Ashok Panagariya’s book Monk in a Merc launched
Renowned neurologist Padma Shri late Dr Ashok Panagariya’s book, titled Monk in a Merc, was launched in a virtual event, on the occasion of his birth anniversary.
In his book, Dr Panagariya blends his life experiences with modern science and Indic philosophy to tackle some pertinent questions and shares tools that anyone can acquire to become a better ‘brain-manager’.
Could we find happiness and attain mental peace without relinquishing our material goals? What if we could understand why we behave and act the way we do? How does our brain really trick us into many of the decisions we make every day? What if we could actually train our brain and improve our ability to lead a more meaningful life, not only for ourselves but also for society?
He delves deeply into the human mind, showing what makes it unique, and the remarkable intrinsic capacity it holds to influence our lives. He does all this while making us acutely aware of the role luck and chance play in how we eventually shape up.
Monk in a Merc is an insightful read for anyone looking to achieve eternal happiness and peace while still enjoying all that life offers — material wealth and professional success. It turns the tables on the conventional understanding of monkhood, which seeks renunciation of material pursuits in search of a spiritual quest.
The author, a neurologist par excellence, employs his unparalleled insight into the science of brain, combines it with the essence of philosophy he has assimilated from teachings around the world, and opens the window to the non-linear sciences outside the domain of our scientific understanding, to introduce us to the laws of the universe where each of our thoughts and actions leave their imprints and consequences for us to bear.