Rama of the Axe: The Epic Saga of Parashurama

by Ranjith Radhakrishnan
Rama of the Axe: The Epic Saga of Parashurama
Author: Ranjith Radhakrishnan
Publisher: Westland
Total Pages: 292
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9357762868
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About the Book THE LEGEND OF PARASHURAMA, THE SIXTH AVATAR OF VISHNU, RETOLD IN ALL ITS FANTASTIC DETAIL. The youngest son of Saptarishi Jamadagni, Ramabhadra has the weight of an immense prophecy on his shoulders. For not only is he the gifted son of a supremely revered rishi and his wife, he is also being quietly trained to fulfil his destiny as an avatar of Lord Vishnu. But the path to divinity is not one without trials. When his father and guru is suddenly snatched away from him, Ramabhadra knows he has to avenge his death, come what may. But before that he must master himself. A tale of revenge, love and duty Rama of the Axe is the story of Rambhadra’s journey to becoming Parashurama.

Storizen Magazine June 2023 | Balli Kaur Jaswal

by Pria Raiyani
Storizen Magazine June 2023 | Balli Kaur Jaswal
Author: Pria Raiyani
Publisher: Storizen Media
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2023-06-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:
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"In order to love who you are, you cannot hate the experiences that shaped you." - Andrea Dykstra Welcome to the June issue of Storizen, where we dive into the invigorating theme of "Self Care: Taking care of yourself." In a world that never stops, it's crucial to pause, prioritize our well-being, and embrace the transformative power of self-care. We are filled with euphoria to share that our cover story, "Society Unveiled: Now You See Us" featuring the brilliant author Balli Kaur Jaswal, uncovers the society we live in. Check out the exclusive feature inside! A lot has changed in Kashmir after Article 370 has been removed. We discuss the situation and consequences with the journalist and author of the book, "A Dismantled State," Anuradha Bhasin. Check it out! We got an opportunity to have a candid conversation with Shevlin Sebastian, author of the True Crime book, "The Stolen Necklace," published by HarperCollins India. Check out the interview inside! We extend heartfelt gratitude to our exceptional contributors for enriching the literary landscape, and to our readers for their unwavering support. Your enthusiasm fuels our commitment to deliver meaningful content that resonates with you. Happy Reading! Storizen Magazine June 2023 issue is live now!

Unsung Valour

by Indic Academy
Unsung Valour
Author: Indic Academy
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 190
Release: 2020-12-18
Genre: History
ISBN: 9390358949
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Did you know that a little-known Panchala prince, Yudhamanyu, single-handedly defeated the great Duryodhana? Or that Shakuni was a valiant warrior on the battlefield? How did Iravan, the son of Arjuna by Naga Princess Ulupi, rout the whole Gandhara armies all by himself? And how did the ageing king Bhagadatta, perched on his famed elephant Supratika, defeat a whole army of the Pandavas led by Bhima? Loyal. Valiant. Steadfast. They were all that and more. They secured crucial victories. They were indispensable. And yet, there were forgotten. Unsung Valour: Forgotten Warriors of the Kurukshetra War is an attempt by ten writers to bring forth those forgotten warriors of the Mahabharata. Reimagined with passion and devotion, each story brings you a new perspective of the epic as each warrior gears up for his big day on the battlefield. In this epic battle, they are all related by either blood or loyalty. These stories capture the poignance, valour, unsung victories and eventual destinies of the warriors. This is a magnificent attempt to explore the epic in dimensions that have not been explored yet.

7 Secrets Of Vishnu

by Devdutt Pattanaik
7 Secrets Of Vishnu
Author: Devdutt Pattanaik
Publisher: Westland
Total Pages: 295
Release: 2023-08-16
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9395073187
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About the Book EXAMINING THE DIFFERENT MYTHS AND RITUALS ABOUT LORD VISHNU AND HIS AVATARS, THIS BOOK UNCOVERS THE ANCIENT WISDOM INHERITED OVER GENERATIONS WHICH STILL HOLD RELEVANCE TODAY. For Hindus, Vishnu is God who inspires man to discover humanity by engaging with the world. Artists have visualized him with as curly-haired, dark complexioned man with a smile on his lips and a sparkle in his eyes. Draped in yellow silk, garlanded with forest flowers, bedecked with dolphin-shaped earrings, anointed with sandal paste, he reclines on a thousand-hooded serpent that floats on the ocean of milk and rides a golden hawk bearing in his arms a conch-shell, a wheel, a mace and a lotus. Poets say that when he is awake, the world takes shape; when he is asleep, the world ceases to be. Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, follows him wherever he goes. To him is made offerings of rich creamy butter. Sometimes, the upright Ram, he is worshipped across India as Balaji, Shreenathji, Jagannath, Ranganath and Badrinath. Locked in the stories, symbols and rituals of Vishnu is the wisdom of the ancestors, transmitted over hundreds of years. This book attempts to unlock seven secrets that are relevant even in modern times.

The Legend of Parshu-Raam

by Dr Vineet Aggarwal
The Legend of Parshu-Raam
Author: Dr Vineet Aggarwal
Publisher: Random House India
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2015-12-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9385890050
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He was the guru of Bhishma Pitamah... He was the avatar of Vishnu but a disciple of Shiva... And He shall be the martial guru of Kalki, the last Avatar in this Yuga! When the Chandravanshi emperor Arjun began expanding his empire to the entire world, the Asuras hit back with an insidious plan. Caught in the crossfire is Raam, who comes back from his penance tofind 21 arrows piercing his father's body. Raam vows to avenge his death by killing the evil Kshatriyas 21 times starting with Arjun. Thus begins The Legend of Parshuram.

Saakshi

by S L Bhyrappa
Saakshi
Author: S L Bhyrappa
Publisher: Niyogi Books
Total Pages: 393
Release: 2017-08-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 8193393554
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Saakshi uses the Puranas and Vedanta as well as Gandhian concepts to discuss the meaning of truth and its distortions through greed, sexuality and desire. Overcome by guilt at having committed perjury in court, in a murder trial, Parameshwarayya, a village elder, commits suicide. Yama, the god of death and righteousness, affords him the privilege of presenting his case himself. Thereafter, he commands Parameshwarayya to return to earth in spiritual form to witness, but not to intervene, in subsequent events. Parameshwarayya observes his daughter Savitri, son Ramakrishna, son-in-law Satyappa, the woman Lakkoo and the sensitive Dr Hasheem as they are confronted by difficult decisions and revelations, which cause them to look inward and attempt an appraisal of their lives and values. Bhyrappa’s portrayal of the greedy Nagappa, who grudges his only grandson the rice he eats and the arrogant, selfish and lustful Manjayya creates indelible impressions on the mind. This powerful novel questions what it means to be a witness—in a courtroom, before the gods, to the lives of others, or finally to one’s self.