The Sisters of Kashi by Sundari Haran

 The Sisters of Kashi by Sundari Haran

"Sisters of Kashi" by Sundari Haran is a heart-pondering story of the princesses of Kashi. The story is narrated from the perspective of the Kashi princesses. Through the story of these three sisters and how their lives turned upside down on the day of the swayamvar is breathtaking.

Amba's story and how her life gets to ashes in no time just because of Bhishma's arrogance and the thought processes of Ambica and Ambalica lead to depicting varied layers of life. It makes you feel the condition of women though born to a king who has no freedom to choose or decide about their lives.

The book raises the staggering yet important question of dharma vs. humanity, and as the story unfolds, the readers realize dharma in the absence of humanity is self-destructive. The author vividly depicts a male-dominant society that subjugates women's free will, ultimately leading to the destruction of lineage generations down the line.

The book ends with a profound message: a woman carries the next generation in her womb; you cannot force her to carry the seed she doesn't want to, as ultimately what sustains is what she has willingly carried forward, not the one that was forced on her in the name of dharma.

The author has well researched the story and how the events happened. Her clear and evocative narration makes it easy to read and leaves you with many questions to ponder.

Overall, it makes you realize the power of your thoughts and what a woman's rage can do.

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