Mohini : Debayan 1 by Pratibarta [Hardcover]

The expansion of the Mohini Parva stretches from the feet of Kumud to the arid lands of Kutch, from the primal simplicity of nomadic life to the complex cycles of urban civilization. With its unparalleled language of reflection, intricate descriptions, and the portrayal of seasoned characters in their raw, youthful forms, familiar names from ancient mythology emerge in a new light. The narrative moves beyond the boundaries of traditional mythological tales, bringing forth a new language that connects politics, love, diplomacy, affection, sacrifice, honor, the dreams of dawn, and the love of night across thousands of years of history.

Mohini Parba, the first volume of the Debayan Trilogy, tells the story of Mohini, Prahlad, and Rakthbahu, the conflict between Hiranyakashipu and Holika, the tales of the Hariyupas and the Nairitas. It explores the enmity between Mohini and Bhrigu, the divinity of Lakshmi, the essence of the enemy’s form, and the intellect of Tvashtar. It tracks the evolution of Mohini, and in parallel, the evolution of India itself.