Brahma Rakshas: The Monster Within

by Sandiip N. Paatil

Sarja is a sad, angry boy. At 11, he looks big and strong for his age. His kind mother, Geeta is a rural Indian archetype: the overworked, stressed-out, barely-keeping-it- together single mother. His father is in prison for multiple robbery cases. The villagers are cold and overbearing, and his schooldays are made hellish by bullies. If this wasn’t enough, he has nightmares and uncanny callings from the age-old monstrous Peepal tree that lays on his way to school. The legend is a monster called Brahma Rakshas, living under this tree, for years unknown to people, lures kids with the black devil fruits and then makes them wrestle until one dies.

And, one stormy night, the legend comes true when Brahma Rakshas meets Sarja. 

Set in a fictional village of Deogiri; a small haven of human civilization, away from the din of city life, this story is an adventure ride filled with riddles and monster wrestling.

104 pages, Paperback

First published July 23, 2021

Reviews

[Swati Tanu · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantasies are always a delightful read. This is a short, quick and easy read.  It centres around a little boy Sarja who is 11 and lives in a village where he has a very tough social life. The social conditions and bitter childhood have turned him into a short-tempered boy who is always insecure and hardly trusts anybody. He wants a peaceful life on his own terms. But, a nightmare made his life tougher. That dream is about a monster Brahma Rakshas. Do not confuse it with just a children's book adults can definitely read, enjoy and learn from it.  The way the author has characterised the emotions but is not overpowered with anything is really a beautiful way to make it stand. 

You might like to wander through a few artistic journals — they’re full of sparks and surprises.

[Komal Kumari · Rating 4 out of 5]

•Book Review•

Book:- Brahma Rakshas - The Monster Within
Author:- Sandiip N Paatil
Genre:- Children's adventure fantasy
Format:- e-book
Rating:- 4/5

The book comprises of 9 chapters; each chapter full of horror and thrill. The book is a quick read. It just took me 2 hours to read the entire storyline.
Talking about the storyline, the story begins with a pregnant lady screaming and moaning during labour pain. She's about to deliver her baby. Finally, she delivers a baby boy. But, the baby has 6 fingers and is named to be a Brahma Rakshas. The villagers believed that a child born with 6 fingers is a monster. What happened with the baby boy? Was the baby boy got killed by the villagers??
In the next chapter, the storyline revolves around a 11 year boy named Sarja. Geeta ; her mother; has done everything on her own to support herself and her child Sarja.
Meena; Sarja's friend narrated him stories about monsters.
The two are on their way to their school. But something strange happens to Sarja. He feels as if the giant tree on the way was calling for him.
Again, Sarja sees something horrifying from his school's window. A huge face with monstrous eyes, long pointy nose and thick black lips. It's a 25- feet tall monster. The monster snatches Sarja's savings and runs away.
Was all these Sarja's nightmare? Or was it all happening in real?
Sarja runs towards the devil tree in search of his savings. He was about to swallow a fruit, Meena slaps him and stops him to do so.
What happens next? Did the monster really exist? Or was it just Sarja's imagination? Will Sarja get back his savings? What about the devil's fruit? Was the tree really a Brahma Rakshas? Will Sarja defeat the monster and come back alive?
8th and 9th chapters discloses the mystery behind the Brahma Rakshas existence.
Know it all by just diving deep into the book. You'll surely love the storyline as it's easy, interesting and horrific.
Lesson taught by the author:-
" No one is born evil. No one is born a saint. Good and evil lie within us. It's up to us to bring out what we want."
I would suggest everyone to read this fantasy action-adventurous book. Overall, the book is fun-for-all, highly interesting and quite horrific.

Thank You.
Happy Reading!

[kanchan bisht · Rating 4 out of 5]

Brahma Rakshas by Sandiip N. Paatil is a story of an 11-year-old boy Sarja whose life is turned upside down by some turbulent and scary dreams with the tendency to come true. He stays in a village with her mother Geeta. His father is a thief, he doesn’t rob the villagers but also Sarja’s and her mother's dignity. His life is not easy, something is happening that is making it even more difficult. He has a bully in school, a burden to gain respect for him and his mother, and a fight with a monster. Yeah, you heard it right monster “The Brahma Rakshas. Who is Brahma Rakshas? How will he defeat him?
Sandiip does a brilliant job in writing this short novel. The element of mystery is great and very well developed. I loved the way Sarja is resilient and determined to find a solution to his dreams and everything that was happening around him. The charm of the book is the theme, which portrays how an individual becomes a victim of the inherent nature of human evil, jealousy, anger, and insecurities. I love the true friendship of Sarja and Meena.
Overall, this is a must-read, especially for children and teens.

