LitPick Review
The intellect is the most useful tool for any person. Thanks to it, we can reason objectively and understand our environment. But we live in a complex world where each discovery brings more questions. To help us better understand the universe we inhabit and ourselves, we have Who Banged the Big Bang! In this book, Prabha Karan explains in detail what the intellect, consciousness, and subtle bodies are and then delves into more complex topics. In this way, he combines critical thinking, facts, and philosophy to help us to know ourselves better.
Opinion:
Prabha Karan presents a wide variety of topics with clear and detailed explanations. The tone of the narration is formal when required, but the examples are simple, grounding the information. I like that he starts with simple terms until he gets to the more complex concepts. Even so, the reading can become dense at some points, but the progressive pace makes it easy to understand new ideas. In addition, the visual support is quite helpful. Although the illustrations are few and simple, they are colorful and easy to understand.
However, the Big Bang topic is less touched upon than others, and it is not taken more in-depth until chapter 18. I expected to see more information on this. Also, the content is strongly leaning more towards philosophy than science. For example, Prabha Karan talks about the teachings of the Vedas, the law of karma, and other systems of thought. And while there are scientific facts, I did not find them balanced with the metaphysical aspect. Despite this, the book is a well-structured guide in its composition. I recommend it to those who want a new perspective on the world and themselves.
