Title: Kali Yuga Maha Bharatham: Part 2, Krishna Leela
Author: Phoenix Karthikeya
ISBN: 978-93-7335-731-7
Publisher: Evincepub Publishing
Q1: What inspired you to write Kali Yuga Maha Bharatham – Part 2 after the success of Part 1?
Answer: Part 1 created strong interest, so i released 3 parts at a time
Q2: How did the idea of blending divine mythology with modern storytelling first come to you?
Answer: I felt ancient wisdom fits naturally into today’s challenges.
So combining both worlds felt meaningful and exciting.
Q3: What makes Krishna’s arc the central heart of Part 2?
Answer: Krishna’s journey connects destiny, emotions, and dharma.
His presence guides the story’s deeper message.
Q4: Did you face any creative or emotional challenges while expanding the series?
Answer: Yes, balancing mythological depth with modern clarity was challenging.
But it helped the story evolve naturally.
Q5: How personal is this story for you as the author?
Answer: Very personal, because the characters reflect real-life emotions.
Writing them felt like understanding myself better.
Q6: Part 2 is titled Krishna Leela. What does “Leela” represent in the context of this modern retelling?
Answer: Leela represents the divine play of fate and human choices.
It shows how life unfolds beyond what we control.
Q7: Your story connects childhood memories, present struggles, and mythic layers. How did you balance all three timelines?
Answer: I treated each timeline as a different shade of the same journey.
By linking emotions, the transitions became natural.
Q8: Krishna, Chandini, Gopika, Kali—each character carries emotional complexity. Which character was the hardest to write?
Answer: Krishna was the hardest because his depth needed careful balance.
Showing both his divinity and humanity took time.
Q9: The book moves between love, loss, dharma, and transformation. Which theme do you consider the core of Part 2?
Answer: Karma is the core theme.
Every character’s path is shaped by choices and consequences.
Q10: How much of the narrative is inspired by scripture, and how much is original imagination?
Answer: The roots come from scripture, but the expressions are original.
I blended tradition with fresh interpretations.
