Why did I pick it up: because myths fascinate me and I really enjoyed Pattanaik's 'The pregnant King' immensely.
And;: this book is very well written, in an easy reading style, with flashes, very faint and infrequent , of his tongue-in-cheek humour. The myths are well- known but what the big discovery was the meta-physical and philosophical meanings of the symbols and icons and figurative representation of the myths. it was a reading journey punctuated with - wow, never knew that, is that what this means moments.
But: the biggie was too much too soon. Will have to keep going back to absorb it all.
Read: if you like myths or are seeking meaning into the Hindu dieites and prayer symbols.
Very fascinating read, throws light on the symbolism in hinduism. I'm a Vaishnavite, but after reading it, I consider Shiva quite the Dude!
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