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मेरा परिवार
मेरा परिवार महादेवी जी ने कुछ विशिष्ट मानवेतर प्राणियों के प्रति अपनी जिस सहज, सौहार्द और एकांत आत्मीयता की अभिव्यंजना का जो अपूर्व कला-कौशल अपने इन चित्रों में व्यक्त किया है, वह केवल उनकी अपनी ही कला की विशिष्टता की दृष्टि से नहीं वरन् संसार-साहित्य की इस कोटि की कला के समग्र क्षेत्र में भी बेमिसाल और बेजोड़ है। ये कृतियाँ मानवीय भावज्ञता, संवेदना और कलात्मक प्रतिभा के अपूर्व निदर्शन की दृष्टि से शाब्दिक अर्थ में अपूर्व और अद्भुत कलात्मक चमत्कार के नमूने हैं। पशु-पक्षियों के साथ प्रतिदिन के साधारण क्रीड़ा-कौतुक की जमीन पर कवयित्री ने अपने जादुई शिल्प के जो नमूने पाठकों के आगे उपस्थित किये हैं, उनमें स्थूल पार्थिव जीवन को सूक्ष्म आध्यात्मिक संवेदना के स्तर तक उभारकर रख दिया गया है। इन गद्य-चित्रों के पात्र भले ही मानव न हों, पर हैं वे सब मानवीय संवेदना की सूक्ष्मतर अनुभूति से ओत-प्रोत। उन सभी मानवेतर पात्रों की गतिविधि की संचालिका के रूप में महादेवी जी का व्यक्तित्व इन चित्रों में अपनी परिपूर्ण मानवीयता के साथ उभरकर पग-पग पर पाठक की चेतना के अणु-अणु में अपने अमृत-स्पर्श का संचार करता चला जाता है।
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First published January 1, 2008
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Mahadevi Verma
49 books82 followersMahadevi Verma (26 March 1907 – 11 September 1987), also spelled Mahadevi Varma in her English collections, was best known as an outstanding Hindi poet, and was a freedom fighter, woman's activist and educationist from India. She is widely regarded as the "modern Meera".[1] She was a major poet of the Chhayavaad generation, a period of romanticism in Modern Hindi poetry ranging from 1914–1938.[2] With the passage of time, her limited but outstanding prose has been recognised as unique in Hindi literature. She was a prominent poet in Hindi Kavi sammelans (Gatherings of poets).
She was the Principal, and then the Vice-Chancellor of Prayag Mahila Vidyapeeth, a woman's residential college in Allahabad. She was awarded India's highest literary award, for lifetime achievement, the Sahitya Akademi Fellowship in 1979, followed by the Jnanpith Award in 1982.[3] She was the recipient of the Padma Bhushan in 1956[4] and the Padma Vibhushan in 1988, India's third and second highest civilian awards respectively.
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महादेवी वर्मा (२६ मार्च १९०७ — ११ सितंबर १९८७) हिन्दी की सर्वाधिक प्रतिभावान कवयित्रियों में से हैं। वे हिन्दी साहित्य में छायावादी युग के चार प्रमुख स्तंभों[क] में से एक मानी जाती हैं।[1] आधुनिक हिन्दी की सबसे सशक्त कवयित्रियों में से एक होने के कारण उन्हें आधुनिक मीरा के नाम से भी जाना जाता है।[2] कवि निराला ने उन्हें “हिन्दी के विशाल मन्दिर की सरस्वती” भी कहा है।[ख] महादेवी ने स्वतंत्रता के पहले का भारत भी देखा और उसके बाद का भी। वे उन कवियों में से एक हैं जिन्होंने व्यापक समाज में काम करते हुए भारत के भीतर विद्यमान हाहाकार, रुदन को देखा, परखा और करुण होकर अन्धकार को दूर करने वाली दृष्टि देने की कोशिश की।[3] न केवल उनका काव्य बल्कि उनके सामाजसुधार के कार्य और महिलाओं के प्रति चेतना भावना भी इस दृष्टि से प्रभावित रहे। उन्होंने मन की पीड़ा को इतने स्नेह और शृंगार से सजाया कि दीपशिखा में वह जन-जन की पीड़ा के रूप में स्थापित हुई और उसने केवल पाठकों को ही नहीं समीक्षकों को भी गहराई तक प्रभावित किया।[ग]
