KHUSHKHAREDI

📘 Book Details

• Publisher: Mehta Publishing House

• Language: Marathi

• Edition: 8th Edition

• Year of Publication: August 1974

• ISBN: 9788184981247

• Pages: 116

• Cover: Paperback

• Category: Short Stories

📝 About The Book

"Swalpaviram" is a gripping Marathi short story collection that dives deep into the intricacies of human nature, social customs, and the conflicts that arise from them. The title, which translates to "something sold and bought simultaneously without any compulsion or obligation", hints at the moral and emotional complexities explored in the stories.

One of the central narratives of this collection involves Babu, a man who falls deeper into debt and faces an unusual solution proposed by his village's elders. Babu owes a debt of ten thousand rupees to Tavanappa and, unable to repay it, agrees to a unique deal: Tavanappa will take ownership of Babu’s hotel ‘Swalpaviram’ in exchange for a payment of two thousand rupees. Babu detaches himself from the hotel and starts over, opening a new establishment nearby. However, as time passes, Tavanappa begins to reconsider the agreement, eventually coming to believe that he now owns everything associated with the hotel, including the beautiful woman who had been part of the business.

The story explores themes of ownership, responsibility, and human desires, presenting a powerful commentary on the complexities of social agreements and human relationships. The characters’ personal journeys, intertwined with their moral dilemmas, bring the narrative to life in a way that will resonate with readers who appreciate insightful, thought-provoking storytelling.