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BALAKRISHNA
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Author:
S L Bhyrappa & SANDEEP
BALAKRISHNA
Language:
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‘What is the cow for, if not
for human utility?’ Yangata felt stunned by these words. He had never thought
about the question of whether cattle existed merely for human utility or
whether humans were born for the utility of cattle or whether one is born merely
for another’s utility. Village headman Kalinga Gowda’s grandson, also named
Kalinga, studies agriculture and cattle rearing in the US and returns to his
native village with his American wife, Hilda, to pursue farming. But Hilda’s
modern methods of farming and cattle rearing are at odds with the native
traditional beliefs of the villagers. Her inability to understand local
customs, and her complete unwillingness to adapt to the life here begins a
chain of conflict resulting in an explosive finale. Alone and alienated,
Kalinga has to face the bitter truth of his own actions when his own infant’s
survival is at stake.
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‘What is the cow for, if not
for human utility?’ Yangata felt stunned by these words. He had never thought
about the question of whether cattle existed merely for human utility or
whether humans were born for the utility of cattle or whether one is born merely
for another’s utility. Village headman Kalinga Gowda’s grandson, also named
Kalinga, studies agriculture and cattle rearing in the US and returns to his
native village with his American wife, Hilda, to pursue farming. But Hilda’s
modern methods of farming and cattle rearing are at odds with the native
traditional beliefs of the villagers. Her inability to understand local
customs, and her complete unwillingness to adapt to the life here begins a
chain of conflict resulting in an explosive finale. Alone and alienated,
Kalinga has to face the bitter truth of his own actions when his own infant’s
survival is at stake.
About Author
S L Bhyrappa, the Kannada novelist, is regarded as one of India’s foremost writers. His works are unique in terms of theme, structure and characterisation. Bhyrappa participated in the freedom struggle, but believes that Indian Independence was just a political freedom and that real Independence is the intellectual freedom which is nurtured by the strong foundations laid in the teachings of rich Indian culture and values. Bhyrappa has been honoured with many awards including the ‘Saraswathi Samman’ for Mandra. His novels have been translated into almost all Indian languages. He retired as a Professor of Philosophy from Mysore University and lives in Mysore.
L V Shanthakumari is a life-member of ‘Akhila Karnataka Lekakhiyara Sangha’. Her poems, articles and critical essays are published in Kannada and English magazines and journals. She has translated award winning books to and from Kannada including Bhyrappa’s Mandra (published by Niyogi Books) and Bhitti along with Dr S Ramaswamy. She has authored Yugasaakshi, a critical study on S L Bhyrappa’s novels. --This text refers to the hardcover edition.
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