Devdutt Pattanaik
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Devdutt Pattanaik

Devdutt Pattanaik was trained in medicine, and worked in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry for fifteen years, before turning his part-time passion for mythology into his full-time profession. He has authored over six hundred articles and over thirty books on the relevance of sacred stories, symbols and rituals in modern times. He is a much sought after corporate speaker and acts as a consultant to organisations on matters related to leadership and culture.

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    • Seven Secrets of Shiva

    • By: Mr. Devdutt Pattanaik
    • Narrated by: Mr. Sanjay Iyer
    • Length: 3 hrs and 28 mins
    • Unabridged
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    Shiva, 'the destroyer' among the Hindu trinity (of gods), is depicted in many contradictory manners....

    • 5 out of 5 stars

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    • By jacquelyn on 04-21-13

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    • My Gita

    • By: Devdutt Pattanaik
    • Narrated by: Vivek Madan
    • Length: 6 hrs and 15 mins
    • Unabridged
    • Overall
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      4.5 out of 5 stars 39

    In My Gita, acclaimed mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik demystifies The Bhagavad Gita for the contemporary reader....

    • 5 out of 5 stars

    • Narration was poor

    • By Manjari Ganti on 07-24-17

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    • Jaya

    • A Retelling of the Mahabharata
    • By: Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik
    • Narrated by: Devdutt Pattanaik, Dramanon Theater
    • Length: 11 hrs and 49 mins
    • Unabridged
    • Overall
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    In this enthralling retelling of India’s greatest epic, Devdutt Pattanaik seamlessly weaves into a single narrative plots from the Sanskrit classic as well as its many folk and regional variants....

    • 5 out of 5 stars

    • Shanti, SHanti, Shanti

    • By S.Palan on 12-16-11

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    • 7 Secrets of Vishnu

    • The Hindu Trinity Series
    • By: Devdutt Pattanaik
    • Narrated by: Sagar Arya
    • Length: 4 hrs and 5 mins
    • Unabridged
    • Overall
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    Locked in the stories, symbols and rituals of Vishnu is the wisdom of the ancestors, transmitted over hundreds of years....

    • 5 out of 5 stars

    • great explanation of the various myths of vishnu

    • By Eric R Linsky on 09-19-17

    Regular price: $14.53

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    • Shiv Se Shankar Tak (Hindi Edition)

    • By: Devdutt Pattanaik
    • Narrated by: Sandeep Bhatt
    • Length: 3 hrs and 58 mins
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    Many modern scholars say Shiva’s linga is a phallic symbol. Most devotees disagree. Who is right? This book looks at the sexual metaphors associated with Shiva and uncovers the meaning beneath....

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    • The Success Sutra

    • An Indian Approach to Wealth
    • By: Devdutt Pattanaik
    • Narrated by: Sanjiv Jhaveri
    • Length: 4 hrs and 9 mins
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    The Indian approach to prosperity and fulfilment warns against the relentless pursuit of the goddess, writes noted thinker and mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik, as it will result in conflict....

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    • 7 Secrets of the Goddess

    • The Hindu Trinity Series
    • By: Devdutt Pattanaik
    • Narrated by: Sagar Arya
    • Length: 4 hrs and 38 mins
    • Unabridged
    • Overall
      5 out of 5 stars 21
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    Taken literally, stories, symbols and rituals of Hindu mythology have much to say about gender relationships. Taken symbolically, they reveal many more things....

    • 5 out of 5 stars

    • Simply Amazing!

    • By Raj Patel on 09-02-18

    Regular price: $14.53

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    • Meri Gita

    • By: Devdutt Pattanaik
    • Narrated by: Ajay Raj Tomar
    • Length: 7 hrs and 39 mins
    • Unabridged
    • Overall
      4.5 out of 5 stars 6
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    Acclaimed mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik demystifies The Bhagavad Gita for the contemporary listener....

    • 5 out of 5 stars

    • Must listen

    • By Manish on 02-07-18

    Regular price: $19.40

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    • Devlok 2

    • By: Devdutt Pattanaik
    • Narrated by: Suyash Mohan
    • Length: 7 hrs and 8 mins
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    After the sensational response to Season 1 of EPIC Channel’s Devlok with Devdutt Pattanaik, Devdutt invited his viewers and fans to ask him questions about Hindu mythology, which he has answered over thirty thrilling episodes. Listen to learn more....

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    • Kama vs. Yama

    • Fun in Devlok
    • By: Devdutt Pattanaik
    • Narrated by: Rupa Krishnan
    • Length: 26 mins
    • Unabridged
    • Overall
      4.5 out of 5 stars 4
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    Jayshree loves doing homework! But one day, instead of studying, she hears voices out in the garden and goes out to see who’s there.....

    • 5 out of 5 stars

    • Adorable Story for All Children (and adults too!)

    • By Laura Gibbs on 10-10-15

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