[Kani Mozhi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Most important life lesson written beautifully, interesting and engaging with adventure by the author

The story reveals how the main character Sarja ,the little boy learns the life's best lesson by fighting with 3 monsters.I loved the meena character sarjas best friend so sweet and calm in all kind of situations.A life time remember "you can't fight anger with anger". I recommend all to read this book especially this fun filled fictional adventure can be read by children.

[Aanya Jain · Rating 4 out of 5]

Review: Brahma Rakshas @writersandiippaatil

I always read a small book post my massive reading session nd before I begin with something huge. Brahma Rakshas seemed to be a new genre for me. A children Fantasy book. I have been reading a lot of fantasy and this seemed to be a perfect choice

So, the story goes like, in a small village named Deogiri resides a brahma rakshasa who is believed to be the spirit of a Brahmin, who has done evil things in his life or has misused his knowledge.The main character of the book Sarja (an 11 year old kid) is bullied by his schoolmates, his father is in jail and his mother the over-working stressed out lady and even if these things did not suffice destruction of his mental state. He has nightmares of callings from an old monstrous peepal tree where resides a brahma rakshas who captivates kids with some black soul and ends up their lives.

On one stormy night Sarja meets the brahma rakshasa and what happens next, you will come to know when you dive into the mystery of the book.

A perfect story for any beginner to start up reading plus building up your imagination power! The start where the "phatt" sound of the old women Ajji killing the new born to the "phatt" sound of the window pane that wakes Surja up from his dream is such a minute detail that adds sound effects to my imagination!

A quick 100-pager read! Loved the book.

[Shweta Shenoy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sarja, an 11yr old boy is angry with his life and the people around him. He and his mother face social injustice everyday that he vows to fightback exasperatedly. Adding to their distress, Sarja gets nightmares about the Brahman Rakshas, the legendary devil, that resides under a large tree in the middle of their village. Though he doesn't believe in the blind faith and refutes it as a mere superstition, he cannot ignore the dreams that seem awfully real.

One-night he comes face to face with the Brahma Raksha and witnesses the very legend that he has been adamantly denying, unfolding in front of him. What follows is a trail of riddles and wrestling bouts which may help him escape the inevitable.

▪️My Opinion:

This 'coming of age' story is set in a socially backward fictional village called Deogiri which is cut off from the urban civilization. The theme and the setup is surprisingly fresh and exciting from the very beginning. The writing, the flow and the narration is easy and simple. It has its moments of thrill and humour precisely placed which creates a balance needed for the young adult readers.

I would highly recommend the book to those young readers who like to read about supernatural fiction with splash of controlled violence in it.

[Lakshmi Balasubramanian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dive into the world of imagination

Life is like a baby !!!! The more you fight with it, the more you will fail !! Accept the way it is !!

🍁 The cover picture can give you a glimpse of what the book is all about ! It not only amazed me but also took me to childhood days.

🍁The outline of the story is something similar to the monster stories we have heard of.

Here are few facts that had made the story interesting.

⭐An olddddd village with lots of superstitious belief.

⭐A school 🏫 outside the village

⭐A peepal tree🌲

⭐ Devil's 😈 fruit

⭐ Stories of Brahma rakshas living in the tree 🌲

⭐A boy named Sarja whose life is messed.

