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Questa serie si immerge nel ricco mondo della mitologia e del simbolismo indiano, come rappresentato nell'arte tradizionale dei calendari. Ogni puntata svela i profondi significati dietro le rappresentazioni visive di dei e dee, che adornano le case e fungono da espressione democratica di antiche narrazioni. Offre un'esplorazione accattivante delle tradizioni culturali e della saggezza spirituale che hanno plasmato la società indiana per millenni. Questa collezione è ideale per coloro che sono interessati all'induismo, all'arte e a una comprensione più profonda della cultura indiana.

Seven secrets of Shiva
7 Secrets of the Goddess from the Hindu Trinity Series
7 secrets of Vishnu
7 Secrets from Hindu Calendar Art

Ordine di lettura consigliato

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    Exploring the vibrant world of Hindu calendar art, this book delves into the rich symbolism behind the visual representations of gods and goddesses. Once confined to temples and manuscripts, this accessible art form now adorns homes across India, serving as a democratic expression of mythic imagery. Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik, a prominent mythologist, unravels the intricate meanings behind these colorful portraits, offering insights into the ancient wisdom that has shaped Indian culture for millennia.

    7 Secrets from Hindu Calendar Art
  2. 2

    Anointed with perfumes, draped in silk, he reclines in an ocean of milk. Eyes open, ever smiling, securing the world with his attention. He is the God who is chased by fortune… Perumal, Balaji, Narayana, Vishnu… who walks the earth as Krishna and as Ram. Locked in his stories, symbols and rituals are the secrets of our ancestors. This book attempts to unlock seven.

    7 secrets of Vishnu
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    Smeared with ash, draped in animal hide, he sits atop the snow-capped mountain, skull in hand, withdrawn, with dogs for company, destroying the world with his, indifference. He is God who the Goddess shall awaken. His name is Shiva. Locked in his stories, symbols and rituals are the secrets of our ancestors. This book attempts to unlock seven

    Seven secrets of Shiva
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    Lakshmi massages Vishnus feet. Is this male domination? Kali stands on Shivas chest. Is this female domination? Shiva is half a woman. Is this gender quality? Why then is Shakti never half a man? Taken literally, stories, symbols and rituals of Hindu mythology have much to say about gender relationships. Taken symbolically, they reveal many more things about humanity and nature. Which is the correct reading? The fourth title in the bestselling 7 Secrets series focuses on the Goddess and respected mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik tries to unravel the secrets locked within her stories, symbols and rituals.

    7 Secrets of the Goddess from the Hindu Trinity Series