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Vyavasay Sutra (व्यवसाय सूत्र)
व्यवसाय व्यवस्थापनातील भारतीय दृष्टिकोनास अधोरेखित करणाऱ्या या पुस्तकात नेतृत्व प्रशिक्षक आणि पौराणिक कथांचे अभ्यासक देवदत्त पट्टनायक यांनी या विषयातील वस्तुनिष्ठतेच्या दिखाव्यास बाजूला सारले आहे. पाश्चिमात्य श्रद्धांमध्ये रुतलेले आधुनिक व्यवसाय व्यवस्थापनाचे निकष, त्यातील उद्दिष्टपूर्तींबाबत त्यांची असलेली कठोर आसक्ती आणि भागधारकांचे वाढते महत्त्व हे देवदत्त यांनी या पुस्तकात विस्तृत मांडलेले आहे. उलटपक्षी, व्यवसाय करण्यातील भारतीय पद्धत – जी भारतीय पौराणिक कथांमध्ये तर दिसून येते, पण प्रत्यक्ष व्यवस्थापनात मात्र तिचा उपयोग केला जात नाही – ही पद्धत कशारीतीने सर्वसमावेशकतेचा पुरस्कार करणारी आहे, सापेक्षता आणि वैविध्य बाळगणारी आहे आणि ध्येयपूर्तीतीच्या प्रत्येक स्तरावरील सर्वंकष यशप्राप्तीचा ती कशा प्रकारे विचार करते, हे विशद केलेलं आहे.
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How To Become Rich
Lakshmi is worshipped as the goddess of wealth. Her arrival is considered auspicious, while her departure is bad and inauspicious. In temples, gods are bedecked with jewels; during festivals, our houses are decorated with flowers, lamps and lakshmi’s footprints. Clearly, she is a much-desired goddess. Yet, some friends and relatives, even gurus, tell us not to be money-minded, or that it is wrong to equate Lakshmi with money because Lakshmi is spiritual and money is material. Why this mockery of money? Why are we driving Lakshmi out of India instead of inviting her lovingly into our lives? How to become rich is a simple retelling of the stories of Lakshmi found in the Vedas and Puranas. Devdutt Pattanaik deftly explains what Hinduism says about economics at a personal level as well as at the social level.
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The Stories We Tell (द स्टोरीज वी टेल)
‘द स्टोरीज वी टेल : पुराणकथांतून आधुनिक जीवनाचा अर्थ शोधताना’ या पुस्तकात प्रख्यात पुराणकथा अभ्यासक देवदत्त पट्टनायक यांनी भारतातील व जगभरातील पुराणकथांच्या खजिन्यातून ७२ रत्ने निवडली आहेत. `टी टाईम टेल्स’ या त्यांच्या वेबकास्टमध्ये त्यांनी सांगितलेल्या कथांवर हे पुस्तक आधारित आहे. या पुस्तकात त्यांनी पुराणकथांतून आधुनिक जीवनाचा अर्थ शोधण्याचा प्रयत्न केला आहे. हे पुस्तक वाचकाला काळाच्या प्रदीर्घ टप्प्याची अनोखी सफर घडवते.
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ABC of Hinduism for kids
A for…atma! B for…Brahma! C for…caste! Renowned mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik reimagines a Hindu way for young readers. Covering everything from major Hindu deities such as Brahma, the creator of the universe, and Devi, the powerful goddess who takes many forms, to complicated ideas of atma and the caste system, this book explores twenty-six ideas and figures from Hindu myth, each corresponding to a letter of the alphabet. With its simple writing style and fun, colourful illustrations, ABC of Hinduism for Kids is the perfect introduction to a Hindu way of life for your little ones.
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Eden (ईडन)
ईडन एका अनोख्या भारतीय प्रिझममधून अब्राहमिक मिथकांच्या विशाल जगाचा शोध घेते, जिव्हाळ्याच्या, पण अपमानास्पद नसणाऱ्या अशा कथाकथनाद्वारे आणि वाचकांना देवदूत, राक्षस, संदेष्टे, कुलपिता, न्यायाधीश आणि राजांच्या अनेक मोहक कथांचा परिचय करून देते. हे मेसोपोटेमियन, इजिप्शियन आणि झोरोस्ट्रियन पौराणिक कथांच्या कथा देखील सांगते ज्यात पुढे अब्राहमिक एकेश्वरवादाचाही उल्लेख येतो. जगभऱच्या धर्माधारित कल्पनांचा अभ्यासपूर्ण आढावा या पुस्तकातून अनुभवता येतो.