उन्होंने खड़ी बोली हिन्दी की कविता में उस कोमल शब्दावली का विकास किया जो अभी तक केवल बृजभाषा में ही संभव मानी जाती थी। इसके लिए उन्होंने अपने समय के अनुकूल संस्कृत और बांग्ला के कोमल शब्दों को चुनकर हिन्दी का जामा पहनाया। संगीत की जानकार होने के कारण उनके गीतों का नाद-सौंदर्य और पैनी उक्तियों की व्यंजना शैली अन्यत्र दुर्लभ है। उन्होंने अध्यापन से अपने कार्यजीवन की शुरूआत की और अंतिम समय तक वे प्रयाग महिला विद्यापीठ की प्रधानाचार्या बनी रहीं। उनका बाल-विवाह हुआ परंतु उन्होंने अविवाहित की भांति जीवन-यापन किया। प्रतिभावान कवयित्री और गद्य लेखिका महादेवी वर्मा साहित्य और संगीत में निपुण होने के साथ-साथ[4] कुशल चित्रकार और सृजनात्मक अनुवादक भी थीं। उन्हें हिन्दी साहित्य के सभी महत्त्वपूर्ण पुरस्कार प्राप्त करने का गौरव प्राप्त है। भारत के साहित्य आकाश में महादेवी वर्मा का नाम ध्रुव तारे की भांति प्रकाशमान है। गत शताब्दी की सर्वाधिक लोकप्रिय महिला साहित्यकार के रूप में वे जीवन भर पूजनीय बनी रहीं।[5] वर्ष २००७ उनकी जन्म शताब्दी के रूप में मनाया गया।
She was the Principal, and then the Vice-Chancellor of Prayag Mahila Vidyapeeth, a woman's residential college in Allahabad. She was awarded India's highest literary award, for lifetime achievement, the Sahitya Akademi Fellowship in 1979, followed by the Jnanpith Award in 1982.[3] She was the recipient of the Padma Bhushan in 1956[4] and the Padma Vibhushan in 1988, India's third and second highest civilian awards respectively.
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महादेवी वर्मा (२६ मार्च १९०७ — ११ सितंबर १९८७) हिन्दी की सर्वाधिक प्रतिभावान कवयित्रियों में से हैं। वे हिन्दी साहित्य में छायावादी युग के चार प्रमुख स्तंभों[क] में से एक मानी जाती हैं।[1] आधुनिक हिन्दी की सबसे सशक्त कवयित्रियों में से एक होने के कारण उन्हें आधुनिक मीरा के नाम से भी जाना जाता है।[2] कवि निराला ने उन्हें “हिन्दी के विशाल मन्दिर की सरस्वती” भी कहा है।[ख] महादेवी ने स्वतंत्रता के पहले का भारत भी देखा और उसके बाद का भी। वे उन कवियों में से एक हैं जिन्होंने व्यापक समाज में काम करते हुए भारत के भीतर विद्यमान हाहाकार, रुदन को देखा, परखा और करुण होकर अन्धकार को दूर करने वाली दृष्टि देने की कोशिश की।[3] न केवल उनका काव्य बल्कि उनके सामाजसुधार के कार्य और महिलाओं के प्रति चेतना भावना भी इस दृष्टि से प्रभावित रहे। उन्होंने मन की पीड़ा को इतने स्नेह और शृंगार से सजाया कि दीपशिखा में वह जन-जन की पीड़ा के रूप में स्थापित हुई और उसने केवल पाठकों को ही नहीं समीक्षकों को भी गहराई तक प्रभावित किया।[ग]
उन्होंने खड़ी बोली हिन्दी की कविता में उस कोमल शब्दावली का विकास किया जो अभी तक केवल बृजभाषा में ही संभव मानी जाती थी। इसके लिए उन्होंने अपने समय के अनुकूल संस्कृत और बांग्ला के कोमल शब्दों को चुनकर हिन्दी का जामा पहनाया। संगीत की जानकार होने के कारण उनके गीतों का नाद-सौंदर्य और पैनी उक्तियों की व्यंजना शैली अन्यत्र दुर्लभ है। उन्होंने अध्यापन से अपने कार्यजीवन की शुरूआत की और अंतिम समय तक वे प्रयाग महिला विद्यापीठ की प्रधानाचार्या बनी रहीं। उनका बाल-विवाह हुआ परंतु उन्होंने अविवाहित की भांति जीवन-यापन किया। प्रतिभावान कवयित्री और गद्य लेखिका महादेवी वर्मा साहित्य और संगीत में निपुण होने के साथ-साथ[4] कुशल चित्रकार और सृजनात्मक अनुवादक भी थीं। उन्हें हिन्दी साहित्य के सभी महत्त्वपूर्ण पुरस्कार प्राप्त करने का गौरव प्राप्त है। भारत के साहित्य आकाश में महादेवी वर्मा का नाम ध्रुव तारे की भांति प्रकाशमान है। गत शताब्दी की सर्वाधिक लोकप्रिय महिला साहित्यकार के रूप में वे जीवन भर पूजनीय बनी रहीं।[5] वर्ष २००७ उनकी जन्म शताब्दी के रूप में मनाया गया।
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April 16, 2017
A really small book where authors tells us about her pets and how animals returns your love with their own. This book also reminds me of my school days as few of stories were part of my curriculum.
