Title- Ramayana-The Game of Life:
Rise of Sun Prince
Author- Shubha Vilas
Publisher-Jaico Publishing
House
Genre- Mythology
The Blurb- Ramayana: The Game of
Life (Book 1), one of the world's great literary masterpieces, skillfully
retold for modern audiences. Epics like the Ramayana have been recounted
infinite times. Is there a need for another chronicle in the presence of so
many? How is this one different? And is it relevant to our ever-changing modern lives?
Yes, there is a need, yes this is different and
yes, it is relevant. This new series of books, each following one khand of the
Ramayana, decodes the eternal wisdom of that poetic scripture through gripping
narrative and thought-provoking instruction. In the time-honored custom of
spreading wisdom through tales, every fascinating story in the epic is retold
here and every character unfolded to captivate your heart and open your mindto
lifes deepest questions.
The narrative closely follows Valmikis Ramayana,
gently weaving in folk tales as well as the beautiful analogies of the Kamba
Ramayana. The first of this six-volume series, Rise of the Sun Prince, takes
you through the divine story of Lord Rama from His birth up to His marriage.
Through these pages are revealed the tales of Dasarathas leadership,
Vishwamitras quest for power and the intriguing story of a little-known stone
maiden. Ramayana: The Game of Life has all of this and much more - food for
contemporary thought drawn from an enduring masterpiece.
My View- The
genre is Mythology. The book tells the already told and heard story of Ramayana
again but in a different style. The author has unique style of writing. Though
I have read Ramayana lot many tines but this story definitely seems always
fresh. This book is distinctive because the author has woven the instances of
Ramayana to the common man life.
The analogy present in the foot notes be it
extracts from vedic literature or a philosophical explanation given to human
behavior is extraordinary.
The description of places and every character
is life like. Personally, what I liked the most in the book is Lord Rama is
alone not the hero. Every character from Valmiki, to King Dashratha is
explained as heroes of their own life.
The cover of the book is appropriately designed
and suits the theme. Its colorful with different hues of violet greens and
yellows. It relates to something mystical and Supreme.
Sometimes, I felt the content explanations
are over exaggerated. But then I also feel that a novel in which a powerful
story like Ramayana is told it is justifiable to explain it with the web of
more words.
Overall, I must say this book is a must read
because it covers Indian culture and also relates very well to own life.
Read this , if you are interested in Indian
Culture and have a great interest in Philosophy. For others if you want to have
a different genre from fiction you can give this a try.
About the Author- Shubha Vilas, a spiritual seeker and
a motivational speaker, holds a degree in engineering and law with
specialization in Patent Law. His leadership seminars are popular with
top-level management in corporate houses. He also helps individuals deal with
modern-life situations by applying the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana
and other dharmic traditions.
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