Top quotes by Amish Tripathi

I see a sense of unity in the universe. Spirituality is not limited to only one religion. One can experience it across different religions. I am fascinated by philosophy of Advaita and philosophy of unity. We have to get over the illusion that God is different from us. Votes: 18

No disrespect to any other god, but Shiva's an outsider god. He breaks the rules. He's a brilliant musician, a brilliant dancer; he treats his wife as an equal, and she opposes him many times, but he obsessively loves her. Votes: 18

The good news is that a vast majority of Indians from different religions see no contradiction between religiosity and liberalism, keep India stable. We religious liberals don't talk loudly enough. Votes: 14

Creating music is a wonderful way to celebrate our devotion for Lord Shiva. Votes: 13

As a writer, it's important to stay true to your story without giving a hoot about publishers, critics and readers. You should do your karma as an author the way you want to, and rest is up to God. Votes: 13

There is a wealth of readership for regional language literature in India that is not given importance. We must give respect to our own languages. Votes: 13

Even though many Indians can read or speak English, for most, it is not their first language. At the office, we speak in English, but we consume our culture in our own language. Votes: 13

When I was young, I never thought I was going to be a writer! I was academically orientated and active at sports, but I didn't have one creative bone in my body. Votes: 12

Fortunately, I grew up in a traditional family where questioning was encouraged, particularly by my pandit grandfather. We are all voracious readers, seeking knowledge. I learn a lot from discussions with my wife, siblings and parents. Votes: 12

I loved history in my school days, and I have always been a voracious reader. But in India, you end up doing MBA, engineering or medicine. Votes: 12

Mythology and history are my passion. I grew up in a religious family and learnt about our scriptures and philosophies. It's the language I'm comfortable with. Votes: 12

If you have to write a fictional adventure to convey a philosophy of evil, the best person is the destroyer of evil himself, Lord Shiva. Votes: 12

I turned atheist in the '90s when India went through troubled times - communal riots, bomb blasts... Mumbai, where I live, was badly affected. I blamed religion; also, extremists on both sides - right and left. Votes: 12

Most educated Indians are bilingual. Amongst the urban elite though, there is a disdain for regional languages. That's unfortunate. Votes: 11

In the early '90s, I was disillusioned after the blasts and riots in Mumbai. I was in college and started thinking that religion was the root cause of all these evils. While my father told me not to blame religion because of a few bad people, I wasn't convinced. The faith was restored after I started writing my first book. Votes: 10

Since I don't come from a privileged background, I couldn't afford to be irresponsible with career decisions. I wrote two books alongside my job and resigned only when I realised I can make a living. Votes: 10

My father's family hails from Banaras. My grandfather taught mathematics at Banaras Hindu University. Banaras is also dedicated to Lord Shiva, home to one of the great jyotirlings, the Kashi Vishwanath temple. Votes: 7

A bad book and good marketing won't work, the same way a good book and bad marketing will also not work. There is no choice in the matter that if you need to write a good book, you also need to have good marketing for it. Votes: 7

Myths are part of our DNA. We're a civilisation with a continuous culture. The effort to modernize it keeps it alive. Readers connect with it. Votes: 7

India is a musical country, so it would appear obvious to use our collective passion for music to promote a book. Votes: 7

I'm certainly not surprised by the passion of the youth for our myths. Mythology is almost a part of an Indian's DNA. Votes: 7

Songs of different moods are like keys, which help me enter the world of my book's characters. Votes: 7

India has a long tradition of reinterpreting religious myths. Votes: 7

Anuj Bahari has always been a really good literary agent for me. What a good agent does is that he manages many of your business aspects so you can keep your time free for writing. Votes: 4

Writing about our gods in English is unnatural, but I believe language is just a carrier - a means to an end. Votes: 4

The youth in India tend to be rebellious, as with everywhere else, and that makes Shiva exciting. He has the rebellious qualities that the youths like. Votes: 4

When I'm writing, I am lost in my book. Except family and close friends, I don't care about what critics, publishers or readers might think. Votes: 3

While in some countries there's a feeling that literature must stay away from religion, this is not so in India - in the Indian way, literature is just another means to find a more spiritual life, to find our way to God. Votes: 3

