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Devas vs Asuras:
Every story and every occurrence in Hindu mythology is usually a story about the Devas (good) trying to stop the Asuras (evil) from creating havoc for the mortals on earth. However, neither side permanently wins.
The peace that follows the defeat of an Asura is only a temporary reprieve. Soon, a new Asura appears and repeats the cycle of war. War almost seems like a reaction to peace and vice-versa. In fact, it might appear that the existence of Asuras is almost necessary for the world. Would the world stop existing in perpetual peace?
Devas vs Asuras is an analysis of this very question by Devdutt Pattanaik, the master of mythology. Read on.
The peace that follows the defeat of an Asura is only a temporary reprieve. Soon, a new Asura appears and repeats the cycle of war. War almost seems like a reaction to peace and vice-versa. In fact, it might appear that the existence of Asuras is almost necessary for the world. Would the world stop existing in perpetual peace?
Devas vs Asuras is an analysis of this very question by Devdutt Pattanaik, the master of mythology. Read on.
47 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 10, 2018
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About the author
Devdutt Pattanaik
288 books3,348 followersDr. 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
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
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October 6, 2019
Simple language, good content
I'm a fiction lover but I picked this as an exception after getting recommendations for the author by friends. I like the simplicity with which the author explained the legends of Devas and Asuras. I appreciate the informal citations mentioning the ancient texts wherein the narrated stories have been mentioned. It's a commendable effort to introduce (and I guess) reintroduce mythological characters and stories to the world of readers.
I'm a fiction lover but I picked this as an exception after getting recommendations for the author by friends. I like the simplicity with which the author explained the legends of Devas and Asuras. I appreciate the informal citations mentioning the ancient texts wherein the narrated stories have been mentioned. It's a commendable effort to introduce (and I guess) reintroduce mythological characters and stories to the world of readers.
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