Mythology is a vast body of knowledge that has not been tapped. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes body knowledge mythology
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 americanaudiencechinese Change image and share on social
Mythology is a subjective truth. Every culture imagines life a certain way. Devdutt Pattanaik cultureimaginelife Change image and share on social
In India, the eldest has the most responsibility and the crown goes to him. The crown could go to a person with the most talent. But how could 'most talent' be determined? So Indian society settled on age. Devdutt Pattanaik agecrowndetermine share on social
Buddha means awareness, the awareness of body and mind that prevents evil from arising in either. Bodhidharma ariseawarenessbody Change image and share on social
The popular mythology of creative genius depends on beloved stereotypes of the artist in youth and old age: the misunderstood upstart who forces us to see the world afresh; and the revered sage who shows us depths of insight attainable only through a lifetime of hard-won experience. Martin Filler afreshageartist share on social
What I look for when I see a piece of art for the first time is some kind of emotional, intellectual experience, that's a combination of both of those things and is informed by my knowledge and something new that I see the artist doing. Cheech Marin artartistcombination share on social
