Audiobooks by Devdutt Pattanaik

[Hindi] - Sita (Hindi Edition) Audiobook

"रथ नगर से बहुत दूर, वन के मध्य जा कर ठहर गया| दमकती हुई सीता, वृक्षों की ओर जाने को तत्पर हुईं| सारथी लक्ष्मण अपने स्थान पर स्थिर बैठे रहे| सीता को लगा कि वे कुछ कहना चाहते हैं, ओर वे वहीँ ठिठक गईं| लक्ष्मण ने अंततः अपनी बात कही, आँखें धरती में गड़ी थीं, 'आपके पति, मेरे ज्येष्ठ भ्राता, अयोध्या नरेश राम, आपको बताना चाहते हैं कि नगर में चारों ओर अफ़वाहें प्रसारित हो रही हैं| आपकी प्रतिष्ठा पर प्रश्न चिन्ह लगा है| नियम स्पष्ट है : एक राजा की पत्नी को हर प्रकार के संशय से ऊपर होना चाहिए| यही कारण है कि रघुकुल के वंशज ने आपको आदेश दिया है कि आप उनसे, उनके महल व् उनकी नगरी से दूर रहें| आप स्वेच्छा से कहीं भी जाने के लिए स्वतंत्र हैं| परंतु आप किसी के सम्मुख यह प्रकट नहीं कर सकती कि आप कभी श्री राम की रानी थीं|'सीता ने लक्ष्मण के काँपते नथुनों को देखा| वे उनकी ग्लानि व् रोष को अनुभव कर रही थीं| वे उनके निकट जा कर उन्हें सांत्वना देना चाहती थीं, किन्तु उन्होंने किसी तरह स्वयं को संभाला|'आपको लगता है कि राम ने अपनी सीता को त्याग दिया है, है न?सीता ने कोमलता से पूछा|परंतु उन्होंने ऐसा नहीं किया| वे ऐसा कर हे नहीं सकते|वे भगवान हैं - वे कभी किसी का त्याग नहीं करते|और मैं भगवती हूँ - कोई मेरा त्याग लार नहीं सकता|'उलझन से घिरे लक्ष्मण अयोध्या की ओर प्रस्थान कर गए| सीता वन में मुस्कुराई ओर उन्होंने अपने केश बन्धमुक्त कर दिए|"

Devdutt Pattanaik (Author), Sunny Kumar Sinha (Narrator)

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Shiva to Shankara: Giving Form to the Formless

"We live in times where people have extreme views. On the one hand, there are scholars who describe Shiva's linga literally as a phallus, and see all metaphoric meaning as embarrassed apology of the uneducated. On the other hand, we have puritanical Hindus who want to strip the Shiva linga of all sexual meaning and sanitize Shiva's lore. In both cases, a symbol is being reduced to a sign. In Shiva to Shankara, Devdutt Pattanaik, India's leading mythologist, seeks to bridge the gap. As he explores the layers of meanings embedded in Shiva's linga, we discover why and how the Goddess transforms Shiva, the hermit, into Shankara, the householder."

Devdutt Pattanaik (Author), Rusy Shroff (Narrator)

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Leader: 50 Insights from Mythology

"'In his favourite zone - the intersection of mythology and its connection to the corporate world - he examines the tenets of leadership with a throwback to familiar stories, albeit with a new lens... It's an eye opener.'- Storyboard18 'Draws on the worlds of many myths and legends... to give a new perspective on what makes a good leader. We recommend reading this for historical insight into modern-day ideas of leadership.'- Harper's Bazaar India 'In a world glorifying hustle... Pattanaik offers startup founders a new way to approach their pitch-to build for purpose, peace and people.' - YourStory What does the Biblical story of Nathan and David say about effective communication skills? How do you identify the Raja Bhoj, the Gangu Teli and the Shekchilli in your office? What is the corporate equivalent of an Ashwamedha yajna? Drawing from sources as diverse as the Mahabharata and the Bible, the Vikram-Betal stories, the Iliad and the Odyssey, Islamic tenets, the tales of rishis and kings, and fables from around the world, Devdutt Pattanaik, India's leading mythologist, provides a fascinating account of what leadership entails. How to choose the right leader, effectively communicate with a boss, maintain the right balance between discipline and leniency? In these and other workplace situations, Pattanaik shows what leaders of today can learn about the art of leadership from stories written thousands of years ago, things no management course can teach.Leader: 50 Insights from Mythology uses myths and legends to arrive at wisdom that is both time-worn and refreshingly new, on what makes a good leader."

