Initially his love towards God came under criticism from both parents and relatives alike, like Mr. Kumar stating “Religion is darkness” (Martel 29), however his experiences only served to strengthen his bond with religion. In the retelling of his childhood, Pi brings up the question: “We are all born like Catholics, aren’t we – in limbo, without religion, until some figure introduces us to God?” (51). Responding to his own question, Pi follows up with his initial introduction to religion. When he was a baby, he underwent the “Hindu rite of passage” (52). During this, Pi becomes enthralled with Hinduism, “I feel at home in a Hindu temple” (52). However, in his desire to be closer with God, he comes across “Jesus Christ” (55). On vacation with his family in Munnar, he comes across a church close to a Hindu temple. Pi gives into his curiosity and enters the church, where he “was filled with a sense of peace” (57). Spending time with Father Martin and learning about Christianity, Pi comes to ultimately desire to be one. Hardly a year later, Pi once again steps into another place of worship, the mosque. Satesh Kumar introduces Pi to the aspects of Islam which Pi comes to accept. Although his decision to pursue them is questioned later on, Pi replies that
Initially his love towards God came under criticism from both parents and relatives alike, like Mr. Kumar stating “Religion is darkness” (Martel 29), however his experiences only served to strengthen his bond with religion. In the retelling of his childhood, Pi brings up the question: “We are all born like Catholics, aren’t we – in limbo, without religion, until some figure introduces us to God?” (51). Responding to his own question, Pi follows up with his initial introduction to religion. When he was a baby, he underwent the “Hindu rite of passage” (52). During this, Pi becomes enthralled with Hinduism, “I feel at home in a Hindu temple” (52). However, in his desire to be closer with God, he comes across “Jesus Christ” (55). On vacation with his family in Munnar, he comes across a church close to a Hindu temple. Pi gives into his curiosity and enters the church, where he “was filled with a sense of peace” (57). Spending time with Father Martin and learning about Christianity, Pi comes to ultimately desire to be one. Hardly a year later, Pi once again steps into another place of worship, the mosque. Satesh Kumar introduces Pi to the aspects of Islam which Pi comes to accept. Although his decision to pursue them is questioned later on, Pi replies that