“Ramayana is not merely a story to be heard, but a civilisation to be understood.” I wasn’t aware of Ami Ganatra until I watched a couple of podcasts featuring her; the first one being with Ranveer Allahbadia. When she started speaking about the lesser-known facts of the Ramayana, things many of us were never told during childhood; I was instantly fascinated. That curiosity led me to pick up Ramayana Unravelled. Later, even during a podcast by Ranveer Allahabadia with Palki Sharma, there was a mention of the author, which further compelled me to buy this book. I also bought her book on the Mahabharata, which I’m yet to begin. This book feels luxurious in every sense. Every page is enriching and beautiful. The importance given to every character, every story, every fact, every Sanskrit reference, and every boon or curse makes it impossible to ignore even the smallest detail of our itihas. I truly enjoyed reading it, and even after finishing it, the thoughts and stories stay...