Devdutt Pattanaik (Author), Rusy Shroff (Narrator)

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Culture: 50 Insights from Mythology

"How do myths and stories influence culture? What is the difference between one culture and another, and how did these differences come to be? Are cultures fixed or do they change over time?Devdutt Pattanaik, India's leading mythologist, breaks down the complex maze of stories, symbols and rituals to examine how they shape cultures. He investigates how stories influence perception and construct truths, the cultural roots of the notion of evil and reveals the need for mythology through a telling of various Indian and Western myths. In doing so, he shows how myths reflect the culture they emerge from while simultaneously reinforcing the source.Culture is a groundbreaking work that contextualizes mythology and proposes that myths are alive, dynamic, shaped by perception and the times one lives in."

Devdutt Pattanaik (Author), Rusy Shroff (Narrator)

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Sati Savitri

"Manu said that a woman’s dharma is to be mother, daughter, sister and wife in service of men, regardless of the caste. In modern times we call this patriarchy. In the Veda, the need to control and favour hierarchy, is an expression of an anxious mind.Hindu, Buddhist and Jain lore is full of tales where women do not let men define their dharma. In modern times we call this feminism. In the Veda, the acceptance of a woman's choice is an expression of a wise and secure mind.While in Western myth, patriarchy is traditional and feminism is progressive, in Indian myth both patriarchy and feminism have always co-existed, in eternal tension, through endless cycles of rebirth. Liberation thus is not a foreign idea. It has always been here.You have heard tales of patriarchy. This book tells you the other tales―the ones they don’t tell you."

Devdutt Pattanaik (Author), Mala Mangla (Narrator)

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The Book of Ram

"‘Ram’s story as a metaphor for human strengths and weaknesses and as a window to inner divinity’—Tehelka / Ram is maryada purushottam, the supreme upholder of social values, scion of the Raghu clan, jewel of the solar dynasty, seventh avatar of Vishnu. Reviled by feminists, appropriated by politicians, he remains serene in his majesty, the only Hindu deity to be worshipped as a king. Join Devdutt Pattanaik as he explores the relevance of Ram in modern times, peeling back the layers of metaphors and meanings in the many retellings of his tale."

Devdutt Pattanaik (Author), Dev J Haldar (Narrator)

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How to Become Rich: 12 Lessons I Learnt from Vedic and Puranic Stories

"Lakshmi is worshipped as the goddess of wealth. Her arrival is considered auspicious, while her departure is bad and inauspicious. In temples, gods are bedecked with jewels; during festivals, our houses are decorated with flowers, lamps and Lakshmi’s footprints. Clearly, she is a much-desired goddess. Yet, some friends and relatives—even gurus—tell us not to be money-minded, or that it is wrong to equate Lakshmi with money because Lakshmi is spiritual and money is material. Why this mockery of money? Why are we driving Lakshmi out of India instead of inviting her lovingly into our lives? How to Become Rich is a simple retelling of the stories of Lakshmi found in the Vedas and Puranas. Devdutt Pattanaik deftly explains what Hinduism says about economics at a personal level as well as at the social level."

Devdutt Pattanaik (Author), Lesa Lockford (Narrator)

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Aastha: Hindu Dharm mein 40 Prabodhan

"Why are Hindus so ritualistic? Why do they worship idols? Are Hindus supposed to be vegetarian? Why is a Hindu prayer different from a Muslim or Christian prayer? Did the arrival of Muslim invaders a thousand years ago destroy Hindu culture? Answering key questions on Hindu philosophy and associated Indian history in simple, lucid, engaging ways, and exploring the often curious customs and beliefs that are an intrinsic part of the Hindu faith, this Hindi translation of Devdutt Pattanaik's bestseller is a treasure house of information on the complex tenets of Hinduism. For many a curious reader, Aastha: Hindu Dharm mein 40 Prabodhan will prove to be a delightful and eye-opening introduction to the intricacies of one of the world's most practiced religions."

