Everybody's truth and fiction is nobody's truth: Devdutt Pattanaik

Authored by Devdutt Pattanaik

“People do not differentiate between Mythology and Mythological Fiction, science and scientific fiction, history and historical fiction”, said Devdutt Patnaik, a Mythologist, Author, Illustrator and Speaker. Speaking at ABP Network’s second edition of the ‘Ideas of India’ summit, he said mythology is a belief system, therefore, equality, justice and human rights are all mythology. The Mythologist and Author was speaking at the second edition of ABP Network’s ‘Ideas of India’ summit

Speaking on the topic, ‘The Epic Stories - Why our Myths are still alive’, he talked about democracy also being a belief system. “Like autocracy, democracy is also a belief system, a cultural phenomenon. It is an idea where everybody’s truth is valid, and where everyone can have a fruitful conversation,” he added.

The summit promises an invigorating line-up of speakers with prominent figures from the world of business, politics, artists from the Hindi Film Industry, authors and other eminent sectors. The two-day conference confluences diverse ideas from various industries to promote India in becoming a burgeoning leader in the world.