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Even if not, Sitayana is a book well written and steadfast in its telling that its words transform into life-like magnificence while you read. For the entire review, visit Frost Sitayana is a very refreshing take on The Ramayana. For the entire review, visit Frost At Midnite.
Jul 26, Ami Majmudar rated it it was amazing. This book tells the timeless story of the Ramayana from multiple perspectives, keeping the tale faithful, yet relevant and poignant for our time. Jul 22, Suraj Nongmaithem rated it it was ok. Same old story. Mediocre writing. Mar 02, Varun Mehta rated it really liked it. Ancient epics, Mythological stories are the soul of India.
No Matter which part you born in you have heard these stories in your child hood. The beauty of these stories lies in the fact that there is no one authoritative version; it is retold in countless different and evolving interpretations. From poems and plays to comic books, movies, and novels, there are almost as many versions of the Ramayana as there are Indians. Sitayana, the first book I read of Amit Majumdar is a refreshing take on a s Ancient epics, Mythological stories are the soul of India.
Sitayana, the first book I read of Amit Majumdar is a refreshing take on a story that has been told a countless times. There are a numerous takes on Ramayana in recent times few good few not so good.
Sitayana tells the story of Ramayana from the perspectives of not only Sita but different other characters, from Hanuman to Mandodari, Lakshman and even the tiny squirrels helping to make the bridge. Strength as it is refreshing change to hear the myriad voices stating how they had viewed the events that occurred and weakness as it break in the flow of the narrative.
The language used by author brings out the delicate nature of the characters and the tantalizing environment comes out brilliantly in the same way. It is fascinating how Author has managed to convey emotions of various characters with invigorating anecdotes and the analogies. Rating : 3. Jul 17, Harshith Bangera rated it it was ok. I bought this for a perspective different from Valmiki's but without the drama.
Unfortunately, there's nothing in this book that was worth it. It's not even Sitayana. Sitayana should have been Sita's progress. I finished the book because I can't digest leaving a book in between. There have been a lot of retelling of Ramayana over the years.
Off late, in the Indian writing space, there has been a spurt of it. In that book, it is mentioned that Sita has written Sitayana. And lo and behold, another retelling of Ramayana came one month later in my hands, titled Sitayana, written by Amit Majmudar. I must confess that initially, the speed at which the events jumped across was mildly disconcerting. But There have been a lot of retelling of Ramayana over the years. But by the time the third chapter started, the narrative gets used to and one starts enjoying the jump cut trips.
Through this, almost the entire Ramayana is covered in an interesting, non-linear format. The lesser known story was given a clever spin to give more teeth to the events leading to the Agni Pariksha episode. A moralistic reader might take offense to the spin given by the author, I for one, really loved this take. The only grouse I had with the book was the omission of the Parashuram chapter in its entirety.
Sundarakanda being one of the most revered chapters of Ramayana wherein, almost exclusively, Hanuman is the hero. In this book, by the virtue of using a non linear format, Hanuman is nearly omnipresent throughout the book.
His deeds and heroics are equally spread across the entire book. Sita, as a character has one of the most grief stricken shades in her life. Very few characters would have gone through such pathos which she has had to endure in her life. This book diligently covers most of her trials and tribulations without making the reader feeling a pity for her, instead the reader looks at her life with more pride and heroism than normally one would.
In this regard the book really stands out and receives my recommendation. May 31, Nivedita Dhar rated it really liked it. This is my second book on Ramayana, which is not written from the perspectives of Lord Rama but from the point of view of Sita.
So in this book every character from Ramayana got their chance to evolve their own POV about the war between Rama and Raavan. Not only Sita but Hanuman, Mandodari, Indrajit, Vibhishan, Lakshman, Nala and Nila, Vali, The squirrel that helped Rama and the vanara sena to build the famous bridge towards Lanka, Shurpanakha, Jambavan, Sanjeevani yes, you are right, that herb which helped Lakshman to regain his life from that venomous arrow , Sugriva, Kumbhakarna Here you will get to know how he achieved the blessings of six months he will stay awake and six months he will go for sound sleep , Lord Indra, Ravana, Valmiki, Lav and Kush.
She was exiled, disallowed by her own husband lord Rama. The Author has compiled her grievances in a very linguistic language. How Mandodari reacted when she got to know her mighty husband Ravan has kidnapped Sita. Hanuman and his chastity and faultlessness regard towards Sita Maa and Lord Rama. However, if you have already read so many retellings and translations of Ramayana, then go for it.
You will get to know all those characters of The Ramayana and entity of their point of views. Thanks Penguin India for sending me this book to read. When you are born in india, your childhood would be filled with stories from mythology like Ramayana and Mahabharat. For long time many authors have tried to retell these story from different point of views. Sitayana is a similar effort where author Amit Majumdar tries to tell Ramayan from point of view of different characters such as Sita, Hanuman, Ravan, Bibhisan, Indrajit etc.
It mostly covers the story from the time Ram, Lakshman and Sita go to Dandakaranya for Vanvas to Sita's abduction by Ra When you are born in india, your childhood would be filled with stories from mythology like Ramayana and Mahabharat.
