Title: Ramayana-The
Game of Life: Stolen Hope
Author: Shubha Vilas
Publisher: Jaico Publishing House (2016)
Language: English
Binding: Paperback
Pages : 307
Price: ₹ 299
Once again I got a chance to read mythology because
of Blogadda and the author Shubha Vilas. To be honest he is the only person I have
read till date for mythology, otherwise during childhood I had sufficed with
the tele serials featuring mythology.
Not
my favourite genre but I would say I am beginning to develop a taste for it.
Thanks to blogadda I had read the previous novel Ramayana -
The Game of Life: The Shattered Dreams by Shubha Vilas.
And after reading that I read
the first part, well I was just making sure that I go through the whole thing.
So when the opportunity for reviewing the third book in the series came up I was
very excited. For the people who haven’t gone through the first two books the
author has been thoughtful and provided the summary for the respective books before
the actual starting of the book.
The
book starts with Ram, Sita and Lakshmana, well into their exile at the
Dandakaranya forest. They proceed inside the forest with unfolding of
mesmerizing history about the forest told by different sages. They move to
Panchavati in tranquil and peace. They had decided
to spend their last year of exile in the beautiful forest of Panchvati.
But as fate has it, in the last year of their exile, they encounter the demon
Surpanakha. Surpanakha plays a very vital role in the Ramayana. She is the
reason and the pivot to the impending war and the destruction of the demon king
Ravana. The book goes on about till the point where Sita is abducted by Ravana.
As
I write the summarized plot I see that this is not a spoiler for the book
because the true essence of the book is enveloped with the enriching footnotes
by the author.
As
promised in the summary it was true to its word simplifying the epic tale of Ramayana
and merging it with life lessons beautifully. It has been well researched as
like the other two past series. The footnotes as always are the
highlight of the book and the short tales in every chapter are cherry on the
top. The title is true to the books content. And the division of the chapters
seem smooth for reading without making a break in the scenes.
After reading this book I would say I have
learned many things about life and in general along with Ramayana. Its worth a
read like the previous books and I would rate it three out of five stars.
About the Author:
Shubha Vilas, an otherworldly seeker and a motivational speaker, holds a degree
in Engineering and law with specialization in Patent Law. His leadership
classes are well known with top-level administration in corporate houses. He
likewise offers people some assistance with applying so as to deal with present
day life circumstances the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana and other dharma
customs.
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