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Sarasvati's Gift
Sarasvati, the feminine force worshipped as the goddess of learning, is a household name, yet we barely know much about the goddess. She is known as a lost river and seen as a singular goddess, never as part of a couple, such as Shiva-Parvati or Lakshmi-Narayan. In Sarasvati's Gift, Kavita Kane brings to light Sarasvati's story-the goddess of art, music and knowledge-told in the voices of nameless celestials, powerful gods and lesser mortals. The book explores her relationship with her Creator, Brahma, and their unusual marriage-a union of fiercely independent minds and the most non-conforming, unconventional of the Triumvirate couples. As these peripheral figures and silent catalysts take centre stage, we get a glimpse of an extraordinary woman and her remarkable story, obscured and buried under myths and legends.
288 pages, Paperback
First published July 19, 2021
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About the author
Kavita Kané
13 books736 followersA senior journalist with a career of over two decades, which includes working for Magna publication and DNA, she quit her job as Assistant Editor of Times of India to devote herself as a full time author. A self-styled aficionado of cinema and theatre and sufficiently armed with a post-graduate degree in English Literature and Mass Communication from the University of Pune, the only skill she knows, she candidly confesses, is writing.
Karna's Wife her debut novel, (2013)was a bestseller. Her second novel - Sita's Sister (2014) also deals with another enigmatic personality - Urmila, probably the most overlooked character in the Ramayan. Menaka's Choice(2015) ,another best-seller, is about the famous apsara and her infamous liaison with Vishwamitra the man she was sent to destroy. Lanka's Princess (2016) is her fourth book based on Ravan's sister, Surpanakha, the Princess of Lanka who was also its destroyer...
Born in Mumbai, a childhood spent largely in Patna and Delhi , Kavita currently lives in Pune with her mariner husband Prakash and two daughters Kimaya and Amiya with Chic the black cocker spaniel and Cotton the white, curious cat.
Karna's Wife her debut novel, (2013)was a bestseller. Her second novel - Sita's Sister (2014) also deals with another enigmatic personality - Urmila, probably the most overlooked character in the Ramayan. Menaka's Choice(2015) ,another best-seller, is about the famous apsara and her infamous liaison with Vishwamitra the man she was sent to destroy. Lanka's Princess (2016) is her fourth book based on Ravan's sister, Surpanakha, the Princess of Lanka who was also its destroyer...
Born in Mumbai, a childhood spent largely in Patna and Delhi , Kavita currently lives in Pune with her mariner husband Prakash and two daughters Kimaya and Amiya with Chic the black cocker spaniel and Cotton the white, curious cat.
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August 7, 2021
"Why do I as a goddess have to be partnered with another god, why should I have to marry him? I don't want to be known as someone's wife, some god's spouse, I am ME - I am Sarasvati, the goddess of learning and knowledge and music and the arts. I would certainly NOT like to be identified as just a consort."
Says Sarasvati early on in this book by Kavita Kané, who as an author, has brought the goddess to life in a manner that would have been absolutely unfathomable otherwise. We know of Sarasvati (spelling used as in the book) as the goddess we bow to for (as seen in the quote above) learning, knowledge, music, and arts. A goddess of light, dressed in white, Brahma's creation, his wife in an unusual marriage. But she is also a disappeared river, leaving thirsty, parched lands in her wake. She, who puts her foot down when men began to take her blessings for granted and turned them into curses. She is also a fierce woman, who wants to be known for herself, for her own gifts. She, Sarasvati, refuses to allow anyone, least of all a man, bind her and keep her as his own. As a stereotype. She has no use for matrimony and motherhood. She has no urge to fall in love. All Sarasvati wants is to be herself. To do what she is meant to do.
What Kavita Kané does to her protagonists, be it Satyavati or Sarasvati, is mould them with honesty. They are layered and raw, and the divinity in them transcends into glorious relatability to the reader's humanity. If at one point, the reader sees a woman dealing with a suitor, in another, they see a woman fighting for her own identity that's disentangled with that of a man's. Sarasvati is a firebrand, a woman for whom purity means being true to oneself. And isn't that one of the many, many reasons why we worship her as a goddess? And Kavita Kane brings out every facet of Goddess Sarasvati in full form, in poetic, beautiful language that mesmerizes from the start to the very end.
It does get a little repetitive and overdramatic at times, like a daily soap, but the overall effect is rather too fabulous for me to pay it more heed than the blip deserves.
All I'll say in parting today is that Kavita Kané has indeed given us a gift in the form of this beautiful, knowledgeable, poetic book about the goddess of knowledge and arts herself. And if you're a reader of mythological fiction, then you should partake in this magnificence. Without an iota of doubt.
Thank you, Penguin India for the review copy.
Says Sarasvati early on in this book by Kavita Kané, who as an author, has brought the goddess to life in a manner that would have been absolutely unfathomable otherwise. We know of Sarasvati (spelling used as in the book) as the goddess we bow to for (as seen in the quote above) learning, knowledge, music, and arts. A goddess of light, dressed in white, Brahma's creation, his wife in an unusual marriage. But she is also a disappeared river, leaving thirsty, parched lands in her wake. She, who puts her foot down when men began to take her blessings for granted and turned them into curses. She is also a fierce woman, who wants to be known for herself, for her own gifts. She, Sarasvati, refuses to allow anyone, least of all a man, bind her and keep her as his own. As a stereotype. She has no use for matrimony and motherhood. She has no urge to fall in love. All Sarasvati wants is to be herself. To do what she is meant to do.
What Kavita Kané does to her protagonists, be it Satyavati or Sarasvati, is mould them with honesty. They are layered and raw, and the divinity in them transcends into glorious relatability to the reader's humanity. If at one point, the reader sees a woman dealing with a suitor, in another, they see a woman fighting for her own identity that's disentangled with that of a man's. Sarasvati is a firebrand, a woman for whom purity means being true to oneself. And isn't that one of the many, many reasons why we worship her as a goddess? And Kavita Kane brings out every facet of Goddess Sarasvati in full form, in poetic, beautiful language that mesmerizes from the start to the very end.
It does get a little repetitive and overdramatic at times, like a daily soap, but the overall effect is rather too fabulous for me to pay it more heed than the blip deserves.
All I'll say in parting today is that Kavita Kané has indeed given us a gift in the form of this beautiful, knowledgeable, poetic book about the goddess of knowledge and arts herself. And if you're a reader of mythological fiction, then you should partake in this magnificence. Without an iota of doubt.
Thank you, Penguin India for the review copy.
July 26, 2021
Conflicted.
That is one emotion I feel now after reading this book over a 9-hour marathon read.
Before this novel, I knew so little about Goddess Saraswathy. Three words about her that would come to mind are ‘Knowledge, Veena, Independent’. Post this novel, I feel I know even lesser.
The novel explores several, several themes that underpin our everyday discussions and lives. The canvas of an choosing love, being an independent woman, accepting marriage, rejecting motherhood, exploring achievements, remaining fiercely true to self, earning respect than just be worshipped, and even man’s defiling of narure were all explored from the perspective of a Goddess, who didn’t exactly want to be a Goddess.
But in doing so, the novel lacked a central philosophy or theme that went deeper or revelatory. Too much was fit into too less. Or atleast I felt so with my limited understanding.
Sarasvati devi was portrayed as Mercurial, Proud, and Self-assured. At the same time, she was occasionally shown to lack understanding and even indifferent to context. May be I misunderstood.
For a Goddess whom I adore within me everyday, I really looked forward every hour to reading this work. I was happy that I did. But today the thirst still remains unquenched. Either that is the lure of the story and perspective of Sarasvati maa. Or I just do not know what to say ! Or the book wasn’t enough
However, huge respect for the author’s attempt to capture her story in a novel and take it to the masses ! The perspective definitely needs a telling. But the canvas was soo broad and issues so entwined, that the novel turned preachy than a context for reflection.
In my view, a true mythological story offers a place where the readers’ view can be challenged, contested, and transformed through reflection. Such a change is driven by provision of context that was not seen by the normal mind than by provision of what viewpoint has to be seen.
Felt that the novel could have been so much more if we delved into Sarasvati’s inner reflections and emotions, where she found her self-assurance, why she was disinterested in the fleeting nature of thinge, why she rebelled than just call it her nature and be constantly adviced on her name. Rather it turned into a humanized lives and versions of Divine representations.
It was definitely worth a read. It was unputdownable. But half way through, I did not know whether I was reading it out of reverence for Saraswati maa or out of awesomeness of the book. I was left conflicted.
5 stars for being the first book that told Sarasvati maa’s story. I look forward to reading more and probably the best book of my life on her topic sometime ahead in future.
That is one emotion I feel now after reading this book over a 9-hour marathon read.
Before this novel, I knew so little about Goddess Saraswathy. Three words about her that would come to mind are ‘Knowledge, Veena, Independent’. Post this novel, I feel I know even lesser.
The novel explores several, several themes that underpin our everyday discussions and lives. The canvas of an choosing love, being an independent woman, accepting marriage, rejecting motherhood, exploring achievements, remaining fiercely true to self, earning respect than just be worshipped, and even man’s defiling of narure were all explored from the perspective of a Goddess, who didn’t exactly want to be a Goddess.
But in doing so, the novel lacked a central philosophy or theme that went deeper or revelatory. Too much was fit into too less. Or atleast I felt so with my limited understanding.
