The story of an epic adventure in the second book of The Chronicles Of Devi series. One thousand years had passed since planet Bhuvan was rid of evil Mahisha by Devi's incarnation, Mahalakshmi, and life on Bhuvan was flourishing. But in the Asur Empire, which flourished in under-earth Patal, some were not happy. Although many, many years had passed since their ancestors witnessed the vanquishing of Mahisha, they had still not reconciled themselves to defeat at the hands of Devi and the subsequent handing over of power to the Devas. Stirrings of revenge were resurging in the hearts of the Asurs. Deep within them a hungry desire to once again be the supreme lords of Bhuvan still lived and flourished. In the beautiful gardens of under-earth Patal, the handsome Danava princes, Shumbh and Nishumbh plan their strategy. But, the biggest obstacle to their plans was Devi. She again takes form. A woman and her lion who return to planet Bhuvan to establish the rule of law. And their adventures become fables, Centuries pass but the legend lives on.
About the Author: The Chronicles of Devi - Shumbh & Nishumbh is my third book. The good response to my first book The Himalayan Revelation has encouraged me to continue penning my effervescent ruminations. I am an engineer by education and a technologist by profession and more than anything else I love travelling and exploring new places. During my two decade active corporate career and travels into the lap of nature and history, I have came across many people, places and the tales associated with them which have left me enriched by some told and some often untold stories. The Himalayas of Ladakh and Hampi are couple of those places which have left an everlasting impression on me. Their enigmatic environs hide many tales inside them, some of which have been passed from one generation to another. The Himalayan Revelation is my attempt to weave in some of those tales in a modern context. Though it is purely a work of fiction but the story is developed using facts gleamed from history and modern times. In The Chronicles of Devi, I have attempted to tell a story which has captivated many minds for generations. Our ancient literature is full of enchanting stories. But most of these stories are hidden in the beautiful intricacies of Sanskrit in Vedas, Purans, and Shlokas. I have picked one such gem and have narrated this story in my own modernistic interpretation while keeping its essence intact- it is a story of a single woman and her lion fighting the forces of evil to preserve the balance of nature. The Chronicles of Devi is available in two volumes: Vol 1: Cosmos & Mahisha and Vol 2: Shumbh & Nishumbh. I hope you like both the books. Pankaj