How to Become Rich, Devdutt Pattanaik
How to Become Rich, Devdutt Pattanaik
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How to Become Rich
12 Lessons I Learnt from Vedic and Puranic Stories

Author: Devdutt Pattanaik

Narrator: Lesa Lockford

Unabridged: 2 hr 12 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/17/2024

Synopsis

Lakshmi is worshipped as the goddess of wealth. Her arrival is considered auspicious, while her departure is bad and inauspicious. In temples, gods are bedecked with jewels; during festivals, our houses are decorated with flowers, lamps and Lakshmi’s footprints. Clearly, she is a much-desired goddess. Yet, some friends and relatives—even gurus—tell us not to be money-minded, or that it is wrong to equate Lakshmi with money because Lakshmi is spiritual and money is material. Why this mockery of money? Why are we driving Lakshmi out of India instead of inviting her lovingly into our lives? How to Become Rich is a simple retelling of the stories of Lakshmi found in the Vedas and Puranas. Devdutt Pattanaik deftly explains what Hinduism says about economics at a personal level as well as at the social level.

About Devdutt Pattanaik

Devdutt Pattanaik was trained in medicine, and worked in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry for fifteen years, before turning his part-time passion for mythology into his full-time profession. He has authored over 1,000 articles and over 50 books on the relevance of sacred stories, symbols and rituals in modern times. These have been translated into Hindi, Marathi, Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati and many international languages including Russian, Polish and Japanese. He is a much sought after corporate speaker and acts as a consultant to organizations on matters related to leadership and culture.

About Lesa Lockford

Lesa Lockford is an experienced voiceover artist and actor who trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. A professor in the Department of Theatre and Film at Bowling Green State University, she teaches courses in voice for the actor, dialects, acting, and performance studies. She is also a writer and performer. Before becoming a teacher, she worked as a professional actor in Great Britain, where she appeared in a variety of roles in television, in film, and on the stage.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jyotismita on August 20, 2025

This book challenged everything I thought I knew about success. I've been in sales for 15 years, always focused on hitting targets and earning more. While I was financially successful, I was miserable, my health was declining, and my marriage was suffering. The author's five-pillar approach showed m......more

Goodreads review by Aliya on August 20, 2025

Wish I'd read this in college instead of just focusing on grades and job prospects. The book teaches life skills they don't cover in school - emotional intelligence, relationship building, financial literacy, and most importantly, defining success for yourself.......more

Goodreads review by Lea on August 20, 2025

This book should be required reading for anyone feeling stuck in the rat race. I'm a mid-level manager who was burning out from constantly trying to prove myself at work. The author's insights into how beliefs shape our actions were profound. I realized I had internalized the belief that I wasn't le......more

Goodreads review by Megha on August 27, 2025

As a recent graduate entering the corporate world, I was overwhelmed by the pressure to earn well and climb the ladder quickly. This book helped me take a step back and think about what kind of life I really want. The chapter on redefining richness was eye-opening - it made me realize that my parent......more

Goodreads review by Read_with_rimi on August 26, 2025

I bought this book skeptically, thinking it would be another self-help book with recycled advice. I was wrong. The depth of insight into emotional intelligence surprised me. The author's explanation of how self-awareness creates a ripple effect in all your relationships is brilliant. I work in HR, a......more

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