The Silent Arrow: Cost of Obedience

By Harsha Cheruku

The Silent Arrow: Cost of Obedience

In a world ruled by kings and shaped by warriors, Ekalavya-a gifted young archer-longs for a place among the legendary pupils of Guru Drona. But denied acceptance due to his humble birth, Ekalavya masters archery in solitude, guided only by silent devotion and unseen wisdom. When his extraordinary skill threatens Drona's promise of supremacy to the royal prince Arjuna, Ekalavya must pay a devastating price for his obedience.

Stripped of glory yet strengthened by sacrifice, Ekalavya becomes the Ghost of the Forest-an elusive guardian whose arrows whisper justice from the shadows. But as war engulfs kingdoms and heroes fall, he confronts an inner conflict deeper than battle: what does obedience truly mean when it silences truth? And what is the cost of loyalty in a world that often mistakes power for virtue?

Rich with mythic resonance, introspection, and quiet heroism, The Silent Arrow reimagines the tale of one of Mahabharata's most enigmatic figures-exploring the unseen power of sacrifice, humility, and compassion in a world driven by pride and ambition.

Sometimes, the greatest heroes are those whose stories are told only in whispers.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F7SFXL1G
• ISBN13: 9798281595995
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"