Shyam: An Illustrated Retelling of the Bhagavata

by Devdutt Pattanaik

Book Overview

In the forest of insecurities, is it possible to discover humanity through pleasure? Can we stop seeing each other as predator, prey, rival or mate, and rediscover ourselves as lovers? Does the divine reside in sensual delight, in emotional intimacy and in aesthetic experience? Yes, yes, yes.That is the promise of the Bhagavata.The Bhagavata is the story of Krishna, known as Shyam to those who find beauty, wisdom and love in his dark complexion. It...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0670084468
• ISBN13: 9780670084463
• Release Date: June 2018
• Publisher: Penguin Random House India Pvt. Ltd
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 1.9" x 1.5"