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Tales, poems and a play from the Hindu Epic of Mahabharata Spanning more than 100,000 verses, the Mahabharata is undoubtedly one of the largest epics in the world. The story of the Kuru Dynasty, and the struggle for power, the epic deals with far reaching themes of love, friendship, hatred, and every emotion in between. The great war at its centre ends with the lines between right and wrong and the victors and vanquished all blurring together.

Exiled by his uncle even if not in name, Yudhishtira is determined to gain allies, something he cannot do when under the eyes of his uncle's and cousins' spies in Varanavata. Faking his death may seem a bit extreme, but he's sure he has no choice if he's to break this stalemate. Yudhishtira is certain that Suyodhana, his hated cousin, will be blamed for his supposed death, so it's a win for him, anyway. Vasushena and Suyodhana are pleased with the news of Yudhishtira's death, but the rumours that Suyodhana is behind it has them seething. When it turns out that Yudhishtira is not dead, and he wins the hand of Draupadi and an alliance with both Panchala and Dwaraka, they know that they have to tread carefully. Suyodhana is even ready to divide the Kingdom to get rid of his cousin. The province of Khandava will do nicely. Because Khandava is a vast jungle inhabited by the Nagas who don't acknowledge Hastinapura's suzerainty. But, Yudhishtira has no choice but to accept its kingship if he's to ever achieve his ambitions. Some may baulk at genocide, but Yudhishtira has never baulked at anything that needed to be done. If that's what it takes to win Khandava for himself, he's ready to exterminate the Nagas. The third book of the Jaya! Series continues the conflicts, trials and tribulations of the Kurus and their friends, allies and enemies.

Will she fulfil her destiny or die trying? When her family is murdered by the soldiers of the tyrant Mahisha, all Durga wants is revenge. But women aren't supposed to be warriors and her villagers are too scared of Mahisha's men to help her. Damodara, a mysterious stranger arrives and offers to train her in arms and Durga is only too happy to accept the offer even though it makes her an outcast in her own village. A stranger from Damodara's past arrives in the village, bringing with him revelations that makes her question everything she knows about him. His connection to the underground rebellion that resists Mahisha is only one of the secrets he's been keeping. His eagerness to have her fight Mahisha, the most accomplished warrior of their times, is baffling. Are all her doubts enough to avert the inexorable fate that awaits her, the mysterious prophecy that Damodara is determined to keep from her? Durga is a Hindu mythology based low fantasy book, which will appeal to readers who like strong female leads, dark fantasy, morally grey characters, good vs evil and found family settings. It was a Rev Pit runner up in 2020. Buy Durga today to fulfil your destiny!

Vasushena has improved beyond recognition, but needs a teacher to complete his education. No one will accept a Suta, however, but when Suyodhana forces the royal teacher to give Vasushena lessons, it is the start of a friendship that will forge the path of destiny. In Drona's ashram, Yudhishtira shines, but the cost has to be paid by others. Vasushena decides to leave and to find another teacher. Suyodhana and Bheema's rivalry reaches new heights, and Vidura and Kunti's machinations also reach new heights. When tensions between him and his cousins mount, Suyodhana forces his father to exile them, but will it finally bring peace to the Kingdom or only make matters worse?

A love that spans lifetimes...When dreams of a previous life she cannot make sense of starts troubling her, Sita is determined to ignore them. Till the evil that was after her is before her, and she learns that nothing will prevent Ravana from getting what he wants, and now, he wants her, regardless of her being married to Rama. In the island fortress of Lanka, with both mind and body worn down with her captivity, her only hope of rescue lies in the love and tenacity of Rama. But Lanka is impregnable, secured by more than an asura army, and an ocean stands between Rama and her prison.Will she be able to escape her prison or would Rama's arrival be too late?

On the eve of the greatest battle of his life, a warrior is not allowed to fight. For ten days, he has to watch from the sidelines, fighting the secret of his true lineage . . .After the defeat of their greatest enemy, they discover he is their brother . . . Having committed the sin of fratricide, he has no way of making amends till the fates bring his brother's child to him - a child who only wants to avenge his father's death . . . What if they found out the truth? What if the war never happened?