YASHODA

Book Details

• Publisher: Mehta Publishing House

• Author: [Author not mentioned – please confirm if available]

• Language: Marathi

• Edition: 5th Edition

• Publishing Year: November 2001

• ISBN: 9788184984194

• Pages: 124

• Cover: Paperback

• Category: Short Stories

About the Book

This poignant Marathi short story collection delves deep into the quiet, often unspoken corners of human emotion—loneliness, longing, compassion, and memory. In one of the powerful narratives, a moment of unexpected intimacy between Baisa and Radho becomes the turning point of emotional awakening. As Baisa embraces the child, memories long buried resurface—the scents of the past, symbols of a life steeped in isolation and faded hope.

The aroma isn't merely nostalgic; it's symbolic—a blend of forgotten cloth, damp trunks, and silent attics, carrying the essence of a life untouched by the warmth of maternal love. Baisa, who had never known the delicate touch of a newborn, finds her thoughts drawn out from their dark hiding places and toward a new beginning—a baby’s innocent gaze stirring something profound within her.

Each story in this collection is rich in emotional depth and subtle symbolism, offering readers an introspective journey into the complexities of human experience. Crafted with sensitivity and literary finesse, the stories are bound to resonate with anyone who appreciates reflective, character-driven narratives that linger long after the final page.