{"product_id":"asura-tale-of-the-vanquished-by-anand-neelakantan","title":"Asura: Tale of the Vanquished By Anand Neelakantan","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTHE EPIC RETELLING OF THE RAMAYANA FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE DEFEATED.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eFor thousands of years, the story of the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"41\"\u003eRamayana\u003c\/i\u003e has been told by the victors. We know Rama as the divine hero who slew the \"demon\" king, Ravana. But what if the story of the vanquished—the Asura people—was finally given a voice? \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"231\"\u003eAsura\u003c\/i\u003e dares to flip the script, offering a breathtaking, deeply human look at a tale we thought we knew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThrough the eyes of Ravana and a common Asura named Bhadra, Anand Neelakantan crafts a narrative that is as ambitious as it is thought-provoking. This isn't just a story about heroes and villains; it’s a saga of caste, power, ambition, and the harsh realities of those caught in the crossfire of gods and kings. From the legendary reign of Mahabali to the tragic trials of Sita, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"379\"\u003eAsura\u003c\/i\u003e explores the emotions and motivations behind the mythology, presenting a perspective that has been lost in silence for three millennia. If you have ever wondered about the man behind the myth of Ravana, this is a journey you must take.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy this book is a must-read:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA Fresh Perspective:\u003c\/b\u003e Dares to challenge one of India's most famous epics by telling the story through the eyes of the \"villain.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEpic Storytelling:\u003c\/b\u003e Combines mythology, history, and political intrigue into a gripping narrative that feels both ancient and remarkably relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eComplex Characters:\u003c\/b\u003e Ravana is depicted not just as a monster, but as a flawed, ambitious, and deeply human leader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA Bestselling Phenomenon:\u003c\/b\u003e A celebrated modern classic of Indian mythological fiction that has captivated readers across the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eHear the story of the vanquished. Add \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"38\"\u003eAsura: Tale of the Vanquished\u003c\/i\u003e to your collection at Beetle Bookshop today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52474625392923,"sku":null,"price":509.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2150\/0699\/files\/712bY6-QsrL._SL1312.jpg?v=1783404837","url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/kn\/products\/asura-tale-of-the-vanquished-by-anand-neelakantan","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}