Download or read book Kaikeyi written by Vaishnavi Patel and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2022-04-26 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An instant New York Times bestseller and Tiktok sensation, Vaishnavi Patel's stunning debut Kaikeyi reimagines the life of the infamous queen from Indian epic the Ramayana... The only daughter of a king, Kaikeyi watches as her mother is banished and her own worth is reduced to what marriage alliance she can secure. Although she was raised on stories of the might and benevolence of the gods, her prayers for help go unanswered. She turns to her mother's library and discovers a magic that is hers alone. With this power, Kaikeyi transforms herself from an overlooked princess into a warrior, diplomat and favoured queen, determined to carve a better world for herself and the women around her. But when evils from her childhood stories threaten her world, the path she has forged clashes with the destiny the gods have chosen for her family. Kaikeyi must decide if resistance is worth the destruction it will wreak - and what legacy she intends to leave behind. A must for readers of historical and mythological retellings such as Madeline Miller's Circe and Jennifer Saint's Ariadne, this powerful debut weaves a tale of an extraordinary woman determined to leave her mark in a world where gods and men dictate the shape of things to come. Praise for Kaikeyi: 'Mythic retelling at its best' R. F. Kuang, author of The Poppy War 'Utterly captivating from start to finish' Genevieve Gornichec, author of The Witch's Heart 'Brave, compassionate and powerful' Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne 'A lyrical and evocative retelling, full of power and grace' Ava Reid, author of The Wolf and the Woodsman 'Compulsively readable and infinitely compassionate' Roshani Chokshi, author of The Gilded Wolves 'A thought-provoking, nuanced new look at one of humanity's most foundational stories' S. A. Chakraborty, author of The City of Brass 'Fans of Madeline Miller's Circe will fall hard for this story' Booklist (starred review)

Download or read book Kaikeyi written by Vaishnavi Patel and published by Redhook. This book was released on 2022-04-26 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • "MYTHIC RETELLING AT ITS BEST." (R. F. Kuang, author of Yellowface) • A 2023 IGNYTE AWARD FINALIST • A BOOK OF THE MONTH CLUB PICK “With a graceful, measured elegance” (New York Times), this lyrical novel reimagines the life of the infamous queen from the ancient epic the Ramayana, giving voice to an extraordinary woman determined to leave her mark in a world where gods and men dictate the shape of things to come. I was born on the full moon under an auspicious constellation, the holiest of positions—much good it did me. So begins Kaikeyi’s story. The only daughter of the kingdom of Kekaya, she is raised on legends of the gods: how they churned the vast ocean to obtain the nectar of immortality, how they vanquish evil and ensure the land of Bharat prospers, and how they offer powerful boons to the devout and the wise. Yet she watches as her father unceremoniously banishes her mother, listens as her own worth is reduced to how great a marriage alliance she can secure. And when she calls upon the gods for help, they never seem to hear. Desperate for some measure of independence, she turns to the texts she once read with her mother and discovers a magic that is hers alone. With this power, Kaikeyi transforms herself from an overlooked princess into a warrior, diplomat, and most favored queen, determined to carve a better world for herself and the women around her. But as the evil from her childhood tales threatens the cosmic order, the path she has forged clashes with the destiny the gods have chosen for her family. Kaikeyi must decide if resistance is worth the destruction it will wreak—and what legacy she intends to leave behind. PRAISE FOR KAIKEYI "Patel resets the balance of power, creating an unforgettable heroine who understands that it isn’t necessarily kings or gods who change history." –Washington Post "Easily earns its place on shelves alongside Madeline Miller’s Circe." –Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Utterly captivating from start to finish." ―Genevieve Gornichec, author of The Witch’s Heart "Brave, compassionate and powerful." ―Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne "A lyrical and evocative retelling, full of power and grace." ―Ava Reid, author of Juniper & Thorn "Compulsively readable and infinitely compassionate." ―Roshani Chokshi, author of The Last Tale of the Flower Bride "A thought-provoking, nuanced new look at one of humanity’s most foundational stories." —Shannon Chakraborty, author of The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi

