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1. 1. Myth=Mithya

   A Handbook of Hindu Mythology

   

   This book argues that myths are neither mere lies nor primitive science but symbolic frameworks that shape how societies understand the world, organize life, and make moral choices; it offers a practical toolkit for reading, comparing, and reinterpreting myths—especially from the Indian tradition—so readers can see how stories encode values, social roles, and ways of knowing. Through comparative examples and accessible analysis, it shows how myths evolve, how they are mobilized in politics and identity, and how recognizing their metaphoric truths can inform leadership, ethics, and contemporary debates. Ultimately the work invites readers to treat myth as living knowledge that speaks to human experience rather than as something to be simply true or false.