Myths are part of our DNA. We're a civilisation with a continuous culture. The effort to modernize it keeps it alive. Readers connect with it. Amish Tripathi alivecivilisationconnect Change image and share on social
In the ancient times, bards went around singing the epics, which were storehouses of philosophy. Amish Tripathi ancientbardeepic Change image and share on social
When I was young, I was an academically oriented guy like most academically oriented guys. I graduated in science, did an MBA. My dreams as a young boy were I wanted to be an industrialist, or I wanted to be a scientist. Amish Tripathi academicallyboydream share on social
I see a sense of unity in the universe. Spirituality is not limited to only one religion. One can experience it across different religions. I am fascinated by philosophy of Advaita and philosophy of unity. We have to get over the illusion that God is different from us. Amish Tripathi advaitaexperiencefascinate share on social
A bad book and good marketing won't work, the same way a good book and bad marketing will also not work. There is no choice in the matter that if you need to write a good book, you also need to have good marketing for it. Amish Tripathi badbookchoice share on social
Creating music is a wonderful way to celebrate our devotion for Lord Shiva. Amish Tripathi celebratecreatedevotion Change image and share on social
At the outset, I think that one should be natural, not just when it comes to writing but in every area of life. If you try to be something that you are not just to impress others, then it's a rather sad life. Amish Tripathi areaimpresslife share on social
He has turned my life around by 180 degrees, I still don't understand why Shiva has blessed me so much. I believe he'll bless the worst of us first because we need it the most. Amish Tripathi badblessdegree Change image and share on social
When the book is over, I think of innovative marketing ways to reach to a larger audience. I think wine and cheese book launch parties are a waste. Amish Tripathi audiencebookcheese Change image and share on social
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 90saffectatheist share on social