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Demons of Khandava
To avert an outbreak of open hostilities between the Kauravas, led by Duryodhana, and the Pandavas, led by Yudhishthira, the…
Mahabharata: The Beginning – Summary
The king of Kuru Pradesh had two sons. Dhristarashtra, the firstborn, was blind. His wife, Gandhari, gave him one hundred…
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20. Vel Pari: Searing Love
The Paramarajah’s second wife, pink and pulpy, had already given him two sons. Nedunkilli, two years old; and Nalankilli, one.…
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19. Vel Pari: The Cholan’s Son
When she summoned me, with great audacity I ignored her. But she persisted. And I resisted. I was afraid, not…
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18. Vel Pari: Conqueror or Conquered?
One evening, the queen summoned me to her royal apartments. I found myself in the deep study room, an elegant…
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17. Vel Pari: Gateway to Power and Pleasure
Though the queen had seen me in the academy, when we met in her private chambers, she studied my person…
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16. Vel Pari: The Cholan Queen’s Secret Lover
Cross not swords with fools, lest your antagonism renders them worthy – Kachagan - How did we, Kachagan, Rector of…
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15. Vel Pari: The Royal Scribe
‘I recall the song you sang, on my daughters’ tenth birthday,’ said Pari, and he recited. ‘A husband mourns his…
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14. Vel Pari: Visit to a Harlot
‘No.’ ‘Never?’ ‘Never,’ I said. ‘You are a better person, just as was my wife, than I could ever be,’…
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