Essence of the Fifth Veda' is a blend of lesser-known stories from various Purana-s with the basic narration of Ramayana and Mahabharata. This fast-paced book mentions over 265 epic-related geographical locations that are identifiable even today. The facts given in this delightful book will lead the reader to realize that our epics are NOT mythology, but HISTORY as it actually happened. Mahabharata as a World War is vividly described with tribes like the Turkic-Greeks and Chinese siding with the Kauravas. 'Essence of the Fifth Veda' also explains how to lead a blissful life in a simple language, as beautifully recited in Yoga Vasishtha and Bhagavad Geeta. From the Author Chhandogya Upanishad 7.1.4, 7.2.1, 7.7.1 states that Itihasa and Purana are collectively called the fifth Veda as they extend the message of the 4 Veda. The book 'Essence of the Fifth Veda' expands the basic narration of Itihasa (Ramayana and Mahabharata) with relevant content from various Purana. This delightful blend makes known to the reader many lesser-known legends as well as over 265 geographical locations that are identifiable even today. From the Back Cover Itihasa (Ramayana and Mahabharata) and Purana are collectively called the fifth Veda. 'Essence of the Fifth Veda' builds on the narration of Ramayana and Mahabharata with over 265 related geographical locations identifiable even today. This fast-paced book blends many lesser-known legends like God Hanuman carrying a mountain with life-saving herbs not once but twice; and Maya Sita's relation with Sita and God Tirupati Balaji. Mahabharata beautifully unfolds with the Devas and Asuras reincarnating on planet Earth to a series of forest exiles of the Pandavas. The Mahabharata as a World War is vividly described with tribes like the Turkic-Greeks and Chinese siding with the Kauravas. Dharma is subtle but always wins! The many exciting miracles of God Krishna should arouse awe and Bhakti in your heart.