Menaka Choice Kavita Kane 9788129137333 Books
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Born during the churning of the ocean, Menaka is the most beautiful of all the apsaras in the world, with quick intelligence and innate talent. However, she craves for the one thing she can never have-family. Elsewhere, after severe austerities, a man, now blessed with the name Vishwamitra, challenges the gods and dares to create another heaven. Fearing his growing powers, Indra, the king of gods, decides to put a stop to his ambitions by making Menaka seduce him. What will happen when Menaka and Vishwamitra meet each other? Will Menaka finally find what she really wished for? Or will she again be forced to surrender to her destiny? Find out in this fascinating portrait of one of the most enduring mythological figures.
Menaka Choice Kavita Kane 9788129137333 Books
Kavita Kane is stellar at giving life to the female characters of Hindu mythology that have been cast aside in favor of the male characters that dominate. In "Menaka's Choice", we learn that all that glitters is not necessarily gold. Menaka is the most beautiful and desired of the asparas, and is a prize for Indra, the ruling god. She has everything she could ever want, except for one thing. She cannot fall in love and give birth to a child. However, she does just this, and in turn loses her lover and her child in the most callous way possible. What follows is a tale of tragedy as Menaka is used as a tool to Indra's own ends. You will end up admiring Menaka as a wronged heroine. A great read. If you love this book, I would encourage you to read "Sita's Sister" and "Lanka's Princess." Eagerly awaiting Kane's next work.Product details
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Menaka Choice Kavita Kane 9788129137333 Books Reviews
Amazingly well written book. It humanises the story of Menaka and the sage viswamitra.
With her stories mostly having mythological women as her subjects, Kavita Kane has done it again....taken one less significant character from the larger than life mythological stories and woven a delicate story bringing the character centre-stage.
Menaka, according to stories, was just one of the most beautiful 'Apsara' a pawn in Indra's scheme, sent from heaven to disturb Rishi Vishwamitra’s penance and prevent him from becoming more powerful than the devas in heaven.
But author Kavita Kane has given Menaka a personality. She becomes not just a beautiful sensuous nymphet meant as diversion or for physical gratification but also a woman with a ticking brain; she is aware of circumstances, she thinks and decides her own course of action. It is her story; of how she dares to take a path of love and loyalty, of how a game of deceit becomes her truth, of speaking her mind and standing up against wrong, of how her love is destroyed by the conniving Indra not once but twice, of her decision to sacrifice her happiness for the greater good of her children and her husband, of her desperation to reunite with estranged family, of her silently bearing the pain...
Since forever, men in Indian society have been given a status equal to God...infallible! Rishis like Vishwamitra leading a ascetic life have been revered and depicted as above all mortal insecurities. But the author has shown the human side of Vishwamitra. Known for his volatile quick temper and placing a curse on whoever dared to cause trouble in his prayers, Vishwamitra is absolutely besotted by charms of Menaka and gives in to his carnal desires like any other man and seeks pleasure in the arms of the woman. He finds much satisfaction and comfort in leading a householder till Menaka pushes him away so he could reach a higher goal.
The lucid description of Menaka's charm and beauty is very attractive and made me wish to see this lovely damsel in flesh. Kavita Kane has described the romantic and amorous episodes between the sage and celestial nymph with such artistic beauty that nowhere it seems either out of place or vulgar...it gives you goose pimples instead... it is almost delicious to read.
'All is well that ends well' and Menaka stands vindicated of her guilt of deviating the great sage from his path of attaining highest wisdom, her children have no ill feeling towards her, her sacrifice is recognised and held honourable by her husband, Vishwamitra and Indra learns a lesson of humility.
This book is as delightful to read as 'Sita's Sister' with easy syrupy language. Read it for that relaxed feeling and easy joy.
terrible writing
Loved the concept, but the writing could do with tighter editing and less repetition. Also might be hard for those that do not know the stories in Indian mythology or Pantheon to quite follow the characters or assumptions.
very very good book
. really enjoyed it. keep up great writing Ms. Kavita
Kavita Kane is stellar at giving life to the female characters of Hindu mythology that have been cast aside in favor of the male characters that dominate. In "Menaka's Choice", we learn that all that glitters is not necessarily gold. Menaka is the most beautiful and desired of the asparas, and is a prize for Indra, the ruling god. She has everything she could ever want, except for one thing. She cannot fall in love and give birth to a child. However, she does just this, and in turn loses her lover and her child in the most callous way possible. What follows is a tale of tragedy as Menaka is used as a tool to Indra's own ends. You will end up admiring Menaka as a wronged heroine. A great read. If you love this book, I would encourage you to read "Sita's Sister" and "Lanka's Princess." Eagerly awaiting Kane's next work.
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