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Jaya: An Illustrated Retelling of the Mahabharata Hardcover – Illustrated, 16 August 2010

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Jaya: An Illustrated Retelling Of The Mahabharata has the whole epic, which was originally known as Jaya, condensed into a tiny capsule in this book. Other than retelling the interesting parts of the Mahabharata, what makes this book a favourite among the readers is Pattanaik rendering of the various local folklores and tales that are associated with the epic, which have been presented in a whole new genre. With a master stroke, the author has elaborated the storyline by including lesser known folklore stories of the epic, while keeping intact its original form and style.

The book has been divided into 108 chapters and has vivid illustrations along with 250 simple line drawings painted by Pattanaik himself. Besides infusing the different tales from local versions of the epic, the author has also added folk arts aspects picked up from 'Yakshagana’ in Karnataka, 'Terukuttu’ in Tamil Nadu and 'Pandavani’ in Chattisgarh to blend with the narrative.

Stories of Barbareek, Aravan, Astika, Madhavi and Jaimini form a special portion of this book. Other than this, Pattanaik has also introduced some intriguing ongoing traditions, like the worship of Draupadi in temples of Tamil Nadu.

Along with this, a whole section has been devoted to the Kurukshetra war described on the basis of descriptive astronomical information. By infusing these interesting details along with the various local versions of the epic, the author has attempted to create a pan-Indian version of the epic that has, since times immemorial, helped in shaping the culture and history of the whole country.

Published by Penguin, this book may be a great choice for those intrigued to know about the religious and cultural intricacies of the country as well as those who are reading the epic for the first time.

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Devdutt Pattanaik: A doctor by training, a marketing manager by profession and a mythologist by passion, Devdutt Pattanaik wears many hats. Apart from travelling extensively giving lectures on different topics ranging between relevance of sacred stories and the importance of rituals and symbols in modern times, Devdutt Pattanaik has also written numerous books including Devi: An Introduction, 7 Secrets of Hindu Calendar Art and Symbols and Rituals from the Heart of the Subcontinent to name a few.

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The book is an easy read, captures the gist of the story, and takes interesting detours that not commonly seen in the standard canon. The book highlights and celebrates what we may find weird by modern mores. So far so good. --Arun Vasan Nov 3, 2012

I had always thought of reading and knowing the Mahabharata but somehow I just couldn't sit down and go through the traditional one. That is when I stumbled upon JAYA. And grateful as I am, this book is for all those who just want to know that little something about our culture and beliefs. The work put in by the author in gathering the facts will leave you absolutely stunned and once you are done with it you would feel like acting like an expert on hindu Mythology.....!!! Really it is that good...... So go ahead and grab your copy..... do not borrow it but Buy it..... it is one of the must ha… --Siddhartha Sharma Sep 28, 2011

This has to be one of the best books on Mahabharat. The best part of book is it is impartial and factual. Also every chapter end with few bullet points, trying to connect events and customs in story, with probable prevailing customes in reality around that period. It interprets Mahabharat not just as a stoy, but also from a rational point of view. A Must-Read ! --Parth Pooniwala Sep 22, 2013

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Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik is a medical doctor by training, a marketing manager by profession and a mythologist by passion. He lectures extensively on the relevance of sacred stories, symbols and rituals in modern times. His books include 7 Secrets of Hindu Calendar Art, Shiva: An Introduction, Vishnu: An Introduction, Devi: An Introduction, Hanuman: An Introduction, Lakshmi: An Introduction, Krishna: An Introduction, Shiva to Shankara: Decoding the Phallic Symbol, Goddesses in India, Man Who Was a Woman and Other Queer Tales from Hindu Lore and Indian Mythology: Stories, Symbols and Rituals from the Heart of the Subcontinent.

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Item Weight : 450 g
Hardcover : 372 pages
ISBN-10 : 014310425X
ISBN-13 : 978-0143104254
Product Dimensions : 3.18 x 17.78 x 22.86 cm
Publisher : Penguin India (16 August 2010)
Language: : English

Best Sellers Rank: #1,485 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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- #28 in Myths, Legends & Sagas
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santoshsurendra

Not a good author. Not a book to read if this is your first reading of the great epic.

