Medical training taught me the art of breaking down the complex maze of stories, symbols and rituals into clear systems. You could say that it helped me figure out the anatomy and physiology of mythology and its relevance in a… — Devdutt Pattanaik Copy Share Image
I write on sacred stories, symbols and rituals of all cultures - European, American and Chinese - but my audiences, typically, like me to focus on India. — Devdutt Pattanaik Copy Share Image
“What is the most amazing thing about the world? 'Every day creatures die, yet the rest live as if immortal.” — Devdutt Pattanaik Copy Share Image
In Greek mythology, the hero wants to be great, but the very concept does not exist in the Indian vocabulary. Yet it has become… — Devdutt Pattanaik Copy Share Image
“Dharma is about exchange, about giving and receiving, It is about outgrowing animal instincts, outgrowing fear, discovering the ability to feed others, comfort others,… — Devdutt Pattanaik Copy Share Image
“Life is difficult and people are imperfect. Unable to cope with the vagaries of this world, everyone makes mistakes. True love is the ability… — Devdutt Pattanaik Copy Share Image
“To let our potential be realized without deriving our identity from it, or without denying its existence, is the hallmark of wisdom.” — Devdutt Pattanaik Copy Share Image
“Each tool symbolizes one of the four things to keep in mind when supervising any project. •The conch-shell trumpet stands for clear communication. The… — Devdutt Pattanaik Copy Share Image
“his size, change his shape. He seeks independence from nature. Withdrawing from nature is the first step in this process. Detached from nature, a… — Devdutt Pattanaik Copy Share Image
“Hindu thought, however, looks at truth quantitatively: everyone has access to a slice (bhaga); the one who sees all slices of truth is bhaga-van.… — Devdutt Pattanaik Copy Share Image
“Treta yuga, when the bull of dharma stands on three legs. Krishna’s story takes place in a later, third quarter of the world, the… — Devdutt Pattanaik Copy Share Image
“B.R. Ambedkar believed the tale was not so much about Ram’s character as it was about the unsustainability of the caste system that needed… — Devdutt Pattanaik Copy Share Image
“How does one know the true path? 'Not through arguments-- they never reach a conclusion; not from teachers--- they can only give their opinions;… — Devdutt Pattanaik Copy Share Image
“Janaka told her to bring happiness into marriage, rather than seek happiness from it.” — Devdutt Pattanaik Copy Share Image
“Arjuna, immerse your mind in me and I will uplift you from the ocean of recurring death. If you cannot do that, then practise… — Devdutt Pattanaik Copy Share Image
If you don't have imagination, you stop being human; animals don't have imagination; Alzheimer's is the death of imagination. — Devdutt Pattanaik Copy Share Image
“Control creates domesticated animals. The purpose of society is to inspire humanity, not tame them,’ said Ram.” — Devdutt Pattanaik Copy Share Image