It mostly covers the story from the time Ram, Lakshman and Sita go to Dandakaranya for Vanvas to Sita's abduction by Ravan and his eventual killing by Ram. Though the story is well known, by telling the story from different perspectives, Amit has given a different flavor to it.
You feel for all characters, no matter which side they are from. When you read versions of Ravan, Indrajit, Bibhishan, you get to understand why they did what they did. Also, characters are portrayed realistically. The language is very simple and easy to read. He has kept the narration interesting.
Pages go by and they don't feel laborious to read. Many times the narration has a poetic feel. This may be because the author has mostly written poems in past. In past I had read different versions of Mahabharat, but had never read a different take on Ramayan. So, I liked the book. One problem I have with this book is regarding it's name. When you see the name Sitayana, you feel the book is Sita's perspective on Ramayan. But in the book, the story moves through narrations by different people.
So, that way name is a little misleading. Overall, it's a good book. Doesn't try to come up with any radical theme or opinion, says the good old Ramayan story with different style of story telling, keeps the narrative interesting and gives reader a good time. I would recommend the book. Mar 01, Kishore rated it it was amazing. If your brain did not pick up Ramayana and Mahabharata in those few seconds, please stop reading right here and feel free to go back to what you were doing.
Both these epics are inseparable from India. And, any kid that grew up in or earlier would not have slept in the night at least a day without hearing stories from these great epics today's life is different, parents are busy and the kids have their own preference for stories.
How many retellings for these epics. Did the story ever change? But, what makes every retelling unique. There could be multiple reasons, but the one that comes on top of my mind is the author's imagination. Come, let us go further and see how yet another retelling of the great epic Ramayana by Amit Majmudar looks and feels like. Firstly, who is playing the leading role in Ramayana? Rama obviously. Isn't it? Amit has taken a diversion here to name his book as Sitayana though this is not the only book out there under this name - K.
Srinivasa Iyengar named his book as Sitayana. I have listened to discourses on Ramayana and there are many of them suggesting that Valmiki gave many names to this epic including Sitayana, Sita Charitam etc. In fact, this whole epic is centered and weaved around Sita, and so Sitayana is very much correct and acceptable.
We must appreciate the author for choosing this name. Next, Ramayana is usually a sequential story Mahabharata is little different where there is a story inside a story inside a story Every time you hear that from elders, or you take a book and read, the story is not going to change, but can bring different perspectives.
That's exactly where the author has scored points. Many appreciations are due to the other for conceiving the retelling like this. It is the same epic, but as you read, you hear it directly from the ones that are part of the epic itself. Have we ever known from our earlier hearings on how naughty Sita was? Or, have we ever read about what she was fed, what she was taught and was capable of and so on?
Possibly no. When you hear directly from Sita when the book starts with her, you are more than interested and inspired to read it. There is enough humour in each and every chapter - the secret whisperings between Sita and Urmila during the swayamwara is just a hint of what is waiting for you throughout your read.
The dialogue between Mandodari and Sita gives many deeper perspectives of both the positive and negative aspects, which we never have come across before. The belief that Mandodari has on her husband comes out very strong in the author's words. Usually, the interactions that we know between Hanuman and Sita are pretty rudimentary. But, when you read those chapters where they interact it is much more - what's in their heart - a lucid conversation.
You will have to make sure that you are secluded and in a separate room when you are reading the happenings in Ravana's court when Hanuman was caught and enquired there. Such a great wit with which this was written that you will laugh like anything. Vibishan, usually known to be a silent, smart and polite character and Indrajit, Ravana's son known to be strong, gets their due in this great book.
Nowhere else will you see the in-depth depictions of these two, sidelined but powerful characters. The writings on these two are filled with lot of inner meanings rather than a usual just-for-a-novel like bare sentences. Shurpanakha, Jambavan and Kumbhakarna all get their chance to talk in this great book.
Ravana's own words establish what this great epic is meant for - everyone is born with both human and rakshasa character, and it is the great mix that does the magic.
Indra and Valmiki also become part of this retelling which adds great value to the book itself. If the author has dedicated a chapter for what a squirrel and the mount Sanjeevini that play small role in this great epic, then the author needs no further praise read this in a positive way! And, there is a bit of ice age too when the squirrel takes the stone and thinks that it is a walnut :- The language that is used is elegant - not very simple, but definitely not very complicated; but, apt enough to carry the deeper and inner meanings of the conversations between different characters and what's in their mind in a unique way.
The anecdotes and the analogies used throughout the writing exemplifies the efforts that the author has put.
The exquisite nature of the characters and the environment comes out brilliantly in the same way. This one is not just a simple retelling. It is much more than that. Kudos to Amit Majmudar for having such an exceptional imagination to depict the always-known-and-heard-several-times Ramayana!
Jan 05, Kiran Reddy rated it liked it. The moment i started reading it, i am hooked! The writing style, the narration is very good Its not about interpretation of Ramayana!
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