Vishnu: An introduction
Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik graduated in medicine from Bombay University and conducts stress-management workshops for various organizations. His abiding interest in Indian myths led him to the formal study of comparative mythology. In his book he has tried to assimilate the various strands - mythology, sociology, philosophy - that have gone in the making of a god of the Hindu pantheon - Vishnu - into his present day acceptance as an object of devout worship and a symbol of sublime art.