GENTIY FALLS THE BAKULA
INTRODUCTION
'Gently Falls The Bakula' is a simple but meaningful story authored by Sudha Murthy, a prolific writer in English and Kannada. This is her first novel in kannada.It is translated in to English by Keerthi Ramachandra and got published by Penguin Books.The story talks about sociological and psychological problems arises in the society where people judge themselves on the basis of money.The author submit the story to "all those women who allowed family commitments and responsibilities to overpower their own aspirations."
ABOUT THE STORY
The story is centered mainly on two characters named Srimati and Srikanth,who belongs to two hostile communities.Both of them where brilliant students of their class from childhood.Slowly as the two get know each other,they fall in love.Despite the disagreements from family,they get married and shift to Mumbai for Srikanth's job.Later Srimati decides to give up her career to make way for her husband's progress.But Srikanth wasn't paying any kind of attention to her.Much later,an encounter with her professor results in Srimati analyzing her life and questioning her choices.At last she empowered herself and got independent from all kind of family boundaries which prevent her from going beyond horizon.
The BAKULA
The tree Bakula' and it's flowers are used in the story to present the intense emotions.The Bakula' tree stood between the houses of Srimati and Srikanth became the symbol of their love.The author present Bakula',just like neermathalam got presented by Kamala Suriya in her writings.Bakula flowers have a divine fragrance.Srimati always used to wore a string of Bakula' flowers in her hair.Thus Bakula' stands as an expression of love.
CONCLUSION
The beauty of Sudha Murthy's writings lies in its simplicity and in her ability to bring her characters to life.Through an epitome of sacrifice,author presents many Indian women,who have without a moment hesitation,given up their dreams for the sake of their family.The story is thought provoking as well as relevant.
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INTRODUCTION
'Gently Falls The Bakula' is a simple but meaningful story authored by Sudha Murthy, a prolific writer in English and Kannada. This is her first novel in kannada.It is translated in to English by Keerthi Ramachandra and got published by Penguin Books.The story talks about sociological and psychological problems arises in the society where people judge themselves on the basis of money.The author submit the story to "all those women who allowed family commitments and responsibilities to overpower their own aspirations."
ABOUT THE STORY
The story is centered mainly on two characters named Srimati and Srikanth,who belongs to two hostile communities.Both of them where brilliant students of their class from childhood.Slowly as the two get know each other,they fall in love.Despite the disagreements from family,they get married and shift to Mumbai for Srikanth's job.Later Srimati decides to give up her career to make way for her husband's progress.But Srikanth wasn't paying any kind of attention to her.Much later,an encounter with her professor results in Srimati analyzing her life and questioning her choices.At last she empowered herself and got independent from all kind of family boundaries which prevent her from going beyond horizon.
The BAKULA
The tree Bakula' and it's flowers are used in the story to present the intense emotions.The Bakula' tree stood between the houses of Srimati and Srikanth became the symbol of their love.The author present Bakula',just like neermathalam got presented by Kamala Suriya in her writings.Bakula flowers have a divine fragrance.Srimati always used to wore a string of Bakula' flowers in her hair.Thus Bakula' stands as an expression of love.
CONCLUSION
The beauty of Sudha Murthy's writings lies in its simplicity and in her ability to bring her characters to life.Through an epitome of sacrifice,author presents many Indian women,who have without a moment hesitation,given up their dreams for the sake of their family.The story is thought provoking as well as relevant.
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