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My Hanuman Chalisa

Written by: Devdutt Pattnaik
Narrated by: Kaushik Ramachandran
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Reflecting on one of Hinduism’s most popular prayers for positive energy

Acclaimed mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik demystifies the Hanuman Chalisa for the contemporary listener. His unique approach makes the ancient hymn accessible.

Every time we experience negativity in the world and within ourselves, every time we encounter jealousy, rage and frustration, manifesting as violation and violence, we hear or read the Hanuman Chalisa. Composed over 400 years ago by Tulsidas, its simple words in Awadhi, a dialect of Hindi, and its simple metre musically and very potently evoke the mythology, history and mystery of Hanuman, the much-loved Hindu deity through whom Vedic wisdom reached the masses. As verse follows verse, our frightened, crumpled mind begins to expand with knowledge and insight, and our faith in humanity, both within and without, is restored.

©2017 Devdutt Pattanaik (P)2018 Audible, Inc.

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Hanuman chalisa 360 degree!

It was mentioned about a PDF, but couldn't find. Routine chanting of Hanuman chalisa will surely be more involved and meaningful task now.
The pronounciation of non English parts could be corrected.
Excellent account of very popular verses! Compliments!

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Good Book to get the basics on Hanuman Chalisa

Simple book for quick concepts. but some deep philosophies were difficult to understand. narrative was flat and monotonous and could be improved.

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Awesome

I have grown up listings to Hanuman Chalis and now to know the meaning of it feels very nice!!!!

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Really good understanding

A really insightful understanding of hanuman chalisa. Well researched piece from Devdutt. The rendition of Doha could have been more Awadhi like. This has helped me to memorise the chalisa by providing rationale and understanding of what the chaupai says. Kudos!!

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thank you audible

once won't be enough, will have to listen to it multiple times. looking for more titles...

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Wonderful book marred by terrible narration

Dr Pattanaik, as in most of his books, reveals solid insights elevating the apparently commonplace Hanuman Chalisa into a portal of high Vedic learning. Sadly, the narrator is unbelievably amateurish in his reading. With a flat tone, weird accent and garbled pronunciations (he mispronounces literally every non-english word from the name of the Vedas to even the author's name!!), the narrator takes all the joy out of listening. Amazon #Audible should improve the quality of narrators being brought onboard for widely read authors like Devdutt Pattanaik.

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refreshing reinterpretation

While the content of the book is based on the old text of Hanuman Chalisa, it has been beautifully reinterpreted, in a fairly objective, philosophical manner to make it relevant to regards. It does not expect one to be religious even spiritual to connect with the learnings from the book.

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Excellent...

I am out of words to describe the magnificent work done in composing this book.

Marvellous... Superb... Outstanding....

I have become a fan of you Mr. Payback, after hearing this audio book.

Keep up the good work.

God bless you always.

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Amazing

Superb interpretation to our beloved chalisa. Post listening to this book ones recitation of the same will never be the same again . Simply amazing !!!!

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Pathetic pronouncition, killed the charm of avadhi verse

Could have used someone who had a better hindi. Performer has killed the charm of the chalisa

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