Book review: The Hidden Hindu 1

Hello Book Lovers,

We have completed I. K. Vijlivala's adventure series successfully, and it was a thrilling journey for all of us. Now, I am beginning another fascinating series named The Hidden Hindu by Akshat Gupta. This is not just any series — it is a captivating trilogy that blends mythology, history, and mystery in a way that keeps the reader hooked till the very last page.

About the Author

Akshat Gupta is an Indian author, lyricist, and screenwriter known for his unique storytelling style. He was born in Chhattisgarh and has worked across various creative fields. His most successful works include:

The Hidden Hindu Trilogy

The Naga Warriors: Battle of Gokul I and II

Duty or Karma

His life story is as compelling as his books. He faced many hardships from a young age. He failed in school, his marriage ended, and both his personal and professional life were filled with challenges. At one point, he even attempted to end his life — but fate had other plans. Surviving that moment changed everything. He began writing for his son, turning his pain into powerful stories that now inspire thousands of readers.

CHARACTERS

The main characters in this story are:

Om – an Aghori with extraordinary knowledge and mysterious powers

Dr. Shahista – a psychiatrist, intelligent and observant

Abhishek – a Brahmin with traditional wisdom

Shrinivasan – the boss, a leader figure

LSD – the one who knows deep mythology and technology

Mr. Batra – a Sikh, disciplined and loyal

The Beginning

The story opens with a group of seven to eight people gathered on Rose Island in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Among them are Dr. Shahista, Abhishek, Shrinivasan, LSD, and Mr. Batra. They are discussing a mysterious man who looks like an Aghori. This is Om. They believe he knows something extraordinary — something worth risking everything for.

To uncover the truth, they use a powerful narcotic on Om, ensuring he cannot lie. Under its influence, he says, "I am immortal. I have lived under different names — Shushen, Vidur, Banda Bahadur, Vishnu Gupt. My age stopped after 40. I am searching for Subhash Chandra Bose. Ashwatthama is Bose." The drug, which usually lasts five hours, wears off in just one — a sign that Om’s body works beyond ordinary human limits.

Om’s claimed past lives link to history:

Shushen – healer from the Ramayana who treated Lakshman in Lanka

Vidur – wise advisor in the Mahabharata, brother of Pandu and Dhritarashtra

Vishnu Gupt – also known as Chanakya, Acharya of Chandragupta Maurya

Banda Bahadur – a Sikh warrior and saint

The team decides to explore Om’s mind using advanced technology. As Shahista questions him, his memories appear as vivid visuals that everyone can see. They witness scenes from ancient times — mountains, medicinal plants, great battles — confirming Om’s words.

Om speaks about the four Yugas and their battles:

1. Satya Yuga – Devas vs. Asuras (different realms)

2. Treta Yuga – Ram vs. Ravan (different kingdoms)

3. Dvapara Yuga – Pandavas vs. Kauravas (same family)

4. Kali Yuga – the fight within our own minds between good and evil

Om astonishes the team by predicting rain on a cloudless day — and it comes true within hours. He also calls Shahista by her childhood nickname “Chinna,” which no one in the group knew, and recalls events from her early life in perfect detail.

The team finds a mysterious box containing:

Karal (a medicinal tool)

Ancient coins

A map

Scriptures in Hindi, Pali, and Sanskrit

One section of the box is missing, so Virbhadra follows the map to Sri Lanka. His journey is dangerous — he faces traps, injuries, and betrayal — but he manages to escape with the missing piece of the box.

Shahista questions Om again about his true existence. Om reveals that three great Rishis once meditated in the Himalayas:

1. Dhanvantari / Kasiraj – God of medicine 

2. Shushrut – pioneer of surgery

3. Nagendra – once a trusted disciple, later a traitor

Om lives because of Mrit Sanjivni Vidya, the knowledge to conquer death, given to him by Dhanvantari. After completing their great medical manuscript, Dhanvantari instructed his disciples to spread the knowledge to the world. But Nagendra betrayed them, killing Dhanvantari and Shushrut. Shushrut’s final words were, "Protect the book beyond yourself." Om fled like a frightened child, and when he returned years later, the place was filled with only skeletons.

Rejected by families because he never aged, Om wandered forests for centuries, always guarding the book. Eventually, he sought human connections again, believing the book would be safer if hidden among people.

The Ending

The conclusion of this first part is tense and layered. The true identities of the characters are revealed, splitting them into two opposing groups. Then, two more immortal men arrive — Ashwatthama and Parshuram. Nagendra’s side currently holds the precious book. Parshuram calmly says, "We do not need to find them; they will find us." This sets the stage for a powerful and suspense-filled continuation in the next book.