Excerpt from The False One: And the Legend of St. Christopher
The Brahman replied, in the soft and musical tones of his people, 0 king of the world we are not come before the throne of power to betray the faith of our fathers, but to die for it, if such he the will of the sultan l Saying these words, he and his companions prostrated themselves upon the earth, and, taking off their tur bans, flung them down before them then,, while the rest continued with their fore heads bowed to the ground, Sarina arose, and stood upright before the throne. No words can describe the amazement of Ak bar. He shrunk back and struck his hands together then he frowned, and twisted his small and beautifully curled mustachios: The sons of Brahma mock us I said he at length is it thus our imperial decrees are obeyed 9.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is set in the sixteenth-century reign of Akbar, one of the most enlightened and renowned rulers of the East. Akbar's India was a land of vast territories and cultural diversity, making it a place of fascination and opportunity. At the height of his power, Akbar commanded that all the various religious and secular leaders of his empire come together and present their doctrines for review. This book is the story of one such man, Govinda, a young Brahman who left his life of privilege and learning to study and live amongst the people of India. The author explores themes of love, politics, betrayal, and personal growth through Govinda's journey of self-discovery. As Govinda navigates the complexities of embracing his true self while adhering to the expectations of his society, this book invites readers to reflect on their own journeys of self-understanding and acceptance. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330098967_0
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