When the book is over, I think of innovative marketing ways to reach to a larger audience. I think wine and cheese book launch parties are a waste. Votes: 1

In the India I was growing up in, history wasn't really a wise career option. People would joke and say, 'History's okay, but what's your actual job?' I didn't come from a privileged background and couldn't afford to be irresponsible, so I did the pragmatic thing and did a MBA. Votes: 1

With due apologies to Shakespeare, some people are born writers, some people achieve it after a lot of hard work, some people have a writing career thrust upon them. I am in that last group. Votes: 0

If your purpose is to make money, you shouldn't get into writing. Votes: 0

When the gardeners are good, the flower will bloom. Votes: 0

A leader is not just a person who gives orders. He is also the one who symbolises the society he leads. If the leader is corrupt, then the society must be corrupt too. Votes: 0

Creation and destruction are the two ends of the same moment. And everything between the creation and the next destruction is the journey of life. Votes: 0

I turned atheist in the 90s when India went through troubled times - communal riots, bomb blasts... Mumbai, where I live, was badly affected. I blamed religion; also, extremists on both sides - right and left. Votes: 0

Whether a man is a legend or not is decided by history, not fortune tellers. Votes: 0

Ati sarvatra varjayet: Excess of anything is bad. Some of us are attracted to Good. But the universe tries to maintain balance. So what is good for some may end up being bad for others... Agriculture is good for us humans as it gives us an assured supply of food, but it is bad for the animals that lose their forest and grazing land. Votes: 0

Fate controls only the weak, Your Highness. The strong mould the providence the want Votes: 0

As a writer, its important to stay true to your story without giving a hoot about publishers, critics and readers. You should do your karma as an author the way you want to, and rest is up to God. Votes: 0

I am a voracious reader, so it's difficult for me to give a list of my favourite authors of all time. Votes: 0

The Naga laughed softly, 'There's a thin line that separates courage from stupidity.''And that line is only visible in retrospect, my friend. If I'm successful, people will call me brave. If I fail, I will be called foolish. Let ,me do what I think is right. I'll leave the verdict to the future. Votes: 0

A relationship is not just for fun, it is also about trust and acknowledge that you can depend on your partner. Relationships based on passion and excitement do not last. Votes: 0

If the universe is trying to maintain balance, we must aid this by ensuring that Good is not enjoyed excessively. Or else the universe will re-balance itself by creating Evil to counteract Good. That is the purpose of Evil: it balances the Good. Votes: 0

Often,our immediate reaction to a sudden crisis help us save ourselves. Our response to gradual crises that creep up upon us, on the other hand,may be so adaptive as to ultimately lead to self-destruction. Votes: 0

The opposite of love is not hate, its apathy, when you simply don't bother about that person! Votes: 0

I guess what I'm trying to say is that I want a woman who is better than I am; a woman who will compel me to bow my head in admiration. Votes: 0

There are many realities. There are many versions of what may appearobvious. Whatever appears as the unshakeable truth, its exact oppositemay also be true in another context. After all, one's reality is butperception, viewed through various prisms of context. Votes: 0

The rivers fight with each other with the only currency that they know water. We humans fight with the only currency that we know in this age violence. Votes: 0

A lot of people are capable, Neelkanth. What makes a capable person truly dangerous is his conviction. Votes: 0

If the entire society was conscious of its duties, nobody would need to fight for their individual rights. Since everybodys's rights would be automatically taken care of through someone else's duties. Votes: 0

Truth is one, though the sages know it as many . God is one, though different religions approach Him differently Call Him Shiva, Vishnu, Allah, Jesus or any other form of God that you believe in . Our paths may be different. Our destination is the same. Votes: 0

Strong people stick to their morals, no matter what the trials and tribulations, Weak people, many a times, do not even realize how low they have sunk. Votes: 0

There is your truth and there is my truth. As for the universal truth, it does not exist. Votes: 0

Weak people never admit that they are responsible for their own state. They always blame either circumstances or others. Votes: 0

I believe if you want to convey a complex philosophy, it's advisable to keep it simple: day-to-day lingo. Votes: 0

In the ancient times, bards went around singing the epics, which were storehouses of philosophy. Votes: 0

