Overview
Do you know the tale in which Brahma and Vishnu race to find the limits of Shiva? Or the story of Shiva’s battle with Krishna? When Indra attempts foeticide? Have you heard of Maya Sita, Narada’s monkey face, Surya’s fall from the sky, or Chandra’s act of adultery?
The Puranas of Hinduism form a vast universe of stories and ideas, driven by a timeless search for meaning and truth. In Mahagatha, 100 of the greatest mythological tales from these ancient texts have been carefully selected and brought together in an epic illustrated volume. Alongside well-known legends of devas, asuras, sages and kings, author Satyarth Nayak presents lesser-known narratives, including the beheading of Vishnu, Saraswati’s curse upon Lakshmi and the episode in which Harishchandra deceives Varuna.
Organized in a unique chronological format, the book begins with Creation in Satya Yuga and concludes with the advent of Kali Yuga. Using traditional Puranic markers, Nayak constructs a continuous narrative across the four yugas, revealing how these stories are interconnected within a grand cosmic design. Each event carries a past and a future, a cause and an effect, woven together in an enduring cycle of karma and karma-phal.
Exploring the minds and motivations of gods, demons and humans alike, Mahagatha offers fresh insight into timeless impulses that continue to resonate today. Written in engaging prose and accompanied by charming illustrations, this collection invites readers to rediscover and connect the intricate threads of Hindu mythology as never before.
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