| Title | : | Meeting Yama |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | |
| ISBN | : | 1636335489 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9781636335483 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 236 |
| Publication | : | Published November 9, 2020 |
In his seventh book, author Manoj Jain dwells on the uncomfortable topic of death. Interspersed with stories from Indian mythology, Meeting Yama is set in the mystical city of Varanasi where all answers are given if one is willing to listen.
Amrit, Rajat and Surya, three visitors meet each other in this city and find resolutions to the issues that they carry within them.
If you are reading this, then there is probably something in the book that is meant for you.
Meeting Yama Reviews
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First Impressions
At the very first glance, it is the striking cover that catches your eye. The minimalistic design, complete with the striking image of a handsome young man, and the title in bold red font is designed to lure the reader.
Who can read?
The book is written in a language that can be easily read by beginners.
Quick to impress
While some tales take time to get the interest build-up, in Meeting Yama, the story catches the reader’s fancy right from the first few pages.
The infusion of mythology
One of the things that makes this book stand apart is the generous infusion of various mythological stories. Once the characters have been introduced and their backstories established, the book delves into Hindu mythology and acquaints the reader with timeless tales of many known and relatively unknown figures from our ancient scriptures.
What could have been better?
The book relies more on descriptions rather than conversations to take the story forward. The lengthy paragraphs sometimes tire the reader, making them lose interest. I wish more attention was paid to paragraph spacing and conversations.
In the end
In the end, Meeting Yama is like a crash course in spirituality, self-introspection, and reflection. There is infinite wisdom to be found in its 230+ pages, and anyone with a bent for learning has a lot to gain from it.
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https://www.bookgeeks.in/meeting-yama... -
Death is often referred to as an enigma or the last frontier to be conquered or the final mystery to be solved and so on, because even today, humanity has very little knowledge about the hows and whys of it.
This is a book for anyone ready to entertain the possibility of this version of existential reality beyond the limited realm of logic and intellect.
When something is not in our experience, we cannot decide between true and false. So the only option is to explore this book with an open mind.
Personally, I'm very grateful to Manoj Jain for writing this book. It gave me a peek into the spiritual aspects of life and death like no other. And theoretically answered lot of my burning questions and curiosities.
This single book 'Meeting Yama' right from the title and well it's cover image attracted me very badly. I wanted to read it as soon as possible and now I am happy. Irrespective of the not so positive talk About him fee books are good to read. This is one of them. With a very nice narration the book is a good read.
Highly Recommended! -
Do you know, when the first ray of light hit the earth, it touched Kashi.
Meeting Yama is an interesting story that dwells on the topic of Death. It's a journey of Amrit, Rajat and Surya who visits Varanasi and find the resolutions to the issues that they carry within.
It has Stories from Indian mythology which we might have never heard and the truths that we often tend to forget about life. Set in the mythical city of Varanasi, with a beautiful description of Kashi, the author keeps the readers invested in.
The plot of the story is unique. It's a blend of mythology and fiction is amazing. I liked the intriguing narration of the story. The way the author presented Amrit's, Rajat and Surya's perspective all together is commendable.
From what brings the three of them to Varanasi to what Varanasi has in store for them, it's a wonderful journey. I liked Amrit's story the most.
All the characters are well developed by the author. I loved Dharam's character the most. The way he explained the stories gave me goosebumps.
Honestly, I really enjoyed reading the Mythology stories about Yamraj or Yama - the lord of Death. From how he was cursed to how he became Dharamraj, to many of his stories, I loved it.
It's a well-researched book with many facts we are unaware of. Each Ghat has a story to tell, something to learn.
The first three chapters are a bit slow and made me tedious, but later I started enjoying this book.
The writing style of the author is gripping and engaging. Not to forget an amazing climax of the story. From Yoga to the Local Food of Varanasi, from the stories of Shiva to Manikarnika, this book has it all.
At times, it was getting tedious with many details and was a Lil slow. I would have loved if it had a better cover.
