About the author
Devdutt Pattanaik is an Indian mythologist, writer, illustrator, and speaker known for explaining the relevance of Indian and World mythology in modern times, especially in management, leadership, and culture. A medical doctor by qualification, with a 15-year career in the healthcare and pharma industries, he has written over 50 books and 1,500 newspaper columns on these topics. His popular books including Jaya: An Illustrated Retelling of the Mahabharata, Business Sutra, and Escape the Bakasura Trap: Let Contentment Fuel Your Growth. His TV shows include Devlok with Devdutt Pattanaik and Business Sutra. He also consults organisations and media on art, cultural heritage, storytelling and Indian Knowledge Systems. == Early life and education == Devdutt Pattanaik was born and raised in Mumbai. His mother is Sabitri Pattanaik & father is Prafulla Kumar Pattanaik. He spent his childhood and student life in Chembur, Mumbai. He went to Our Lady of Perpetual Succour High School in Chembur, and graduated in medicine (M.B.B.S.) from Grant Medical College, Mumbai, he subsequently obtained a diploma in Comparative Mythology from Mumbai University.
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💬 What our editors say about Devdutt Pattanaik's books
“While this volume beautifully illuminates the spiritual narratives often lost in modern instruction, it may not suit those seeking purely anatomical guides or secular fitness advice. The focus on cyclical existence and liberation…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Yoga Mythology: 64 Asanas and Their Stories
“Pattanaik provides a compelling counter-narrative to Western interpretations, illuminating the distinctive nature of Hindu spirituality through ninety-nine foundational myths. The comparison with Abrahamic, Egyptian, Greek, and…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Indian Mythology: Tales, Symbols, and Rituals from the Heart of the Subcontinent (Original)
“This volume offers a compelling synthesis of Hindu goddess lore, effectively bridging the gap between revered canonical texts and vibrant folk traditions. Pattanaik’s work is visually rich and intellectually stimulating, rescuing…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Goddess in India: The Five Faces of the Eternal Feminine (Original)
📋 Editions by Devdutt Pattanaik in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoga Mythology: 64 Asanas and Their Stories | 2022 | Llewellyn Publications | 360 | 9780738770642 |
| Indian Mythology: Tales, Symbols, and Rituals from the Heart of | 2003 | Inner Traditions Internati | 256 | 9780892818709 |
| The Goddess in India: The Five Faces of the Eternal Feminine (Or | — | Inner Traditions Internati | 176 | 9780892818075 |
