अभ्युदय भाग - २

by नरेंद्र कोहली, Narendra Kohli

Genres: Fiction

616 pages, Hardcover

First published October 8, 2013

About the author

Padmashree Narendra Kohli is one of the most eminent and well-known Hindi writers of our times. His novel based on the Ram-Katha, Abhyuday, shifted the course of Hindi novel-writing. Another of his novels, Mahasamar, based on the Pandava-katha went on to become just as popular. His novel-series, Todo Kara Todo is considered the greatest and foremost novel in any language on the life of Swami Vivekananda. Abhigyan, Vasudev, Sharnam, Aatmaswikriti, Varunaputri, Sagar-Manthan, Ahalya etc. are his other well-known works. Apart from the Padmashree, he has also been awarded the Hindi Akademi award; Delhi Salaka Samman; Uttar Pradesh Hindi Sansthaan award; Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Samman, Lucknow; K.K. Birla Foundation award; Vyasa Samman, New Delhi; Madhya Pradesh government and Bhopal’s Maithili Sharan Gupt Rashtriya Samman, among numerous other honours.

डॉ॰ नरेन्द्र कोहली (जन्म ६ जनवरी १९४०, निधन १७ अप्रैल २०२१, चैत्र शुक्ल पंचमी, नवरात्रि) प्रसिद्ध हिन्दी साहित्यकार हैं। उन्होंने साहित्य के सभी प्रमुख विधाओं (यथा उपन्यास, व्यंग्य, नाटक, कहानी) एवं गौण विधाओं (यथा संस्मरण, निबंध, पत्र आदि) और आलोचनात्मक साहित्य में अपनी लेखनी चलाई है। उन्होंने शताधिक श्रेष्ठ ग्रंथों का सृजन किया है। हिन्दी साहित्य में 'महाकाव्यात्मक उपन्यास' की विधा को प्रारंभ करने का श्रेय नरेंद्र कोहली को ही जाता है। पौराणिक एवं ऐतिहासिक चरित्रों की गुत्थियों को सुलझाते हुए उनके माध्यम से आधुनिक सामाज की समस्याओं एवं उनके समाधान को समाज के समक्ष प्रस्तुत करना कोहली की अन्यतम विशेषता है। कोहलीजी सांस्कृतिक राष्ट्रवादी साहित्यकार हैं, जिन्होंने अपनी रचनाओं के माध्यम से भारतीय जीवन-शैली एवं दर्शन का सम्यक् परिचय करवाया है। जनवरी, २०१७ में उन्हें पद्मश्री से सम्मानित किया गया।

Reviews

[Siddhartha · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the final part of the Abhyudayam which covers the story of what happens after kidnapping of Sita by Ravana till the end of the war. I am not sure whether there's another part in which the rest of the story is covered or is it only this much.

Though have read many literary works based on Mahabharata, first time reading a novel based on Rama where his actions are explained by logic rather than magic. Still Devas etc appear in this novel though not only as some powerful king who is very corrupt. Though the novel tried to cover all the key incidents in the logic way, some of them are not really fully explainable by logic.

Even with some weaknesses, it is still an enjoyable and interesting read and recommend for anyone who is open to view the Ithihasas and their lead characters as human beings.

[Anurag Prasad · Rating 5 out of 5]

This novel was my first ever novel I had read. The way Narendra Kohli narrated it by giving reason and logic which gets deeply imprinted in the readers mind. According to him Vishwamitra was the far seeing person who created Ram guiding him by telling stories killing the exploiters of the society. The novel in two parts binds the readers and surely it is heavenly nectar for the Ramakatha lovers.

[Vaibhav Sharma · Rating 5 out of 5]

In order for me to review this book. I have to think deeply about whats actually is the moral of this book.

Yes its based on "Shree Ramayan" but the way it has been written is totally different that any other holy book. In any holy book we believe the main character as God himself and so its easy for us to believe in all the miracles performed by him/her.( for me its hard to believe that those miracles would have happened )

I think The question this book answers is How can a man achieve a God like status through his Morals and divinity(every man has it) when going through any kind of obstacle.

