Dr. Ishan Shivanand presents his book The Practice of Immortality, written during COVID lockdown. He argues true immortality means 500 years of happiness, not just endless existence, and distinguishes it from a prolonged psychosis. The book questions what lies beyond death through philosophical reflection on life and well-being.
This episode of Encounter took us to the Kodar Arts Centre in Port Louis, where Dr. Ishan Sivanand presented his book, The Practice of Immortality, a book written in the period of confinement due to the pandemic of COVID-19. Dr. Ishan Sivanand questions the existence of life and what lies beyond in a reflective and meditative process. Immortality, do you think people might literally interpret it as There are some secrets you're telling about immortality.
Living in a state of peace, you can have 500 years of happiness, but what if you are in a state of psychosis? Then that's 500 years of psychosis. Who would want that? I am presenting here is not a way to live forever, but a way to live happily for a long time.
