Hindu mythology gods and goddesses myths and stories. The secret of the nagas and the oath of the vayuputras. The purpose of the wars is often described as the removal. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for. Presented here is the worlds largest collection of hindu books, covering all the aspects of this profound religion. Shesha, the king of all nagas hindu mythology youtube. Top 5 indian mythological stories for kids theindusparent.
The hindu arabic numeral system1 or hindu numeral system2 is a positional decimal numeral system, nowadays the most common symbolic representation of numbers in the world. A captivating guide to hindu myths, hindu gods, and hindu goddesses. Shikhandi and other stories they dont tell you paperback. Indian mythical creatures, hindu mythological creatures. Pleased with his devotion, brahma granted him a wish. The author refashions the epic to tell a familiar story as the wife of the pandavas saw it. What are some great english language books about indian. Jan 10, 2014 it was when the wordkeepers turned into an 11,000 word story from a 3,000 word short story that jash decided that this would be one big book.
Many of the mythological animals are quite famous and have been used in modern literature. Jul 19, 2019 the puranas are full of mythological stories that tell us about the traditions of those times, the lives of the heroes and values of life. Add to that, that the best stories are created when facts merge with imagination, leaving us with history, mythology and an exciting story. If youre looking for a collection of chinese myths that speaks to all ages and. There are gods, children of gods, wives, divine powers, and there is magic. Due to the huge number of gods and goddesses, and their changing role through centuries of indian spiritual life, this is a complex subject. Sarameya literally, sons of sarama are the children of sarama, whose names are shyama and sabala. The puranas are full of mythological stories that tell us about the traditions of those times, the lives of the heroes and values of life. Top indian mythological fiction recommendations for the mythological fiction fans. I hope this will help you to understand the construction and deconstructions of myths which have strong bearing on our understanding of our cultural past and. The mythological account of garudas birth in the mahabharata identifies him as the younger brother of aruna, the charioteer of the sun god, surya. Jan 01, 2006 buy 365 tales from indian mythology book online at best prices in india on. Likewise, the idea of prophets makes no sense in the hindu worldview.
These battles depicted great heroes, demons, celestial weapons and supernatural beings. The tale is told in the vedas and dates from the time when indra was king of the gods. What are some of the must read books on indian mythology. We all know that the mahabharata is full of strong female leads. I have heard many of these stories as a child, and references to. These epics were written in sanskrit and in their essence described the power of the hindu gods in poetic verse. P acked with legends, myths, and life lessons, here are our picks for the top 5 indian mythological stories for kids. These inspirational stories have inspired many for hundreds of years and will teach your child the many virtues and ethics required to live life as a compassionate and just person. Buy 365 tales from indian mythology book online at low prices. Top indian mythological fiction books recommendations. Books on indian mythology nonfiction, fiction, anything. This mythological story about a brothers bond, honour, courage, friendship, intelligence, and love is the perfect story for a young child. Felicitated by the commonwealth broadcasting association and the little magazine for her stories, anu kumar is a popular childrens author who has.
Widely revered as the remover of obstacles, the patron of arts and sciences and the deva of intellect and wisdom, lord ganesha also known as ganpati and vinayaka is one of the bestknown and most worshipped deities in the hindu religion. In hindu mythology, there is the story of king raivata kakudmi who travels to meet the creator brahma. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for smart. It was when the wordkeepers turned into an 11,000 word story from a 3,000 word short story that jash decided that this would be one big book. The ramayana is a magnificent narration of the story of rama. Mythological stories have always held a special place in the hearts of young and old alike.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading hindu mythology. Whether is the ramayana or surdas, indian mythological stories for kids help fire up their imagination and takes the listener in your child to a magical place. Most of my knowledge of indian mythology comes from those amazing comics that i voraciously read in my childhood. Here is a list of books that have explored indian mythology beyond a classical approach.