I was in the subway when I finished this book and that moment , an emotion came rushing and I had to press this book again my temple.This book will tell you how to apply the same morals and beliefs in 21st century , while dealing with any obstacle.

In the end I had to say "Jai Shree Ram".

[Kapil Arya · Rating 5 out of 5]

This work describe Ram's character as human and not as god. This in turn helps us identify the values and goals that are associated by "Maryada Purushottam". The story telling is quite captivating and the vivid description of Ram's journey from Ayodhya to Lanka is quite amazing. Another part that is covered quite well in this work is the love and respect between Ram and Sita. It does present an ideal picture of a husband and wife. For whatever reason, this was often left out in the stories that I grew up listening to. I was quite unhappy with the abrupt ending at the end of Ram-Ravan war. Definitely wanted to read and learn more about his return to Ayodhya and the treatment of Sita.

[Gurdeep Singh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Abhyudaya is a riveting read. Naredra Kohli's fiction based on The Ramayana treats Ram as a mortal and describes his endeavours which could have elevated him to the status of a god. It strangely mimics many of the problems that we still face today in India and in the world. So his statement on the back cover where he expresses his and the present's need for another Ram rings true.

[Rizwan Madapeedikekkal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ramayana -told from the view point of mortals. The book discusses in detail the answer to some of the significant socio-political questions faced by India in the modern age. This function has been subtly carried out in combination with adept story telling. One book I will recommend and gift.

[Prabhat sharma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Abhyday Part 2 by Narendra Kohli is a compilation of two Books first, Yudh-1 and second Yudh-2. I have written separate commentary about each book in the review. Ramkatha depicts Ram as human. The younger generation is able to connect with this type of story writing. I have written separate review of all books on goodreads. All his books are written to explain the reason why a certain decision was taken by Ram from his birth to vanvas then war with Ravana. It is a classic which should be translated in all Indian and foreign languges so that reader are aware of the rich Indian culture and heritage. It is a must read for all.

[Sachin · Rating 5 out of 5]

नरेंद्र कोहली की ये अद्भुत कृति, राम राज्य के सही मायने निर्धारित करने का प्रयत्न करती है| इसमें श्रीराम को भगवन का अवतार न मानकर एक अत्यंत दृढ निश्चय वाले एक मनुष्य के रूप में दिखाया गया है, और तमाम अविश्वसनीय कृत्य जिन्हे आज हमने चमत्कार बोल कर अपनी पहुँच से दूर मान लिया है, उसको संभव दिखाया है, अपितु करने वाले के मन में बस राम कैसी कर्त्तव्य निष्ठा और आत्मबल होना चाहिए| अगर आप इसको भली भाँती समझना चाहते हैं, तो मैं कहूंगा की इसके पहले आचार्य चतुरसेन रचित वयं रक्षामः को इसके पहले पढ़ें. लेकिन किसी भी स्थिति में, इस पुस्तक के अंत तक आते आते अब राम के चरित, हनुमान की न्यायप्रिय स्वामिभक्ति और कोहली जी को आधुनिक युग का वेद व्यास कहे जाने के तथ्य से असहमत नहीं हो सकते.

[Kumar Harsh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Abhyudaya makes you emotional in that you discover Ram as an ordinary man, and so the respect, the admiration that long-cherished character gets brimming like never before. Seeing Ram as some religious figure is one. Still, when we truly realise that an ordinary human became such a powerful symbol just by sheer commitment to Dharma, we bow our heads subconsciously, naturally. Abhuydaya is a must-read for anyone interested in knowing Dharma, Santana's concept, and Bharat's idea. I feel it is the closest interpretation of Valmiki's Ramayana. The book has the power to transform an individual inside.

[Ranesh Rai · Rating 5 out of 5]

नरेंद्र कोहली जी की लेखनी में जादू है। अगर किसी को समझना हो की दशरथ पुत्र राम "मर्यादा पुरुषोत्तम प्रभु श्रीराम" कैसे और क्यों बने तो उनको ये उपन्यास या यूँ कहूँ नरेंद्र कोहली रचित रामायण जरूर पढ़नी चाहिए।।

[ARVIND PATIDAR · Rating 5 out of 5]

एक साधारण राजकुमार “राम” के “भगवान राम” बनने की कथा