I, Rama: Age of Seers (Book - 1)  (English, Paperback, Ravi Venu)

I, Rama: Age Of Seers (Book - 1), the first in the trilogy by Ravi Venu, is a brilliant and contemporary, sci-fi version of the famed epic of Ramayana, told through a first-person narrative by Lord Rama himself, telling his entire story from birth till his exile.

Summary Of The Book

Lord Rama, also known as Maryada Purushottama, meaning the Lord of Virtue, has been revered since centuries, for being a brave warrior, a just and fair king, a dutiful son, a devoted husband, a loving brother, and all in all, an exemplary being, who inspired his subjects, and epitomised greatness in every way.

I, Rama: Age Of Seers (Book - 1) provides an entirely fresh perspective to the legendary tale of Ramayana. Cleverly written, thoroughly researched, and an ingenious representation of the ancient epic, the book blends in sci-fi fantasy with facts, recasting definitive events and providing metaphysical and scientific connotations to them. This takes on a whole new and exciting interpretation for lovers of Ramayana, and Lord Rama.

I, Rama: Age Of Seers (Book - 1) set as a first person account of events, seen through the eyes of Rama himself, begins with him as an old king, ruling over Ayodhya, introspecting about his life, and narrating his story to his sons and friends. Providing a transfixing account of events that transformed Rama from prince to an immortal God, I, Rama: Age Of Seers (Book - 1) outlines a prophecy which is the basis for an elaborate biological warfare involving Rama’s father Dasaratha and his skills, leading to the birth of Rama and his brothers.

Rama, created to abandon darkness in the world and ensure safety by destroying the Asuras and Demon clan, learns his specific purpose from Vishwamitra, who is depicted very differently, by stating his fondness for righteousness, while also revealing his failings and attachments, including succumbing to Menaka’s charms, and later, committing penance.

Pivotal to the book, and its main highlight, is Kaikeyi’s character, shown unlike ever before, as a strong willed warrior queen, and the ultimate strategist, playing her part in the prophecy, explained to her by the seer Vishwamitra. Readers get to learn a whole different side of her as revealed by Rama.

The book talks about Rama’s strong love and marriage to Sita, learning the art of War, and Weaponry with his brothers, and accepting exile as his destined path of immortal glory, chosen for him by the supreme spiritual seers. It addresses many unanswered questions from a religious and rationalist perspective, rekindling the passion behind Rama.

About Ravi Venu

Ravi Venugopal an entrepreneur and NRI based in Michigan, U.S.

He is the author of the The Crystal Guardian Series.

Born in 1973, he is a visionary who believes that, our myths are linked to our evolution as a human species. Having participated in many science and historical groups, and researched for more than a decade on his characters, he is inspired by his 12 year old daughter, and the works of J. K. Rowling, Carl Sagan, Stephen Hawking, and Dan Brown.