It is an indepth character analysis of prominent characters and controversial subjects in. See all books authored by irawati karve, including yuganta. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Ebook yuganta as pdf download portable document format. Yuganta by karve irawati and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Karves knowledge and understanding of the epic can be seen by reading this work of hers. Irawati karves yuganta, a deeply researched, idiosyncratic and captivating analysis of the epic as just a story of human beings trapped in their insecurities and insufficiencies, in their rages. Apart from this book, karve has published a few other books, entitled hindu society an interpretation, maharashtra land and. This secured ebook solution is the brainchild of saakar yadav and vidyut shah, the cofounders of parth online bookstore, and it should soon be available online as well as at physical bookstores remember when it was okay to simply call them bookstores. The author of this book, irawati karve, was also a wellknown anthropologist and educationist from india. Irawati karve studies the humanity of the mahabharatas great figures and no one of them emerges for her as wholly good or wholly bad, few as even prevailingly good or prevailingly bad. Yuganta studies the principal, mythicalheroic figures of the mahabharata. It won sahitya academy prize as the best book of that year.
Yuganta by irawati karve raises interest in reading the original epic in full. Kinship organization in india by irawati karve and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Yuganta has never been out of print since it was published in marathi in 1969 and english in 1974. They should be studied to learn from their life and times, without judging them for their actions. Irawati karve was an indian educationist, anthropologist, sociologist and a writer from maharashtra, india. The end of an epoch, by irawati karve, is a series of essays on the indian epic cycle mahabharata. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. So the author tries to cull out the realhuman interpretations of the events underneath the alleg.
This book is primarily a collection of essays on a few characters that come in the mahabharata. Irawati karve 1905 11 august 1970 was an indian sociologist, anthropologist, educationist, and a writer from maharashtra, india. Irawati karve was a stalwart of indian sociology when it had just been institutionalized in the country. Yuganta by irawati karve book summary books and bliss. But then is length not the proof of impact this exploration has on the reader. This is not a story book, but rather a collection of essays which analyse various characters of mahabharata and their roles. The end of an epoch by irawati karve april 19, 2017 april 27, 2017 dhanyalakshmi this book which came as a gift from a dear friend, was written by irawati karve in marathi, translated to english by w. This is a paperback and the paper quality is in the ok category. Yuganta the end of an epoch irawati karve internet archive. Yuganta the end of an epoch irawati karve neat neat neat records. This book which came as a gift from a dear friend, was written by irawati karve in marathi, translated to english by w. Buy this book yuganta the end of an epoch by irawati karve at amazon india.
The video includes a storytell of what happened after mahabharata and reflection on some characters of mahabharata and our take from. What was expected, once the results of the immense task of critically editing the. The end of an epoch by irawati karve translated from marathi by the author. The end of an epoch, and racial problems in asia, and more on. The end of an epoch, a study of the main characters of the mahabharata treats them as historical figures and uses their attitudes and behavior to gain an understanding of the times in which they lived. Commentaries and commentaries have been written about the mahabharat, and continue to be written today, such is the mystery and vastness of that epic.
A mustread for anyone who finds mahabharata interesting. The book was written in marathi at first but later it was translated in english by w. Anyone reading this book might well conclude that iravati karves favourite sanskrit work is the mahabharata. Marathi original version of this book was awarded a prize by the sahitya akademi. The end of an epoch book online at best prices in india on. The premise of the book is that the mahabharata is essentially a record of events than a mythological tale. The book is a literary piece on the main characters of mahabharatha with. The present version of the book however lets one know that there was an earlier time. This secured ebook solution is the brainchild of saakar yadav and vidyut shah, the cofounders.
Nov 09, 2015 i have read the book and it is brilliant. Biography of irawati karve and his contribution towards. I was searching for some new perspective on the great piece, that is when i came across this book yuganta authored by irawati karve. Sought out by an inquirer like her, whose view of life is secular, scientific, anthropological in the widest sense, it is also appreciative of literary values, social problems of the past and present alike, and human needs and responses in the present and past. It is an indepth character analysis of prominent characters and controversial subjects in the great epic of mahabharata. At a simplistic level, the basic story thread is indeed communicated, while delving into these characters and placing them in the context of the story. The book is a literary piece on the main characters of mahabharatha with a historical, rather than a mythological approach.
Karve received a masters degree in sociology from mumbai university in 1928 and a doctorate in anthropology from a university in be. Iravati karves yuganta end of an epoch is not a rehash of the epic. The book tries to rationalize the epic and present it from a terse logic and definitive view point rather than from a religious view. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Short biography of irawati karve your article library. The author insists that in order to counter her line of thought and refute her arguments, if one were to read the original mahabharata, one of her purpose of writing these essays would be complete. It brings out the human side of the characters of the mahabharata, leading us to set aside the divine angle of viewing the mahabharata and look at it, especially its characters with human qualities, eligible to praise, fail, chide, mock, and not always hold a venerable high. Irawati karve yuganta is not a linear retelling of the mahabharata, instead it uses a few characters to do a critical analysis of the epic. The video includes a storytell of what happened after mahabharata and reflection on some characters of.