Want to read something different? Want to know about some unheard mythology stories? This is the book. A book filled with drama, stories and beautiful stories from Varanasi. -
I don’t know what it is but I am regularly getting books based on the concept of Death and the topic is really fascinating me. It pulls me so much towards itself that I wish I can leave everything and move towards understanding the meaning of Life and Death and what it feels like knowing Death from closely along with knowing about the process of Afterlife. And this is what exactly happens with the three characters in the book I have just completed reading named “Meeting Yama” written by Manoj V Jain in around 240 pages. This book published by Notion Press speaks about how these characters are fighting with something so internal and basic to them that they have to get it clear before they can process their life further and hence they end up reaching to the land of Shiva and Death – Kashi, popularly known as Varanasi or Benaras.
The book is written in a very simple language and it is easy to understand for anyone reading this even if the person is not in the spiritual space. The book is full of concept related to spirituality, mythology, religion and meditation but it has been written so beautifully that you will love going through them even if you have not read about them before. Author has mentioned that this book could have been a non-fiction but because he knows people grasp things better when it is spoken in a form of a fiction or stories, he has chosen to speak about this concept of Death through a story format. And I must say it is so nicely crafted that you will feel this to be true.
I have recently read two books on Death- “Death” by Sadhguru and “Between Life and Death” by Dr. Kashyap Patel and I must say, along with those two books, this one is at par with them. Though the one by Sadhguru is quite in detailing but this book can become a beautiful starting for the people who are wanting to read deep spiritual concepts.
Talking about few points that fascinated and touched me, in the very initial chapters, the scene where mother of one of the characters die, it made me so emotional that I spent the whole day doing nothing but being close and near to my mother. Further, in the other chapter, how the telepathy worked for the character with one of his friends when he asked to guess the number made me jump and sit up. I just believed it to be true and the concept of telepathy intrigued me.
Further in the book, author talks about mythology and spirituality in detail such as why Varanasi is an auspicious land is detailed very vastly which actually makes me want to go and settle there leaving this materialistic world. We have always heard about the King Harishchandra but this is the first time I got to know about the tale which makes him so popular. Puri Jagannath is another curious topic for me as the temple always seems to be little close to me even when I haven’t travelled there. Author has beautiful explained about the temple and rituals performed there.
Few meditation techniques were new for me which were discussed in this book such as Tratak as I had never heard about it before. The tale of Lord Vishnuji and Yama is also very insightful. The tale of Markandeya is very fresh to read which makes Lord Shiva grant him longevity. Why the places are named Manikarnika and Avimukta respectively is nicely explained which makes you understand the depth about our history or mythology – whatever you believe in calling them. In the end, the story of Yama is described along with reference of Bhau Beej which lets you know so much about the God about whom we know nothing except that he is “God of Death”.
Now talking about the drawbacks, I must say that rather than conceptualizing the book such that it is divided as per itinerary of the Varanasi trip of the characters, author should have named chapters on each tale or concept that he has talked about which could have made reading them more enjoyable as you become prepared of reading what’s ahead. Secondly, I must say that the climax is little too abrupt and I couldn’t find any emotional connect with the characters when they finally achieve for what they landed up in Varanasi. I believe it should have been given more pages and detailing. I got quite disappointed there. Thirdly, the meditational techniques are just talked upon as an overview rather than going into its depth. I was looking forward to knowing how meditation is done by the characters and what experience it brings to one or all of them. Lastly, the concept of death is also not covered with the kind of depth I was looking forward to. I wanted to read about what one feels in the moment of death and the afterlife process that we often hear in our ancient texts.
Overall, this is a nice attempt and you will enjoy reading this book as it delivers ample of knowledge about our history and mythology. I give this book 4.25* out of 5.
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WRITING BUDDHA -
Meeting yama by Manoj Jain is the story of 3 men - Amrit, Surya and Rajat. They all are having many questions about their lives. But suddenly they have been called to Varanasi by some indirect means. They meet each other in this city and find resolutions to the issues that they carry within them.
🥀The cover of this book is okay it could have been better and the title is apt for the story.
🥀The language used in this book is easy to understand and also a glossary have been provided at the end of the book.
🥀The book deals with various topics like homosexuality, meditation, beliefs, telepathic connection, mythology, neuroscience etc.