Sarasvati devi was portrayed as Mercurial, Proud, and Self-assured. At the same time, she was occasionally shown to lack understanding and even indifferent to context. May be I misunderstood.
For a Goddess whom I adore within me everyday, I really looked forward every hour to reading this work. I was happy that I did. But today the thirst still remains unquenched. Either that is the lure of the story and perspective of Sarasvati maa. Or I just do not know what to say ! Or the book wasn’t enough
However, huge respect for the author’s attempt to capture her story in a novel and take it to the masses ! The perspective definitely needs a telling. But the canvas was soo broad and issues so entwined, that the novel turned preachy than a context for reflection.
In my view, a true mythological story offers a place where the readers’ view can be challenged, contested, and transformed through reflection. Such a change is driven by provision of context that was not seen by the normal mind than by provision of what viewpoint has to be seen.
Felt that the novel could have been so much more if we delved into Sarasvati’s inner reflections and emotions, where she found her self-assurance, why she was disinterested in the fleeting nature of thinge, why she rebelled than just call it her nature and be constantly adviced on her name. Rather it turned into a humanized lives and versions of Divine representations.
It was definitely worth a read. It was unputdownable. But half way through, I did not know whether I was reading it out of reverence for Saraswati maa or out of awesomeness of the book. I was left conflicted.
5 stars for being the first book that told Sarasvati maa’s story. I look forward to reading more and probably the best book of my life on her topic sometime ahead in future.
August 11, 2021
One of the first things we are taught in school, is the Gayatri mantra - the mantra dedicated to Maa Sarasvati, the goddess of knowledge. But surprisingly, her story still remains unknown to most of us.
Created by, and wed to Lord Brahma, Maa Sarasvati is still viewed individually, unlike the pair of Shiva-parvati and Lakshmi-Vishnu. 'Sarasvati's gift' takes us through all that which led to this story.
Always focused towards knowledge and arts, Maa Sarasvati led an 'unusual life', or what may be considered as 'unusual' for a woman. She cast aside motherhood, refused to be acknowledged as a mere consort of Lord Brahma, and refused to bow down before men. Yes she was created by Lord Brahma, but she never let herself be defined by that. She embraced her individual worth.
Individual worth. This is the issue that @kavitakane has brought to us this time.
Through Maa Sarasvati, Kavita Kane proved that marriage and children are NOT the defining characteristics of a successful woman. We can be happy in our own company, finding pleasure in other things. And this is what I love the most about Kavita Maam's books - her portrayal of social issues via the means of mythology❤
And then, Maa Sarasvati's story in itself is a sight to behold. Her royalty lay not in jewels, but in knowledge. She was calm, and yet the fiercest.
But as always, Kavita ma'am hasn't blindly glorified her protagonist. It is true that Maa Sarasvati was the goddess of wisdom, but she too made mistakes - mistakes that turned tables for all the deities.
Sarasvati's gift is a indeed a gift, a gift from @kavitakane to her readers❤ Just read this! Read it not only to know Maa Sarasvati's story, but also to know how we, humans, made River Sarasvati disappear from Earth.
Created by, and wed to Lord Brahma, Maa Sarasvati is still viewed individually, unlike the pair of Shiva-parvati and Lakshmi-Vishnu. 'Sarasvati's gift' takes us through all that which led to this story.
Always focused towards knowledge and arts, Maa Sarasvati led an 'unusual life', or what may be considered as 'unusual' for a woman. She cast aside motherhood, refused to be acknowledged as a mere consort of Lord Brahma, and refused to bow down before men. Yes she was created by Lord Brahma, but she never let herself be defined by that. She embraced her individual worth.
Individual worth. This is the issue that @kavitakane has brought to us this time.
Through Maa Sarasvati, Kavita Kane proved that marriage and children are NOT the defining characteristics of a successful woman. We can be happy in our own company, finding pleasure in other things. And this is what I love the most about Kavita Maam's books - her portrayal of social issues via the means of mythology❤
And then, Maa Sarasvati's story in itself is a sight to behold. Her royalty lay not in jewels, but in knowledge. She was calm, and yet the fiercest.
But as always, Kavita ma'am hasn't blindly glorified her protagonist. It is true that Maa Sarasvati was the goddess of wisdom, but she too made mistakes - mistakes that turned tables for all the deities.
Sarasvati's gift is a indeed a gift, a gift from @kavitakane to her readers❤ Just read this! Read it not only to know Maa Sarasvati's story, but also to know how we, humans, made River Sarasvati disappear from Earth.
March 24, 2023
On the month of Magha on the fifth day of Shukla Paksha, we celebrate Her celestial blessing, the blessing of knowledge and wisdom. A Devi with a serene look in a peaceful white attire with her Veena, that is all I can think of whenever I hear of her. Waking up early in the morning, to chant "Jaya Jaya Devi, Chara Chara Share, Kucho Jogo Shobhito, Mukta Hare, Beena Ranjita, Pustaka Haste, Bhagwati Bharati, Devi Namastute" and offer the Palash flower, is a completely lovely experience in itself.
Bengali folks grow up learning that Maa Saraswati is one of the four children of Maa Durga, with Maa Lakshmi as her sister. So, when I read this version of the myth with Maa Saraswati as one of the three Goddesses of the Tridevi and depicted as the consort of Lord Brahma, I was taken aback. I always thought that she never got married. Myths and their beauty, it varies from region to region. As a tenderfoot in Hindu mythology, I had to take careful steps from one chapter to another. The fascinating moments were when I could match some of the myths with what I had heard from my great grandaunt. Our Goddess of Music and Arts is celebrated widely with much enthusiasm by the devotees but very little is known about her glory to the general population.
A fiercely feminist figurehead of the Brahmalok was equally feared and respected by the celestials. Born from the mind of Lord Brahma, she is the equal and feminine counterpart of His. The Goddess with the Veena oozed so much confidence that it was both daunting and enchanting to the Gandharvas, Gurus and Trimurti alike. Be it returning the Somras from the garden of the Gandharvas, or messing up with the tongue of Kumbhkaran leading into his months of slumber or changing her course to save Rishi Vashisht from Rishi Vishwamitra's ill temper and contorting the curse by the later Rishi to empower women- she fought all her wars with intelligence as her only weapon. The unconventional lifestyle of the Goddess raised many eyebrows which also made her become more vocal in challenging the ways of the male dominated society which is so deep rooted that it even has the Goddesses in their grips.
The storyline doesn't just tell us of the Devi's gracious tales but the entire story is fairly influenced by Lord Brahma's decisions, his sin of lust, his decision to send Her as a river with Vadavagni in her waters, to marry Gayatri (Her another avatar) and so on. Even though He was on the sheer forefront of the show on several occasions, Saraswati has enjoyed the limelight to the fullest. The Lord, in much awe of His wife's accomplishments and intelligence, didn't shackle her individuality to nurture his ego. (A little fangirling moment, if I may- this unconventional couple's ideals of relationships and Brahma's acceptance of Saraswati as she is made me gush about it until Brahma decided to marry Gayatri when Saraswati was late to the Yajna. Now I don't know how to react to that.)
The author has crafted the plot with themes apropos to the contemporary society like marriage, motherhood, menstruation and violence by men. There were instances when the pace of the plot dropped or the elaboration seemed a little tiresome but the author with her mastery and writing of great finesse settled everything back in harmony. The plot has been bejeweled by the author with bold feminist questions asked in the voice of the Devi which are certainly going to make one rethink about some of the common beliefs about womanhood.
Is it a good book for beginners? Absolutely. The author provides description of each characters, so it creates a foundation for the readers to relate to the context. Did it blow my mind? Absolutely no. But it did surely make me want to read more by the author.
Bengali folks grow up learning that Maa Saraswati is one of the four children of Maa Durga, with Maa Lakshmi as her sister. So, when I read this version of the myth with Maa Saraswati as one of the three Goddesses of the Tridevi and depicted as the consort of Lord Brahma, I was taken aback. I always thought that she never got married. Myths and their beauty, it varies from region to region. As a tenderfoot in Hindu mythology, I had to take careful steps from one chapter to another. The fascinating moments were when I could match some of the myths with what I had heard from my great grandaunt. Our Goddess of Music and Arts is celebrated widely with much enthusiasm by the devotees but very little is known about her glory to the general population.
A fiercely feminist figurehead of the Brahmalok was equally feared and respected by the celestials. Born from the mind of Lord Brahma, she is the equal and feminine counterpart of His. The Goddess with the Veena oozed so much confidence that it was both daunting and enchanting to the Gandharvas, Gurus and Trimurti alike. Be it returning the Somras from the garden of the Gandharvas, or messing up with the tongue of Kumbhkaran leading into his months of slumber or changing her course to save Rishi Vashisht from Rishi Vishwamitra's ill temper and contorting the curse by the later Rishi to empower women- she fought all her wars with intelligence as her only weapon. The unconventional lifestyle of the Goddess raised many eyebrows which also made her become more vocal in challenging the ways of the male dominated society which is so deep rooted that it even has the Goddesses in their grips.
The storyline doesn't just tell us of the Devi's gracious tales but the entire story is fairly influenced by Lord Brahma's decisions, his sin of lust, his decision to send Her as a river with Vadavagni in her waters, to marry Gayatri (Her another avatar) and so on. Even though He was on the sheer forefront of the show on several occasions, Saraswati has enjoyed the limelight to the fullest. The Lord, in much awe of His wife's accomplishments and intelligence, didn't shackle her individuality to nurture his ego. (A little fangirling moment, if I may- this unconventional couple's ideals of relationships and Brahma's acceptance of Saraswati as she is made me gush about it until Brahma decided to marry Gayatri when Saraswati was late to the Yajna. Now I don't know how to react to that.)
