SHIVA, THE REAL HERO IN AMISH TRIPATHI'S THE SECRET OF THE NAGAS

Abstract

Amish Tripathi turned to be a prolic writer from being a banker. He imbibes the mythological stories that are evergreen and transforms it with modernity to suit the contemporary times without blemishing their uniqueness and greatness. His family background being bibliophiles enabled him to become more knowledgeable about myth and other aspects related to it. In his work The Shiva Trilogy, he focuses on drawing the attention of the people towards current barriers that affect the society. The mythical characters and their endeavors serve to be a source for interpretation from social, political, ecological, and many more aspects. The Protagonist in the three novels is an archetypal hero who can be emulated to become a better human. Monomyth acts as an archetypal narrative that showcases the Hero's journey from his initial attempts and struggles to nal success. Shiva an embodiment of strength, erce nature, dancer and protector is projected with humane tendency, gets elevated to the position of Hero by his actions and noble thoughts. The mythological god is brought down to the level of a human being to illuminate the idea, that man can raise to the higher level of life if he realizes his mistakes, self worth and duty to society , and involve in meaningful endeavours. Nature being destroyed does avenge upon the humans and this truth is palpable through his work.