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Shikhandi
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Author : Devdutt Pattanaik
language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 2014-07-20
Shikhandi written by Devdutt Pattanaik and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-20 with Social Science categories.
Patriarchy asserts men are superior to women Feminism clarifies women and men are equal Queerness questions what constitutes male and female Queerness isn’t only modern, Western or sexual, says mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik. Take a close look at the vast written and oral traditions in Hinduism, some over two thousand years old, and you will find tales of: Shikhandi, who became a man to satisfy her wife Mahadeva, who became a woman to deliver a devotee’s child Chudala, who became a man to enlighten her husband Samavan, who became the wife of his male friend and many more . . . Playful and touching—and sometimes disturbing—these stories when compared with tales of the Mesopotamian Gilgamesh, the Greek Ganymede, the biblical Sodom or the Chinese ‘cut sleeve’ Emperor reveal the unique Indian way of making sense of queerness. Devdutt Pattanaik’s new book builds on profound ideas that our ancestors shared but which we have rarely inherited. This book has content for mature audiences. Discretion advised.
Shikhandini Warrior Princess Of The Mahabharata
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Author : Ashwini Shenoy
language : en
Publisher: One Point Six Technology Pvt Ltd
Release Date : 2019-10-14
Shikhandini Warrior Princess Of The Mahabharata written by Ashwini Shenoy and has been published by One Point Six Technology Pvt Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10-14 with Fiction categories.
Centuries have passed since the Great War of Kurukshetra, but her name is still uttered in hushed whispers – eunuch, hijra, neither man nor woman... But was this all there was to Shikhandini, Princess of Panchala? Was this her only identity? The firstborn of King Drupada, Shikhandini was trained to be a warrior from early childhood. She became a Rathi, and then an Athirathi, a warrior of unmatched valour and skill, who singlehandedly defeated the hundred Kaurava brothers in battle. All her life she strove to fulfil one goal – to slay the Maharathi of Hasthinapur, in a trans-generational act of vengeance. But was this her final destiny? At the Battle of Kurukshetra, when the Pandava brothers seem to have lost all hope and are facing defeat, it is Shikhandini who joins them and turns the battle in their favour. If not for her, history would have been written differently. But what was the price she paid? How far did she go in order to prove herself and accomplish her goal? What did she sacrifice along the way? Was she just a pawn in the game between the Kurus? Or was she a true hero, conveniently forgotten because she was not born a man? In this retelling of epochal events, Shikhandini’s transformation from woman to man, based on ancient medical science, is what makes this story both riveting and real in its validity, human intensity, driven purpose and ultimate sacrifice. In this new dawn, when the third gender is finally gaining acceptance and identity, it is perhaps time Shikhandini’s story was retold in all its tragic glory.
The Story Of Shikhandi
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Author : Devdutt Pattanaik
language : en
Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
Release Date : 2018-09-10
The Story Of Shikhandi written by Devdutt Pattanaik and has been published by Penguin Random House India Private Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-10 with Social Science categories.
Mahabharata is a unique epic because even the smallest character and his singular actions have consequences that affect generations. Shikhandi's arrival seems quite inconsequential at first but it is him that brings about the biggest turning point in the war between the Pandavas and the Kauravas. However, outside of the war, what were the circumstances that led to Shikhandi's actions? Was he the first instance of gender transformation in mythology? If not for Shikhandi, would the Pandavas have lost the war at Kurukshetra? Read on to find out as Devdutt Pattanaik answers these questions—and more—in The Story of Shikhandi.
Amba Shikhandi Relcostudio
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Author : relcostudio
language : en
Publisher: relcostudio
Release Date : 2022-11-28
Amba Shikhandi Relcostudio written by relcostudio and has been published by relcostudio this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-11-28 with Art categories.
Shikhandi is a character in the Hindu epic Mahabharata. Born as the daughter of Drupada, the King of Panchala, Shikhandi becomes a biological male after agreeing to a sex exchange with a yaksha. He is the brother of Draupadi, the female protagonist of the epic, who is the common wife of the Pandavas.
Shikhandi
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Author : Cornelia Sorabji
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1916*
Shikhandi written by Cornelia Sorabji and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1916* with categories.
The Mahabharata
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Author : Ramesh Menon
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2006-07-20
The Mahabharata written by Ramesh Menon and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-07-20 with Fiction categories.
The Mahabharata is the more recent of India's two great epics, and by far the longer. First composed by the Maharishi Vyasa in verse, it has come down the centuries in the timeless oral tradition of guru and sishya, profoundly influencing the history, culture, and art of not only the Indian subcontinent but most of south-east Asia. At 100,000 couplets, it is seven times as long as the Iliad and the Odyssey combined: far and away the greatest recorded epic known to man. The Mahabharata is the very Book of Life: in its variety, majesty and, also, in its violence and tragedy. It has been said that nothing exists that cannot be found within the pages of this awesome legend. The epic describes a great war of some 5000 years ago, and the events that led to it. The war on Kurukshetra sees ten million warriors slain, brings the dwapara yuga to an end, and ushers in a new and sinister age: this present kali yuga, modern times. At the heart of the Mahabharata nestles the Bhagavad Gita, the Song of God. Senayor ubhayor madhye, between two teeming armies, Krishna expounds the eternal dharma to his warrior of light, Arjuna. At one level, all the restless action of the Mahabharata is a quest for the Gita and its sacred stillness. After the carnage, it is the Gita that survives, immortal lotus floating upon the dark waters of desolation: the final secret! With its magnificent cast of characters, human, demonic, and divine, and its riveting narrative, the Mahabharata continues to enchant readers and scholars the world over. This new rendering brings the epic to the contemporary reader in sparkling modern prose. It brings alive all the excitement, magic, and grandeur of the original-for our times.
