I am a hardcore devotee of Sri Krishna and I pick up any book
which is connected to the Lord. But honestly, it was the intriguing title which
drew me to this book ‘When Krishna Was Cursed’ written by Rohan Vinayaa and
published by Vishwakarma Publications. The evocative cover designed by the Book
Baker’s design team was an added attraction. The author deftly meanders through
the incident of Satrajit’s anger over the mysterious disappearance of his
beloved younger brother and the invaluable Syamanthaka gem in the forest. The
anger is directed at Sri Krishna, who had expressed a desire to use the gem for
the benefit of the Yadava clan. Satrajit accuses Krishna of murder and theft. What
follows is an interesting narrative of Krishna’s journey into the forest in an
effort to clear his name.
The story is written in a gripping style, the language is
simple and easy to understand and the author showcases his interest in Hindu Mythology.
My rating for this book is 5/5 and I would recommend it as an
easy yet interesting read to everyone who has even a fleeting interest in
Mythology.
