| Publisher |
HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS INDIA |
| Publication Year |
2019 |
| ISBN-13 |
9789353025960 |
| ISBN-10 |
9789353025960 |
| Binding |
Hardcover |
| Number of Pages |
240 Pages |
| Language |
(English) |
| Dimensions (Cms) |
20x14x4 |
| Weight (grms) |
500 |
Why are Hindus so ritualistic? Why do they worship idols? Were Hindus always casteist? Are Hindus supposed to be vegetarian? Why is a Hindu prayer different from a Muslim or Christian prayer? Did the arrival of Muslim invaders a thousand years ago destroy Hindu culture?Answering key questions on Hindu philosophy and associated Indian history in simple, lucid, engaging ways, and exploring the often curious customs and beliefs that are an intrinsic part of the Hindu faith, Devdutt Pattanaik's latest book is a treasure house of information on the complex tenets of Hinduism. For many a curious reader, Faith: 40 Insights into Hinduism will prove to be a delightful and eye-opening introduction to the intricacies of one of the world's most practiced religions.
Devdutt Pattanaik
Devdutt Pattanaik writes, illustrates and lectures on the relevance of mythology in
modern times. He has, since 1996, written over thirty books and 700 columns on how
stories, symbols and rituals construct the subjective truth (myths) of ancient and
modern cultures around the world. His books include 7 Secrets of Hindu Calendar Art,
Myth=Mithya: A Handbook of Hindu Mythology, Jaya: An Illustrated Retelling of the
Mahabharata, Sita: An Illustrated Retelling of the Ramayana, Olympus: An Indian
Retelling of the Greek Myths, Business Sutra: A Very Indian Approach to
Management, My Gita and Devlok with Devdutt Pattanaik. To know more, visit
devdutt.com.
Devdutt Pattanaik
HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS INDIA