SITARAM EKNATH

Book Details:

• Publisher: Mehta Publishing House

• Author: Not specified

• Language: Marathi

• Edition: 5th Edition

• ISBN: 9788184983531

• Pages: 136

• Cover: Paperback

• Category: Short Stories

About The Book:

This gripping collection of short stories brings to life the contrast between the noble and the wicked, exemplified by the relationship between Eknathbaba and his son. Eknathbaba, a man of rare nobility, treated his village with the care and love of a father for his child. His dedication to the well-being of others earned him the love and respect of everyone in the village, and his passing left all in mourning.

In stark contrast, his son was a complete antithesis of his father. His character was a confluence of all vices, and he seemed determined to continue his malicious ways. He made life unbearable for everyone around him—harassing women, extorting land, seizing property, and exploiting the villagers with no remorse. His actions were fueled by greed and a lack of morality, and his cruelty was unmatched. Despite the numerous curses he faced from the villagers, he persisted in his evil deeds, shielded by his wealth, power, and connections to political leaders.

However, there is a limit to how much a community can endure. The story delves into the tipping point of the villagers’ patience, questioning how far the son’s actions would go and what consequences would eventually follow. As tensions rise, the villagers find themselves at a crossroads, asking how they could protect their land, their heritage, and their dignity from the wickedness of one man.

This story is a poignant exploration of human nature, power, and the limits of tolerance, offering readers an engaging narrative about the struggle between good and evil.