Language: EnglishPages: 458 (9 B/W Illustrations)About the BookNavagraha Purana chronicles in fascinating detail the birth, life and glory of the Nine Planets, the Powerful astral deities who are the ultimate arbiters of man’s destiny.This compelling narrative paints a delightfully inmate portrait of the Navagrahas. Surya subdues his raging heat to please his beloved Samjna. Chandra lusts after his Guru’s wife and is cursed to wane each month. Kuja emerges from a drop of perspiration on Shiva’s brow. Budha marries lla, Who is his wife for one month and a prince in the next. Brahaspati forgives his wife’s adultery and curses an amorous apsara to be born as a monkey. Usana becomw Sukra when he is swallowed by a furious Shiva. Sanaischara requests the Trimurti to ensure he inspire fear in all living beings. Rahu and ketu wreak their vengeance on Surya and Chandra by Swallowing them.In and irresistible medley of drama, romance, humour and devotion, Navagraha Purana entertains and informs as it asserts that no one is exempt from the implacable influence of the Nine Planets.About the AuthorV S Rao (Vakkantham Suryanarayana Rao) is a celebrated Telugu author, playwright and script writer. He was born in 1942 at Arikela, a remote village near Punganuru in Andhra Pradesh and has a high school education.He wrote his first story, which was for children while still a child himself. His father Mr. Varadaiah, who was a lover of literature recognized his son's incipient talent and encouraged him to read extensively, Mr. Rao thus went on to become a voracious reader and writer par excellence. Later Mr. Temporau, the pioneer of Telugu pocket detective fiction, became his mentor.Mr. Rao's works include short stories
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Soft cover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. Navagraha Purana chronicles in fascinating detail the birth, life and glory of the Nine Planets, the powerful astral deities who are the ultimate arbiters of man s destiny. This compelling narrative paints a delightfully intimate portrait of the Navagrahas. Surya subdues his raging heat to please his beloved Samjna. Chandra lusts after his guru s wife and is cursed to wane each month. Kuja emerges from a drop of perspiration on Shiva s brow. Budha marries Ila, who is his wife for one month and a prince in the next. Brhaspati forgives his wife s adultery and curses an amorous apsara to be born as a monkey. Usana becomes Sukra when he is swallowed by a furious Shiva. Sanaischara requests the Trimurti to ensure he inspire fear in all living beings. Rahu and Ketu wreak their vengeance on Surya and Chandra by swallowing them. In an irresistible medley of drama, romance, humour and devotion, Navagraha Purana entertains and informs as it asserts that no one is exempt from the implacable influence of the Nine Planets. (jacket). Seller Inventory # 122117