• Gurwinder Kaur

Religion is often used as theme in many novels, drama and poetry. It is one of the most important factors in life of people. Therefore writers do not hesitate to either use religion in positive or negative of religion to build up its plot or character of protagonist or antagonist. Religion is epitome of psychology of a person. It plays an important role in developing the mind set of any human being. The way a person think is directly proportional to the way he or she was raised with belief and religion. This can be seen in various texts. Religion often gives a ray of hope in one’s life which can be seen in Martel’s novel Life of Pi. Pi’s character developed through religion and also the hope and belief in religion was very important factor of Pi’s survival in the sea. Pi has seen as polytheist, believing in many religions gave a new definition to character of pi’s personality. The relationship of Pi and religion is that of a teacher and pupil. Pi’s outlook toward religion is difficult to understand as one is not sure his dimension to look at religion. He rather being a blind follower shows a sensible approach to it. He is not religious for the sake of being religious but he is because he felt more close to the God which gives him peace. Pi believed in not harming any one that was challenged him on the quest of survival in the sea.

Religion, Pi, Life of Pi, science and religion

"Religion and Pi - Life of Pi", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 12, page no.832-834, December 2018, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRDT06123.pdf

"Religion and Pi - Life of Pi", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 12, page no. pp832-834, December 2018, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRDT06123.pdf