99 Thoughts on Ganesha by Devdutt Pattanaik
In the game of cricket, having scored 99 runs, when a batsman stands poised on the threshold of that much coveted century, he experiences the moment that is best associated with Ganesha. Fear and uncertainty envelope him, between him and his achievement stand hurdles, both real and imaginary, a possible spin from the bowler can overwhelm him, his own anxiety can paralyze him, cheering fans can distract him. He needs divine intervention then. He needs to focus, get rid of all hurdles, perform, get the final run and achieve what he so longs for. In other words, he needs to think of Ganapati. This book brings together 99 meditations to better understand the stories, symbols and rituals of that ador-able elephant-headed Hindu god who removes hurdles and brings prosperity and peace. Known variously as Ganapati, Gajanana, Vinayaka or Pillayar, he can help all of us score a century in the game called life.Devdutt Pattanaik is a writer, illustrator, and lecturer who focuses on the present significance of mythology. Since 1996, he has published over thirty books and 700 columns on how ancient and current civilizations around the world manufacture subjective truth (myths) using stories, symbols, and rituals. 7 Secrets of Hindu Calendar Art (Westland), Myth=Mithya: A Handbook of Hindu Mythology (Penguin), Jaya: An Illustrated Retelling of the Mahabharata (Penguin), Sita: An Illustrated Retelling of the Ramayana (Penguin), Olympus: An Indian Retelling of the Greek Myths (Penguin), Devlok with Devdutt Patta (Rupa), Visit devdutt.com for additional information.
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| ISBN 13 | 9788184951523 |
| ISBN 10 | 8184951523 |
| Title | 99 Thoughts on Ganesha |
| Author | Devdutt Pattanaik |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Jaico Publishing House |
| Year published | 2017-01-15 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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