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This is spiritual novel set in a historical context. It traces the spiritual journey of two seekers namely, Kautilya a learned brahmin, and Manu a young kshatriya (warrior). There is also a love story intertwined in the novel. Along the way, the author addresses the ancient caste system... read more
Summary
This novel is set in ancient India just after Alexander the Great's invasion, taking the reader through the spiritual journey of two seekers. Kautilya, the first seeker, is a Vedic scholar very close to finding The Truth. However, his life takes an unexpected detour, and he ends up building... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Cast of Characters/Important People
- Kautilya: A Vedic scholar who helps Chandra Gupta establish the first empire (Mauryan empire) in the Indian sub-continent
- Manu: Young warrior who struggles with ancient caste system and ultimately becomes a seeker.
- Vishnu Gupta: Inn keeper who is becomes a partner of Kautilya in establishing the Mauryan empire. He becomes the head of the Mauryan secret service.
- Chitralekha: Stunningly beautiful courtesan who is sent on a mission to kill the sadhu.
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