Synopsis A study of Hindu, Buddhist and Jain mythology, the work presents Indian mythology as highly complex and diverse in themes and giving myriad insights into life. It examines the close link between mythology and religion in India and the basic elements of Hindu mythology, particularly Vedic mythology. It focuses on the legends and stories of Hindu gods and goddesses (the ‘Trinity of Gods’). It deals in-depth with stories of Lord Buddha’s life and teachings, the intricate world of Buddhist cosmology and Jain stories of tirthankaras and working of theories like that of karma.