I turned atheist in the '90s when India went through troubled times - communal riots, bomb blasts... Mumbai, where I live, was badly affected. I blamed religion; also, extremists on both sides - right and left. — Amish Tripathi Copy Share Image
Fortunately, I grew up in a traditional family where questioning was encouraged, particularly by my pandit grandfather. We are all voracious readers, seeking knowledge. I learn a lot from discussions with my wife, siblings and parents. — Amish Tripathi Copy Share Image
“It is attachment that makes people forget not only their moral duties but even who they really are.” — Amish Tripathi Copy Share Image
Anuj Bahari has always been a really good literary agent for me. What a good agent does is that he manages many of your… — Amish Tripathi Copy Share Image
My father's family hails from Banaras. My grandfather taught mathematics at Banaras Hindu University. Banaras is also dedicated to Lord Shiva, home to one… — Amish Tripathi Copy Share Image
“You have behaved in an exemplary manner until now. Even when you could have gained by doing something wrong, you refrained from doing so.… — Amish Tripathi Copy Share Image
“What is 108 times the diameter of the Earth? The diameter of the Sun. I am the Sun God!” — Amish Tripathi Copy Share Image
Rather than the destination it is the journey that lends meaning to our lives, great Neelkanth. Being faithful to our path will lead to… — Amish Tripathi Copy Share Image
“It was said that similar tribes lived farther to the west of Pariha. One of their biggest and most ancient settlements was a land… — Amish Tripathi Copy Share Image
I believe if you want to convey a complex philosophy, it's advisable to keep it simple: day-to-day lingo. — Amish Tripathi Copy Share Image
Even though many Indians can read or speak English, for most, it is not their first language. At the office, we speak in English,… — Amish Tripathi Copy Share Image
“conversational journey to find knowledge makes attaining it that much more satisfying,” — Amish Tripathi Copy Share Image
