Sarasvati’s Gift

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A feminist mythological retelling that brings Sarasvati—the goddess of knowledge, art and music—to the centre of her own story.

Author Name	Kavita Kane
ISBN	9780143452560
Year of Publication	2021
Pages	288
Language	English
Binding	Paperback
Publisher	Penguin

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ISBN: 9780143452560
Year Of Publication: 2021
Pages : 288
Language : English
Binding : Paperback
Publisher: Penguin

Overveiw

Sarasvati is one of the most recognizable figures in Hindu mythology, yet her personal story has received comparatively less attention in popular retellings. In Sarasvati's Gift, Kavita Kane imagines the woman behind the goddess and explores her individuality, ambitions and relationships.

The narrative examines Sarasvati's unusual relationship with Brahma, presenting their union as a meeting of two fiercely independent minds. The story is also populated by gods, celestials and lesser-known characters whose voices help reveal different dimensions of Sarasvati's life and legend.

Meet the Author

Kavita Kane is an Indian author known for bringing lesser-known women from Hindu mythology to the forefront of her fiction. Her works include Karna's Wife, Sita's Sister, Menaka's Choice, Lanka's Princess, The Fisher Queen's Dynasty, Ahalya's Awakening and Sarasvati's Gift.

Before becoming a full-time writer, Kane worked as a journalist, including with Magna Publishing, DNA and the Times of India. She holds postgraduate degrees in English literature and mass communication and journalism from the University of Pune.

Book Summary

Sarasvati's Gift gives a fresh perspective on one of Hindu mythology's most revered goddesses. Sarasvati is portrayed not simply as a symbolic embodiment of knowledge, but as an individual with her own identity, desires and choices.

At the heart of the story is her relationship with Brahma and their unconventional marriage. By allowing peripheral figures and previously silent characters to participate in the narrative, Kavita Kane expands the familiar mythology and considers what Sarasvati's story might look like from a more personal and feminist perspective.

The book combines mythology, relationships and questions of feminine independence to create a contemporary literary interpretation of an ancient tradition.

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