Sequels are often found to be disappointing. Sometimes they lack the luster of the preceding successes and sometimes they fail to stick to the motive of the author. But this sequel to the amazing national best seller, ‘The Secret of the Nagas’, is the exact opposite of disappointing.
Author Amish has done a really great job in capturing the true essence of the Mahadev. His crystal clear ideas and fun-filled narratives have saved the day. Just like its predecessor, the book succeeds in grasping the attention of all ages.
Marvelous details have been laid out in such an intricate manner that the book seldom fails to impress the readers. The second book of the trilogy on Shiva has reached sky heights. Pleasing and feeding readers of all ages, this evergreen trilogy on The Lord of Lords has proven to be an applaud-worthy creation.
With its mythical characters and mythological happenings, people find it easy to relate to the clear sense of events in the book. Some might find it disinteresting due to the cooked up details of the book, but the storytelling is a wonder of its own.
Author Amish has done a really great job in capturing the true essence of the Mahadev. His crystal clear ideas and fun-filled narratives have saved the day. Just like its predecessor, the book succeeds in grasping the attention of all ages.
Marvelous details have been laid out in such an intricate manner that the book seldom fails to impress the readers. The second book of the trilogy on Shiva has reached sky heights. Pleasing and feeding readers of all ages, this evergreen trilogy on The Lord of Lords has proven to be an applaud-worthy creation.
With its mythical characters and mythological happenings, people find it easy to relate to the clear sense of events in the book. Some might find it disinteresting due to the cooked up details of the book, but the storytelling is a wonder of its own.
Amish does not give answers to his own riddles. Instead, his answers are sought for in the readers' minds. Also the life saving advices in between the plot has made it almost a non-fiction. Still, the story grasps the holiness of the God and the beauty that enjoys His surroundings.
In a twisted manner, Shiva has to deal with the ever-increasing Naga attacks. Shiva along with Sati, Ayurvati, Parvateshwar, Anandmayi and Bhagirath, Nandi and Veerbhadra visit Kashi - for the attack by a particular Naga leads them to a clue there.
After the trip to Kashi, they travel to Branga and are immediately welcomed with the unwelcoming stance of plague. Sati stays behind as she gives birth to Kartik, their first son. All the citizens are happy that their hero had finally arrived. The introduction to the Branga community and the exquisite machinery of the gates and the ships is beautiful.
To imagine that it took six months for the men to build the ship is astonishing and downright glorifying. Amish has told the history and the derivation of the Branga in his own fluent words, which make it all the more worthwhile to learn about this ancient place.
From Kashi to Branga, Shiva and his companions travel in hope for an answer and not finding one, they incidentally learn about a rogue bandit called Parashuram. The attack on Parashuram is well-planned and works brilliantly.
Soon the team is to know that Parashuram is none other than a missing Vasudev pundit. Shiva is pleasantly surprised about this newfound knowledge. When Parashuram learns that he had led an attack against his God, he cuts off his hand to serve as a punishment.
In a twisted manner, Shiva has to deal with the ever-increasing Naga attacks. Shiva along with Sati, Ayurvati, Parvateshwar, Anandmayi and Bhagirath, Nandi and Veerbhadra visit Kashi - for the attack by a particular Naga leads them to a clue there.
After the trip to Kashi, they travel to Branga and are immediately welcomed with the unwelcoming stance of plague. Sati stays behind as she gives birth to Kartik, their first son. All the citizens are happy that their hero had finally arrived. The introduction to the Branga community and the exquisite machinery of the gates and the ships is beautiful.
To imagine that it took six months for the men to build the ship is astonishing and downright glorifying. Amish has told the history and the derivation of the Branga in his own fluent words, which make it all the more worthwhile to learn about this ancient place.
From Kashi to Branga, Shiva and his companions travel in hope for an answer and not finding one, they incidentally learn about a rogue bandit called Parashuram. The attack on Parashuram is well-planned and works brilliantly.
Soon the team is to know that Parashuram is none other than a missing Vasudev pundit. Shiva is pleasantly surprised about this newfound knowledge. When Parashuram learns that he had led an attack against his God, he cuts off his hand to serve as a punishment.