🥀The author has done a lot of research for this book and he has explained every concept in detailed.
🥀The book was not at all complex for me because I already knew about some concepts which are used in the book.
🥀This is my first book from this author and I would really love to read more by him.
🥀This novel is very different than what I usually read and I'm very glad that i got the chance to read this amazing piece. I will definitely recommend this book to everyone.
Stars - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / 5 -
Very interesting and very unique. If you like folklore and mythology reimagined, this is one for you.
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The idea of death is a dreadful thing. Grief and loss follows it.
All beings taking birth must perish and mix into dust one day. It is the inevitable truth. Scared by this reality, people try to avoid it, delay it by using different techniques, not want to accept it and live in a state of non-acknowledgement. In between birth and death people are become unsure and confused about the purpose of life but more than that keep pushing hard to understand the unknown ultimate truth. Even all ancient world mythological battles between the good and evil have always were due the trials of becoming immortal. Yama in Indian mythology is the known as the god who manages the souls after death. He is the ruler of afterlife.
In MEETING YAMA by Manoj Jain There are three characters. Each one plays a separate and distinct role here. The story is presented as a fiction but the purpose is to present life lessons, thoughts and a space for the readers to introspect and dive deep. Swimming through different Indian mythological beliefs, historical stories of kings, kingdoms, gods like Jagannath, Vishnu, Tirthankar and goddesses like Savitri and of course everything that concludes to the ultimate end meeting yama, the plot has been sprinkled with spiritual technique introductions like ancient practices of meditations Tratak, mystic communication Telepathy that science cannot described. These three men represent different phases of our lives where many of us may face such questions and dilemmas. They came to the city of Varanasi with different goals in their minds with vivid contrasting personalities and backgrounds but the jouney conclude to their revelation, enlightenment and knowledge of life. -
Life and Death, Ying and Yang, it's always about the balance in the universe. Death is something that most of us fear, and who is truly Yama? The book dwells into the lives of three men fighting their self battles. These men meet in Varanasi, the place where you face death. In their journey through the ghats, each one finds their true self.
Uniqueness
The beauty of the book lies in the small references to our mythology/folklore. Merging that with a parallel storyline is what connects.
Predictability
As the book isn't a thriller, there is nothing for one to predict here. However, the way the three men learn and unlearn is something I enjoyed.
Writing Style
The book is simple, concise, and very easy to read. The author's brilliance is visible in how he conveys the complex concept of duality and how each of us has it. The author has made sure you connect the dots in your own life.
Cost Worth
The book is available as a paperback for Rs 399 on Amazon and Kindle for Rs 99. The book print in paperback is very friendly to readers of all age groups.
Entertainment
The book makes me want to read more. It starts with the lives of Amrit, Surya, and Rajat. As I turn the pages, I want to know more about them and how they all collide and find themselves. That wasn't all; there were moments when I was reflecting on my experiences.
Verdict
This book is for one and all. This book will connect with you in some aspect or the other. You will know more about the lesser-known stories from Indian Mythology/Folklore.
I enjoy books from this genre, and I always look forward to reading more. The author has done a fabulous job, and I want to read more of his books.
An 8/10 by The Booker's Diary! -
Book Review 🇮🇳📚
Book- Meeting Yama
Author- Manoj V Jain
Genre- Mythological Fiction
Published- 2020 by Notion Press
💫 Who is Yama or Yamraj, Dharamraj, popularly known as 'Lord of Death'? Is he the bringer of pain and death or is it just a representation and he really is a someone who teaches us important lessons? Why do we view death and life as separate entities when death is just an extension of life?
Many such questions are answered in an innovative narration.
💫 'Meeting Yama' is story of 3 men- Shiva, Amrit and Rudra all of them facing various questions & calling in life. They have one thing in common- they have been called to Varanasi, the famous city of ghats located on Ganga river. The story gives background of each of them and how they are called and then proceeds towards how the famous city answers their queries and provide them peace.
