{"product_id":"satakalu-hardcover","title":"Satakalu | Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSatakalu\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together the poetry of two influential Telugu voices, Baddena and Vemana, whose verses offer different approaches to morality, social observation, reason, and everyday life. Part of the inaugural Ekada Classics series, the collection presents selections associated with the \u003cstrong\u003eSumati Satakam\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eVemana Satakam\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBaddena's aphoristic verses emphasise virtue, humility, compassion, and practical wisdom, while Vemana's poetry uses direct language and earthy imagery to question hypocrisy, blind ritual, social pretence, and inequality. Together, their works present contrasting but complementary strands of Telugu poetic thought.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBaddena's verses are known for expressing moral observations and practical counsel in memorable couplets. His poetry distils reflections on conduct and human behaviour into concise forms associated with the \u003cstrong\u003eSumati Satakam\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVemana approaches poetry with a more questioning and critical voice. His \u003cstrong\u003eVemana Satakam\u003c\/strong\u003e challenges social pretences and unthinking ritual while placing emphasis on reason and equality. His use of everyday imagery gives his observations a direct and accessible character.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSatakalu\u003c\/strong\u003e brings these two traditions together, presenting Telugu poetry as both a source of moral reflection and a medium for questioning social conventions. The collection moves between lyrical expression, philosophical thought, and social critique.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Discover\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBaddena's moral and aphoristic verses from the Sumati Satakam\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReflections on virtue, humility, compassion, and everyday conduct\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVemana's direct and questioning approach to Telugu poetry\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSocial critique addressing hypocrisy, ritual, reason, and equality\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEarthy metaphors and vivid imagery in Vemana's verses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContrasting approaches to morality and social observation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe philosophical and lyrical dimensions of Telugu satakam poetry\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders interested in classical Telugu poetry\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThose exploring Telugu literary and philosophical traditions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders interested in moral and aphoristic poetry\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFans of Baddena and Vemana\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders exploring poetry that combines reflection with social critique\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSatakalu\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together Baddena's moral counsel and Vemana's socially questioning poetry in one collection. Their contrasting voices offer readers perspectives on virtue, compassion, reason, equality, human behaviour, and the role of poetry as both expression and conscience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beddena \u0026 Vemana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67615767920915,"sku":null,"price":470.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/4494\/6707\/files\/Satakalu-1.webp?v=1791223805","url":"https:\/\/booksandyou.in\/products\/satakalu-hardcover","provider":"Books and You","version":"1.0","type":"link"}