A lovely read.
A lovely read.
March 20, 2017
This collection of tales is about the authors family which consists of Neelkanth mor, Gillu gilahri, Sona hiran, Durmukh khargosh, Gaura gaay, Neelu kutta, Nikki nevla, Rosie kutiya, Rani horse .... and Himani, Hemant-Basant.. the other pets.
Heart warming tales of the thoughtfulness, love and emotions reciprocated with all thesepets family members. Yes they are all about wild life, but there is a significant difference in each individual story and the nature of every character.
A must read for all pet lovers... Must read even for others!
Heart warming tales of the thoughtfulness, love and emotions reciprocated with all these
A must read for all pet lovers... Must read even for others!
February 10, 2022
Review to come.
May 26, 2014
I would like to be partial to her because she is my favorite writer and the only reason behind my studying Sanskrit. This book is a beautiful sketch of the life of people and animals who she was close to. People who have not read her are definitely missing something.
November 27, 2023
For as long as I can remember, I've always wanted to have a zoo for a house. From nurturing a baby snake in a sack in the garage to stealing rabbits from a farm and saving eels from the cooking pot by keeping them in empty Horlicks jars; the list is endless
I remember weeping copius tears when one of the school dogs caught rabies and passed on. Another time, I missed lunch to dig a grave for a dead sparrow I found on the path. Even this day, nothing gives me more happiness than watching the squirrels run around my balcony.
Nature provides us with the best companions we could ever ask for, loyal and without any expectations. And yet, we look at them as something to be dominated or enslaved. The fact that they don't speak the same language doesn't mean they don't speak at all. We only need to learn the signs.
My Family by Mahadevi Varma (translated by Ruth Vanita) is perfect if you're one who seeks solace in nature. Varma has a way of describing each animal that shows them in individual light, highlighting each of their quirks and personalities.
Her affection for the creatures that comprise her household is very apparent. It's easy to see and believe how they were, in fact, her family, holding the utmost place in her heart.
I wish we could go back to the time when the population boom hadn't happened and the concrete jungle didn't take over. What I'd have given to have a farm with an abundance of animals frolicking around. Or to even take a walk in the woods and to see them in their natural habitat. Alas, that seems like a far-fetched dream.
Thanks to Mahadevi Varma for having written this timeless piece that we can visit another time through these pages at least.
I remember weeping copius tears when one of the school dogs caught rabies and passed on. Another time, I missed lunch to dig a grave for a dead sparrow I found on the path. Even this day, nothing gives me more happiness than watching the squirrels run around my balcony.
Nature provides us with the best companions we could ever ask for, loyal and without any expectations. And yet, we look at them as something to be dominated or enslaved. The fact that they don't speak the same language doesn't mean they don't speak at all. We only need to learn the signs.
My Family by Mahadevi Varma (translated by Ruth Vanita) is perfect if you're one who seeks solace in nature. Varma has a way of describing each animal that shows them in individual light, highlighting each of their quirks and personalities.
Her affection for the creatures that comprise her household is very apparent. It's easy to see and believe how they were, in fact, her family, holding the utmost place in her heart.
I wish we could go back to the time when the population boom hadn't happened and the concrete jungle didn't take over. What I'd have given to have a farm with an abundance of animals frolicking around. Or to even take a walk in the woods and to see them in their natural habitat. Alas, that seems like a far-fetched dream.
Thanks to Mahadevi Varma for having written this timeless piece that we can visit another time through these pages at least.
January 9, 2022
My family by Mahadevi Varma, translated by Ruth Vanita
A beautiful collection which made me relive my Hindi lessons in school and the emotions I felt.
