables and parables, and for challenging wilful misinterpretations of ancient indian scriptures, stories, symbols and rituals. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
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