Download or read book Kaikeyi just a name written by Gaurav AG Shinde and published by Ajitabha Publishers. This book was released on 2021-01-18 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a six year old girl Kaikeyi gets nurtured by a babysitter after her father left her after getting married because of his transfer,she grow up without anyone’s love. While studying engineering in Lucknow University,she encounters a handsome boy who has no goals in his life but the political background and she gradually starts seeing him with no strings attached kinda relationsip.The days pass by and that boy joins the political party coincidentally led by his own beloved uncle.Meanwhile Kaikeyi gets placed in decent IT company in Mumbai. While working passionately as a IT worker in Mumbai, Kaikeyi bumps onto a guy who is a writer and film critic following his passion of filmmaking,quite positive about his life.The circumstances made Kaikeyi to fall in love with him though she doesn’t believe in love. After getting the producer for his film the guy proposes Kaikeyi for a marriage as he believes in eternal love and wants to settle down. But Kaikeyi rejects it, the altercation happens and both falls apart.Meantime Kaikeyi gets promoted as a senior software engineer and moves to Delhi . Kaikeyi’s life changes drastically with unexpecting twists and turns after the guy name Anshul joins her company as a relationship manager which makes her realize what the Love is.

Download or read book Pure Gems of Ramayanam written by krishnan aravamudan and published by Partridge Publishing. This book was released on 2014-09-22 with total page 805 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: His first book Srimad Valmiki Ramayanam in English is a truthful but concise reproduction of the original work in Sanskrit by Sage Valmiki. It is a well-known Indian epic. His second book Ramayana Th oomanigal in Tamil is an elaborate research work on the role of twelve characters of Valmiki Ramayanam. His third work is Mahabharathathil Krishnan in Tamil dealing with the role of Lord Krishna in Mahabharatham, another great Indian epic. His fourth book is Kamban Kanum Th irumal in Tamil . He has chosen three hundred and seventy five wonderful verses from the well-known Tamil masterpiece Kamba Ramayanam, in which the great poet Kamban depicts Rama, a man, as Lord Vishnu, the God. These verses are based on a very rich background in Tamil literature. The present work Pure Gems of Ramayanam is an English translation of his Ramayana Th oomanigal in Tamil, the second book written by him. It is a research work on the twelve characters of Valmiki Ramayanam.

Download or read book Perspectives on Indian English Fiction written by Jaydipsinh Dodiya and published by Sarup & Sons. This book was released on 2006 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contributed articles on 20th century English fiction.

Download or read book Sri Ramayana Darshanam BharatMata Sadanam written by Vivekananda Kendra and published by Vivekananda Kendra. This book was released on 2017-01-28 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SRI RAMAYANA DARSHANAM - BHARATMATA SADANAM is a Pictorial Representation of the Exhibits and Write-up on SRI RAMAYANA DARSHANAM - Pictorial Exhibition, BHARATMATA SADANAM - Presentation in Statues and Pictures and VEERA HANUMAN STATUE situated at Vivekananda Kendra, Vivekanandapuram Campus, Kanyakumari-62902 (IN)

Download or read book The Guardian Of Sanatan written by Setu and published by Astitva Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-07-02 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bridging Tradition and Modernity: "The Guardian of Sanatan" by Setu In an era where corporate life leaves little room for spiritual exploration, "The Guardian of Sanatan" by Setu serves as a beacon of ancient wisdom for the contemporary reader. Authored by an IT professional deeply passionate about Sanatan Dharma, this debut book bridges the timeless teachings of the Ramayan with the modern world. Addressing pivotal questions like the reasons behind Lord Vishnu's incarnation as Lord Ram and the significance of Ram's exile, Setu aims to reconnect busy professionals with their spiritual heritage. The book is meticulously researched and personally interpreted, making ancient wisdom relevant and engaging for today's generation. Symbolizing a "bridge," Setu's work rekindles the connection between past and present, ensuring that the teachings of the Ramayan continue to guide future generations.

