Deities, Customs And Narratives: An Open World Guide Through The Hindu Myths

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'Mythology is too complex'; often children, youngsters and sometimes even adults are found to claim this and use it as an excuse for not trying to understand culture and mythology. Well yes, agreed that mythological stories may be a bit confusing and difficult to absorb, but once understood and analyzed through a unique lens, these stories and concepts bear great meaning. With the aim of simplifying these Puranic stories and giving access to all, this book provides you with the opportunity of adopting them as personal metaphors in your daily lives. These stories will help you expand your mind and obtain a personal interpretation of the traditions and customs that shape the Hindu civilization today.

A school-going 15 year old boy, Dhruv Kabra, is extremely fond of mythology and culture. He claims that writing on the subject of mythology is true passion for him. He loves reading and spends his spare time reading Puranic stories, aiming to understand the lessons they try to teach us in our daily lives. Attempting to transmit his understanding of the scriptures to the world around him, he has written several articles on Hindu mythology. Though still not an expert in the field of writing or mythology, he keeps gathering information and tips on the subject.

Oh wow! Another book on Hindu mythology, you must be thinking when you chose to read this book. Well yes, this is because there is certainly a need for books that discuss mythology and culture in today's era. So this book is simply another attempt to revive Hindu myths in your minds but through a different lens. Before you start reading, you can adhere to the suggestions that are given below:

· Do not stick to the narratives and concepts given in this book. They are simply narrated by me in a unique and accessible manner. The stories and facts in this book are limited. There may be more to a concept or a narrative.

· It is not necessary that you read the book sequentially. You can simply start by reading the chapter you wish to. But if you read it sequentially, it will be much easier for you to understand ideas better.

· These two words, God and god which have been used for the divine in this book, might confuse you since the former starts with a capital G whereas the latter one with a small g. The former refers to the most superior Gods of the Hindu pantheon, namely Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva and Devi (the Goddess) whereas the latter refers to the remaining gods of the Hindu pantheon. Whenever we are referring to some deities of the Hindu pantheon collectively, god with a small g has been used.

The images in this book are not original but have been taken from online sources. Though I'm still not an expert in the field of mythology, this book is a result of my explicit research. So I would start this book by clarifying the purpose of mythology in today's era.

Book's Contents and Sample Pages