Do you have faith in the supreme power? Do you believe that whenever there is a rise in the atrocities, someone somewhere will rise like a Phoenix and will swipe away all the evils? If you want to experience the divinity and learn the philosophy of life, then this book will show you the path how to prioritize your tasks and channelize your emotions to a right track.
We all have grown listening to the various mythological stories of Krishna and his Leelas. But what makes the difference here is the author’s take on retelling the stories of Krishna from a different angle. The author gives it a unique perspective and believe me you will be mesmerized by his narration.
Book Name: Kanha to Krishna – The journey to divinity
Author: Pranab Mullick
Publisher: Readomania
Genre: Mythology, Fiction
Pages: 286
Book Blurb:
This book is not only a journey to divinity from Kanha to Krishna, but has touched all the basic aspects of life and its philosophy, delivering some remarkable life lessons, the role of politics and its influence on the minds of human beings and the mental turmoil caused by emotions on one hand and duties on the other. It’s a sea of overflowing emotions, sentiments, love, faith, beliefs dealing with a hurricane of cunning tricks, politics, duties and responsibilities.
This story takes place when there was an upheaval in Mathura. Prince Kansa has deposed King Ugrasen in a palace coup and imprisoned his cousin Devaki and her husband Vasudeva on the basis of a prophesy. He set fight between the Yadava clans to cling to power, whereas his minister Chanur was plotting some conspiracy against him behind his back.
Amidst these conflicts, Kanha quite unaware of the happenings, grows up as a cowherd in Gokul. But destiny has some different plans. To know Kanha’s true identity, his transformation to divine Krishna, the challenges on his way and how he dethrone the tyrant king to establish peace and harmony in Mathura, give this a read where the author will retell the stories in a fascinating way with his own unique style. Grab this book in a serene atmosphere with your mind and heart open to embrace the divinity and for some wonderful learnings.
About the Author:
Pranab Kumar Mullick has many honours on his name since a very young age. His love for writing was imbibed from his grandfather Dr Raghunath Mullick who was a freedom fighter, and his father late Kali Sankar Mullick who also authored several compelling short stories and poems on mythological themes.
Pranab has written short stories in both English and Bengali. His Bengali short stories have been published in reputed magazines like ‘Nabakallol’ and ‘Katha Sahitya’ amongst others. Kanha to Krishna – The Journey to Divinity is his debut novel.
Writing style of Author:
The author has a unique, narrative and captivating style of writing. He has a mastery on storytelling, which will make you glued to the book till the end. His writing style clearly reflects his grasp on the words, his research on history and his ability to take readers for a mythological ride.
Learnings:
The concept of Karma is well expressed in this book. Sooner or later, one has to repay the debts of one’s Karma. Everything around you is destined to happen. Your role in this life is to play your part, fulfil your duties and responsibilities. Nothing can be achieved without hard work, dedication and focus towards your goals. Even if you are born with supreme powers, you need to take action and keep learning and moving. So, don’t be a mere spectator, find your cause, raise your voice, take action, bring the required changes, and don’t forget to enjoy this beautiful journey called life.
Pros:
The book cover is quite appealing and the pictures in itself conveys the journey of an ignorant and naughty Kanha immersed in the music of his flute to the divine Lord Krishna crowned as the king of Mathura.
Each chapter with an apt title and a thoughtful quote at the beginning provides a depth and make it more appealing.
Well researched chapters, with each chapter focusing on a valid point/fact highlights the role of politics, religion, power, money, etc. in our daily lives, which in turn, makes it an intellectual and knowledgeable read.
The narrations, characters and dialogue exchange all are captured in an enthralling way.
The author makes an instant connection with his readers by the effortless flow of his words and his enriching vocabulary.
Feedback:
The author has done a commendable job and his hard work, in depth knowledge, love and devotion is clearly reflected in his writings. But as a reader, I would love to know how far the events mentioned in the chapters or being portrayed by the author holds true?
Book Link:
Kanha to Krishna: The Journey to Divinity (Amazon) https://www.amazon.in/dp/9385854720/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_h5iaDbCD922ZJ
Kanha to Krishna(Flipkart)
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I would like to recommend this book to all to read a different yet interesting perspective of the story of the good over the bad, the divine over the evil and the beautiful transformation of Kanha to Lord Krishna.
Disclaimer:
A copy of this book has been sent under ‘Blogchatter Book Review Program’ in exchange of an honest review.
