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Dec 24, 2023 06:50 PM208 Views (via Mobile)

In this book u will find full fake story and horrible stories without any link with any purana or any veda.its just an imaginary story of the writer not linked anywhere with our mythology or hindu culture. this kind of book shopuld be banned from reading


Unveiling the mysteries.
Dec 24, 2023 03:42 PM167 Views

"Seven Secrets of Shiva" by Devdutt Pattanaik is a captivating exploration of the Hindu deity Shiva, delving into the profound symbolism and narratives that surround this enigmatic god. Pattanaik, known for his expertise in Indian mythology, presents an insightful journey into the seven secrets that define Shiva's essence.


One of the strengths of the book lies in Pattanaik's ability to distill complex mythological tales into accessible and engaging narratives. The storytelling is both informative and entertaining, making the ancient wisdom of Shiva accessible to readers of all backgrounds. Pattanaik skillfully weaves together various mythological episodes, shedding light on Shiva's multifaceted nature.


The book's structure, focusing on seven secrets, provides a thematic organization that allows readers to grasp the intricacies of Shiva's character. Each secret unfolds layers of symbolism and philosophical insights, offering a comprehensive understanding of the god's significance in Hindu mythology. The author successfully navigates the delicate balance between scholarly depth and reader-friendly language.


Pattanaik's inclusion of illustrations enhances the visual appeal of the book, aiding in the comprehension of complex concepts and mythological symbols. The blend of textual content and visual elements creates a well-rounded reading experience that caters to a diverse audience.


While the book excels in providing an overview of Shiva's secrets, some readers might find the content to be slightly repetitive, especially if they are already familiar with Hindu mythology. Additionally, those seeking an in-depth academic analysis might find the book more introductory in nature.


In conclusion, "Seven Secrets of Shiva" is a valuable addition to the realm of literature on Hindu mythology. Devdutt Pattanaik's narrative prowess and deep understanding of the subject make this book an enjoyable and educational read for both beginners and enthusiasts of Indian mythology. Whether you are looking to gain insights into Hindu philosophy or simply appreciate a well-crafted exploration of ancient tales, this book offers a rewarding journey into the secrets of Shiva.


singhsmohan007MouthShut Verified Member
Agra India
7 secrets of shiva
Dec 24, 2023 09:35 AM174 Views (via Mobile)

Quite possibly of the most extremely horrible book I have scrutinized accordingly! Phenomenally for someone who isn't into folklore and stuff, it is the most incredibly awful first book you could learn about the subject.


In addition, probably the last, since this book causes you to lose any interest you might have in folklore. As the maker says, individuals are regarded with inventive energy! So that is our folklore in short - imagine anything you really want to and subsequently imagine gazillion explanations to "comprehend" it.for case the rudraksha that ace Shiva wears, represents purity!


I'm not a rationalist, honestly I esteem Shiva, and it is possible that these outlines are explained in an unfathomably further developed way elsewhere anyway this book is truly formed.


Thank god I finished it in three days!


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Oct 22, 2023 03:03 PM174 Views (via Mobile)

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The Dance Of Shiva
Oct 15, 2023 12:57 PM754 Views

Let's talk books today.


There are some books which become referrals. This is one such.


I have just finished reading The Seven Secrets Of Shiva by Devdutt Pattnaik. The book explains the symbols associated with Hindu deity Lord Shiva and his varied manifestations.


The book is divided into seven chapters - each chapter dealing with each manifestation - it's mythical and mythological aspects. Wonderfully written, the book delves deeper than mere depiction and description of the various forms and extends to the core of their spiritual implications. In short, the book is an expansive treatise.


Lord Shiva is worshipped as the Linga - the nirakar swarupa(formlessness). Lord Shiva is also portrayed as a hermit with closed or half closed eyes. A snake coiled around his neck. A stream of water flows through his unkempt, long hair which is tied up in a knot on top of his head. He also holds a crescent moon on his head. A trident stands next to him. He holds a rattle drum in one of his hands. In the backdrop of snow capped mountains Shiva sits still on the asana or yoga mat of tiger skin. Shiva's throat is blue in colour. While his body is smeared in ashes. A formidable and imposing figure which is also guardian-like but meditative.


Devdutta says that humans are differentiable from animals by one distinctive trait - that of imagination. No other animal has the ability to imagine. They are guided by their biological needs.


Evolution of human being is catalysed by power of imagination which has enabled them, on one hand, to prosper materially and technologically through inventions, discoveries, developments and spiritually by realizing the Supreme Consciousness. On the other hand, human imagination has given rise to fear of scarcity and death. Fear has led humans to see the world around them in three variants - me, mine and others. This is what the trident of Shiva symbolises. In some manifestation like Lakulesh he holds a staff in place of the trident which symbolises control over mind.


