..But the Mahommedan religion increases, instead of lessening, the fury of intolerance. It was originally propagated by the sword, and ever since, its votaries have been subject, above the people of all other creeds, to this form of madness. In a moment the fruits of patient toil, the prospects of material prosperity, the fear of death itself, are flung aside. The more emotional Pathans are powerless to resist. All rational considerations are forgotten. Seizing their weapons, they become Ghazis—as dangerous and as sensible as mad dogs: fit only to be treated as such. While the more generous spirits among the tribesmen become convulsed in an ecstasy of religious bloodthirstiness, poorer and more material souls derive additional impulses from the influence of others, the hopes of plunder and the joy of fighting. Thus whole nations are roused to arms. Thus the Turks repel their enemies, the Arabs of the Soudan break the British squares, and the rising on the Indian frontier spreads far and wide. In each case civilisation is confronted with militant Mahommedanism. The forces of progress clash with those of reaction. The religion of blood and war is face to face with that of peace.” my name is kwabena issifu I am in love with the way Amish portrayed Sati...From a vikrama for 90 years, for giving birth to a still born baby, quietly and without the slightest complaint to falling in love with Shiva to giving birth to Kartik to finding out that she has a sister and son whom her father disowns because they were born a naga to finally a ruthless duel where she is so awe inspiring.... WHAT A WOMAN!!!! What a beautifully written character!!!The charm of Shiva falls short of her. Maybe instead of using the pashupati astra if Shiva's dreaded third eye was opened maybe there would have been some redemption for Shiva's character, after all the hero of the book was shiva.Loose ends wrapped up well for the main characters. Interesting to know what happened to all characters.Ending could have been better with shiva opening his legendary 3rd eye, and maybe a small epilogue on how shiva meets parvati and marries her even though he loved Sati so deeply.I know the books are called Shiva Trilogy. maybe a chapter or two or even a book about Shiva Parvati wouldn't hurt.The hero becomes too involved in his grief and self pity that the strength of his character is lost somewhere.Overall I loved all the 3 books and didnt mind that the third book was so long. Awaiting Amish Tripathi's subtle hint about the "Mahabharat".
What do You think about The Oath Of Vayuputras (2013)?
i would say its not meatier than the first franchise.....climax is unexpected.not much to offer.
—boobear
Three stars because the last few chapters weren't as plain as the rest of it and I liked that.
—Baihu
The brilliant mix of science, fiction and mythology was simply mind blowing.
—avneet_101
