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The Reign of the Vedic Gods (The Galaxy of Hindu Gods Book 1)
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About The Reign Of The Vedic Gods
Product Description Hindu mythology is often compared to a bottomless ocean that cannot be navigated. The sheer number of gods and goddesses can be overwhelming at times. But that's only because you haven't attempted. As Tagore, India’s Nobel Prize winning author, put it, “You cannot cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the waters.” In this book, Swami Achuthananda takes you on an extended journey—without getting wet—to meet with the gods and share their tales with you. These gods shared a peculiar trait: they were imperfect. Among the swarm of gods, the most ancient are the Vedic gods which include luminaries like Indra, Surya, Varuna, Agni, and others. Today a minor deity, Indra was once the ruler of the three worlds who, under the influence of a mysterious power drink, fought with the demons and vanquished them. His reign did not last long. His comrades Surya and Varuna also had their glory days but were overthrown by other gods of the pantheon. Yet, after thousands of years, gods like Indra, Surya, and Varuna are still household names and honored in Hindu rituals and traditions. In fact, when you are faced with no rain, Indra is the god to invoke. (By the way, scholars still haven't figured out this mysterious drink.)If you know little or nothing about Hindu mythology, this is your ideal starting point where you will meet the overwhelming array of Hindu gods and learn about their wonderful stories. Review "Rarely has a book about Hindu gods been as thorough as well as immensely entertaining as this fine book." --Grady Harp, Amazon Top 100 Reviewer "Stay away from comics, thick texts, scripture translations...They only complicate Hindu mythology. If you need to know everything about Hindu gods and goddesses, this is where you should start. " --T.K. Narayanan, Radio commentator (retired), AIR "It is a delight and immensely entertaining as well as more than likely the finest resource of the galaxy of the Hindu gods!" --Grady Harp, Amazon Top 100 Reviewer Swami Achuthananda's voice shines through in this engaging book about Vedic gods of India. --Simon Baxter, Book Club & Co. From the Author Especially created for lovers of Indian mythology, the Galaxy of Hindu Gods is a series of short books on Hindu gods and goddesses and the stories surrounding them. From the Back Cover Home to one of the ancient civilizations of the world, India is also the birthplace of a dizzying array of gods worshipped by millions of Hindus living in India and across the globe. Over the centuries many of these gods rose to power and became the object of utmost devotion, only to fall from grace and lose their standing.These deities shared a peculiar trait: they were never perfect. In this multi-volume series entitled, The Galaxy of Hindu Gods, Sach takes you on an extended journey to meet with the gods and share their tales with you. Among the multitude of deities, the most ancient are the Vedic gods, which include luminaries like Indra, Surya, Varuna, Agni, and others. Today a minor deity, the Vedic Indra was once the ruler of the three worlds who, under the influence of a mysterious power drink, fought with the demons and vanquished them. His reign did not last long. His comrades Surya and Varuna also had their glory days but were overthrown by other gods of the pantheon. Yet, after thousands of years,gods like Indra, Surya, and Varuna are still household names and honored in Hindu rituals and traditions. If you know little or nothing about Hindu mythology, this is your ideal starting point where you will meet the overwhelming array of Hindu gods and learn about their wonderful stories.
