The Immortals of Meluha (Paperback)

Reclining in an easy chair, his legs outstretched on a low table, Shiva, along with Sati, contemplated the Ujjain temple from their chamber balcony. Ganesh leaned against the doorway, while Kartik had balanced himself on the railing. Shiva had just related to his family his entire conversation with the Vasudevs, including the identity of their real enemy. The Neelkanth looked up at the evening sky before turning towards Sati. "Say something." 'What can I say?' asked Sati. 'Lord Bhrigu... Lord Ram, be merciful...' 'He can't be all that powerful.' Sati looked up at Shiva. 'He is one of the Saptrishi Uttradhikaris. His spiritual and scientific powers are legendary. But it is not the fear of his powers which has shaken me. It is the fact that a man of his strength of character has chosen to oppose us.' 'Why would you say that?"