About the Book: Hounds Of Shiva
As its mahout goaded the mammoth royal elephant to the open space where
Navukkarasu was held, the beast trumpeted in fury, knocking down walls and
ornamental arches in wanton aggression. The earth shook under its tread and the
crowd surged back in fear. Navukkarasu fearlessly stood his ground asserting,
"The Cosmic Dancer who wears a garment of elephant hide will protect me." The
animal charged forward - only to stop short before the saint. In an instant, all
aggression leached out of the beast. As docile as a lamb, the elephant
circumambulated Navukkarasu, clumsily fell to its knees and raised its