{"product_id":"what-the-rains-foretold","title":"What the rains foretold","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"188\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"44\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"44\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"30\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: N. Mohanan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"71\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"71\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"58\"\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"100\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"100\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"93\"\u003eNumber of Pages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 146\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"133\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"133\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"119\"\u003eRelease Date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 01-11-2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"160\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"160\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"149\"\u003eLanguages\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"188\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"188\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"171\"\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9789391125844\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"208\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"612\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"237\"\u003eWhat the Rains Foretold\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the profound origin myth of \u003cstrong data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"285\"\u003eKerala\u003c\/strong\u003e, focusing on the life of \u003cstrong data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"324\"\u003eVararuchi\u003c\/strong\u003e, an accomplished scholar who defies destiny in a journey that leads to tragic consequences. Initially offered the esteemed position of \u003cstrong data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"476\"\u003eRoyal Pundit\u003c\/strong\u003e at the King’s court, Vararuchi chooses to follow a different path—one that compels him to seek truth and challenge the concept of fate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003eA pivotal moment in his journey comes when he hears a prophecy stating that he is destined to marry the child of a \u003cstrong data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"746\"\u003ePariah couple\u003c\/strong\u003e. In an attempt to subvert this fate, he marries \u003cstrong data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"807\"\u003ePanchami\u003c\/strong\u003e, the daughter of a Brahmin. However, he later discovers that she is the very child the prophecy predicted. Together, they have twelve children, but Vararuchi, in his relentless quest for knowledge, forsakes his children in pursuit of truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003eDespite being abandoned, the twelve children grow into influential figures in various fields, including religion, warfare, arts, and crafts. They become the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003eprogenitors of Kerala\u003c\/strong\u003e, which thrives with prosperity and contentment. The book ends with a powerful blend of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003erepentance\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003eforgiveness\u003c\/strong\u003e, leading to a cathartic resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1843\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis beautifully translated work makes an ancient myth accessible to modern readers, allowing them to explore the eternal questions of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003efate\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1550\"\u003eknowledge\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003ehumanity\u003c\/strong\u003e. It sheds light on the mythical origins of Kerala while providing deep introspection into the choices that shape one's destiny. A story of timeless themes and universal truths, it prompts readers to consider the impact of their actions and the forces that guide their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niyogi Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49976397758768,"sku":"Niyogi_9789391125844","price":336.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/niyogi-books-book-default-title-what-the-rains-foretold-41366362652976.jpg?v=1775965710","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/bn\/products\/what-the-rains-foretold","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}