Read it if…
Thoughtful readers who enjoy mythology used to explore modern questions.
Skip it if…
You prefer fast plots to reflective, idea-driven novels.
Key ideas in 2 minutes
- Endless desire never brings lasting satisfaction.
- Love and selfishness are often tangled together.
- Old stories can answer modern questions.
Our review
A Jnanpith-winning classic of Marathi literature. Through Yayati, Devayani and Sharmishtha, Khandekar explores desire, duty and love.
Rich and reflective – best read slowly, perhaps a few chapters at a time.
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