If it helps other people, great! I think we have a very narrow view of Hinduism today based on what the English and the Europeans translated and even those who claim to have read the original text essential regurgitate ideas that were created by European orientalists.”Īlso read: Going retro: Try heritage foods this summer I just want to draw attention to various aspects of the religion that was not brought to my notice when I was growing up. When asked in an interview about the changes he wanted to bring about in the people’s perception of Hinduism, he answered, “I have no desire to change people’s perceptions. The rituals in the religion are explored by the author Pattanaik has been a student of religion and mythology almost all his life and his books are an attempt to make this knowledge – often limited to scholarly works – accessible to regular folks.Īlso read: Museum hopping in London: a visual treat in culture and history Some of the questions like ‘Who is a guru?’ or ‘Is Karma fatalism?’ address some very intricate aspects of the religious lore, but the narrative simplifies them, much like the bedtime stories that your grandmother told you as a child. For those of us who haven’t been brought up on a steady diet of religious detail, Faith… is like the Quora of Hinduism is and how it has evolved over the ages.
It may not be one massive story, but it’s engrossing enough for you to want to finish the book. He then proceeds to substantiate his explanations and does this often enough for you to think, “Well, that makes sense.” In these little, catchily titled chapters, he explores different aspects of Hinduism, including unspoken taboos and rarely discussed topics, by explaining the history and origin. Devdutt Pattanaik has just launched his new book Faith – 40 Insights into Hinduism What I loved about this book was that it is set out in bite-sized pieces that can be consumed at your whim.
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