💫 Mythology if researched in deep, has many parallels between various religions. This book is well researched one and covers topics from chakra meditation, homosexulaity, history of Varanasi, Yama's real story, story of changing yugs, ancient Indian history, telepathy, neuroscience, tourism etc. Many known & unknown tales are presented in a lucrative way that keeps you hooked.
💫 It is a must read for those-
- who like mythological stories.
-like a travel book presented in a fun way.
- like to know more about Indian history and veda epics.
- like deep philosophical questions answered in an easy language. -
This is a fictional story with the mix of legends and myths that would make you retrospect about your understanding about Life and most importantly, the Death. The cover page was really apt for the title. I have read some of the previous works of the author and was sure that even this book would be completely different just like his previous ones. I was correct.
Initially, I thought it would be a suspense/crime thriller. I was proved wrong. The flow of the write up was done in such a way that you would not feel the boredom and you would finish it in one go.
There are three protagonists in this book namely:
Amrit
Surya and
Rajat
Each had their own problems in their life. This varied from death of a close relative, miscarriage of a child, illness. Though they were successful otherwise, these events continued to haunt them that they decided to take a trip to Varanasi.
Why Varanasi?
They also get to meet each other over there and the story continues.
Did they get to learn or got to know the answers for their questions in Varanasi?
Read this unputdownable novel to find out more. This story has lot of takeaways and I am sure, you would appreciate the message which author had tried to put across... -
Meeting Yama by Manoj V. Jain is a mythological fiction which deals with the major concept of death and loss. I don't know why but lately I am reading a lot of books which are dealing with the concept of Death, Loss and Mythological Fiction. The book set in the holy city of Kashi - Varanasi, where we see our lead character visiting the Gangs to drop her mother's ashes.
The story starts with the introduction of the mother whom he calls Aai, then the caretakers who has become like their family and an abusive and alcoholic father who has left them for the good. I liked how his mother accepted his identity, it was very unexpected but was very beautiful to see in this story. Shiva, Amrit and Rudra - out three main characters, meet together on the Gangs of Varanasi and are at different callings in their life.
Then we see other characters, whom he meets when he visits Varanasi, and those stories from ancient Mythology narrated on their boat trips were very interesting to know about. The concept of Afterlight and Telephathy are also slightly touched in this book. The tale of Markandeya, Vishnu, etc. was really good to read.
Although, the book started as the journey of main character, I felt the book left it's essence after 50% and it become more like talking only about the mythological aspects which the author wanted to portray to his reader, and that everything is connected to Yama. I would have loved the book if I could see a balance between the actual story of 'Shiva, Amrit and Rudra' stories and mythological concepts. -
Death is the ultimate truth that everyone has to face irrespective of one's beliefs or deeds. But isn't it ironic that there have been so many books written on the subject called life but never on death which we all will face someday.
'Meeting Yama' talks about philosophies, spirituality, religious values, cultures, meditation and all of them in a very easy to comprehend manner. It introduces readers to the beauty of Varanasi, both metaphorically and in a literal sense.
The best part about the book is it conveys the lessons and valuable learnings in a story like fashion and not merely making it sound like culmination of high level concepts that would have made it a mundane affair to deal with. The three central characters look very relatable and even if one is not in a spiritual space, he or she will like this book for the sheer amount of knowledge it feeds to our soul. -
▶A collection of mythological stories presented in the form of a novel
#INSIGHT: 'Meeting Yama' is a book which has 3 protagonists, Amrit, Surya and Rajat. The book is about how the mystical city of Varanasi calls them there and how all their lives get meaning in that city. It is through them that the author has told various mythological stories of Yama, Savitri, Markandaye, Shakti, Shiva, Nandi etc.
#REVIEW: The book 'Meeting Yama' was fresh with respect to its mythological stories. The placement and the connectivity was good. It also contained information about different meditation exercises and yoga. Somewhere I felt that it could have been more detailed. The Author had immense knowledge about the legend and the facts of different pilgrimage centres and that showed well. However, the execution could have been better. All the best to the author for his future endeavours.
#BEST QUOTE: We forget that from the moment we are born, we start our journey towards death. Some walk slowly, others run towards it, some skip and dance their way there, and others crawl. We all are walking in only one direction, and yet forget where we are going.
