In this review of "Hindu Love Stories" by Aditi Banerjee, we learn about the author's motivation behind writing the book; and her treatment of her characters. She brings forth the popular tales, as well as some lesser known ones; and shows us that some of the lore known to us as tales of duty and surrender can also be viewed from the Hindu view of love, which is very different from the single-hued romantic love marketed by the West.
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July 18, 2023July 18, 2023BOOK REVIEW
‘The Vow of Parvati’ by Aditi Banerjee: A Review
Rohan Raghav Sharma reviews Aditi Banerjee's book "The Vow of Parvati", and gives us his impression of the retelling as well as the writer's approach towards the different episodes in the life of Devi in her different births and roopas.
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May 12, 2023May 12, 2023BOOK REVIEW
‘The Curse of Gandhari’ by Aditi Banerjee: A Review
Rohan Raghav Sharma reviews Aditi Banerjee's book titled: "The Curse of Gandhari"; and takes us on a journey through the plot, while analysing the construction of the narrative alongwith his understanding of the author's thoughts and approach.
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August 1, 2021August 1, 2021ESSAY
Vedakosha Vibhaaga – Origin, organization and propagation of Vedic knowledge
By: Shashank Poddar
The Vedas and the knowledge contained in them was deciphered by rishis and passed on in the guru-shishya tradition.