Shyamchi Aai (Marathi Edition) - Softcover

Sane, Pandurang Sadashiv

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ISBN 10: 1974690555 ISBN 13: 9781974690558

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Shyamchi Aai is an autobiography of Sane Guruji belonging to a Brahmin family in Konkan region of rural Maharashtra during British Raj. Sane Guruji (now an adult), fondly called Shyam during his childhood, is narrating his memories to a group of children in a nightly sitting. Chapters in the book are named ratra meaning "night" in Marathi. They are named first night, second night and so on. Every passing 5 the story takes you into the fa amily setting in rural Konkan and its beautiful seaside landscapes with adjoining ranges of Sahyadri. This book is representation of the love of mother for her child. As the title suggests the central character is Shyam's mother and the kind of enormous influence she has on Shyam's life and upbringing. It involves sticking to one's ideals even though one is neck deep in abject poverty. The narration is flamboyant and involves readers in the setting smoothly. As the story progresses, we come to know the deterioration of Shyam's debt-ridden family. The communication between father and son, mother and son, and siblings is exemplary. It shows if love is present a person's life can be content no matter how poor he is. The book starts with Shyam's mother getting married into a wealthy family, its slow progression into debt-ridden poverty, and ends with illness and death of his mother.

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About the Author

Pandurang Sadashiv Sane also known as Sane Guruji (Guruji meaning "respected teacher") by his students and followers, was a Marathi author, teacher, social activist and freedom fighter from Maharashtra, India. He is referred to as the National Teacher of India. Guruji wrote around 135 books and about 73 books have been published and almost all these books are mainly children's literature. His most well known work in Marathi literature include Shyamchi Aai.

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