Life of Gods

In my school days, I remember reading the portions of KM Munshis's novel, Krishnavatara translated in Malayalam (in Mathrubhumi weekly). [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanaiyalal_Maneklal_Munshi].  It influenced me to start believing in the capability of ordinary human beings to change the world. It also showed that how Gods are born when we fail to comprehend great personalities. 

I think "Shiva Trilogy" is another attempt in that direction. We can see many books are released nowadays with similar theme. But the authenticity of history they are developing need to take with a pinch of salt. I liked the definition of "Har Har Mahadev"; Everyone is Mahadev.

Now, I read "Scion of Ikshvaku" which is trying to portrait Rama as a human being. Again, no one is sure about the facts but It is a good read because it can ignite some thoughts. Some time back I posted a blog on the question by my son "why Seetha has not accompanied Lakshmana when searching for Rama at the forest" Ramayana and Anthropic Principle. It is interesting to realize that we never thought the abnormality of a princess childishly asking her husband to catch a deer in the dangerous forest. What about the princess of Kekaya getting influenced by a maid to make such a decision? I don't know right or wrong, but this book will at least provoke you with some questions.   

Ramayana and Anthropic Principle

It was sleep time and I was trying to make my son sleep by telling Ramayana story. The story reached Dandakaranya forest. Seetha saw the golden deer and she sent Rama to bring it to her. Finally Rama realized it was not deer but Mareecha and sent his arrow to kill Mareecha. Then Mareecha started crying in Rama's voice to misguide Lakshmana and Seetha. By listening Rama's voice Seetha got worried and argued with Lakshmana and convinced him to go for helping Rama. Lakshmana drew the famous Lakshmana-rekha and went to help Rama leaving Seetha alone...

At this point, my Son stopped me and asked. "Father, why Seetha didn't go along-with Lakshmana to help her Husband?"

I managed by telling something. But actually what is the reason? May be there were many Seethas who went along-with Lakshmana. But none of them are known to us. Only when Seetha decided to stay alone, the story became Ramayana.