{"product_id":"balmikir-ram-phire-dekha","title":"Balmikir Ram: Phire Dekha","description":"\u003cul data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"428\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"137\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"137\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"112\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sukumari Bhattacharya\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"162\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"162\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"152\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e: Essays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"218\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"218\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"178\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: National Book Agency Private Limited\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"244\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"244\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"233\"\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bengali\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"281\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"281\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"273\"\u003eFirst Publication Year\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2002\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"312\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"312\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"304\"\u003ePublication Year\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"341\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"341\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"326\"\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8th Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"368\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"368\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"355\"\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"396\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"396\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"390\"\u003eNumber of Pages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 47\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"428\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"428\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"407\"\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 978-81-94833-10-9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"449\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"449\"\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"478\"\u003eBalmikir Ram: Phire Dekha\u003c\/em\u003e is a critical and thought-provoking exploration of the concept of Ramrajya, often glorified by Hindu nationalists as a utopian ideal of justice and peace. Sukumari Bhattacharya, a distinguished scholar of ancient Indian history, culture, and literature, challenges this one-dimensional narrative. In this essay, Bhattacharya digs deep into the so-called tolerance and benevolence of Hinduism, revealing the hidden elements of misogyny, caste discrimination, and exploitation that have been embedded in its cultural and religious texts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003eThe author draws from multiple verses of the \u003cem data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003eRamayana\u003c\/em\u003e to question the contradictions in the concept of Ramrajya, which is often presented as an ideal governance. Bhattacharya raises fundamental questions about the portrayal of women, the oppression of lower castes, and the morally questionable actions taken in the name of dharma in ancient texts. For example, she discusses how the treatment of women in the \u003cem data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003eRamayana\u003c\/em\u003e, such as forcing an innocent pregnant woman into exile or a Brahmin's son being made to sacrifice his life for a Shudra, contradicts the very idea of a just and fair kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"2020\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eBhattacharya’s critical analysis does not seek to please any ideology but invites readers, especially the general public, to engage in an unbiased examination of these deeply rooted cultural myths. Through this essay, the author calls for a more nuanced understanding of India's ancient texts, aiming to challenge established narratives while urging for a more inclusive and compassionate view of history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"National Book Agency Private Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49903823192368,"sku":"NationalBookAgency_2153","price":60.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/national-book-agency-private-limited-book-default-title-balmikir-ram-phire-dekha-41186503852336.jpg?v=1775962979","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/balmikir-ram-phire-dekha","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}