Many Ramayanas, Many Lessons
O ovoj e-knjizi
Did you know the famous Lakshmana Rekha doesn't exist in Valmiki's original Ramayana? Or that in some versions, Sita marries both Rama and Lakshmana?
Bestselling mythologist Anand Neelakantan unveils the surprising evolution of Asia's greatest epic across cultures and centuries. From Thailand to Tibet, from ancient manuscripts to folk traditions, experience how this sacred text transforms in astonishing ways:
- Ravana's sister Surpanakha portrayed as a victim rather than villain
- Sita identified as Ravana's daughter in Thai and Tibetan versions
- The complete absence of the famous Lakshmana Rekha in earliest texts
- Dramatic plot changes that challenge everything you thought you knew
Many Ramayanas, Many Lessons goes beyond retelling to explore what Valmiki originally intended and how these stories evolved over millennia. Perfect for mythology enthusiasts, history buffs, and spiritual seekers alike.
Dive into the rich tapestry of interpretations that make the Ramayana not just one story but many - a living testament to cultural plurality and timeless wisdom that continues to resonate today.
From the author of the bestselling Asura series, and Bahubali: The Rise of Sivagami comes another masterpiece that will transform how you understand Indian mythology forever.
O autoru
Anand Neelakantan is the author of the widely acclaimed Bahubali trilogy, the prequel to S. S. Rajamouli's movie. Anand is also the author of Asura: Tale of the Vanquished, which told the Ramayana from Ravana's point of view. He followed it up with the tremendously successful Ajaya series that told Mahabharata from Duryodhana's perspective. Vanara, Valmiki's Women, Nala Damayanti, The Tale of the Flying Mountains, and The Very, Extremely, Most Naughty Asura Tales for Kids, etc., are his other popular works. Anand's books have been translated into more than fifteen languages, including Indonesian and Burmese.S. S. Rajamouli has announced a mini-series based on Anand's books, on the lines of Game of Thrones. Anand has also written scripts and screenplays for popular TV series like Siya Ke Ram, Ashoka, Mahabali Hanuman, Swaraj, Taj: Divided by Blood (Zee 5), Sarfarosh (Netflix) among others. Anand writes regularly for The New Indian Express.
