Mayajal

Author: Chhandasi Bandyopadhyay

Book Details:

• Genre: Novel (Upanyas)
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9789350405833
• Pages: 192
• Weight: 311 grams

📖 Synopsis:
Nayanika, consumed by an intense and overwhelming love, faces Indranil’s rejection. Seeking freedom from her obsessive passion, Indranil distances himself, leaving Nayanika in deep despair. Heartbroken, she leaves Melbourne and seeks solace in Haridwar, under the loving care of her maternal grandmother.

In Haridwar, she is exposed to the harsh realities of life—the struggles of the underprivileged, their suffering, and their endless battles with poverty. Amidst this, she encounters Suraj and Maya, two individuals who guide her towards a new perspective on love and life.

💫 As she embarks on this journey, her perception of love transforms—from a painful, consuming force to one that is selfless, patient, and deeply compassionate. In this spiritual awakening, Nayanika discovers a love that is liberating rather than binding.

🔹 A novel that beautifully explores the evolution of love—from passion to sacrifice, from attachment to transcendence.

About the Author:

📖 Chhandasi Bandyopadhyay was born in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, and spent her childhood and student years in Allahabad. After marriage, she settled in Australia, where she has been residing for nearly four decades.

🏫 Academic & Professional Background:

• M.A. in English Literature from Allahabad University
• Diploma in Computer Science from Monash University, Australia
• Worked at Victoria Archaeological Survey and Swinburne University in Melbourne in administration and teaching

🖊️ Writing Career & Interests:
Her works have been published in Desh, Sananda, Sharadiya Anandabazar Patrika, Nabakallol, Bartaman, and various other magazines.

📚 Apart from writing, she is passionate about reading, traveling, and creating reading materials for children growing up in foreign cultures. Web publishing is also one of her key interests.