Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist
Understanding Sacred stories, myths, rituals and their relevance in modern timesDr. Devdutt Pattanaik
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For the Children
On how to teach Hindu religion / mythology to children especially those who are NRI…my interview by blogger HeartCrossings
My Work as Chief Belief Officer
You Tube on how Business depends on Behavior which depends on Belief
Black gods and White gods
Why Krishna is blue, not black….and why Kali when domesticated becomes white
Two Truths of a Tale
Modern storytelling has reduced mythological tales into mere entertainment. Dismay leads to exploration and from exploration comes this essay.
Everybody tells a story
Storytelling informs us how to see the world.
Root of the Matter
Published in Corporate Dossier, Economic Times, Oct 31, 2008
The water from a river that flowed on the eastern edge of the kingdom was not reaching a farm. So the farmer went to the king and the king said, Build a wider canal. This was done, but still the water did not reach the farm. If [...]
Hi, I’m Ram
Published in Deccan Herald, Bangalore, 20 April 2008
What is the purpose of life? What happens after death? Ask these questions to a young person and he is as clueless as an old person. When it comes to such profound questions the youth today are no different from their ancestors. Yes, they have cell phones, and [...]
What an Idea! Sirji
Part of this article was published in Consumer Edge, Times of India, 2 Feb 2008
Usually advertising tends to steer clear from controversial social realities like caste and religion. So it is refreshing to see an television ad that addresses it head-on: the now famous ‘What an idea, Sirji!’ ad of Idea cellular. It draws attention [...]
Friday 13
First City, Delhi, Mythos, September 2007
July this year saw the thirteenth day of the month falling on a Friday. Deemed unlucky, people avoided all kinds of purchase and transactions on this day. Friday the 13 is considered so unlucky that there is even a word ‘Paraskevidekatriaphobia’ to describe fear of Friday 13. It has inspired [...]