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Purgatory Voyage
by Adarsh Kumar Khare
Purgatory Voyage is a fascinating book that retells the epic story of Indian Mythology related to after-death life.
Plot:
This plot sets in 925 AD, when Jujhoti-Khand kingdom of Bindu Dev was facing drought calamity for 5 years. The king tried every ritual to save his kingdom, but all went in vain. Then one day his advisor told him about the purgatory voyage to Yam planet at Bharmpura, Himanchal. He told it is believed that if someone wants to get rid of his sins being alive, he had to go through the cave for a purgatory voyage to the kingdom of Yamraj (the God of death) for 12 days, and his wish gets fulfilled. The king decided to go for this religious ritual, but a villager named Kalidas (Kali protagonist of the read) accompany him on the journey just for his curiosity to discover the Yam planet. It is believed that once people return from the voyage they forget all memories of the Yam planet. But, fortunately, Kalidas remembered all the things he has gone through.
My thoughts:
The story is related to Garuda Purana, based on one’s karma, and their reward or punishment. I love the blend of historic and geographic facts, ancient culture, and practices during Navratri and Deepawali. I like the “Kali” character. In several situations when he is describing each day of the voyage journey, I found his rational thoughts very interesting.
It is a well-written book and the author reaches out to the readers with ease. The style of writing is simple and elegant. I would recommend this read to mythological fans all around.
Plot:
This plot sets in 925 AD, when Jujhoti-Khand kingdom of Bindu Dev was facing drought calamity for 5 years. The king tried every ritual to save his kingdom, but all went in vain. Then one day his advisor told him about the purgatory voyage to Yam planet at Bharmpura, Himanchal. He told it is believed that if someone wants to get rid of his sins being alive, he had to go through the cave for a purgatory voyage to the kingdom of Yamraj (the God of death) for 12 days, and his wish gets fulfilled. The king decided to go for this religious ritual, but a villager named Kalidas (Kali protagonist of the read) accompany him on the journey just for his curiosity to discover the Yam planet. It is believed that once people return from the voyage they forget all memories of the Yam planet. But, fortunately, Kalidas remembered all the things he has gone through.
My thoughts:
The story is related to Garuda Purana, based on one’s karma, and their reward or punishment. I love the blend of historic and geographic facts, ancient culture, and practices during Navratri and Deepawali. I like the “Kali” character. In several situations when he is describing each day of the voyage journey, I found his rational thoughts very interesting.
It is a well-written book and the author reaches out to the readers with ease. The style of writing is simple and elegant. I would recommend this read to mythological fans all around.