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AJAYA: Epic of the Kaurava Clan -ROLL OF THE DICE | Anand Neelakantan
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THE MAHABHARATA ENDURES AS THE GREAT EPIC OF INDIA. But while Jaya is the story of the Pandavas, told from the perspective of the victors of Kurukshetra; Ajaya is the narrative of the unconquerable Kauravas, who were decimated to the last man. At the heart of Indias most powerful empire, a revolution is brewing. Bhishma, the noble patriarch of Hastinapura, is struggling to maintain the unity of his empire. On the throne sits Dhritarashtra, the blind King, and his foreign-born Queen Gandhari. In the shadow of the throne stands Kunti, the Dowager-Queen, burning with ambition to see her firstborn become the ruler, acknowledged by all. And in the wings: Parashurama, the enigmatic Guru of the powerful Southern Confederate, bides his time to take over and impose his will from mountains to ocean. Ekalavya, a young Nishada, yearns to break free of caste restrictions and become a warrior. Karna, son of a humble charioteer, travels to the South to study under the foremost Guru of the day and become the greatest archer in the land. Balarama, the charismatic leader of the Yadavas, dreams of building the perfect city by the sea and seeing his people prosperous and proud once more. Takshaka, guerilla leader of the Nagas, foments a revolution by the downtrodden as he lies in wait in the jungles of India, where survival is the only dharma. Jara, the beggar, and his blind dog Dharma, walk the dusty streets of India, witness to people and events far greater than they, as the Pandavas and the Kauravas confront their searing destinies. Amidst the chaos, Prince Suyodhana, heir of Hastinapura, stands tall, determined to claim his birthright and act according to his conscience. He is the maker of his own destiny or so he believes. While in the corridors of the Hastinapura palace, a foreign Prince plots to destroy India. And the dice falls
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"Never associate any evil with a group. Hate their sins, but not the people. Be generous. Keep giving and the world will return those favours manifold"

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This gave a different take on Vyasa's Mahabharata. Loved this version. The characters were written in a more human form than God like with all their faults. Hence, it was refreshing from the other versions I have read. Nice to see Krishna in a different light for a change instead of being glorified. He was never my favourite.

Parts 1 and 2, Ajaya and Rise of Kali are must reads. You will not be disappointed.

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bhargav
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Best version of mahabarata for me. suyodhana rocks

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prach
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Superb book!!!
The characters are so clear in front of my eyes when I am reading this book. It gives a complete different perspective of a story already known yet creates the eagerness on what will be the next thing!!
Awesomely written. Loved it!!!