Mahagatha: 100 Tales from the Puranas
Author: Satyarth Nayak
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About This BookDo you know the story where Brahma and Vishnu race against each other or where Shiva battles Krishna? Where Indra attempts foeticide ? Do you know about Maya Sita or Narada's monkey face? Or why Surya falls from the sky or why Chandra commits adultery?The Puranas of Hinduism are a universe of wisdom, embodying a fundamental quest for answers that makes them forever relevant. Now, for the first time, 100 of the greatest mythological tales from these ancient texts have been handpicked and compiled into an epic illustrated edition. Besides popular legends of devas, asuras, sages and kings, Satyarth Nayak has dug up lesser-known stories, like the one where Vishnu is beheaded or where Saraswati curses Lakshmi or where Harishchandra tricks Varuna. Nayak also recounts these 100 tales in a unique chronological format, beginning with Creation in Satya Yuga and ending with the advent of Kali Yuga. Using Puranic markers, he constructs a narrative that travels through the four yugas, offering continuous and organic action. In such a reading, it is revealed that these stories are not isolated events but linked to each other in the grand scheme of things. That every occurrence has a past and a future. A cause and effect. An interconnected cycle of karma and karma-phal.Delving into the minds of gods, demons and humans alike, Mahagatha seeks a deeper understanding of their motivations. The timelessness of their impulses speaks across the aeons to readers of today. Written in lively prose with charming illustrations, these 100 tales will entertain and enlighten, and make you connect the dots of Hindu mythology like never before. Read moreBook DetailsAuthor: Satyarth NayakPublisher: HarperCollins India (8 December 2022); HarperCollins Publishers; Product Safety Manager; enquiries@harpercollins.ieFormat: Paperback – 8 December 2022Language: EnglishPages: 436ISBN: 978-9356294493Dimensions: 23.2 x 3.3 x 15.6 cmWeight: 430 g
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- Reading Level
- General / Adult
- Language & Format
- English • Paperback – 8 December 2022
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- HarperCollins India (8 December 2022); HarperCollins Publishers; Product Safety Manager; enquiries@harpercollins.ie
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What is this book about?
About This BookDo you know the story where Brahma and Vishnu race against each other or where Shiva battles Krishna? Where Indra attempts foeticide ? Do you know about Maya Sita or Narada's monkey face? Or why Surya falls from the sky or why Chandra commits adultery?The Puranas of Hinduism are a...
Who should read this book?
Recommended for readers who enjoy Arts, Literature and Humanities and are looking for genuine, well-crafted literature by Satyarth Nayak.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll love how this book makes the vast world of the Puranas feel vivid, dramatic, and surprisingly human. Through 100 carefully chosen tales—both famous and forgotten—you travel from the birth of creation to the dawn of Kali Yuga in a clear, chronological flow. The illustrations and crisp storytelling turn ancient wisdom into an immersive experience, helping you understand gods, sages, flaws, and cosmic conflicts in a way that feels relevant, engaging, and deeply rewarding.
- Published by HarperCollins India (8 December 2022); HarperCollins Publishers; Product Safety Manager; enquiries@harpercollins.ie.
- Language: English.
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About This BookDo you know the story where Brahma and Vishnu race against each other or where Shiva battles Krishna? Where Indra attempts foeticide ? Do you know about Maya Sita or Narada's monkey face? Or why Surya falls from the sky or why Chandra commits adultery?The Puranas of Hinduism are a universe of wisdom, embodying a fundamental quest for answers that makes them forever relevant. Now, for the first time, 100 of the greatest mythological tales from these ancient texts have been handpicked and compiled into an epic illustrated edition. Besides popular legends of devas, asuras, sages and kings, Satyarth Nayak has dug up lesser-known stories, like the one where Vishnu is beheaded or...
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