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Siya In Exile
Siya in Exile is inspired by real-life incidents weaved into fiction. The book sensitively dives into the lives of working women and their place in the family and society. Women who support their families financially are often blamed and degraded by their loved ones. Siya in Exile questions the double standards of the society on terms like whore, slut, adultery, infidelity and continuous scanning of working women by colleagues and society. Women, who have the ability to change the lives of other people, at times fail to work on their own relationships due to different pressures, mostly psychological.
In a society where the ideal pair is Ram and Seeta, husbands are projected as Ram and wives are expected to be as sacrificing and compromising as Devi Seeta. What if the husband turns out to be a Raavan instead of Ram and tortures Seeta? Why is it so acceptable for people including that woman? Why is she expected to keep quiet and act happy in front of the society? Why should she be blamed to voice her unhappiness? Why shouldn’t a Seeta break free from this imposed exile full of compromises and live her life with dignity?
The protagonist, Siya is an inspiration in every manner for people around her. She is a saviour of the needy and weak, the irony is that Siya herself is a victim of domestic violence and marital rape. Her values, at times, pull her back while her progressive approach inspires her to fight back.
Seeta in Satyuga suffered when a man pointed a finger on her character and Lord Ram, the Maryada Purushottam left her to suffer again in an extended exile when she was pregnant and needed him the most. In Kalyuga, Siya has someone by her side to help her choose and change the fate. Will the exile of this Siya get over?
In a society where the ideal pair is Ram and Seeta, husbands are projected as Ram and wives are expected to be as sacrificing and compromising as Devi Seeta. What if the husband turns out to be a Raavan instead of Ram and tortures Seeta? Why is it so acceptable for people including that woman? Why is she expected to keep quiet and act happy in front of the society? Why should she be blamed to voice her unhappiness? Why shouldn’t a Seeta break free from this imposed exile full of compromises and live her life with dignity?
The protagonist, Siya is an inspiration in every manner for people around her. She is a saviour of the needy and weak, the irony is that Siya herself is a victim of domestic violence and marital rape. Her values, at times, pull her back while her progressive approach inspires her to fight back.
Seeta in Satyuga suffered when a man pointed a finger on her character and Lord Ram, the Maryada Purushottam left her to suffer again in an extended exile when she was pregnant and needed him the most. In Kalyuga, Siya has someone by her side to help her choose and change the fate. Will the exile of this Siya get over?
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Published February 11, 2018
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January 17, 2021
"प्यार निस्वार्थ होता है
जबकि रिश्ते
निभाये जाने के मोहताज
होते है ।"
I just got my hands over a siya in exile... No...No... I'm not talking about any particular person... It's a title of a book written by @vineetaasthana . And @hind.yugm is already known for publishing books which are written by rising talented writers ..
So , siya in exile is story of love, betrayal, suspicion, care and many more.... Story starts with a girl who just had sex with her boyfriend and we're thinking that is it all about sex..?? If it's not then why we can't just go to the park with gripping hands tightly. It's also love....
Then story begins... Main characters of the entire books are Abhigyan, Siya.. there are many more...But mostly this story revolves around them... Abhigyan is a foreigner working in company on his moods. He is talkative and handsome.. he's crush if many girls in office...
Siya is a married woman with two children and a businessman husband.. who has not plenty of money but still she is working to keep her values... She is the boss of whole office.. she was so beautiful that she didn't looked like a mother of 2 children..
Siya has a bad image because people thinks that if a woman is successful in any business or work .. she must have chosen a shortcut ( here shortcut means that she must have compromised)..
So now.. whole book is based on these two guys... As I told book starts with a girl with a thought ...
It's enough for introduction. And for the rest of it... You MUST READ whole book..
Thing I like in this book is the description of the situation of siya... I mean how philosophical things are written in a great way... A great applause for that one.. I also read one book based on this concept but with different story... And only woman can write books on a topic like this...
Go to amazon and grab your copy today... All ladies will like this book.. (and many male too... ) Ending of the book is good one..
जबकि रिश्ते
निभाये जाने के मोहताज
होते है ।"
I just got my hands over a siya in exile... No...No... I'm not talking about any particular person... It's a title of a book written by @vineetaasthana . And @hind.yugm is already known for publishing books which are written by rising talented writers ..
