2017
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Monogamy was meant for the housewife, not the apsara
Published on 14th June, 2017, on www.bonobology.com I was in conversation with theology and culture-expert Devdutt Pattanaik, author of several bestselling books on mythology and culture. Excerpts. How has sexuality of women been discussed in Hindu mythological texts? Were women…
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Atheist and secular mythologies
Many people believe that mythology ceased to be relevant after the arrival of science, and the resulting rise of atheism.
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Why are Brahmin and Kshatriya aspirational for most Hindus and not Vaishya and Shudra?
The chatur-varna system or the four-fold division of society was the hallmark of Vedic society. But it is completely theoretical, probably based on “aptitude” rather than “birth” but one is not entirely sure.
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What Devdutt Pattanaik Says about the Kinnars/Third-Genders and Kankalas/Skeletons of Tantrik Temples in Nepal
Published on 2nd August, 2017, on www.gaylaxymag.com . When I was a small boy, I remember visiting Guhyeshwori Temple every time we visited Pashupati Temple with my parents. In fact it’s the other way around, my mother and grandmother usually…
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What Devdutt Pattanaik Says about the Kinnars/Third-Genders and Kankalas/Skeletons of Tantrik Temples in Nepal
I was told that Guhyeshwari Temple was one of the revered holy temples in Kathmandu, Nepal. This temple is dedicated to Adi Shakti.
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Interview with Author — Mr Devdutt Pattanaik by aarohpalkar
Published on 31st July, 2017, on https://aarohpalkar.wordpress.com. With a total of 30 books on his portfolio and 600 columns published by major news outlets, Mr Devdutt Pattanaik shows no signs of stopping. A former medical professional by trade, Mr Pattanaik…
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A Purana for Muslims
If this topic interests you, do read about it in the writings of Vasudha Narayanan who is Distinguished Professor, Department of Religion, University of Florida.
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Internet, Harry Potter, Chetan Bhagat changed the way how India read
The publishing industry in India underwent a major change over a decade ago, thanks to the Internet, Harry Potter and Chetan Bhagat, says popular writer Devdutt Pattanaik.
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Of food and faith
Published on 26th July, 2017, in The Hindu. In the post truth world, does mythology matter? Always keen to explain myths, Devdutt Pattanaik is eager to take that. “Mythology was there before truth existed. In fact, truth is a western…
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Listen: Devdutt Pattanaik busts common misconceptions about Hinduism, Buddhism and yoga
“A small two-bedroom flat with 20 people speaking different languages,” is how author Devdutt Pattanaik describes India. People often look for simplistic definitions and ways to explain the country’s diversity, he says, but this is missing the point.
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Everybody has a voice now and so we have stopped listening
Devdutt Pattanaik on his new book, the feminine side of India and the end of metaphor and playfulness in the current debate on religion.
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The mythology of one god is what we call religion
The interpreter of mythology explains the importance of pluralism and diversity.
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Devdutt Pattanaik Reveals The Queer History Hidden In Indian Mythology
Fluidity can be accommodated only with love, not anger…