The Man Who Was A Woman And Other Queer Tales From Hindu Lore
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Author : Devdutt Pattanaik
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-01-09
The Man Who Was A Woman And Other Queer Tales From Hindu Lore written by Devdutt Pattanaik and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-09 with Psychology categories.
A god transforms into a nymph and enchants another god. A king becomes pregnant. A prince discovers on his wedding night that he is not a man. Another king has children who call him both father and mother. A hero turns into a eunuch and wears female apparel. A princess has to turn into a man before she can avenge her humiliation. Widows of a king make love to conceive his child. Friends of the same sex end up marrying each other after one of them metamorphoses into a woman. These are some of the tales from Hindu lore that this unique book examines. The Man Who Was a Woman and Other Queer Tales from Hindu Lore is a compilation of traditional Hindu stories with a common thread: sexual transformation and gender metamorphosis. In addition to the thought-provoking stories in The Man Who Was a Woman and Other Queer Tales from Hindu Lore, you'll also find: an examination of the universality of queer narratives with examples from Greek lore and Irish folklore a comparison of the Hindu paradigm to the biblical paradigm a look at how Hindu society and Hindu scripture responds to queer sexuality a discussion of the Hijras, popularly believed to be the “third gender” in India--their probable origin, and how they fit into Hindu society With the telling of each of these tales, you will also learn how the author came upon each of them and how they relate to the context of dominant Hindu attitudes toward sex, gender, pleasure, fertility, and celibacy.
The Mahabharata
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 2015-06-01
The Mahabharata written by and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-01 with Fiction categories.
The Greatest Story Ever Told Dispute over land and kingdom may lie at the heart of this story of war between cousins—the Pandavas and the Kouravas—but the Mahabharata is about conflicts of dharma. These conflicts are immense and various, singular and commonplace. Throughout the epic, characters face them with no clear indications of what is right and what is wrong; there are no absolute answers. Thus every possible human emotion features in the Mahabharata, the reason the epic continues to hold sway over our imagination. In this superb and widely acclaimed translation of the complete Mahabharata, Bibek Debroy takes us on a great journey with incredible ease.
An Unexpected Gift A True Story Of Finding Love A Trendsetting Story By The Author Of You Are The Best Wife
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Author : Ajay K Pandey
language : en
Publisher: Sristhi Publishers & Distributors
Release Date : 2024-02-12
An Unexpected Gift A True Story Of Finding Love A Trendsetting Story By The Author Of You Are The Best Wife written by Ajay K Pandey and has been published by Sristhi Publishers & Distributors this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-02-12 with Fiction categories.
‘Giving up is not an option when someone calls you mother. ’ ABHAY is a single father, struggling to raise his young son. He has lost a lot in life – his wife, his passion, his will. Ayush is all he is left with. SHEETAL is mysterious and compassionate, with a heart brimming with love for children. Her yearning to be a mother was curbed by a cruel twist of life. When Sheetal applies for the task of looking after Ayush, Abhay finally feels at ease. Her tender affection and bond with the young boy draws Abhay towards her. He wants to know more about Sheetal, but she is hesitant to open up to him. What is Sheetal hiding? Will her secret cause them to drift apart or will Abhay accept the unexpected gift she gives him? An Unexpected Gift is an enriching tale of unconditional love which has the power to touch lives. It is an emotional roller-coaster which will leave a deep impact in your heart.
Mahabharata Unravelled
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Author : Ami Ganatra
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2021-07-18
Mahabharata Unravelled written by Ami Ganatra and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-07-18 with Fiction categories.
Millennia have passed since the dharma yudhha of the cousins shook the land of Bharata. But this history of our ancestors continues to fascinate us. Even today, we have passionate discussions about the people and their actions in the epic, fervidly defending our favourites and denouncing others. The number of works on the Mahabharata-adaptations, retellings and fiction-that still get written is a testimony to its enduring relevance. While the general storyline is largely known, a lot of questions and myths prevail, such as-What was the geographical extent of the war? Did Drona actually refuse to take on Karna as his disciple? What were Draupadi's responsibilities as the queen of Indraprastha? Did she ever mock Duryodhana? Were the women in the time of the Mahabharata meek and submissive? What were the names of the war formations during the time? What role did the sons of the Pandavas play? Does the south of India feature at all in the Mahabharata? What happened after the war? These and many other intriguing questions continue to mystify the contemporary reader. Author Ami Ganatra debunks myths, quashes popular notions and offers insights into such aspects not commonly known or erroneously known, based solely on facts as narrated in Vyasa's Mahabharata from generally accepted authentic sources. For a history of such prominence and influence as the Mahabharata, it is important to get the story right. So pick this book up, sit back and unveil the lesser-known facts and truths about the great epic.