What amaze us more are the learnings. !! Though it was meant for children, other readers as well can enjoy ❤️

[Manish Raj · Rating 5 out of 5]

No one is born bad or good. They both stays into us, ans it's we who decide which to dominate on other.
"Brahma Rakshas:The Monster Within" by Sandiip N Paatil is a fictional story which narrates the tale of Sarja, a eleven year naughty, curious and short tempered boy.
The story starts with a birth of boy with one extra thumb and was considered as a devil. Yes the BrahmaRakchas and he was killed mercilessly by an old lady. Sounds horrifying right?
The next chapter spins around the boy Sarja whose father was a thief. He and his mother was bullied often for their self respect. There was a tree in the village and that was considered to be the most fearful because the BrahmaRakchas ( the devil) stays in it.. Sarja's life was becoming miserable not just because of the bully he faced but also because of the dreams he saw. One day BrahmaRakchas steal his money, he got by his hard work. All this was so scary for and its bind the thrill this book promise to deliver.
Sarja bravely faced the struggles and wanted to find the answers of his dreams.
Did he found them? Do BrahmaRakchas really exist? Or was it just an imagination of a little boy? Was his money stolen by BrahmaRakchas?
Every question has its answers in this book filled with thrill and suspence.
I really loved the way it is written and helps you know how to be happy in every situation life throws on us.
Overall I'll totally recommend this book to everyone ✨

[Rajeswari Nandi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Brahma Rakshas by Author Sandiip N Patel is a fantasy story book. The story revolves around a eleven year old boy named as Sarja who used to live with her mother, Geeta in the small village Deogiri.

Sarja faced a tough and bitter childhood which turned him into a sad, short tempered and angry boy who hardly trusts anybody. The rural people of the village used to bully Sarja and his mother as his father had a criminal background and still is in prison for multiple robbery cases.

These bullies forced Sarja to create his own identity and he was collecting money for this reason. But his money was stolen somehow. There was a belief that the huge peepal tree will save the villagers from the terror of the monster named Brahma Rakshas.

Sarja has nightmares and uncanny callings from an age old monstrous peepal tree. One storm night , Sarja faced the monster himself whom he believed to be fake.

Set in a fictional village of Deogiri, a small haven of human civilization, away from the din and bustle of city life, this story is a coming-of-age story of a young boy who goes on an adventurous ride filled with riddles and monster wrestling. The author did a superb work in creating a fantasy tale spreading a strong moral message. Language is easy and lucid with simple narrative style.

# Grab yours copy now... Happy Reading.

[Aleena · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book Brahma Rakshas is an amazing book that teaches about life and how precious it is through a fun story revolving around a boy named Sarja and the monster Brahma Rakshas. The book teaches us that it is important to stay calm through the struggles of life and that anger doesn't do any good.
The author doesn't fail to bring out that everybody deserves a second chance, and that no body is what we expect them to be. Even a hugely terrifying monster can be someone with a good heart who just needs a second chance.
Throughout the book, we understand that we are the sole persons who need to find our demons to lead a peaceful life. We also need a good influence on our lives, like Meena is for Sarja.
I would recommend this book to the people who struggle with their lives. This book will help them see things in a different way.

[Susan_ Writeups · Rating 4 out of 5]

This fabulous fantasy story revolves around a little boy named Sarja. He is 11 years old. He lives in a village where his personal and social life seems to be very difficult for him. The entire village mocks Sarja and his mother as his father is a thief. 

While Sarja is going through all these difficulties another storyline runs in parallel. It is all about a monster named Brahma Raksha. 

There is a big peepal tree in the village. The villagers trust that the tree is the home for that monster. But Sarja, though being a little boy, never believed this story.

One night, Sarja meets the Brahma Raksha and what happens next forms the rest of the story.

This book could be most recommended for children and teens. Even the general audience who loves reading fantasy stories will for sure find this story interesting. The language used is lucid and easily understandable. Grab your copy and get into the world of fantasy!

[Bindhu Chandrika · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brahma Rakshas
Written by Sandip N Patil
I bought and read this book with great interest. There will be very exciting and scary events in this type of story. Get a special energy. This is the perfect book. I liked this story. Sarja is a 11 years old boy, he was an angry boy. But his mother was very kind. His mother raised him with great suffering. His was a thief, he was in jail. On the way Sarja's school there was a terrible peep tree. Legend has it that there is a Brahma Rakshas under that tree. Although no one had seen it, they believed that it was the devil who showed children fruit and attracted them.

