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Bridge Of Rama by Ashok Banker picks up the story from Sita’s imprisonment at the hands of Ravana, and Rama and Hanuman’s attempts to save Sita and prevent a war of catastrophic consequences. Summary Of The Book Bridge Of Rama details Sita’s imprisonment at the hands of Ravana, the rakshasa king. In Banker’s story, Rama must rescue Sita with the help of his vanar companion Hanuman. Rama and Hanuman put together a massive army for this purpose. However, the mighty ocean comes across as a potent obstacle to the fulfillment of their plans. Rama’s leadership and natural greatness comes to the fore as the leader of a huge army of bears or rksa and vanars. They decide to build a bridge. However, Rama gets a visit from his father’s spirit, who warns him to rescue his wife within twenty four hours to avoid danger. Bridge Of Rama is also about Hanuman’s own self-discovery and enlightenment. This incites most of the plot later on in the book. The bears are storehouses of all knowledge from times immemorial. They reveal ancient secrets including events of past lifetimes and also their past incarnations. Hanuman learns the long concealed secret of his birth and discovers his own special powers. Being the illegitimate offspring of wind God Marut, he crosses the ocean in one leap to rescue Sita. Ravana appears surprisingly courteous and gentle. This radically different personality is a disguise for Ravana’s attempt to paint Rama as evil and vilify his name. Sita refuses to let Hanuman rescue her and desires a final confrontation between Ravana and Rama. Ravana would then be exposed and Rama given his true heroic due. Hanuman goes on a rampage, beating all opponents before being captured. He ultimately escapes and brings Sita’s message to Rama along with warning of the fierce battle that lay ahead. Bridge Of Rama looks at the problems arising from blind hollow devotion and faith, demanded by Ravana. Ravana only uses his subjects for his various ends; he is a subtle dictator of sorts. About Ashok Banker Ashok Kumar Banker is an ex-journalist and noted author. He has worked on diverse genres including essays, mythological retelling, crime thrillers, fiction and literary criticism. Ashok Banker has written Murder & Champagne, Amazing Adventure at Chotta Sheher, Vertigo, The Iron Bra, Byculla Boy, Ten Dead Admen, Armies of Hanuman, Prince of Ayodhya, The Pocket Essential Bollywood, King of Ayodhya, King of Dharma, Flute of Vrindavan, Rider of Garuda, The Children of Midnight, The Forest of Stories, Fortress of Dwarka, Rust Black Heart, Blood Red Sari, The Valmiki Syndrome, Burnt Saffron Sky, Gods of War, and Swing City. Ashok Banker has worked as a columnist and journalist for Outlook and The Times of India. He has also been a commentator, reviewer and essayist specializing in areas like media hypocrisy and contemporary literature in India. He also has his own eBook store for online distribution of his work. Ashok Banker has also written for television including City of the Rich and A Mouthful of Sky. His books have been translated into thirteen global languages across fifty seven countries. He has sold 1.8 million books globally.