East vs. west
1. Following the story of Ganesha as described by Pattanaik, explain the difference between
"the world" and "my world."
2. What is culture, and how does Pattanaik explain that "my world' is always better than "your world?
3. Explain how Alexander and the gymnosophist each came to have differing viewpoints.
4. Discuss how mythology and culture influences the way different people conduct business.
5. Explain the differences between the East and West in regard to music, as described by Pattanaik
6. Why does Pattanaik say that a clash between cultures is inevitable given the reality of what India is
today?
