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Ratings: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Genre: Sri Lankan History, Alternative History, Culture, Non-fiction

Book Review:
''The Story of the Land of the Sinhalese (Helese)'' by Ariesen Ahubudu is a fascinating and provocative work that presents an alternative perspective on Sri Lankan history. The author, who claims to have gained his knowledge through extra-sensory perception and the tradition of the Hela Maha Rishis, presents a sweeping narrative of the Hela (Sinhalese) people and their ancient civilization.

The book proposes that the Hela Asura Empire existed 11,000 years ago and extended across a vast geographical area, from South America to the Pacific, encompassing North Africa, the Mediterranean, Persia, India, and Southeast Asia. This ambitious historical framework challenges conventional academic views and presents a unique vision of Sri Lanka's place in world history.

As Dr. Suriya Gunasekera writes in the foreword: ''Western Anthropologists have now identified the Geographical distribution of the Hela Asura Empire built up 11,000 years ago. It spread from West to East from South America to the Ramanaka region (Presently Fiji) passing North Africa and the Mediterranean region through Persia, India and beyond sinhapura (Singapore).''

This book is recommended for those interested in alternative historical narratives, Sri Lankan cultural identity, and the mystical traditions of the region. It is a thought-provoking read that challenges conventional historical thinking.