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Fun in Devlok

Author : Devdutt Pattanaik

Publisher : Penguin UK

Page : 275 pages

File Size : 14,14 MB

Release : 2014-09-05

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 9351188965

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Why is Indra an unhappy god? Why is the cow such a cool animal? Who is the demon of forgetfulness? Master storyteller Devdutt Pattnaik answers these curious questions and reveals many more secrets of the world of gods and demons in this delightfully illustrated omnibus, featuring all six tales in the Fun in Devlok series. Follow Harsha as he discovers the secret to happiness, listen to Gauri’s fascinating conversation with a talking cow, play dumb charades with Shiva, find out why identity cards are important even for Krishna, join the fight between between Kama and Yama, and learn why the river Saraswati disappeared mysteriously. Jump right in. The gates of Devlok are open.



Fun In Devlok: Shiva Plays Dumb Charades

Author : Devdutt Pattanaik

Publisher : Penguin Books India

Page : 47 pages

File Size : 32,38 MB

Release : 2011-07

Category :

ISBN : 0143331698

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Five children are having fun one evening, playing dumb charades, when Shiva appears and wants to join in! Shiva turns out to be the best at dumb charades, as well as in asking riddles. He can say so much with only his actions! He also tells the children wonderful stories with the help of the many objects he carries with him, like the rattle drum, the crescent moon and a fountain of water that rises from his head. Soon, thanks to Shiva’s playfulness, the children know much more about Shiva and the other gods—even more than their parents! How does Shiva talk to us without speaking? Who is the demon of forgetfulness? What is the secret of the Natraj statute?



Indra Finds Happiness

Author : Devdutt Pattanaik

Publisher : Penguin Books India

Page : 58 pages

File Size : 17,57 MB

Release : 2011

Category : Happiness

ISBN : 014333168X

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Saraswati's Secret River

Author : Devdutt Pattanaik

Publisher : Penguin UK

Page : 61 pages

File Size : 41,96 MB

Release : 2011-07-09

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 8184755139

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An unusual collection of stories from the myths by the author of Jaya: An Illustrated Retelling of the Mahabharata and Myth=Mithya which will bring the gods right into the world of children! Filled with delightful illustrations each book in this new series will introduce thoughts and aspects from our ancient treasure trove of stories for today’s children. Why did River Saraswati disappear? Will the vanished river ever reappear? Can you make a river flow in your school? Mrs Sivakami; principal of Madame Mira High School; is astonished when she finds Goddess Saraswati wandering the corridors of her school. The goddess is in search of a missing river! To show her the ancient river and what happened to it; Saraswati puts Mrs. Sivakami on the back of Hansa; her goose; and off they go flying. The teacher sees some schools where students come and go as they please; and others where everyone has a parrot head! She then begins to understand why it is important to make the river flow again; and how she can bring the secret river to her very own school.



Devlok with Devdutt Pattanaik

Author : Devdutt Pattanaik

Publisher : Penguin Random House India Private Limited

Page : 120 pages

File Size : 18,59 MB

Release : 2018-05-24

Category : Religion

ISBN : 9353050235

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Where did the name Radha come from? When did Christianity first come to India? What is the connection between sanskar and dharma? After the enormously successful runs of the first and second seasons of EPIC Channel's Devlok with Devdutt Pattanaik, and their book editions, the trailblazer of Hindu mythology Devdutt Pattanaik is back with a third instalment to answer these questions and more! Covering over fifteen informative and inspiring episodes, this volume is a heady mix of education and entertainment. The show delves into myriad topics and lesser-known tales and questions that will be revisited by Devdutt in a Q&A format, making mythology more interesting for everyday audiences.



An Identity Card for Krishna

Author : Devdutt Pattanaik

Publisher : Penguin Books India

Page : 49 pages

File Size : 48,16 MB

Release : 2011

Category : Identity (Philosophical concept)

ISBN : 0143331671

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One day, when Krishna wanted to board an aeroplane, he was not allowed to! All because he did not have an identity card. Then his friends Garuda and Sesha took him to meet Lata-kumari in Guwahati, who told him the story of Anasuya and the Ashwini twins, and why Rishi Chavan made a rule that all gods should carry a dhvaja—a flag with each god’s very own symbol. Did Krishna get his identity card so he could ride the aeroplane finally? o Why are identity cards important, even for gods? o How can you tell a Deva from a Manava? o How would you find a particular god in a crowd of gods?



Pashu

Author : Devdutt Pattanaik

Publisher : Penguin UK

Page : 182 pages

File Size : 14,26 MB

Release : 2014-11-21

Category : Literary Collections

ISBN : 8184756925

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• A fish saves the world. • A horse flies across the sky. • A king discovers that his beloved wife is actually a frog. Hindu mythology is full of tales in which animals play important roles. Some animals are looked upon with fear and dread, while some are worshipped along with the gods. Some shape the fate of the world, others form everlasting bonds with humans. Where did the animals come from? From Vishnu’s avatars or Shiva’s asanas? How was a deer responsible for the events of the Ramayana? Why is Garuda the sworn enemy of the nagas? How did a mongoose teach Yudhishtira the true meaning of sacrifice? Devdutt Pattanaik answers all these questions and more in this exquisitely illustrated book, retelling numerous animal stories from ancient texts, with his trademark charm and wit.



Kama vs Yama

Author : Devdutt Pattanaik

Publisher : Penguin UK

Page : 61 pages

File Size : 13,68 MB

Release : 2011-07-09

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 8184755120

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Jayshree loves doing homework! But one day; instead of studying; she hears voices out in the garden and goes out to see who’s there. She meets a strange man called Kama. Poor Kama was made invisible by an angry Shiva once. Now that Jayshree can see him he shows her all the magic he can do—make butterflies appear; bees buzz; fill the garden with fragrant flowers. But then Yama appears; and he does not like playing at all! Yama believes only in working. Kama and Yama start fighting about who Jayshree will be friends with. Who do you think Jayshree will choose—the fun-loving; naughty Kama; or the stern; no-nonsense Yama?



Gauri and the Talking Cow

Author : Devdutt Pattanaik

Publisher : Penguin Books India

Page : 54 pages

File Size : 11,20 MB

Release : 2011

Category : Cows

ISBN : 0143331701

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Devlok

Author : Devdutt Pattanaik

Publisher : Penguin UK

Page : 12 pages

File Size : 38,32 MB

Release : 2016-10-28

Category : Literary Collections

ISBN : 9385990659

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Why do we offer Vishnu butter, but Shiva milk? Why is Krishna offered the chappanbhog—fifty-six items of food—during Annakuta? Do the goddesses not like bhog? Where does the custom of hanging a lemon and seven chillies come from? Is there a legendary male cook among the gods? Anna is called Brahmin, the way bhasha is called Brahmin. Food and the action of eating maintain life. And yet, traditionally the devis remind you that whenever you eat, you’ve killed something, sacrificed someone, even plants which come from farms, decimating forests and rivers. The devi reminds one that to build your civilization—sanskriti—you destroy your nature—prakriti. Feast your mind on intricate details behind how we offer food to the gods, and why certain foods are part of the Indian tradition, in this short, sweet read from Devlok.