Download or read book Valmiki Ramayana written by R. Krishnan and published by Giri Trading Agency Private Limited. This book was released on 2021-01-16 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ramayana and Mahabharata are called The Itihasas. Itihasa in Sanskrit literally means ‘it happened thus’. So these are to be distinguished from the Puranas. Ithihasas were composed or written by those who witnessed what was happening so these are historical accounts. Valmiki lived during Ramayana period as did Veda Vyasa during The Mahabharata. Valmiki’s Ramayana is in the form of poetry and is of great beauty. It is considered as the world’s first poetry. It is set to Anushtup meter. It is the original version and there are several other versions written much later which were inspired from that of Valmiki. I am a scientist by profession and hence the type of treasure that I searched in Valmiki’s great work and my view of things could be somewhat different and perhaps be of interest. So I decided to find out for myself such details. I was very much impressed to find so many rich details and interesting information on several aspects of Tradition, Culture, Astronomy, Geography and so on and which are not generally talked about. Valmiki’s deep knowledge of Astronomy and Astrology is amazing. I was surprised to discover that iron was already in use in Ramayana period. Let us note that the westerners attribute a much later period for the use of iron and also claim that the knowledge of planets came to India from the Greeks!

Download or read book The Real Yogi written by Gayatri Vallabh Pandey and published by Sarv Bhasha Trust. This book was released on 2021-12-25 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yoga is not a forceful effort or physical poses or exercise to attain a blissful state but a natural and automatic process of realizing the uniform blend of the body, mind, soul, and nature making all indifferent and united together in deep harmony. We are presenting here 'The Real Yogi...'. This book is written by a very young and dynamic author Mr. Gayatri Vallabh Pandey. He is an IT person.

Download or read book Hinduism For Dummies written by Amrutur V. Srinivasan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-06-15 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your hands-on guide to one of the world's major religions The dominant religion of India, "Hinduism" refers to a wide variety of religious traditions and philosophies that have developed over thousands of years. Today, the United States is home to approximately one million Hindus. If you've heard of this ancient religion and are looking for a reference that explains the intricacies of the customs, practices, and teachings of this ancient spiritual system, Hinduism For Dummies is for you! Provides a thorough introduction to this earliest and popular world belief system Information on the rites, rituals, deities, and teachings associated with the practice of Hinduism Explores the history and teachings of the Vedas, Brahmans, and Upanishads Offers insight into the modern daily practice of Hinduism around the world Continuing the Dummies tradition of making the world's religions engaging and accessible to everyone, Hinduism For Dummies is your hands-on, friendly guide to this fascinating religion.

Download or read book The Story of Rama A Mythological Novel written by Narendra K. Sinha and published by Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Illustrated Ramayana written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-12-15 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the Ramayana—one of India’s most celebrated epics, and a story that transcends time itself. The tale of Rama, the exiled prince of Ayodhya who battles the evil Ravana, the king of Lanka, and rescues his abducted wife, Sita, is about much more than the eternal battle of good versus evil. It is a tale of love, friendship, loyalty, devotion, righteousness, and deliverance. Ramayana and Rama, whose journey is told in the epic, are embedded in India’s cultural consciousness, but they transcend borders. Various versions of the Ramayana can be found across the Indian subcontinent and in parts of southeast Asia. Created in consultation with distinguished economist, scholar, and translator Dr. Bibek Debroy, The Illustrated Ramayana draws from one of its earliest composers, the celebrated sage and poet Valmiki. It uses a combination of text and stunning images drawn from a variety of sources—historic and contemporary artifacts, paintings, photographs, and performances—to tell Rama’s story as he walks the path that destiny creates for him.