#STRENGTH: The title and the cover page reflect what the book is all about. I loved how the concept of death and Yama have been explained. The way different mythological stories are threaded in the story of Amrit, Surya and Rajat is very nice. The mystical city of Kashi has been glorified in its own different way in the book. The language is easy to understand and the required flow is maintained throughout.
#WEAKNESS: I was very disappointed with the end as the overall impact of the book was reduced and I found it to be abrupt. I somehow could not connect with the characters. The first 50% of the book was good but later on it was more of the mythology content and less of the story that was going on. Indexing could have been better by taking the stories as base rather than the itinerary.
#TARGET READERS: New readers who are very much into mythology presented with new age fictional characters.
#AGE GROUP: 15 and above
#GENRE: Mythological Fiction
#RATING: 3.1/5 -
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Actual rating: 3.5
I won a copy of Meeting Yama by Manoj V. Jain in a giveaway hosted by
Writing Buddha. I had no expectations from the book; in fact, I wasn’t even planning on picking it up anytime soon, but something about the book pulled me and I gave in. It was while reading that I realised I had previously read the author’s The B.N.O and even though I recall very little about it, I remember that I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Speaking of Meeting Yama, it is the story of the spiritual journey of three different and relatable men, Amrit, Surya and Rajat, who find themselves in Varanasi, each there for a reason that even they aren’t aware of but each leaves with some much needed closure which was explained really well. The beautiful glimpses into the effervescent and pious city of Varanasi coupled with amazing and absorbing stories from Indian mythology and the fast-paced yet detailed glance into the lives of our three main characters made this book fascinating and delightful.
While spirituality and religion are quite complex, require immense understanding and contemplation, this book entwines the two in the world of fiction which makes it rather easy and simple to both read and understand. A few years ago, I would never have given a second glance to this book, but the interest I am developing in spirituality since the past few months made me want to explore it and this gave me a kick to delve deeper into it and embark on my spiritual journey.
Death has been a topic that somehow soothes me because of the immense reading I do on it, thanks to philosophy. This book takes it up in a simple manner that makes Meeting Yama a fantastic read. I would recommend this if you know little about spirituality and wish to explore- its a good start. -
“We forget that from the moment we are born, we start our journey toward death. Some walk slowly, others run toward it, some skip and dance their way there, and others crawl.”
Three men from different walks of life meet in a Varanasi where they know about life by learning about death.
Amrit goes to Varanasi spread ashes of his mother in holy water. Surya is beckoned by Lord himself in dreams. Rajat is advised to take a break and spend time with himself. The life of three men change for good by what they learn in the classical city, Varanasi.
Varanasi is one of the most fascinating cities with rich heritage and countless stories. A whole book dedicated to know about it is a treat if one is interested in knowing such things. Death is the most meaningful action in the world. This books with help of many mythological stories like stories of Savitri and Markendaya along with author’s own interesting perspective about death, enlightens us on this inevitable act of nature.
Yama, Dharamraj, the God of death does the most crucial yet significant job. It is not very often that he is portrayed as the righteous one that he is. I loved how this whole book revolves around him in such pragmatic way. The ideologies about Varanasi and death in general was illuminating.
The three main characters had their own battles inside their heart when they reached the holy city. Their back stories along with how they form new way of looking at things after encounter with the city was relevant and convincing.
More than 60% of the book goes into introduction of characters. Before it gets kind of a drag, the Varanasi part starts and from there it becomes enthralling. The narration is gripping with good language.
Overall, the book could be very interesting if one loves to know philosophical notions on life and death along with hint of some Hindu mythology. -
You will not die in the end.
You are dying every day! This book makes you aware of everything, one needs to know to lead a peaceful, successful and graceful life! Just go for it!
I was born in Kanpur which is so close to Varanasi - one of the oldest city on the planet, which celebrates death as the process and crescendo of life. I am always interested in photographing pyre in my student life as my relative was living very close to the famous Manikarnika Ghat on the bank of the Ganga river.
