Devi - An Introduction

Publisher: Vakils Feffer And Simons Ltd
Published: 29/06/1905
Language: English
ISBN: 9788187111917

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Synopsis of Devi - An Introduction

Devi: An Introduction Attempts To Unravel The Mysteries Behind Goddess Worship. With Stories On Adi-Maya-Shakti, Lakshmi, Saraswati, Parvati, Kali, Durga, The Book Speaks Of India'S Long Association With Female Deities, And The Relevance Of Shakti In These Modern Times. Drawing From A Rich Tradition Of Shakta Imagery, Indian Philosophy, History, Folklore And Myth, Devi Is One Of The Finest Introductions To Feminist Theology.

This Is An Attempt To Understand The Meaning Of Goddess Worship In Our Time. Written In Simple Narrative Style, It Takes Us Through Shakta Imagery, Philosophy, Beliefs, Customs, History, Folklore And Myth. The Book Brings Together Tales Of Adi-Maya-Shakti, Lakshmi, Saraswati, Parvati, Kali, Durga As Well As Several Village Goddesses.

About The Author
Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik Graduated In Medicine From Mumbai University. Though A Medical Man By Profession, He Is A Mythologist By Passion. He Topped Mumbai University'S Course On Comparative Mythology And Is Now A Part Of 'Sabrang', A Cultural Organization That Aims To Demystify The Arts. Through Lectures, Workshops, Articles, Illustrations And Books, He Is Determined To Keep Alive The Ancient Heritage Of Sacred Lore And Bring Out Its Relevance In Modern Times.