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YOGI IN SUITS: Christopher Nolan and Vedanta
Product Description Christopher Nolan’s life and works are comprehensively inherited from the rich heritages of Stanley Kubrick’s experimentation, Steven Spielberg’s creativity, Martin Scorsese’s cinematic hangover, Hitchcock’s psychological tussle, Kurosawa’s moral and spiritual insights, Andrei Tarkovsky’s artistic framing, David Lean’s grandeur, Satyajit Ray’s auteur persona, yet colored with indie panache. This multidimensional book is an effort to offer a tribute and also to interpret&correlate Mr. Nolan’s work to the will of sages who lived in India two millennia’s ago. This novel endeavor attempts to elucidate how the authentic ancient Indian wisdom Vedanta is reiterated in the works of Nolan knowingly or unknowingly. As Bruce Wayne says, ‘Batman’s just a symbol’, in the same way ‘Yogi in Suits’ is just a symbol, anybody can be a yogi, to lead a most beautiful and ecstatic life filled with timeless bliss. The book reveals a yogic approach employed by Nolan to succeed in all the aspects of life and appreciates the striking similarity between the works of Christopher Nolan and Vedanta philosophy.It proposes an idea of Yogic life to the modern world and concludes on how the modern man could lead a blissful life with the yogic method. The most unique and beautifully designed book, a must read for those who like Chris Nolan. The book falls under the trinity of films, philosophy and self help sections. Review An attempt to look at Nolan's work through the eyes of a Vedantin - Indian Express Bizzare and significant - Scroll.in A bible for the religion of Nolanism - Inuth.com About the AuthorSoman Gouda is a story teller in multiple mediums, his two primary interests being books and the films. His debut fiction in Kannada 'Gulabi Kode' a short story collection was well received by the readers with rave reviews. His enduring fascination with the films and spirituality inspired his first non-fiction work 'Yogi in Suits', which was one of the finalists in Bangalore Literature Festival -Litmart. Yogi in Suits came into limelight in a very short span of time and garnered international acclaim. His short films are selected for prestigious international film festivals. His debut feature film 'Mocktale' is set to release this year, its trailer received a great response and appreciation from the audience.
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Published March 20, 2018
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About the author
Soman Gouda
7 books8 followersSoman Gouda is a writer, filmmaker and
poet from India currently living in the UK. His
enduring fascination with the films and
spirituality inspired his first non-fiction work
‘Yogi in Suits’, which came into the limelight
in a very short span of time and garnered wide
acclaim. Soman’s debut novel ‘Spoor of an
Indian Horse’ was well received by the readers
with rave reviews.
Soman admires zen poetry; ‘souvenirs of
silence’ is his second haiku collection after
‘seedlings of light’. ‘Mocktale’ is his feature
length pilot film that received a great response
and appreciation from the audience. He is an
emerging creator of art from India with
maverick perspectives and genuine insights.
poet from India currently living in the UK. His
enduring fascination with the films and
spirituality inspired his first non-fiction work
‘Yogi in Suits’, which came into the limelight
in a very short span of time and garnered wide
acclaim. Soman’s debut novel ‘Spoor of an
Indian Horse’ was well received by the readers
with rave reviews.
Soman admires zen poetry; ‘souvenirs of
silence’ is his second haiku collection after
‘seedlings of light’. ‘Mocktale’ is his feature
length pilot film that received a great response
and appreciation from the audience. He is an
emerging creator of art from India with
maverick perspectives and genuine insights.
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May 2, 2018
If you are looking for something that makes you feel proud about your nation as well as your existence in the era of present cinematic world, then read this book. This is not one of those books which just boasts about the existence of supreme knowledge in India but it gives the evidence of it. It is also a proof that we were exactly there where we were supposed to be long back. Linking the modernism to all the way back to the Vedanta of India is just mindblowing.
Author has beautifully put in the words the greatness of Nolan's movies, his life and its connection with the Indian philosophy. As we know, Nolan's cinemas have always been a beautiful paradox of stupendous experience. This book is just an attempt to decode it in delicate way and understanding it in Vedic way. Author has done great job in picking up beautiful traces of the Nolanism(what Author calls for Nolan's ideology in movies) and knit it with the Vedanta so that you get the doses of Nolanism with the aura of Vedanta.
I think this book is an exceptional and unique blend of Cinema and philosophy. I would suggest everyone to read it not only because of the abundance of things that comes along as knowledge but also for the fact that such unique concepts like these should be well appreciated.
