Devi: The Devi Bhagavatam Retold

Devi: The Devi Bhagavatam Retold by Ramesh Menon is a modern retelling of the ancient Hindu scripture, Devi Bhagavata Purana, also known as ?the old book of the goddess.? It is a vital text in Indian mythology and an important part of the Shakta tradition of Hinduism, which describes the Devi as the supreme being and the foundation of the universe. The original Purana, written in Bengali, consists of 318 chapters and 18,000 verses that praise the Goddess and provide detailed instructions for her worship and rituals such as Durga Puja.

Ramesh Menon?s version condenses this vast scripture into an accessible narrative, bringing out the spiritual depth and mythological richness of the original. The book narrates the legends of the Goddess in her many forms ? Durga, Kali, Shakti, and Saraswati ? and includes stories of the sage Vyasa, his son Suka, and the Devi?s battles with demons like Rakthabija and Mahishasura.