And special mention to Ruth Vanita because the emotions were exactly the same I felt in school.
The tender emotions we feel towards animals is complete and all encompassing. They don’t need to talk like humans their actions and their gentle presence is enough.
I’m glad such a book by Mahadevi Varma ji has been translated . As kids we have learnt about Neelkanth and Gilu but we also meet her other animal companions each of their own individualistic character which shape her thoughts.
Every animal has its own personality akin to humans and a lot to be learnt from - for both love and living our best. A nice introduction by the translator talks about the authors life was far from incomplete it was frequented by animal visitors and encircled by their loveliness.
Reading Neelkanth was hard - this lesson took a long time to complete in school -
We are enamoured by the peacocks beauty and his iridescence and the gentle companionship with his mate Radha. He’s a fierce protector of the aviary but also considerate and protects the small animals . He feels human .
Where there’s human tendencies involved , there is jealousy involved -Khubja comes to play.
Next comes gilu - cute and endearing found under the golden blossoms - here to take your food and your heart .
Again their actions mean a lot - a love undefined by human standards.
Then comes sona the doe , durmukh the rabbit , gaura the cow, Neelu the dog and an assortments of a horse, mongoose and a dog .
The common theme being their funny and endearing actions and the impact they left on her life. Of course the animals involve their own pitfalls and idiosyncrasies.
Like durmukh the rabbit intent on destruction and death.
There’s only lessons to be learnt here- from the past and to the future
However small their existence was their presence is unparalleled. Their deaths imminent and scarring.
Animals are surrounded with boundless love and charming demeanour - it’s not only them but Mahadevi Varma who cares for them in her own ways.
Because it’s her family.
Her childhood to death is filled with only beauty .
Thanks for saving all those animals.
Animals have saved me today. Here and now.
A beautiful collection which made me relive my Hindi lessons in school and the emotions I felt.
And special mention to Ruth Vanita because the emotions were exactly the same I felt in school.
The tender emotions we feel towards animals is complete and all encompassing. They don’t need to talk like humans their actions and their gentle presence is enough.
I’m glad such a book by Mahadevi Varma ji has been translated . As kids we have learnt about Neelkanth and Gilu but we also meet her other animal companions each of their own individualistic character which shape her thoughts.
Every animal has its own personality akin to humans and a lot to be learnt from - for both love and living our best. A nice introduction by the translator talks about the authors life was far from incomplete it was frequented by animal visitors and encircled by their loveliness.
Reading Neelkanth was hard - this lesson took a long time to complete in school -
We are enamoured by the peacocks beauty and his iridescence and the gentle companionship with his mate Radha. He’s a fierce protector of the aviary but also considerate and protects the small animals . He feels human .
Where there’s human tendencies involved , there is jealousy involved -Khubja comes to play.
Next comes gilu - cute and endearing found under the golden blossoms - here to take your food and your heart .
Again their actions mean a lot - a love undefined by human standards.
Then comes sona the doe , durmukh the rabbit , gaura the cow, Neelu the dog and an assortments of a horse, mongoose and a dog .
The common theme being their funny and endearing actions and the impact they left on her life. Of course the animals involve their own pitfalls and idiosyncrasies.
Like durmukh the rabbit intent on destruction and death.
There’s only lessons to be learnt here- from the past and to the future
However small their existence was their presence is unparalleled. Their deaths imminent and scarring.
Animals are surrounded with boundless love and charming demeanour - it’s not only them but Mahadevi Varma who cares for them in her own ways.
Because it’s her family.
Her childhood to death is filled with only beauty .
Thanks for saving all those animals.
Animals have saved me today. Here and now.
August 21, 2020
Mahadevi Verma’s Mera Parivaar, contrary to what its title may lead one to believe, is not about the poet’s human family but about the animals that formed her ‘family’. These are brief essays, each chronicling an animal that became part of her household for some time: whether the fourteen years or so of a dog’s lifetime, or the relatively short span of two years that a squirrel lives. A peacock named Neelkanth, a squirrel named Gillu. A rabbit, a mongoose, a pony, a deer, a dog: these are some of the creatures that Verma writes about in this slim memoir.
Each essay covers the animal’s life, from how it came into Mahadevi Verma’s household, and up to its death—and in between, about the animal’s nature, its interactions with Ms Verma and the others in her household (and her school, which seems to have been contiguous with her household) as well as with the other animals that happened to be in residence at the time.
