Lakshmi is worshipped as the goddess of wealth. Her arrival is considered auspicious, whileher departure is bad and inauspicious. In temples, gods are bedecked with jewels; duringfestivals, our houses are decorated with flowers, lamps and Lakshmi’s footprints. Clearly, she is amuch-desired goddess.Yet, some friends and relatives, even gurus, tell us not to be money-minded, or that it is wrong toequate Lakshmi with money because Lakshmi is spiritual and money is material. Why this mockeryof 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 wellas at the social level.
About the Author
Devdutt Pattanaik writes and lectures on the relevance of mythology in modern times.He has written over 700 articles in newspapers, and thirty books, which include bestsellers such asMy Gita and Business Sutra: A Very Indian Approach to Management. His shows on television includeBusiness Sutra and Devlok with Devdutt Pattanaik. He lives in Mumbai. For more information onDevdutt and his books, visit devdutt.com.
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