This is the worst mythological fiction book I've ever read. I bought the book based on the review ratings and highly regretted reading it.
The author has not done proper research, or has deliberately misled the readers. For example, Shambala is supposed to be the kingdom where spiritually advanced people live, but the author has depicted them to be illiterate and cowardly villagers. One part which angered me was his writing where he insults our ancient Gurus (Acharyas) and Gurukuls by writing that they taught for a few coins, and making fun that they were taught under trees! The ancient Gurukuls were holy places where the highest teachings were given to the students for their spiritual advancement and to achieve the highest goal.
He is trying to cash in on the Indian mythological fiction genre which has been trending by great books such as the Shiva Trilogy, Vikramaditya Veergatha etc. My request to the author is, please don't denigrate India's rich culture and history, please write some other fiction if money is the only thing you're looking for. There are many ways to make money and please don't poison young minds with your misinformed knowledge and misguided information. Sorry if I sound rude, but I've frankly written what I felt. I spent 2 days to read the book and was utterly disappointed, a waste of time.
For the readers, please read other authors such as Amish Tripathi and Shatrujeet Nath, and other Indian authors who are doing a great job.
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