The author has crafted the plot with themes apropos to the contemporary society like marriage, motherhood, menstruation and violence by men. There were instances when the pace of the plot dropped or the elaboration seemed a little tiresome but the author with her mastery and writing of great finesse settled everything back in harmony. The plot has been bejeweled by the author with bold feminist questions asked in the voice of the Devi which are certainly going to make one rethink about some of the common beliefs about womanhood.
Is it a good book for beginners? Absolutely. The author provides description of each characters, so it creates a foundation for the readers to relate to the context. Did it blow my mind? Absolutely no. But it did surely make me want to read more by the author.
May 30, 2022
2.5*
I have always been a fan of Kavita Kane's writing style that why wanted to pick her latest book.
Sarasvati's Gift is a mythological fiction which tells the unknown story of Goddess Sarasvati. She has her own singular identity. The book not only highlights her story as a Goddess of knowledge but also as a river that was the source of life but mankind's misuse/greed led to its drying up.
The author is known for interesting narratives about independent-minded women from Hindu mythology but in the present book, she just could not keep up. There is just not sufficient content on which to build a continuous narrative. The chapters were not related and the end of each chapter led to repetitive rambling on patriarchy and misogyny.
I have always been a fan of Kavita Kane's writing style that why wanted to pick her latest book.
Sarasvati's Gift is a mythological fiction which tells the unknown story of Goddess Sarasvati. She has her own singular identity. The book not only highlights her story as a Goddess of knowledge but also as a river that was the source of life but mankind's misuse/greed led to its drying up.
The author is known for interesting narratives about independent-minded women from Hindu mythology but in the present book, she just could not keep up. There is just not sufficient content on which to build a continuous narrative. The chapters were not related and the end of each chapter led to repetitive rambling on patriarchy and misogyny.
December 3, 2021
I grew up watching a lot of mythological movies along with my grand mom but the story of saraswati was one no one ever told me about. I wish i knew her story much much before.
She is more than just goddess of knowledge. She has played a major role in the main stream epics but somehow was never given as much importance. The book makes me question so many things abt the Indian society and my stand on fundamental qualities in every one of us.
Although i enjoyed the story. I really think the writing could have been better and there is a lot of backstory that the author tries to inform the author through dialogue between characters which did not work for me.
She is more than just goddess of knowledge. She has played a major role in the main stream epics but somehow was never given as much importance. The book makes me question so many things abt the Indian society and my stand on fundamental qualities in every one of us.
Although i enjoyed the story. I really think the writing could have been better and there is a lot of backstory that the author tries to inform the author through dialogue between characters which did not work for me.
September 20, 2021
Published by Penguin Random House, Saraswati’s Gift is the seventh book by Kavita Kane. As others, it focuses on one, less talked about woman in Indian scriptures. It is a fictional rewriting of Hindu scriptures by combining different elements from various books.
The Paperback book has 378 pages but with medium size font it is not too long and is easy on the eyes. The cover is beautifully designed. The artist Niloufer Wadia’s interpretation of Saraswati is very graceful. The paper used is sustainable, light, with rough texture as used in international fiction books. The book is reasonably priced.
The blurb at the back tells that us it is the story of Saraswati as gleaned by the author from various legends.
Saraswati is more than a Goddess of art, music, speech and knowledge. More than an invisible river. Through her relationships with her creator Brahma and other divine figures, her personality is etched out as an intelligent, fair, non-conforming, independent woman. A representation of feminine force-The Shakti.
The book begins with Saraswati leaving the earth, as man, in his race for development, forgot the wisdom, leading him on a path of destruction. Weaving in tales from Puranas, the book tells of Saraswati’s manifestation as Brahma’s partner. Their relationship is that of equals and complimentary halves of a couple. She is in no way subservient to his status as the creator but in fact at many places she comes across as a more dominating personality who is absolutely sure of what she wants and shies away from any compromise. Saraswati’s interactions with other gods, goddesses and divine entities are used to build the main character. The spotlight never leaves Saraswati and other deities are peripheral characters.
What I like about the book was the easy flow of the story and how various incidents from different scriptures are interwoven in a cohesive narrative. The description of the setting, in the abode of gods and earth is very pleasant and make a pretty picture.
What I didn’t like was the unnecessary use of onerous adjectives that might be a deterrent for readers who don’t have English as their first language. It seems, in an effort to give the central character superior intelligence the author makes her seem cold and distant. Also to keep the focus on Saraswati as the heroine of the story other female characters seem too one-dimensional and pale in comparison. In some chapters it seems that the author’s personal ideas of modern feminism are super-imposed on the central character and seem out of place in context of the story timeline and setting.
All in all a good one time read. A fictional tale not to be seen as any kind of interpretation of Hindu scriptures.
The Paperback book has 378 pages but with medium size font it is not too long and is easy on the eyes. The cover is beautifully designed. The artist Niloufer Wadia’s interpretation of Saraswati is very graceful. The paper used is sustainable, light, with rough texture as used in international fiction books. The book is reasonably priced.
The blurb at the back tells that us it is the story of Saraswati as gleaned by the author from various legends.
Saraswati is more than a Goddess of art, music, speech and knowledge. More than an invisible river. Through her relationships with her creator Brahma and other divine figures, her personality is etched out as an intelligent, fair, non-conforming, independent woman. A representation of feminine force-The Shakti.
The book begins with Saraswati leaving the earth, as man, in his race for development, forgot the wisdom, leading him on a path of destruction. Weaving in tales from Puranas, the book tells of Saraswati’s manifestation as Brahma’s partner. Their relationship is that of equals and complimentary halves of a couple. She is in no way subservient to his status as the creator but in fact at many places she comes across as a more dominating personality who is absolutely sure of what she wants and shies away from any compromise. Saraswati’s interactions with other gods, goddesses and divine entities are used to build the main character. The spotlight never leaves Saraswati and other deities are peripheral characters.
What I like about the book was the easy flow of the story and how various incidents from different scriptures are interwoven in a cohesive narrative. The description of the setting, in the abode of gods and earth is very pleasant and make a pretty picture.
What I didn’t like was the unnecessary use of onerous adjectives that might be a deterrent for readers who don’t have English as their first language. It seems, in an effort to give the central character superior intelligence the author makes her seem cold and distant. Also to keep the focus on Saraswati as the heroine of the story other female characters seem too one-dimensional and pale in comparison. In some chapters it seems that the author’s personal ideas of modern feminism are super-imposed on the central character and seem out of place in context of the story timeline and setting.
All in all a good one time read. A fictional tale not to be seen as any kind of interpretation of Hindu scriptures.
August 8, 2023
Woaahh the absence of reviews for this book is giving me some pressure to come up with a solid review lmao.
I absolutely loved how the writer has depicted Saraswati as a total girlboss, unapologetic and feisty. Reading mythology with a feminist take, indeed is fun.
I did face some difficulty while reading tho, was constantly trying to connect the dots between this story and various other mythological bits and crumbs I have read and heard about lmao, but yeah, still found it to be a good read.
I absolutely loved how the writer has depicted Saraswati as a total girlboss, unapologetic and feisty. Reading mythology with a feminist take, indeed is fun.
I did face some difficulty while reading tho, was constantly trying to connect the dots between this story and various other mythological bits and crumbs I have read and heard about lmao, but yeah, still found it to be a good read.
August 3, 2021
The book is ok but the book cover is a disaster.
it's a "Saraswati" and not 'sarasvati'.. don't change the spellings...
it's a "Saraswati" and not 'sarasvati'.. don't change the spellings...
January 11, 2022
Saraswati is the first feminist ever! She's a badass, savage, independent, amazing goddess unique that anyone. This book is full of information and amazing.
August 3, 2021
Different from what Kane has written previously—about Urmila, Satyavati, Ahalya, Surpanakha—‘Sarasvati’s gift’ was quite special because for the first time, her protagonist was a goddess. About a goddess as dazzling as the light of knowledge, and as pristine as the purity of creation, Kane’s new book is a wonderful amalgamation of divine sentiments coupled with interpersonal vulnerabilities.
I am not new to Kane’s writing expertise when it comes to chiselling out untold strands of deep stories from the lives of her fiercely feminist women characters. Even here, she writes with a magical grace, making the gods and celestial creatures bear privy to the wondrous philosophy that Sarasvati harbours within herself and how her outlook has changed over the years. The crescendo of the book strikes when Sarasvati becomes a river, linking the bountiful heavens with the sprawling earthen lands—and also when she disappears underground, leaving behind parched lands in the middle of a flourishing platter of natural harmonies. Thus, there comes a roaring duality—a restless mourning of having to let go of wisdom and sensibility in the most tangible of forms—also of the rejoice to experience and inhale the virtue of Sarasvati as an omniscient concept, blooming out of the mind.
Staying true to her signature style, Kane invokes a massive attribute of humanisation into her characters, regardless of how divine or intangible they might appear. Her characterisation gives justice to the vivacity that gets associated with any Hindu mythological deity, also keeping intact this sense of magic and splendour that divinity invites. Grand and alluring, how she sketches her gods and goddesses marks the trajectory of her deep understanding of their persona, and how they’ve been brought up in popular representation. But as a writer, some representations she must challenge—often adding much more layers to their linear and prescribed narrative. She does so with none other than Sarasvati herself, invoking the goddess of knowledge with all her towering strengths and weeping sensitivities.
