{"product_id":"sati-savitri","title":"Sati Savitri","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSati Savitri by Devdutt Pattanaik | Feminist Stories from Indian Mythology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSati Savitri: And Other Feminist Stories They Don't Tell You\u003c\/strong\u003e by Devdutt Pattanaik revisits stories from Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain traditions through the lens of women's agency, personal choice, hierarchy, duty, and liberation. By bringing lesser-known narratives alongside familiar mythological ideas, the book explores the long-standing tensions between social expectations and individual freedom in Indian thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book examines how Indian mythology contains stories that reflect both patriarchal expectations and women who refuse to be defined entirely by them. Pattanaik explores the concept of \u003cstrong\u003edharma\u003c\/strong\u003e and considers how ideas about duty, hierarchy, choice, and freedom have been expressed through different mythological traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing on Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain narratives, the book highlights women who question established expectations, make independent choices, and shape their own paths. These stories provide a wider perspective on the representation of women in Indian mythology and reveal that ancient narratives can contain multiple, sometimes conflicting, ideas about gender and social order.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThrough accessible commentary and mythological storytelling, Pattanaik connects these narratives with contemporary discussions about feminism, equality, autonomy, and identity while encouraging readers to consider the cultural and philosophical meanings behind the stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You’ll Discover\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWomen in Indian mythology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explore stories featuring women who exercise agency and make choices for themselves.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePatriarchy and hierarchy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Examine narratives and ideas that reflect traditional expectations surrounding women's roles and social order.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDharma and personal choice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consider the tension between prescribed duties and the freedom to define one's own path.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHindu, Buddhist, and Jain traditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover women's stories drawn from several major Indian religious and philosophical traditions.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeminist perspectives:\u003c\/strong\u003e Revisit familiar myths through questions of equality, autonomy, identity, and women's agency.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMyth and social values:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explore how mythology can reflect competing ideas about society, gender, responsibility, and freedom.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiberation and self-definition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reflect on the idea that freedom and spiritual liberation can be connected with questioning limiting identities and expectations.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLesser-known narratives:\u003c\/strong\u003e Encounter stories and perspectives that can broaden conventional understandings of Indian mythology.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders interested in Indian mythology and Hindu philosophy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThose exploring women in mythology and feminist interpretations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStudents of gender studies, religion, and cultural history\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders interested in Buddhism, Jainism, and Indian philosophical traditions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFans of Devdutt Pattanaik\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders who enjoy comparative mythology and thought-provoking nonfiction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You’ll Love This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSati Savitri\u003c\/strong\u003e encourages readers to look beyond a single interpretation of Indian mythology and consider the different ideas about women's roles, duty, freedom, and choice contained within its stories. Devdutt Pattanaik brings lesser-known narratives to the foreground while connecting them with contemporary questions about gender and individual autonomy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor readers interested in the intersection of mythology, philosophy, culture, and feminism, this paperback offers a thought-provoking exploration of how ancient stories can contain both established social expectations and powerful examples of women defining their own paths.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Devdutt Pattanaik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54604219253011,"sku":"BY13.6048","price":380.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/4494\/6707\/files\/SatiSavitri_1.webp?v=1787559750","url":"https:\/\/booksandyou.in\/products\/sati-savitri","provider":"Books and You","version":"1.0","type":"link"}