Essence of the Fifth Veda | Gaurang Damani | Book Review

Essence of the Fifth Veda by Gaurang Damani is a deeply researched book on Indian historical epics like Mahabharat and Ramayan. So, it adds relevant Puranic stories to the basic narration of Ramayana and Mahabharata. Read the book summary, genre, publication date, similar book recommendations, and book review of Essence of the Fifth Veda by Gaurang Damani in this post below.

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About Essence of the Fifth Veda by Gaurang Damani:

No. of Pages: 245

Publication Date: 1st September 2021 (Motilal Banarsidass Publishing House)

Genre: Non Fiction, Spirituality, Ancient Indian History, Hindu Religion

Reading Age: All age groups

Can be read as a standalone? YES

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Essence of the Fifth Veda by Gaurang Damani Book Summary:

Essence of the Fifth Veda by Gaurang Damani is a deeply researched book. It adds lesser known facts and legends about the Indian historical epics like Ramayan and Mahabharat to the already known ones. So, the readers get to see this ancient Indian history in a new and deeper light. And get better understanding of events, and the significance. Then the author also recognises present day locations of events that happened in these epics. And with maps adds further allure to this already interesting book. 

Essence of the Fifth Veda by Gaurang Damani Book Review:

Itihasa (Ramayana and Mahabharata) and Purana are collectively called the fifth Veda.”

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Essence of the Fifth Veda attracted me because I have always been interested in knowing more about ancient Indian history including the various lore and legends. Plus, I was also looking for books with ordinal numbers in the title for A to Z Book Challenge. So, I had high hopes from this book and I am so happy to tell you that it live upto every expectation and then some!

A simply written book that both novice as well as veteran readers will enjoy. This book will interest you right from the first page.

I got to know so many new things from this book as well live through the well-known epics of Ramayan and Mahabharat in a new light. Who knew that the Mahabharat was a world war? Or that Dasharatha was named Remi But became Dasharatha because on his wish his ratha (chariot) could go in all dasha (10) directions, including up and down!

I was floored with the amount of research the author has done and the engaging way he brings these Hindu legends to life. Also, he gives a reference to the sources used for each fact he states in this book which is an added bonus. So, I happily followed the sources to read more on several sections that intrigued me.

Then with the addition of maps, and present day locations shared for events that happened so long ago, everything feels all the more real and relatable.

Conclusion:

So, this is a book that needs to be savoured and appreciated not only for the diligent research and splendid narration but also because it brings our history closer to us. I felt a sense of pride, and awe in everything we had already accomplished so long ago while I read this book. And then felt the determination to again recapture that magnificence for our future.

All in all, Essence of the Fifth Veda by Gaurang Damani is a book that everyone should read. Read it to get a better understanding of Indian history, ourselves, and get the motivation to be better and do better for our future generations. So, a splendid gift for loved ones, this book is must read. And Njkinny recommends it to everyone, especially people interested in ancient Indian history including the Vedas and Puranas.

5 super shiny stars out of 5 to this memorable book, I am so glad I read it. One of my top reads of 2022, don’t miss reading it. And also buy it now not only for yourself but also for your friends and family.

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Meet Author Gaurang Damani:

Author Gaurang Damani is BE (Electronics), 1993, merit ranked 7th in Mumbai University. He is working on presenting Hindu scriptures to the common citizen in an easy-to-read format. He believes that for India to achieve material, cultural and spiritual progress, we need to follow Dharma i.e. perform one’s duty. 

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