Kavita Kane Livres

From the bestselling author of Karna's Wife, comes this book about Urmila, Sita's sister and the neglected wife of Lakshman, and one of the most overlooked characters in the Ramayana. As Sita prepares to go into exile, her younger sisters stay back at the doomed palace of Ayodhya, their smiles, hope and joy wiped away in a single stroke. And through the tears and the tragedy one woman of immense strength and conviction stands apart-Urmila, whose husband, Lakshman, has chosen to accompany his brother Ram to the forest rather than stay with his bride. She could have insisted on joining Lakshman, as did Sita with Ram. But she did not. Why did she agree to be left behind in the palace, waiting for her husband for fourteen painfully long years?

Exploring the life of Sarasvati, the goddess of learning, this narrative unveils her story through the perspectives of various celestial beings and mortals. It highlights her unique relationship with Brahma, showcasing their unconventional marriage as a partnership of independent spirits. By bringing forth the voices of lesser-known characters, the book reveals the complexities of Sarasvati's identity, artistry, and significance, challenging traditional myths and offering a fresh understanding of this remarkable goddess.