Vishnu reincarnated himself as Rama to defeat the powerful demon Ravana, whom no god or demon can defeat. It’s the story of Rama, an avatar of the blue god Vishnu, who preserves and protects the universe and makes up the Hindu trinity along with Brahma and Shiva. Ramayana: Divine Loophole relays one of the greatest epic Hindu tales.

From princesses in peril to gripping battles, scheming royals, and hordes of bloodthirsty demons, Ramayana is the ultimate adventure story presented with an unforgettably modern touch. This illustrated tale features over 100 colorful full-spread illustrations, a detailed pictorial glossary of the cast of characters who make up the epic tale, and sketches of the work in progress. Teeming with powerful deities, love-struck monsters, flying monkey gods, magic weapons, demon armies, and divine love, Ramayana tells the story of Rama, a god-turned-prince, and his quest to rescue his wife Sita after she is kidnapped by a demon king. Ramayana: Divine Loophole by Sanjay Patel (illus.)Īrtist and veteran Pixar animator Sanjay Patel lends a lush, whimsical illustration style and lighthearted voice to one of Hindu mythology’s best-loved and most enduring tales. It wasn’t until I started reading that I learned it’s an essential part of Hindu mythology. My knowledge of Hinduism is VERY limited - I only know the names of a few of the gods - so when I picked up Ramayana: Divine Loophole (which I read first), I did so assuming the it was a children’s fantasy book. So a couple months ago, I read two children’s books that retell the classic Hindu tale, the Ramayana.

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