This book truly opens up to what death is as well as dispels misconceptions about it. It explains life in a whole new dimension and allows for one to look at it as an immense possibility to discover. Well worth the read and should be in every household. The book is not about religion and belief but explores how death occurs how life leaves the body and what could be done to enhance it when it leaves the body. The book effectively dispels the myths of so-called heaven and hell which might be a shocker to many however when one sees things for as they are it allows for freedom from dogmas and actual seeking out of truth vs accepting so-called conventional thinking. Interesting is how to maintain dignity when one dies allowing for death.
Amrit, Rajat and Surya are the main and important characteristics of this book.
The first few chapters discuss them individually.
And other chapters well discuss the main story of this book 📚 ( life and death ).
Then they meet each other in Varanasi.
All are facing many issues in their life.
And then they start finding the truth and reality of life and death.
What happens next must grab your own and read more about the book. -
When your soul is perfectly seated in your body , the dance begins automatically and when you dance you donot dance alone –Shiv Puran
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Whenever we talk about Yama, all the negative thoughts cluster our mind. We think him like fearful demon like predator. But do you know Yama was the first to die on earth? Do you know why he died? The city Benaras is the city about death but the reigning Lord in the city is Shiva. How is Shiva and Yama related? Do you know not everyone get cremated?
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I just want to tell you that this book was unputdownable for me, as I was in trance reading about Varanasi and its mythological story. I frankly didn’t have any idea about our oldest city and this book just summons up mythology in such simple yet impactful writing ( stories) that I literally felt I was traveling along with the three protagonist Surya , Amrit and Rajat.
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The book also have information about Yoga and Meditation. The practice of Beej Mantra quiet fascinated me and I wish there were more information about it , to understand it in better. From famous Varanasi saree to the city’s most famous ,Tamatar chaat , to Harishchandra Ghaat to Vishwannath temple and Yama Aditya Temple, everything was so well crafted.
Surya, Amrit and Rajat the three character goes to varanasi to find answer which had been troubling them for a while. While Surya went to the holy city to look for answer about death ,after losing his baby , the other too were dealing with their inner turmoil. Do they meet Yama and get the answer? A journey to remember. -
What would be your reaction if I say I just met Yamraaj? Psyched? Well so was I while reading this stunning piece of writing. The author has brilliantly worked towards choosing a topic that scares all of us to ‘death’ (Pun intended) and has given a whole new meaning to the understanding of what life and death can be seen as. The book isn’t a traditional mythological or spiritual fiction... it is more than that. It’s about the pain we feel, the happiness we express, the dilemma we have and the confusion we create.
There are various characters in the book but mainly revolves around three men - Amrit, Surya and Rajat. Each one of them is having a mid-life crisis in their lives and somehow their destinies bring them to the land of Kashi, Varanasi. To be honest being always mesmerised by gods, such tales bring some kind of extra energy inside me! And damn this book didn’t let me down!
This is the third book by the author that I have read and trust me his writing is improving every bit with every book. The story telling of something that’s considered to be non-fictional has been outstandingly depicted in a fictional way! People who feel sad about what’s happening in their lives, need to read this text to understand the real meaning of what’s happiness and what’s the end. Death maybe isn’t the end but something more at par with life!
I am glad to have come across this book at this time of my life! -
“Everything always starts and ends with Yama”
Death is often misunderstood as the culmination of all events but it's much more than that. Death brings hope of a new beginning and embarking on a new journey in the cycle called life. Maybe it’s the shallowness of our minds that we often fail to see the larger view of life and death. Mythological fiction can be viewed as a window to know more about religion, ancient history intertwined with folklore. It often bridges the gap between the world of literature and spirituality.
“Meeting Yama” by Manoj V Jain is a novella centered around the journey of three men Amrit, Rajat, Surya who remain unknown to each other only to cross paths in Varanasi. Each of these individuals has their own set of unique past and a fair share of pain and joy but their stories are so relatable that at one point or the other as a reader, I sympathized with them. The writing style combines the tales of old cities and temples on one hand and talks about chakra meditation and dreamscapes in the other, all of which in a simple and fluid narrative. While it’s more focused on the mysterious side, it gives enough material on spirituality to take a pause and ponder.
