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Madhavi
The Storyteller in Madhavi recounts an ancient tale from the Mahabharata. Munikumar Galav must fulfil his promise to his guru, Vishwamitra. This is his Duty. Yayati the king-turned-ashramite gives away his daughter Madhavi to Galav in an act of generosity; this is his Duty. And in between these fixed notions of male pride and honour lives Madhavi, treated as a mere pawn in the world of masculine action. Blessed with the ability to regain her youth and virginity at will, and the promise that she will mother great kings, she is a valuable asset to the men who use and control her. Till she walks out on them all, denying them the final satisfaction of controlling her will. Bhisham Sahni is a leading writer in Hindi. He has been Editor of the literary magazine Nai Kahaniyan. Amongst his major works, the novel Tamas, dealing with the Partition experience, won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1975. Alok Bhalla, the translator, is a senior literary editor, who currently teaches at CIEFL, Hyderabad.
Feminine Journeys of the Mahabharata
The Mahabharata preserves powerful journeys of women recognized as the feminine divine and the feminine heroic in the larger culture of India. Each journey upholds the unique aspects of women's life. This book analytically examines the narratives of eleven women from the Mahabharata in the historical context as well as in association with religious and cultural practices. Lavanya Vemsani brings together history, myth, religion, and practice to arrive at a comprehensive understanding of the history of Hindu women, as well as their significance within religious Indian culture. Additionally, Vemsani provides important perspective for understanding the enduring legacy of these women in popular culture and modern society.
The Woman Who Pretended to Be Who She Was
Many cultures have myths about self-imitation, stories about people who pretend to be someone else pretending to be them, in effect masquerading as themselves. This great theme, in literature and in life, tells us that people put on masks to discover who they really are under the masks they usually wear, so that the mask reveals rather than conceals the self beneath the self. In this book, noted scholar of Hinduism and mythology Wendy Doniger offers a cross-cultural exploration of the theme of self-impersonation, whose widespread occurrence argues for both its literary power and its human value. The stories she considers range from ancient Indian literature through medieval European courtly ...
Dance of Shiva & Other Divine Tales
The stories that await you are an exhilarating mix of devotion, history and myths! Dance of Shiva & Other Divine Tales explores the mysteries that lie behind some of our most ancient and revered temples—from Kanyakumari to Kanchipuram. Revealing the legends behind the origins of these temples and the wonders associated with them, these stories will delight anyone fascinated by Indian folklore. These timeless and enchanting stories narrate the triumph of good over evil; they portray god’s compassion towards man; they reveal the miracles worked by devotion. Immensely engaging and magical, the action in these narratives ranges over heaven and earth: Indra is punished for lusting after a sage’s wife; Narada uses his tricks to stop Shiva’s marriage to Parvati; Kannagi’s curse reduces Madurai to ashes; Vishnu saves Gajendran, the elephant, from the crocodile’s clutches … and much more. A collection that is in equal parts enlightening and enthralling.
Blossom in the Blaze
Is There Possibility To Bring About Deep And Abiding Transformation In Human Psyche? Shyamsunder, An Orthodox Man Believing In Traditions, Conventions And Superstitions Acci¬Dentally Faces A Trauma In Relationship With His Wife, Discards 'Self Like A Snake, Emerges A New Man With Sensitivity And Capacity To Face Life And Do The Right Thing.Satya Suffers Ill-Treatment From A Bru¬Tal Father, Runs Away From Home, Has His Own Career, Marries And Has A Family Of Four Children. Suddenly He Realises That He Is Alone, His Wife And Children Do Not Belong To Him, Runs Again, Remarries And Has A Life Of His Own. He Is Not The Product Of Cramming-Oriented Education To Get Destroyed.Anuradha Who Lives ...
I Want To Tell Something
Snehashish Babu has always been proud of his big, happy joint family. His two younger brothers are his pillars. He is there for them through thick and thin and was sure that it is true vice-versa. He hopes to set an example in the modern society that joint families still prevail. It isn't money which keeps a family together but the love, affection, respect and little adjustments here and there that do the magic! Snehashish Babu has always had all those but are his brothers, with their wives willing to do such small sacrifices? Are they willing to adjust a tad-bit for the love and respect of their elder brother?
From West Africa to Washington
Following a rather brutal press conference, African American President of the United States Kwame wonders if he did the right thing in running for office. His opponents had an easy time picking him apart, even though he was new to Washington. They said he spent the taxpayers money in frivolous ways; they said he was overexposed. But he was simply sticking to his election platform. His opponentsand supportersknew who he was when he was elected. Why were they surprised by his actions now that he lived in the White House? That day in his office, Kwame remembers something his mother used to say to him: When you have questions, you must go back to the beginning. So begins Kwames metaphorical jour...
Countless Shining Stars : Anthology of Sparkling Stories from StoryMirror
About the Book: The famous novelist Orhan Pamuk has said – “I read a book one day and my whole life was changed.” StoryMirror has been instrumental in changing the lives of people by providing a unique platform for writers and readers alike. Storytelling or reading stories – transitions one into another realm, to explore various shades of human emotions. Each story teaches us something, makes us ponder and provides an opportunity for some soulful reflection. In this hectic and monotonous life, a storybook can help us dream, make us believe in fairies, keep us lively, give us hope and some stories can even give us the courage to deal with our day-to-day problems. It is rightly said by...
The Queen Spider
Suspects about other sheriff's serect behind this. Plane crashed, survior pregnant woman, hatched infested and spreading. EntireTeam came over to battle war against them until ending after hideous infested invisible behind.