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Dharm Ani Samlaingikta (धर्म आणि समलैंगिकता)
समलैंगिकता म्हणजे काय? आपले धर्म याबद्दल काय म्हणतात? हिंदू पौराणिक कथा, इस्लाम, जैन आणि बौद्ध धर्मातील साहित्यात याविषयी काय दृष्टीकोन दिसतो? या सगळ्या गोष्टी विचारात घेऊन देवदत्त पट्टनायक यांनी जगभरातील प्रत्येक धर्माचा समलैंगिकतेबद्दलचा काय विचार आहे, हे या पुस्तकात स्पष्ट केलं आहे. याशिवाय, निसर्गात समलैंगिकता सहजपणानं दिसते व त्यात अनैसर्गिक काही नाही असंही ते दाखवून देतात. अनेक संस्कृतींमध्ये समलैंगिकतेबद्दलची विचारसरणी सकारात्मक नसली तरी, आधुनिक काळात तिच्याकडे पाहण्याचा दृष्टीकोन बदलत चालला आहे आणि जगभरात समलैंगिकतेला कायदेशीर मान्यता मिळते आहे.प्रसिद्ध पुराणकथातज्ज्ञ देवदत्त पट्टनायक यांचं हे पुस्तक या विषयावरील अनेक गोंधळ दूर करण्याचा प्रयत्न आहे. खूप माहिती देणारं आणि वस्तुस्थितीबद्दल समृद्ध करणारं हे अप्रतिम पुस्तक आहे.
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THE BOYS WHO FOUGHT
‘When you can fight for the meek without hating the mighty, you follow dharma.’In the forest, the mighty eat the meek. In human society, the mighty should take care of the meek. This is dharma. A hundred princes should look after their five orphaned cousins. Instead, they burnt their house, abused their wife and stole their kingdom. The five fought back, not for revenge but, for dharma. What came of the hundred’s fight against the five?India’s favourite mythologist brings to you this charmingly illustrated retelling of the Mahabharata that is sure to illuminate and enthrall a new generation of readers.
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Business Sutra: A Very Indian Approach to Manageme
Business Sutra: A very Indian Approach to Management is a radical, nuanced approach to management, business and leadership in a progressively polarized world. In this landmark book, bestselling author, leadership coach and mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik shows how, despite its veneer of objectivity, modern management is rooted in Western beliefs and obsessed with accomplishing rigid objectives and increasing shareholder value. By contrast, the Indian way of doing business, as apparent in Indian mythology but no longer seen in practice accommodates subjectivity and diversity and offers an inclusive, more empathetic way of achieving success. Great value is placed on darshan, that is, on how we see the world and our relationship with Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. Business Sutra uses stories, symbols and rituals drawn from Hindu, Jain and Buddhist mythology to understand a wide variety of business situations that range from running a successful tea stall to nurturing talent in a large multinational corporation. At the heart of the book is a compelling premise: if we believe that wealth needs to be chased, the workplace becomes a rana-bhoomi - a battleground of investors, regulators, employers, employees, vendors, competitors and customers, if we believe that wealth needs to be attracted, the workplace becomes a ranga-bhoomi - a playground where everyone is happy.
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Marriage
Marriage, by mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik, brings together stories from Vedic, Puranic, Tamil, and Sanskrit literature, from regional, classical, folk and tribal lore, from oral and textual traditions, across 3000 years of history and 3 million Square kilometres of geography, to reveal the diversity and fluidity of Indian customs and beliefs around marriage.
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Vahana Gods And Their Favourite Animals
The gods needed animals to travel around the world and the animals needed the gods to learn how not to be hungry. This was an amazing idea, thanks to goddess Saraswati. This is how vahana came into being.
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The Book Of Ram
He is Eka-vachani, a king who always keeps his word; Eka-bani, an archer who strikes his target with the first arrow; and Eka-patni, a husband who is eternally and absolutely devoted to a single wife. He is maryada purushottam Ram, the supreme upholder of social values, the scion of the Raghu clan, jewel of the solar dynasty, the seventh avatar of Vishnu, God who establishes order in worldly life. Hindus believe that in stressful and tumultuous times chanting Ram’s name and hearing his tale, the Ramayan, brings stability, hope, peace and prosperity. Reviled by feminists, appropriated by politicians, Ram remains serene in his majesty, the only Hindu deity to be worshipped as a king.
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Behold I Make All Things New
In 2015, a historic panel discussion took place at the global Festival of Theology held in Sweden. Its objective was to examine what the sacred texts of the Abrahamic faiths - Judaism, Christianity and Islam - had to say about human sexuality. Behold, I Make All Things New is the outcome of the effort. This is a landmark work that recasts religion - especially Abrahamic faiths - as an ally and not an adversary of queer emancipation, and thus significantly informs the secular and legal movements for LGBTQ rights around the world. It follows in the same vein as I Am Divine, So Are You (2017), which put forth perspectives on sexuality from the Karmic faiths of Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism and Hinduism, and played a small but significant role in the reading down of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code. Taken together, the two groundbreaking books expand the conversation between world religions and human sexuality to a truly global level.
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Yoga Mythology 64 Asanas and Their Stories
The popular names of many yogic asanas - from Virbhadra-asana and Hanuman-asana to Matsyendra-asana, Kurma-asana and Ananta-asana - are based on characters and personages from Indian mythology. Who were these mythological characters, what were their stories, and how are they connected to yogic postures? Devdutt Pattanaik's newest book Yoga Mythology (co-written with international yoga practitioner Matt Rulli) retells the fascinating tales from Hindu, Buddhist and Jain lore that lie behind the yogic asanas the world knows so well; in the process he draws attention to an Indic worldview based on the concepts of eternity, rebirth, liberation and empathy that has nurtured yoga for thousands of years.
