AN ATHEIST GETS THE GITA

by Rupa Publications India

This question troubles 25-year-old IIM graduate Anveshak Jigyanshu, an investment banker in Singapore, as he meets his two-decade senior Charan Saket. Their conversation reminds the reader of the dialogue between Arjuna and Krishna. Anveshak, a self-proclaimed atheist, is mesmerized by the compelling arguments put forth by Charan as they both explore the world of science and its limitations, what proof means, the dilemma of ethics and finally, what real and everlasting happiness is. In a way, Charan explains the essence of the Bhagavad Gita. Slowly turning from a disbeliever to one who accepts logic, Anveshak discovers the key to his question. In a tightly gripping narrative, the authors gently persuade the reader to relook and understand the essence of the Bhagavad Gita in the modern world. Anveshak represents the modern intellectual who seeks happiness but does not want to follow anything blindly. This book will change the way one looks at happiness.

200 pages, Paperback

Published December 5, 2021

Reviews

[Samyukta · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a book that should be more popular. Our generation has so many questions about Hinduism and what our scriptures say. In a sea of knowledge this is a concise and logical explanation of our scriptures, specifically what Bhagvad Gita tries to convey. I was especially amazed at how many things I got wrong and had such shallow understanding of before, such as yoga, karma, soul, reincarnation and so on. Kudos to the writers for taking the effort to educate people!

[Shrutika Thapa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing insights, gives you detailed understanding of Gita and as well as bigger picture view including Srimad Bhagwatam, Mahabhart and many other scriptures. Must read.