Reviewed in India on 25 December 2018

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Makes many scathing remarks with a vivid imagination of his own. Not a great authority of the epic. Makes many naive assertions like the Yadavas were influenced by Alexander (300 BC) and the Greeks in their 'democracy' like administration Whereas the epic is much older.
Associates Avial to Tamilnadu whereas it is a staple in Kerala.
Makes many compromising statements about many Rishis and Kings.

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KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN JAYA & VIJAYA: YOU WILL UNDERSTAND MAHABHARATA

Reviewed in India on 28 April 2019

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THIS BOOK REVIEW IS ONLY BASED ON MY FEELINGS DURING READING THE BOOK. IT DOES NOT INTENT TO HURT ANYONE’S FEELINGS, AND DOES NOT MEANT TO COMPARE WITH ANY OTHER REVIEWER’S FEELINGS.
Mahabharata:::::: The greatest epic of all time. “It is an ancient Hindu epic where

A son renounces sex so that his old father can remarry
A Daughter is a prize in an archery contest
A teacher demands half a kingdom as his tuition fee
A student is turned away because of his caste
A mother asks her sons to share a wife
A father curses his son-in-law to be old and impotent
A husband lets another man make his wife pregnant………… D.Pattanaik”
When Mahabharata was first written it was known as Jaya. Then with the passage of time, it evolved through Vijaya, Bharata, and finally, Mahabharata, containing 100,000 verses. The length of the epic is so long that a total sum of verses of Greek Epic Illiad and Oddessey is less than it. Drama, Melodrama, Poem, Wisdom, Whitt, war, jealousy godly works everything is contained in the Mahabharata. Some historians even say that it is based on true events.

Not only this, the Mahabharata contains the greatest Hindu literature the Geeta, words from God. The whole story of the Mahabharata is based on DEEDs or KARMA. Whatever you do whether intentionally or unintentionally, you have to face the consequences. There is no getting away from this cycle. And when you win this cycle of victory and failure, you will win the Spiritual Freedom, Jaya.

As per the author, when one understands the true nature of Dharma, the idea of Jaya & Vijaya, then he will be finally able to understand the Mahabharata.

I’ve read the Mahabharata several times before & so did the Geeta. But reading this retelling gave me another idea of how to see the world. It’s not just a story. It’s a SEA of KNOWLEDGE and WISDOM.

But speaking of the cons, I personally didn’t like the illustrations. It looked like cartoonish to me.

And finally, My Rating is 4.0/5.0.

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Namrata Thakur

An interesting take on Mahabharata. Loved it!

Reviewed in India on 18 March 2017

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I liked how the writer has not blindly sided with pandavas and has shown both the good and bad sides to their story. All in all, the book leaves you with a question or an answer about dharma. A must read!

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Don't be ignorant

Mahabharata : The world's greatest epic

Reviewed in India on 29 August 2019

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Jaya, An illustrated retelling of the Mahabharata is written in a candid way by the author. In fact within few hundred pages the writer unravelled the mystery of the world's greatest epic, The Mahabharata.

So, let's start with some basic questions.

What is Mahabharata? Who was the author of this epic? Why he named his tale as Jaya, not Vijaya? Who were the Pandavas? Who were the Kauravas? And what we can learn from this great epic?

Mahabharata is the world's largest epic, in its present form it contains eighteen chapters and thousands of verses. It tells us about the story of the Pandavas, the Kauravas, and the other important kings who were once ruled the great land known as the bharata-varsha.

The author of this great epic was Krishna Dwaipayana aka Veda Vyasa.

Veda Vyasa named his tale as 'Jaya', because there are two kinds of victories. One is Vijaya, the material victory, other is Jaya, the spiritual victory. In the former there is a loser. And in the latter there are no losers. That's why he named his composition as Jaya, also known as the Mahabharata.