Shiva is utterly horrified on knowing this and readily forgives the former. Meanwhile, Sati sets out on a mission to relieve a village from a pack of lions. Incidentally it happens so one day that Sati is in the arms of danger (and probably death) from the most ferocious of the lions.
Just then, out of nowhere, a Naga soldier appears and foils the attack of the lion. Sati is saved but the danger still looms. The Naga succeeds in defeating the lion and after the initial shock has died down, Sati is told that the brave warrior who had saved her life was none other than her very own son.
Also, the Naga queen is none other than her twin sister Kali. The amazing description of this goddess, who instills terror in her wake deep into the nerves of the living, brings out the true challenge in recreating mythological events.
Kali and Sati get along soon enough. Sati tells Ganesh about Kartik and Ganesh is elated for having found the mother he never had. Everyone leaves happy. But trouble brims when Shiva enters the scene. He is furious to recognise the Naga who had previously attacked him and his wife.
And when he learns, to his horror, that Ganesh is his son, Shiva does not take it well. Sati explains to Shiva all that had happened-how King Daksha, Sati's father had murdered Sati's former husband because he had given him a deformed grandson.
Kali too had suffered the same fate. Sati was born perfect, but Kali was born with deformities, extra working hands on each side. Ganesh also suffered from deformities which made his head look like that of an elephant's.
Just then, out of nowhere, a Naga soldier appears and foils the attack of the lion. Sati is saved but the danger still looms. The Naga succeeds in defeating the lion and after the initial shock has died down, Sati is told that the brave warrior who had saved her life was none other than her very own son.
Also, the Naga queen is none other than her twin sister Kali. The amazing description of this goddess, who instills terror in her wake deep into the nerves of the living, brings out the true challenge in recreating mythological events.
Kali and Sati get along soon enough. Sati tells Ganesh about Kartik and Ganesh is elated for having found the mother he never had. Everyone leaves happy. But trouble brims when Shiva enters the scene. He is furious to recognise the Naga who had previously attacked him and his wife.
And when he learns, to his horror, that Ganesh is his son, Shiva does not take it well. Sati explains to Shiva all that had happened-how King Daksha, Sati's father had murdered Sati's former husband because he had given him a deformed grandson.
Kali too had suffered the same fate. Sati was born perfect, but Kali was born with deformities, extra working hands on each side. Ganesh also suffered from deformities which made his head look like that of an elephant's.
Such a marvelous yet insightful twist to the real story brings out the good humour and acceptance of the readers. Shiva and Sati confront Daksha, and the King - for whom nothing is more important than his daughter's love - and Daksha blames Shiva to have created the conflict between him and his daughter.
Kali does not forgive her father but readily accepts her mother as she knows that she was not included in the scandal. Shiva is lead to the kingdom of the Nagas along with his companions. A lot happens on the path and even after reaching the destination.
The journey itself is designed for pain. In Kali's accurate words for describing the road to Panchvati, the Naga capital, "You must go through this hell to reach the heaven." Read the book and find out the amazing journeys and destinations that lie ahead.
All in all, the romances, the good humour and the valiant acts of brave warriors keep us spellbound. From maternal love to paternal rejection, from the giving up of hope to the giving up of love, from pain to death and from all around, ‘The Secret of the Nagas’ tells us a unique, picture-perfect story which can only be weaved in today's words as 'magic'...! Ciao!
Regards,
Sanjana
Kali does not forgive her father but readily accepts her mother as she knows that she was not included in the scandal. Shiva is lead to the kingdom of the Nagas along with his companions. A lot happens on the path and even after reaching the destination.
The journey itself is designed for pain. In Kali's accurate words for describing the road to Panchvati, the Naga capital, "You must go through this hell to reach the heaven." Read the book and find out the amazing journeys and destinations that lie ahead.
All in all, the romances, the good humour and the valiant acts of brave warriors keep us spellbound. From maternal love to paternal rejection, from the giving up of hope to the giving up of love, from pain to death and from all around, ‘The Secret of the Nagas’ tells us a unique, picture-perfect story which can only be weaved in today's words as 'magic'...! Ciao!
Regards,
Sanjana