Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise. For you are all children of light, children of the day. We are not of the night or of the darkness. Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

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You are all children of light, and sons of the day. We do not belong to the night, nor to darkness, There are many points of view in Sons of Darkness and we hear from a whole host of characters throughout the novel. Do you have a favourite, and if so, why? Anyone that you'd like to be friends with...or not?Strong's 3761: Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even. So, SONS OF DARKNESS is my book (yay). I'm going to use this space to tell you a little about its origins and its themes in case you're wondering whether you might enjoy reading it [And please read on to find the Glotka trivia]

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My favorite non-pov (or minor pov) character is Satyabhama. Krishna's wife, she is, in her own right, a great warrior and perhaps the best in Mathura. She also is the leader of the Silver Wolves; a group of discarded daughters who she nurtured and turned into a squad of elite soldiers. A calm, composed, women with an intimidating presence. She is the source of inspiration and respect for many and a great example on how someone can be a loving figure and a badass. In ADHYAYA (Sanskrit for chapter) I: WINTER OF DISCORD, Mohanty introduced and developed the pairing of Krishna and Satyabhama from Mathura. And also Shisuphal from Magahd. The characterizations for the characters in Sons of Darkness were superbly written. It was difficult for me to choose which character was my utmost favorite. I actually cannot choose just one. But I can certainly say that Satyabhama and her band of Silver Wolves (Storm and Rain were my favorites of the Wolves) were some of my favorite characters in Sons of Darkness. Their unflinching bravery, loyalty, and their admirable determination to fight against prejudice and control their own destiny as women were nothing short of inspiring. I mean. Due to the sprawling narrative, Satyabhama didn't even appear again after ADHYAYA I for approximately 50% of the book. However, I guarantee you this. Once you're done with the book, Satyabhama and the Silver Wolves will become some of your favorite characters. Their presence was irreplaceable. Fantasy suffers from the same cultures explored, the same western histories interspersed into the stories over and over again, so we need books like the Sons of Darkness that build their stories from a different foundation. It was a refreshing read and also a crucial read for epic fantasy fans wanting to diversify their reading and shed light on new, upcoming authors from different areas of the world. When we call for variety on our shelves, books like this are important and should be consumed voraciously (especially when they are this good.)Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. The author's vision, and the world he has created is breathtaking and fascinating. The Indian Fantasy Fiction genre finally comes of age with this book. -- Anand Neelakantan, bestselling author of Asura and The Bahubali Series You have your sword, I have my mind. And a mind can be sharper than any Assyrian blade. We play with the gifts the Gods bestow upon us. And who are they to us? Either carpets to our thrones or casualties on the way.’ a b Wenthe, Dean O. (November 1998). "The Use of the Hebrew Scriptures in 1QM". Dead Sea Discoveries. 5 (3): 290–319. doi: 10.1163/156851798X00145. Yadin, Yigael. “The Scroll of the War of the Sons of Light against the Sons of Darkness.” Translated by B. and C. Rabin. Oxford, 1962.

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For you are all sons of the light and sons of the day; we do not belong to the night or to the darkness. You place Sons of Darkness in the 'grimdark' fantasy space, and describe it as India's first grimdark novel. What drew you to writing grimdark? Were there any challenges with writing in this genre? And his master praised the unrighteous manager because he had acted shrewdly; for the sons of this age are more shrewd in relation to their own kind than the sons of light. Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.Mahabharata imbued with A Song of Ice and Fire, The First Law, & Malazan Book of the Fallen' Novel Notions We all drink, unconsciously or not, from the fountain of our creative inspirations. This book sprang from the smorgasbord of A Song of Ice and Fire, Malazan and First Law. I’m not saying Sons of Darkness will read like these works. But if geopolitical dramas across kingdoms layered with brutality, caste-conflicts, dry humor and twists (and a South Asian touch) is something you love, I hope you will find it reflected in the writing. A wild, intriguing work of fantasy that will keep you glued from the beginning till the end. * Online Book Club * The master commended the dishonest manager because he acted shrewdly. For the people of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their contemporaries than the people of light.

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He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much. And the lord commended the unjust steward, forasmuch as he had done wisely: for the children of this world are wiser in their generation than the children of light. Strong's 5207: A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. My vision was clear. Epic Fantasy was an unexplored bastion of Indian literature, and I wanted Sons of Darkness to be the first to conquer it, to help resurrect the genre I so loved. So, I started building a new world on the legacy of scores of hand-drawn maps, character sketches, raw notes, castle plans, detailed fight scenes, caste tattoos, heraldic designs… you name it. And five gruelling years later, here we are, at the threshold of an exciting adventure. They are all fascinating. They have talked to Gods, loved like animals, and written songs that would make Sister Mercy cry. Though we will never leave these hallowed walls to see them in person, yet through their tales, we will be their companions. You can look through any of our journals; access is not denied to any Matron. You are one of us now. Treat them with care, for it is your gift, child. Your welcome to the Ballad of the Fallen.’I've mentioned in this review constantly that this is an epic grimdark fantasy novel. But it is worth remembering that the story in Sons of Darkness, as shown in the colored map drawn by the author at the front of the book, takes place in Ancient India. Mathura, Magadh, Hastina, Panchal, Kalinga, and more settings in this book exists in our world. It is more precise to call Sons of Darkness a historical epic grimdark fantasy novel. Many words and terminologies such as ADHYAYA, SWAYAMVAR, chakras, and mandalas can be researched to enhance reading enjoyment. This counts deities and demigods in Indian mythology like Daevas from Deva, Rakshasa, and mounts like Airavata and Garuda. I can't emphasize this highly enough. All of these, plus the inspirations implementation I explained earlier and the manipulation of the dark prophecy gave Sons of Darkness extra extensive reason why it should be read by historical/grimdark fantasy enthusiasts. The master praised the unrighteous manager because he had acted shrewdly. For the children of this age are more shrewd than the children of light in dealing with their own people.