Hindu Mythology: A Magical World of India by Olivia Stone Are you an avid fan of culture, namely Indian, and enchanted by tales and famous figures, such as Krishna, Hanuman, Ganesha, and Ramayana? Do you also enjoy illustrated art, stories of romance and adventure, and origin myths? Do books about history, religion, and culture deeply fascinate you? With a … Read more
Sacred Serpent: The Ancient Naga in Hindu Mythology by A J Carmichael This book frequently returns to the theme of duality, particularly in relation to the serpent and the sun. In addition to signifying danger, dishonesty, and death, the serpent also symbolizes rebirth, transformation, and healing. In a similar vein, the sun represents both harshness … Read more
Sagas of Hindu Mythology by Bhagwan Khemani (2018) We are waves, God is the ocean. A wave possesses all the qualities of the ocean but is not the ocean. Eventually, though, it returns to the ocean once again. Hindu theology has certain immutable concepts while certain others are variable. We are a soul and have … Read more
Sexual Metaphors and Animal Symbols in Indian Mythology by Wendy Doniger O’Flaherty Also Review Karma and Rebirth in Classical Indian Traditions by Wendy Doniger O’Flaherty Classical Hindu Mythology: A Reader in the Sanskrit Puranas by Cornelia Dimmitt (1978) Hindu Mythology: A Guide to the Gods and Goddesses of India by Sebastian Berg (2021) Soul … Read more
Classical Hindu Mythology: A Reader in the Sanskrit Puranas by Cornelia Dimmitt (1978) The Mahapuranas embody the received tradition of Hindu mythology. This anthology contains fresh translations of these myths, only a few of which have ever been available in English before, thus providing a rich new portion of Hindu mythology.The book is organized into … Read more
Hindu Mythology: A Guide to the Gods and Goddesses of India by Sebastian Berg (2021) Hindu mythology is vast and features many gods and goddesses, most of whom have multiple variations of their names and associations. According to the Hindu religion, these deities were once human or superhuman beings. Some of them are still worshipped … Read more