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@article{200107,
        author = {Anuj Kumaram and Dr. Mohan Lal Mahto},
        title = {Tradition and Transformation: Humanizing Myth in The Immortals of Meluha},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {12},
        pages = {1469-1473},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=200107},
        abstract = {The Shiva Trilogy by Amish Tripathi is a well-known work of mythological fiction in India. The trilogy is a fictionalized euhemeristic treatment of the Shiva stories. This paper explores how Amish Tripathi, in his novel The Immortals of Meluha, presents a new way of understanding Indian mythology by combining tradition with modern thinking. Instead of showing Lord Shiva as a powerful god from the beginning, the novel presents him as an ordinary human being who becomes great through his actions and moral choices. This approach helps readers connect more easily with the character and understand that greatness is achieved, not given. The paper argues that this humanization of myth is an important transformation of traditional beliefs, where divine figures are brought closer to human reality. At the same time, important traditional ideas like dharma, karma, and duty are still present, but they are explained in a more practical and flexible way rather than as fixed religious rules.
The study further examines how the novel blends ancient traditions with modern ideas such as science, governance, and social responsibility. For example, the concept of Somras in the story shows both the attraction of immortality and its harmful effects, suggesting that not all traditions are perfect and should be questioned. Through this, Amish Tripathi encourages readers to think critically about tradition instead of blindly following it. The paper concludes that The Immortals of Meluha successfully creates a balance between respecting cultural heritage and adapting it for contemporary society.},
        keywords = {Tradition, Transformation, Mythology, Humanization, Dharma, Karma, Modern Interpretation, Cultural Continuity, Rationality, The Immortals of Meluha, Amish Tripathi},
        month = {May},
        }