Devdutt Pattanaik on Myths, Meaning, and Modernity

Devdutt Pattanaik, a writer with over 60 books, talks about mythology.

He explains how important myths are for understanding the world.

Pattanaik says myths are different from made-up stories and are like a hidden system guiding human actions.

He also shares his own experiences, like being gay, and how they helped him understand myths.

Pattanaik also faced criticism for his work.