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Book Title: The Curse of Kukkutarma 

Author: Prateep Roy

Genre: Science fiction + Mythology 

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The Curse of Kukkutarma

The story starts with - punishing the students of class 10 by a harsh nature teacher. The reason behind punishment is that someone splits the ink on the Shirt of a simple & humble teacher. But such brutal punishment was prohibited in the school.

The school principal was passing nearby, and he observed the teacher punishing the Kid. He asked him to stop it. 

Later, Principal Mr. Brown asked the little boy about his introduction. He introduced himself as Opamanyu Sen. His mother called him Opu with Love. He is from 6th standard, but he was in the 10th class, as he was aware of what teachers were teaching in 6th standard. 

When he visited his home, her mother Observed his hand was severely hurt, and she asked him about the reasons. His father, Mr. Dwarkanath, was a trustee of that school. And he said to stop funding the school.

Suddenly, Mr. Father Brown visited their home and informed his Dad that they had suspended that teacher for such Karma. Along with it, he told his parents that their son was Prodigy. He has extraordinary skills. His mind is sharp and ahead of the children of his age. 

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The discussion continued, and he asked them to reflect on his studies and take suggestions from Jagdish Chandra Bose (1st Indian Scientist who got a Patent). 

Later, he was sent to London for his education. His father now has high expectations like miracles from his son, as everyone in the surroundings was saying he is brilliant & extraordinary. 

During that year, World War 1 broke out, affecting many things. 

However, Opu met Isla and his brother and tried to execute his ideas and plans with them. This is how they were able to start the preparation of Atityan (a project for a spacecraft model). All three were lost in the project deeply. 

This book has a blend of history, mythology, and science fiction, hand in hand. The story plot is based in the 1900s and revolves around the prodigy kid Opu and his brilliant interest in Time traveling. 

His dream of inventing the time machine, which can help him to travel back in the past and meet the Bhisma of Mahabharata, and why he died, even when he was blessed by boon. 

This led him to take his ideas and interests seriously. 

My take on Narration:

The Narration could have been smoother if a lot of details (explanation of ancient history details) could have been provided at the end, instead of starting and in mid of the chapters. 

Along with it, as the book is fiction, there is not a more significant role of research done by the Author. However, it's doing great on the research-based part.

What I Like: I like the theme line & blend of history and mythology, along with the prodigy of Opu.

Recommended: If you like books based on science fiction and mythology, you may also like this one.

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The story of Indian mythology is quite popular among those who believe in God or who have a keen interest in Mythology creatures. So, today you will read a book review of an Indian mythology book.

We are the artist. Karma is our brush, and life is the art. 

She may not be a princess, but she is more graceful than many. 

Creation and destruction are a cycle that goes on and on.

The beginning could be the end, or the future could be a beginning - that depends on perspective. 

Sometimes not knowing is better than knowing. 

You will be the only one in my life the way one sun shines in the sky.

Do you believe in Spiritual powers or Spirituality?

Or, do you love to read mythologies, then you are at the right place.

In this article, you may learn more about Indian mythologies, the hidden powers, and many more.

So here you will read about the brief book summary and review of the book - The Battle of Panchavati and other stories from Indian Scriptures.

Hence, please read it carefully!

About the book: The battle of Panchavati and other stories from Indian Scriptures.

This book consists of seven ( 7 ) stories revolving around our Indian history and Mythology.

The short insights into the stories are given as the following:-

1. The Cosmic Dance: The story of Yogi Shiva and Sati, where Shiva is angry by the loss of Sati and how Hari saves lives by calming down the Mahan Yogi Shiva.

This story is about the regret Sati when she visits the region, which Yogi Shiva strictly denied.

2. The Eighth Son: This story is about Vasudev and Devaki and their eighth son.

You might be aware that he is worshipped as the God of Hindus. He was the eighth son of Vasudev and Devaki. The story plot revolves around the cruelty of Kanas, who was the son of Ugarsen and the brother of Devaki. He was in power because of Jrasandh, his father-in-law. Because of him, he threw out his father ( Ugarsen ) from the Power of the kingdom.