Ms Verma has a way of describing each animal that brings it forth very vividly. How it looked, of course (the poet in Ms Verma shines through in descriptions like this one, where she describes the heifer Gaura: “… भीतर की लालिमा की झलक देते हुए कमल की दो अधखुली पंखुड़ियों जैसे कान...”), but also in other ways. For instance, a very precise, almost scientific attention to detail comes through when she describes the appearance of the half Alsatian-half Bhutia dog, Neelu.
Ms Verma’s affection for the creatures that formed part of her household is very apparent, perhaps more so when the creature itself seems far from lovable. The courageous peacock Neelkanth, the playful squirrel Gillu or the staunchly loyal dog Neelu come across as easy to like, but when her affection and acceptance is extended to even an unlovable creature like the belligerent, violent rabbit Durmukh, one cannot help respect the author even more.
Mera Parivaar today would come across as dated to many, given the fact that keeping wild animals like peafowl or deer or rabbits is illegal or at least frowned upon. But Ms Verma’s age was a different one, and she does a good job of paying tribute not just to her animal friends, but to that era too. (Incidentally, both the introduction as well as the last chapter of the book hark back to Ms Verma’s childhood, and her interactions with animals at this stage; they were my favourite parts of the book).
Each essay covers the animal’s life, from how it came into Mahadevi Verma’s household, and up to its death—and in between, about the animal’s nature, its interactions with Ms Verma and the others in her household (and her school, which seems to have been contiguous with her household) as well as with the other animals that happened to be in residence at the time.
Ms Verma has a way of describing each animal that brings it forth very vividly. How it looked, of course (the poet in Ms Verma shines through in descriptions like this one, where she describes the heifer Gaura: “… भीतर की लालिमा की झलक देते हुए कमल की दो अधखुली पंखुड़ियों जैसे कान...”), but also in other ways. For instance, a very precise, almost scientific attention to detail comes through when she describes the appearance of the half Alsatian-half Bhutia dog, Neelu.
Ms Verma’s affection for the creatures that formed part of her household is very apparent, perhaps more so when the creature itself seems far from lovable. The courageous peacock Neelkanth, the playful squirrel Gillu or the staunchly loyal dog Neelu come across as easy to like, but when her affection and acceptance is extended to even an unlovable creature like the belligerent, violent rabbit Durmukh, one cannot help respect the author even more.
Mera Parivaar today would come across as dated to many, given the fact that keeping wild animals like peafowl or deer or rabbits is illegal or at least frowned upon. But Ms Verma’s age was a different one, and she does a good job of paying tribute not just to her animal friends, but to that era too. (Incidentally, both the introduction as well as the last chapter of the book hark back to Ms Verma’s childhood, and her interactions with animals at this stage; they were my favourite parts of the book).
September 24, 2020
It is a sub-100 pager book of 7 true stories, but will take you down memory lane of childhood and school days. Gaura, Sona, Gillu were our characters from childhood and even till today the stories are so alive in memory. This is a gentle reminder that good literature never dies. It just gets better and more purposeful with time.
June 11, 2023
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April 20, 2017
The book shows stories about author's animals and pets that were an important part of her life. It shows about her interaction with animals since young age. There are 7 such stories of different animals.
December 19, 2021
Cute, funny, poignant, brilliant.
An account of the pets the author had through her life. Will connect instantaneously with anyone who has had a animal companion. Thoroughly enjoyable.
PS- Hindi can be on the heavier side.
An account of the pets the author had through her life. Will connect instantaneously with anyone who has had a animal companion. Thoroughly enjoyable.
PS- Hindi can be on the heavier side.
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April 18, 2015i like to read all kinds books which has been written by mahadevi varma.
