Moneyshastra with Devdutt Pattanaik: The idea of exchange from the Rig Veda – Chapter 2

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By Devdutt Pattanaik : First Published on Jun 14, 2018 03:16 pm

This video series speaks of the economic heritage of India, both at a macroeconomic and micro-economic level. It will connect various mythological themes with modern ideas related to financial literacy

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In the Puranic tradition, which is newer than the Vedic tradition, all ideas were presented in the form of stories to help people comprehend them. We did not have any manuals back then, and children learned about life through the stories they were told.



Life also means a study of economics; how to generate wealth and how to distribute it. You have to invest first to make a return on your investment. You have to figure out what kind of person you are, and that will explain what character you play in your Purana.