So on a stormy night, Sarja sees that Brahma Rakshas. The story then goes on to say that the narrative contains some moral messages. The events that followed set him apart from the Sarja's childless confidence and courage at that age. The author demonstrated a good ability to shape characters. The simple conversations style is also beautiful. Very interesting story. I liked the character Sarja. I recommend you guys.

[Niveditha Preeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rating- 4/5.
Cover : Title and cover are apt to the plot and appealing to read at the first glance.
Story :
This story is about a young boy who goes on an adventure ride packed with riddles and monster wrestling in the imaginary village of Deogiri, a quiet refuge of human civilization away from the cacophony of city life.
The sense of mystery is strong and well-developed. The book's appeal stems from its premise, which depicts how a person can become a victim of human wickedness, envy, wrath, and insecurity. The writing style is fascinating and engaging. The plot is well-written, and all of the characters are well-portrayed.
It appeals to a broader range of people. However, this book will mostly captivate children since it has a nice narrative with a powerful message.
Overall, it's like a lovely amalgamation of all mythical or panchtantra stories. This is a must-read for everyone, especially kids and teenagers.

[Bhavna Malhotra · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book "Brahma Rakshas: The Monster Within" by Sandiip N Paatil is a children's fantasy fiction. The book portrays the story of the protagonist Sarja, who is 11 years old. He has scary dreams and nightmares due to which he is perturbed. There is a legend that Brahma Rakshas, a monster, lives in their village. One day, he meets Brahma Rakshas and then many twists and turns come in the narrative. The readers would then embark on an adventure ride with the protagonist in this book.

This is a short read of about 104 pages, and should be read by those interested in the fantasy fiction genre. The book would particularly appeal to beginners, and children and adolescents. However, this entertaining and mesmerising fantasy fiction can also be read by readers of any age and avid readers.

[Alfina Daisy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Brahma Rakshas by Sandiip N. Paatil is a story of an 11-year-old boy .His father is a thief, he doesn’t rob the villagers but also Sarja’s and her mother's dignity. His life is not easy, something is happening that is making it even more difficult.The family is recognized as a disgrace to society as his father has been a criminal.This belongs to the monster named Brahma Raksha.One night during the storm , Sarja encounters the monster . He never believed that story but now he cannot deny it any longer.The ending was really engaging and sympathetic.I felt the way author has characterised the emotions but not overpowered with anything is really a beautiful way to make it stand out as well as blend.
A good book even for children.Read the Story of Sarja and Get to Know More About Brahma Rakshas.the nostalgic emotion I felt reading this beautiful tale. Loved it and A must read.The monster has a story of himself. He is giant. He is scary. He is Bossy. But he is no less human than us. What an end to the story.A good book even for children.must reading for everyone.

[Dharmendra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Title- Brahma Rakshas:The Monster Within
Author- Sandiip N Paatil
Genre: Children's Adventure Fantasy

Review
"Brahma Rakshas:The Monster Within" by Sandiip N Paatil is a fictional story which narrates the tale of Sarja, a eleven year naughty, curious and short tempered boy.

The story spins around a superstitious village, where a six fingered baby is considered ill omen and is condemned as monster by villagers, ever since then horror stories about him haunting the village starts circulating. Sarja, who is always seen as troublesome receives this piece of story from his friend Meena.

Curiosity and imagination brings Sarja closer to this super horrifying 25 feet tall monster Brahma Rakshas who snatches his savings and runs away.
The rest of the story adventurously captures Sarja's chase of Brahma Rakshas to get his money back. This chase ultimately unfolds and dispels lot of misconceptions that Sarja has about himself and the things around him making it an eventful and eye opening journey.

Overall, with its simple and lucid language, author Sandiip has weaved a beautiful story with a deep message that readers will discover while reading the book, written specially for children I'm sure this will also resonate with readers of different age group and genre.
Would recommend to everyone.

[Sada Rajlakshmi · Rating 5 out of 5]

A marvellous story .....

"" Brahmarakshas ""is an incredibly immersive book . with a powerful storyline and striking narration. Its a children adventure fantasy but will be loved by all ..The engrossing story will place the readers immediately in the front row of excitement.. The plot revolves around Sarja . The starting pages made me curious to know more , and kept spinning my brain to know the fact Of the book title..

