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Scion of Ikshvaku (also known as Ram: Scion of Ikshvaku) is the fourth novel of Amish Tripathi, the fourth book in Amishverse, and the first book of the Ram Chandra Series. On June 22, 2015, it was released. It is based on Ram, a mythological Indian ruler who is said to be a manifestation of Vishnu. The story begins with the defeat of King Dashrath of Ayodhya in a war by Lankan trader Raavan and the birth of his son Ram.
Some great lines from the book - Ram: Scion of Ikshvaku: -
A leader must love his country more than he loves his own soul.
Passionate children have strong emotions that insist on finding expression. They laugh loudly. They cry even more loudly.
Being a Cautious fighter, Ram would move into Kill strikes only after he knew his opponent's psyche.
It's more important to be right than to be first.
A King needs to be judged solely on the basis of what he achieves for his people. His personal life is of no consequence. His public life, though, has one singular purpose: to provide for his people and improve their lives.
Greatness and Goodness is a potential in a majority of humans, not a reality.
Expecting people to follow rules just because they should is being too hopeful.
A relationship is not just for fun, it is also about trust and the knowledge that you can depend on your partner. Relationship-based on passion & excitement does not last.
The very reason for your Success, over a prolonged period of time, can lead to your downfall.
Giving a sharp sword to a child is not an act of generosity, but irresponsibility.
One can certainly learn from the successes of great men, you can learn even more from their failures and mistakes.
" Kimapi Nu Janaahaa Vadishyanti
Tadeva Kaaryam Janaanaam. "
Meaning: People will talk nonsense. It's, after all. their Job."
Dark clouds cannot hide the Sun forever. One day, they will clear & true light will shine through.
Shri Ram: 'I want to be a good king or else, I'd rather not be one.'
A real leader doesn't choose to lead only the deserving. He will, instead, inspire his people into becoming the best that they are capable of. A real leader will not defend a monster, but convert that demon into a God; tap is to the God that dwells within even him. He takes upon himself the burden of dharma Sankat, but he ensures that this person becomes a better human being.
Every emotion in the universe exists for a purpose; nothing is superfluous in nature's design. Every emotion also has an opposite; like anger & calm. Society ultimately needs to balance.
There is nothing more pathetic than people hiding their cowardice behind seemingly noble intentions.
Sukracharya: If a tactic has led to failure, then persisting with it unquestioningly, in the wild of a different outcome, is nothing short of insanity.
Change is difficult for the people of the masculine way of life. They are only guided by their law and, if that is out of sync with the times, it is very difficult for them to accept and initiative change; instead, more often than not, they will cling more strongly to the certainties of their law.
If karma is giving you a negative signal repeatedly, then it is not testing you, it is trying to teach you.
The Asuras are not bad people, they just have an understanding of dharma that is not valid for today's world.
LORD RAM: I am not a fan of everything that our ancestors did, But some practices are worth reviving.
She has that something, like the thread in a Crystal-bead necklace. She holds it all together.
A true leader will even take a sin upon his soul for the good of his people.
LORD RUDRA: "A leader is not just one who gives his people what they want. He must also be one who teaches his people to be better than they imagined themselves to be.
When the axe entered the forest, the trees said to each other: do not worry, the handle in that axe is one of us.
Summary of the book written by Amish:
Bharat (son of Kaikeyi), Lakshman, and Shatrughan (twin sons of Dashrath's third wife Sumitra), Ram's half-brothers, are sent to reside in Sage Vashistha's hermitage. Ram becomes a skilled warrior under his training and learns about India's dilemma and how to address it. Ram is given the responsibility of preserving law and order in Ayodhya after his education is completed, and he succeeds at it. Roshni, the daughter of a wealthy trader and a sister-like figure to the four brothers, is gang-raped and murdered one day. Except for Dhenuka, a minor, all the criminals are executed. Ram, a devout follower of the law, is forced to confine the youngster despite requests from others for Dhenuka's execution. Manthara bribes Kaikeyi to get Bharat to murder Dhenuka in secret, much to Ram's dismay.
Meanwhile, Dashrath's attitude toward Ram shifts, and he proclaims Ram to be the crown prince. Shortly after, Ram and Lakshman assist sage Vishwamitra—head of the Malayaputra tribe, who serve the next Vishnu—in defending his hermitage from Asura attacks. Ram persuades the Asuras to travel to Pariha, the previous Mahadev's homeland. During this journey, Ram hears from his half-brother Lakshman about Sage Vashishtha's anointment of Ram as the future Vishnu. The next journey to Mithila, a secluded kingdom where Ram meets Princess Sita, King Janak's adopted daughter. Sita, like Ram, is a firm believer in upholding the law, earning Ram's respect and affection. Raavan and his brother Kumbhakarna arrive for a Swayamvar for Sita but storm off when Viswamitra reveals Ram as the first suitor. Ram marries Sita after winning the Swayamvar, while Lakshman marries Urmila, Janak's biological daughter.
The next day, Raavan besieges Mithila with 10,000 warriors. Vishwamitra forces Ram to deploy the biological weapon Asurastra, despite the Vayuputras, Lord Rudra's tribe, forbidding and refusing to allow its use. The Sri Lankan army is beaten, and Raavan flees on his Pushpak Vimaan helicopter. Ram goes to Ayodhya and decides to go into exile for 14 years as a penance for breaking Rudra's weapon rule. Manthara, resentful, requests Kaikeyi to prove the case by using two boons given to her by Dashrath in exchange for sparing his life. As a result, Ram, Sita, and Lakshman embark on their exile. Bharat names Ram King of Ayodhya after Dashrath's death and decides to rule the country as regent. Sita makes a secret bargain with the vulture-like Naga Jatayu and his troops to safeguard Ram and provide Somras, an anti-aging drink.
Thirteen years pass, and Vibhishan and Shurpanakha, Raavan's brothers, approach Ram's camp seeking sanctuary from their despotic brother. Ram is suspicious at first, but he accepts them as visitors. Shurpanakha tries to drown Sita one day, but she is overcome by the latter, and during the subsequent scuffle, Lakshman impulsively slices Shurpanakha's nose. Ram and his companions depart, fearful of Raavan's wrath. When Ram and Lakshman return home from hunting, they discover Jatayu and his men have been killed. Jatayu warns Ram before he dies that Raavan has stolen Sita. Ram becomes enraged when he sees the Pushpak Viman soaring away.
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A must-read book for a person who is interested in mythology and history. The moment you start reading this book, the background scenes of the battlefield, of Lord Ram, of War develops in our imagination.
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