The pregnant king paperback 14 february 2008 by devdutt patnaik author 4. He is author of 30 books and 600 columns, with bestsellers such as my gita, jaya, sita. Buy the pregnant king book online at low prices in india. The novel centers round yuvanahsva, the pregnant king who accidentally slips onto the grey area. Devdutt pattanaik is the author of this stunning novel. The pregnant king ebook by devdutt pattanaik 9788184753455.
Devdutt writes prolifically on mythology he has written books not just on indian mythology, but how it relates to the various spheres in the life of the common. Brihanalla, in the court of king virat, as also the story of somvat who metamorphoses into. Devdutt pattanaik, has brilliantly established the supremacy of emotions above norms. This page is where devdutt pattanaik shares his thoughts, articles, illustrations, videos and public events. It is set in the backdrop of the mahabharata and makes references to. I have read jaya and sita, both from pattanaik, and liked his contemporary and analytical take. A brilliant book that defies societal norms and makes one dwell into the grey areas that continue to fight for a place in our conservative society. Transgressive bodies and desires in devdutt pattanaiks the. Devdutt does not just present mythical stories but writes on the. When his three queens are not able to produce an heir to him and his mother shilavati will not allow him to become king without having an offspring, he seeks the help of two siddhis yaja and upayaja. The pregnant king is devdutt pattanaik s first work of fiction, in which he takes the story of yuvanashva and distorts the timeframes to juxtapose it with characters in the mahabharata, whereas in reality, the tale of yuvanashva is recounted twice in the epic, as one predating it by many generations. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It is set in the backdrop of the mahabharata and makes references to characters and incidents in the kurukshetra as well as the ramayana.
Trained in medicine, he worked for 15 years in the healthcare and pharma industries before he focussed on his passion full time. He has written and lectured extensively on the nature of sacred stories. Male gods, female gods, personal gods, family gods, household gods, village gods, gods of space and time, gods for specific castes and particular professions, gods who reside in trees, in animals, in minerals, in geometrical patterns and in manmade objects. Get free access to pdf ebook the pregnant king b devdutt pattanaik pdf the pregnant king download the pregnant king or read online.
Devdutt pattanaik decodes sex and the hindu way of life. Devdutt pattanaik, the pregnant king, transgender, myth. Urmi chandavaz is a psychologist by training, a journalist by profession and an indologist in the making. Among the many lesserknown substories in the mahabharata is one told. At first the archetypal female is identified with nature. Some of the tales recounted are revered classics, others are common and folklorish, often held in disdain by priests. This is free download the pregnant king by devdutt pattanaik complete book soft copy. Devdutt pattanaik is a popular interpreter of hindu sacred stories, what are now, not always respectfully, called myths. On the surface his books look very charming but have misleading undercurrents if you start reading. We will take a look at his personal life to know the source of his inspiration in researching the indian mythology with such passion. Nov 22, 2015 my gita, devdutt pattanaik, rupa publications. It is the tale of ram, the sunprince of ayodhya, who is obliged to follow family rules and so, makes no choices.
A special series where author, illustrator devdutt pattanaik talks about all things hindu from caste, food, marriage, menstruation to homosexuality. Burt weiss, to bring the concept of past life experiences to center stage in spite of the fact that we, as indians, have grown up with the underlying assumption of rebirth and past karma. Feb 14, 2008 the pregnant king is devdutt pattanaik s first work of fiction, in which he takes the story of yuvanashva and distorts the timeframes to juxtapose it with characters in the mahabharata, whereas in reality, the tale of yuvanashva is recounted twice in the epic, as one predating it by many generations. He worked in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries for 15 years before devoting all his time to his passion for decoding beliefs of all cultures, modern and ancient, located beneath the veneer of rationality. The story of gajendra moksha from the bhagavat purana speaks of an elephant king, gajendra, who is in a state of erotica arousal, and is having fun with his herd of. The pregnant king is a book written by devdutt pattanaik. In a recent article from macaulay to frawley, from doniger to elst. In this widereaching exploration of ancient hindu lore and legends, author devdutt pattanaik discovers how earth, women and goddesses have been perceived over 4,000 years. Krishna in the novel and mahabharata as depicted in the novel portray the fluid nature of human body and. Two thousand years ago, the poetsage valmiki wrote the ramayana.
