Maheswata

Maheswata is a story of a beautiful girl named Anupama, who suddenly has to face life in all its cruel possibilities. After enduring immense suffering, she begins to take things in stride, fights back with courage, and ultimately finds meaning in her life.

This novel is filled with numerous life lessons. It delves into many subtle issues of the human mind regarding beauty, the security of women in a male-dominated society in India, and what a man's love for a beautiful woman might signify. It also explores the plight of a talented, motherless girl born into a poor family and how sometimes good people endure immense suffering through no fault of their own. Despite these bleak circumstances, the novel reminds us that there are still good people in the world.

The story encourages introspection on many issues. Thank you, dearest Madam Sudha Murthy, for such a wonderful novel.