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A Tryst with Mahakaal - The Ghost who never Died
Leela does not believe in fate, but when she is saved from political assassins by an ascetic, Mahakaal, he opens her mind to a new understanding of how destiny works.
While the Police are unable to find Mahakaal, he gradually emerges as a mysterious figure resembling the missing iconic leader Netaji Subhas Bose, who had allegedly lived out an undercover existence in India as one “Gumnami Baba”. This was a Saint who was never seen by almost anyone for three decades, and who always spoke to a chosen few visitors from behind a curtain.
Leela's obsessive need to understand the Mahakaal mystery leads her to her mentor Bharat, who reasons that regardless of his true identity, Mahakaal is possibly an enigma holding the key to a saner existence. In choosing to follow his guidelines, both Leela and especially Bharat come into conflict with politicians of all hues. When India is subsequently pulled into a two front war, can Leela triumph over her destiny during her suicidal mission in the Himalayas?
While the Police are unable to find Mahakaal, he gradually emerges as a mysterious figure resembling the missing iconic leader Netaji Subhas Bose, who had allegedly lived out an undercover existence in India as one “Gumnami Baba”. This was a Saint who was never seen by almost anyone for three decades, and who always spoke to a chosen few visitors from behind a curtain.
Leela's obsessive need to understand the Mahakaal mystery leads her to her mentor Bharat, who reasons that regardless of his true identity, Mahakaal is possibly an enigma holding the key to a saner existence. In choosing to follow his guidelines, both Leela and especially Bharat come into conflict with politicians of all hues. When India is subsequently pulled into a two front war, can Leela triumph over her destiny during her suicidal mission in the Himalayas?
398 pages, Paperback
Published November 22, 2019
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December 17, 2019
One of the stunning books,I have come across in recent times. I was told that this took 6 years for the author to complete. When I read it, I understood as to how much of work had actually gone in since it is reflected in each and every page. At times, I felt like as if I have been reading a non-fiction because the story sounded too good to be real. The novel is divided into four parts:
1. Leela
2. Bharat and Pritak Ghati
3. Mahakaal - The Essence and
4. Prapti
Leela is the protagonist and she gets attacked by some unknown miscreants. Why would someone want to attack an woman? This is when she starts digging deep into the events and unearths few clues. This leads her to her cousin brother - a prodigy who is none other than Bharat.
Bharat whose story is covered in detail in part two was celebrated for his genius but soon after he vanishes from the public domain but emerges back in a lesser known place called Pritak Ghati. He turns it into a model village. He was inspired by some one.
Mahakaal happened to be a mysterious character. He is the one who saves Leela when she was attacked. He is the one who appears before Bharat as Santji. People believed that he is none other than Netaji. However, records said that he passed away in 1985. How did he manage to come back alive after 2-3 decades and that too as a not so old being?
Prapti unfolds all the mysteries in the end.
The book is a bulky one which runs close to 400 pages but trust me, you would love each and every page for sure since the way the story was penned would keep you captivated. The writing style is certainly different from the other authors and you will not feel bored at any given point since the sequences were designed in such a way that it keeps you guessing... A Must Read!!
1. Leela
2. Bharat and Pritak Ghati
3. Mahakaal - The Essence and
4. Prapti
Leela is the protagonist and she gets attacked by some unknown miscreants. Why would someone want to attack an woman? This is when she starts digging deep into the events and unearths few clues. This leads her to her cousin brother - a prodigy who is none other than Bharat.
Bharat whose story is covered in detail in part two was celebrated for his genius but soon after he vanishes from the public domain but emerges back in a lesser known place called Pritak Ghati. He turns it into a model village. He was inspired by some one.
Mahakaal happened to be a mysterious character. He is the one who saves Leela when she was attacked. He is the one who appears before Bharat as Santji. People believed that he is none other than Netaji. However, records said that he passed away in 1985. How did he manage to come back alive after 2-3 decades and that too as a not so old being?
Prapti unfolds all the mysteries in the end.
The book is a bulky one which runs close to 400 pages but trust me, you would love each and every page for sure since the way the story was penned would keep you captivated. The writing style is certainly different from the other authors and you will not feel bored at any given point since the sequences were designed in such a way that it keeps you guessing... A Must Read!!
January 5, 2020
Before this I have read many novels in which Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose mentioned to steer away or in the plot. However, my recent read, A Tryst with Mahakaal (The Ghost Who Never Died) by Tilak Dutta, was terrific. The novel was lengthy and after 100 or so I was settled in the book and when I finished I didn’t realize that I am done with it. I am used to read bulky novels of Ken Follet and Wilbur Smith, but I never expected myself to read something on the similar lines by an Indian author. The novel was way good and it has a few characters, the story shuttles with equal élan, and kept me hooked till I got to know their connection. Mystery, puzzle, war, and adventure – full of everything I would love to read its sequel if it ever comes.
January 30, 2020
The idea of Mahakaal, Subhas Chandra Bose and Gumnami Baba are rather revolting. They make up a perfect stance for an intriguing plot.
The book is a very well written piece of work. You don’t stumble upon words to test your vocabulary, but you can spend your time marveling at the presentation. The scenes were elaborate and very gracefully written. My personal favorites are the struggle scenes at the first and last.
For those who aren’t much into the political setting, having knowledge of the conspiracies or being enticed by the theories, the book isn’t a great choice to go with.
Full review at - https://www.banajaprakashini.in/tryst...
The book is a very well written piece of work. You don’t stumble upon words to test your vocabulary, but you can spend your time marveling at the presentation. The scenes were elaborate and very gracefully written. My personal favorites are the struggle scenes at the first and last.
For those who aren’t much into the political setting, having knowledge of the conspiracies or being enticed by the theories, the book isn’t a great choice to go with.
Full review at - https://www.banajaprakashini.in/tryst...
January 20, 2020
It is a long novel and interesting one.
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