Asura, written by Anand Neelakantan and published in 2012, offers a mythological fiction retelling of the Ramayana from the perspective of Ravana. The novel explores themes of power, corruption, revenge, and redemption while delving into Ravana's early life, education, and societal struggles faced by asuras. It challenges traditional notions of heroism and villainy, presenting a morally complex narrative.

1. Asura - Ramayan from
a different perspective
Presented by -
Bhumiba Gohil

2. Asura
Tale of the Vanquished
• Written by Anand Neelakantan
• Published in 2012
• Ramayan from the perspective
of Ravana
• Genre - Mythological Fiction

3. Major
Characters
Ravana Bhadra Ravana’s
siblings
Ram and
Sita

4. EARLY LIFE
OF RAVANA
EDUCATION
AND
AMBITION
• His birth and union
between two bloodlines
• Witnessing
discrimination faced
by Asuras.
• Desire for revenge
• Scholar and Warrior
• Lanka - the golden city
• Oppression free land for
Asuras
MORAL
AMBIGUITY
• Personal Desires, Societal
expectations and longing
for recognition.
• Moral grey areas

5. Themes
Power
Corruption
Revenge
Redemption

6. Conclusion
• Cynical nature of power and
violence
• Exploration of gray areas
between right and wrong
• Questioning traditional
concepts of heroism and
villainy

7. Similar Works

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