Reviews & Musings

Introduction ISBN: 978-8129147950 Genre: Non-Fiction/ Mythological Publishers: Rupa Publishing Price: Rs. 295/-  ( I got the book for review from the publisher ) Reflecting on one of Hinduism’s most popular prayer for positive energy, acclaimed mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik demystifies the Hanuman Chalisa for the contemporary reader. His unique approach makes the ancient hymn accessible, combined as it is with his trademark illustrations. Every time we experience negativity in the world and within ourselves, every time we encounter jealousy, rage and frustration, manifesting as violation and violence, we hear, or read, the Hanuman Chalisa. Composed over four hundred years ago by Tulsidas, its simple words in Awadhi, a dialect of Hindi and its simple metre, musically and very potently evoke the mythology, history and mystery of Hanuman, the much-loved Hindu deity, through whom Vedic wisdom reached the masses. As verse follows verse, our frightened, crumpled mind begin...

Introduction ·          ISBN: 9788184001983 ·          Genre : Fiction/ Devotional ·          Price: Rs. 199/- ( This book has been sent by the publisher for a review) ·          Publishers: Random House Publishers We all believe there is some super power in this world who is responsible for everything around us including our survival. Some people call him Ram, some worship him as Krishna, while some as Sai baba and there are few who call him Lord Venkateshwara. His temple is located in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh and till date He is known to be the richest God in the while world as the amount of offerings He gets in a day are huge. For me this book is in loving memory to all those summer vacations spent there, under His shelter and to all the lessons learnt under His guidance. Behind The book Source: Goog...