Asura: Story of Ravana and His People (English, Paperback, Neelakantan Anand)
Asura: Story of Ravana and His People (English, Paperback, Neelakantan Anand)
- Language: English
- Binding: Paperback
- Publisher: Leadstart Publishing Pvt Ltd
- Genre: Drama
- ISBN: 9789381576052, 9789381576052
- Pages: 504
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Asura: Tale Of The Vanquished is a retelling of the famous Indian epic, Ramayana, from the villain's point of view.
Summary Of The Book
In this bestseller, Neelakantan tries to break the age old tradition where history is always narrated by the victors. Asura: Tale Of The Vanquished dares to narrate the tale of the Asura people. Blending mythology, religion and history, the book narrates the tale from Ravana and Bhadra's perspective.
The book talks about how the Asura community is more liberal than the orthodox Deva clan, which was highly biased. It also attacks the evil practices of the Brahmin caste. From the tale of Mahabali, Vamana, and Sita’s Agni-Pareeksha, to Jatayu’s meeting with Ravana, the author reveals the many human emotions behind these stories and logically presents a new perspective for the readers.
How wrong was Ravana to challenge the mighty gods for his daughter's sake? Was he evil for deciding to lead life in his own terms? Was he wrong for freeing the people from the caste-cased Deva reign? The author takes the readers on an enthralling journey and poses many such complex questions.
Bhadra is a creative character who gives voice to the common man, who is lost amidst the villains and heroes. The author has been appreciated for his eye for detail, which gives life to his work. The right blend of good language and interesting twists keeps the book engaging.
Published in 2012, the book has topped many bestseller lists including the 2012 Crossword and the bestseller list of CNN IBN.
About Anand Neelakantan
Anand Neelakantan is a talented narrator from India. Asura: The Tale of the Vanquished is Neelakantan’s debut novel. He is currently working on another mythological tale that details the Kaurava’s version of the Mahabharata. He has a few satirical short stories to his credit.
Born in Kerala, Anand has been fascinated with mythology since his childhood. He is married to Aparna, and has two children, Abhinav and Ananya. Besides writing, Anand enjoys oil painting, reading, and drawing cartoons.
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Asura - A different perspective on Ramayana
In the past a lot of people have attempted to write stories on Ravana, the villain of Ramayana...
Krishnakumar TK
Certified Buyer
Jun, 2012
Its not easy to take loser side. Loving Leadstart picks nowdays.
Everybody likes to listen to winner but who like to listen to losing side? Penning other side view is tough, but it has been done beautifully. All plots are not based on what we have read in Ramayana already. Many of them are writers own creation but they are all interesting and fun to read!
Another great surprise from Leadstart
A Maverick H...
Neetu
Dec, 2012
Just wow!
Anirban Naskar
Certified Buyer, Howrah
Aug, 2020
Look at the other side of the moon.
But this book is still a good read, the author's narrative skill is excellent, one should see all sides in order to find truth.
What Ramayana says?
A man lost his peace of mind in the forest of confusion, realizes that its the multi headed mind that is the cause of all his miseries, by controlling his mind, using physical strength and by reaching its very source,...
Bk
Certified Buyer
Jun, 2012
Highly recommended
Flipkart Customer
Certified Buyer, Pimpri Chinchwad
Jan, 2020
Bhadra- An Asura's narration rules the book.
Mr. Neelakantan has done a great work in his first attempt.
I liked the flow of the book, no recession on the flow of the book. Never a boring moment.
Bhadra(an Asura) is a very typical common man who witnesses both Ravana and Rama's culture. The differences between the two great kings...
Sumeet Parui
Certified Buyer
Jul, 2012
A MUST READ
ak shadeslayer
Certified Buyer
Aug, 2012
Read with an open mind
Devajeet Datta
Certified Buyer
Nov, 2012
Good Read
It is writted on parallel lines with the Ramayana.
Personally I liked the first few paragraphs when Ravana was laying in the battlefield. It began with a very different feel altogether.
It is a different battle...
DeebaShri Joshi
Certified Buyer
Sep, 2012
This is not mythological...it's more that that!!!
this is a true perspective, of how a battle is fought between 2 and only the conqueror seems to tell the stories...
Asura is definitely something you must read just to find out what the other side seems to offer.
But surely its again no Whining of the loser...neither a repentance call...
but a pure Journey of the greatest Villains of all time ... his reputation precedes him upto dat magnitude dat mankind wishes to eliminate him e...
Sumit Pandey
Certified Buyer
Dec, 2012
