“Urmilla by Devi Raghuvanshi” – Book Review

Every epic glorifies the main character hiding the valour and sacrifice of secondary characters. The author, Devi Raghuvanshi, has tried to bring up another side of Ramanaya. Sita and Rama are venerated for being ideal spouse and suffering so much for each-other. But this book suggests otherwise. It was Urmilla who suffered the most in the mythological epic Ramayana as she was not only separated from his beloved husband Lukshamana but also she has to look after the kingdom of Ayodhya in absence of prince Rama and Lakshamana. She confronted Rama when she sensed that he would be casting his wife Sita out of the place. Urmilla is portrait as a lady of strong character and expert in various arts.

I personally never thought that Ramanaya is more than just a story of Rama and Sita. This is the 12th book by the author and I was expecting more information about the life of Urmilla. However, it is a short and sweet read; a micro Ramanaya I would say.

My overall rating: 3*/5*