Kaikeyi

Author : Vaishnavi Patel
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2022-04-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780356520186

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Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel Pdf

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)

Author : Vaishnavi Patel
Publisher : Redhook
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2022-04-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780759557314

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Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel Pdf

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

Author : Gaurav AG Shinde
Publisher : Ajitabha Publishers
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2021-01-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9788194991441

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Kaikeyi... just a name by Gaurav AG Shinde Pdf

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.

Author : J.P. Mittal
Publisher : Atlantic Publishers & Dist
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : India
ISBN : 8126906154

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History Of Ancient India (a New Version) : From 7300 Bb To 4250 Bc, by J.P. Mittal Pdf

The Present Book, New History Of Ancient India, Is An Attempt To Present The Indian History In The Light Of Recent Discoveries And Excavations Made In This Field. The History Of India Before The Invasion Of Alexander The Great In 328 B.C. Has Been Generally Considered A Myth. Accordingly, Brahma, Vishnu And Mahesh, Manu And Mandhata, Harishchandra And Bhagirath, Shri Rama And Shri Krishna, All Have Been Treated Non-Historical, Mythical Personages. But The Recent Discoveries Like Those Of Dwarika Of Shri Krishna In The Sea And Lanka Of Ravana In Orissa As Well As The Authentic Determining Of The Date Of Floods, That Find Mention In The Purana, Have Outrightly Refuted The Past Presumptions. With New Things Coming To Light, It Is Desirable That History Be Rewritten. It Is With This View That The Present Book Has Been Written. It Aims At Presenting The Information In An Analytic Manner And Also In Chronological Order. Beginning From The Vedic Yuga, The Book Presents An In-Depth Study Of Devasura Yuga, Satya Yuga, Dwapar Yuga And Kaliyuga. All The Information, Both Conventional And Recent, Provided In The Book Are Authentic As They Are Taken From The Authoritative Sources. The Book Is Unique In Its Presentation As It Richly Provides Maps Of Ancient States, Photographs And Figures, Which Not Only Give A Glimpse Of The Related Age Or Yuga But Also Facilitate Easy Understanding Of Information. Since Miracles, Exaggerations, Mysteries And Supernatural Powers Find No Reference Here, The Book Can Be Held A Complete, Authoritative Text On Ancient Indian History.It Is Hoped That The Students, Research Scholars And Even Teachers Of Indian History Will Find This Book Highly Useful And Indispensable For Having A Thorough And Updated Knowledge Of Ancient India. Even The General Readers Will Find This Book Extremely Interesting And Informative.

Author : Narendra K. Sinha
Publisher : Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd.
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Religious fiction, Indic (English)
ISBN : 8184190484

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The Story of Rama (A Mythological Novel) by Narendra K. Sinha Pdf

Author : Vipul Maheshwari,Anil Maheshwari
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10-18
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9789389351071

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Ramayana Revisited by Vipul Maheshwari,Anil Maheshwari Pdf

Rama, Maryada Purushottam, the king of Ayodhya, banished his beloved queen, in whose chastity he had complete faith, simply because his subjects disapproved of his accepting a wife who had spent a year in the house of her abductor. The king submitted to the will of the people though it broke his heart. Was his stand justified? Could Manthara be held solely responsible for the banishment of Rama and the subsequent death of Dasharatha? Was Ahalya an adulteress or a victim of sexual assault? Did the actions of the serial molester Ravana stand legal scrutiny? Was Lakshmana, a prince of Ayodhya, legally justified in mutilating Surpanakha? Was his elder brother Rama an accomplice in that action? It was said in ancient India, a king who, after having sworn to safeguard his subjects, failed to protect should be executed like a mad dog. Such a provision indicated that sovereignty was based on an implied social contract, and if the king violated the traditional pact, he forfeited his kingship. So, a king had to be just as justice trickled down from the crown. What happens though if the events of yore are retold and characters made to stand trial in today's time? Here is an attempt, unexplored so far, to retell the significant happenings narrated in the Ramayana through the legal prism of the Indian Penal Code. Each chapter comprises a prosecution version, citations of relevant provisions from the IPC, deposition of witnesses and the defence argument. Ramayana Revisited succeeds in bringing in all alternative perspectives, leaving the final judgement to the discretion of the reader.

