Book Review - O Dharmaputri by Vs Parani

 

O Dharmaputri by Vidhya and Parani

This book is a collection of beautiful heartfelt letters that the authors have written for their daughter in response to her questions about life.

Imbibing ancient wisdom and indic philosophy into their letters, the authors have presented brilliant insights to the various questions that have plagued the human mind namely, the purpose of our lives, about balancing earnings and wealth, about living a spiritual life in today’s materialistic world and so on.

The insights are based on real life experiences of the authors. Through snippets of their lifestyle and their family history, the authors have discussed the merits of living a moral and ethical life. Although these teachings are based on the ancient wisdom of India, they are applicable for every age and every generation.

Every chapter begins with a question by Uma, the authors’ daughter. It then proceeds with the answers the authors share. The insights shared by them are timeless and invoke a sense of pride in our culture and tradition. The discussions about Dharma are varied in their depth and are relatable to every age and every time.

If you have ever doubted about your heritage, if  you ever have had questions about the purpose of your life, and if you wish to live a life balanced with ancient wisdom and modernism, then this is the book for you. As someone who likes to read books based on spirituality and philosophy, I loved this and I recommend this book to all those interested in getting answers to the bigger questions of life.