Reading Mahashweta

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The simplicity of Sudha Murthy is reflected in her language and writings. The novel "Mahashweta" is one among those. The main character Anupama is suffered from a disease called leukoderma. She is depicted as a fascinating character in the first half of the novel. The very typical girl with self-confidence and who has directed Sanskrit plays during her student life and when her in-laws and husband Anand dejected after the affliction of disease.

Basically, the novel projects the social stigma and prejudices associated with leukoderma disease. In a patriarchal society to be born as a girl is a bane besides with disease it is hell. The dejection, social pressure and poverty forced her to contemplate suicide. But despite such odds, her education made her determined to rebuild her life and she moves to Bombay where she finds liberty to live as human, success, respect and the promise of an enduring friendship.

I found this novel as an inspiring story of Anupama. Where she overcomes the betrayal and disappointment in her life. She has become the symbol of empowerment by not being subservient to prejudices and social norms.

If you have read this novel do share your perspectives.

8/4/2022. (Noor)

Comments

  1. jyothi.April 8, 2022 at 10:20 AM

    Hey hi, I haven't read this novel Thank you for sharing, I will read it later.

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  2. Raghv ShetApril 8, 2022 at 10:43 AM

    Im feeling to read after reading your review

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  3. @NoorApril 11, 2022 at 9:15 AM

    Thank you

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