Kali Ka Uday ? Duryodhan Ki Mahabharat [Paperback] [Oct 06, 2016] Anand Neelakantan

The Rise of Kali Duryodhanas Mahabharata The Mahabharata has been portrayed as a great epic. But while on the one hand there is the story of the victorious Pandavas, presented from the perspective of the victors of Kurukshetra; It is the story of the invincible Kauravas, who were nearly annihilated. The dark age of Kali dawns, and every man and woman must choose between duty and conscience, honor and shame, life and death. The Pandavas, banished to the forest after a disastrous game of gambling, return to Hastinapur. Draupadi, vowing not to tie her hair until it is irrigated with the blood of the Kurus. Karna, forced to choose between loyalty and gratitude, between a guru and a friend. Ashwatthama, seeking a vision, embarks on a deadly expedition to the mountains of Gandhara. Kunti, forced to choose between her firstborn and her other sons. Guru Drona, forced to side with onehis beloved disciple or his own son. Balarama, unable to convince his brother of the iniquity of violence, takes to the streets of India to preach the message of peace. Ekalavya, sacrificing his life to protect a womans honor. A sacrifice had to be made. Jara: The mendicant who, immersed in Krishnas devotion, sings songs, followed by his blind dog, Dharma. Shakuni: The cunning man who sees his dream of destroying India almost coming true. When the Pandavas stake their claim to the throne of Hastinapur, Suyodhana, the Kaurava prince, rises to challenge Krishna. While great men debate the notions of righteousness and irreligion, power-hungry men prepare for a devastating war. Noble women born in high lineages, foreboding some misfortune, watch the destruction unfold before them. Greedy merchants and unwise priests wait like vultures. Both sides know that after all this suffering and destruction, everything will belong to the victor. But when gods conspire and human destinies are shaped, a great truth becomes apparent.