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I give this book 3.5 Stars.
The narrative of the story is what makes this worth visiting. Most ancient stories from India were told orally and especially, tales like this were meant to provoke a debate. The author of the story composed them to a start conversation about ethics with the existing caste system(unfortunately, it was only limited to priest, warrior and merchant class), gender roles and society. Some of the stories are outright sexist but in today's world, these are good stories to understand why there existed this discrimination.
I'll conclude my review with the stories that struck a nerve with me.
1. Frame Story
2. Of the bride who switched heads
3. Of Madanasena who kept her vows
4. Of the royal priest who lost all
5. Who is prince Haridatta's real father?
Regards,
Vinay
The narrative of the story is what makes this worth visiting. Most ancient stories from India were told orally and especially, tales like this were meant to provoke a debate. The author of the story composed them to a start conversation about ethics with the existing caste system(unfortunately, it was only limited to priest, warrior and merchant class), gender roles and society. Some of the stories are outright sexist but in today's world, these are good stories to understand why there existed this discrimination.
I'll conclude my review with the stories that struck a nerve with me.
1. Frame Story
2. Of the bride who switched heads
3. Of Madanasena who kept her vows
4. Of the royal priest who lost all
5. Who is prince Haridatta's real father?
Regards,
Vinay
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