Upon careful thought, it doesn’t take long to realize how Sarasvati’s understanding in our mind is devoid of all sorts of clarity. Apart from some casual flower offerings on the day of Vasant Panchami and desperate pleas worshipping her before a tough exam, her actual narrative is fragmented and scattered. Kane, through this book attempts to join those broken figments of lore and stories—to present us a multihued, deep assessment of how the devi walks and conveys, inviting her accurate philosophy to appear in earthly scenarios.
Kane’s writing gets punctuated with a lot of drama and melodramatic exchanges. She stages and crafts her scenes with careful intervention on the part of an artist, allotting enough spaces for her characters to live and breathe. Her talent to pen down such eventful dramatic discourses is captivating to the fullest, drenching the readers with many emotions at once. For such a contextual jugglery, Kane often has to carry forward her story keeping a lot of backdrops at hand, because of which her description sometimes gets weighed down by a dazzling multitude of over-elaboration. But her prowess as a sharp writer soon comes to the rescue to lift up the narrative to again flow briskly and beautifully. In all, the pinnacle strikes when she breathes life into the dialogues and subconscious thoughts of her gods and goddesses, nymphs and celestial beings.
Thanks Penguin India for the copy.
I am not new to Kane’s writing expertise when it comes to chiselling out untold strands of deep stories from the lives of her fiercely feminist women characters. Even here, she writes with a magical grace, making the gods and celestial creatures bear privy to the wondrous philosophy that Sarasvati harbours within herself and how her outlook has changed over the years. The crescendo of the book strikes when Sarasvati becomes a river, linking the bountiful heavens with the sprawling earthen lands—and also when she disappears underground, leaving behind parched lands in the middle of a flourishing platter of natural harmonies. Thus, there comes a roaring duality—a restless mourning of having to let go of wisdom and sensibility in the most tangible of forms—also of the rejoice to experience and inhale the virtue of Sarasvati as an omniscient concept, blooming out of the mind.
Staying true to her signature style, Kane invokes a massive attribute of humanisation into her characters, regardless of how divine or intangible they might appear. Her characterisation gives justice to the vivacity that gets associated with any Hindu mythological deity, also keeping intact this sense of magic and splendour that divinity invites. Grand and alluring, how she sketches her gods and goddesses marks the trajectory of her deep understanding of their persona, and how they’ve been brought up in popular representation. But as a writer, some representations she must challenge—often adding much more layers to their linear and prescribed narrative. She does so with none other than Sarasvati herself, invoking the goddess of knowledge with all her towering strengths and weeping sensitivities.
Upon careful thought, it doesn’t take long to realize how Sarasvati’s understanding in our mind is devoid of all sorts of clarity. Apart from some casual flower offerings on the day of Vasant Panchami and desperate pleas worshipping her before a tough exam, her actual narrative is fragmented and scattered. Kane, through this book attempts to join those broken figments of lore and stories—to present us a multihued, deep assessment of how the devi walks and conveys, inviting her accurate philosophy to appear in earthly scenarios.
Kane’s writing gets punctuated with a lot of drama and melodramatic exchanges. She stages and crafts her scenes with careful intervention on the part of an artist, allotting enough spaces for her characters to live and breathe. Her talent to pen down such eventful dramatic discourses is captivating to the fullest, drenching the readers with many emotions at once. For such a contextual jugglery, Kane often has to carry forward her story keeping a lot of backdrops at hand, because of which her description sometimes gets weighed down by a dazzling multitude of over-elaboration. But her prowess as a sharp writer soon comes to the rescue to lift up the narrative to again flow briskly and beautifully. In all, the pinnacle strikes when she breathes life into the dialogues and subconscious thoughts of her gods and goddesses, nymphs and celestial beings.
Thanks Penguin India for the copy.
September 2, 2024
Saraswati's Gift by Kavita Kane is a mesmerising exploration of the Hindu Goddess Saraswati. Known as the deity of knowledge, music, art, wisdom, and learning, Saraswati's influence pervades various aspects of Indian culture and mythology. Kavita Kane, celebrated for her ability to bring mythological characters to life with depth and relatability, succeeds once again in this evocative narrative.
While gods like Shiva, Vishnu, and goddesses like Kali and Parvati have been the subjects of many books, Brahma and Saraswati have not been as prominently featured. This book stands out by shedding light on these often-overlooked deities.
The story begins on a poignant note, with Goddess Saraswati, who manifested herself as a massive river flowing through India, retreating to her heavenly abode. It is depicted how she withdraws out of deep disappointment in mankind, who have chosen the path of hatred and destruction, contrary to everything she stands for. This sets the tone for a narrative that delves into Saraswati's journey, portraying her as not just a divine entity but an intelligent and talented woman with her own ambitions, thought processes, desires, struggles and triumphs. Kane's storytelling prowess shines as she crafts a tale that is both enlightening and deeply moving.
Ms. Kane's interpretation of divine and Vedic events around creation and the emergence of Saraswati is praiseworthy. Her manifestation as the life-giving river of Vedic times, embodying ancient knowledge, is depicted with profound insight.
The deep philosophy behind what the Goddess symbolises is handled expertly. Discourses between Lord Brahma and Goddess Saraswati require a strong understanding of Indian myths and allegories, and Kane presents these complex ideas with clarity and finesse.
The portrayal of them having human feelings and fallibility keeps readers engaged. Especially compelling and endearing is the goddess's realization and confession of her love for the Lord Brahma and her subsequent marriage proposal. Saraswati is shown as a person of sharp intelligence and wit, with a unique take on, and interpretation of, cosmic events and divine intent. This intellectual portrayal adds depth to her character, making her both formidable and relatable.
Ms. Kane's writing is lyrical and evocative, capturing the essence of Saraswati's divine yet relatable persona. Her ability to blend mythological elements with contemporary relevance makes the story accessible and engaging for readers of all backgrounds. The prose flows seamlessly, making it a compelling read from start to finish.
In summary, Saraswati's Gift is a testament to Kavita Kane's storytelling brilliance, offering readers a profound and enriching literary experience.
While gods like Shiva, Vishnu, and goddesses like Kali and Parvati have been the subjects of many books, Brahma and Saraswati have not been as prominently featured. This book stands out by shedding light on these often-overlooked deities.
The story begins on a poignant note, with Goddess Saraswati, who manifested herself as a massive river flowing through India, retreating to her heavenly abode. It is depicted how she withdraws out of deep disappointment in mankind, who have chosen the path of hatred and destruction, contrary to everything she stands for. This sets the tone for a narrative that delves into Saraswati's journey, portraying her as not just a divine entity but an intelligent and talented woman with her own ambitions, thought processes, desires, struggles and triumphs. Kane's storytelling prowess shines as she crafts a tale that is both enlightening and deeply moving.
Ms. Kane's interpretation of divine and Vedic events around creation and the emergence of Saraswati is praiseworthy. Her manifestation as the life-giving river of Vedic times, embodying ancient knowledge, is depicted with profound insight.
The deep philosophy behind what the Goddess symbolises is handled expertly. Discourses between Lord Brahma and Goddess Saraswati require a strong understanding of Indian myths and allegories, and Kane presents these complex ideas with clarity and finesse.
The portrayal of them having human feelings and fallibility keeps readers engaged. Especially compelling and endearing is the goddess's realization and confession of her love for the Lord Brahma and her subsequent marriage proposal. Saraswati is shown as a person of sharp intelligence and wit, with a unique take on, and interpretation of, cosmic events and divine intent. This intellectual portrayal adds depth to her character, making her both formidable and relatable.
Ms. Kane's writing is lyrical and evocative, capturing the essence of Saraswati's divine yet relatable persona. Her ability to blend mythological elements with contemporary relevance makes the story accessible and engaging for readers of all backgrounds. The prose flows seamlessly, making it a compelling read from start to finish.
In summary, Saraswati's Gift is a testament to Kavita Kane's storytelling brilliance, offering readers a profound and enriching literary experience.
August 10, 2021
Do you want to fall in love with a mythological character called as "Saraswati" ? Then this book of kavita kane will definitely make you fall in love with her. I am reading book from more than 4 years but for me it was the first and only book on goddess "Saraswati" which defined her internal character profoundly.
"Saraswati" who is known as the consort of "Brahma"(mainly) , the goddess of pure knowledge, art and music is still unknown or scarcely known by anyone as a person. The author "kavita Kane" takes you the long journey , where she defines the internal character of saraswati and most importantly the independent character of saraswati. Since it is a review so I'll not spoil much about the book , I'll just tell you what's the pros and cons of the book so far.
Pros -
1. Most important part of writing a mythological book is that , the story and the character should not loose it's originality. Well, for me , kavita explicated the character immaculately.
2. Some of the quotation is definitely heart touching and will realise you the importance of something or someone. For me the best one was in the chapter 5 "Love and kama" where when saraswati had finished playing music then shiva stood up and said "Brahma, you could not have created anything better". Before brahma could respond, saraswati said " He made me no doubt , but i made the music". This shows how saraswati wanted to show her own importance and existence. She never wanted to be called as consort of Brahma everywhere because she has also and independent importance.
Though the book is good enough to read once but there is some cons of this book
1. The author tried to fit too much in too little. This is novel of 378 pages or something. Obviously it's the first time , someone is explaining Saraswati's character so profoundly. Well, hats off to the author.
