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# The Book of Shiva

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Review: One of my favorite books, it's for all people - Oh, this book is a beautiful little gem. I've yet to find anything of such a quality as this, other than The Goodly Spellbook. Contrary to what another reviewer said, you do not have to know the first thing about Hinduism to understand this book. It may not even help - this is about Shiva, not the entire whole buffet of Hinduism. Just get yourself a pretty basic understanding of the symbols of pagan myth and you should be good to go. I've studied the mythologies of many different pre-Christian cultures, and if you do some of that, the complex myth of Shiva will make more sense to you (if you're having trouble at all!). You'll see the sheer, fascinating beauty of this and just how much this God encompasses. My copy of this book was an Indian import, and even had the little price sticker on it. The cover is one of those neat little flatap jobs, which just adds to its charm and makes it look like it's got a dust jacket. I really love this book, and wish I'd had it sooner. I love it so much. There's everything you could want to know about Shiva in here, from a Shaivite perspective. If you're looking for a conservative, racist, do-it-my-way-you-need-to-become-Indian-screw-your-culture book, this is not for you. If you're looking for something that just... speaks Shiva, dripping off every page... this book is for you. There's no rules in coming to Shiva. There's no rules in this book. You do the math.
Review: Terrific Book on Shiva - Recently, I've developed an interest in Shiva. I purchased this book to get an overview of his myths and character. Let me tell you, I wasn't disappointed. The book is slim at roughly 120 pages, but each page is packed with information. It's the kind of book you go to again and again because there will surely always be something more to take from it. The first few chapters describe Shiva's aspects, along with Shiva-Shakti. The next few chapters talk about some of his famous stories, using them as a backdrop to describe Shiva's various polarities. Shiva is creator, preserver, and destroyer. He is a refuge and he is a terrifying god. Gokhale's writing skillfully brings all these aspects together into a coherent whole without cheapening Shiva, Hinduism, or Hindu culture in general, like too many other books on the subject do. The last couple of chapters are devoted to talking about linga worship and the different sects of Shaivism. The very last chapter contains a few excerpts of exceptionally beautiful poetry devoted to the blue-throated god. You'll need basic knowledge of Hindu concepts to understand parts of this book. Despite that, I still highly recommend the Book of Shiva.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | 0143419897 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,066,182 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #8,007 in Hinduism (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (37) |
| Dimensions  | 4.75 x 0.5 x 7.25 inches |
| Edition  | Reprint |
| ISBN-10  | 9780143419891 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0143419891 |
| Item Weight  | 3.53 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 132 pages |
| Publication date  | March 6, 2013 |
| Publisher  | Penguin Global |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of my favorite books, it's for all people
*by V***C on February 20, 2015*

Oh, this book is a beautiful little gem. I've yet to find anything of such a quality as this, other than The Goodly Spellbook. Contrary to what another reviewer said, you do not have to know the first thing about Hinduism to understand this book. It may not even help - this is about Shiva, not the entire whole buffet of Hinduism. Just get yourself a pretty basic understanding of the symbols of pagan myth and you should be good to go. I've studied the mythologies of many different pre-Christian cultures, and if you do some of that, the complex myth of Shiva will make more sense to you (if you're having trouble at all!). You'll see the sheer, fascinating beauty of this and just how much this God encompasses. My copy of this book was an Indian import, and even had the little price sticker on it. The cover is one of those neat little flatap jobs, which just adds to its charm and makes it look like it's got a dust jacket. I really love this book, and wish I'd had it sooner. I love it so much. There's everything you could want to know about Shiva in here, from a Shaivite perspective. If you're looking for a conservative, racist, do-it-my-way-you-need-to-become-Indian-screw-your-culture book, this is not for you. If you're looking for something that just... speaks Shiva, dripping off every page... this book is for you. There's no rules in coming to Shiva. There's no rules in this book. You do the math.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Terrific Book on Shiva
*by D***A on March 28, 2013*

Recently, I've developed an interest in Shiva. I purchased this book to get an overview of his myths and character. Let me tell you, I wasn't disappointed. The book is slim at roughly 120 pages, but each page is packed with information. It's the kind of book you go to again and again because there will surely always be something more to take from it. The first few chapters describe Shiva's aspects, along with Shiva-Shakti. The next few chapters talk about some of his famous stories, using them as a backdrop to describe Shiva's various polarities. Shiva is creator, preserver, and destroyer. He is a refuge and he is a terrifying god. Gokhale's writing skillfully brings all these aspects together into a coherent whole without cheapening Shiva, Hinduism, or Hindu culture in general, like too many other books on the subject do. The last couple of chapters are devoted to talking about linga worship and the different sects of Shaivism. The very last chapter contains a few excerpts of exceptionally beautiful poetry devoted to the blue-throated god. You'll need basic knowledge of Hindu concepts to understand parts of this book. Despite that, I still highly recommend the Book of Shiva.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Informative
*by B***B on January 15, 2020*

Love this book

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