The plot is beautifully captured, explaining the scenes of exchanging newborns Krishna and Maya, the Yamuna River, and many more miracles.

The girl Maya was a child of Nand and Yashodha, who were inhabitants of Gokul.

3. The Battle of Panchavati: This plot concerns the fight between the humans and Rakshasas.

The battle started because of Surpankha, who was jealous of Sita.

Do you know who Surpankha was?

This plot concerns the battle-fight scenes between the Khar, Dushan, and Ram, Laxman how the Rakshasha brothers underestimate the power of two human brothers.

4. The Killing of Keechak: This story is about Pandavas and their Aagyat vas time!

Where they disguise themselves under different identities, Keechak was the brother of the Queen, in whose kingdom; Pandavas were hidden under various identities and working skills.

Why was he killed, and by whom?

Are you aware of the guavas time? Who were Pandavas?

Grab the book to check out the whole story if you are unaware.

5. Gangadhar: As the name suggests, this story is about Gangadhar, Mahadev, who tamed the mighty river Ganga by trapping her with his locks.

Do you know the reason behind the landing of Ganga from heaven to earth?

Who brought Ganga to the earth

What was the main reason for landing the Ganga from heaven to the earth?

This Ganga is the same river known as the holy river of Hindus and is considered the central part of worship and many rituals.

6. The Curse of Draupadi: based on the curse given by Draupadi when she was humiliated by the whole assembly of people who can not be known by the name of humans ( Those People who Draupadi cursed at that time )

Do you know who Draupadi was?

Do you know the reason behind Mahabharata?

Do you know the reason behind the curse given by Draupadi?

7. Gautam: This story is about Siddharth Gautam, the mahatma buddha! How was a child turned into the great mahatma?

Have you heard the name, Siddharth Gautam? Who was the Prince? But he decided to leave his life as a prince, with power and wealth, but why?

My review of the book: The battle of Panchavati and other stories from Indian Scriptures.

The things I like about this book are

(Pros) :

1. This book gives the feeling of the historical lifestyle, power of people, cruelty, and humanity of Kings or people in power.

2. It is necessary to remind from time to time what and who has contributed to People's lives, which imprints we can feel by today, too, up to a greater extent!

3. It also gives a feeling of spirituality.

4. No matter what, few things can't be erased from human minds, and a great example of it is the stories mentioned in this book.

The things I dislike about the book are

( Con's ) :

1. Sometimes, it is difficult to identify the exact story, and this gives rises to conflict, as it is not an original piece of work of history. It is taken from the Vedas and Puranas, written several thousand years ago.

2. "Ram clenched his teeth, his temper rising!" This line is raising the conflict here! As far as I know, Ram is considered a man of peace who is very calm!

Recommended for: those who love mythologies, our Indian culture and history, and who believe in spirituality.

Description of the Book

Book Title: The battle of Panchavati and other stories from Indian Scriptures

Author name: Divya Narain Upadhyaya

Genre: Mythology

Print length: 130 pages

Rating: 4.25 / 5

Format: Kindle

Publication: Ink state Books

Links to buy: You can get this book on Amazon

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About the Author :

Divya Narain Upadhyaya

Divya Narain Upadhyaya is a medical doctor and a Plastic Surgeon by profession. He works in the Department of Plastic Surgery, at King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, as an Associate Professor. His fields of interest in medicine are cleft and craniofacial surgery and treating brachial plexus injuries. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and has trained extensively in craniofacial and maxillofacial surgery in the United States and Switzerland. He is an International Fellow of the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons and an AO - CMF Fellow. His primary literary interests lie in Indian scriptures, religion, and Indian history. He has a blog also, where he writes about a variety of topics. This is his first book.

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