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BOONS & CURSES: Legends of the Mythological Mother
by Yugal Joshi
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AuthorYugal Joshi
PublisherRUPA PUBLICATIONS
Synopsis" It is said that Kunti fulfilled her desires and ambitions through her sons, the Pandavas, resulting
in the bloodbath in Kurukshetra. And once the truth struck her she sought help from Krishna to
get rid of her guilt. Krishna became Kunti’s moral guardian, a conversation began, from which
emerged fascinating tales of women in mythology.
In this brilliant retelling, Kunti is placed at the central of the novel and running parallel to her
universe are the stories of Aditi and Diti, the primordial mothers, the rebellious Soorpanakha, the
independent Sanjana and Tara, trendsetters such as Anusuya, intrigues of Kaikeyee and Kaikasi,
the helpless Gandhari, the self-sacrificing Devaki’s and the selfless Yashoda. These are the stories of
resolve, exploits, revenge, sacrifice and affection—taken together they give us a deeper understanding
of the legendary women in India."
