#The immortals of meluha

[fishyyyyy99]

Context: They were talking about how the truth can be different based on perspective.

[lostchild02]

"Apparently the Earth sometimes thinks of the possibility of coming closer to the Sun,' said Sati. ' But she can't do that. She is so base and his brilliance so searing that she will cause destruction if she draws him closer.'

What now ?

' I disagree,' said Shiva. ' I think the Sun burns for only as long as earth is close to him. If the earth wasn't there,there would be no reason for the sun to exist.'

Excerpt from the book The "Immortals of Meluha"

[yourstruly-sakhi]

BOOK REVIEW -

Hi! As I mentioned I read Immortals of Meluha and I wanted to discuss some thoughts. I don't know if I should recommend this book to you. If you want to read this book you have to keep in mind that it is completely fictional and linked to Hindu Gods. Also, not a lot of people have loved this book. No offence. I did enjoy reading this book and I will mention the reasons. Before even starting the book I had completely made myself clear that not everything is true. And as I started reading there were some interesting conversations related to different aspects of life. So if you want to actually enjoy reading this book you have to read it as a COMPLETELY FICTIONAL STORY cause this is not the original story of Lord Shiva. I have read a lot of mixed reviews for this book and I wanted to make it clear that not everyone can like the book. So read it on your own risk.

Concluding all I would like to say is read this book with these thoughts in mind - (1) completely fictional (2) have mentions of Hindu Gods and Rulers (3) has some interesting theories of looking at life (4) this is not the true story of Lord Shiva

If you have other expectations regarding this book then its okay. I just wanted to share my opinion regarding the book. Please don't come at me!

[avacadointheocean]

What book are you currently reading? How are you liking it? What book are you going to read next?

I recently finished "The Immortals of Meluha" by Amish Tripathi. I absolutely enjoyed it. I'm probably going to buy the second book in the series after my exams (which start the next week)

[wherestoriescomefrom]

This [The fantasy Map of India in Immortals of Meluha] is a fairly common addition to texts published in the fantasy fiction genre, particularly since it attempts to construct a world whole-cloth for uninitiated readers. Unlike a standard map, the visual technology behind this one is slightly different: it is not part of the colonial project that enables mastery. Instead, this is a map that is deliberately attempting to reimagine a past for the country – reconstructing the territory along fantastical lines that allow the author full freedom over the world of the text. While analysing the iconography associated with the geobody of India, Ramaswamy discusses the “enchanted cartographies” that come to define Bharat Mata. This is a slightly different project: the map is attempting to lay claim to the imaginative space of a fantastical India. This is an India that never was and would never be – but it could be. The text is laying claim to the very possibilities that fantasy represents, and through the image of the map, allows a kind of dominance over the space of the world.

Ramaswamy has noted in her essay that cartographies of this order engender a specific kind of male citizenship, that later changes into iconography that imagines the country as female. That The Shiva Trilogy (and a large number of texts in the fantasy fiction genre) relies on the trope of the promised king says a lot about the mastery that is demanded on this imaginary land. Nor is it an accident that a Hindu God is reimagined for this role. Tripathi’s own leanings towards a pro-Hindutva politics aside, fantasy has long been a repository for right of centre politics. Carroll’s essay contains, perhaps the most succinct analysis of this phenomenon: “Many fascist intellectuals believe that time is cyclical or nonlinear, which means that archaic elements from previous eras might recur again once more when the present epoch is over. Frequently the alt-right draws upon popular media set in ancient history or pseudo-medieval fantasy worlds to try to convey what this might look like. The alt-right fights so hard over these genres because they want to lay claim to imagination’s potential to transcend the here and now” (Carroll).