This is his 7th book and I just got introduced to him. I can surely bet my coins on his works in the future. This refreshing yet gripping book kept me hooked till the last page. -
BOOK NAME : MEETING YAMA
AUTHOR : MANOJ V JAIN
GENRE : MYTHOLOGICAL FICTION
PAGE LENGTH : 238
Meeting Yama is a book which I started reading during 2020 and completed reading by 2021.
Meeting Yama is a mythological fiction which discusses the unpleasant concept of death. Though we close our doors tightly when we sleep, though we do all sort of fitness enhancing activities to remain healthy, though we assume that we have longevity, we are perishable when death comes like a thief.
Meeting Yama is a novel featuring three protagonists, Amrit, Rajat and Surya. The story is set in Varanasi. The three protagonists identify a problem or confusion and they seek solution or answer of the same when they visit the holy city. The first three chapters narrates the reason of the three protagonists to reach Varanasi. Rest five chapters of the book discuss about the incidents happen when the three of them stay at Varanasi.
What I loved about this book is the lucid language used. A few of my interesting topics like telepathy and yoga are discussed as well.
It is a one-time read book for me. I felt it like a slow pace read.
It is a recommendable book for mythology lovers ; especially Hindu Mythology lovers. -
I finished reading Meeting Yama by Manoj V Jain on 31st December and I am so glad about it; because I finished the year on an amazing note, with this amazing book.
What was the book about?
Meeting Yama is the story of three guys, totally different from one another yet aiming for the same destination. Varanasi. Amrit, Surya and Rajat are on their ways to Varanasi for different purposes.
But that’s not it. This book was much more than just a story. It is a spiritual journey of all the three protagonists. It explores the concepts of death and spirituality. There’s mythology and lessons to be learned; and I loved all of it.
What about the book ensnared me?
The writing, oh, it was beautiful. Each and every mythological story caught my attention. The plotline was simple and yet so catching. The ending was just beautiful. The characters were all wonderful. And most importantly, I learned so much from the book. I think that’s why it meant so much to me.
Was there something missing?
In my opinion, this book was whole. Nothing was missing. Nothing more can be added.
Do I recommend it?
Well, if you haven’t got the gist of what I have been trying to say all along, here you go: I LOVE IT AND SO WILL YOU; SO GRAB YOUR COPY AND READ IT!! -
🌸 book review 🌸
Author: manoj jain
Pages: 235
Genre: fiction, spirituality, mythology
Pages: 236
Format: paperback
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" death is not a punishment but is a part of the sequence of life. Death is not the final end; but is a passage or a doorway to other possibility that might exist thereafter. it is like getting into new dress, discarding the old and worn out, and going about fresh business"
The book follows our three main characters: amrit, rajat and surja who happens to meet each other at Varanasi. They came to Varanasi for different different reasons.
The book is divided into 8 chapters. The first three talks about the characters and why they came to Varanasi. The other three talks about the three days they had spend in Varanasi.
The book explores the topics of telepathy, meditation, homosexuality,etc.
The book portraits many mythological story which are interconnected with yama. The book also talks about the history of certain places from mythological aspects.
The book was going great and I was predicting that it will be a 5⭐ read but to my disappointment the ending didn't satisfied me.
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Every man's life ends the same way. It is only the details of how he lived and how he died that distinguish one man from another. - Ernest Hemingway
Meeting Yama by Manoj V. Jain is a mythological fiction with death and loss as the central theme. I should say that this is one of the best reads of 2020.
It is story of 3 men- Shiva, Amrit and Rudra .Each of them faces a lot of turbulence in their own lives while they on their quest to find ways to survive the storm ,Fate brings them to Varanasi, the city of Ghats located on Ganga river where a lot is discussed about each of their lives through with the author conveys the targeted lesson.
This book gives you a whole new perspective about death and afterlife, Particularly of Yama dharma. Death is yet another journey that we take and this book will make you analyse and evaluate your beliefs and change your perception.
