Gulzar launched the book on Adi Shankaracharya

Diplomat and author, ​Pavan K. Varma, launched his​ ​latest ​book​ ​-​ Adi Shankaracharya: Hinduism’s Greatest Thinker at National Centre for the Performing Arts, ​Nariman Point, Mumbai.

The book was launched by celebrated poet and lyricist,​​ ​Gulzar, following which the author was in conversation with​​ Anil Dharke​r, writer, founder and director of Mumbai International Literary Festival.

Gulzar

Gulzar’s presence at the book launch added sparkle to this evening as the author indulged in a discussion pivoting around the thought behind writing  this book and the importance of going beyond the practice of religion to the philosophical underpinnings of Hinduism that actually holds more data.

Launching the book Gulzar said, ​​“It is an honour to launch a book by such a prolific writer. Pavan Varma has a knack for not only showcasing but also preserving Indian culture.”

Pavan K. Varma, Anil Dharker

Speaking on how Hinduism has been a dynamic practice of faith, Pavan K. Varma said, “The greatest harm you can do to Hinduism is to simplify it. It is a way of life. Even though it has failed many times, its grand success is that it never dies due to the capacity to re-invent itself.”

Adi Shankaracharya is an extensively researched read that not only answers the questions that have been lingering in modern minds in and around Hinduism but also provides a philosophical basis to it. This book journeys through a short lived thirty two years of life of Adi Shankaracharya, who revived the faith and create a path that diverges from the mainstream worship.

Pavan K. Varma, Gulzar, Anil Dharker

Speaking about the perception of Hinduism in today’s day, Anil Dharker said, ​​“I think all human beings have prejudices; some are deep rooted while the rest on the surface. When powerful voices bring out those prejudices, worst happens. At times like these, to bring out voice of sanity, may there be more like Pavan Varma.”

Readers across the world can pick up their copy of Adi Shankaracharya: Hindusim’s Greatest Thinker at book stores or online stores.

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