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February 5, 2022
मेरा अपना मानना की कविता लिखने वाले लोग ह्रदय से भी कोमल होते हैं और उनकी एक अपनी दुनिया होती है l वो उनकी बात भी सुन और समझ लेते हैं जो बोल ही नहीं सकत पशुऔर पक्षियों की बात छोड़िये , कवि निर्जीव वस्तुओं की भावनायें भी समझते हैं l कवि होना और कवि मन के साथ कवि होना दो अलग बातें हैं l मैंने ऐसे कविओं को भी देखा है जो खुद को कवि कहते , माफ़ करियेगा घोषणा करते वक़्त अपनी ग्रीवा को इस तरह तानते हैं जैसे तोता अपनी ग्रीवा को तान कर सारस होने को व्याकुल हो l चलिए इधर उधर की बात करने की जगह इस किताब पे आते हैं l महादेवी वर्मा की ये किताब है "मेरा परिवार" l इस किताब में उन्होंने अपने जीवन में आये हुए कुछ पशु और पक्षियों के बारे में लिखा है l इसमें से एक गिल्लू कभी किसी वर्ष हमारी पढाई में भी शामिल थी और उनके लेखन का चमत्कार था की आज भी गिलहरी का मेरे दिल में विशे�� स्थान है l इस किताब में सात अध्याय हैं और हर अध्याय में महादेवी वर्मा हमारा परिचय अपने किसी साथी से करवाती हैं l यहीं हमें वो पता चलता या दीखता है जिसके बारे में मै ऊपर में लिख रहा था l वो दिल से कवि थीं l इतनी अच्छी हिन्दी भी मैंने काफी समय के बाद पढ़ी l आज तो शायद ही कुछ लोग होंगे जो इतना बढ़िया लिख सकें l आप सिर्फ हिन्दी के जादू को महसूस करने के लिये भी इसे पढ़ सकते हैं l और इसे पढ़ सकते हैं , गिल्लू और दुर्मुख को जानने के लिये भी l
October 5, 2020
परिवार शब्द सुनते ही हमारे मन में हमारे माँ पिताजी भाई बहन बेटे बेटी इत्यादि आते हैं। लेकिन जब हमारे पास पशु-पक्षी हों, वे भी परिवार का अभिन्न हिस्सा बन ही जाते हैं। कुछ ऐसा ही परिवार था महादेवी वर्मा जी का, जो भारतवर्ष की सर्वश्रेष्ठ लेखिकाओं में से एक हैं। महादेवी जी ने अपनी बाल्यावस्था के इस पशु परिवार का सुंदर वर्णन किया है। यदि आप सोचते हैं कि पशु-पक्षी कितने प्यारे और सुंदर होते हैं, उन्हें पाल लेना चाहिये; असल में यह इतना सरल नहीं है। और महादेवी जी ने अपने सरल लेखन में यह बखूबी दर्शाया है। उनकी हर कहानी में सुंदरता भी है और ग़म भी। दिल भी है और दिल का टूटना भी। आप पढ़ेंगे, तो कहेंगे और सीखेंगे कि आप इंसानी परिवार से आगे प्राकृतिक परिवार बढ़ाते हैं, उसमें खुशी तो है, मगर दर्द भी। क्योंकि अंततः है यह प्रकृति। और प्रकृति को हम छेड़ेंगे तो परिणाम तो होंगे ही। लेखिका की यादों में खो जाने के लिए और उनकी खुशियों और दुःख को महसूस करने के लिए यह किताब ज़रूर पढ़ें।
With the mere mention of the word family, of course our immediate family comes to the mind. But for the ones who have pets, they indeed become very much a part of the family. Such was the family of the Indian classical author Mahadevi Verma. She has narrated this pet family saga from her childhood times quite gently. If you think that pets are cute, & hence you want them, it's not so simple in reality. And Mrs. Mahadevi has shown this indirectly in her writing. In every story of hers in the book, there is beauty and there is gloom. There is heart and there is heartbreak. Once you read it, you will realize that if you choose to expand your family from human to nature, it does have happiness, but it also has sorrow. Because after all, it's nature in its raw course. And if you disturb the course, there are bound to be repercussions. To lose yourself in the author's memories and to feel her happiness and sadness, please do read this book.
4/5 stars!
With the mere mention of the word family, of course our immediate family comes to the mind. But for the ones who have pets, they indeed become very much a part of the family. Such was the family of the Indian classical author Mahadevi Verma. She has narrated this pet family saga from her childhood times quite gently. If you think that pets are cute, & hence you want them, it's not so simple in reality. And Mrs. Mahadevi has shown this indirectly in her writing. In every story of hers in the book, there is beauty and there is gloom. There is heart and there is heartbreak. Once you read it, you will realize that if you choose to expand your family from human to nature, it does have happiness, but it also has sorrow. Because after all, it's nature in its raw course. And if you disturb the course, there are bound to be repercussions. To lose yourself in the author's memories and to feel her happiness and sadness, please do read this book.
4/5 stars!
June 16, 2022
I had no idea who Mahadevi Verma was. Which shows just how bad my reading is when it comes to translations from Indian languages.
