{"product_id":"shiva-hardcover","title":"Shiva - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNilima Chitgopekar\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn the stillness of the cosmos exists a force both boundless and paradoxical: \u003ci\u003eShiva\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003eMore than a god, he is the formless essence that both creates and consumes the universe. His realms transcend time, his actions defy logic, yet within them lies a cosmic rhythm governing all beings. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eShiva: God of Gods\u003c\/i\u003e is a journey into the heart of Shaivism. With poetic depth and philosophical clarity, it traverses sacred terrain, from the thunderous stillness of Mount Kailash to Rudra's cosmic dance. The book is both a spiritual exploration and scholarly reflection, delving into the many faces of the Divine--the cultural significance of the linga, the meaning behind Shiva's images, his fierce yet loving relationship with Parvati, the symbolism of the third eye, and the wisdom found in texts such as the \u003ci\u003eShiva Sutras\u003c\/i\u003e and the Puranas. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eShiva\u003c\/i\u003e invites readers to sit in the shadow of the ultimate yogi, who holds the cosmos within his breath. Embrace the paradox, touch the infinite, and enter a world where destruction births creation and every end gives rise to a new beginning.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWell-known Indian academic and Indian religious studies expert \u003cb\u003eNilima Chitgopekar\u003c\/b\u003e has written extensively on Shiva and the goddess. She was the author of \u003ci\u003eShakti: An Exploration of the Divine Feminine\u003c\/i\u003e, published by DK, now in its third reprint. She has lectured extensively at Harvard and Oxford and has published six other books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Reluctant Family Man: Shiva in Everyday Life \u003c\/i\u003e(2019), \u003ci\u003e Rudra: The Idea of Shiva \u003c\/i\u003e(2007), \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Durga \u003c\/i\u003e(2003), \u003ci\u003e Invoking Goddesses: Gender Politics in Indian Religion \u003c\/i\u003e(2002), \u003ci\u003eand Encountering Sivaism: The Deity, The Milieu, The Entourage\u003c\/i\u003e (1998).\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 328\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.03 x 10.95 x 9.22 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 12, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52071808401709,"sku":"9798217137985","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/shiva-hardcover-3487471.webp?v=1780165386","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/shiva-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}