Ajita: A Novel

A vast span of time away, Moksh Malhar, a contemporary academic, is battling the shadows of his past. To cope, he seeks solace in books, ideas and philosophy, where he finds himself drawn to Cārvāka philosophy and the life of its foremost thinker, Ajita. ‘In an engrossing form that makes the reader a necessary participant in the novel, Ajita has the delightful voltage of being inside a maze.’ — SUMANA ROY, author It is the fifth century. Ajita, a curious young boy, is endlessly fascinated by ants. How do they know where to seek food? How do they move in such orderly fashion? Do they communicate? These questions ignite his lifelong pursuit of knowledge. In the course of Ajita’s evolution into a philosopher of the Cārvāka school, his life crosses paths with many interesting characters: from Emperor Ajatashatru to Makkhali Goshala, Mahavira and the Buddha.

• | Author: K. Sridhar
• | Publisher: Westland Publications Limited
• | Publication Date: Jan 01, 2025
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9789360451912
• | ISBN-10: 9360451916