Why is Shiva represented by a sexual symbol, asks a new book by Devdutt Pattanaik in English Mythological Stories PDF Home Books English Books Mythological Stories Books Why is Shiva represented by a sexual symbol, asks a new book Why is Shiva represented by a sexual symbol, asks a new book by Devdutt Pattanaik in English Mythological Stories (61) 2.8k 8k Why Is Shiva Represented By A Sexual Symbol, Asks A New Book - Devdutt Pattanaik ‘Hindus have long been embarrassed by Shiva’s phallic representation.’ Hinduism is not a static religion. It has evolved with history. In its earlier form, it was ...Read Moreas the Vedic religion, a religion of a pastoral people, commonly identified as the Aryans. Their primary religious activity involved invoking a primal abstract force known as Brahman through a ritual known as yagna to satisfy various material aspirations. Hymns were chanted and offerings made into a fire altar in the quest for fertility and power. That the ritual involved no permanent shrine suggests its followers were a nomadic people. Read Less Read Full Story Listen Download on Mobile More Interesting Options English Short Stories English Spiritual Stories English Novel Episodes English Motivational Stories English Classic Stories English Children Stories English Humour stories English Magazine English Poems English Travel stories English Women Focused English Drama English Love Stories English Detective stories English Social Stories English Adventure Stories English Human Science English Philosophy English Health English Biography English Cooking Recipe English Letter English Horror Stories English Film Reviews English Mythological Stories English Book Reviews English Thriller English Science-Fiction English Business English Sports English Animals English Astrology English Science English Anything Devdutt Pattanaik Follow