Kali: Slayer of Illusion

by Sarah Caldwell

In ColourThese tiny treasures of metaphysical and mythological knowledge serve as enlightening rubrics for understanding Indian tradition and theology. Exquisitely illustrated, this series serves as a contemporary matrix for illuminating our human experience and offers insightful access into Eastern spirituality.This attractive addition to Mandala’s bestselling minibook series explores Hinduism’s most enigmatic figure in all of her glory. A wide range of vivid illustrations, both traditional and contemporary, showcases the paradoxical and often shocking imagery of Kali, whose outrageous appearance and behavior shatter all social conventions.These intense tales recount Kali’s origins as the shadow self of Durga – a goddess who appears in the world in order to save the terrified gods from the demons Sumbha and Nisumbha. Brandishing weapons of destruction and cackling madly, she annihilates an everincreasing number of miscreants who try her patience. She comes not only to restore balance within the universe, but also to help humanity cut through the bonds of illusion and attachment.

Genres: Mythology

67 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 1, 2003

About the author

American opera conductor and stage director

Reviews

[César Carranza]

El libro es bastante sencillo, pero para alguien como yo que no sabe nada de esto, es buenísimo, es una pieza en el enorme panorama del hinduismo, no es más que introductorio, pero está muy bien hecho.

[Avinash Kumar]

The book rather chose me rather than I did. After reading it, it all started to make sense. The book is written in a quite a simple language accompanied by traditional and ancient pictures. A book written with love which is a must read for everyone who wants to know more about Kali - the Mother.

[Sudarshan Bindal]

A quick read,as expected,with a delightful little book such as this.Pictures are quite amazing.

[Nandha Kumar]

Simplistic and easy to read in say 15 mins. But lot of details and narration felt like it's for kids and for non-Hindus, who are unaware of Hinduism.

[Sundeep Supertramp]

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