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Asura: Story of Ravana and His People (English, Paperback, Neelakantan Anand)
Asura: Story of Ravana and His People (English, Paperback, Neelakantan Anand)
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Language: English
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Binding: Paperback
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Publisher: Leadstart
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Genre: Drama
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ISBN: 9789381576052, 9789381576052
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Pages: 504
Ravana’s Perspective
One prominent feature of this book is its radical shift in perspective. Instead of the traditional narrative told by the "victors", Lord Rama and his allies, the story is told from the viewpoint of the "vanquished." The primary narrator is Ravana, the King of Lanka, with a secondary narrative provided by Bhadra, a common Asura, which gives the reader a ground-level view of the events and their societal impact.
Humanization of Mythological Characters
The book presents the characters from the Ramayana not as divine beings or one-dimensional villains, but as complex humans with their own flaws, ambitions, and motivations. Ravana is shown as a brilliant scholar, a benevolent king, and a fierce protector of his people, driven by a deep sense of injustice. Lord Rama is portrayed as a flawed individual making difficult choices, and Krishna is presented as a master strategist rather than a divine force.
Exploration of Societal and Political Themes
Neelakantan uses the ancient epic to explore contemporary themes such as caste systems, political power, oppression, and the subjectivity of history. The "Asuras" are depicted as a marginalized and oppressed class fighting for self-respect and freedom from the "Devas," who represent the ruling elite. This social commentary gives the story a powerful modern relevance.
A Deep Dive into Dharma
The book challenges the simplistic definition of dharma (righteous conduct) by showing that both sides of the conflict believe they are acting in accordance with it. The narrative raises questions about whether ends justify the means and whether a single action can define a person's entire life, regardless of their other virtues.
Fast-paced and Gripping Narrative
Despite its philosophical depth, Asura is a highly engaging and fast-paced mythological fiction novel. It's filled with adventure, political intrigue, and battle sequences that keep the reader hooked from beginning to end. The dual narrative adds to the suspense, as the reader follows both the grand story of the king and the personal journey of the common man.
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Asura - A different perspective on Ramayana
I started reading this heavy book with little hesitancy as it was written by a debut writer. However, once I started the book, it didn't look like a book written by a new author. It is very fascinatin... more
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Its not easy to take loser side. Loving Leadstart picks nowdays.
It is good to have view based on written epic but to have an alternate view and depict in form where people can relate is amazing. Great job Anand.
Everybody likes to listen to winner but who like to... more
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