The question, then, is what kind of world order is the text of The Shiva Trilogy imagining? There is no doubt that the text of the novel posits the grand attempt at civilisation that is Meluha (in itself a very masculine endeavour) as the correct mode of existence. Shiva, coming from mount Kailash and having lived in a homeland that supposedly is caught in strife, says, “‘The tribes in my homeland were no better than animals. They didn’t even want to live a better life!’” (Tripathi 110). And the civilisation with the correct moral order is a Hindu one. There is little to no conversation about this fantasy land being secular or not: this is a world order that is pre-secular to begin with. What requires correction are the hierarchies found in modern Hinduism, which have been reimagined in inventive ways. In this world order, “Tribal” people such as Shiva are easily assimilated into the mould of Hinduism, with some of their traditions and Gods being posited as having been sourced in Upper Caste Hinduism to begin with. For instance, when Shiva describes the concept of Shakti (apparently a common philosophical belief amongst his people), a surprised Brahaspati comments, “‘Interesting. That word has not been used to describe energy for many centuries. It was a term of the Pandyas, the ancestors of all the people of India. Do you know where your tribe came from? Their lineage?’” (Tripathi 74).

In many ways, this hints at a common past for all the socio-religious identities of India. This is a Hindu project, and that it has seen resonances in other texts published in India (see footnote 1) only speaks to a certain kind of anxiety that demands this elaborate reconstruction of India.

- The Promised King: Rewriting India and Other Masculine Fantasies in Indian Publishing

[terimummykejai]

Sati and shiva so cute 😭

[inlovewithfictionalbeings]

"The most powerful force in a woman's life is the need to be appreciated, loved and cherished for what she is."

- Amish Tripathi || The Immortals of Meluha ||

[gkfarming]

IMMIRTALS OF MELUHA

The Immortals of Meluha is the first book in Amish Tripathi's Shiva Trilogy, a series of historical fiction novels that reimagine the Hindu god Shiva as a human hero. The book is set in a fictionalized version of ancient India, where a land called Meluha is threatened by a war with the Chandravanshis, a neighboring kingdom that has allied with the cursed Nagas.

The Meluhans believe that their fabled savior, Neelkanth, will come to their aid in their time of need. When a mysterious stranger named Shiva arrives in Meluha, the Meluhans believe that he is Neelkanth. Shiva is initially reluctant to help the Meluhans, but he eventually agrees to do so after learning of their plight.

Shiva leads the Meluhans to victory in the war against the Chandravanshis, but he also learns the truth about the Nagas and the curse that was placed upon them. He realizes that the war was not as simple as it seemed, and that the Meluhans have been living a lie.

The Immortals of Meluha is a well-written and engaging novel that combines elements of history, mythology, and fantasy. Tripathi does a good job of creating a believable and immersive world, and his characters are complex and relatable. The book also explores important themes such as good vs. evil, the nature of truth, and the power of love.

If you are a fan of historical fiction, mythology, or fantasy, then I highly recommend checking out The Immortals of Meluha. It is a great read that will keep you entertained and thinking long after you finish it.

[ramayayi]

Date: 9/2/23

The moment that every unrealised heart craves for. The unforgettable instant that a soul, clinging on to the purest memory of its previous life, longs for. The second, that in spite of a conspiracy of the gods, only a few lucky men experience. The moment when she enters his life.

The above quote was my favourite quote from Immortals of Meluha, and now when I found it again to post on my blog, I was reminded of the days I used to read this book everywhere.

Did mcqs from EMI and read AC.

For Chem, practiced questions from P block and read the ncert for chem kinetics and a bit of Haloalkane. I was supposed to complete reading it yesterday but it was already 1am so I will complete the remaining tomorrow

Read Molecular basis of inheritance for bio. Didn't do much in bio, gave more focus to physics and chem

Did not practice classical. Ended up doing a solid 15 minutes of bollywood session.

[filtercoffeeonsteroids]

Books I want to read in 2023

Good Girl, Bad Blood - Holly Jackson

As Good as Dead - Holly Jackson

Ninth House - Leigh Bardugo

Cleopatra and Frankenstein - Coco Mellors

How to Kill Your Family - Bella Mackie

A Little Life - Hanya Yanagihara

House of Hollows - Krystal Sutherland

The Taliban Cricket Club - Timeri N. Murari

A Promised Land - Khadija Mastur

Song of Draupadi - Ira Mukhoty

Books I want to reread in 2023

Red, White and Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston

The Selection Series - Kiera Cass

Sita's Sister - Kavita Kane

The immortals of Meluha series - Amish

[hinsaa-paramo-dharma]

