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Ask Devdutt Pattanaik: Murder and justice in Indian scriptures

The Times Of India Podcast

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Introduction

Most religions condemn murder, which is often considered the worst of sins you can commit. But Devdath Patnikes' Indian scriptures are a little more measured in their condemnation of murder. He tells us about a serial killer mentioned in ancient texts and how people conveniently lean on gods to justify taking lives.

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