{"product_id":"shuksaptati","title":"Shuksaptati","description":"\u003cp\u003e🔹 \u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nrisingha Prasad Bhaduri\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔹 \u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ramayana - Mahabharata - Puranic Studies\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔹 \u003cstrong\u003eFormat: \u003c\/strong\u003eHardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔹 ISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9788177561005\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔹 \u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 254\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔹 \u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 378 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📌 Book Summary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A timeless collection of witty and thought-provoking tales from Sanskrit literature.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough \u003cstrong\u003eShuksaptati\u003c\/strong\u003e does not hold the same \u003cstrong\u003eclassical stature\u003c\/strong\u003e in Sanskrit literature as other epics, this \u003cstrong\u003e12th-century anthology\u003c\/strong\u003e has remained \u003cstrong\u003eimmensely popular\u003c\/strong\u003e across generations. At the heart of these \u003cstrong\u003eseventy tales\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003etalking parrot\u003c\/strong\u003e—not just a passive storyteller, but an \u003cstrong\u003eactive character\u003c\/strong\u003e within the narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ A unique blend of \u003cstrong\u003ehumor, intrigue, and moral dilemmas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ Themes of \u003cstrong\u003elove, desire, and deception\u003c\/strong\u003e, told with sharp wit\u003cbr\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eSatirical yet entertaining\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an engaging storytelling style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most \u003cstrong\u003eintriguing paradox\u003c\/strong\u003e of these tales is their \u003cstrong\u003ebold exploration of female autonomy\u003c\/strong\u003e, in a society where women traditionally had \u003cstrong\u003elimited independence\u003c\/strong\u003e. While the stories often revolve around \u003cstrong\u003eextramarital escapades and forbidden desires\u003c\/strong\u003e, they are neither \u003cstrong\u003evulgar nor immoral\u003c\/strong\u003e. Instead, their \u003cstrong\u003ebrilliance lies in their clever execution\u003c\/strong\u003e, making the reader laugh rather than judge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection stands as a \u003cstrong\u003etestament to the enduring nature of storytelling\u003c\/strong\u003e, proving that even ancient narratives can \u003cstrong\u003ecaptivate modern readers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👤 About the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNrisingha Prasad Bhaduri\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ Born \u003cstrong\u003eNovember 23, 1950\u003c\/strong\u003e, in \u003cstrong\u003ePabna, Bangladesh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ Raised in Kolkata, excelling academically with \u003cstrong\u003escholarships throughout his education\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ Holds a \u003cstrong\u003eMaster’s degree in Sanskrit Literature\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eCalcutta University\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ Studied under renowned scholars \u003cstrong\u003eMahamahopadhyay Kalipada Tarkacharya\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eBishnupada Bhattacharya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ Served as a professor at \u003cstrong\u003eGurudas College, Kolkata (1981-2010)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ Received a \u003cstrong\u003eDoctorate (Ph.D.) in Krishna-centric Drama (1987)\u003c\/strong\u003e under \u003cstrong\u003eDr. Sukumari Bhattacharya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ An expert in \u003cstrong\u003eMahabharata, Puranas, and Vaishnavism\u003c\/strong\u003e, with numerous \u003cstrong\u003eresearch papers published internationally\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ Regular contributor to \u003cstrong\u003eAnandabazar Patrika, Desh, and Bartaman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ Passionate about \u003cstrong\u003eBuddhist philosophy and literature\u003c\/strong\u003e, alongside Sanskrit studies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003e\"Shuksaptati\" is a fascinating collection of ancient tales that balances humor, wisdom, and the intricacies of human nature. A must-read for lovers of mythology and timeless storytelling.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ananda Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49519659516208,"sku":"AnandaPublishers_9788177561005","price":405.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/ananda-publishers-book-default-title-shuksaptati-40128439189808.jpg?v=1775979653","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/shuksaptati","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}