The lead of the story Sarja is potrayed as an angry young boy ,staying with his mother ,who is always bullied and taunted, both mother and son struggle for respect and money .Sarja has a bitter past of his father and that keeps on haunting his present by villagers and Rajabhau .

The author has beautifully layed down the discription of The monster tree and the entire atmosphere evoking interest of the readers . I kept on turning the pages to know how and why Sarja was connected with the monster tree ..
Without unfolding the plot would say do give it a read to know the reason ..

The Encounter of Sarja with The Brahmarakshas is breathtaking and nail biting .The author has admirable enclosed few messages and teachings for the readers through The Brahamarakshas..
What are they ?
What the Monster wanted to say ?
Who was the Brahamarakshas ?

The story is awe- inspiring . And I thoroughly enjoyed it . Each and every page was amazeballs.

[Ankit · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brahma Rakshas: The Monster
by Sandiip N Paatil

The story is about an eleven year old boy named Sarja who lived with his mother. The villagers used to bully Sarja and his mother as his father had a criminal background .
The lead of the story Sarja is potrayed as an angry young boy ,staying with his mother ,who is always bullied and taunted, both mother and son struggle for respect and money.
I felt the way author has characterised the emotions but not overpowered with anything is really a beautiful way to make it stand out as well as blend. I regretted that I actually judged a book by its cover!
It's a nice and eloquent story which actually delivers you how to deal with life and how to be happy no matter how life is. The ending was really engaging and sympathetic.
The language is lucid, and therefore the dialogues and the words used are thus attractive and tempting to read. The writing is that the important and purpose of this book.
This book is definitely for you.
Highly recommended.
I really enjoyed reading this book. ✌️👍🏻

[Shahitiya Pathak · Rating 4 out of 5]

Brahma Rakshas revolves around a 11 years old boy, Sarja, who look way more mature and big for his age. He was quite short tempered boy, who live with his single mother and his father was in prison for he committed multiple robberies. The family has lost all the respect in the village and villagers used to taunt them. The boy Sarja was so innocent that he thought to collect lots of money to buy a coat, so that he could regain all the lost respect in the eyes of villagers. Apart from these all he also have unreal dream of tree under which a Brahma Rakshas lives and he also meet him in real. What happens after they met? Was Brahma Rakshas real? Or was it his dreams?

The book was so amazing and thrilling. I loved the story plot of the book and was amazed by the story narration, the character description was done so good and it made everything real. Overall, a good and intriguing read. I recommend this.

[Minarva Priyadarshini · Rating 4 out of 5]

Brahma Rakshas by Sandiip N Paatil is a beautiful book in fantasy fiction genre. This book has nicely written by the author.

According to the plot, Sarja is the protagonist of the story. Sarja is a 11 years old boy who was living with his mother. He has not a good social life for his father's misdeeds. He want a peaceful life on his own terms. But, a nightmare converted his life tougher. That dream is about a monster Brahma Rakshas.

The story and all the characters have portrayed well. Writing style is engaging and interesting. A very good work by the author.

Lucid language used. Title and cover are apt to the plot. Overall enjoyed reading.

My rating-4/5

[Yashti Maddan · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is a book around the light of 11 year old boy. He lives in a village and faces challenges with his life. The conditions of the surrounding are unable that is why his childhood was very tough that made him short tempered and insecure about himself. His family was not recognised to be good and his father was badly termed in the society.

Sajra was young, he wanted to live peacefully, making own identity. It's a fantasy book filled with adventures. The children will fall in love with the ease of the book. The author has added elements of a rakshas living under the peepal tree for years. How did this connect with Sajra's story. Read to find out.

The story brings out the moral lesson beautiful with the twists and turns of adventures.

[Priyansha Bhatia · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story twirls around an odd town, where a six fingered child is viewed as sick sign and is censured as beast by locals, since the time then shocking tales about him frequenting the town begins circling. Sarja, who is constantly seen as problematic gets this piece of story from his companion Meena.

Interest and creative mind carries Sarja nearer to this very appalling 25 feet tall beast Brahma Rakshas who grabs his investment funds and flees.

The remainder of the story boldly catches Sarja's pursuit of Brahma Rakshas to get his cash back. This pursuit at last unfurls and disperses part of misinterpretations that Sarja has about himself and the things around him making it a significant and educational excursion.

