An author, mythologist, and illustrator like no other, Devdutt Pattanaik has always been a vocal genius. Be it the way he speaks, the way he enlightens, or the way he expresses his opinions and knowledge to a crowd, he never fails to enchant the people he addresses. His knowledge and understanding of Hindu mythology along with his expertise in explaining complicated material in a simple, lucid manner has earned him widespread recognition. We caught up with the author at an event in Delhi recently for a candid discussion about writing, mythology and more . Here's what Devdutt Pattanaik said:
Q1. As a writer of mythology, how many narratives do you put into perspective before you start writing so as to not invite outrage because the subject is very close to people's hearts and belief systems?