The books I want to read/finish reading but school:-

-The Krishna Key

-The wings of fire (auto biography of Apj Abdul Kalam)

-The story of India

-Yajnaseni (I have only read a few chapters)

-Byomkesh Bakshi (had finished 'the family heirloom' and 'the blue diamond' then school start ho gye :()

-Guide (again only read a few chapters)

-Devdas

-The India way

-Train to Pakistan (have read an abridged version)

-Gaudaan (from the legend himself)

-Immortals of meluha (bahut naam suna hai)

-Sherlock Holmes (bus 'a study in scarlet' hi read kia ha)

-Feluda series (It's soo longgggggg)

-Mudraksasa (Sanskrit political drama)

-Chitra (it's about Chitrangada!)

-Arthshastra (ofc)

Also Bhagvad Gita, Ram Charit Manas, BORI Mahabharat and Advaita Vedanta

And more :)

[debastutitalukdar]

Any philosophy, no matter how perfect, works only for a finite period.

Amish Tripathi, The Immortals of Meluha (Shiva Trilogy, #1)

[holding-infinity-and-a-book]

So when I was a kid, I stole my dad's Immortals of Meluha books and tried to read the first one but was stuck at the part where Shiva says that he was imagining Sati's lines beneath her dress and I thought “Why is he doing that? Is he gonna draw her or something?” Fast forward 7 years and now I identify as asexual

I will cry I love this sm BABY PHEE BEING ACE

[yourstruly-sakhi]

Well, hello there!! I have been inactive on tumblr for as long as I can remember. I was so bored sitting at home for the past 3 months that social media was also not fun anymore. As much as I tried to have a routine it was not possible. But at the end of the day I made sure I did not make myself feel vulnerable. And for the past week I have been reading The Shiva Trilogy by Amish and also completed the first book The Immortals of Meluha. Although it's completely fictional there were some theories which intrigued me and I found myself looking at them with a completely different perspective. It has helped so much to understand what life actually is. I really want to talk about those theories and how I perceived them in detail. So will hopefully start making posts related to the same and also probably some deep / kinda philosophical thoughts of mine.

P.S. - I really need book recommendations (can be fictional, rom-com, history based, detective / murder mysteries, novels or philosophical) because finally I have got my bookworm self back.

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20 Most famous books by Indian author

Here's a table featuring 20 of the most famous books by Indian authors along with their respective authors: Book TitleAuthor"Midnight's Children"Salman Rushdie"The God of Small Things"Arundhati Roy"A Suitable Boy"Vikram Seth"The White Tiger"Aravind Adiga"The Namesake"Jhumpa Lahiri"Train to Pakistan"Khushwant Singh"Shantaram"Gregory David Roberts"Five Point Someone"Chetan Bhagat"The Immortals of Meluha"Amish Tripathi"The Discovery of India"Jawaharlal Nehru"Interpreter of Maladies"Jhumpa Lahiri"Palace of Illusions"Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni"The Guide"R.K. Narayan"My Experiments with Truth"Mahatma Gandhi"The Lowland"Jhumpa Lahiri"The Inheritance of Loss"Kiran Desai"The Shadow Lines"Amitav Ghosh"The Palace of Illusions"Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni"Maximum City: Bombay Lost and Found"Suketu Mehta"A Fine Balance"Rohinton Mistry Read the full article

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Top 10 Indian Authors and Their Famous Works