This book is well researched and the writing style is lucid ,Although the starting may sound a little low with progressing chapters the author gets you glued to it.Read the book to find out what happens!! -
Set in the beautiful city of Kashi, Manoj V Jain's seventh book presents a mythological aspect of death. With stories and interesting facts from the indian mythology, Jain's book is intriguing in true sense.
Kashi is a city where all the answers to our questions are answered, this is what caused Amrit, Rajat and Surya to meet there as they were also looking for solutions to their own issues. This is an incredible story of self discovery with a touch of Hindu mysticism.
The author has highlighted Hindu mythology in its most gorgeous manner. This opened my windows to the religion's culture and ancient legends. I found it riveting and engrossing. This book could interest readers who are mythology lovers or who like to read books by Author Amish. This book can be an ultimate show stealer if you give it a read .
Writing style is lucid. Language is understandable but I found that the story gets less interesting as the book proceeds . I am not a mythology fan or never prefer that so maybe this is the reason but I am sure that this genre readers would love it .
It is a good read and I give it 3.5/5 🌟 -
Death is an entity that cannot be escaped, inevitable and dark as it is, it still intrigues the mind and people often look to understand the meaning of life and death.
Meeting Yama is the kind of book that gives us an interesting insight on the subject. Three characters meet in Varanasi, the religious capital of the Hindus, each with different goals of their own. There we learn different stories about Yama, the lord of death and other mythological tales.
The book is well written, and perfectly paced. The parts where we got to meet the different characters and know their background stories did seem a bit tedious at times, seeming like there was way too much information than needed. But, when the book reached the part where we get to the Mythological tales, that’s where the thrill begins. Interesting concepts have been introduced in the book, one such was telepathy. It sounds fictional when u think about it but the way that it was presented in the book actually made sense. A lot of things told in the book seemed logical and sensible. It surely was an interesting read! -
To deny the popular belief of the people who doesn't agree with me in this book. This book is just very well researched and presented to us , as 3 people from different walks of life, Amrit being gay doesn't share his feelings and visiting Varanasi for her mother last rites, Surya married to beautiful Damyanti and belong to high class society and after he lost his son , his death affected him and he went on trip for reconciliation of his life, Rajat the government doctor is there for his inner turmoil and he has his belief in science, but listening to stories of Dharma a character that bind the plot so and author take care about the digression stories that he must go away with flow give us mythological reference and facts about Varanasi, stories of ghats and Concepts of Death, Yama and stories of ghats, yoga and street food. The well detailed novel with easily dialect and diction and interesting writing style of digression, plot and Development of the plot, all the changes mind of the reader.
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Meeting Yama. Well! sounds frightening as no one wants to meet the final destination. As for me, I thoroughly enjoyed my rendezvous with Yama over a cup of coffee and bagel. This encounter with Yama is thanks to Manoj V. Jain @manojvjain , I have read his earlier work too namely, "Man from Mandu" but this one opened my eyes to a fresh perspective. “we forget that from the moment we are born, our journey towards death and I am enjoying this journey living one day at a time".
“Meeting Yama” is about three visitors who meet and resolve the issues they carry with them. The auther mentions that if you are reading this book then there is something in it for you. I couldn't agree more. Every chapter resonated with me and if I may say so, gave me closures on a lot of issues.
The author infuses mythology in the stories which makes for an interesting read of this work of fiction. In one line, 'Life is always about Duality' is my takeaway from this book. What's yours? -
Death has been a beautiful reality which have been explained well in our ancient texts. Yamraaj sets a great example of afterlife and transmigration of soul, especially in Brihadnayaka Upanishad. Archaeologically, place like Varanasi, sharing a strong example of peace, relinquishing yourself from the grievance of the material world.
Regardless, we all keep moving towards death. Anyhow, a person can die everyday while living and can live a moment before death.
Coming to the book 'Meeting Yama' By
Manoj V Jain, gathers the above sources of information with other facts through the eyes of those characters who have been ached by the remorse of their respective lives. The author immensely discusses about the concept of Life and Death. Especially, the concluding chapters puts a strong revelation on our mindset making us rethink about are way of looking into life as well as death. A page turning source to rely on. And #varanasi hope to see you again, missing you since 2007.
