Yama: Heaven And Hell (Penguin Petit)
Oct 2016 · Penguin UK
4.1star
24 reviews
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10
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About this ebook
Do you know you have to go through 84 lakh births before you can be born into human form? Or that Yama is trapped in Naraka because he was the first human? Not everyone goes to the same Swarga or Naraka—do these places have VIP sections that can be reserved? And why did the Kauravas go to Swarga while the Pandavas were stuck in hell? The question of what happens after death is one that has plagued humanity since the beginning of time, and it reaches its symbolic peak in the complex cyclical Hindu tradition. Devdutt deftly unpacks our traditional narratives to uncover the deeper meanings behind well-worn stories. Find out what happens after death in this short, sweet read from Devlok.
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4.1
24 reviews
Aditya Chitale
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January 1, 2020
The books describes and answers few of the interesting question. No one really knows what is the life after death, where our soul goes. But from this book there are certain questions answered. The book gives some insights about Yama the god of death and some insights about where and how we will go after l death which nobody really know.
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Rajdeep Bose
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May 9, 2019
Its ok
Anil Das
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October 18, 2020
AAA
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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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