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Shiva the immortals of meluha
Shiva the immortals of meluha





There’s much about philosophy and architecture, somewhat less about dress and food, and little about everyday life in this dense but readily understandable immersion in Hindu culture. With that, Shiva is drawn into conflict between the Suryavanshi of Meluha and the Chandravanshi of Swadweep centered around Somras, which has created "a remarkable and near-perfect society." Amish offers a glossary and small map and, most interestingly, a synopsis on the various castes. It’s a sign the Meluha believe marks him as the Neelkanth, savior and successor to immortals like Lord Ram and Lord Brahma. Resting during the trek, Shiva drinks Somras, a restorative potion, and his throat takes on a beautiful blue color. Weary of battle with the predatory Pakrati, he agrees when Meluha, "the richest and most powerful empire in India, "invites the Guna to emigrate. In faraway Tibet 3,000 years ago lived Shiva, a Guna warrior-chieftain. Shiva decides to help the Meluhans in their war against the Chandravanshis, who had joined forces with a cursed Nagas however, during his journey and the fight that ensues, Shiva learns how his choices actually reflect who he aspires to be and how they lead to dire consequences.Amish draws from India’s rich culture to fictionalize the life of Shiva, the Great God Mahadev, of Hindu theology. The Meluhans announce Shiva as the Neelkanth, their fabled saviour. However, Ayurvati finds out that Shiva is the only one devoid of these symptoms and that his throat has turned blue. The Meluhans, under Ayurvati’s orders, carry on the healing process.

shiva the immortals of meluha

On their first night of stay at Srinagar, the Gunas wake up amid high fever and sweating. Shiva and his tribe are impressed with the Meluhan way of life.

shiva the immortals of meluha

They reach the city of Srinagar and are received there by Ayurvati, the Chief of Medicine of the Meluhans. Shiva accepts the proposal and moves to Meluha with his tribe. One of those invited are the Gunas, whose chief Shiva is a brave warrior and protector. The present king of Meluha, Daksha, sends his emissaries to North India in Tibet, to invite the tribes that live there to Meluha. They also face devastating terrorist attacks from the east, the land of the Chandravanshis who have joined forces with the Nagas, a cursed race with physical deformities. However, the once proud empire and its Suryavanshi rulers face severe crisis as its primary river, the revered Saraswati, is slowly drying to extinction. Meluha is a near perfect empire, created many centuries earlier by Lord Ram, one of the greatest kings that ever lived. The Immortals of Meluha is the first novel of the Shiva trilogy series by Amish Tripathi.







Shiva the immortals of meluha