• ISBN13: 9789353332303
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject: N/A
• Publisher: Rupa Publications
• Publisher Imprint: Rupa Publications
• Publication Date: January 18, 2023
• Pages: 210
• Original Price: INR 295.0
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 209 grams
• BISAC Subject(s): General

It is a popular belief that the Ramayana is idealistic, while the Mahabharata is realistic. Yet these two epics have identical building blocks, identical themes, and identical history.In this ground-breaking book, Devdutt Pattanaik, India's most popular mythologist, explores the similarities and dissimilarities between the two epics in a 'playful analysis' accompanied by his signature illustrations. Whether it is the family structure, forest exile, or war, the comparison between the two epics proves a startling point-the Mahabharata is in fact a reaction to the events in the Ramayana.Ideas in this book are distributed over 56 chapters. In temple ritual, Vishnu is offered 8 different meals daily, different on all seven days of the week-56 dishes in all. May each chapter serve as a mouth-watering offering to the Vishnu within you.