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Kathar Sagar, Ocean of Stories

Ocean of Stories Hindu Wisdom for Every Age
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Kathar Sagar, Ocean of Stories is a captivating collection that immerses readers in the rich sights and sounds of India through stories drawn from ancient Hindu epics, myths, and folk traditions. These timeless tales, featuring gods, goddesses, kings, sages, and fools, offer vivid dramas that convey core values such as honesty, generosity, devotion, and justice. The book also introduces unique religious and cultural observances, enhanced by vibrant colour illustrations and a helpful resources section on Hinduism.
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This book is ideal for readers of all ages interested in exploring one of the world's most ancient and varied religious traditions, including those keen on mythology, spirituality, and cultural stories from India.

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A captivating collection full of the sights and sounds of India, Kathar Sagar, Ocean of Stories is a book of stories from ancient Hindu epics, myths and folk traditions. Thousands of years in their telling and retelling, these stories invite readers of all ages to explore one of the world's most ancient and varied religious traditions.

Vivid dramas featuring gods, goddesses, kings, sages, and fools have been selected from ancient Hindu epics, myths, and folk traditions across India. The stories themselves convey key values such as honesty, generosity, devotion, and justice, and also introduce readers to unique religious and cultural observances.

Included are vibrant colour illustrations and a resources section which provides background information on Hinduism.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781558967762

Publisher: Skinner House Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 April 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Skinner House Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Shanthi Chandrasekar

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 191.0mm

Weight: 1g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Sarah Conover has written 6 books on world wisdom traditions and the spiritual education of families. Abhi Janamanchi is a third-generation member of the Brahmo Samaj, a liberal Hindu reform movement with ties to Unitarian Universalism. Shanthi Chandrasekar is a Maryland-based artist who has been drawing and painting since early childhood. She is trained in the traditional art form of Tanjore-style painting.

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