{"product_id":"valmikis-women-five-tales-from-the-ramayana","title":"Valmiki's Women : Five Tales From The Ramayana","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValmiki's Women: Five Tales From The Ramayana\u003c\/strong\u003e by Anand Neelakantan presents five interconnected stories that highlight the lives of remarkable women from the Ramayana. Rather than retelling the epic through its central hero, the book shifts the focus to influential female characters whose choices, sacrifices and relationships shape the course of one of India's most enduring literary works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing inspiration from Valmiki's epic, these narratives explore themes of ambition, love, courage and devotion while offering fresh perspectives on familiar events. The collection invites readers to consider how the contributions of these women influence the larger story of the Ramayana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book revisits the lives of five memorable women whose roles are closely connected to Lord Ram's journey. It reflects on pivotal moments involving characters such as Shanta, whose sacrifice affects King Dasharatha's destiny, and Kaikeyi, whose early life is shaped by Manthara. Through these stories, Anand Neelakantan examines the motivations, emotions and decisions that lie behind well-known episodes of the epic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by Valmiki's Ramayana, the collection encourages readers to look beyond familiar narratives and appreciate the influence of women whose actions leave a lasting impact on the unfolding of the story. Each tale offers a thoughtful exploration of character, relationships and the enduring themes found in Indian mythology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Discover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive stories centred on significant women from the Ramayana.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh perspectives on events from Valmiki's epic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe roles of Shanta, Kaikeyi and Manthara in shaping the narrative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThemes of ambition, love, devotion and courage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsights into the relationships that influence Lord Ram's story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA character-focused interpretation of a timeless Indian epic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders of mythological fiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of the Ramayana.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders interested in Indian mythology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose who enjoy character-driven retellings of classic epics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValmiki's Women: Five Tales From The Ramayana\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a thoughtful exploration of the women whose lives shape one of India's greatest epics. Through engaging storytelling and fresh perspectives, it provides a deeper appreciation of the characters and themes found in Valmiki's Ramayana.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anand Neelakantan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54534063128851,"sku":"BY36.68","price":380.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/booksandyou.in\/products\/valmikis-women-five-tales-from-the-ramayana","provider":"Books and You","version":"1.0","type":"link"}