The Pandavas were the son of Pandu, kunti and madri. The name of the five Pandavas are as follows - Yudhishtira, Bhima, Arjun, Nakul and Sahadev.

The Pandavas were born by using the ancient Indian concept of 'Niyog'.

The sons of Dhritarashtra and Gandhari, were called the Kauravas. They had in total hundred sons and one daughter named as Dusshala.

We can learn lots of things from the Mahabharata. The latter is also known as the complete epic. In this epic, Veda Vyasa covered all the four aspects of human existence, Dharma (social conduct), Artha (economic activities), Kama (Pleasurable pursuits) and moksha (Spiritual activities). And by covering all these aspects of life, Veda Vyasa told us about our limitations and as well as how we can triumph over those limitations which stops us from being able to achieve our full potential.

Before reading this book I suggest you to read, The Ramayana and afterwards read The Mahabharata.

I will end with these lines :-

Jaya and Vijaya are the twins and the doorkeepers of vaikuntha, the abode of God. The meaning of their name is 'victory'. Find the difference between Jaya and Vijaya, and you will unravel the mystery of the world's greatest epic, The Mahabharata.

My Ratings : ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)

I hope you like this, Thanks for reading, Jai Hind.

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Arghya Chakraborty

Insightful retelling of The Mahabharata...A must read

Reviewed in India on 4 April 2019

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Devdutt Pattanaik is a renowned mythologist from India, whose books have allowed us to rediscover our immensely rich culture with its wonderful variety of myths.

Of his best books, JAYA stands at the very top. It is, as the sub title hints at, a retelling of the great Indian epic The Mahabharata.

Pros ~ 1. It is NOT a biased retelling, unlike many of its kind. It brings to you almost all the prevailing narratives of the same story which helps you to form a better understanding of the characters as well as events.

2. Episodes are narrated in small chunks which make the reading process an enjoyable one.

3. Every chapter has a box at the end explaining various aspects of the things just discussed in that very chapter.

4. Lively illustratrations are a bonus.

Cons ~ I haven't found one.

Do yourself a favour and READ this book. It will be worth your time. 🙂

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N. A. Kanianthara

The most beautiful book I have ever read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 May 2017

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The most beautiful book I have ever read. It took me on an emotional roller coaster, and had the most brilliant ending and numerous life lessons.

This is one book I plan to read every year, for the rest of my life.

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Recommended!!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 August 2017

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Fabulous read! Recommended!!!

Alexandra

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 March 2018

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Loved it! A very nice and easier approach to the epic Mahabharata. For everybody!

Prajesh Joshi

Great for South Asians who grew up abroad

Reviewed in Canada on 21 August 2018

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So for me personally, I grew up in North America without much religious upbringing about Hinduism or Hindu culture. I just knew I was born a Hindu, and my parents are originally from the Indian subcontinent.

This book was truly a great introduction about the Hindu mythology for me. The book is divided into 18 parts, and the whole first part is used to outline certain laws and ancestral stories that play a contextual role later on into the story.

I loved this book! It's not heavy on Hindi jargon, and if there is no English translation/substitution for the word, it provides a nice, simple explanation of what they are. The notes at the end of each chapter also help to make sense of the story, and how they have different versions of that same story in certain parts of India, Nepal, Indonesia, etc. And they also provide cool cultural, social, or historical details about the story which was really cool!

So, if you're a white-washed south asian growing up in the US/UK/Canada, and want to learn more about Hindu mythology without much Hindi jargon, I would 100% recommend this book!

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Pierre A. Beauchamp

IT'S BETTER ON PAPER!

Reviewed in Canada on 4 July 2015

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Just a quick footnote -- unlike the Kindle version, the paperback version has a front flap that states "Richly illustrated... by the author". I liked the book so much on Kindle that I bought the paper version to reread it one day. So it was only recently that I discovered just how talented Dr. Pattanaik really is! And the pictures are larger on paper, therefore more detailed. What a joy! I am wondering now just how much I have missed on Kindle by not viewing the paper versions. That's all!

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