The book has impartial, unbiased essays on some of the characters in mahabharata, like kunti, krishna, gandhari, draupadi, vidura etc. The end of an epoch, the author has attempted to interpret many of the events of the mahabharata in a sociopolitical context. Duryodhana, the arch villain of the work, had been humiliated by the pandava heroes and had cause for resentment. Yuganta by dr irawati karve, translated from the marathi original. In yuganta, prof karve studied the characters and society in mahabharata. Jul 08, 2016 yuganta is, quite simply, the best book on the mahabharata that i have read. Ive been reading irawati karves yuganta, a collection of essays on the. Irawati karve studies the humanity of the mahabharatas great figures and no one of them emerges for her as wholly good or wholly bad, few as even prevailingly good or prevailingly. The razor edge of irawati karve s intelligence transforms the entire mahabharata from a work full of religious allusions and inconsistencies explained away by deus ex machina into something much more valuable the ultimate humanist story, of real people, facing real problems, and with real consequences that they had. Karve s knowledge and understanding of the epic can be seen by reading this work of hers.
Before devdutt pattnaik came it was irawati karve he credits her in his book, jaya. And even their acceptance might be more theoretical than practical. The most famous of karves works was yuganta, originally written in marathi and then later translated into english by herself. Has anyone read yuganta, iravati karves book on mahabharat. To a large extent this book has influenced my perceptions about mahabharata. Jul 19, 2006 irawati karve 1905 11 august 1970 was an indian sociologist, anthropologist, educationist, and a writer from maharashtra, india. Apart from this book, karve has published a few other. This book written by vidushi irawati karve is a delight for readers. Irawati karve books list of books by author irawati karve. Karve wrote the book first in marathi, and later translated it into english. None of these would make sense unless youve read the. Making her mark in a maledominated discipline was not an easy feat, but karves prowess in her subject helped her find her footing. This 18volume critical edition, which consumed nearly 50 years of research to produce the definitive mahabharata, is referred to in yuganta repeatedly.
May 21, 2017 irawati karve yuganta is not a linear retelling of the mahabharata, instead it uses a few characters to do a critical analysis of the epic. Biography of irawati karve and his contribution towards sociology. The end of an epoch by irawati karve translated from marathi by the author leave a reply. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. An earlier marathi version won the sahitya akademi prize in 1967. Commenting on this book would be a minor crime, for there are perhaps few equals to iravati karves yuganta the end of an epoch. What was the epoch which defines the times of mahabharata. Back of the book irawati karve studies the humanity of the mahabharatas great figureswith all their virtues and their equally numerous faultssought out by an inquirer like her, whose view of life is secular, scientific, anthropological in the widest sense, yet also appreciative of literary values, social problems of the past and present alike, and human needs and responses in her own. Irawati karve studies the humanity of the mahabharata s great figures, with all their virtues and their equally numerous faults. Irawati karve author of yuganta goodreads share book. Yuganta the end of an epoch irawati karve 1991 february 26, 2006 yuganta is a unique depiction of the mahabharata the grand epic of the hindu religion. The end of an epoch by irawati karve is a book which studies the pivotal events and characters of the mahabharata with a logical, analytical and critical point of view. Iravati karve poona, august 1968 foreword anyone reading this book might well conclude that iravati karves favourite sanskrit work is the mahabharata.
The razor edge of irawati karves intelligence transforms the entire mahabharata from a work full of religious allusions and inconsistencies explained away by deus ex machina into something much more valuable the ultimate humanist story, of real people, facing real problems, and with real consequences that they. Feb 21, 2014 i read yuganta when i was barely in my teens. Yuganta by irawati karve part 2 book summary books. This book won her the sahitya akademi award in the year of 1968. But it is not just about interesting tidbits, this is an analytical piece of work. Full text of yuganta the end of an epoch irawati karve. Apart from this book, karve has published a few other books, entitled hindu society an interpretation, maharashtra land and people, and kinship organization in india. Quotes by irawati karve that values are always relative to time and place is the stand taken by indian philosophy. Yuganta is, quite simply, the best book on the mahabharata that i have read. The subject of the book is secular, scientific and anthropological in widest sense.
Karves book is perhaps the only commentary on the mahabharata that i have read, which is based on boris critical edition of the mahabharata. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Yuganta by irawati karve part 2 book summary books and. Click download or read online button to get yuganta book now. The end of an epoch is a book written by anthropologist irawati karve. Sought out by an inquirer like her, whose view of life is secular, scientific, anthropological in the widest sense, yet appreciative of literary values, social problems of the past and present alike, and human needs and responses in the. But do pick the book up if youre interested in a perspective on the. The author of this book, irawati karve, was also a wellknown anthropologist and educationist. Then in my adolescence, my mother handed me a slim book of essays. Karmarkar, an engineer in myingyan, burma, on december 15, 1905 and died on august 11, 1970. Sought out by an inquirer like her, whose view of life is secular, scientific, anthropological in the widest sense, it is also appreciative of literary values, social problems of the past and.
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