I was a very happy banker, but I feel happier as an author. Votes: 0

I don't think I'm any competition to the already-existing canon of writers in Kannada. How can I ever even think of comparing myself? Votes: 0

I never really wanted to be a writer. I know it sounds strange, but I honestly believe that I didn't pick the story; the story has picked me. I've written absolutely no fiction before 'The Immortals of Meluha.' Not even a short story in school - absolutely nothing. Votes: 0

I think it's a fallacy to say that a good book sells itself. It doesn't happen. I'm a voracious reader and I can give you a long list of books which should have been best sellers but they aren't. How can you buy a book if you haven't heard of it? Votes: 0

I'm one of those lucky guys making a living out of something I really enjoy doing. That's a blessing. But you never know. What if my subsequent book series flops? I don't come from a wealthy background, so I'd be left with no choice. I'd have to go back into banking! Votes: 0

A writer can't afford to just focus on writing and leave marketing aside in today's competitive market. Votes: 0

The opposite of love is not hate, its apathy, when u simply don't bother about that person! Votes: 0

The oppposite of love is not hate. Hate is just love gone bad. The actual oppposite of love is apathy. When you don't care a damn as to what happens to the other person. Votes: 0

The most powerful force in a woman's life is the need to be appreciated, loved and cherished for what she is. Votes: 0

People do what their society rewards them to do. If the society rewards trust, people will be trusting Votes: 0

Nothing is more important than life. Nothing. You realise the simplicity of that point only when you confront death everyday. Votes: 0

What is forgotten, however, is that many times the Good we create leads to Evil that will destroy us. Votes: 0

A person's ethics and character are not tested in good times. It is only in bad times that a person shows how steadfast he is to his dharma. Votes: 0

It's our greed to extract more and more from good that turns it into evil. Votes: 0

Standing by and doing nothing while a sin is committed is as bad as committing the sin itself Votes: 0

Civilization is very fragile, all it takes is a few decades of chaos for us to forget humanity and turn into animals. Our base natures can take over very fast. We can forget that we are sentient beings, with laws and codes and ethics. Votes: 0

There are no bystanders in a dharmayudh - it is a holy war. Votes: 0

Don't turn blue all over now. Votes: 0

No. The purpose is not the destination but the journey itself. Only those who understand this simple truth can experience true happiness. Votes: 0

I believe if you want to convey a complex philosophy, its advisable to keep it simple: day-to-day lingo. Votes: 0

A man becomes a Mahadev, only when he fights for good. A Mahadev is not born from his mother's womb. He is forged in the heat of battle, when he wages a war to destroy evil. Har Har Mahadev - All of us are Mahadev. Votes: 0

Truth doesn't have to be liked. It only has to be spoken. Speak it out. The truth may hurt you, but it will set you free. Votes: 0

his burden didn't feel any lighter. but he felt strong enough to carry it Votes: 0

A man becomes Mahadev only when he fights for good. Votes: 0

I don't believe anything till I have seen the proof. For anything without proof, I think we should believe the theory that gives us peace. It doesn't matter whether the theory is true or not. Votes: 0

Lord Manu had said it's not people who are evil. True evil exists beyond them. It attracts people. It causes confusion amongst its enemies. But Evil in itself is too big to be confined to to just a few. Votes: 0

It is your karma to fight evil. It doesn't matter if the people that evil is being committed against don't fight back. It doesn't matter if the entire world chooses to look the other way. Always remember this. You don't live with the consequences of other people's karma. You live with the consequences of your own Votes: 0

The distance between Evil and Good is a vast expanse in which many can exist without being either. Votes: 0

The key question isn't 'What is Evil?' The key question is 'When does the Good become Evil? Votes: 0

I don't believe in symbolic gods.I believe that god exists all around us.In the flow of the river,in the rustle of the trees,in the whisper of the winds. He speaks to us all the time.all we need to do is listen. Votes: 0

Rather than the destination it is the journey that lends meaning to our lives, great Neelkanth. Being faithful to our path will lead to consequences, both good as well as bad. For that is the way of the universe. Votes: 0

Nature is not concerned about fairness, it only interested in efficiency. Votes: 0