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Ahalya
- The Sati Series
- Narrated by: Vasundhara Bose
- Length: 3 hrs and 50 mins
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Publisher's Summary
It is known that Ahalya was cursed by her husband, Gautam, for indulging in a physical relationship with Indra. But is there another story to Ahalya's truth? Who was Indra anyway? A king? A lover? A philanderer? The first book of the Sati series, Ahalya hinges on these core questions, narrating the course of her life, from innocence to infidelity.
In the Sati series, Koral Dasgupta explores the lives of the Pancha Kanyas from Indian mythology, all of whom had partners other than their husbands and yet are revered as the most enlightened women, whose purity of mind precedes over the purity of body. The five books of the Sati series reinvent these women and their men, in the modern context with a feminist consciousness.
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- Jagriti Mishra
- 04-05-23
Its a good book, must listen
The last few chapters were so captivating, the entire story is very written in a beautiful fashion. In a form in which I never heard before... really beautifully written book.
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- Sanjay
- 01-06-23
A good read
I always wanted to know Ahalya's Pov. This book tells her story beautifully. Looking forward to reading the next ones.
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- Saloni
- 06-04-23
Beautifully Written and Narrated
I loved the book and the audio too. can't wait to read the next.
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- Bhavya
- 25-07-23
Powerful and engaging
Wonderful book that directly connects with the heart. Thank you Koral Dasgupta for giving a much needed, powerful voice to Ahalya.
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- Anonymous User
- 30-07-24
Beautiful Story & Narration
Beautifully written & narrated! So glad I came across it. Hooked me from the first word
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- 19-05-23
I wouldn't call it retelling...it is true telling
I love how the author portrayed the characters bonding between each other and themselves. The feelings which we feel so humane (irrelevant) and yet so intertwined and necessary.
I was unable to understand few concepts here and there, wish they were more elaborated.
But overall, this is the best and unexpected underlying part of the great epic.
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- Anjali Panikar
- 22-06-23
Poetic, and Interpretative
A beautiful and poetic narration of the story of Ahalya... One in which (unknowingly) she explores her sensuality with Indra in the guise of her husband, a husband who fails because of his withdrawal from his physicality, to be a husband to his wife.
The author makes no judgements, but leaves the interpretation of this story to the reader... This story though mythological, has been woven with such dexterity by the author, that it shines a light on the perceptions of what a woman is entitled to in the context of the modern world as well...
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- Suniti
- 25-02-23
Very engaging
Loved the story and narration. Also the interpretation of Indra is very different. Highly recommended.
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- Abhinav
- 27-03-23
Thought provoking
The story of Ahalya is beautifully crafted. It is engaging and takes you to early yugs of Indian mythology.
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- Dr Narendra Mohta
- 15-02-23
Sensitive Liberal Tender
My complements to the author Koral Dasgupta for presenting the story & introducing readers to the heart & emotions of women. Read & enjoy!
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