Author: आचार्य चतुरसेन शास्त्री
Publisher: Neelam Jasoos Karyalay
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Paperback
Number of Pages: 498
Release Date: 24-07-2025
ASIN: B0FWC353KK
Languages: Hindi

Book Description:

"वयं रक्षामः" by आचार्य चतुरसेन शास्त्री is a monumental and widely acclaimed historical novel that offers a unique retelling of the Ramayana from the perspective of Ravana, the king of Lanka. This groundbreaking narrative challenges conventional perceptions and invites readers to see the epic from a different angle — that of a brilliant, scholarly, and noble ruler rather than the conventional villain.

The title वयं रक्षामः (meaning "We are the demons") serves as a bold declaration, urging readers to reconsider the traditional hero-villain dichotomy. The novel reimagines Ravana not as a ruthless demon but as a great tapasvi (ascetic), a devotee of Lord Shiva, a master of politics, and an expert in Ayurveda and warfare.