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She roared. She meditated. She fed the world. She moved mountains. She is in you. Meet six of the most extraordinary women in Hindu mythology - goddesses whose stories have been told for thousands of years, and whose wisdom has never been more needed than today. In Shakti: Stories of Strong Women from Hindu Mythology, young readers discover six timeless tales brought to life for a new generation: Durga, who faced the unconquerable and smiled. Saraswati, who gave the world its voice - and showed a shy girl how to find her own. Parvati, who meditated for years in the Himalayas until even the gods took notice. Lakshmi, who quietly walked away - and taught the world that gratitude is everything. Annapoorna, who fed a hungry god and reminded us that nourishment is sacred. Ganga, who came down from heaven because one child refused to stop believing. Each story is rooted in authentic Hindu scripture and told with warmth, wonder, and honesty - for girls who are learning what it means to be brave, to speak up, to keep going, and to care deeply. With illustrated pages, thoughtful reflection questions, and a closing lesson in each chapter, Shakti is a book girls will return to again and again - and a gift that connects them to a lineage of extraordinary women who have been waiting to meet them. The goddess was never far away. She was always inside you.