The Norse Gods and their Magical Ring – Welcome Back To Payyoli
Posted: Sunday, February 06, 2011
by Drunken Mystic
http://drunkenmystic.wordpress.com
The Payyoli Draupnir, the sequel to ‘The Payyoli Pendant”, takes us back to Payyoli with a new theme, new places and a new soul. Mohan Narayanan, the author, very interestingly brings back the ancient style of story-telling through the use of gods and goddesses and their interaction with human beings, to give expression to his limitless fantasies.
The story takes time and space shifts to the Scandinavian regions where the Norse gods and goddesses are residing. The much admired and respected author very interestingly draws similarities between the Norwegian and Hindu mythologies. Some of the main similarities are that the Norwegians had their supreme God in Odin, while Hindus have Shiva. Odin had a spouse Frigga, and Shiva has Parvati (Goddess of Power). Both sets of Gods live high up in the snowy mountains of Asgard (Iceland) and Kailash (Himalayas) respectively.
The ancient religion of the Norwegians, Asatru, according to Mohan’s research, seems to have many similarities with Hinduism. The styles of worship in the two religions are also similar, starting with honouring the five elements of the cosmos, revering every aspect of nature and seeing the cosmic absolute in every being. Even the name Asatru, as he suggests, is a Sanskrit word which means – ‘without any enemy’.
Now that the bronze idol and the diamond pendant have been restored back to Payyoli, the whole township and many dignitaries from various parts of Indiavisit this place to get a glimpse of the ancient mystical relics. The authorities decide to collect funds for the reconstruction of the Payyoli temple. Swami Skandananda, a Norwegian who has embraced Hinduism and is residing at Gangotri, 13,000 ft. above sea level in the Himalayas and the starting point of the River Ganges, undertakes the fund raising since he has many followers and disciples, not only in Norway but also in Finland and Sweden.
In the meantime the Norse gods and goddesses are eager to get back the lost Draupnir, which was carried away by Garudan, the eagle on which Lord Vishnu flies around. The Draupnir is now lying at the bottom of the Roopkund lake in the Himalayas, better known as the “skeleton lake”.
The Draupnir needs to be brought back to Asgard at any cost. If at all there could be any possibility of getting the golden arm band back, there could be only one way – to get the help of the Hindu Gods. Will this plan be successful? Are the Norse deities as powerful as Lord Vishnu? The story really moves into interesting theories of mysticism, well mixed with science fiction, as whole new sets of creativity unfold at interesting levels.
What makes one read ‘The Payyoli Draupnir’ with so much attention? The quality of narration and the fine art of story-telling, combined with the continuity from ‘The Payyoli Pendant’ - also as gripping, with the suspense being ably maintained throughout by the author. In the course of the story, Mohan also gives a totally new interpretation to what we consider as alien sightings and interferences.
Along with the UFOs and aliens, the two Norse dwarfs, Brokkr and Sindri who had originally made the golden arm ring as well as the Himalayan Yeti also make their appearances to enthral children. Mohan’s articulate style, combining facts with fiction, mythologies and technologies, make “The Payyoli Draupnir” a perfect read for children, teenagers and adults.
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Top-level comments on this article: (4 total)The book sounds extraordinary. It's interesting that there's a similarity between Norwegian religion and Hinduism! Good book review, Shyam :)Thank you Jennifer. :-) It is an interesting book. I had the privilege to make corrections for the rough copy before publishing.Huh. Are you an editor?No, I am not an editor. The author is a good friend of mine. We even did a play together. So, he just mailed me a copy to make some suggestions and corrections. :-)
Nice unbiased critique. Very soon the readers of two books in this series will be wondering what surprises and thrills the third will bring. I can'i myself wait to read the Payyoli Draupnir. Good review - KannanThank you for stopping by. Yes, the third one will be very interesting to see where it finally leads.
This sounds like a very interesting book DM, thanks for sharing.Thank you David. It is an interesting book. Mohan is a very good story-teller.
God like beings have been seen in and from the heavens for eons:http://searchwarp.com/swa695264-A-Conspiracy-Of-Ufo-Aliens-And-United-States-Government.htmGood article!PaulI read that Paul. I am just half way through with your article. Will read more later. It is a bit long and I need some time. :-) Thank you.
DMI reedited awful dialogue from that article into easier to read paragraphs; it was wearing everyone down.
No one yet could endure to read it, struggling through such poor formatting.
Your buddy,
Paul:-) Thanks.. Will follow it up.Hi Paul,
This is Mohan Narayanan, author of the book DM has reviewed. Thanks for your link "UFO Conspiracy.....". I am reading it - agree is a bit too long - but have gone through all the photographs. Fascinating! Also the information on the "tunnels" is something unbelievable.
My theory on UFOs and Aliens in the book that all these are manufactured here on earth - by humans, somewhere in the desolate corners around the North Pole -(a geographical area which finds place in your article as well)- and used by the Norse Gods as pranks to be in touch with human beings. Humans have forgotten them and their religion (Asatru) once practiced by the Viking and Germanic races has been totally wiped out, having been declared "heathen" or "pagan".
Of late there is a resurgence of the religion - to quote from the Net
"The religion's origin is lost in antiquity. At its peak, it covered all of Northern Europe. Countries gradually converted to Christianity. In 1000 CE, Iceland became the second last Norse culture to convert. Their prime motivation was economic. Sweden was ruled by a Pagan king until 1085 CE.
Icelandic poet Goði Sveinbjorn Beinteinsson promoted government recognition of Asatru as a legitimate religion; this status was granted in 1972. Since the early 1970's, the religion has been in a period of rapid growth in the former Norse countries, as well as in Europe and North America."
Once again, thanks for your article!
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