The Story of Urmila: The Guardian Behind the Gates: An Illustrated Ramayana Tale of Quiet Courage and Sisterhood - Softcover

Kumar, Aryan

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798163948741

Verlag: Independently published, 2026

Inhaltsangabe

When heroes march into the forest, who holds the kingdom together?

Growing up in the fragrant Parijata groves of Mithila, young Princess Urmila has always noticed the quiet things others miss. While scholars debate in grand halls and warriors boast of their might, Urmila captures the world with charcoal and crushed flower pigments—watching over her beloved older sister, Sita, from the shade.

Her peaceful life changes forever when she weds the fierce, watchful Prince Lakshmana and journeys to the golden city of Ayodhya. On the eve of Prince Rama’s coronation, royal intrigue shatters the palace, banishing Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana to fourteen years of exile in the wilderness.

Ready to walk into the thorns beside her husband, Urmila is asked to make an even harder sacrifice: to remain behind inside the grieving palace walls. Through a mysterious pact with Nidra Devi, the Goddess of Sleep, and with a paintbrush dipped in hope, Urmila becomes the unseen shield of Kosala—proving that the greatest courage doesn’t always roar on a battlefield. Sometimes, it guards the flame at home.

Inside this beautifully illustrated chapter book, young readers (ages 8–12) will discover:

• An Unsung Heroine of the Ramayana: A heartfelt retelling of Urmila’s legendary 14-year vigil and her bond with her sisters Sita, Mandavi, and Shrutakirti.

• 30 Full-Color Watercolor Illustrations: Three rich, storybook scenes in every chapter bringing ancient Mithila and Ayodhya to life.

• Themes of Resilience, Empathy & Quiet Strength: A wonderful story for kids who lead through kindness, art, observation, and emotional courage.

• Bonus Educational Back Matter: Includes an Author’s Note on the historical and folkloric roots of Urmila’s story (from Valmiki’s Ramayana to Urmila Devi Nidra and Saket) plus a kid-friendly Glossary of Sanskrit & Cultural Terms!

Step behind the palace gates of Ayodhya and discover the story of the princess whose quiet strength kept a kingdom standing.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Independently published
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2026
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 13: 9798163948741
• Einband: Copertina flessibile
• Anzahl der Seiten: 101
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Printed by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.it/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxemburg