RISE OF KALI.

Description

In Rise of Kali, the story continues after the infamous game of dice, where the Pandavas lose everything. Duryodhana, often vilified in traditional tellings, is presented as a reformer and idealist trying to challenge a deeply unjust social order governed by caste and power. The novel follows his struggles, battles, and inner conflicts as he tries to hold on to his ideals while the world sees him as the villain.

Neelakantan dives deep into the motivations of key characters like Karna, Ashwatthama, Shakuni, and others, offering an alternate but emotionally grounded version of events leading up to the Kurukshetra war. The book portrays the Kauravas not as evil, but as men caught in the tide of fate, politics, and dharma.

in this book:

• Power and morality.

• Caste discrimination and social reform.

• The grey shades of heroes and villains.

• Alternative history and mythological retelling.