EP-119 | Sanatana Dharma, Ramayana And Mahabharata, The Power of Murti Puja With Amish And Bhavna

Amish and Bhavna have once again joined forces, following the tremendous success of their collaborative venture, 'Dharma: Decoding the Epics for a Meaningful Life,' which boasts a remarkable 6 million copies in print. Their latest book, 'Idols: Unearthing the Power of Murti Puja,' serves as a companion volume to 'Dharma'. It explores the profound reasons behind idol worship. Amish is one of the best-selling authors in India, renowned for his works such as the 'Shiva Trilogy' and 'Ram Chandra Series'. In the latest episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, the brother-sister duo delves into questions surrounding the enduring practice of idol worship. They unravel the mystery of why people continue to embrace this form of worship despite centuries of violence against it. Amish and Bhavna also discuss the benefits of bhakti and explore the role of religion in individual lives and society. They ponder whether such worship can guide individuals towards discovering their true purpose and ultimately lead to peace and prosperity. They also share their views on the ongoing debate over Sanatana Dharma. Amish and Bhavna also talk about the impact of foreign invasions on society and reflect on their own family background, and how it nurtured and shaped their careers as authors. #ANIPodcastwithSmitaPrakash #SanatanaDharma #Podcast Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 03:34 – Idea behind the format of book 08:25 – Family and Career as authors 16:55 – Creation of characters in ‘IDOLS’ book 24:27 – Idol worshipping cultures in the world 30:21 – Culturally rooted upbringing in family 38:14 – Ramayana and Mahabharata as foundational book 51:20 – Art of listening 1:05:55 – Interpretation of gods by ancient authors 1:10:54 – Story of King Mahabali 1:16:55 – Different perspectives in the Belief system 1:28:34 – Sanatana debate & Caste system 1:37:00 – Creative process during writing Subscribe now and press the bell icon 🔔 to get new video updates: https://bit.ly/2UV4ygi Join ANI's YouTube membership to get access to perks:    / @aninewsindia   -------------------------------------- ANI is South Asia's leading Multimedia News Agency providing content for every information platform, including TV, Internet, broadband, newspapers, and mobiles. Subscribe now! Enjoy and stay connected with us!! ☛ Subscribe to ANI News YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2UV4ygi ☛ Visit our Official website: https://www.aninews.in/ ☛ Follow ANI:   / ani   ☛ Like us:   / aninews.in   ☛ Email to: [email protected], [email protected] ☛ Copyrights © All Rights Reserved ANI Media Pvt Ltd.