Author : Rajendra Awasthy
Publisher : Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd.
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Short stories, Tamil
ISBN : 8128804863

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Selected Tamil Short Stories by Rajendra Awasthy Pdf

Author : Klaus K. Klostermaier
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 734 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1994-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0791421090

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A Survey of Hinduism by Klaus K. Klostermaier Pdf

This revision reflects recent developments and events in India. In particular, a new Part has been added entitled "The Meeting of East and West in India" which contains a new chapter on Mahatma Gandhi. There is also a new chapter on the position of women in Hinduism. In addition to the added chapters, the entire book has been rewritten with many new illustrations and maps. This book provides a comprehensive survey of the Hindu tradition, dealing with the history of Hinduism, the sacred writings of the Hindus, the Hindu worldview, and the specifics of the major branches of Hinduism--Vaisnavism, S aivism, and S aktism. It also focuses on the geographical ties of Hinduism with the land of India, the social order created by Hinduism, and the various systems of Hindu thought. Klostermaier describes the new development of Hinduism in the 19th and 20th centuries, including present-day political Hinduism and the efforts to turn Hinduism into a modern-world religion. A unique feature of this book is its treatment of Hinduism in a topical fashion, rather than by chronological description of the development of Hinduism or by summary of the literature. The complexities of Hindu life and thought are thus made real to the reader. Hindus will recognize it as their own tradition.

Author : Narendra Kohli
Publisher : Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2016-11-21
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9789350837054

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Initiation by Narendra Kohli Pdf

The absence of earthly logic in the popular versions of Rama-Katha and especially the absence of human rationality in the plot construction of Ramcharitamanas provoked me to a great extent. All the background events which caused the birth of Rama, were of little interest to me, as they were not the experience of our daily life and hence offered little possibility of any rational explanations. My aim, in any case was not to provide any reasoning as to why the ?avatar? took place, but to oppose injustice. The opposition to injustice, in the Rama- Katha begins in the Sidhashrama of Vishwamitra. However this entire episode related to Vishwamitra is quite mushy in the popular versions of Rama-Katha. What were the rakshasas doing near Sidhashrama? What shapes did their atrocities take away kill him? Was Vishwarhitra capable of handling rakshasas on his own? If yes, why did he not do so? Why did he choose Rama and none but him to slay the rakshasas? Against what backdrop of events did Rama agree to help Vishwamitra? What was the nature of the qualifications that Rama possessed to carry out the entrusted task?

Author : Parvathi Menon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2019-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1092359958

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Kaikeyi by Parvathi Menon Pdf

Ramayana told from the perspective of Kaikeyi - breaking the stereotypical step mother version of the character.

Author : L. Swaminathan
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2018-01-01
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9788120842168

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Vaalmeeki Raamaayan by L. Swaminathan Pdf

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.

Author : Priyadarshi Bahinipati
Publisher : Anchor Academic Publishing
Page : 77 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2017-03
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783960671244

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Jagamohana Ramayana. The Epic of Balarama Dasa by Priyadarshi Bahinipati Pdf

One of the main topics of ancient Sanskrit literature and medieval literature from different parts of India are Rama and Krishna oriented themes. From Valmiki Ramayana in Sanskrit to Ramayana in different vernacular languages of Tamil, Telgu, Malayalam, Kannada, Assamese, Gujarati, Bengali, Odishi, Marathi and Hindi, all have proceeded from the rudimentary stage of local language literature to become Mahakavyas in their respective areas and reached every nook and corners of the region, galvanizing the minds and hearts of the populace. Although they have been composed in different periods and the poets and composers have a different style of presentation of their own, they acquired the status of original spokespersons of Ramayana in their respective regions. It is a fact that Indian languages and literature are enriched by the form, content, ideas and ideologies of the epics of yesteryears. After Rama became accepted as an incarnation of Vishnu and after the popularization of devotion of Rama in the fourteenth century, all literature was intertwined in the current of a feeling of love and devotion. This trend has been manifested in the work of Balarama Dasa, one of the doyens of litterateurs of medieval Odisha. He equated Rama with Lord Jagannath and named his version of Ramayana as Jagamohana Ramayana itself. He belonged to a group of litterateurs who were famous in the history of Odisha as Panchasakhas and were known for their sublimity, egalitarianism and intellectualism. It is always important to revisit the works of literature of different periods to find out about the state of mind of those writers and composers who generated their literary marvels to establish their views emphatically with a reformative approach. In Odisha, the Panchasakhas were the champions of liberty, fraternity and equality. Therefore, it is even more important to analyse their works again to escalate the idea of free thought and expression and rescue the gamut of their opinions and ideas from intellectual hibernation.

Author : Rutuparna Rout,Easha Patil
Publisher : Unvoiced Heart
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2022-02-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Paper Cranes by Rutuparna Rout,Easha Patil Pdf

Paper Cranes is a book which ties up with the blessing, affection, love, help, advice, and guidance of many more people as well as a wonderful contribution of 25 incredible writers. All the contents are a masterpiece of each writer which shows their allegiance towards this book. We hope this book makes some refreshment in everyone's life. " Breathe, put a smile on your face and pen down what your mind needs to exhale."

Author : Vivekananda Kendra
Publisher : Vivekananda Kendra
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2017-01-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Sri Ramayana Darshanam & BharatMata Sadanam by Vivekananda Kendra Pdf

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)

Author : krishnan aravamudan
Publisher : Partridge Publishing
Page : 805 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781482837193

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Pure Gems of Ramayanam by krishnan aravamudan Pdf

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.