Download or read book Ramayana written by Krishna Dharma and published by Mandala Publishing. This book was released on 2020-08-18 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite its popularity in Eastern cultures, and though Eastern and Western scholars alike recognize it as a literary masterpiece, the Ramayana is unknown to most in the West. This edition gives English-speaking readers the best opportunity yet to discover and enjoy this ancient classic. The Ramayana, perhaps the world’s oldest literature, is both a spellbinding adventure and a work of profound philosophy, offering answers to life’s deepest questions. It tells of another time when gods and heroes walked among us, facing supernatural forces of evil and receiving guidance from powerful mystics and sages. Revered throughout the ages for its moral and spiritual wisdom, the beautiful and uplifting tale of romance and high adventure recounts the odyssey of Rama, a great king of ancient India. Rama, along with his virtuous, courageous wife Sita and faithful brother Lakshmana, is exiled to the forest for fourteen years. There, Sita is abducted by the powerful demon Ravana. With his brother and a fantastic army of supernatural creatures, Rama embarks on a perilous quest to find his beloved Sita.

Download or read book Vaalmeeki Raamaayan written by L. Swaminathan and published by Motilal Banarsidass. This book was released on 2018-01-01 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether the story of the Raamaayana had really happened or it is a creation of the human imagination is difficult to argue. But the story is unusual (and at the same time, beautifully) structured- original in content and with remarkable characters and stunning events- that it is more likely that it is all a fact and not fabricated fiction. Mixed with divine and human elements, the story has had an irresistible appeal from time immemorial. The oldest and most complex version of The Raamaayana is by Sage Vaalmeeki. Legend has it God Brahma himself had ordained that Vaalmeeki should write the Raamaayan and the gist of the story was narrated to Vaalmeeki by Sage Naarada. It is amazing how from a brief narration, Vaalmeeki could fill i all the details to compose a monumental epic of about 22,000 verses. It shows the power of Vaalmeeki's vision.

Download or read book Mahishasura Marketer written by Shraddha Anu Shekar and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2022-04-04 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is mythology all about? Gods, demons, and their shenanigans; instead of questioning their existence and actions, what if we interpret them? What if these stories are coded messages to help us fight the battle within? Is Mahishasura a metaphor? Are there alternate lessons from Puranic and mythological stories? Are there hidden answers we must decipher and apply in our life and work? Explore all this and more in this conversation between a mythologist daughter and a marketer dad! When a mythologist meets a marketer!

Download or read book Understanding Hinduism written by James D. Holt and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2024-09-05 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the beliefs and practices of Hinduism as a lived religion and engages with Hindu beliefs and practices, including the concepts that form the central beliefs of Hinduism, and the expression of these beliefs in worship and daily life. The book uses the authentic voices of practicing Hindus to highlight differences in the ways Hinduism is understood and lived in different circumstances. The diversity of Hindu expression is one of the complex elements of Hinduism, and it is also one of its strengths. This book makes this diversity the centre of its exploration. Each chapter enables the reader to consider the concepts and how they can be taught in the classroom. The author also provides suggestions for activities that could be utilised within the classroom to help others to understand the richness and vibrancy of Hinduism.

Download or read book Thapasvi Volume II A to Z of Life From Ramayana written by R Srirama Chakradhar and published by R Srirama Chakradhar. This book was released on 2023-08-30 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thapasvi presents the most sought-after skills of the competitive, globalized, and contemporary world through the lens of Valmiki Ramayana. It presents the case studies in Ramayana to imbibe life-transforming skills. These skills help us lead our life as per our choices and not by compulsions. "Thapasvi" is the outcome of enormous research by the "Thavaasmi" team on Ramayana. Uniqueness 1. Content is presented as a dialogue between a research scholar (Thapasvi) and a student (Thavaasmi) 2. Focus is on the most sought-after skills of the current age in alphabetical order (A to Z) Ex - A: Affability, C: Conflict Resolution, P: Parenting, Q: Art of Questioning, etc.. 3. Authentic based on Valmiki Ramayana 4. Discussion designed to make the best students 5. Practice and introspection made easy using KRIA (Knowledge, Retrospection, Introspection in Action) activities 6. Aesthetic richness through situational images 7. Mind maps are used to make assimilation easy