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7 Secrets of Vishnu

Oct 31, 2011 | Books.

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It is significant that the stories of Vishnu rose to prominence after the rise of Buddhism. Prior to that, Hinduism was the religion of the elite-based complex rituals known as yagna and esoteric speculations captured in texts known as the Aranyakas and the Upanishads. These seemed very distant to the common man who focused on fertility rituals, worship of plants and animals and nature.

To help readers unravel the secrets of Vishnu, the chapters have been arranged as below :

The first chapter focuses on how gender is used to explain fundamental metaphysical concepts integral to Hinduism.

The second chapter discusses the difference between man and animal.

The third and fourth chapters focus on the Devas and the Asuras, both of whom are unhappy, as one struggles with insecurity and the other with ambition.

The fifth and sixth chapters revolve around the Ramayana and Mahabharata, as man srtuggles with his humanity.

The seventh chapter is about the wisdom of letting go,with faith in renewal.

Cover Art work of ‘Murlidharan’, Krishna who plays the flute: Kerala Mural by Sasi Edavarad of ‘Dhyanasankalpam’- the open studio for murals, Calicut

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  • paras

    i have read all of your books and the best of them is the 7 secrets of vishnu . and one element which i love in your books is the illustration of indian folk paintings . amazing . bravo !!1

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  • Deepankar Sinha

    Hi Devdutt,

    Finished reading this book after reading 7 Secrets of Shiva. I have to say both books should have been one book rather than two as both of them compliment each other. Ascetic Shiva and wordly Vishnu are conveying the same things to us.

    Also, I believe that after realizing Purusha, we will have Prakriti at our bidding but there will no desire left as we would have already achieved the highest possilbe for a human being. Only people who do not see themselves as Pususha want to dominate or chase Prakriti.

    I am giving it 5/5. Worth every penny spent on it.

    Regards,
    Deepankar Sinha.

  • Nakul

    Dear Sir,

    I recently read your book 7 Secrets of Vishnu, and was floored by it. The book has changed my outlook and the way I perceive this aspect of the Brahman.However, I do have a question that i would like to ask you regarding something I read in your book. In your book you mention that Saraswati is Vishnu’s wife, whom he keeps in his tongue, while he keeps Lakshmi in his feet. I do realize that they are both forms of Purusha & Prakriti, but from a strictly mythological point of view, I have always believed that Saraswati is Brahma’s companion/consort. I would really appreciate it if you could kindly clear this confusion I have.

    Regards,
    -Nakul

  • http://devdutt.com Sandeep Kumar

    I recently started reading this book and also started translating the pages verbally to my mother. She liked it very much and would like to read it in Hindi since she doesn’t understand English that well. Do you have any translations done in Hindi?

  • Radha

    Hi Devdutt!
    Can you do a book/article on the 10 avatars of Lord Vishnu.
    Thanks!!
    Radha

  • http://reachkakarla@gmail.com Murali Kakarla

    Page 99 Last Para “Bhu-devi is the tangible form of Lakshmi. Lakshmi has another form called Sri-devi, which indicates intangible wealth.”…

    Page 100 First Picture, comment for Bhu-devi says “Bhu-devi represents intangible wealth”. Comment for Sri-devi says” Sri-devi represents tangible wealth”

    Pls fix this typo…

  • Debjani Banerji

    The book took me back to my roots. So many words that we’ve grown up with, whose meanings and history were not clear, became crystal clear after reading this book. Like Alakhi, Lakhi, why Saraswati and Lakshmi never stay together, why Lakshmi is so restless, why did Krishnaleave the flute, Why Brahma is never worshipped, etc, etc A wonderful read, taking you back to your roots. A must for all those interested in mythology and history.

  • Swati Bajaj

    Dear Sir,

    I have just completed reading 7 secrets of Vishnu.

    There is a typo error on page 207…3rd para, 9th line. The last word should read as “Kali” instead of “Treta”

  • Bharat Rane

    finished reading the book today. Quite unfortunate that there appear to be a large number of errors of interpretation, such as [1] Draupadi is the incarnation of Laxmi [it is absolutely clear that Laxmi's incarnation alongwith Krushna was Rukmini], [2] Kalpataru is the same as Parijatak, Shiv is perpetually in a resting stage and pralaya takes place only when he awakens, to name a few. All such errors appear to be your interpretations rather than what is contained in the scriptures as we have always known them. Hope someone else also has similar observations to make.

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