Mar 05
Another smash hit delivered by Author Usha Narayanan. Mythology is a difficult genre to write and to read too. But when Usha Narayanan writes, it is easy to read and understand which makes reading mythology enjoyable.
Prem Purana consists of three love stories of three well-known mythological characters about whom, we have read a lot but have never known their romantic part of life.
Though all the stories are mythological and are part fiction, I loved reading the different facets of Lord Ganesh, Ravana, Mandodari, Damayanti and Nala.
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Mar 05
I grew up listening to stories about Gods Rama, Krishna, Pillaiyar and Murugan from my Grandma. These folklores were my bedtime stories and I still remember the way my grandma explained them. So, when I started reading this book, it was like reliving my childhood days..
I liked reading about the mythological characters and also a different point of view by the Author makes this book interesting to read. In this book, the author talks about the love stories of Lord Ganesha, Mandodari (Ravana’s wife) and love between Nala and Damayanthi.
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Mar 05
Excerpt:
Prem Purana is a one of a kind book which can transport you to a world which is so unusual and divine that you don’t want to step out. The book has three stories, three magnificent stories which can make you see different forms and feelings of love and reading it in the month of love made it extra special and revived the spirit of love in a new way.
From all the three stories there is something to learn, something to grasp and adapt in your life. Though the book can put you in a tight spot at times due to varied tales entangled... Read more
Mar 05
This book is a delightful read of love stories. The tales are of love amongst Gods & Godesses, among Rakshasas & among Rajas & apsaras.The stories narrate the longing & the passion in a subtle manner without sounding lustful.And these stories describe how love can strengthen the relationships & make the couples stronger !
There are three stories. One is about Ganpati & his three wives. Ganpati takes on different forms to win over each of his wives & how ! This makes for very interesting reading. Gods may have it all ,we think .And yet, it is... Read more