Dr devdutt pattanaik is a medical doctor by training, a marketing consultant by profession. The differences between eastern and western mythologies whether they portray life as linear or cyclical resonate in the beliefs and behaviors of todays business world. Indian physician, author devdutt pattanaik biography, books. Yuvanashvas tale is special in at least two ways it involves his mother shilavati who. Papalia, dana lynn gross, ruth duskin feldman, 2003, psychology, 624 pages a boy describes how he, his grandfather, and the rest of his family work on their tree farm throughout. Dec 31, 2008 the start is great, a lot of peripheral stories before to set the backdrop of the central character, the king who sells his daughter, the queen who rules, the king who gets pregnant himself after eating a magic potion meant for his three wives, the concept of braham rakshasas, the rules for men and women, the behaviour full of dharma and. Can devdutt pattanaik really save hinduism from western. An illustrated retelling of the ramayana by devdutt. The start is great, a lot of peripheral stories before to set the backdrop of the central character, the king who sells his daughter, the queen who rules, the king who gets pregnant himself after eating a magic potion meant for his three wives, the concept of braham rakshasas, the rules for men and women, the behaviour full of dharma and kama, the opposites and the parallels,the devas. Why reading devdutt pattanaiks my gita makes sense but. The goddess in india identifies the five faces of the eternal feminine in hindu lore. Having devdutt pattanaik as the author added more appeal to it. A very indian approach to management devdutt pattanaik t took an american psychiatrist, dr.
What devdutt pattanaik wants us to learn from the education. Trained in medicine, he worked for 15 years in the healthcare and pharma industries before he focused on his passion full time. He worked in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries for 15 years before devoting all his time to his passion for decoding b. And so mythologist and illustrator devdutt pattanaik narrates the ramayana, drawing attention to the many oral, visual and written re telling composed in different times by different poets, each one trying to solve the puzzle in their own unique way. The start is great, a lot of peripheral stories before to set the backdrop of the central character, the king who sells his daughter, the queen who rules, the king who gets pregnant himself after eating a magic potion meant for his three wives, the concept of braham rakshasas, the rules for men and women, the behaviour full of dharma and. The pregnant king is devdutt pattanaiks first work of fiction, in which he.
And of ravana, king of lanka, who does not respect anybodys rules or other peoples choices. He then put the mans head on the womans body and the womans head on the. There are various questions about the name of the novel which is also a mystery. If you are still wondering how to get free pdf epub of book the pregnant king by devdutt pattanaik. Devdutt pattanaik is the author of over 25 books and over 500 articles on the relevance of mythology in modern times. Why does rajiv malhotra disavow devdutt patnaik and his works. The pregnant king devdutt pattanaik plusminusnmore. Devdutt pattanaik takes an eyeopening look at the myths of india and of the west and shows how these two fundamentally different sets of beliefs about god, death and heaven help us consistently misunderstand one another. The additional tales of bhangashwa or ila, bahugami, shikandi is an awesome attempt by the author to justify yuvanshwas position as a pregnant king. Veracity of gender power with reference to devdutt pattanaiks the. Play on devdutt pattanaik book to change views about lgbtq. Pattanaik s first ever fictional attempt on the tales of mahabharata didnt disappoint me.
There is buddhist, jain, abrahmic and world mythology that awaits coverage. The pregnant king, 2008, devdutt pattanaik, 0143063472. It follows the story of yuvanashva, a childless king, who accidentally drinks the magic potion meant to make his queens pregnant. Description of pregnant king by devdutt pattanaik pdf pregnant king is the thriller, fiction, love and epic novel which describe the story of the king who has a desire to become the father of a boy. Click on below buttons to start download the pregnant king by devdutt pattanaik pdf epub without registration.
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A play on indias pregnant king to change views about lgbtq people. Devdutt pattanaik is an indian physician, speaker, mythologist and author who also conduct seminars and lectures on topics of spiritual importance to mankind like leadership, fear and caste. Kept me engaged unt online as well as download and install completely free. The problem with rules by devdutt pattanaik, author. Devdutt pattanaik lecture cross dressing god youtube. Devdutt writes prolifically on mythology he has written books not just on indian mythology, but how it relates to the various spheres in the life of the common man. What devdutt pattanaik wants us to learn from the education system of ancient india we should observe the principles of the past and apply them to the present times, says author and mythologist devdutt pattanaik. The pregnant king is devdutt pattanaiks first work of fiction, in which he takes the story of yuvanashva and distorts the timeframes to juxtapose it with characters in the mahabharata, whereas in reality, the tale of yuvanashva is recounted twice in the epic, as one predating it by many generations. Devdutt pattanaik writes on relevance of mythology in modern times, especially in areas of management, governance and leadership. The pregnant king offers a unique retelling of selective episodes of mahabharata with a fictional tweak to produce a counter discourse to the heteronormative notions of gender and sexuality, which reduces human beings to mere social performers of the predefined set of rules and expectations. Devdutt pattanaik, krishna was not a negligent father. The pregnant king is the story of yuvanashva, the childless king of vallabhi. Nov 05, 2009 mythologist devdutt pattanaik explained how our subjective truths shape our worldviews.
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