Krishna, the eternal lover, is believed to have charmed the heart of every woman he came across, and his marriage with 16,100 women is the stuff of numerous ballads that have enthralled us over ages. But who amongst them all did Krishna love? Who ruled his heart and influenced his life? Not one, but there were eight women whom Krishna married solely on the basis of mutual love and respect. Each of these wives—the Ashtabharyas—contributed to making Krishna what he was. While their names figure in the text of the great epic Mahabharata, not much has been discussed about them. Who are these women, and what was that special ‘something’ in each of them that won Krishna over? What were each of those relationships like? Radha Viswanath delves deep into the great Hindu epics, puranas, and other ancient texts, weaving nuggets of information with rich imagination to give us a fascinating picture of Krishna’s life with these eight extraordinary women.
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ISBN13: 9789353046118
RUPA PUBLICATIONS INDIA PVT LTD, 2018
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Benjana
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December 12, 2024
This book offers valuable insights into the life of Krishna. However, while it met my expectations in terms of content, the writing style felt average. The book is relatively short, and I felt that a longer, more detailed exploration—especially about each of Krishna's wives—would have provided more depth to their story. The story seemed rushed, with important events like the marriages being described briefly and then quickly concluded. I felt like something was missing that kept the book from being truly captivating. Nonetheless, I found it admirable that the author chose to focus on this less-explored aspect of Krishna's life, which isn’t commonly highlighted in other books, series, or movies. It felt like a fresh perspective on a part of the story that deserves more attention.Also, the lack of a glossary or key words section made it less accessible for readers to understand the meaning of Sanskrit words. Overall, while I appreciated the knowledge it provided, I liked the book a lot.