Aatashin

  

• ₹250.00
• by Ashfaq Ahmad  (Author)
• Book: Aatashin
• Paperback: 247 pages
• Publisher: Gradias Publishing House
• Language: Hindi
• ISBN-13: 978-8194871873
• Product Dimensions: 21.59 x 13.97 x 2 cm

A Few Things to Know Before Diving into This Tale... As a reader, it’s essential to prepare yourself for this intricate saga to fully embrace its complexity.  

First, a heads-up: this is a sprawling story, so settle in with patience. I’ll aim to pack as much as possible into each episode, but brace yourself—this epic will likely span over a hundred episodes.  

At its core, *Aatashin* is a grand saga weaving together the worlds of humans and jinn, two realms that may seem distinct and disconnected on the surface but are, in truth, intricately intertwined. The human narrative unfolds in the rugged landscapes of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where you’ll encounter the social fabric of the Pashtun tribes, their internal rivalries, and their mysterious interactions with the jinn. The jinn’s backdrop stretches across the desolate yet vibrant deserts and wildernesses of western Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Syria, and Oman, home to their four distinct sultanates.  

A brief primer on the Pashtuns: they are divided into four major groups—Sarabani, Gharghasht, Kharlani, and Betani—each comprising 18 to 38 tribes and subtribes. According to oral tradition, these groups trace their lineage to the four sons of Qais Abdul Rashid, the ancestral father of all Pashtuns. Over time, these tribes branched into numerous clans. A family unit, called a *kahol*, forms through generations—*zaman* (sons), *imasi* (grandsons), *khwasi* (great-grandsons), and *khwadi* (great-great-grandsons). Multiple *kahols* form a *plarina*, several *plarinas* create a *khel*, and a group of *khels* constitutes a *tahar*, or tribe. This structure matters, as it will weave into the story.  

At the heart of the tale are four families—hailing from the Sadazoi, Hamar, Afridi, and Khasoor tribes—each tied to one of the four Pashtun groups and rooted in the estates of Bagrath, Mahepura, Kanwabil, and Shahelar, nestled between Swat and Upper-Lower Dir. These families are locked in fierce rivalries, where taking a life is trivial, and customs like *ghag* treat women as prizes to be won, a means to elevate one’s *waqar* (honor).  

Similarly, the jinn, though scattered across numerous small settlements, once united under the Great Altoonia Sultanate. A devastating curse fractured it into four territories—Rakhaan, Aramin, Panjsheer, and Qazaar—each now embroiled in internal strife and conflicts with one another. So, who are the jinn? Legends describe them as entities distinct from humans, dwelling in desolate realms and often immersed in worship. Their lives, deaths, and family structures can mirror our own. It’s said that humans, after one to eight thousand years of death, may transform into jinn, existing in a parallel dimension alongside ours—unseen, yet ever-present. Some jinn live among us in human guise, undetected.  

Jinn are broadly categorized into four types. The primary race, *Ifreet*, mirrors human social structures and stars in most jinn-related tales, including this one. The *Marid* are powerful and perilous, capable of flight and often found near water, akin to mythical yakshas. The *Sila* are exclusively female jinn, breathtakingly beautiful and fiercely intelligent, comparable to yakshinis. Lastly, the *Ghoul* are flesh-eating, dangerous beings haunting graveyards, reminiscent of ghouls or pishachas.  

This concept is rooted in Arabic and Islamic traditions, and debates may arise about its truth or superstition. However, this story is crafted purely for entertainment. To truly enjoy *Aatashin*, set aside logic and scientific scrutiny, and immerse yourself in its world for the sake of storytelling.  

At its core, the saga revolves around three love stories entangled in a vast conflict, sparked by a curse. One love story binds two humans, another unites two jinn, and the third—pivotal to the tale—bridges a human and a jinn. This third romance hinges on a prophecy foretelling that the cataclysmic struggles between these two worlds will reach their climax and resolution through it.  

Given the Islamic backdrop, the story will weave in Urdu words, with Hindi translations provided in parentheses for clarity. The title, *Aatashin*, meaning “born of fire,” reflects the jinn’s essence, said to be crafted from smokeless flame. As the jinn are the heart of this tale, the title encapsulates their fiery spirit.  

Prepare to lose yourself in a tale of love, curses, and cosmic battles, where the lines between human and jinn blur, and destinies collide. 

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