Once Upon A Time In Bharatha Desham

This book is a compilation of the stories of an ancient king who challenged the age-old norms of his kingdom. The king's intentions have made powerful people within the palace uncomfortable. They do not want to change anything and are ready to deceive the king. Will he be successful in his plan of creating an ideal kingdom where the people are at the center of everything? How will the people react to the king's decision? What are the sacrifices the king must make to achieve his dream? Will he ever succeed?

Born and brought up in the city of Bangalore, Mahesh Kumar, writing under the pen name of Mahesh N Kotekere, is from a middle-class family. He is nostalgic about the Bangalore of the 80s and 90s. He studied in Bangalore University. He is inspired by the ancient and mystic tales of India. He tries to connect age-old stories with contemporary happenings. This is his first book. Although he works in an MNC he is a spiritual seeker to the core. A yoga and meditation fanatic, he enjoys reading and cooking.

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