Celebrating Literary Brilliance: Top 10 Indian Authors and Their Famous Works

India has a rich literary tradition that dates back centuries, with a wealth of talented authors who have left an indelible mark on the world of literature. From the poignant poetry of Rabindranath Tagore to the contemporary narratives of Arundhati Roy, Indian authors have showcased their brilliance, creativity, and storytelling prowess. In this article, we will explore the top 10 Indian authors and their famous works, which have not only garnered critical acclaim but also touched the hearts of readers across the globe. - Rabindranath Tagore - "Gitanjali": A luminary in the world of literature, Rabindranath Tagore was a poet, writer, and philosopher whose influence extended far beyond his native Bengal. "Gitanjali," meaning "Song Offerings," is his most celebrated work and a collection of poems that earned him the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913. These poems reflect Tagore's spiritual and philosophical depth, celebrating the beauty of life, nature, and the divine. - R.K. Narayan - "Swami and Friends": R.K. Narayan is hailed as one of India's greatest storytellers, known for his captivating narratives set in the fictional town of Malgudi. "Swami and Friends" is the first book in the Malgudi series, introducing readers to the endearing character of Swaminathan and his adventures as a schoolboy. Narayan's simple yet profound storytelling style has endeared him to readers of all ages. - Arundhati Roy - "The God of Small Things": Arundhati Roy's debut novel, "The God of Small Things," took the literary world by storm and won her the prestigious Booker Prize in 1997. Set in the lush backdrop of Kerala, the novel weaves a poignant tale of family, forbidden love, and the repercussions of societal norms. Roy's lyrical prose and insightful portrayal of complex emotions make this book a literary masterpiece. - Vikram Seth - "A Suitable Boy": "A Suitable Boy" is an epic novel by Vikram Seth that spans nearly 1,500 pages and delves into the intricacies of Indian society, culture, and relationships. Set in post-independence India, the novel follows the lives of various characters as they navigate love, family, and societal expectations. Seth's meticulous attention to detail and captivating storytelling make this magnum opus a beloved classic. - Jhumpa Lahiri - "Interpreter of Maladies": Jhumpa Lahiri's collection of short stories, "Interpreter of Maladies," won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2000, catapulting her to literary fame. Each story in the book offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of Indian immigrants and the challenges they face in adapting to a new culture while holding onto their roots. Lahiri's evocative prose and nuanced exploration of human emotions make this collection a must-read. - Salman Rushdie - "Midnight's Children": Salman Rushdie's "Midnight's Children" is a tour de force that intertwines magical realism with historical events, tracing the lives of children born at the stroke of midnight on India's independence day. The novel weaves a captivating narrative that mirrors the tumultuous journey of India as a nation. "Midnight's Children" earned Rushdie the Booker Prize in 1981 and remains one of the most celebrated works in contemporary Indian literature. - Amish Tripathi - "The Immortals of Meluha": Amish Tripathi revolutionized Indian literature with his Shiva Trilogy, of which "The Immortals of Meluha" is the first installment. This mythological fantasy novel reimagines Lord Shiva as a mortal hero on a quest to save the ancient land of Meluha. Tripathi's unique blend of mythology, philosophy, and action has won him a vast readership and established him as a prominent voice in modern Indian writing. - Chetan Bhagat - "Five Point Someone": Chetan Bhagat is a contemporary Indian author known for his relatable storytelling and portrayal of urban youth. "Five Point Someone" was his debut novel, set against the backdrop of the Indian education system and the pressures faced by students. The novel struck a chord with young readers and inspired a generation of aspiring writers. - Aravind Adiga - "The White Tiger": Aravind Adiga's "The White Tiger" won the Booker Prize in 2008 and offers a scathing critique of Indian society and its class disparities. The novel is a darkly humorous and unsettling exploration of the life of a chauffeur who breaks free from his servitude to rise in the social hierarchy. Adiga's incisive commentary on power and corruption has earned him widespread acclaim. - Anita Desai - "Clear Light of Day": Anita Desai, a prominent voice in Indian literature, is known for her introspective and evocative writing. "Clear Light of Day" is a poignant family saga that delves into the complexities of relationships and the impact of time on memories and identity. Desai's lyrical prose and insightful observations make this novel a captivating read. Conclusion: Indian literature is a treasure trove of talent, creativity, and diversity, with each author adding a unique voice to the cultural narrative. From the timeless poetry of Rabindranath Tagore to the contemporary brilliance of Arundhati Roy and the imaginative storytelling of Amish Tripathi, these top 10 Indian authors and their famous works have left an indelible impression on readers worldwide. Their contributions to the world of literature continue to inspire, enlighten, and enrich the literary landscape of India and beyond. Read the full article