Devdutt Pattanaik (Author), Darain Shahidi (Narrator)

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Yoga Mythology: 64 Asanas & Their Stories

"Deepen Your Yoga Experience with the Origin Stories of sixty-four Common Asanas Explore the stories from Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain mythology that nurtured the idea of yoga and shaped the development of its most iconic asanas. Learn how svana-asana (dog pose) is connected to Shiva, bhujanga-asana (cobra pose) was inspired by shape-shifting beings who live below the earth, and much more. Many practitioners are unaware of yoga's underlying philosophy, symbols, and rituals because modern teachers often emphasize the physical over the mental and spiritual components. Yoga Mythology brings this overlooked wisdom to light by recounting the lore behind more than sixty asanas, drawing attention to an Indic worldview based on the concepts of eternity, rebirth, liberation, and empathy. This book makes it easy and enjoyable to connect with yogic principles and expand the mental and spiritual aspects of your practice."

Devdutt Pattanaik (Author), Neil Shah (Narrator)

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Practice of Dharmic leadeship : Who is exchanging?

"Having understood the exchange and what is exchanged, let us understand who participates in the exchange. This is the unique feature of Dharmic Leadership and separates the yagna from other forms of exchange such as barter and contract. In barter, only goods and services are exchanged. Personal beliefs do not matter. In contract, beliefs are either false or true. True beliefs make us respect the law, ethics, and morality. In yagna, inclusion of other people's beliefs allows our beliefs to expand and uncrumple the mind infinitely. As the mind expands, we become generous because we are content and content because we are ambitious. This makes yagna an exercise in transformation unlike contract, which is at best, an exercise in conversion. As belief shifts, so does behavior, and so does business. In Indian mythology, the female form is given to the constituents of the cultural body, that which can be exchanged. The male form is given to the psychological body, that which can transform. Brahma is who we are by default. We consume resources, power and knowledge and, so we chase the goddesses relentlessly. Discontentment makes us Shiva who grows indifferent to the goddess, until he realizes her value. Finally, as Vishnu, we discovers that we are also goddesses, that which can be consumed by others. Here gender is used as a metaphor to convey the complex relationship of mind and matter. We wonder what comes first: hunger or food? This gives rise to the question, who came first: god or goddess? Rig Veda says, 'They gave birth to each other, Daksha to Aditi and Aditi to Daksha.' In this chapter, we will study ambition through stories of Brahma and his sons, contentment through stories of Shiva and generosity through stories of Vishnu."

Devdutt Pattanaik (Author), Devdutt Pattanaik (Narrator)

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Theory of Dharmic leadership : Emergence of Exchange

"The theory of Dharmic Leadership is very different from the theory of Modern Management. Modern Management is based on anxiety. We have only one life to achieve greatness, and one life to save the world. There is a sense of urgency in the pursuit of happily ever after. Hence the emphasis on comparison, combat, and competition. Dharmic Leadership is more relaxed. In the Indian scheme of things, history exists before and after us. There will be always people who will be anxious, ambitious, combative, and competitive. We still need to create an ecosystem of collaboration and pleasure, turn rana-bhoomi into ranga-bhoomi, at least around us. In this chapter we will take an anthropological journey and understand how the invention of exchange established human culture, and why exchange in India took the form of yagna."

Devdutt Pattanaik (Author), Devdutt Pattanaik (Narrator)

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Theory of Dharmic leadership : History of Dharma

"Having appreciated the anthropology of Dharmic Leadership, we will now venture into the world of history. No idea is static. No idea emerges in perfection. Every idea responds to various geographical realities and historical forces. In this chapter we have to take a historical journey to appreciate how the meanings of dharma, ahimsa and yagna changed from pre-Vedic through Vedic to post-Vedic times."

Devdutt Pattanaik (Author), Devdutt Pattanaik (Narrator)

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Audiobooks by Devdutt Pattanaik

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