[Robin Tuteja · Rating 4 out of 5]

Genre : Monster Adventure

"Brahma Raksha", the name itself describes the book but this book is much more than that .
The story is about an eleven year old boy named Sarja who lived with his mother. The villagers used to bully Sarja and his mother as his father had a criminal background .

While Sarja has his hardships , there is another story . This belongs to the monster named Brahma Raksha . There was a huge peepal tree in the village and the villagers believed that this tree protects them from the terror of that monster . But Sarja never believed that story .

One night during the storm , Sarja encounters the monster . He never believed that story but now he cannot deny it any longer . This encounter sets the remaining story which is truly Amazing .

Children will often find this book fascinating as it has a good story with a great message . Don't judge the book by its title only , it is more than that . The author's work is worth appreciation for writing such a story . Worth reading .

[SheaBibliophile · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I saw the book cover, it appealed to me and for some reason, I was very eager to read the book. The cover is intriguing and so is the title. And I am very glad that I read it.

Coming to the plot, the story is about an eleven-year-old boy Sarja living in a village with his mother Geeta. His only friend and confidante in the village is Meena. With his father’s reputation of being a criminal, he is often scoffed and quipped by a bunch of bullies at school and they are disrespected now and then by the villagers. But Sarja is rebellious, brave and confronts everyone. However, due to his harsh conditions, and the hardships to sustain a living, he is short-tempered and often enraged. This makes him brawl and fight with everyone almost every day, even his mother.

Meanwhile, there is a gory tale about a huge Peepal tree and the Bramha Rakshas that resides there for centuries. There are beliefs and sayings about the demon devouring children if they lose in a wrestle with him. And then Sarja’s fate gets entwined with the demon when he accidentally crosses the path of the huge tree. And then he starts facing the battles of his life, in the form of riddles, which would change his life forever.

The book is written in an impressive style and it's very smooth. The author has relayed strong messages in the form of life lessons flawlessly and in a pretty thoughtful way. The narration and the storytelling skill is rich. I liked the witty writing style and I absolutely enjoyed the read.

[Ammu Nair · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ratings: 4 out of 5

The Book Brahma Rakshas is a children's fiction story about Sarja Meeting Brahma Rakshas.

The book is definitely recommended for kids who love reading something scary like a Rakshas. We as a child were shared many such instances from our elders. This definitely ticks all the boxes for that. And what better way to end on a meaningful note. As an adult, you could predict what and how it means.

Overall a nice book.

[Kalyani Yadav · Rating 4 out of 5]

This made me feel like it's a beautiful blend of all the mythological stories or panchtantra stories that I used to read when I was kid along with the scooby dooby cartoon , its beautiful and I will not tell the beautiful ending or essence of the story but it's really great to have such stories and read them which people of any age can enjoy and learn from it .

I felt the way author has characterised the emotions but not overpowered with anything is really a beautiful way to make it stand out as well as blend . I felt Sarja character is also rightly built showing the courage and tenderness which normally a person shows at that age . A good book even for children .

Sarja is like that every person who does the exact work out of curiosity which they are told not too and that is what makes this child fiction story even more relatable and better to read .

[Vidcy · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is centred around a small boy of 11 years who resides in a village. As the social conditions prevail around him, he becomes aggressive, he wants to make peace with his life but is facing some problems and then he dreams of Brahma Rakshas.This dream changes his life.
Do grab your copy to know about his dream and how it changed!

[Soochi Sandhiya · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book Review🌸
🔸️Title: Brahma Rakshas
🔸️Author- Sandiip N Paatil
🔸️Pages- 104(Kindle version)
🔸️Genre- Fantasy fiction
🔸️Rating-4/5
🔸️Publisher- Notion Press

🔹️Characters👇
👉Sarja: The central character
👉Meena: Sarja's friend
👉Geeta: Sarja's single mother.
👉Brahamrakshas

💎Plot

Sarja is a young and enthusiastic boy just 12 years old. He loved his father, who was accused for robbery in village and was put behind the bars. And he couldn't make peace with the fact that his father have done something wrong. His mother was trying to raise Sara with all her efforts to be the best.

