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Dasavatara
Long before superheroes in capes conquered our imagination, there was Lord Vishnu!
In Hindu mythology, wherever there is evil and whenever the world needed to be rescued, He would materialise to fulfil His role as preserver and protector. Vishnu was also the shapeshifter supreme, manifesting in different forms through different time zones and worlds.
Daśāvatāra is a fun retelling of stories about Lord Vishnu’s ten avatars, how they manifest in the world and how they save it. Trekking across these pages are also fearless warriors and kings, mystical and mythical creatures, powerful gods and goddesses and powerful demons. Dazzling illustrations come together with riveting stories to truly capture the essence of a mighty god and his timeless miracles.
In Hindu mythology, wherever there is evil and whenever the world needed to be rescued, He would materialise to fulfil His role as preserver and protector. Vishnu was also the shapeshifter supreme, manifesting in different forms through different time zones and worlds.
Daśāvatāra is a fun retelling of stories about Lord Vishnu’s ten avatars, how they manifest in the world and how they save it. Trekking across these pages are also fearless warriors and kings, mystical and mythical creatures, powerful gods and goddesses and powerful demons. Dazzling illustrations come together with riveting stories to truly capture the essence of a mighty god and his timeless miracles.
- GenresMythology
88 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 26, 2020
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January 13, 2022
My second mythology book of the day. (I know! I was in a brave mood today!!) But this time, I took the smart way out. I know Piyusha has written two versions of this book: one for adult readers (titled “Dashavatar : Stories of Lord Vishnu”) and one for children. Guess which one I read? 👧
The book begins with an interesting author’s note where she makes a comparison between Mathematics and Mythology. (Most people find the first M scary but for me, it's the second one that generates jitters.) Then the book goes into an introduction of Lord Vishnu, and proceeds to the stories of ten of his avatars.
I can't vouch for the accuracy of the mythological aspects. All I can tell you is, I simply loved this book! The simple and engaging way in which it is written is bound to make children happy. To add the perfect icing to the cake, you have striking illustrations peppering the stories. I was enthralled by this read and relished each and every page.
My only regret was that I had opted for the Kindle version. This is a book that ought to be read in its physical copy. If you have any children in your family who are interested in Indian mythology, this ought to be a book on your must-buy list. Adult readers who are more familiar with the background of these stories, please do try the other version of this book which is much more expansive. (216 pages as against this book which is 88 pages long.)
On an aside, Lord Vishnu's Matsya avatar and his encounter with Satyavrata is so similar to the biblical story of Noah's Ark. It was amazing to see how the myths of the world have a common thread tying them.
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The book begins with an interesting author’s note where she makes a comparison between Mathematics and Mythology. (Most people find the first M scary but for me, it's the second one that generates jitters.) Then the book goes into an introduction of Lord Vishnu, and proceeds to the stories of ten of his avatars.
I can't vouch for the accuracy of the mythological aspects. All I can tell you is, I simply loved this book! The simple and engaging way in which it is written is bound to make children happy. To add the perfect icing to the cake, you have striking illustrations peppering the stories. I was enthralled by this read and relished each and every page.
My only regret was that I had opted for the Kindle version. This is a book that ought to be read in its physical copy. If you have any children in your family who are interested in Indian mythology, this ought to be a book on your must-buy list. Adult readers who are more familiar with the background of these stories, please do try the other version of this book which is much more expansive. (216 pages as against this book which is 88 pages long.)
On an aside, Lord Vishnu's Matsya avatar and his encounter with Satyavrata is so similar to the biblical story of Noah's Ark. It was amazing to see how the myths of the world have a common thread tying them.
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Join me on the Facebook group, Readers Forever! , for more reviews, book-related discussions and fun.
January 18, 2021
Mythology isn't my cup of my tea. I find it a difficult genre to read. Yet, I have to give it to Piyusha for writing an engrossing book suitable for both kids and adults. I read this with my five-year-old and the best part of each chapter is that it leaves space for discussion and interpretation. I think I will encourage my son to reread this after a couple of years again so that he can appreciate the stories even more. Piyusha is a gifted writer and the hardwork/research behind the book is evident in her stories. Having read both versions of the book, I feel a little biased towards the kids version for the beautiful illustrations here. Kudos to Piyusha and Aparajitha for making mythology a delightful genre for kids.
April 22, 2021
I bought a copy of this book for my 9-year-old nephew and one for myself. We both learned a lot about the different avatars of Lord Vishnu. My nephew called it an interesting and cool read. For me, it was like going back to my childhood days and listening to my late grandfather narrating mythological tales. The illustrations complement the stories and enhance the readability esp. for young children. I highly recommend this book.
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