Idols

<p><strong>Why do people worship idols?</strong></p><p><strong>Why does idol worship stubbornly persist despite many centuries of prejudice bigotry and violence against it?</strong></p><p><strong>Can such worship help us find our true purpose in life and ultimately attain peace and prosperity?</strong></p><p>In <em>Idols</em> a companion volume to the bestselling <em>Dharma</em> your favourite fictional characters are back along with some new ones to explore the essence and true meaning of idolatry.</p><p>In this insightful and thought-provoking book Amish and Bhavna tackle burning questions about idol worship through simple varied and astute interpretations of myths and religious texts. They unearth the symbolic essence of <em>Ishta Devata</em> dive into the benefits of <em>bhakti</em> and tackle the importance of religion for people and society. In the process they reveal the expansive philosophy behind the practice and how it can lead us to experience-intellectually ideologically and most importantly in our hearts-the Oneness of God through transformation acceptance and love. </p>