There is nothing more satisfying than reading a book while sipping a hot cup of tea.
It is quite a coincidence that I am finally writing about three books based on Indian mythology that I read in the past three years in the week in which India is celebrating the construction of the Ram Mandir after a wait of five centuries. The Immortals of Meluha by Amish (2008) How does one … Continue reading Three Books based on Indian Mythology
Famous mythologist, Devdutt Pattanaik, retells the world's greatest text: Mahabharata. Certain unknown facts come to light in this retelling that is however much influenced by the author's own prejudices.
The Mahabharat is not only the longest epic of this world, it is also the fifth Veda, and my all-time favourite book. This year I read three book based on it. All of them deserve a detailed review and I might do that next year but as of now, I am only summarising them in … Continue reading Books on the Mahabharat
The Mahabharat is one of the two principal epics of India. The longest epic in the world, it is often considered the fifth Veda. To me, quite simply, the greatest tale ever told.*Is there any book you rate above all others? Do share.*Entry for letter M
On this Thanksgiving Weekend, Jenn at Jenn's Bookshelves has posed the question as to which book one is most thankful for. The Mahabharat is my all-time favourite book. Passion, Romance, Friendship, Courage, Chivalry, Envy, Arrogance, Cowardice, Sacrifice, Suffering...: It contains the kernels of all the literary plots of the world. However, most translations don't do justice to … Continue reading Book Most Thankful For
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