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  • 7 Secrets of Shiva

  • The Hindu Trinity Series
  • By: Devdutt Pattanaik
  • Narrated by: Sagar Arya
  • Length: 4 hrs and 4 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (112 ratings)

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7 Secrets of Shiva

By: Devdutt Pattanaik
Narrated by: Sagar Arya
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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.

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Wonderful narration

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

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Secrets of great explanation

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

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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.

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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

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Fantastic and thorough introduction to Shiva

A most straightforward explanation of Shaivism as a practical means to liberation. Provides historical, spiritual, mythical, and physical context to inform the whole of Shiva’s dance, and how we can rejoice and join in the dance.

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True to it's title

Loved every bit and definitely a multiple read for me. Please set aside your previous knowledge of life before starting this, you will enjoy it thouroughly.

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Well done

Om Namah Shivaya Thank you for helping me understand the hidtory s
nd meanings of Mahadev!

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Very Beautiful Shiva

The book is awesome! It doesn’t just give you the secrets but gives you the deep meaning behind those secrets.

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A revolutionary look at Hinduism and Shiva

Phenomenal Book, Here is a little background about me, I was raised Hindu yet always had my doubts specially from being made to do it but reading this has given me a new lease on it, this book has redefined Hinduism for a Hindu all too bored of being forced.

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loved everything about this book

very informative. the voice of reader was perfect too. i highly recommend and suggest. Great

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