Immortal India

A very quick and power packed read. Good ideas from the talented author on religion, society and it's norms, and much more. I skipped the parts on politics and laws, but found the mythology and history parts interesting.
Another concept discussed is that we live in the Age of Vaishya, and we have emerged from the Age of Kshatriya. Money is power today over large armies. ‘An aspiring money maker should be dharmik and earn money the right way, without breaking laws, spend wisely, control indulgences, and contribute to charity.'
His perspective on rebellion is also refreshing. It is actually a part of the Indian culture to question, as long as it is not violent.
On the British Era, we must not forget the past, we cannot deny it, but it is foolish to apply it to the English people in today's world.
On the golden past of India, the decline in the wealth of Golden India came due to the concept of Kala Pani, or making it criminal to visit foreign shores, a big contradiction to the sea faring and super trader past of ancient India.
Even atheism has its place in India: read about the Charvak, Samkhya and Mimamsa schools.

On purpose, swadharma is a concept which talks about discovering your purpose on your own or not and not allowing society to enforce their interpretation on you. The beauty of finding it is that if you live life in sync with it in success or failure ceases to matter. You experience nothing but joy. But swadharma taken to its extreme can lead to unbridled individualism and selfishness. The author has put this into action in his own life he was previously a Banker who turned author. His first book was written while to a still working and and he self-published it. Only when he could see that there was good demand for it he decided to resign from his job and write full time

And a lovely last quote to finish this review - May the Shakti (force) be with you!