So , siya in exile is story of love, betrayal, suspicion, care and many more.... Story starts with a girl who just had sex with her boyfriend and we're thinking that is it all about sex..?? If it's not then why we can't just go to the park with gripping hands tightly. It's also love....
Then story begins... Main characters of the entire books are Abhigyan, Siya.. there are many more...But mostly this story revolves around them... Abhigyan is a foreigner working in company on his moods. He is talkative and handsome.. he's crush if many girls in office...
Siya is a married woman with two children and a businessman husband.. who has not plenty of money but still she is working to keep her values... She is the boss of whole office.. she was so beautiful that she didn't looked like a mother of 2 children..
Siya has a bad image because people thinks that if a woman is successful in any business or work .. she must have chosen a shortcut ( here shortcut means that she must have compromised)..
So now.. whole book is based on these two guys... As I told book starts with a girl with a thought ...
It's enough for introduction. And for the rest of it... You MUST READ whole book..
Thing I like in this book is the description of the situation of siya... I mean how philosophical things are written in a great way... A great applause for that one.. I also read one book based on this concept but with different story... And only woman can write books on a topic like this...
Go to amazon and grab your copy today... All ladies will like this book.. (and many male too... ) Ending of the book is good one..
July 5, 2021
📙 Book: Behaya । बेहया | Siya in Exile
Author: Vineeta Asthana (@vineetaasthana)
यह तो सच है की हमारे समाज में महिलाओं को पुरुषों से बहुत ही कम आंका जाता है. ये हमारे समाज की विकृत मानसिकता है की बचपन से ही महिलाओं और पुरुषों में बहुत अंतर किया जाता है. जहाँ पुरुषों को बचपन से छूट दी जाती है अपने मन मुताबिक करने की वही महिलाओं के लिए पहले से ही नियम बने हुए है.
हमारे समाज में आज भी महिलाएं पारिवारिक उत्पीड़न का शिकार है, कुछ टूट कर अपनी ज़िंदगी से मुक्त हो जाती है तो कुछ इसे अपना भाग्य मान कर उत्पीड़न उमर भर सहन करती है. सिया जो इस कहानी की मुख्य पात्र है वो भी अपने पति यश के उत्पीड़न का शिकार है. यश सिया को तरह तरह की यातनाएं देता है फिर चाहे वो शारीरिक हो या मानसिक. यश ऐसा क्यूँ करता है ये जानने के लिए आप इस पुस्तक को ज़रूर पढ़े. बहरहाल जैसे जैसे कहानी आगे बढ़ती है सिया जो की एक कामयाब महिला है उसके ऑफिस में अभिज्ञान नाम का प्लेबाय उसकी ज़िंदगी मे आता है. कैसे उन दोनो के बीच प्लेटोनिक रिश्ता पनपता है ये पढ़ना बहुत ही रोमांचक है इस पुस्तक में.
बहुत तरह की बातों पर ये पुस्तक रोशनी डालती है जो आपको हर संदर्भ में सोचने पर मजबूर कर देगी.
यश ने सिया को सज़ा देने के लिए हिंसक सेक्स का सहारा लिया जो की यश या उसके जैसे बीमार लोगों की मानसिकता को दर्शाता है. सिया और उसके जैसे महिलाओं के पास इस तरह के शादी के रिश्ते से निकलना मुश्किल होता है, कभी कभी अपने परिवार की वजह से, कभी अपनी संतान की वजह से ऐसे में वह बस इंतजार करती है की कब उनकी संतान बड़ी हो और इस काबिल बने की उनका ये वनवास ख़तम हो यश या उस जैसे रावण से छुटकारा मिले.
इस विषय पर पूरी किताब लिखी जा सकती है लेकिन मैं बस ये कहना चाहूँगा की लेखिका द्वारा लिखी गयी बेहतरीन कहानी है जो हमारे समाज में हो रहे महिलाओं के प्रति लोगों का नज़रिया बताती है फिर वो महिला कितनी ही कामयाब भी क्यूँ ना हो.
Author: Vineeta Asthana (@vineetaasthana)
यह तो सच है की हमारे समाज में महिलाओं को पुरुषों से बहुत ही कम आंका जाता है. ये हमारे समाज की विकृत मानसिकता है की बचपन से ही महिलाओं और पुरुषों में बहुत अंतर किया जाता है. जहाँ पुरुषों को बचपन से छूट दी जाती है अपने मन मुताबिक करने की वही महिलाओं के लिए पहले से ही नियम बने हुए है.