2. Sometimes while reading the book you'll feel kind of human essence from the dialogues of god which is obvious i know but it can be improved.
Overall the book is good enough to give a chance.
Thank you.
"Saraswati" who is known as the consort of "Brahma"(mainly) , the goddess of pure knowledge, art and music is still unknown or scarcely known by anyone as a person. The author "kavita Kane" takes you the long journey , where she defines the internal character of saraswati and most importantly the independent character of saraswati. Since it is a review so I'll not spoil much about the book , I'll just tell you what's the pros and cons of the book so far.
Pros -
1. Most important part of writing a mythological book is that , the story and the character should not loose it's originality. Well, for me , kavita explicated the character immaculately.
2. Some of the quotation is definitely heart touching and will realise you the importance of something or someone. For me the best one was in the chapter 5 "Love and kama" where when saraswati had finished playing music then shiva stood up and said "Brahma, you could not have created anything better". Before brahma could respond, saraswati said " He made me no doubt , but i made the music". This shows how saraswati wanted to show her own importance and existence. She never wanted to be called as consort of Brahma everywhere because she has also and independent importance.
Though the book is good enough to read once but there is some cons of this book
1. The author tried to fit too much in too little. This is novel of 378 pages or something. Obviously it's the first time , someone is explaining Saraswati's character so profoundly. Well, hats off to the author.
2. Sometimes while reading the book you'll feel kind of human essence from the dialogues of god which is obvious i know but it can be improved.
Overall the book is good enough to give a chance.
Thank you.
October 16, 2021
The book was published this year and I have been eying it since the day I got to know about it. I bought it as soon as I could but kept on pushing it away for one reason, I had high hopes, and what if it failed to deliver!!!
We know very little about Goddess Saraswati and this book is all about her and how she was a part of every event in mythology that we know of.
Kavita Kane has beautifully personified the Goddess and how her relationship with other gods and goddesses changed/developed with time.
It touches on the controversial relationship between the Goddess and her creator, Lord Brahma. There are many coming from the school of thought that Saraswati was Brahma’s daughter as she was born from his mind like many other beings.
I won’t lie but reading about a God romanticizing isn’t very comfortable in the beginning, but as I delved deep into the book my apprehensions vanquished and I was able to relate to Goddess Saraswati’s choices. I got to know that dealing with an ambitious woman isn’t easy for even God.
“…She neither needs blind worship nor adulation, fame nor fortune, rituals nor rights to reaffirm her understanding of herself or her followers. Beautiful temples do not impress her. For her, the open sky is the roof of free thought.”
For all those who constantly commented on me being an atheist, today I can say that I know there is a superpower and I highly believe in it but I also know that no one can hold it in four walls.
The book shows how brave she was to hold onto her beliefs. The book celebrates womanhood and promotes SELF LOVE which today has lost its meaning.
“…. It’s not always selfish to want what you want; it’s being honest.”
I loved the part where Narad tries to pit the two Goddesses, Lakshmi and Saraswati against each other, and he got a perfect reply:
“…If Man invokes Lakshmi and not Saraswati, it is the beginning of the end.”
I highly recommend the book. It is about a strong woman written by a woman and she has done an outstanding job. Her writing style is almost lyrical and immersive. I would rate it a 4.5/5.
We know very little about Goddess Saraswati and this book is all about her and how she was a part of every event in mythology that we know of.
Kavita Kane has beautifully personified the Goddess and how her relationship with other gods and goddesses changed/developed with time.
It touches on the controversial relationship between the Goddess and her creator, Lord Brahma. There are many coming from the school of thought that Saraswati was Brahma’s daughter as she was born from his mind like many other beings.
I won’t lie but reading about a God romanticizing isn’t very comfortable in the beginning, but as I delved deep into the book my apprehensions vanquished and I was able to relate to Goddess Saraswati’s choices. I got to know that dealing with an ambitious woman isn’t easy for even God.
“…She neither needs blind worship nor adulation, fame nor fortune, rituals nor rights to reaffirm her understanding of herself or her followers. Beautiful temples do not impress her. For her, the open sky is the roof of free thought.”
For all those who constantly commented on me being an atheist, today I can say that I know there is a superpower and I highly believe in it but I also know that no one can hold it in four walls.
The book shows how brave she was to hold onto her beliefs. The book celebrates womanhood and promotes SELF LOVE which today has lost its meaning.
“…. It’s not always selfish to want what you want; it’s being honest.”
I loved the part where Narad tries to pit the two Goddesses, Lakshmi and Saraswati against each other, and he got a perfect reply:
“…If Man invokes Lakshmi and not Saraswati, it is the beginning of the end.”
I highly recommend the book. It is about a strong woman written by a woman and she has done an outstanding job. Her writing style is almost lyrical and immersive. I would rate it a 4.5/5.
June 16, 2022
Sarasvati's Gift is the light of knowledge which tells the tales of Our Goddess Devi Sarasvati the "Goddess of knowledge, art and music. She is in every divine and without her, we are brainless species, she is the light that we need in darkness, she is the thought, she is the art and with her blessings, we get the knowledge that makes our life purposeful.
In this book author has accumulated all the stories of Devi Sarasvati and weaved beautifully and has presented her incredibly, women should follow her she is the power of empowerment.
I got enchanted with this story and every part of it bonded with me and updated me with the story of our scriptures which I am very dearly of, I love to read mythological stories and it has been the best book I have ever read.
Every book by Kavita Kane has something in it that mesmerises me whenever I read it and in all story she writes I feel to make women more empowered by the story of powerful and wise women in scripture.
I am extremely happy that I read this book because this book has given me some stories I proudly share with anyone who doesn't know mythological stories from our holy scriptures, I am glad that the author didn't manipulate any story, she presented those stories in respect of the story she created with the original stories.
I am a big fan of mythological stories and yeah fictionalised too but I like those author who without manipulating the real one makes their story valuable and knowledgeable, in this Kavita Kane is on number one list in my list.
If you are mythological lovers then you should allow yourself to get this book so that you can also experience those stories which I experienced and got a lot of stories pinched in my mind which I am grateful for.
This is the Story of Sarasvati how she came into existence and made herself an invincible part of every being existence because she is the knowledge that teaches us to understand who we are and what's our purpose, without her we are the mere puppet who cannot walk on her own.
In this book author has accumulated all the stories of Devi Sarasvati and weaved beautifully and has presented her incredibly, women should follow her she is the power of empowerment.
I got enchanted with this story and every part of it bonded with me and updated me with the story of our scriptures which I am very dearly of, I love to read mythological stories and it has been the best book I have ever read.
Every book by Kavita Kane has something in it that mesmerises me whenever I read it and in all story she writes I feel to make women more empowered by the story of powerful and wise women in scripture.
I am extremely happy that I read this book because this book has given me some stories I proudly share with anyone who doesn't know mythological stories from our holy scriptures, I am glad that the author didn't manipulate any story, she presented those stories in respect of the story she created with the original stories.
I am a big fan of mythological stories and yeah fictionalised too but I like those author who without manipulating the real one makes their story valuable and knowledgeable, in this Kavita Kane is on number one list in my list.
If you are mythological lovers then you should allow yourself to get this book so that you can also experience those stories which I experienced and got a lot of stories pinched in my mind which I am grateful for.
This is the Story of Sarasvati how she came into existence and made herself an invincible part of every being existence because she is the knowledge that teaches us to understand who we are and what's our purpose, without her we are the mere puppet who cannot walk on her own.
August 26, 2021
Different from all her previous works- Sarasvati’s Gift unlikely depicts Goddess Sarasvati’s dazzling presence and glory. We have read and watched so much about the other Gods and goddesses but Goddess Sarasvati’s origin was unknown to most of us.
Goddess Sarasvati though associated with Lord Brahma in terms of origin and marriage, she is reserved and maintains her own individuality, she has a voice of her own and a divinity that mesmerizes, enchants others. Goddess Saraswati as we know, is an epitome of knowledge, art and manifests creation. She has a non-identical notion about topics like love, marriage and motherhood- which the world knows as the basic bondage of life. She is supreme, single and gracefully stubborn at what she thinks. Goddess Sarasvati is an epitome of feminine voice, their wants and rights. One who represents a fearless river, whose curiosity evokes extremely nerve wrecking thoughts in the most prestigious Devas and Rishis. She is the one who adores her power of liberating knowledge and uses her time to surrender to music and art. One who challenges patriarchy.
Sarasvati’s Gift is a process of understanding the Goddess on an interpersonal level. Kane represents Sarasvati not only as a divine Devi but as a notice-worthy example of how much femininity is powerful to do so much more which is beyond imagination but no matter what comes and goes- this power shall not bow down to anyone. She would prove all odds right.
This is my first read to Kane’s works and the only reason I wanted to read was to gain something extraordinary from the Devi’s view-point of world. Kane has this magic wherein she makes us, readers, feel the essence of the words larger than life. She carefully draws the scenes making it look impactful and every character gets a chance to live it up to the scene.
With this book, I’m truly mesmerized by the Goddess and my respect for the Devi has deepened.
