Everything You Need To Know About The Gita: (Penguin Petit)
Oct 2016 · Penguin UK
4.3star
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10
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How did the Gita become the most important granth of the Hindu tradition? How old is it in our culture? What role did the British play in making it famous and why? What is the essence of the Gita? Devdutt encapsulates the meaning of one of Hinduism’s greatest texts in an accessible, understandable and profoundly compassionate way. He brings to life the ageless comfort of Krishna’s sayings: whatever is meant to happen will happen. Don’t expect to be perfect. You cannot blame anyone else for what will happen to you. He showcases the wisdom of the ages with beautiful simplicity and emotional grace. Find out more about this exquisite text in this short, sweet read from Devlok.
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95 reviews
Sujoy Chowdhury
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May 29, 2024
1. Great Summary for Gita 2. Easy to understand 3. Short but to the point explanation 4. Interesting question answer theme for engagement 5. Last but not the least Devdutt Sir's creation
E Singh
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August 5, 2018
I am reading it because I don't know Hindu mythology. Everyone is telling
me I should learn it, so I thought I'll start from Mr Devdutt Pattanaik.
The language is simple and easy to read/understand/remember.
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Siddharth Bulia
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January 23, 2017
A good read for those who want to know Gita in a nutshell. Obviously, things are not explained in detail as this book consists of only 9 pages but you will get a bird eye view of what to expect in actual Gita.
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About the author
Devdutt Pattanaik is a medical doctor by education, a leadership consultant by profession and a mythologist by passion. He has written and lectured extensively on the nature of sacred stories, symbols and rituals and their relevance in modern times. His books with Penguin India include Myth = Mithya: A Handbook of Hindu Mythology, Sita: An Illustrated Retelling of the Ramayana and Jaya: An Illustrated Retelling of the Mahabharata. Devdutt’s unconventional approach and engaging style are evident in his lectures, books and articles. To know more visit www.devdutt.com.
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