About the book: 2016 / Devdutt Pattanaik is one of the leading modern experts on mythology. His books are fascinating and easy to read. They are profusely and unusually illustrated. They are very informative, original in content and make the reader think about very important issues in life. Dealing with the various forms of God Vishnu in the Indian scriptures, Pattanaik masterfully reveals the deep philosophical and psychological ideas behind the myths, iconography and religious symbols