Frequently Asked Questions

The Siddhi Chronicles is a science fiction and fantasy series that reimagines mythologies within a single, scientifically grounded universe. 

It blends epic mythology with hard science concepts like genetic editing, autonomous nanobots, and humanoid aliens.

At its core, the series tackles  a different facet of Dharm—the responsibilities, choices, and sacrifices that define what it takes to do the right thing.  

The Subjugator follows Karan Chaudhary, a 24-year-old Mumbai banker who wants to express his feelings to the woman he loves but ends up pulled into an alien civil war that links him to the Ramayan and burdens him with the responsibility of saving the galaxy.

The book explores what is the true meaning of doing the right thing? Does tradition justify suffering? Do honourable ends justify the immoral means?

A knowledge of Hindu mythology is absolutely not needed to read any of these books.

It is also not mandatory to know about the Ramayan (or Ramayana as it is more popularly written in English as). 

However, a high-level awareness of the key events of Ramayan would enrich the reading experience.

Only one of the scenes in The Subjugator is a reinterpretation of the events mentioned in the Ramayan. Everything else is the author's imagination.

The Siddhi Chronicles is a science-fantasy series that reimagines mythology through the lens of advanced science. Its world blends concepts such as genetic engineering, time dilation, autonomous nanobots, and extraterrestrial civilizations with timeless myths and legends.

Beyond its worldbuilding, the series explores philosophical questions surrounding deception, sacrifice, courage, fear, duty, and morality. Readers who enjoy stories that challenge both their imagination and their intellect through science, philosophy, and mythology will find themselves at home in The Siddhi Chronicles.

The Subjugator is for readers who enjoy thought-provoking stories where mythology, science, and philosophy intersect. 

If you like intelligent science fiction, morally complex characters, political intrigue, and narratives that challenge conventional ideas of right and wrong, this book is for you.

Whether you're fascinated by Indian mythology, speculative science, or stories that leave you questioning long after you've turned the final page, The Subjugator offers a fresh and intellectually engaging reading experience.

Yes, The Subjugator the first book in a series of eight books, which together form the series The Siddhi Chronicles.

Each book in the series would focus on a different Siddhi of Hanuman, while exploring a different philosophical dilemma.

Although the story has its basis in Hindu mythology, the world it builds covers and integrates most of global mythologies and pantheons.

You can read the story even if you are not aware of Hindu mythology as you will find something relatable in the story.

I have attempted to write The Subjugator in a manner suitable for my then 8-year-old daughter, while being complex and engaging enough for my friends, peers, and seniors.

It is suitable for anyone who older than pre-teen age level.

Rather than retelling ancient Hindu myths, The Siddhi Chronicles reimagines global mythologies through the lens of advanced science. Mythological events, beings, and powers are explained using concepts such as genetic engineering, time dilation, autonomous nanotechnology, and extraterrestrial civilizations, creating a science-fantasy universe that is both imaginative and internally grounded. 

Also, contrary to stories where extraordinary powers are eagerly embraced, The Subjugator follows Karan, who holds his tangible feelings above this fantasy and stakes that feel almost imaginary to him. 

Rooted in character and morality, rather than adventure and grandeur, the book will resonate with you more than any run-of-the-mill superhero origin story.