The Man from the Egg by Sudha Murty

Discover the Magical World of Hindu Mythology with Sudha Murty

About the Book

The Man from the Egg is a beautiful collection of stories about the Hindu Trinity, Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. Sudha Murty brings together fascinating tales of the most powerful gods from the ancient world, written in a way that even young children can enjoy and understand. This book is a wonderful gift for anyone who wants to explore Indian mythology in a simple, engaging style.

About the Author

Sudha Murty was born in 1950 in Shiggaon, north Karnataka. She is an author, philanthropist, educator, public speaker and engineer who completed her master’s in computer science from IISc, Bangalore. She is the founder of Infosys Foundation and a bestselling author with more than three hundred titles to her name. Her books have been loved by millions of readers across India and beyond.

Who Is This Book For?

This book is perfect for children aged 8 and above, teenagers, and adults who love Indian mythology and folklore. Sudha Murty uses simple language so that people from all generations can read her books. If you want to introduce your child to the rich world of Hindu mythology in a fun and easy way, this is the book to start with.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Is The Man from the Egg suitable for young children? Yes, absolutely. The book is written in simple, clear English that kids aged 8 and above can easily read and enjoy. Parents have noted that their 11-year-old children loved it, and Sudha Murty’s language is simple yet captivating. It is a great book to read together as a family.

Q2. What mythology topics does this book cover? The book covers lesser-known tales about the Holy Trinity of Hindu mythology: Brahma the creator, Vishnu the preserver and Shiva the destroyer. It also touches on folk tales, the stories behind sacred places in India and why certain natural things in the world exist as they do today.

Q3. Is this book part of a series by Sudha Murty? Yes. The Man from the Egg is the second book in Sudha Murty’s series on Indian mythology, the first being The Serpent’s Revenge: Unusual Tales from the Mahabharata. Each book in the series stands on its own, so you can start with any one and enjoy it fully.

Q4. What makes this mythology book different from others? At the end of every tale, Sudha Murty lists the place in India with its current geographic location and name where the incident happened or from where the folk tale has been taken. This unique touch connects the ancient stories to real places you can visit today, making it both educational and magical at the same time.