![]() But Shakti was a female Goddess eons and eons elder than Indra, and she was revered as mother Goddess. Main antagonists are Indra & Indra's wife Sachi.īeing the king of Devas, Indra wanted unparalleled fame after three principal male Gods. The main protagonist is Shakti and her various forms (Ushas, Durga & Kali). Anuja has taken this fact to show if this inequality applied Goddess Shakti, how she would respond. But in general, women were never considered equal to men. In India, Mother Goddess (we may call her Jagdamba, Amba, Aadhya-Shakti, Prakriti) is worshiped as the divine force that fuels the world. "Shakti" brings completely different paradigm of Hindu mythology to readers. I would say it is a literary treasure, which proves Anuja's prowess as the wordsmith. "Shakti - The Divine Feminine" by Anuja Chandramouli is the masterpiece of the mythological saga on the female goddess. She is a student of classical dance and Yoga. This happily married, mother of two little girls, lives in Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu. According to Chandramouli, her work with youngsters in the rural belt helping them improve their Spoken English and Writing skills has been wonderfully satisfying and enriching. Her motivational speeches have also been well received. ![]() Her latest book is Ganga: The Constant Goddess.Īn accomplished orator, she regularly conducts workshops on Creative Writing, Story Telling and Mythology in schools, colleges and various other platforms. Her books on Kartikeya, Padmavati and Prithviraj Chauhan have been very successful. Her epic fantasies called Yama’s Lieutenant and its sequel has received an overwhelming response. Currently all three books are being translated into Hindi, Marathi, Gujarathi and Bengali, a real achievement for one so young. Kamadeva: The God of Desire and Shakti: The Divine Feminine are her other bestsellers. Her highly acclaimed debut novel, Arjuna: Saga of a Pandava Warrior-Prince, was named by Amazon India as one of the top 5 books in the Indian Writing category for the year 2013. Witty and laced with sarcasm, it is a refreshing change from the heavy language of mythological textsĭraws analogies with the modern-day situation of women and contains a powerful message of woman empowermentĪnuja Chandramouli is a bestselling Indian author and New Age Indian Classicist. One of the few explorations of the story of the Mother Goddess, Shakti Retold in modern language, this book humanizes the gods Witty, engaging and thought-provoking, Shakti: The Feminine Divine will force readers to re-evaluate everything they know about the gods and goddesses and inspire all to embrace the Shakti within. In this captivating narrative, explore the contrasting facets of the sacred feminine experience her awesome power, forged on the flames of love and hate and watch her teach the male-dominated pantheon a lesson in compassion. Yet she is also Shakti, beloved of all, who, when united with Shiva, restores balance to the universe. ![]() ![]() As Kali, the fearsome dark goddess, she delights in chaos. As Durga, the invincible warrior, she defeats the savage Mahishasura, whom none of the male gods could vanquish. As Usas, the enchanting goddess of the dawn, she is loved passionately and hated fiercely, leading to a horrific tragedy. She is the Mother Goddess, Mahamaya the enchantress, the supreme consciousness, the pure source from which all creation emerges and to whom all must eventually return. Lose yourself in Maya, the divine game of the Goddess!
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