Goddess Sarasvati though associated with Lord Brahma in terms of origin and marriage, she is reserved and maintains her own individuality, she has a voice of her own and a divinity that mesmerizes, enchants others. Goddess Saraswati as we know, is an epitome of knowledge, art and manifests creation. She has a non-identical notion about topics like love, marriage and motherhood- which the world knows as the basic bondage of life. She is supreme, single and gracefully stubborn at what she thinks. Goddess Sarasvati is an epitome of feminine voice, their wants and rights. One who represents a fearless river, whose curiosity evokes extremely nerve wrecking thoughts in the most prestigious Devas and Rishis. She is the one who adores her power of liberating knowledge and uses her time to surrender to music and art. One who challenges patriarchy.
Sarasvati’s Gift is a process of understanding the Goddess on an interpersonal level. Kane represents Sarasvati not only as a divine Devi but as a notice-worthy example of how much femininity is powerful to do so much more which is beyond imagination but no matter what comes and goes- this power shall not bow down to anyone. She would prove all odds right.
This is my first read to Kane’s works and the only reason I wanted to read was to gain something extraordinary from the Devi’s view-point of world. Kane has this magic wherein she makes us, readers, feel the essence of the words larger than life. She carefully draws the scenes making it look impactful and every character gets a chance to live it up to the scene.
With this book, I’m truly mesmerized by the Goddess and my respect for the Devi has deepened.
January 22, 2025
"Why do I as a goddess have to be partnered with another god, why should I have to marry him? I don't want to be known as someone's wife, some god's spouse, I am ME - I am Sarasvati, the goddess of learning and knowledge and music and the arts. I would certainly NOT like to be identified as just a consort."
It does get a little repetitive and overdramatic at times, like a daily soap
'it's choosing differently. I know and know why,' he repeated, his tone strong. That is why I lovr you. I would never want to change you: you are my idea of perfection, why would I want to alter you or expect mos than what I imagine you to be? You are my everythita, Sarasvati, my thought, my desire, my vision. You are the free a spirit to be tied down with functions like wife and mother. It is not fair to you-and to me. I don't believe misinterpretations, however grand.'
Brahma said
He leaned forward. 'I am being honest with you, be said slowly. 'As you are now with me. I know you are contemptuous of people who limit themselves. And you hate, almost fear, the possibility that you may ever limit yourself, be leashed into a responsibility. That is why you are so scared of love and commitment. Of marriage and children and home. The world is your home, not the palace you live in. Your creativity and creations are the children you have begotten and you love them with that passionate, selfless love a mother has for her child. So, yes, Sarasvati, you are a mother,' he smiled gently. You are the mother of imagination, of music, of art, of the Vedas. And you are a wife, the keeper of my creative intelligence.'
Saraswati said
'You had fallen under the spell of the very illusion you created. Blinded, you could not see that you were both the cause and the form of all that is there. You were besotted with me, almost mesmerized, and you longed to possess me as an entity, as a body, as a woman. ✓ I cannot be owned! As if I weren't already yours, as if I could bring fulfilment, as if happiness depended upon a thing, something external, which was not already part of the Creation.'
It does get a little repetitive and overdramatic at times, like a daily soap
'it's choosing differently. I know and know why,' he repeated, his tone strong. That is why I lovr you. I would never want to change you: you are my idea of perfection, why would I want to alter you or expect mos than what I imagine you to be? You are my everythita, Sarasvati, my thought, my desire, my vision. You are the free a spirit to be tied down with functions like wife and mother. It is not fair to you-and to me. I don't believe misinterpretations, however grand.'
Brahma said
He leaned forward. 'I am being honest with you, be said slowly. 'As you are now with me. I know you are contemptuous of people who limit themselves. And you hate, almost fear, the possibility that you may ever limit yourself, be leashed into a responsibility. That is why you are so scared of love and commitment. Of marriage and children and home. The world is your home, not the palace you live in. Your creativity and creations are the children you have begotten and you love them with that passionate, selfless love a mother has for her child. So, yes, Sarasvati, you are a mother,' he smiled gently. You are the mother of imagination, of music, of art, of the Vedas. And you are a wife, the keeper of my creative intelligence.'
Saraswati said
'You had fallen under the spell of the very illusion you created. Blinded, you could not see that you were both the cause and the form of all that is there. You were besotted with me, almost mesmerized, and you longed to possess me as an entity, as a body, as a woman. ✓ I cannot be owned! As if I weren't already yours, as if I could bring fulfilment, as if happiness depended upon a thing, something external, which was not already part of the Creation.'
January 24, 2022
Book Review: Saraswati’s Gift
Author: Kavita Kane
Pages: 378
Genre: Fiction/Mythology
Rating: 4/5
Question: Have you read any book by Kavita Kane?
AOTD: This is my first book by the author.
• This book is a mythological fiction book, which tells you most unknown facts about Goddess Saraswati.
• You will know more insights of Goddess like how she maintain her individuality instead of becoming an idol couple like Shiv-Parwati, Lakshmi- Vishnu. And about her journey as river along with the Goddess of knowledge.
• I can relate this book with the modern thought of our society like how Goddess saraswati didn’t want to be mother just to satisfy society, why she doesn’t consider Marriage and Motherhood as only responsibility of women.
• And author did justice to explain the character of Goddess as a strong lady with full of attitude, she reply bluntly on every situation whenever she is not comfortable or agreeing.
• There are so many other facts also like how life force evergy is inside our body that all triveni(Goddess Parwati, Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Saraswati) is within us as “IDA”, “PINGLA” and “SUSHMANA” Nadi. How many of you know about these naadi in our body?
• And other facts like, relationship between Yamuna and Yama, why Day and Night concept created by god, who is the 1st mortal, why Yamuna river is Dark or green, how Yamuna river formed, why Goddess Saraswati came as a river when we already had Ganga and Yamuna.
For me this book started as slow, but later I started enjoyining the story line, facts and writing style. I would recommend this book, if you are not a mythological reader, still try to read as many of us are not aware of Goddess Saraswati.
Author: Kavita Kane
Pages: 378
Genre: Fiction/Mythology
Rating: 4/5
Question: Have you read any book by Kavita Kane?
AOTD: This is my first book by the author.
• This book is a mythological fiction book, which tells you most unknown facts about Goddess Saraswati.
• You will know more insights of Goddess like how she maintain her individuality instead of becoming an idol couple like Shiv-Parwati, Lakshmi- Vishnu. And about her journey as river along with the Goddess of knowledge.
• I can relate this book with the modern thought of our society like how Goddess saraswati didn’t want to be mother just to satisfy society, why she doesn’t consider Marriage and Motherhood as only responsibility of women.
• And author did justice to explain the character of Goddess as a strong lady with full of attitude, she reply bluntly on every situation whenever she is not comfortable or agreeing.
• There are so many other facts also like how life force evergy is inside our body that all triveni(Goddess Parwati, Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Saraswati) is within us as “IDA”, “PINGLA” and “SUSHMANA” Nadi. How many of you know about these naadi in our body?
• And other facts like, relationship between Yamuna and Yama, why Day and Night concept created by god, who is the 1st mortal, why Yamuna river is Dark or green, how Yamuna river formed, why Goddess Saraswati came as a river when we already had Ganga and Yamuna.
For me this book started as slow, but later I started enjoyining the story line, facts and writing style. I would recommend this book, if you are not a mythological reader, still try to read as many of us are not aware of Goddess Saraswati.
August 23, 2021
"𝘈 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘰 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘥𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘴."
This book is based on the hindu mythology, with focus on the life of Goddess Sarasvati. The story starts with river Sarasvati, known as lost or invisible river, who is angry and leaves mankind. That part gave me chills and it felt like a tight slap on the face of human civilization which didn't respect nature and has been playing an active part in making it extinct day by day. Reading about strong and empowered women always makes me feel great. The author didn't only give voice to Sarasvati, the goddess of knowledge and wisdom, she also made sure to address several issues deeply rooted in the life of women such as gender inequality and stereotyping married or unmarried women.
Goddess Sarasvati, created from a part of Lord Brahma, fights for her right to be respected as an individual who is strong enough to voice her opinion. She doesn't want to be bound by matrimony and lose her identity as someone's wife or mother. She doesn't want peer pressure to affect her decision to have a child or not. DOES ALL THIS RING ANY BELL?
An opinionated woman is not loved by many people and is always seen as a threat of some kind; even a goddess was not spared from this. The author rightly says, "She is a perfect woman in an imperfect world". SHE IS YOU AND YOU ARE HER!
This book was enlightening for me. As I knew little about Goddess Sarasvati, I was eagerly waiting for this one. I am happy to say, it didn't disappoint. For me, this is one of the best novels by the author. Highly Recommended!
This book is based on the hindu mythology, with focus on the life of Goddess Sarasvati. The story starts with river Sarasvati, known as lost or invisible river, who is angry and leaves mankind. That part gave me chills and it felt like a tight slap on the face of human civilization which didn't respect nature and has been playing an active part in making it extinct day by day. Reading about strong and empowered women always makes me feel great. The author didn't only give voice to Sarasvati, the goddess of knowledge and wisdom, she also made sure to address several issues deeply rooted in the life of women such as gender inequality and stereotyping married or unmarried women.
Goddess Sarasvati, created from a part of Lord Brahma, fights for her right to be respected as an individual who is strong enough to voice her opinion. She doesn't want to be bound by matrimony and lose her identity as someone's wife or mother. She doesn't want peer pressure to affect her decision to have a child or not. DOES ALL THIS RING ANY BELL?
An opinionated woman is not loved by many people and is always seen as a threat of some kind; even a goddess was not spared from this. The author rightly says, "She is a perfect woman in an imperfect world". SHE IS YOU AND YOU ARE HER!
