Gods, Demons and Others
The Ramayana |
Gods, Demons and Others is a collection of short stories by
Introduction
"Gods, Demons and Others is a collection of ancient tales from India's complex history and mythology presented in their traditional setting, albeit with Narayan's urbane and affectionate, satirical style, bereft of any didactic interludes. The selection of stories includes only those that center on outstanding personalities who transcend the boundaries of time and age. The book consists of 15 stories.[3]
Book outline
- Lavana
The story of Lavana, a king on a spiritual journey (not the asura mentioned in the Ramayana that is different).[4]
- Chudala
The story of a king trying to attain self-realisation.
- Yayati
The story of Yayati, an asura king.
- Devi
The story of the Goddess Devi, responsible for all, in Hindu mythology.
- Viswamitra
Story of Viswamitra, one of the most revered rishis of ancient India, who attains enormous power but stays unsatisfied until he realizes that the power should not be used for self-gratification.[5]
- Manmata
Story of Manmata, the god of love
- Ravana
Story of the asura king Ravana, Rama's nemesis in the Ramayana.
- Valmiki
Story of
- Draupadi
Story of
- Nala
The story of how Nala a pure and righteous king is corrupted by a demon and thereby separated from his wife Damayanti. Nala subsequently overcomes all obstacles and is reunited with his kingdom and wife.
- Savitri
The story of
- The Mispaired Anklet
Story of
- Shakuntala
Story of
- Harishchandra
Story of Harishchandra, the legendary Indian king.
- Sibi
Story of the Chola king, Sibi Chakravarthy, who promises refuge to a dove and then sacrifices a part of his right thigh to a hawk, in return for the safety of the dove.
References
- ^ Julian Moynahan, India of the Imagination, New York Times, July 15, 1990
- ^ New York Times, New & Noteworthy Paperbacks, Laurel Graber, October 13, 1993
- ^ New York Times, It's All in the Telling; Gods, Demons and Others, Nov 8, 1964
- ^ Narayan, R. K. (1964). Gods, demons, and others. Internet Archive. New York, Viking Press.
- ^ Washington Post, New in Paperback, July 18, 1993
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