7 Bestselling Books By Devdutt Pattanaik

Akriti Mishra
Sep 07, 2024

My Gita

In My Gita, Pattanaik offers a thematic interpretation of the Bhagavad Gita rather than a verse-by-verse explanation, making it easier and accessible to a broader audience.

Sita: An Illustrated Retelling of the Ramayana

In this book, Pattanaik shares the perspective of Sita, discussing her childhood, stay in forest to ram’s only single marriage to Sita, drawing from different regional and folk traditions.

The Book of Ram

This book presents the story of Rama, not just as a hero of the Ramayana but also as a cultural symbol in Hindu philosophy.

Jaya: An Illustrated Retelling of the Mahabharata

This retelling of the Mahabharata depicts various interpretations of the epic across regions, focusing on the diversity within the narrative.

7 Secrets of Shiva

Pattanaik sheds light on the ancient wisdom and philosophy associated with Lord Shiva, explaining the deity’s many facets, from destroyer to protector.

Shiva to Shankara

This book is all about the origin of shiva with artifacts of Indus Valley civilization and stories of the past. Devdutt explores the layers of meanings embedded in Shiva's linga.

Leader

In this book, Pattanaik touches upon the difference between winning and being right and combines mythology with modern leadership principles, drawing lessons from Indian epics.

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