The 1st book
Immortals of Meluha built an atmosphere for an epic tale. A story unravelling
truth that are beyond expectation and conflicts that could have been averted. Book
I ended with tribal Shiva aka Neelkanth declaring and winning war on
Chandravanshi to avenge the death of his friend Brahspati. The chandravanshi
princess Anandmayi explaining the legend of Neelkanth and his act of liberating
Chandravansi’s from cruel and evil Suryavanshi’s. this revelation perplexed Shiva
and is utterly distressed.
Book II begins with Shiva
rushing to save Sati from a Naga attack where the Naga manages to escape
leaving behind coins with strange engravings. Further investigation reveals the
coin belongs to king Chandraketu the ruler of land of Branga. Shiva and Sati
travel to Kashi to discover more of Naga people. The description of Kashi in
this book is magnificent and it is here when 1st time the reference of
lord Rudra takes place. Shiva is accompanied by chief Parvateshwar who get
mortally injured trying to pacify a riot, he is cured by a miracle medicine that
is found only in Panchavati. As the journey of Shiva continues towards the
forbidden land and forest the story intensifies and takes readers by surprise. The
story revealing friends as foes and foes are true alliance and accomplice. The
gripping revelation of Naga people and story from their perspective is a delight
to read. I was happy sad angry all at same time. The truth ok Kali and Ganesh is
surreal and outlines Amish’s craft of blending mythology and imagination with
ease. Shiva travels to Panchavati
under the guidance of Kali, who knows how to reach the capital through
the treacherous Dandak Forest. The end of the book has a surprise that will change the course
of story.
Myths are nothing but jumbled memories of a true past. A past
buried under mounds of earth and ignorance
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