Ancient artists portrayed human mind in the form of the male body. Shiva depicts the awakened mind. The half closed or closed eyes indicate inward concentration of the mind which does not respond to external stimulus like the snake. The snow capped mountains in the backdrop symbolize stillness. The stream of water indicates taming of the deluge. The rattle drum in his hand is the chaotic Nature which is ever-changing.


Shiva is the mind which does not focus on the transient Nature or Prakriti. Shiva spectates impermanence with indifference or aloofness because he is aware of the true nature of everything around - the continuum of creation, decay and destruction. However destruction here does not mean the end. It is de-construction or the process of re-construction or re-birth. There is no beginning and no end, says Devadutt. It is the cyclic order of the cosmos.


Shiva's throat is blue because he holds all that is venomous. The ashen body symbolizes victory over death. His friends are ghostly creatures. He accepts and embraces what is considered trash and discardable.


Shiva's consort is the Goddess Gauri who conjugates with Shiva in different forms - Parvati, Kali, Durga, Sati. She is mother Nature who changes forms and understands the fears of her human children. She wants Shiva to open his eyes to give darshan so that her children are able to outgrow fear. In one of the stone carvings Parvati carries a mirror or darpan in her hand. She wants Shiva to open his eyes and gaze into the mirror or the world of fear stricken humans. An aroused Shiva can give abhay to his mortal children and immortalize them by helping them to overcome their imaginary fears.


In another swarup or depiction Shiva is Nataraja or the king of all cosmic dances. He dances within the wheel of fire which is this chaotic cosmos. His one leg is still while the other leg moves in a cyclic motion. His one hand is still palm outward symbolizing abhay daan - the boon of being fearless - and the other hand points towards the leg in motion. The choice is ours whether we wish to be in a frenzied motion or stilled and introspective amidst chaos and confusion.


Devdutt Pattanaik deciphers the secrets of Shiva in seven chapters - seven mighty forms of Shiva. Amongst them, Lingeshwara or the formless form signifies the intangible within the tangible. The others are - Bhairava, Shankara, Bholenath, Ganesha, Murugan and Nataraja. Ganesha and Murugan are Shiva and Gauri's sons.


Those who are interested in Hindu mythology and mythical symbols of worship can grab this book for sure. I myself was unaware of the many secrets that Devdutt decodes systematically and patiently in this Hindu Trinity Series. There is more to the book and more to the enormous personification of Shiva. The book also has a beautiful collection of portrayals of Shiva taken from different parts of the country which also include poster arts, calendar arts, sculptures, temple arts and photos of the deity in different forms as worshipped in temples like the ice linga in Amarnath.


A little about the author:


Devdutt Pattnaik was trained in medicine and worked in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry for fifteen years before becoming a full time professional writer of mythology which is his passion. He has authored thousand articles and around fifty books which have been translated in many national and international languages. He is also a corporate leader and consultant on leadership and culture.


rock143MouthShut Verified Member
bangalore India
Full fake story n destroying our mythology
Apr 16, 2018 03:16 PM2123 Views

In this book u will find full fake story and horrible stories without any link with any purana or any veda.its just an imaginary story of the writer not linked anywhere with our mythology or hindu culture. this kind of book shopuld be banned from reading and suggesting u people to not purchase this type of books.


maheshsowaniMouthShut Verified Member
Nanded India
Shiva unveiled
Dec 07, 2016 08:45 AM4541 Views

The first chapter of Devdutt Pattanaik’s 7 Secrets of Shiva focuses on the meaning of the Shiva-linga, a meaning which is deeper than the titillation offered by a phallic symbol. The author says that the Western preference for form over thought stems from their cultural preference over the subjective. Hindus, on the other hand, are very comfortable with the subjective, hence can easily overlook form and focus on thought. The second chapter looks on Shiva’s violent contempt of territorial behaviour amongst humans. The third and fourth chapters of the book look at how the Goddess gets Shiva to engage with the world out of compassion. The next two chapters deal with Shiva’s two sons Ganesha and Murugan, through whom he connects with the world. Shiva is the only God who is worshipped along with his entire family viz. wife and children. The final chapter revolves around Shiva’s role as a wise teacher who expresses wisdom through his dance.


The author says when the perception is incomplete and inaccurate, God is not worshipped as in the case of Brahma. When perception is complete and accurate, God is worshipped as in the case of Shiva and Vishnu. He further says that Shiva is a God who breaks free from all forms, having found all of them limited, hence he is the destroyer who is worshipped as linga.


According to the author, Dutta is the gentler form of Bhairava. Speaking of Yagna he says that it is all about controlling the wild nature and domesticating it so that it comes under human control, becomes manageable, predictable and hence less frightening. He say the rice balls offered during funeral ceremony represent the human body because ultimately food forms the building block of the flesh. I liked this logic offered by the author.


