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RUKMINI KRISHNA’S WIFE (PB)
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SAISWAROOPA IYER
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Part history, part legend,
part sacred lore, Rukmini will leave the readers spellbound Rukmini nodded
with a confident smile. ‘Trust me, Acharya. In addition to the mayhem I
fought against in my own family, I also fought against the fear of
uncertainties that would envelope My life, if, all gods willing, I wed
Krishna. I am no stranger to the fact that life would become only more
challenging at Dwaraka.’ a princess. A lover. A goddess an overreaching
emperor thought he would use her as a pawn. Her eldest brother became a tool
of her enemy. In her own family, she had none to call her own. But Rukmini,
the princess of Vidarbha, made a choice. She would not bow down to
patriarchy. The story of Rukmini is often overshadowed by the glorious
exploits of her charismatic husband, Krishna vaasudeva. For the very first
time, this novel gives Rukmini her due. It portrays the life of the feisty
bride who made bold choices not only while eloping with her beloved but all
through her life to become a resplendent goddess, a fitting partner to the
most beloved God of the land.
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Part history, part legend,
part sacred lore, Rukmini will leave the readers spellbound Rukmini nodded
with a confident smile. ‘Trust me, Acharya. In addition to the mayhem I
fought against in my own family, I also fought against the fear of
uncertainties that would envelope My life, if, all gods willing, I wed
Krishna. I am no stranger to the fact that life would become only more
challenging at Dwaraka.’ a princess. A lover. A goddess an overreaching
emperor thought he would use her as a pawn. Her eldest brother became a tool
of her enemy. In her own family, she had none to call her own. But Rukmini,
the princess of Vidarbha, made a choice. She would not bow down to
patriarchy. The story of Rukmini is often overshadowed by the glorious
exploits of her charismatic husband, Krishna vaasudeva. For the very first
time, this novel gives Rukmini her due. It portrays the life of the feisty
bride who made bold choices not only while eloping with her beloved but all
through her life to become a resplendent goddess, a fitting partner to the
most beloved God of the land.
Vineet Kumar Singh –
First of all, I bow to Devi Rukmini.
सात समुंद की मसि करौं, लेखनि सब बनराइ।
धरनी सब कागद करौं, (तऊ) हरि गुन लिखा न जाइ॥
It is always difficult to write a book on our God/Goddess. Because there is so much about them that an author finds it difficult what to keep in book and what not. A book on life of Devi Rukmini. I think that she should be role model of modern feminists, who in spite of all odds chose to marry her own will, presented herself in court proceedings, led campaigns to protect the honour of women, strength of Bhagvan Krishna, took active part in administration of state, always stood for dharma. There is so much about her that modern feminists should aspire for.
Although I prefer to read dharmic books in original form (as translation), because most of the writers take too much liberty and add their imaginations in such a way that they reach far from originality. But reading Saiswaroopa Iyer was like I was reading it in original form.
As the author has said that she has taken some liberty, but the balance is so perfect that her imagination never goes too far from originality. After reading the book, I can say that author is well versed in dharmic books which reflects in this book also. An enjoyful reading. Thanks to Saiswaroopa Iyer.