Jagannath: Stories Of Faith And Devotion by Smita Das Jain – Book Review

Book - Jagannath: Stories Of Faith And Devotion by Smita Das Jain
Genre - Short Stories, Spiritual Fiction, Mythology

There are books that inform us, some equip us for better living, some entertain and some deepen our faith. Smita Das Jain’s latest offering – Jagannath: Stories Of Faith And Devotion is a book that belongs to the latter.

This collection hosts 75 short stories that are drawn from Puaranas, temple chronicles and the centuries old oral traditions. Here we greet Lord Jagannath not as a deity but as family, the one who walks alongside us, a compassionate companion. The book is divided into six parts. Each part takes us through varied stories that speak of the origins of Jagannath worship, establishing Puri temple, significance of the Rath Yatra, and many other festivals that have become a part of an invincible spiritual legacy.

The story of Salebaga, the Muslim devotee of Lord Jagannath, is what stays with me. It’s a beautiful reminder how devotion transcends religion. Sincere faith is heart melting and can withstand any challenge!

What stood out for me was the simplicity of the content. Although brief yet every story is deeply moving. I found myself misty-eyed, with goosebumps.

The world is grappling with the repercussions of environmental destruction. And so when you read about the reverence these traditions and rituals show towards trees, rivers, forests, it leaves a deep imprint on you.

The book isn’t merely collection of myth and folklore, it carries warmth, sentiments; it celebrates faith, devotion, cultural unity. With every chapter I found myself reflecting on the extraordinary power of my lord and the unwavering faith of many like me! Afterall, faith is what has kept me alive in my darkest times.

Whether you are a Krishna Bhakt or simply inquisitive about the traditions of Jagannath temple, this piece of spiritual literature is for readers of all age groups.  It simply nourishes your mind, body and soul.

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