But this is the sweetest book. An animal lover’s delight. I felt the language suffered a bit in the translation, but Mahadevi Verma’s enduring love for animals shines through. What would I not give to a squirrel hop on my shoulders? Or a peacock that dances for me? Such are the whimsical adorable characters that adorn this book.
But this is the sweetest book. An animal lover’s delight. I felt the language suffered a bit in the translation, but Mahadevi Verma’s enduring love for animals shines through. What would I not give to a squirrel hop on my shoulders? Or a peacock that dances for me? Such are the whimsical adorable characters that adorn this book.
December 3, 2018
No one can come closer to Mahadevi Verma in terms of empathy. My love for her writing started when I read about "Bhaktin". Her descriptive writing is so strong that it etches the character in your mind forever.
Mera Parivar is a collection of very short stories and it can be compared with the box of spices, where every spice has its own characteristic and role.
All time favourite.
Mera Parivar is a collection of very short stories and it can be compared with the box of spices, where every spice has its own characteristic and role.
All time favourite.
February 12, 2021
सभी के पढ़ने योग्य छोटी छोटी कहानियां
मैंने बचपन में महादेवी वर्मा की कुछ कहानियां स्कूल में पढ़ी थी। आज इतने वर्षों बाद जब फिर से पढ़ने का मौका मिला तो यह किताब बहुत अच्छी लगी। वह जमाना की कुछ और था, फेसबुक इंस्टाग्राम से दूर, जीवन बड़ा सरल था। सारी कहानियां इतनी इतनी बढ़िया है, की हर किसी को महादेवी जी के समान प्रकृति और पशु पक्षियों के बीच रहने की आस पैदा हो जाएगी।
मैंने बचपन में महादेवी वर्मा की कुछ कहानियां स्कूल में पढ़ी थी। आज इतने वर्षों बाद जब फिर से पढ़ने का मौका मिला तो यह किताब बहुत अच्छी लगी। वह जमाना की कुछ और था, फेसबुक इंस्टाग्राम से दूर, जीवन बड़ा सरल था। सारी कहानियां इतनी इतनी बढ़िया है, की हर किसी को महादेवी जी के समान प्रकृति और पशु पक्षियों के बीच रहने की आस पैदा हो जाएगी।
October 19, 2019
'मेरा परिवार' की कथाएं यों तो सच घटनायें हैं पर वो कल्पना के इतने समीप हैं कि उनपर भरोसा करना कठिन हो जाता है. ये कहानियाँ इतनी सुन्दर ढंग से लिखी गई हैं कि पाठक प्रत्येक पंक्ति को ना केवल पढ़ता है बल्कि लेखक के साथ ही जीता चलता है.
August 10, 2017
The book is good but kind of sad, I cant handle loosing so many pets.
January 31, 2019
संवेदना से ओत प्रोत...बचपन और प्रेम की ऐसी छटा कहीं और मिलना मुश्किल है।
December 24, 2020
A very good book
February 23, 2023
Excellent
बच्चों और पालतू पशु पक्षियों के बीच विकसित संवेदनाओं, समझ बूझ और स्नेह का अनोखा तथा मर्मस्पर्शी चित्रण!
अवश्य पदनीय।
बच्चों और पालतू पशु पक्षियों के बीच विकसित संवेदनाओं, समझ बूझ और स्नेह का अनोखा तथा मर्मस्पर्शी चित्रण!
अवश्य पदनीय।
January 6, 2025
Extraordinary and emotional
August 31, 2025
Absolutely amazing collection of short stories. The author efficiently showcases the bond between humans and pet animals.
November 4, 2018
हमें हिंदी में लिखने कि ज्यादा आदत नहीं है और न ही हिन्दी इतना पढ ही पाते हैं कि यहाँ पर कुछ अच्छा लिख भी पाऐं, पर हाँ हमारी पूरी कोशिश रहेगी कि हम कवित्री
February 21, 2021
The book reveals stories of the animals and pets of the author that were an integral part of her life. It reveals of her interaction with animals from a very young age. There are seven such tales about different animals.
November 9, 2021
This is memoir is translated from Hindi. Easy and quick read. The book is well translated. Book talks about the pets and other animals that were given shelter in the house of the Hindi Literary and Award winner Mahadevi Verma.
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May 21, 2015one should not miss to read such books.
November 20, 2015
One of the best books I have ever read....
April 24, 2016
a very nice book about family
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