Author has beautifully put in the words the greatness of Nolan's movies, his life and its connection with the Indian philosophy. As we know, Nolan's cinemas have always been a beautiful paradox of stupendous experience. This book is just an attempt to decode it in delicate way and understanding it in Vedic way. Author has done great job in picking up beautiful traces of the Nolanism(what Author calls for Nolan's ideology in movies) and knit it with the Vedanta so that you get the doses of Nolanism with the aura of Vedanta.
I think this book is an exceptional and unique blend of Cinema and philosophy. I would suggest everyone to read it not only because of the abundance of things that comes along as knowledge but also for the fact that such unique concepts like these should be well appreciated.
April 8, 2018
World needs something like this, uniting things. A collective and inclusive vision
Kudos to creators of this! Just finished reading. It offers many insights with simple philosophy. All facets of the director's life and work are covered in a fashion that everything happened vedantically. Liked the creative design and the hardwork putup.
Kudos to creators of this! Just finished reading. It offers many insights with simple philosophy. All facets of the director's life and work are covered in a fashion that everything happened vedantically. Liked the creative design and the hardwork putup.
July 6, 2018
One of the best non-fiction book based on purely Indian culture and spirituality. A must-read for those who looking for Indian fiction. I enjoyed this book and expect to read more from the author. Those who are looking for a good non-fiction it is a must read. I recommend it to all and hope to see more books from the author.
December 31, 2020
Its not just for Nolan fans, but for each and every individual.we all are aspuring to be a yogi in suits. The title is apt for the book. Thanks for author Soman Gouda for writing this book. Everyone who read this book will surely realize where they stand and become a better person.
May 3, 2018
Being a huge follower of Christopher Nolan's work, the title of this book caught my interest. Upon reading, I found it to be highly inspirational and it changed my perspective about life. There is so much wisdom in this book. Comparing Nolan to a Yogi may seem strange at first, but the author justifies it beautifully with his immense knowledge on Vedanta and Nolan films. As one may wonder, this book is not aimed at idolising Christopher Nolan, instead the author convincingly correlates Nolan's work to philosophies of Vedanta. It is evident that the author has put up a lot of effort and it really paid off. I would definitely recommend this to everyone who wishes to seek knowledge, not exclusively for Nolan fans.
June 19, 2018
You wanna be yogi?? This is it
Read many books. But Yogi in suits reflect our life , its tragedies infront of us.
If you love Christopher Nolan you must read the book.
If you want some inspiration you must read this book.
It will surely lead you to a pathway to make you yogi.
No doubt Christopher nolan is best
But Soman Gouda ( author ) is a legend.
Read many books. But Yogi in suits reflect our life , its tragedies infront of us.
If you love Christopher Nolan you must read the book.
If you want some inspiration you must read this book.
It will surely lead you to a pathway to make you yogi.
No doubt Christopher nolan is best
But Soman Gouda ( author ) is a legend.
April 10, 2018
I could clear most of the doubts I had about the movie inception and interstellar. Now I have a clear idea about Nolan's movies. Bunch of interesting facts about Nolan after each chapter is like a tea break with butter cookies. Just in love with the book Yogi in Suits
April 30, 2018
The best non fiction book I have ever read. What an unique way to correlating Mr. Chris Nolan's work with Indian Vedanta philosophy. Mind-blowing thinking. Kudos to author. I feel enlightened after reading this. Every Individual must read this book in their lifetime.
April 23, 2019
Being Christopher Nolan's fan, I had been trying to understand his films and movie making strategies. This book helped me in decoding Nolan's formulas. Appreciate the author for sharing such great wisdom to the world.
June 5, 2019
Christopher Nolan's life and works are beautifully described correlating the Indian Vedanta philosophy. So much of wisdom in the book that uplifts our mind to a higher level of thinking. Love to read again n again.
April 8, 2018
The book widened my perspective towards the world with unbiased thoughts that cannot call dogmas. Well designed for read. Go for it.
April 8, 2018
This book is not just only about Nolanism. Its about a 'Ism' Self's Ism but not self centred. Very intriguing read. Loved it 👍
April 10, 2018
I was blown away by this book. Must read it. Kudos to Author. Looking for more books from the Author.
April 10, 2018
The idea of proposing a yogic life to the modern world to lead a blissful life is simply fantabulous. A must read for today's generation.
May 1, 2018
Very impressive cover, creative content design and sublime flow of thoughts. A must read for a Nolan fan.
January 9, 2021
Author has beautifully correlated Nolan film stretegy with Indian Vedanta philosophy. Ultimate book 👌
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