Avaneesh, known as The Selfish Philosopher, is a philosophy researcher and psychology enthusiast exploring the lived wisdom of ancient civilisations. A polyglot who speaks eight languages, he engages deeply with original Sanskrit texts to decode the philosophical and cultural foundations of ancient India. A storyteller at heart, he has led international teams of artists and writers to create original animation content for global children’s broadcasters. Trained in Kathakali and an exponent of the Mizhavu, Avaneesh also mentors startups focused on disability, accessibility, and inclusion. He lives in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

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From Sunrise to Salvation: What Ancient India Knew about Love, Sex, Society, and the Soul by Avaneesh

‘Ancient in origin. Modern in relevance.’ What if the solutions to modern stress and complexity were already mapped out thousands of years ago? Long before productivity hacks, wellness routines, or self-help gurus, ancient India developed a complete philosophy of living. From food and fashion to law, love, sex, ritual, and...