He says if Lakshmi brings wealth, then Sarawati brings peace. Only Ganesha is able to bring them together. He removes the obstacles to wisdom. He narrates the various versions of how Ganesha got his elephant head. But I have one query, why didn’t the all powerful Shiva not fix the boy’s head back on his body. Why did he require the head of another animal? Unfortunately this query is not answered in the book.


Yet with its simple narrative, interesting anecdotes, 7 Secrets of Shiva is worth reading.


babugorivaleMouthShut Verified Member
Mumbai India
7 Secrets of Shiva
Oct 15, 2016 10:21 PM4640 Views

A standout amongst the most exceedingly unpleasant books I have examined accordingly! Remarkably for some individual who is not into mythology and stuff, it is the most exceedingly awful first book you could read about the subject. Besides, the last, since this book makes you lose any intrigue you may have in mythology. As the maker says, individuals are respected with innovative vitality! So that is our mythology in short - imagine anything you have to and a short time later imagine gazillion illuminations to "comprehend" it.for case the rudraksha that ace Shiva wears, symbolizes celibacy! I am not a freethinker, frankly I value Shiva, and it is possible that these outlines are cleared up in an endlessly enhanced way elsewhere however this book is genuinely made


krupakiranMouthShut Verified Member
Vijayawada, India India
7 Secrets of Shiva - Devdutt Patnaik
Mar 11, 2016 06:38 PM4408 Views (via Mobile)

One of the most exceedingly terrible books I have perused as such! Extraordinarily for somebody who is not into mythology and stuff, it is the most exceedingly bad first book you could read about the subject.


What's more, presumably the last, since this book makes you lose any interest you may have in mythology. As the creator says, people are honored with creative energy! So that is our mythology in short - envision anything you need to and afterward envision gazillion clarifications to "understand" it.for case the rudraksha that master Shiva wears, symbolizes chastity!


I am not an agnostic, truth be told I cherish Shiva, and it is conceivable that these illustrations are clarified in a vastly improved manner somewhere else however this book is seriously composed.


Thank god I completed it in three days!


Sanjay851MouthShut Verified Member
uttrakhand India
Know more about lord Shiva.
Mar 10, 2016 11:08 AM4550 Views

7 secret of shiva is an awesome book and dr. devdutt patnaik written work is very nice. I read this book and now I am big fan of this author.


in this book author give us a new way to understand the Shiva the mythology and the stuff is very nice in the book. this book revolves around the lord Shiva and their worship. this book give us deep insight of Hindu god Shiva


if you want to know more about Shiva than must read this book will give you more knowledge and other things to understand by Shiva.


emailtosanjaypokhMouthShut Verified Member
Ghaziabad India
Things are not new that i dont know about shiva
Mar 10, 2016 10:54 AM4501 Views

This is a good book author wrote nicely in this book. devtutt patnaik tell us many thing about Shiva. this book based on human imagination and other stuff.


ABOUT BOOK.


we all know about the lord Shiva and author tell us the things about the Shiva author also talk about the imagination of human and few other things. the mythology and the stuff is good in book and all about the Shiva and Brahma worship explanation is very much good. this book is nice to understand the lord Shiva. author done such a very nice job in this book.


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the piot and the language of book is good so must read this book but if I will say about me than there is many things that I know already so there is no so much new and exited for me. and many other peoples they know about many things about Shiva so there is nothing so much new for those who already read about the Shiva.


Shiva is god of gods so there is lots of things to know about Shiva. and if you are belonging from Hindu religion than you muse know about this.


this book is nice and must read this book its good for every one this book will tell you about Shiva and you can understand him very much deeply.


As we seek. Why we do, what we do, as a Hindu
Aug 11, 2015 08:03 PM5658 Views

Me never a fan a book reading so far all my life. it became a duty to go through all big academic books which I never gone use most of its content which I read almost 1/3 of my life. Anyway we are busy giving way too much importance and validation to these imported alien courses & studies which never taught me some humanity towards others nor how be a human at least.


I was thought all my life be competitive and kill them, where we are subconsciously taught some animal instincts in us, which few even provoked me, created a sense of urgency to create something great. But who decides what is great and what not? someone outsider will decide how we must function, think or act.


Once I have a gone his book, then all of sudden I fell in love to book reading especially mythology ounces. you will see a different world altogether if you can get into his ideas. You fell lot more better and easy than yo think with your most of your life aspects


Some hidden knowledge of Mahadev
Jun 12, 2015 10:24 PM6597 Views

The name of the book was the sole reason of reading. Apart from that the author was also the part of the writing team of popular tv show Devon k Dev Mahadev. So being a fan of that show I decided to give this book a try. The decision was quite right.


The book is based on facts and explains the real meaning behind the symbols and the things which we follow. The author follows a very different style of narrative. The things are explained in a clear manner which will be good for novice readers as well. Apart from this the author has written several other books based on mythology. The amount of research the author has put in is just incredible.


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