Trilochan Sastry's book explores faith, conflict, and search for harmony

How does one find harmony in the discordant notes of a practice that ignites wars and justifies genocide, all in the name of God? That is exactly what this book seeks to explore

The essentials of world religions: An underlying harmony

Author: Trilochan Sastry

Publisher: Penguin/Viking

Pages: 281

Price: Rs 599

  It would not be an exaggeration, albeit controversial, to consider religion among one of the most divisive forces in the world. It creates barriers between people on the basis of the gods they worship or the prophets they revere. It justifies wars and has emboldened crusaders and imperialists to undertake acts of unbelievable cruelty in the past.

 

How does one find harmony in the discordant notes of a practice that ignites wars and justifies genocide, all in the name of God? Interestingly, that is exactly what