Maharishi Vedvyas. He was made heir-apparent of the Hasitnapur
kingdom but ceded his rights for his father Shantanu’s happiness.
Because of his terrible oaths he became famous as Bhisma. Devavrat
was blessed by his father to live as he wishes. He played major role in
the political affairs of the kingdom for four generations.
Dr. Vinod Krishna has narrated his life story in a very beautiful manner
and in captivating language. He unfolded strengths and weaknesses of
Devavrat in his own way. Devavrat is not only the story of Devavrat but
also the history of Kuru Dynasty, love,lust, sacrifies and conspircy . As
you begin reading it, you will be so engrossed in the book that you will
be keen to finish it in one go.
Dr. Vinod Krishna is wellknown educationist. He holds the Ph.D. degree
from the prominent Roorkee University of Roorkee(now known as IIt
Rorkee). He published many research papers in national and
international Journals on enviornmentel pollution and genesis of
volcanic rocks. Many resarch scholars were awarded Ph.D. degree
under his supervision. He served as Professor,Principal as well as
Director in many colleges of Jiwaji University, Gwalior and Rajiv Gandhi
Tecnical University, Bhopal.
He has already written a book “ Geeta ek Vivechan” on Bhagwat Geeta
in a very simple language so that ordinary people may understand its
complex subject. He has natural interest in social services and worked
for upliftment of poor and downdrowden people. At present he is
associated with NGO Eklavya Trust in Gurgaon and helping poor kids in
getting free education.