Reading list for the divine by author Dr Radhakrishnan Pillai

Management books move aside. Dr Radhakrishnan Pillai, author, reveals his reading list that is brimming with a leaning to the spiritual.

1. The Prophet ( Khalil Gibran)

The book is a guide to the philosophy of life. It gives us guidance how we should lead life in a society.

2. 7 Habits of Highly Effective People ( Steven Covey)

An all-time classic of management books. It is a must read. I have read it over many times and it is one of my reference books.

3. The Holy Geeta ( Swami Chinmayananda)

There are many commentaries on Geeta, but this stands out. Written with a different style, this gives a logical explanation to anyone who wants to understand Krishna's teachings to Arjuna.

4. Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda

He brought Indian wisdom global respect; someone who took pride in our tradition and culture. These books will change your approach to India itself. A must-read for those who want to understand India and its philosophy.

5. Arthashastra ( Chanakya)

This masterpiece, written in 4th century BC, has 6,000 sutras on good governance, strategy, leadership etc. I did my PhD on this book and it has completely changed my life.