{"product_id":"rudra-the-idea-of-shiva","title":"Rudra: The Idea of Shiva by Nilima Chitgopekar","description":"\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"177\" data-start=\"125\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"175\" data-start=\"130\"\u003eBook Summary — \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"662\" data-start=\"178\"\u003eThis engaging exploration of Lord Shiva reconstructs His multifaceted persona through the intimate perspectives of mythic companions—\u003cstrong data-end=\"344\" data-start=\"311\"\u003eVishnu, Sati, Daksha, Parvati\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-end=\"361\" data-start=\"350\"\u003eGanesha\u003c\/strong\u003e—who each offer their own interpretations, praises, criticisms, and rationalizations of Shiva’s nature. Through their diverse voices, Nilima Chitgopekar presents a god who embodies \u003cstrong data-end=\"555\" data-start=\"542\"\u003eparadoxes\u003c\/strong\u003e—as reclusive yet accessible, adored yet feared, fallible yet divine. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.exoticindiaart.com\/book\/details\/rudra-idea-of-shiva-ihk087\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.exoticindiaart.com\/book\/details\/rudra-idea-of-shiva-ihk087\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe narrative weaves together \u003cstrong data-end=\"742\" data-start=\"694\"\u003ehistory, philosophy, anthropology, and faith\u003c\/strong\u003e, tracing how centuries of belief and practice shaped Shiva’s evolving identity—from the Vedic Rudra to the universally revered Mahadeva. This exploration helps uncover why Shiva holds such profound appeal: a unifying figure rooted in simple devotion yet reflecting the rich diversity of Hindu thought. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1366\" data-start=\"1084\"\u003eReaders and critics alike have lauded the book’s imaginative method and scholarly depth. One reviewer described it as “excellent,” appreciating how it blends myth and theological insight while letting the divine characters speak for themselves. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/en\/book\/show\/8480513?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/en\/book\/show\/8480513?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1371\" data-start=\"1368\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1421\" data-start=\"1373\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1419\" data-start=\"1378\"\u003eAbout the Author — \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1855\" data-start=\"1422\"\u003eDr. \u003cstrong data-end=\"1448\" data-start=\"1426\"\u003eNilima Chitgopekar\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at Jesus and Mary College, University of Delhi, and a renowned expert in Hindu studies. She has authored numerous works on Shiva and the divine feminine, including \u003cem data-end=\"1715\" data-start=\"1668\"\u003eShakti: An Exploration of the Divine Feminine\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-end=\"1736\" data-start=\"1717\"\u003eThe Book of Durga\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-end=\"1788\" data-start=\"1738\"\u003eThe Reluctant Family Man: Shiva in Everyday Life\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-end=\"1816\" data-start=\"1794\"\u003eEncountering Śivaism\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2189\" data-start=\"1857\"\u003eA recipient of prestigious fellowships—from the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies and the Charles Wallace India Trust, among others—Chitgopekar has lectured globally, featured in BBC documentaries and radio programs, and developed online courses to broaden public engagement with Hindu mythology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-header a-expander-partial-collapse-header\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45160073330874,"sku":"2U53NVBWH-Used","price":19.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/NilimaChitgopekar.jpg?v=1774506066","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/rudra-the-idea-of-shiva","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}