“Sootputra” - the word resounds in the pandemonium of panchal by none other than its princess on the eventful day of the maha swayamvar . The great Karna trembles, devatas gawk , courtiers gap ,asuras consternate .The saga unfolds which the world would never see again , saga of treachery , deceit , disdain and dharma . Sky trepidates so as the earth , only one flesh and blood on that day smiles none other than the Krishna himself . It’s the time to pay for your karma and pay your dues .
The story of Draupadi will enthral the generations , yugs to come and unfold in a way that no one would ever wildly think . A story of her sacrifice , resentment ,grit and undominable strength. Sootputra resigns to his seat , comes the kshatriya in an attire of the Brahmin , Arjuna , lifts the bow and shoots the eye of the revolving fish , the court of pnachal erupts , so as an elated Draupadi . The best archer in the world (is Karna listening ??) in the world has won the hands of Panchali .
So , the story seems perfect , life seems serene . Destiny always holds to its surprises as it does for Draupadi . Draupadi divides her love , attention for some asinine rule pandavas made to their mother Kunti as Sahadev narrates that they have won alms(really?? alms ??) in the swayamvar .
Life continues for Draupadi , so as the string of heartbreaks , all five brothers keep marrying for the politics , gain of the state and what not . And Draupadi stands tall and strong and sacrifice everything .
At the time torments , destiny decides ,the long and testing journey starts from hastinapura to khandavaprastha for the princess , who is used to all royal comforts - stays mum and endures .A master in politics, rajadharma hones her skills in sword fighting , lends hand to transform and transfigure a barren land to Indraprastha .
Once again , destiny acts cruel for her , for another asinine rule strikes , Arjuna goes a 12 year exile , Panchali’s first love vanishes , series of sacrifices in her life hits new high - endures and stands even taller . Arjuna marries again - this time none other than the daughter of Vasudeva and Rohini - Suvadra- Draupadi is stunned !!!
This book depicts the arduous journey of Draupadi while time and destiny torments her in the name of politics , dharma and royalties in the words of the writer .
This book is a good read and comes in 3 parts .
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