Vyavasthani kapaadina Ramudu, B. Vijayabharathi, 270 pp, Rs. 150 \nThe book aims at deconstructing the epic Ramayana, placing it firmly in the struggles that took place over power, land and knowledge in India and the efforts of the ruling classes and castes to use the story towards their end. \nDr. B. Vijayabharathi retired as the director of the Telugu Academy in Hyderabad. She is a prolific writer and commentator.