I like reading stories from hindu mythology and i like writing stories. The most popular of these poetic epics are the ramayana and mahabharata. A system of hindu mythology and tradition forgotten books a second chance. It is a tale of cosmic powers that decide the fate of universes with their. Stories about these fantastical beings have originated from different societies around the world. From feminism and gender identity to the ambiguous nature of truth and power many different perspectives have been used to look at the classic mythologies. Legends of the slaying of a serpent or dragon appear in many cultures. Amish tripathi goodreads author shelved 49 times as indianmythology avg rating 3. Hindu gods, interesting hindu mythology stories why ganesha has one tusk. A collection of popular mythological stories that brings to you stories of gods and goddesses, divine feats, tyranny, treachery, bravery, sacrifice, love and friendship and above all the battle between good and evil. Indian hindu mythology for young kids indian mythology is a rich source of myths, legends, and heroes. It need not be based only on hindu mythology, it can belong to any religion but the story must be based in. Hindu mythology are narratives found in hindu texts such as the vedic literature, epics like mahabharata and ramayana, the puranas, the regional literatures like periya puranam. Jun 19, 2019 indian mythological stories are an intricate tapestry with interwoven threads of politics, morality, philosophy, parenting, love, war and religion.
If you enjoyed the video, make sure to like and subscribe for. Every mythology fan must read this trilogy, especially shiva fans. Garuda, in hindu mythology, the bird a kite or an eagle and the vahana mount of the god vishnu. Hindu mythology is based myths found in many hindu narratives and a single myth can have a number of different versions and while some may have some historical meaning, others are symbolic or have a deeper meaning and can be interpreted in various ways. Indian mythological stories are an intricate tapestry with interwoven threads of politics, morality, philosophy, parenting, love, war and religion. However, for an adult these comics will appear childish in nature. Hinduism and mythology myth encyclopedia god, story. At the end of this book, youll find a short bibliography for further research and reading. Read and download free hindi books, novels and stories pdf, hindi novel free download, hindi romantic novel, love story, hindi upanyas and collection of many hindi books for free. Though their validity is susceptible, nobody seems to mind as they stand as a proof of the human belief in divine powers. List of legendary creatures in hindu mythology wikipedia. The bhagavata purana clothbound ramesh menon purana perennis. Ranging from short and simple folktales to great epics such as the ramayana and the mahabharata, india is home to myriad stories that exemplify the glory of the rich culture and heritage even to this day, these stories evoke interest and kindle the reading spirits in the young minds. Indian mythology books on indian mythology nonfiction, fiction, anything.
It need not be based only on hindu mythology, it can belong to any religion but the story must be based in india. Indian mythologicalfiction books one must read the. From there he moves into the later, and very intricate, puranic mythology. The idea of hero, villain and victim is a greek mythic idea, which was. Every mythology fan must read this trilogy, especially shiva. Popular books on mythology for kids by indian authors story. Thanks to your support, the author has managed to publish some of the books on kindle. Try the palace of illusions by chitra banerjee divakaruni.
Hindu mythology is believed to have come from the ancient vedic religion originally. In hindu mythology, one such story centers on the god indra and the footless and handless demon vritra, described as both snake and dragon. Indian mythological stories are an excellent way to teach important moral values to children. Ancient hindu wars are the battles described in the hindu texts of ancient india. Wilkins starts with the very earliest pantheon of the vedas, such as surya, the stormgod maruts, agni, soma, yama, and the dawn goddess ushas. When hindu dharma meets fiction best fictional hindu books by swati while the subject of gods, jiva, atma, and paramatma seem too heavy for some people to contemplate and follow, some people find it easier to grasp the essence of hindu dharma by fictionalizing and humanizing the mighty gods. Ranging from short and simple folktales to great epics such as the ramayana and the mahabharata, india is home to myriad stories that exemplify the glory of the rich culture and heritage.
