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The Krishna Key by Ashwin Sanghi- A book review:

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The Krishan key by Ashwin Sanghi: A book review ISBN Number: 9381626685 Edition Language: English Published Date: 24 th August 2012 by Westland Page Count: 475 This book alternates between the Mahabharata times; the story is told by none other than Lord Krishna in the first person and present day sketch, which revolves around the protagonist, Historian Ravi Mohan Saini.   It is believed that Vishnu has reincarnated nine times till now and will take last and final birth as Kalki Avatar in Kalyug; hence called Dashavatara. This story revolves around the eighth and tenth avatars of Vishnu. Though research done by the writer is as usual thorough and he knows where to use which information. The story line is riveting and forces you to turn pages, even though your eyes get tired and want to drift off in dreams. It’s like reading Dan Brown of Indian mythology, rather a theology. Though, I will not compare the two as both are of different eras and have a sub...