The Eighth Avatar

by Manoshi Sinha Rawal

Circa 3230 BCE! Dwapar Yug, the end of the Third Age after Satya Yug and Treta Yug, described in the Purans! It was midnight on Ashtami Tithi in the Hindu lunar month of Bhadrapad, corresponding to August of the Gregorian calendar. After six of the darkest nights in seven years when all of his six brothers were killed soon after their birth, there came another such night. Entire Mathura mourned with winds howling and dusk giving way to an appalling rainy night. Nature seemed to enlighten one and all about the birth of the eighth child specified in the prophecy. And a God was born on earth as a mortal. Because the rising evil had to be suppressed! He was Krishn. The seventh fetus was transferred to its step-mother's womb at three months. This fetus, after completion of the gestation period, was born as the elder brother of the God. The incarnation of Sheshnag, the king of all serpents and serpent deities, became the brother of the incarnation of Vishnu! Fourteen years of twists and turns, one after another, in the life of Krishn! Who were his friends? What games did he play? How did he grow up? When did he start playing the flute? Who was his teacher? How did he become a hero by the time he became a teenager? Did he commandeer an army in the battlefield at fourteen? Who was Radha? Who was she married to? Krishn awaits you.....

340 pages, Paperback

Published May 16, 2015

Reviews

[Yogaditya · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic historical novel. While reading, I got transferred to that era. Manoshi's 'The Eighth Avatar' breaks many myths surrounding Krishn. Eagerly waiting for the 2nd part of this Krishn Trilogy.

[Dhrubo Jyoti · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful reading. Through this book, I came to know about many facets of Krishn that I did not know yet. Her detailed description how Radha is not Krishn's beloved is well justified. I recommend this book for everyone to read to know Krishn better. Waiting to read the complete Krishn Trilogy series. Can't wait any more!!

[Gadadhar Chelleng · Rating 5 out of 5]

I appeal to all the literary personalities including readers of the northeast region in particular and India and overseas in general to read Manoshi's 'The Eighth Avatar'. Reading the book, I have understood more about the creation of the universe and the divine powers that uphold truth Age after Age. It was Dwapar Yug before the start of the present Kali Yug when Krishn was born. After Kali Yug where evil is dominant, I believe Satya Yug will prevail where truth and goodness will hold sway.

[Prasanta Ghosh · Rating 5 out of 5]

a must-read book. Loved the way everything is described. got to know about Krishna that I did not know yet. looking forward to the other series in Krishn Trilogy.