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The Difficulty Of Being Good : On The Subtle Art Of Dharma

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Publisher: Penguin Books India (2010)
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Book Summary of The Difficulty Of Being Good : On The Subtle Art Of Dharma

In his new book, Gurcharan Das turns to the Mahabharata in order to answer the question, 'why be good?', and discovers that the epic's world of moral haziness and uncertainty is closer to our experience as ordinary human beings than the narrow and rigid positions that define most debate in this fundamentalist age of moral certainty.

The Mahabharata is obsessed with the elusive notion of dharma-in essence, doing the right thing. When a hero falters, the action stops and everyone weighs in with a different and often contradictory take on dharma. The epic's characters are flawed, but their incoherent experiences throw light on our familiar dilemmas.

Gurcharan Das's best-selling book India Unbound examined the classical aim of artha, material well being. This, his first book in seven years, dwells on the goal of dharma, moral well being. It addresses the central problem of how to live our lives in an examined way-holding a mirror up to us and

forcing us to confront the many ways in which we deceive ourselves and others. What emerges is a doctrine of dharma that we can apply to our business decisions, political strategies and interpersonal relationships-in effect, to life itself.

About The Author
Gurcharan Das is an author and management consultant. He is author of three plays, which have been performed Off-Broadway, at the Edinburgh Festival and in many cities in India and around the world. He graduated with honours in Philosophy from Harvard University
 

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04 February 12
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Intellectually fascinating read

This is a good book any book lover will love to have it.This intellectual text revisit one of the oldest scripture in the world-Mahabharata.Gurucharan Das an accomplished writer successfully show that India oldest story still hold many lessons and virtues which are useful in Modern world.
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18 February 12
A wow expirience !!

A book whose foundation lays in the epic Mahabharata. An awesome soul touching book that prompts readers to think and make their own version of Right Vs. wrong. I liked the way author has put down many different contradicting views on Dharma and given the space to reader to create and link his thinking to the context.

Gurcharan Das, I was a fan of your writing style and knowledge way back after reading India Unbounded, this book has just added one more adjective which could describe you Versatile.

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20 May 12
Exactly what the title says!

My father suggested I read this book as I'd been on a "Mahabharata" rampage. I was told that this is a book about Yudhisthiras struggle between his principles and his dharma. Its written in a very interesting manner with each chapter focusing on one characteristic of a major player in the Mahabharata. It has "real time" examples which help you relate to the topic being discussed and also eventually lead you to ask important questions like what is true dharma? what if our dharma contradicts our principles? Brilliantly written and easy to follow. Has one shortfall, it ends to quick! :)

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16 November 11
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A relook at the basis of life - Dharma

Dharma is a word that means many things to many people all over the world. Gurcharan has delved into history and through Mahabharata made a stunning point of Dharma being as flexible as water and that not all things can be put in lack and white. The book makes readers think that in today's world this concept of Dharma may help in greater benefit of the world.

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07 December 11
Awesome Read

A must for your book shelf. Written in a simple language.Book is entertaining and thought provoking.writer is a great story teller. he has described mahabhatra in a very lucid way. i highly recommend this book to read How can we live a balanced and a moral life in the world of uncertainties? examples have also been given from history which makes the book even more interesting

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Details of Book: The Difficulty Of Being Good : On The Subtle Art Of Dharma

Book: The Difficulty Of Being Good : On The Subtle Art Of Dharma
Author: Gurcharan Das
ISBN:

0670083496

ISBN-13:

9780670083497

,

978-0670083497

Binding: Hardcover
Publishing Date: 2010
Publisher: Penguin Books India
Edition: 1stEdition
Number of Pages: 488
Language: English
Dimensions: 9.05 x 6.35 x 1.32 inches
Format: A
Weight: 844 grams
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