India, May 8 -- By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik - Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist

Social media is abuzz with a new generation of Babas on the internet. They are young, chubby and cute. They dress appropriately, say the right things and know how to play the media. They are gradually overshadowing the older generation of Babas, known for their beards, masculinity and knowledge of the supernatural. People are left wondering who the true Baba is, with arguments flying fiercely on each side.

This shift from old, bearded Babas to young, chubby Babas is even reflected in memes involving Hindu gods. Older memes often depicted gods as muscular men with stern, angry expressions. A newer set of memes portray gods as little children - be it Radh...