KUNTI

Details:

• ISBN: 9789386888570

• Edition: 1

• Publishing Year: November 2017

• Pages: 524

• Language: Translated From Gujarati to Marathi

• Category: Fiction

• Publisher: Mehta Publishing House

• Binding: Paperback

Description:

Kunti (Name Changed) is a poignant and powerful story about a woman who defies societal norms and fights for her dignity and motherhood. Born in a traditional family, Kunti is deeply passionate about dance and music, but her father, Dr. Gajendraprasad, strongly disapproves of her hobbies. While he indulges in his own vices, Kunti's life takes a drastic turn when she is exploited by Manibhadra, a compounder working for her father. After falling prey to his manipulation, Kunti finds herself pregnant and abandoned by Manibhadra.

In a desperate attempt to escape her father's wrath, Kunti considers suicide but chooses instead to give life to her child. She finds refuge in a Mahila Ashram, where she meets Harirajswami, a saint who profoundly impacts her life. There, she gives birth to a son, Karna, but the rules of the Ashram dictate that the child be adopted, as he was born out of wedlock.

Despite her resistance, Karna is adopted by a Swedish couple, and Kunti’s world is shattered. Struggling with grief and loss, she begins a journey to find her son. With the help of Harirajswami and others, Kunti travels to Sweden, where she finally meets Karna. However, Karna, now a grown man, has assimilated into Swedish culture and rejects her as his biological mother.

Through heartache, Kunti's search for her son brings unexpected twists as she forms a bond with Karna's wife, Korin, who is of Indian descent. Together, they return to India, and Kunti finds healing in the embrace of her homeland. The novel explores themes of motherhood, sacrifice, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity, culminating in a heartfelt reunion with her family.

A moving and evocative tale, Kunti (Name Changed) portrays a woman's unwavering determination to preserve her identity, her motherhood, and her love for her child despite the many hurdles life throws her way.