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Arjuna
254 pages, Paperback
Published September 22, 2021
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February 15, 2022
I was always keen to know about Arjuna. We know him as the greatest warrior, who won the swayamvar and married Draupadi and Subhadra, Krishna's sister. We all are aware of the bond Krishna and Arjuna share.
What we are unaware of is the two women in his life. It was always a mystery. The women are Ulupi, the Nagas Princess and Chitrangadha, the warrior queen. Little did we know, Arjuna's own son became his arch-enemy.
@saurish.hegde in his book Arjuna shares the Unheard tales of Arjuna's life. From how he felt about Draupadi to a mistake he made by entering his brother's chamber while he was with Draupadi, breaking the pact and was exiled from the city. The book starts with his queens telling the tale of his adventures.
I liked how excitedly Saurish shares about Arjuna's life, the making of Indraprastha, How Maya helped them, the beauty of Indraprastha, sharing Draupadi with his brothers and many other things. The bond he shared with his brothers and Draupadi.
Crisply narrated with an engaging writing style, Saurish shares about the four queens of Arjuna, how they met and when they decided to get married. I enjoyed reading about Ulupi and Chitrangadha. How much they loved Arjuna. I wish if the author added more bits to Subhadra's story especially when they elope.
I loved reading about how Ulupi and Chitrangadha met and the bond between them. Arjuna's life was an adventure and these four women's were the strongest pillars. It's a light, smooth paced read, where the author enlightens readers about Arjuna's travels during the exile period.
If you love reading mythology, you will love reading this book. No,it's not about the greatest war, it's a journey of the greatest lover. I wished to know more about what happened in Ulupi and Chitrangadha's life after Arjuna left.
What we are unaware of is the two women in his life. It was always a mystery. The women are Ulupi, the Nagas Princess and Chitrangadha, the warrior queen. Little did we know, Arjuna's own son became his arch-enemy.
@saurish.hegde in his book Arjuna shares the Unheard tales of Arjuna's life. From how he felt about Draupadi to a mistake he made by entering his brother's chamber while he was with Draupadi, breaking the pact and was exiled from the city. The book starts with his queens telling the tale of his adventures.
I liked how excitedly Saurish shares about Arjuna's life, the making of Indraprastha, How Maya helped them, the beauty of Indraprastha, sharing Draupadi with his brothers and many other things. The bond he shared with his brothers and Draupadi.
Crisply narrated with an engaging writing style, Saurish shares about the four queens of Arjuna, how they met and when they decided to get married. I enjoyed reading about Ulupi and Chitrangadha. How much they loved Arjuna. I wish if the author added more bits to Subhadra's story especially when they elope.
I loved reading about how Ulupi and Chitrangadha met and the bond between them. Arjuna's life was an adventure and these four women's were the strongest pillars. It's a light, smooth paced read, where the author enlightens readers about Arjuna's travels during the exile period.
If you love reading mythology, you will love reading this book. No,it's not about the greatest war, it's a journey of the greatest lover. I wished to know more about what happened in Ulupi and Chitrangadha's life after Arjuna left.
March 25, 2022
As a kid, I was obsessed with the third Pandava, Arjuna: the ideal warrior and perfect man. Ever since the first onscreen adaptation of the Mahabharata, the character of Arjuna has always been glamourised. He has forever been the default hero of the great epic.
This book, titled "Arjuna the greatest lover" by @saurish.hegde is a very unique rendition of the Mahabharata. As the name suggests, its prime focus is the lover aspect of the personality of the great warrior, Arjuna. The author has used very simple language with straightforward narration without confusing the readers with any unnecessary details.
It is a beginner-friendly book for people who are interested in reading about Arjuna's marriages and wives as it covers almost all the major and lesser-known events linked to his relationships with each of his four wives- Draupadi, Ulupi, Chitrangada, and Subhadra. The description of his relationships reveal certain nuances to his character. The episode of anguish over having to share Draupadi with his four brothers is deeply disturbing for Arjuna and we witness that through the author's narration. A few instances of Arjuna's meeting with Krishna have also been described in the book and they hint at the affable kinship that he shares with his guide and mentor, Lord Krishna.
In his book, Mr. Hegde has diligently woven the story around the central character of Arjuna and has seamlessly jumped from one chapter to another which makes it an easy read.
This book, titled "Arjuna the greatest lover" by @saurish.hegde is a very unique rendition of the Mahabharata. As the name suggests, its prime focus is the lover aspect of the personality of the great warrior, Arjuna. The author has used very simple language with straightforward narration without confusing the readers with any unnecessary details.
It is a beginner-friendly book for people who are interested in reading about Arjuna's marriages and wives as it covers almost all the major and lesser-known events linked to his relationships with each of his four wives- Draupadi, Ulupi, Chitrangada, and Subhadra. The description of his relationships reveal certain nuances to his character. The episode of anguish over having to share Draupadi with his four brothers is deeply disturbing for Arjuna and we witness that through the author's narration. A few instances of Arjuna's meeting with Krishna have also been described in the book and they hint at the affable kinship that he shares with his guide and mentor, Lord Krishna.
In his book, Mr. Hegde has diligently woven the story around the central character of Arjuna and has seamlessly jumped from one chapter to another which makes it an easy read.
August 11, 2022
Overall a good, simple read. Story of Arjuna, one of the five Pandavas.
Author has indeed focus mainly on Arjuna and all the women in his life which he claimed to have loved. Honestly, I am not a big fan of Polygamy whether it's woman or man but yes it has been a practice during ancient times. I am in no position to comment if it's right or wrong as most importantly all those involve in a relationship has to have mutual agreements.
Author has indeed focus mainly on Arjuna and all the women in his life which he claimed to have loved. Honestly, I am not a big fan of Polygamy whether it's woman or man but yes it has been a practice during ancient times. I am in no position to comment if it's right or wrong as most importantly all those involve in a relationship has to have mutual agreements.
November 4, 2023
Nice book , totally a romance fiction. Easy to read since the sentences were made of simple English. But the only drawback I see in this book is, it potrayed Arjuna as a playgod , my pov towards Arjuna before reading this book was truly divine but now I don't see him as a god but a commener who has the sexual urge whenever he sees women. A common man who has the urge to impress the women he passes by.
August 18, 2024
A light read. Not to be taken seriously. To the uninitiated, it dwells into a lot of characters and stories of Mahabharata. The episodes in the book where Arjuna encounters the women he wishes to partner with, gives the impression of Chetan Bhagat style narration. Which I am not against or find of either.
I appreciate the effort of the author, as the book can make the readers want to know more about Bharatiya itihasa.
I appreciate the effort of the author, as the book can make the readers want to know more about Bharatiya itihasa.
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