Packed with surprising insights into the characters of Kamsa and Putana, Dance of Govinda is a brilliant interpretation of the nature of evil in a world that teeters on the edge of violence. So Kamsa allies with the evil Jarasandha, emperor of Magadha, to awaken his own demoniac powers. Returning to Mathura as a rakshasa in human form, Kamsa wrests control by force, imprisoning his new brother-in-law Vasudeva and wife because of the prophecy that foretells that their Eighth Child will be his destruction.
But even in the womb, the unborn Krishna uses powerful magic to cast a spell across the entire kingdom on the night of his own birth! Now, the stage is set for the epic clash of the child-god and the terrible forces of evil with the birth of Krishna…Slayer of Kamsa! But disciplining God Incarnate is no easy task. It slowly dawns on Mother Yashoda that the babe she is trying to protect is in fact the protector of the entire world!
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As Krishna survives one horrific asura attack after the other, she comes to terms with the true identity of her adopted son. Meanwhile, Kamsa despatches a team of otherworldly assassins to slay his nemesis. They find safe haven in idyllic Vrindavan. But even in this paradise, deadly demons lurk…. As Krishna grows into youthful manhood, Kamsa grows ever more desperate to kill his nemesis.
Young gopi Radha learns to her sadness that Krishna cannot return her love when he has the fate of all humankind in his hands. Finally the day of the prophecy arrives and the stage is set for the final showdown between Krishna the boy-god and Kamsa, lord of Mathura. Kamsa the Usurper has been slain.
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Krishna has fulfilled the prophecy. But barely has he restored old King Ugrasena to the throne of Mathura when a new threat rears its head. Jarasandha of Magadha encircles Mathura with a great army. Even if Krishna and Balarama fight like superheroes, they cannot possibly save the citizens of Mathura.
The Krishna Coriolis series ramps up to an epic new level of thrills and excitement in this 5th and most exciting installment of the bestselling series. With the aid of a talented young architect Krishna builds a great fortress-city in the middle of the ocean and transports the entire population of Mathura in the blink of an eye. While these stories are oft-repeated and well known, Banker always adds in little known details.
For me, the revelation in this one was Puttana's connection with Kamsa one of those things that ACK and your grandfather wouldn't tell you as a child. I liked how the book focused on Kamsa's struggles. It was an interesting take to show how he became what he was, and shows a different side to his personality as Ashok Banker is one of the best when it comes to mythology, and he does not disappoint. It was an interesting take to show how he became what he was, and shows a different side to his personality as well.
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The updated foreword was also interesting, as I had no idea that the Krishna series was originally a part of the MBA series I'm still waiting with bated breath for Book 3! I'm glad that this series is complete so I won't have to wait to get my hands on the next book as I go along. Maybe that's the best way to read his work, wait till the series is complete. From Ramayana to MBA, the wait for the next book has always been agonizing. May 27, Arthi rated it it was amazing Shelves: This book speaks of the growth of Krishna to a baby -the most brilliant aspect is his interaction with Yashodha and how his foster parents coem to grips with his divinity In between the tale, Banker has woven in details of Krishna's names like Ghan Shyam Feb 13, Sunaina Chaturvedi rated it really liked it.
Fantastic retelling of the Avatar's liffe! Moving on to Part Three now.. Jul 22, Rajesh CNB rated it it was amazing. A mythology retold as mythology A long while ago, maybe about a couple of decades back, when I was a youngling behind good books, someone thrust into my hands a used copy of a book titled Vertigo. Those days, I was more enthralled by the story than the writer and did not take much notice of the author's name. The book intoxicated me. A romance set in the field of advertising and sales, in a city, that had made and broken lives of many a simpleton, in a simple, lucid, and gripping narrative styl A mythology retold as mythology A long while ago, maybe about a couple of decades back, when I was a youngling behind good books, someone thrust into my hands a used copy of a book titled Vertigo.
A romance set in the field of advertising and sales, in a city, that had made and broken lives of many a simpleton, in a simple, lucid, and gripping narrative style could not but get me on a high. Years later, when I discovered Goodreads and I was adding the books I read to the shelf I noticed the author's name and this time I remembered it. At this time, I was actually reading a lot of mythology and spiritual literature and when I read a few pages of one of the books of Ramayana at the store, I knew I had to read them all.
But, I had limited financial resources and postponed it. I bought it, gulped it one day and thus became a fan of this great storyteller. Well, into the review now!
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Often mythology is fascinating because of magic. Magic is fascinating because of its mystery. I have thoroughly enjoyed the magic and mystery in this book. More or less, this book deals with Kamsa's evolution as a Rakshasa and attempts of Jarasandha to keep Kamsa in his grip. I am familiar with the characters of Kamsa, Jarasandha, and Putana.
But, this book took me to the very origins of their character. All three are abusive of their powers and hence align on each other's side.
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All three need each other and understand each other more intimately than they care to let know of each other. The enjoyed the build-up of fear in me when these three malicious people get together to kill the Slayer. How can Krishna deal with these powerful creatures when he was yet a mere babe? Krishna, suckles on Putana and drags the life out of her. This is where I was disappointed a little bit. While Ashok Banker goes to the inside working of the magic within Kamsa's and Putana's bodies and is descriptive about it, he excludes the description of bodily sensations felt by Putana and little Krishna when the latter kills the former.
The narrative point of view suddenly shifts to Nanda Maharaj and Yashoda and all we see is a babe in large size fighting an over sized demoness. We don't know how Putana felt when the poison was being sucked out of her body. Did she feel grateful in her mind, while her body was struggling outside? Did she feel hatred because she was being stripped of her unique power and hence unique identity?
Did Krishna route the Halahala to Lord Shiva's throat through his throat? If these descriptions were included, I would have been personally fulfilled. The bond between Krishna and Yashoda is portrayed beautifully. Yashoda talking to Krishna and it being seen as talking to herself shows how indulging a mother she would have been. I am a man and would perhaps never know how a woman would feel when talking to her child! But through this conversation, I may have had a glimpse at the intimate feelings shared between both.
This recreation of Krishna's life is absolutely heartwarming. I call it as a recreation because it is everything that mythology is but yet fresh and new. If you need any of your orders' to be delivered outside of India, please reach out to us via our contact us page with the product details and delivery location for us to quote you the best possible shipping price. Comics And General Novels.
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