LAKSHMI The Goddess of Wealth and Fortune (An Introduction)

DETAILS : 

• Author : Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vakils Feffer & Simons Ltd
  
• Publication date : 1 January 2002
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 110 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8187111585
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8187111580
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 550 g

ABOUT THE BOOK 

Lakshmi: The Goddess of Wealth and Fortune is an accessible and insightful introduction to one of the most popular deities in the Hindu pantheon. Written by Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik, the book moves beyond the image of the goddess on a calendar to explore the profound psychological and sociological concepts she represents.

Pattanaik explains that Lakshmi is not just about money (currency); she is about "Aisvarya" (splendor) and "Shraddha" (faith). He uses his signature style—pairing ancient stories with modern management metaphors—to explain why she is "fickle" (Chanchala) and why she must always be invited, never grabbed.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik is India’s most famous mythologist. A medical doctor by training, he turned to mythology to bridge the gap between ancient wisdom and modern life. He has written over 50 books and is credited with making Indian mythology "cool" and relevant for the corporate world. His work focuses on the subjective truth (myths) that governs cultures, rather than just objective history.