KARUNASHTAK

Details:

• ISBN: 9788184983753

• Edition: 11

• Publishing Year: September 1982

• Pages: 136

• Language: Marathi

• Category: Fiction

• Publisher: Mehta Publishing House

• Binding: Paperback

Description:

This moving story revolves around a family consisting of a strict, authoritative father, a compassionate yet stern mother (referred to as Fauzdar by her husband), and their eight children—six sons and two daughters. The family, once whole, finds itself in turmoil when the home they had cherished burns down, leaving Dada (the father) broken and helpless, ultimately surrendering to death.

In the aftermath, Aai (the mother) is left to care for her children while grappling with grief and loss. Aai, once the strong force in the family, now finds herself isolated and unable to participate in the family’s activities. As she faces the overwhelming challenge of raising her eight children alone, she must navigate each child’s individual struggles, transforming the once orderly life into a series of puzzles that demand her undivided attention, patience, and love.

The story explores the complex emotions and duties of motherhood, with themes of sacrifice, resilience, and unconditional love. Through Aai’s journey, we see how the weight of responsibility becomes both a burden and a reflection of the eternal strength and compassion that women have carried through ages.

The novel is a reflection on the complexities of family life and the silent, often unrecognized struggles that come with nurturing and protecting loved ones.