Nov 25, 2015 hindu mythology is full of stories, most of which are intriguing. Indian mythologicalfiction books one must read the times. A captivating guide to hindu myths, hindu gods, and hindu. She is considered to be the goddess of universal compassion who represents virtuous and enlightened activity. Below are some of the lesser known creatures from hindu mythology. This book covers hindu mythology during the vedic and puranic periods. Jan 21, 2018 top indian mythological fiction recommendations for the mythological fiction fans. The most talked about shiva mythological fiction is the shiva trilogy by amish tripathi. Interesting hindu mythology stories templepurohit your. A study of hindu books indicates that hinduism is not merely a religion, but a way of life, where spiritual progress is made possible for everyone, whatever be his or her station in life. Gayatri sadhana the truth and distortions pandit shriram sharma acharya. Check this video now for top four picks in indian mythological fiction. When hindu dharma meets fiction best fictional hindu books. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
It is a tale of cosmic powers that decide the fate of. What are the best hindu mythologybased fiction books. Even if this trip didnt last long, when kakudmi returned back to earth, 108 yugas had passed on earth, and it is thought that each yuga represents about 4 million years. Palace of illusions gives a new perspective on the thoughts and emotions o. Nov 20, 2019 the hindu epics were written to create moral ideals for followers to aspire to. Mythological stories myths and legends are an integral part of human existence. He is known for his storytelling and lucid writing. Thanks to your support, the author has managed to publish some of the books on. Buy 365 tales from indian mythology book online at best prices in india on. And these stories have lent themselves to generations of peoples imaginations, thinking, and understanding of life. It has all the life lessons that a child needs to develop emotional intelligence.
This fascinating story has since spawned two equally popular sequels. The oath of the vayuputras by amish tripathi, the secret. But i do find the ones that go back to again and again, and the ones i myself learned so many myths, tales and legends from, are the everpopular amar chitra katha comic books. Tale of the vanquished by anand neelakantan available from rakuten kobo. Dark visions of the terrible and the sublime in hindu mythology.
The imaginative and hybrid characters have been associated with power, beauty, greed, humility, wisdom, cruelty and lot other things. In the rigveda the sun is compared to a bird in its flight across the sky, and an eagle carries the ambrosial soma plant from heaven to earth. This handbook will be helpful to the novice in hindu mythology. I have heard many of these stories as a child, and references to mythological events are very common in indian literature. Oct 08, 2019 01 11 indian mythologicalfiction books one must read. The book is as comprehensive as you could wish for in a book of this sort, and gives accounts of the personalities of the gods and most of the heroes, as well as retellings of most of the major myths themselves.
Tara is the most popular goddess in the buddhist pantheon. Due to the huge number of gods and goddesses, and their changing role through centuries of indian spiritual life, this is a complex. Major wars were fought with the aim of upholding the dharma righteousness that brought prosperity to humanity over adharma wickedness that causes humanity to suffer. Buy 365 tales from indian mythology book online at low.
A legend from the ramayana speaks of king bhagirath, who once meditated before lord brahma for a thousand years for the salvation of the souls of his ancestors. The oath of the vayuputras by amish tripathi, the secret of the nagas by amish tripathi, the immortals of meluha by am. In this post, momjunction presents you a list of mythological stories for kids to read and learn some important. Hindu mythology is full of stories, most of which are intriguing. Along the way, countless lavish illustrations help to bring the stories and characters to life. Indian mythologicalfiction books one must read the times of india. It was invented between the 1st and 4th centuries by indian mathematicians. Sisara is the husband of sarama, father of the sarameya. American reference books annual williamss introduction is an extraordinary piece that should be recommended to any student first approaching hindu mythology.
Jun 16, 2012 i like reading stories from hindu mythology and i like writing stories. Reciprocity and transformation in hindu and jaina texts wendy doniger. The way he brings fiction into shivas story and weaves such an engaging narrative is commendable. Indian hindu mythology for young kids artsy craftsy mom. A captivating guide to hindu myths, hindu gods, and hindu goddesses kindle edition by clayton, matt. Ekalavya was a young prince of nishada, a hunter tribe. Hindu mythology is also found in widely translated popular texts such as the panchatantra and hitopadesha, as well as southeast asian texts hindu mythology does not often have a consistent, monolithic structure. In hindu mythology, sarama is a mythological being referred to as the dog of the gods, or devashuni.
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