Buy Shiva: Stories and Teachings from the Shiva Mahapurana Original ed. by Vanamali (ISBN: 9781620552483) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Review: Enchanting book on lord Shiva - Great book! While other writers use poetry or incomprehensible language to explain stories this book is clear and concise. Using simple prose the author transports you to the mountains of Kailasa Shiva’s abode. This is a great book to read to children also as a bedtime story. The tales of the Shiva Mahaparanas are beautifully told. Also there is a handy glossary at the back that readers can easily access the meanings of any Sanskrit terms used. Review: Informative - Lovely read
| Best Sellers Rank | 254,059 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 83 in Religious History of Hinduism 2,632 in Other Religions 3,360 in Religious Studies (Books) |
| Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (317) |
| Dimensions | 15.24 x 1.52 x 22.86 cm |
| Edition | Original ed. |
| ISBN-10 | 1620552485 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1620552483 |
| Item weight | 454 g |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 272 pages |
| Publication date | 4 Oct. 2013 |
| Publisher | Inner Traditions |
B**A
Enchanting book on lord Shiva
Great book! While other writers use poetry or incomprehensible language to explain stories this book is clear and concise. Using simple prose the author transports you to the mountains of Kailasa Shiva’s abode. This is a great book to read to children also as a bedtime story. The tales of the Shiva Mahaparanas are beautifully told. Also there is a handy glossary at the back that readers can easily access the meanings of any Sanskrit terms used.
K**S
Informative
Lovely read
N**T
Excellent
Excellent
S**E
and already I'm delighted with the clarity achieved
Most books on Shiva are full of gobble-de-gook. This book is very different. I'm only a chapter 3, and already I'm delighted with the clarity achieved.
W**E
An excellent collection concerned with Shiva
An excellent collection concerned with Shiva. Vanamali provides great insight into each story with an exegesis which decodes the esoteric symbolism of each.
N**T
Om Shivaya
Great book, Amazing stories, lovely to read.
R**I
Five Stars
Must read book. Prompt service.
N**H
Not new
I'm disappointed in the condition of the book, pages looks yellow has if it been in the storage.
A**R
Loved it so much. Lessons from the stories of Shiv Mahapuran have been logically explained. Chapters labelled perfectly.
S**N
It is a very well written text by an author who literally lives the subject matter. She is a devotee of Krishna who is a close relative to Shiva in a convoluted manner. This text does not even claim to be objective on the subject matter, but it does make for a fascinating read.
V**D
Explained and filled in many blanks in my knowledge about Shiva, Parvati, Vishnu, Brahma, and the ancient Hindu pantheon. We have been watching Hindu videos on You Tube without knowing the Hindi language and wanted to understand what was going on better. Reading this book clarified a lot! I especially appreciated the transliterated mantras, the extra lists and the glossary. My meditations have really been enhanced and I feel more intimate with the massive active consciousness of the Lord of the Cosmos. A little old lady wrote this book, you can find racier versions of this material. Being a little old lady myself, I was much relived at the dignity with which the stories were presented. I only wish the book could have been much thicker with more in depth intricacies, but that would not be one book. Good job condensing the essentials! I will re-read this one. Aum, Namah Shivaya!
A**ー
日本にはシヴァ神について書かれた本がとても少ないので思い切って海外の本を購入してみました。 英語が苦手なのでアプリで翻訳しながら読んでますが細かい部分がよく解らなかったりして歯がゆいです。 内容が素晴らしいのでぜひ日本語翻訳版を出版してほしいです。 よろしくお願いします！
S**M
Still reading... Knowledgeable!
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