
7 Secrets of the Goddess: From the Hindu Trinity Series
SPECIFICATION: Publisher : Westland By : Devdutt Pattanaik Cover : Paperback Language : English Edition : 2014 Pages : 270 Weight : 360 gm Size : 5.1 x 0.7 x 7.8 inches ISBN-10: 9386224038 ISBN-13: 978-9386224033 DESCRIPTION: Lakshmi massages Vishnu's feet. Is this male domination? Kali stands on Shiva's 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 third title in the bestselling 'Hindu Trinity' series focuses on the Goddess, and respected mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik tries to unravel the secrets locked within her stories, symbols and rituals.