ABOUT THIS BOOK
The Indian sub-continent has been the custodian of the dharmic ecosystem since time immemorial.
The values of Dharma Yoga are eternal and universal, but practices evolve to reflect the realities of
the age in which we are living. Written by Ravi Swaminathan and Ananth, this book presents the
range of Hindu beliefs, philosophies and practices through the medium of her ancient stories and
provides a basic appreciation of what it means to be a Dharma Yogi.
Dharma Yoga is a must-read for anyone wanting to know more about Hinduism and its roots and
traditions. The book is written in a simple and easy-to-access style, boiling down the complex and
often confounding terms to their essence, which can be grasped by anyone irrespective of their age.
Stories and quotations interspersed throughout the book enhance its readability.
AUTHOR OF THE BOOK
Ravi Swaminathan has had a rich corporate career spanning more than three decades across multiple
industries. He was the president at Hewlett Packard India and retired as the managing director of
AMD India. Ravi has been visiting faculty at IIM Ahmedabad and given guest lectures at a number
of institutions. He is a chemical technologist with an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad and has an AMP
from INSEAD, France. With a deep interest in spirituality, Ravi shares his understanding of the
essence of dharma and brings his extensive insights from the corporate world to link what it takes
to lead a rich and empowered life in today’s world with teachings drawn from dharmic traditions.
Ananth has been active in the consumer tech startup space, having graduated from St. Stephen’s
College, Delhi and post graduated from SP Jain Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai. He
has nurtured a deep interest in stories from Indian itihasa and puranas from a very early age and
has been retelling these stories on his blog, suited to the modern reader for over a decade. Ananth’s
involvement in Indian culture also extends to his training as a Carnatic percussionist and a hobbyist
photographer, having captured many historical places and practices in photographs
