The Naga Warriors

Battle of Gokul, Vol. 1

De: AKSHAT GUPTA

Narrado por: Debajit Saikia

To prepare for the future, our ancestors created the Naga sadhus―a clan of warriors for the protection of Dharma, as proclaimed by Adi Guru Shankaracharya in the eighth century. This sect of Shiva devotees has stood firm, living selflessly and fighting fearlessly. For centuries, they have died the death of heroes, serving and saving Dharma and the temples.

In the year 1757, 111 Naga sadhus borrowed the majestic weapons of the idols of their gods. Fueled by their belief in Lord Shiva, they gathered an invincible courage to protect the temples of Gokul. They stood as an indestructible wall, led by Ajaa, a fearless Naga warrior, against the Afghan army of 4000 men, a cavalry of 200 horses and 100 camels, and 20 cannons. The brutal Afghan army was led by Sardar Khan, the most ruthless commander of Emperor Ahmed Shah Abdali, ill-famed for the demolition of temples and building a history of genocide in Bharat.

The fight continues. This is the Naga warrior’s commitment to courage and determination. This is the clash of Shiva devotees against the devils that lie under men’s skin. This is the Battle of Gokul.

©2024 AKSHAT GUPTA (P)2024 Random House Audio

Average at best

I dived into this book head in. I was so impressed by The Hidden Hindu, its
Plot, Language, Flow & Structure. This book seemed like a high school essay by a mediocre student in comparison. It is written so repetitively that half the number of pages would be enough. The dialogues between hiker and naga were so childishly written, it made me think what the editor was thinking approving this. I was able to Imagine it all but also think who talks like this??

Narration style is awful, the person has a single tone throughout the book , with no change in mood. I gave 3 stars just because he pronounced every word accurately. (Unlike The Hidden Hindu, where I pursed my lips hearing the pronunciation of Ashwathama the way he was saying)

Great account of Naga Sadhus

Good details of Battle Of Gokul (which we hardly see any mention of in Bharat's history), meticulously written. Looking forward to Vol-2 audible version.