Shyam: An Illustrated Retelling Of The Bhagavata by Devdutt Pattanaik [Paperback]

This book explores profound questions about humanity, pleasure, intimacy, and divine experience, with the promise that the Bhagavata holds answers. The Bhagavata is centered around Krishna, also known as Shyam to those who find wisdom, love, and beauty in his dark complexion. It is regarded as the third great Hindu epic after the Mahabharata and Ramayana, evolving over millennia through texts like the Harivamsa, the Bhagavata Purana, and poetic songs in various regional languages. This book offers a seamless retelling of Krishna’s life, from his joyous beginnings in the butter-smeared world of playful women to his departure from the violent world of angry men.