{"product_id":"footnotes-to-the-mahabharata","title":"Footnotes To The Mahabharata","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFootnotes to the Mahabharata\u003c\/strong\u003e by K. Srilata is a collection of poems that revisits the Mahabharata through the voices and perspectives of the women whose lives were profoundly shaped by its central male figures. Rather than retelling the epic, the poems examine its familiar characters with fresh insight, asking searching questions about power, responsibility, sacrifice and justice. The result is a thoughtful literary exploration of one of India's most influential epics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing attention to the experiences of mothers, wives, lovers and children, the collection invites readers to reconsider well-known figures such as Arjuna, Krishna, Yudhishtira and Bhishma. Through reflective poetry, K. Srilata explores how individual choices ripple across families and generations, offering new ways of engaging with the Mahabharata.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe poems shift the focus from the celebrated heroes of the Mahabharata to those who lived with the consequences of their actions. By foregrounding women's perspectives, the collection examines questions of dignity, justice, love, sacrifice and moral responsibility, encouraging readers to look beyond traditional interpretations of the epic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of presenting definitive answers, the poems invite reflection on the complexities of familiar characters and their decisions. This distinctive approach creates a dialogue between the ancient text and contemporary readers, highlighting themes that continue to resonate across time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Discover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoems inspired by the Mahabharata from women's perspectives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh reflections on Arjuna, Krishna, Yudhishtira and Bhishma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuestions about power, justice and moral responsibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplorations of sacrifice, grief and personal consequences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA contemporary poetic engagement with a classic Indian epic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThought-provoking interpretations of familiar characters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders of contemporary poetry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose interested in the Mahabharata.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders exploring feminist literary perspectives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents and enthusiasts of Indian literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFootnotes to the Mahabharata\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a compelling poetic reimagining of the epic by centring voices that are often overlooked. K. Srilata's reflective poems encourage readers to engage with the Mahabharata from new perspectives while exploring enduring questions about justice, responsibility and human relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"K. Srilata","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54554018840851,"sku":"BY36.577","price":335.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/4494\/6707\/files\/FootnotestotheMahabharata_1.webp?v=1787818419","url":"https:\/\/booksandyou.in\/products\/footnotes-to-the-mahabharata","provider":"Books and You","version":"1.0","type":"link"}