What Shiva Told Shakti:

by Devdutt Pattanaik

Ramayana isn't a single text. It is a belief, a tradition, a subjective truth, a thought materialized, ritualized and celebrated through narrations, songs, dances, sculptures, plays, paintings, and puppets across hundreds of locations over hundreds of years.'But where did it all originate?It is believed that when Shakti wanted to hear a tale that had the power to comfort during turbulent times, Shiva narrated the Ramayana. It is from this brief exchange that all that came followed. With What Shiva Told Shakti, Devdutt Pattanaik offers a brief glimpse into the vast and historical tradition that is the Ramayana. From versions and formats to cultures and countries, explore the epic with the master himself.

Genres: Mythology

30 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 9, 2017

About the author

Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik (born December 11, 1970) is an Indian physician turned leadership consultant, mythologist and author whose works focus largely on the areas of myth, mythology, and also management. He has written a number of books related to Hindu mythology, including Myth = Mithya: A Handbook of Hindu Mythology, a novel, The Pregnant King, and Jaya: An Illustrated Retelling of the Mahabharata (2010).
He is the Chief Belief Officer of Future Group, one of India’s largest retailers, bringing the wisdom of Indian mythology into Indian business, especifically in human resource management. He also writes a column for the newspaper MID DAY.
He has also written a novel based on a tale from the Mahabharata titled 'The Pregnant King' published by Penguin Books India

Reviews

[Shiva Kant · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good

Good narrative of Shri Ram with different regions of India ,with different religions and different perspective.. a very good read

[Sai Kiran Midatana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Must read for a different perspective

The book will make you question your thoughts and opinion on Ramayana. The first half of the book opens a different perspective of the mythical side of the story you knew. The second half takes you to the rational side with facts on the tale. So that you can get a view on the purpose of Ramayana being passed down all these generations .

[Avinash Panchal · Rating 1 out of 5]

Misleading

Name of this book should have been ' what devdutt Patnaik talked about Ramayana' .

When you don't have content, you keep repeating the same thing in different ways. And probably give interesting titles to get the sale.

[Upasna · Rating 5 out of 5]

A bit short though!

Yes it's too short! I wish it had more meat. At this time when the political milieu is steaming with Ram rajya ideas, this brings refreshing perspective.

[Madhini Subramanian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick read

Good, short read! Opens path to further thoughts and perspectives. Interested to read more about the regional ones mentioned in the book.

[SHVETAL · Rating 1 out of 5]

The title of the book has got nothing to do with its contents. Moreover, the book only has facts about Ramayan not the story, it's interpretation or meaning.

[Ramya]

There are so many things in this tiny book that invoke the enquirer in you. There is so much that you would want to learn more about, read more about and so much that you would see in a different angle because of this text.

Profound and yet delivered in a language that even non scholastic background can understand and inquire upon!

[Devraj Soni · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic work by the author!

I liked this book as it takes us through a deep and beautiful journey of mythology.
Looking forward to read more books by devdutt sir!