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'Myth = Mithya', 'Jaya' and 'My Gita' were written by:
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Answer: Option D — Devdutt Pattanaik
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"Myth = Mithya: A Handbook of Hindu Mythology" (2006), "Jaya: An Illustrated Retelling of the Mahabharata" (2010) and "My Gita" (2015) are books by Devdutt Pattanaik, a writer on Indian mythology.
About these books:
- "Myth = Mithya" explains the symbols, stories and ideas of Hindu mythology and how they shape Indian culture. "Mithya" in Sanskrit means something that is not the whole truth, or a limited understanding.
- "Jaya" retells the Mahabharata in simple language, with Pattanaik's own line drawings. "Jaya" was the original name of the epic.
- "My Gita" presents the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita by themes rather than verse by verse, relating them to modern life.
About Devdutt Pattanaik:
- He was born in 1970 in Mumbai.
- He trained as a medical doctor but became a full-time writer and speaker on mythology, culture and management.
- He is known for linking mythological stories with modern business and leadership in books such as "Business Sutra" (2013).
- He worked as "Chief Belief Officer" at the Future Group.
- His other books include "Sita: An Illustrated Retelling of the Ramayana" (2013), "Shikhandi and Other Tales They Don't Tell You", "7 Secrets of Hindu Calendar Art" and "Olympus" (on Greek mythology).
- He has hosted television shows such as "Devlok with Devdutt Pattanaik".
Other writers of Indian mythology:
- Amish Tripathi: "The Immortals of Meluha" (Shiva Trilogy) and the "Ram Chandra" series.
- Ashwin Sanghi: "Chanakya's Chant", "The Krishna Key".
- Anand Neelakantan: "Asura", "Ajaya".
- Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni: "The Palace of Illusions".
Why not the other options?
- ✗Amish Tripathi wrote "The Immortals of Meluha".
- ✗Ashwin Sanghi wrote "Chanakya's Chant".
- ✗Anand Neelakantan wrote "Asura".
Quick tip
Remember: Devdutt Pattanaik = "Myth = Mithya" (2006), "Jaya" (Mahabharata, 2010), "Sita" (Ramayana), "My Gita" (2015), "Business Sutra"; trained as a doctor.
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