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Seven Secrets Of Shiva (2012)

by Devdutt Pattanaik(Favorite Author)

3.9 of 5 Votes: 5

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English

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Fantasy

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Westland

review 1: Coming from someone as exalted as Dr. Patnaik, this is a massive letdown. I had expected some kind of commentary on one of the most mysterious gods in the Hindu pantheon.However, this short book is nothing more than a collection of folk tales about Shiva, interspersed with fairly amateurish pseudo-psychological bits. I'm a firm atheist and so, I treat mythology, religions, and religious symbolism with mild amusement and disdain. However, I do think that some hardcore religious zealots may be offended by the phallic interpretations of the 'linga' even though the author does take pains to point out that the erect penis stands for spiritual alertness and not lust. (I don't buy that explanation at all!)Overall, it does seem to me not just in Hindu mythology, that the gods peop... morele are supposed to revere and look up to are hardly great role models. They have all the human vices and failings, and sometimes even do stuff that a law-abiding, morally upright citizen wouldn't. So why believe in them at all? (This part isn't covered by the author, but is more of a musing from me.)There was very little in this book for me, except I had a good laugh going through a couple of other reviews when I spotted that there are people who have classified this book as 'non-fiction'. *still laughing*I'd say avoid this and get yourselves a book of mythological tales instead.
review 2: Why he is called as "Destroyer"? because he killed asuras?He gives us the strength to overcome fear and helps us to realise the heros, villian & victims in the world.We are the Heroes,We are the villains,WE are the Victims.When fear is destroyed, there is no hero, no villain, no victim!Shiva, the Destroyer of Fear!!Lingeswara, SHankara, Bhairava, Bholenath,Nataraja - all the secrets are mind blowing!A must read for Shiva lovers!Har Har Mahadev! less

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