This book was enlightening for me. As I knew little about Goddess Sarasvati, I was eagerly waiting for this one. I am happy to say, it didn't disappoint. For me, this is one of the best novels by the author. Highly Recommended!
September 8, 2021
"Man worships as pwr his convenience - Sarasvati's Gift, Kavita Kanè
I have been a huge fan of Kanè. Infact, i started becoming a fan of mythology after reading her Sita's Sister, which was a revolutionary read.
Hence when she announced her new book, i was beside myself. I had to get it. Thanks to The Book Box Store, i did.
Many acknowledge Sarasvati as the goddess of knowledge. But how many of us know her as the mighty river Sarasvati, the river of knowledge? She is the goddess of arts and music, of the Vedas and is the creativity within creation. So much is not known about her and i thank Kanè for shedding light on this enigmatic goddess of the Hindu pantheon.
The book has layered themes. On the surface, its a journey of love between Sarasvati and Brahma. But beneath it, we see the theme of feminism and much needed discussions taking root via Kanè's customary style. Discussions on equality, motherhood, period blood, education and the place of women in a patriarchal society are all present in this enlightening read. Besides, the prose is poetic, and language lovers will have a lovely time reading this masterpiece. The progression of the book also outlines many events that are told in the puranas ( eg, Raavan meditating on Brahma for boons etc) and gives a fresh perspective to them
Kanè gives a delightful character to Sarasvati, making you fall in love with her, over and over again throughout the book. I know i did.
Kanè's description of Sarasvati was unconventional, but after reading this book, i cannot imagine her as anything else.
The book was amazing. Enlightening. And it makes you think. A must read!
I have been a huge fan of Kanè. Infact, i started becoming a fan of mythology after reading her Sita's Sister, which was a revolutionary read.
Hence when she announced her new book, i was beside myself. I had to get it. Thanks to The Book Box Store, i did.
Many acknowledge Sarasvati as the goddess of knowledge. But how many of us know her as the mighty river Sarasvati, the river of knowledge? She is the goddess of arts and music, of the Vedas and is the creativity within creation. So much is not known about her and i thank Kanè for shedding light on this enigmatic goddess of the Hindu pantheon.
The book has layered themes. On the surface, its a journey of love between Sarasvati and Brahma. But beneath it, we see the theme of feminism and much needed discussions taking root via Kanè's customary style. Discussions on equality, motherhood, period blood, education and the place of women in a patriarchal society are all present in this enlightening read. Besides, the prose is poetic, and language lovers will have a lovely time reading this masterpiece. The progression of the book also outlines many events that are told in the puranas ( eg, Raavan meditating on Brahma for boons etc) and gives a fresh perspective to them
Kanè gives a delightful character to Sarasvati, making you fall in love with her, over and over again throughout the book. I know i did.
Kanè's description of Sarasvati was unconventional, but after reading this book, i cannot imagine her as anything else.
The book was amazing. Enlightening. And it makes you think. A must read!
March 25, 2022
Mythology is the cornerstone of Hindu culture. There are several myths associated with different gods and goddesses. I grew up watching a lot of mythological shows and movies, but I have never come across a show concerning the goddess of wisdom, creativity and music. Maa Saraswati has always been the lesser-talked about goddess of the Tridevi.
This book by @kavitakane is her story. My penchant for anything remotely mythical drew me to this book and I was not disappointed.
Kavita Kané's Sarasvati is the ultimate paradigm of a modern woman. She challenges the patriarchal societal norms. She is unconventional. She is bold and determined. She is a goddess(metaphorically and literally).
This book follows Maa Sarasvati's journey as she teaches us about individual worth. The expertise with which the author has developed her character makes her more humane, relatable and relevant to our time. Her character is a multi-layered woman/goddess; she is raw and has depth. She proves that marriage and motherhood are not the defining characteristics of a woman.
The relationship that she shares with her husband, Brahma is 'unsual' and plays a pivot role in accentuating the ideas of love and self-respect.
The novel explores innumerable themes underpinning our day-to-day lives and is definitely worth a read.
I cannot get over the fact that the novel left me aching and emotional at quite a few places.
"Sarasvati's Gift" indeed is a gift to the readers.🌼
For more reviews, find me on instagram- @the.magicofwords
This book by @kavitakane is her story. My penchant for anything remotely mythical drew me to this book and I was not disappointed.
Kavita Kané's Sarasvati is the ultimate paradigm of a modern woman. She challenges the patriarchal societal norms. She is unconventional. She is bold and determined. She is a goddess(metaphorically and literally).
This book follows Maa Sarasvati's journey as she teaches us about individual worth. The expertise with which the author has developed her character makes her more humane, relatable and relevant to our time. Her character is a multi-layered woman/goddess; she is raw and has depth. She proves that marriage and motherhood are not the defining characteristics of a woman.
The relationship that she shares with her husband, Brahma is 'unsual' and plays a pivot role in accentuating the ideas of love and self-respect.
The novel explores innumerable themes underpinning our day-to-day lives and is definitely worth a read.
I cannot get over the fact that the novel left me aching and emotional at quite a few places.
"Sarasvati's Gift" indeed is a gift to the readers.🌼
For more reviews, find me on instagram- @the.magicofwords
April 3, 2022
This was my first read of kavita Kane's work and I won't lie it was the best deep work I have ever read, she truly have ability and courage to describe every little emotion in such a deep and perfect way, it was too real for me! In this books you will get to know sarasvati as a divine strength created by brahma who is mother of language, literature and tradition.who kept the bond of real friendship with ganga and Yamuna alive till the end.
she is intellectual, crystal clear like a water and spiritual one.This books actually takes you to the time of pure magical love, when you read the intellectual conversations of brahma and sarasvati on love and freedom and support in healthy and happy marriage or in a relationship, it will make you understand why love exist and how we should be treating our love!
While reading some of the conversations, I just felt hugging sarasvati.she is a pure miracle , she is! A true feminine holding some great story to tell, with a motive of giving something good to the earth.Unknown side of brahma you must not miss to read , how gentle, pure and understanding he is in explaining love and relationship. I loved that part so much.Sarasvati is nothing without brahma as she is his creation but neither brhama can live without her as sarasvati was his only love and he was proud of it.
Even if you are not into mythology , please go for this , it will teach you so much regarding incarnation of love.i don't feel like stoping here but.....
IT'S WRITTEN SO MAGICALLY ❤️@kavitakane
she is intellectual, crystal clear like a water and spiritual one.This books actually takes you to the time of pure magical love, when you read the intellectual conversations of brahma and sarasvati on love and freedom and support in healthy and happy marriage or in a relationship, it will make you understand why love exist and how we should be treating our love!
While reading some of the conversations, I just felt hugging sarasvati.she is a pure miracle , she is! A true feminine holding some great story to tell, with a motive of giving something good to the earth.Unknown side of brahma you must not miss to read , how gentle, pure and understanding he is in explaining love and relationship. I loved that part so much.Sarasvati is nothing without brahma as she is his creation but neither brhama can live without her as sarasvati was his only love and he was proud of it.
Even if you are not into mythology , please go for this , it will teach you so much regarding incarnation of love.i don't feel like stoping here but.....
IT'S WRITTEN SO MAGICALLY ❤️@kavitakane
December 30, 2025
I really wanted to like this book but too many cooks spoil the broth and too many concepts spoil a book. Like it was really good for the first 100-200 pages but then it just gets boring with no proper direction. What was this ending? Have you lost it? Please make the book shorter. Also why is Saraswati like the most annoying character ever? She is haughty, rude, condescending and has this air of superiority that is often unjustified. The feminist lens of the book is half-baked and often shifts into this almost objectifying tone. She is described in a way that reminded me of Bollywood Bombshells which is so weird when i try to imagine Saraswati. Also can Kane stop with the Saraswati does not need jewel, she does not adorn herself, it seems weird that Kane thinks that Knowledge/wisdom has to come at the cost of adornment of oneself. Secondly, Brahma ans Saraswati's relationship gets really boring, real quick. They are both exhausting and their conversations are plain exasperating. Third, the book is tonally all over the place. It oscillates between a sermonic tone to idk what is going on. Also the chapter on Motherhood is so irritating. You would assume that Parvati would not be someone who will force someone to have kids. The entire chapter is just a conversation of Parvati trying to convince Saraswati to be a mother but i just could not understand why Parvati is portrayed to be this character. Clearly i have a lot to say and none thats good, so thats that.
August 20, 2021
Book 24 of 2021. Sarasvati's Gift by Kavita Kané.
I was so excited to read this book by one of my favourite authors. I fell in love with Kavita Kané's works after reading Sita's Sister. And Sarasvati's Gift truly reinforced my strong affinity to her works.
The book is about the Goddess who blesses us with Knowledge, Wisdom, Good Thought and Good Speech. The book not only delved into the many related mythological stories we have heard about Devi Sarasvati, but also provided logical and philosophical reasons into why those incidents occurred. The book definitely requires the complete attention of the readers for the depth of philosophy it holds in its pages. The most profound learning was that we all have the Tridevi and the Trimurti in us in the form of different energies. How we choose to tap into those energies for our benefit as well as the benefit of the society is entirely upto us.
Such a wonderful book with such great learnings! Thank you @kavitakane for yet another piece of sheer brilliance!
