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"Lakshmi - the Goddess of Wealth and Fortune" An Introduction, by D. Pattanaik
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Special Features: Lakshmi, the goddess
of material abundance, affluence, authority and auspiciousness, is the most
popular goddess of the Hindu pantheon. An understanding of her helps on
appreciate the Hindu attitude towards wealth and power.
This book brings together:
- Stories of the goddess compiled from Vedas, Puranas, Tantras and fold narratives
- Over 200 images from different parts of India, from different times, each in a different narrative style
- Symbols associated with fertility that are an integral part of Lakshmi worship
- Explanation of her attributes and her enigmatic association with demons and the nether regions
- Description of rituals, temples, and festivals dedicated to her
- Philosophical and metaphysical thoughts that make her worship significant even in modern times
- 108 names of the goddess that hold promise of material fulfillment
- Text and simple translation of Kanakadhara (inflowing gold) Stotra of Adi Shankaracharya
"Salutations to the goddess of wealth food, property, children, health, happiness, power, beauty, luck and sacredness, who sits bejeweled on a dew-drenched lotus, holding in her hand a golden pot overflowing with grain and gold, who is entertained by the eh songs of elephants in rut, who is the strength of the cosmic-king Vishnu, the mother of the god of love, whose eyes hold the promise of contentment and fulfillment, who is restless but generous to al those who adore her, who is the earth-cow offering love and nourishment to all."
About
the Author: Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik graduated in medicine from Mumbai
University.
Though a medical man by profession, Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik is a mythologist by
passion. He topped Mumbai University's course on Comparative Mythology and is
now part of 'Sabrang', a cultural organization that aims to demystify the arts.
Through lectures, workshops, articles in journals and newspapers, illustrations
and books, he is determined to keep alive the ancient heritage of sacred lore
and bring out its relevance to modern times.
Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik's has written five books on selected gods in the Hindu
pantheon;
Shiva - An Introduction
Lakshmi - An Introduction
Devi - The Mother Goddess - An Introduction
Lakshmi - An Introduction
Hanuman - An Introduction.
Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik has a wonderful, Narrative writing style which is
extremely easy to follow and entertaining to read.
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