In this episode of The PVT Show Podcast, I had the privilege of speaking with Blockbuster Author - Amish Tripathi ji, India’s first blockbuster hit series Shiva Trilogy. We spoke about his journey from a banker to a bestselling author, exploring the profound influence of Lord Shiva on his life and work. We discussed the transition from corporate life to writing, the reimagining of Shiva as a human figure, and the importance of spirituality in modern life. The conversation delves into themes of insecurity, competitiveness, and the paths to discovering the divine within ourselves.The conversation also touches on the importance of Rudraksha and the spiritual journey one can embark upon, concluding with reflections on how Shiva would guide humanity amidst chaos.
Join me in this insightful conversation as we discuss Shiva Consciousness.
🔹 Amish Tripathi – is an author, former diplomat and broadcaster from India. He is among the fastest-selling authors in Indian publishing history, known best for The Shiva Trilogy and Ram Chandra Series. His books have sold over 7 million copies and been translated into 20 Indian and international languages since 2010.
🎯 Key Highlights from This Conversation
🔥 Amish Tripathi transitioned from banking to writing.
🔥 Shiva's influence was central to Amish's upbringing.
🔥 He self-published his first book after rejections.
🔥 Writing about Shiva transformed Amish personally.
🔥 Insecurity drives competitiveness in modern life.
🔥 Spirituality is essential for everyone, not just the elderly.
🔥 Shiva represents transformation rather than mere destruction.
📌 Timestamped Key Moments:
00:00 Introduction to Amish Tripathi and His Journey
03:09 The Influence of Shiva in Amish's Life
05:56 Transition from Banking to Writing
09:07 Reimagining Shiva: A Human Perspective
12:01 The Four Approaches to the Divine
14:53 Personal Transformation Through Writing
17:56 Insecurity and Competitiveness in Modern Life
20:54 Spirituality in Everyday Life
23:46 Finding Balance: Desires vs. Inner Peace
27:03 Paths to the Divine: Yoga and Beyond
30:01 Understanding Mahadev: The God of Gods
33:20 The Divine Within: Leadership and Ego
39:09 Shiva: The God of Transformation and Duality
43:39 Leadership Lessons from Lord Shiva
48:04 Balancing Ambition and Detachment
51:06 Rudraksha and Spiritual Practices
54:28 Embarking on a Spiritual Journey
57:51 Shiva's Guidance in Modern Chaos
📢 Connect with the Guests
📌 Amish Tripathi:
🔹YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@authoramish
🔹Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amish-tripathi-60080719b/
🔹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authoramish
🔹Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authoramish/
🔹 Twitter : https://x.com/authoramish
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