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Ramayana Versus Mahabharata
t is a popular belief that the Ramayana is idealistic, while the Mahabharata is realistic. Yet these two epics have identical building blocks, identical themes, and identical history. In this ground-breaking book, Devdutt Pattanaik, India’s most popular mythologist, explores the similarities and dissimilarities between the two epics in a ‘playful analysis’ accompanied by his signature illustrations. Whether it is the family structure, forest exile, or war, the comparison between the two epics proves a startling point—the Mahabharata is in fact a reaction to the events in the Ramayana. Ideas in this book are distributed over 56 chapters. In temple ritual, Vishnu is offered 8 different meals daily, different on all seven days of the week—56 dishes in all. May each chapter serve as a mouth-watering offering to the Vishnu within you.
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Padmavat: An Epic Love Story
More than five hundred years after the Sufi poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi wrote his epic poem Padmavat, the story of Padmavati, princess of Simhal, and her lover and husband, Ratansen, the king of Chittor, continues to capture the imagination of readers everywhere. In Padmavat, we meet Padmavati’s friend, philosopher and guide—Hiraman—a parrot, as well as Nagmati—Ratansen’s first wife, and the brave Rajput warriors, Gora and Badal. This tale of two women and their husband who are tormented by Alauddin Khalji is a lyrical retelling of the story of Rajasthani bards, using idioms and metaphors from both the world of Islam and the Hindu Puranas. With Purushottam Agrawal’s deeply insightful commentary and Devdutt Pattanaik’s incredible illustrations, Jayasi’s epic love story is brought to life like never before and finally seen and appreciated for what it is—a remarkable ode to love, beauty and truth.
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Shyam: An Illustrated Retelling of the Bhagavata
In the forest of insecurities, is it possible to discover humanity through pleasure? Can we stop seeing each other as predator, prey, rival or mate, and rediscover ourselves as lovers? Does the divine reside in sensual delight, in emotional intimacy and in aesthetic experience? Yes, yes, yes. That is the promise of the Bhagavata. The Bhagavata is the story of Krishna, known as Shyam to those who find beauty, wisdom and love in his dark complexion. It is the third great Hindu epic after the Mahabharata and the Ramayana. However, this narration was composed in fragments over thousands of years, first as the Harivamsa, then as the Bhagavata Purana, and finally as the passionate songs of poet-sages in various regional languages. This book seamlessly weaves the story from Krishna's birth to his death, or rather from his descent to the butter-smeared world of happy women to his ascent from the blood-soaked world of angry men. It isn’t every day that one gets the chance to publish something as beautiful and sublime as Shyam by Devdutt Pattanaik. When I read the first draft I was mesmerized—here, finally, was the story of everyone’s beloved Krishna spanning his life, teachings and legacy, and told in Devdutt Pattanaik’s incredibly accessible style. It is always a pleasure to be working with Devdutt because you know instantly that you’re watching a genius at work—his eye for detail is unparalleled, his storytelling is enchanting, his research is impeccable and, to top it all, his stunning line drawings complement his writing skills admirably. Shyam brings to life the Bhagavata, after the Mahabharata and the Ramayana. Readers will find familiar tales told with utmost charm and simplicity, but also rare, unfamiliar ones. I found my idea of Hindu mythology changing as I delved deeper into the dark and dreamy world of Krishna, and I am certain that readers will feel the same way. This book is not only for mythology enthusiasts, but for anyone looking for a profound, wonderfully told story.
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Devlok With Devdutt Pattanaik Part-3
Where did the name Radha come from? When did Christianity first come to India? What is the connection between sanskar and dharma? After the enormously successful runs of the first and second seasons of EPIC Channel's Devlok with Devdutt Pattanaik, and their book editions, the trailblazer of Hindu mythology Devdutt Pattanaik is back with a third instalment to answer these questions and more! Covering over fifteen informative and inspiring episodes, this volume is a heady mix of education and entertainment. The show delves into myriad topics and lesser-known tales and questions that will be revisited by Devdutt in a Q&A format, making mythology more interesting for everyday audiences
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My Hanuman Chalisa
Reflecting on one of Hinduism’s most popular prayer for positive energy Acclaimed mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik demystifies the Hanuman Chalisa for the contemporary reader. His unique approach makes the ancient hymn accessible, combined as it is with his trademark illustrations. Every time we experience negativity in the world and within ourselves, every time we encounter jealousy, rage, and frustration, manifesting as violation and violence, we hear, or read, the Hanuman Chalisa. Composed over four hundred years ago by Tulsidas, its simple words in Awadhi, a dialect of Hindi, and its simple metre, musically and very potently evoke the mythology, history, and mystery of Hanuman, the much-loved Hindu deity, through whom Vedic wisdom reached the masses. As verse follows verse, our frightened, crumpled mind begins to expand with knowledge and insight, and our faith in humanity, both within and without, is restored.