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PS: Took this photo with my Thathamma's because for me she was the embodiment of Sarasvati with her beautiful words, strong affiliation to arts and music, silent strength and fiercely feminist views of life
I was so excited to read this book by one of my favourite authors. I fell in love with Kavita Kané's works after reading Sita's Sister. And Sarasvati's Gift truly reinforced my strong affinity to her works.
The book is about the Goddess who blesses us with Knowledge, Wisdom, Good Thought and Good Speech. The book not only delved into the many related mythological stories we have heard about Devi Sarasvati, but also provided logical and philosophical reasons into why those incidents occurred. The book definitely requires the complete attention of the readers for the depth of philosophy it holds in its pages. The most profound learning was that we all have the Tridevi and the Trimurti in us in the form of different energies. How we choose to tap into those energies for our benefit as well as the benefit of the society is entirely upto us.
Such a wonderful book with such great learnings! Thank you @kavitakane for yet another piece of sheer brilliance!
#book24of2021 #sarasvatisgift #kavitakane #bookstagram #booksof2021 #booksofinstagram #readersofinstagram #booklove #mythology #indianmythology #bookreview
PS: Took this photo with my Thathamma's because for me she was the embodiment of Sarasvati with her beautiful words, strong affiliation to arts and music, silent strength and fiercely feminist views of life
September 28, 2021
"Now since you have blessed not just the gandharvas but the world with music and muse, you have evolved as the Goddess of Harmony, Enlightenment and Cosmic Speech. You are part of the great feminine trinity now, Sarasvati- the secret yoga Shakti of rhyme and rhythm: the manifestation of divine mantras. By filling this planet with music, you are now the Veena Vadini."
There are two reasons I picked up this book: One - I am always in awe with Kavita Kane 's writing and two - Sarasvati is my favorite since childhood as I can relate her to books.
This is one of those books that will keep you hooked since the start. I would surely tell you not to miss this one.
The story begins with Brahma creating Saraswati, the relationship between them, how she evolved as the Goddess of Knowledge and Learning, her birth as a river on Earth, marriage and finally the curse.
I loved the way the author has described the journey of Sarasvati as a river from the Heaven, the significance of what she holds in her hands, the story of the Gandharvas becoming musicians and ofcourse the climax. As the main character, the author has seen to it that its not just the positives that are highlighted, but also the negative shade. I am apprehensive that I would let out some spoilers if I describe more. So, in one word - recommendable.
There are two reasons I picked up this book: One - I am always in awe with Kavita Kane 's writing and two - Sarasvati is my favorite since childhood as I can relate her to books.
This is one of those books that will keep you hooked since the start. I would surely tell you not to miss this one.
The story begins with Brahma creating Saraswati, the relationship between them, how she evolved as the Goddess of Knowledge and Learning, her birth as a river on Earth, marriage and finally the curse.
I loved the way the author has described the journey of Sarasvati as a river from the Heaven, the significance of what she holds in her hands, the story of the Gandharvas becoming musicians and ofcourse the climax. As the main character, the author has seen to it that its not just the positives that are highlighted, but also the negative shade. I am apprehensive that I would let out some spoilers if I describe more. So, in one word - recommendable.
July 2, 2023
Having read most of Kane's books, I can say that this has been a very disappointing read. The plot seems to be unstructured, and at times non existent when several pages are just filled with the perspectives of other characters on Sarasvati's personality and conduct. The perspectives of other characters are an essential in Kane's books, and most of the time they offer a deeper insight on the character, or are just simply refreshing after a long narrative by the protagonist. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case, as these narratives kept overemphasizing the same point; that she was 'different' and unlike 'other women', which I believe is a banal attempt to uplift the protagonist, and degrade the other female characters in a subtle manner. While there are chapters where Sarasvati talks about the other Goddesses and their importance, the book still seems to put them down, painting them as conventional and possibly outdated.
I also felt that the timelines are mixed up, and the explanation provided for certain events are quite vague, like the Vadavagni (not sure if that was the author's intent).
I have a lot to say about Sarasvati's character, but I'll keep it brief and say that her character kept oscillating between extremes, that towards the end I didn't know who she was.
Overall, it was a tiring read.
I also felt that the timelines are mixed up, and the explanation provided for certain events are quite vague, like the Vadavagni (not sure if that was the author's intent).
I have a lot to say about Sarasvati's character, but I'll keep it brief and say that her character kept oscillating between extremes, that towards the end I didn't know who she was.
Overall, it was a tiring read.
July 20, 2025
Kavita Kane has a gift—and this time, she’s used it to breathe life into the lesser-told story of the goddess of wisdom herself: Saraswati.
This book was a refreshing dive into the world of mythology, but not in the way we’ve heard it through bedtime tales or textbook verses. It offers a nuanced, introspective look at Saraswati—not just as a goddess, but as a thinker, a woman, and a seeker of truth. Her complex relationship with Brahma is explored in a way that challenges the conventional, and I loved how the book added a layer of emotional and intellectual depth to their dynamic.
Yes, the narrative moves at a slower pace, and if you’re someone who likes linear storytelling, you might have to pause and realign your understanding of timelines—especially if you grew up listening to these stories from your grandparents. But that’s also where the beauty lies: in deconstructing what we thought we knew.
For someone like me, who adores mythological retellings—especially those written by women and focused on female figures—this was such a fulfilling read. There’s something magical about seeing divine women reimagined through a feminine lens, and Kane does it with elegance, respect, and quiet power.
Saraswati’s Gift isn’t just a story. It’s a reminder that intellect, creativity, and independence are divine too.
This book was a refreshing dive into the world of mythology, but not in the way we’ve heard it through bedtime tales or textbook verses. It offers a nuanced, introspective look at Saraswati—not just as a goddess, but as a thinker, a woman, and a seeker of truth. Her complex relationship with Brahma is explored in a way that challenges the conventional, and I loved how the book added a layer of emotional and intellectual depth to their dynamic.
Yes, the narrative moves at a slower pace, and if you’re someone who likes linear storytelling, you might have to pause and realign your understanding of timelines—especially if you grew up listening to these stories from your grandparents. But that’s also where the beauty lies: in deconstructing what we thought we knew.
For someone like me, who adores mythological retellings—especially those written by women and focused on female figures—this was such a fulfilling read. There’s something magical about seeing divine women reimagined through a feminine lens, and Kane does it with elegance, respect, and quiet power.
Saraswati’s Gift isn’t just a story. It’s a reminder that intellect, creativity, and independence are divine too.
August 22, 2021
Sarasvati's Gift is a tale of the Goddess of Knowledge. Though worshipped we don't know her tale like her counterparts Parvati and Lakshmi. Kavita Kané's novel tries to bring light to this mysterious Devi's story. Devi Saraswati is an independent, creative, intelligent and a woman of her own mind. Though she is a part of Trinity she is her own woman. The portrayal of this Goddess by the author is really very interesting. I really enjoyed the strength of this character a lot.
However, the language of this novel is very heavy. Though its poetic the prose used is not for light reading. The words used are not those which everyone can understand. Simpler words could have been used. The author has tried to portray Devi Saraswati as a very independent woman and in that has tried to tackle all the issues women have always faced. I really liked the concept but again these conversations tend to become very heavy due to the words used. A lighter prose would have been really helpful here. Kavita Kané has been one of my favorite authors and this book is no exception. The characters which she chooses to write about are enigmatic and mysterious. A good mythological read.
However, the language of this novel is very heavy. Though its poetic the prose used is not for light reading. The words used are not those which everyone can understand. Simpler words could have been used. The author has tried to portray Devi Saraswati as a very independent woman and in that has tried to tackle all the issues women have always faced. I really liked the concept but again these conversations tend to become very heavy due to the words used. A lighter prose would have been really helpful here. Kavita Kané has been one of my favorite authors and this book is no exception. The characters which she chooses to write about are enigmatic and mysterious. A good mythological read.
November 14, 2023
I think I should stop being surprised by Kavita Kane's masterful writing. I am very sure that all her books are just as amazing as the other. I love how she depicts the character she has chosen to represent. The Prologue-Epilogue of each of her novel is just wonderful! How both of the parts depict the same scene but in such a different manner! I hope to become as good as a writer as Kavita ma'am.
I never really had a favourite God/Goddess even though I am a Hindu. Now I realise, it is because the Purana I used to read and learn were all from the patriarchal perspective, which didn't exactly make me love the characters.
Sarasvati, the Goddess of Knowledge, Wisdom, and Creativity- Brahma's creation & consort- one of the Tridevis- a Goddess to be worshiped for imparting knowledge into our minds- was all I knew about her before. However, I have earned a deep respect for the Goddess for her Individuality, for everything she represents.
This book has me thinking, questioning my beliefs, the societal norms and what's right and wrong ever more than before. I would love to read more books as such! I hope Kavitha ma'am writes a book each on Sri Lakshmi and Parvati Devi too.
I never really had a favourite God/Goddess even though I am a Hindu. Now I realise, it is because the Purana I used to read and learn were all from the patriarchal perspective, which didn't exactly make me love the characters.
Sarasvati, the Goddess of Knowledge, Wisdom, and Creativity- Brahma's creation & consort- one of the Tridevis- a Goddess to be worshiped for imparting knowledge into our minds- was all I knew about her before. However, I have earned a deep respect for the Goddess for her Individuality, for everything she represents.
This book has me thinking, questioning my beliefs, the societal norms and what's right and wrong ever more than before. I would love to read more books as such! I hope Kavitha ma'am writes a book each on Sri Lakshmi and Parvati Devi too.
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