Sarja had an aggressive and undisciplined attitude towards everything. Often being teased by friends and mocked by villages, he always had a sulky mood. He enjoys being in company of Meena, his best friend. She guided him, helped him, pacified him like a true friend despite of the fact that her family didn't like their friendship.

This normal plot takes a twist when "Sarja got caught by an infamous Brahamrakshas residing on a 🌳 outskirts of the village."

What happens next?
Whether he lives or dies??
If he lives, what he learns??
This 🔎can be easily served by the book.(Read the book)

🖖Spoiler alert
He learns some precious lessons of life.

  🔹️What I liked about this books:
✅ It is a short read and a perfect travel partner.
✅Peer teasing or playing pranks is aptly shown and it's effects on a kid's behavior is perfectly portrayed.
✅The depiction a Brahamrakshas turning into a divine is a perfect turning point.
✅A strong message of trust, faith, friendship and sharing is depicted.
✅ Language and the choice of words are extremely comfortable for readers.

Recommendation 
A reader(especially kids👪) who is fond of short stories will definitely love the flow of the story. The fictional character and the tasks given by Brahamrakshas will keep the readers hooked.

[Anjali · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book : Brahma Rakshas : the monster within
Author : Sandiip N. Patil @writersandiippaatil
Genre :  Children adventure fantasy
In collaboration with @authormohitchawla

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“ It’s all a game of inside and outside. No one is born evil. No one is born a saint. Good and evil lie within us. It’s up to us to bring out what we want . ”

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Sarja , a 11 years old boy who is always angry , sad and insecure about a lot of things lives with his mother in a small village named Deogiri . His mother , Geeta has to work extra hard after his father ran away from the village after committing several robberies . Sarja is constantly bullied at the school and the villagers are always cold towards him , due to which he works after school to earn money and saves them in order to buy a coat . He thinks buying a coat would bring him respect .  The village is haunted by a demon , Brahma Rakshas who is said to live inside a peepal tree .  The legends are that he makes little kid wrestle and whoever loses is eaten by him . But Sarja pays no heed to this and doesn't believe in the legend .
Haunted by the stories his only friend tells him , Sarja keeps getting nightmares of this demons but the world around him turns upside down when the legend comes true and Sarja actually meets the Brahma Rakshas , who steals his saved money .
How will Sarja solve the mysteries ? How will he overcome all the problems of his life ? How will Sarja get his money back ? What is Brahma Rakshas going to do with Sarja ?
Find the answers inside the book .


A very well written and sweet short story . It teaches a very good lesson that is necessary for us to know . I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book . And if you're looking for a short , simple and a good story to read then this is the perfect book to pick up .
Rating : 4/5 ⭐

[Megha Zen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stories have that charm and essence to penetrate minds and transform them without conventional teaching and preaching. Here's is such an outstanding story that comes with great lesson of life coming in story for children, "Brahma Rakshas" is fantacy action adventure book authored by Sandiip Paatil.

Story's main character is 11 years old boy named Sarja living with his mother, Geeta in Deogiri village near Konkan coast. Sarja during day goes to school with his best friend Meena and does some jobs for his survival of small family, and night is spent with dreams of evil tree and spirit living in it, called Brahma Rakshas but he doesn't believe in this myth which is candidly rumoured in village. One of those dream brought him to accept reality and he was chosen one to be as a disciple by Brahma Rakshas and he can't escape. His life is at stake, need to show his all guts for do or die. Enchanted mysterious tree is calling him and he has to go for sure. Further is in the book to be read, not to spoil mystery. Who is that evil spirit called Brahma Rakshas ? Why did he choose Sarja ? Would Sarja be able to defeat all the evil inside the giant mystery tree ? To get these questions answered, grab the book and give it a read.

Book comes with such engrossing and stimulating story that would certainly offers lots of great lessons that you can count on. Whatever it says is not only to defeat our inner devils only, one share share knowledge to right one who needs earnestly instead of keeping hidden. Moreover it says to accept life, encourage others, not to demean people for the mistake of others'. Anyone of any age would love reading this book. Narration is so smooth in reader friendly language, so can be read by a day. How it ends would assuredly make your energy recentre on positive node. Absolutely delightful read, definitely goes for suggestion.