Devalayala Meeda Bhutu Bommalenduku

by Tapi Dharma Rao

Genres: History, Social

76 pages, Paperback

About the author

Thapi Dharma Rao Naidu (Telugu: తాపీ ధర్మారావు నాయుడు) B.A. (1887–1973) was a Telugu writer, lyricist and social reformer. He wrote dialogues and lyrics for the films like Mala Pilla, Drohi, Thathaji, Bhishma, and Patni. He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for Indian Literature. He had authored many books which were the eye openers for many in the field of social sciences in India, in particular South India. His books " Vidhi Vilasam", "Devalayala paina bootu Bommalu endhuku" and many more find place in the annals of Indian literature.

Reviews

[DivyaRani · Rating 4 out of 5]

OMG!

This book really surprised me.
Clear cut explanation on facts about "how this temple worshiping transformation happened by time to time ??"

[Uday Kanth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quite an eye-opener! You will either like it or hate it based on how open you are to contradictory and outlandish views to sentiments you've been conditioned to hold dear.

But give yourself to what the author has to say, and you'll see that there is indeed a method to the idea of a sexual union being revered once upon a time. It also serves as reminder for how exactly collective thinking evolves in a society.

A quick read, and not to be missed!

[avinash · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very dangerous fellow this guy is. Read at your own discretion.

[Sai Krishna · Rating 4 out of 5]

What I liked?
1. 75 pages of dense information. Had this book been published today, they would have unnecessarily extended it to 200 pages. High information density is always a better read if clarity is not compromised.
2. The use of etymology to build arguments.Previously I saw the same with Periyar in Tamil but I could only read translations. Tapi Dharma Rao did in Telugu and it was nice to understand evolution of words and the meanings/values associated to them.
3. How humans across the world have developed similar customs and rituals.
4. The conception of God and how our mode of worship resembles that conception.
5. Humour

Nothing to dislike. Just a few mental scars here and there.

[Hima Theja · Rating 5 out of 5]

He crystal clearly explained about how men used to follow religions , how religion started , how worshiping transformed human lifestyle . One of the best thought provoking books I ever read , the only which reversed my belief system and made me to start thinking . Timeless book and the references he given was outstanding . I am sure you will hate the book if you are into spirituality ( without even knowing what it is )

[ఱ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very informative about traditional rituals and their adaptations with the progress of society from the perspective of taboo i.e. Coitus.
Dharma Rao gaaru maintained honesty to the truthful of the facts he provided which might come off as rude for some.
Thoroughly loved the book, especially his comments on the hypocrisy of men regarding "their" women.

[Surya · Rating 1 out of 5]

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[A. Victor · Rating 5 out of 5]

good book

[Mangipudi Rajasekhar · Rating 1 out of 5]

Book may be good. But unable to open, whats this site dont know🤔🤔.

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[Raghu]

i want to know the hidden truth

[Guntha Shireesha]

To write review first open the book.it's not opening

[Saikrishna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good information

[Satheesh · Rating 2 out of 5]

good

[Mallesh · Rating 4 out of 5]

How to read , open kalavatledu

[Immanuel]

i wantb to read it

[Rama Devi Naidu]

Wat nonsense i want to read this book but i cant find any pages...only taking the read or want to read or they want to rate this book or write review...where to read this book hell