Dwapar katha by Sudipta Bhawmik | Book review

 Book review: 

Dwapur Yuga is mostly known for the emergence of Lord Krishna, The Mahabharata and the rule of Pandavas. Each is a different epic if one begins reading. But to my utmost sincerity when I grabbed this book, I was literally startled to see its size and pages. But when I started with reading it, It turned out to be a complete page turner.

"Dwapar Katha" is an engrossing, captivating and gripping tale where one finds a collection of all stories. Starting from Saint Vyasa, saga of warring cousins and the reasons that led to Mahabharata. Each tale has left an indelible mark on the reader's collective imagination. The valiant Pandavas and the formidable Kauravas have The story of their own or I must say the reasons for their anger, hatred and envy.

The stories takes us to the world of rishis where these cousins used to study together but somewhere a seed of envy was always there. Their hidden rivalry becomes more profound when Duruyodhana is ridiculed in Indraprastha by Draupadi. Though all was done unintentionally but it lead to the sole reason of Mahabharata. 

A complete plan of dice game is planned and Pandavas fall in the trap leading to Draupadi stripping and all Pandavas sitting and doing nothing. The rage of anger is vividly depicted. Draupadi urges for help to everyone but all in vain and at last sought help by Lord Krishna. Their exile is decided with one year of incognito.

It was intriguing to read about the return of Pandavas and how they brilliantly fought the war. Each day was a thrilling experience. I was left spellbound by the intricate emotions of both the warriors.

 Could the upright generally vanquish the vindictive? Are the Kauravas genuinely the exemplification of obscurity, while the Pandavas radiate uprightness? Does Dharma win eventually?

The author dives profound into the complexities of human instinct as he investigates the minds of a diverse cast of characters, uncovering their inspirations and wants. He drenches us in their constant inward battles on a combat zone more significant than Kurukshetra. His vivid depiction of the battleground, mind games of Kauravas, Fuming angst of Pandavas and many more is praise worthy. 

I literally experienced the fuming fury of Bheem as he seethes against the quiet Yudhishtir during Draupadi's stripping down. But he even lament with Duroyadhan when he loses his dear companion Karna in the conflict. I could easily explore the ideas of Dharma and Karma alongside the Pandavas, as the pages unfurl the age-old stories of the Vana Parva, where rishis share life examples with the banished Pandavas.

Overall,Dwapar Katha is a joy to read. The charming writing and staggering delineations reinvigorate this ageless story where obscurity and light interlace and legends are frequently unclear from antagonists. The Mahabharata has never been really charming, intriguing and alive.

I am thankful to @blogchatter team, the publisher and the author for providing me the opportunity to read this book in return of an honest review. This review falls under the blogchatter review program.

Purchase: Dwapar Katha

#harpercollinsin #bookchatter #blogchatter @bhawmik