Book Talk - Devdutt Pattanaik on 'Escape the Bakasura Trap'

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Indo-American Arts Council

International House

Presented by the Indo-American Arts Council Literary Festival Sunday, November 16 12-1PM | Davis Hall, International House, New York City Join Devdutt Pattanaik, the eminent mythologist and storyteller, for an illuminating conversation about his latest work, Escape the Bakasura Trap. In this compelling book, Pattanaik revisits the myth of Bakasura — the demon whose insatiable appetite becomes a metaphor for destructive desires — and explores how this ancient story reflects modern struggles with greed, excess, and inner emptiness. Through his signature blend of mythic narrative and cultural insight, Devdutt guides us on how to recognize the “Bakasura” within and offers pathways to transcend it. Whether you’re a longtime admirer of his mythic scholarship or new to his work, this session will be a journey into how ancient narratives help us understand and heal our contemporary selves.

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