हमारे समाज में आज भी महिलाएं पारिवारिक उत्पीड़न का शिकार है, कुछ टूट कर अपनी ज़िंदगी से मुक्त हो जाती है तो कुछ इसे अपना भाग्य मान कर उत्पीड़न उमर भर सहन करती है. सिया जो इस कहानी की मुख्य पात्र है वो भी अपने पति यश के उत्पीड़न का शिकार है. यश सिया को तरह तरह की यातनाएं देता है फिर चाहे वो शारीरिक हो या मानसिक. यश ऐसा क्यूँ करता है ये जानने के लिए आप इस पुस्तक को ज़रूर पढ़े. बहरहाल जैसे जैसे कहानी आगे बढ़ती है सिया जो की एक कामयाब महिला है उसके ऑफिस में अभिज्ञान नाम का प्लेबाय उसकी ज़िंदगी मे आता है. कैसे उन दोनो के बीच प्लेटोनिक रिश्ता पनपता है ये पढ़ना बहुत ही रोमांचक है इस पुस्तक में.
बहुत तरह की बातों पर ये पुस्तक रोशनी डालती है जो आपको हर संदर्भ में सोचने पर मजबूर कर देगी.
यश ने सिया को सज़ा देने के लिए हिंसक सेक्स का सहारा लिया जो की यश या उसके जैसे बीमार लोगों की मानसिकता को दर्शाता है. सिया और उसके जैसे महिलाओं के पास इस तरह के शादी के रिश्ते से निकलना मुश्किल होता है, कभी कभी अपने परिवार की वजह से, कभी अपनी संतान की वजह से ऐसे में वह बस इंतजार करती है की कब उनकी संतान बड़ी हो और इस काबिल बने की उनका ये वनवास ख़तम हो यश या उस जैसे रावण से छुटकारा मिले.
इस विषय पर पूरी किताब लिखी जा सकती है लेकिन मैं बस ये कहना चाहूँगा की लेखिका द्वारा लिखी गयी बेहतरीन कहानी है जो हमारे समाज में हो रहे महिलाओं के प्रति लोगों का नज़रिया बताती है फिर वो महिला कितनी ही कामयाब भी क्यूँ ना हो.
August 5, 2020
Great cultural book!
Siya is an India woman who basically has a great head on hers shoulders, but her decisions in life is based solely on her husband choices. Many India women have to obey or agree on the clothes her husband wants her to wear, places they go or who she should hang around. The book also talks about how some men and women differ on the terms of love. Women say the words I love you through actions and most men say them through sex. Overall, It's a beautiful and knowledgeable book that covers a lot of good points.
Siya is an India woman who basically has a great head on hers shoulders, but her decisions in life is based solely on her husband choices. Many India women have to obey or agree on the clothes her husband wants her to wear, places they go or who she should hang around. The book also talks about how some men and women differ on the terms of love. Women say the words I love you through actions and most men say them through sex. Overall, It's a beautiful and knowledgeable book that covers a lot of good points.
March 7, 2018
The book is based on contemporary issues faced by working women across the world. Working women face many challenges, especially in their married life. Once you read this book then I am sure you will feel it is your story.
A must-read for everyone.
A must-read for everyone.
September 21, 2022
An amazing read
I really enjoyed reading this book. It presents an ideal picture of how it should be without any stereotyping. All characters seem realistic with real struggles which they finally figure out.
I really enjoyed reading this book. It presents an ideal picture of how it should be without any stereotyping. All characters seem realistic with real struggles which they finally figure out.
October 2, 2022
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Real life stories very well portrayed and a very powerful character 'Siya', and thanks for that new word 'platonic'.🐒 Looking forward for more writings. Thanqsu
Real life stories very well portrayed and a very powerful character 'Siya', and thanks for that new word 'platonic'.🐒 Looking forward for more writings. Thanqsu
October 6, 2022
A refreshing read, this book gives a unique perspective on relationships and feminism.
October 14, 2022
Motivational novel
The novel is about how women struggle and fight for their fortune, who has been accused by her own husband since many years.
The novel is about how women struggle and fight for their fortune, who has been accused by her own husband since many years.
November 19, 2022
Need of society
This is the must read item for the younger generation so as they be aware of what a perfect relationship would be.
This is the must read item for the younger generation so as they be aware of what a perfect relationship would be.
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