I recently brought this new book named Scion of Ikshvaku. i found it interesting and thought of sharing it with my friends. this book explains beautifully the great of indian culture. I strongly recomend this book to all.
Ram Rajya. The Perfect Land. But perfection has a price. He paid that price.
3400 BCE. INDIA
Ayodhya is weakened by divisions. A terrible war has taken its toll. The damage runs deep. The demon King of Lanka, Raavan, does not impose his rule on the defeated. He, instead, imposes his trade. Money is sucked out of the empire. The Sapt Sindhu people descend into poverty, despondency and corruption. They cry for a leader to lead them out of the morass. Little do they appreciate that the leader is among them. One whom they know. A tortured and ostracised prince. A prince they tried to break. A prince called Ram.
Ayodhya is weakened by divisions. A terrible war has taken its toll. The damage runs deep. The demon King of Lanka, Raavan, does not impose his rule on the defeated. He, instead, imposes his trade. Money is sucked out of the empire. The Sapt Sindhu people descend into poverty, despondency and corruption. They cry for a leader to lead them out of the morass. Little do they appreciate that the leader is among them. One whom they know. A tortured and ostracised prince. A prince they tried to break. A prince called Ram.
He loves his country, even when his countrymen torment him. He stands alone for the law. His band of brothers, his Sita, and he, against the darkness of chaos.
Will Ram rise above the taint that others heap on him? Will his love for Sita sustain him through his struggle? Will he defeat the demon Lord Raavan who destroyed his childhood? Will he fulfil the destiny of the Vishnu?
Begin an epic journey with Amish’s latest: the Ram Chandra Series.
Review
Amish Tripathi s latest, Scion of Ikshvaku is book one in the Ram Chandra Series. I remember approaching The Shiva Trilogy series with very limited knowledge of Lord Shiva s mythology and heroic tales. So every page there was an amazing revelation that I absolutely enjoyed. But as I am well aware of the Ramayan, I began to read the Scion of Ikshvaku with a haughty sense, assuming I would know all the events that would transpire. But at the end of the book, I was so glad to realize that my false notions were disapproved. On the surface we have the loved (Ram, Sita, Lakshman, Bharat, Shatrugan) and despised (Queen Kaikeyi, Manthara, Raavan) characters of the Ramayan. But all these familiar characters are introduced in unfamiliar ways and thrust in unique situations making every chapter riveting. References to Meluha and Somras were a beautiful throwback to the Shiva Trilogy. Also as in the Shiva Trilogy, the battle sequences were meticulously detailed. The plotline involving sages Vashishta and Vishwamitra and Nagas were unnerving to read and I look forward to unearthing the mystery through the remaining books in the series. There was one particular plot about a very traumatic rape incident that was very revolting. But the ultimate justice meted out to the perpetrators, though horrific, seemed very apt and I wish such justice existed in our real world as well! It s going to a long wait to the next book in the series, but it will certainly be well worth the wait. --By Sharanya K C on 28 June 2015, On Amazon India
About the Author
Described as 'India's first literary popstar' by world-renowned film director Shekhar Kapur, Amish's unique combination of crackling story-telling, religious symbolism and profound philosophies has made him an overnight publishing phenomenon, with spiritual guru Deepak Chopra hailing Amish's books as 'archetypal and stirring'.
Amish's Shiva Trilogy — The Immortals of Meluha (2010). The Secret of the Nagas (2011) and The Oath of the Vayuputras (2013) — has over 2.2 million copies in print with gross retail sales of over Rs 60 crores, making it the fastest selling book series in Indian history. His books have been translated into 14 Indian and International languages. His next book, titled Scion of Ikshvaku, the book 1 of Ram Chandra Series, is expected to release later this year.
Forbes Magazine has listed Amish amongst the 100 most influential celebrities in India, three years in a row. He has also received the Society Young Achievers Award for literature in 2013, Man of the Year by Radio City, Communicator of the Year by PR Council of India and Pride of India award (Literature). Amish was also selected as an Eisenhower Fellow, a prestigious American programme for outstanding leaders from around the world.
Amish is a graduate of IIM-Calcutta and worked for 14 years in the financial services industry before turning to full-time writing. He lives in Mumbai with his wife Preeti and son Neel.
You can read a free sample of this great book on amazon.
Amish's Shiva Trilogy — The Immortals of Meluha (2010). The Secret of the Nagas (2011) and The Oath of the Vayuputras (2013) — has over 2.2 million copies in print with gross retail sales of over Rs 60 crores, making it the fastest selling book series in Indian history. His books have been translated into 14 Indian and International languages. His next book, titled Scion of Ikshvaku, the book 1 of Ram Chandra Series, is expected to release later this year.
Forbes Magazine has listed Amish amongst the 100 most influential celebrities in India, three years in a row. He has also received the Society Young Achievers Award for literature in 2013, Man of the Year by Radio City, Communicator of the Year by PR Council of India and Pride of India award (Literature). Amish was also selected as an Eisenhower Fellow, a prestigious American programme for outstanding leaders from around the world.
Amish is a graduate of IIM-Calcutta and worked for 14 years in the financial services industry before turning to full-time writing. He lives in Mumbai with his wife Preeti and son Neel.
You can read a free sample of this great book on amazon.
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