7 Secrets of Shiva

The Hindu Trinity Series

By: Devdutt Pattanaik

Narrated by: Sagar Arya

Shiva, 'the destroyer' among the Hindu trinity (of gods), is depicted in many contradictory manners. He is an ascetic who wears animal skin, his body smeared with ashes. Contradictory to his wild nature, he is also depicted as having a family, with a beautiful wife and two children. There are many more such varied representations of Shiva, the most prominent of these being the Linga and the Nataraja. The author, Devdutt Pattanaik, introduces listeners to these varied aspects and representations, and then sets about interpreting them. He explains the different anomalies and conflicts in beliefs, as well as the symbolism, rituals and reasons behind Hindu worship.

©2011 Devdutt Pattanaik (P)2017 Audible, Inc.

Wonderful narration

This does help one understand the eternal and unexplained meanings in Hinduism. I encourage everyone to hear it.

Secrets of great explanation

Very well explained by the writer . The imaginary power showed as if it happened right in front of you.

The Power of Shiva

Pattanaik outlines the Vedic tradition reflected in the god Shiva. A mixture of myth telling, deep insights and response to Western interpretation this text provides an excellent introduction to the life changing grace of Lord Shiva.

Sanksrit Pronunciations

I enjoyed hearing variations of the stories and hearing the pronunciations of Sanskrit words and concepts so I know how they sound as I read the texts.

5 Star author and reader! They should team up!

I would like to kindly request the author and reader to kindly team up and write and read more books likes this in relation to Hindu mythology. I’m here to listen. I want to be the first to listen to this awesomeness.
Please please please. And thank you for this master piecework