How to Become Rich by Devdutt Pattanaik

Category: Non-Fiction
Publisher: Rupa Publications
Rights:Translation rights available for Indian and International languages excluding Hindi

Lakshmi is worshiped as the goddess of wealth. Her arrival is considered auspicious, while her departure is inauspicious. In temples, gods are bedecked with jewels; during festivals, our houses are decorated with flowers, lamps and Lakshmi’s footprints. Clearly, she is a much-desired goddess. Yet, some friends and relatives, even gurus, tell us not to be money-minded, or that it is wrong to equate Lakshmi with money because Lakshmi is spiritual and money is material. Why this mockery of money? Why are we driving Lakshmi out of India instead of inviting her lovingly into our lives? How to Become Rich is a simple retelling of the stories of Lakshmi found in the Vedas and Puranas. Devdutt Pattanaik deftly explains what Hinduism says about economics at a personal level as well as at the social level. (Hindi,English)

The author: Devdutt Pattanaik