Chronicles of Kuru Woman Krishna's Sister Vol.1

Heelo Fellas,I hope all of you are fine wherever you are. Please stay safe.Well, I am so happy that I started my new year 2020 with this fantastic book called Chronicles of Kuru Woman: Krishna’s Sister by Priyanka Bhuyan. Ever since Krishna’s Sister was released I have been waiting to read this one.The author has very cleverly put together the entire life of this not-much-spoken-about Queen. She undoubtedly had a very important role to play in the Mahabharat as well. I was glad to know finally about her with so much clarity. I definitely felt a kind of hurry while speaking about a lot of incidents which I would have loved to know more details about. But, I do not complain about it because still, I could not hold back myself from reading this one. I found myself reading the book every now & then as if I was fearing that if I do not read this now the words are going to disappear.The book has been written in a very reader-friendly language & that is my most favorite part. I could read it at a stretch without needing any kind of vocabulary reference. The personality of Subhadra has been given enough flavor so that it does not overpower any other character. Draupadi & Subhadra’s bond also has been explained impeccably. It is indeed a very beautiful relationship. Unimaginable yet true. Emotions of every kind are described amazingly. The part where Subhadra was angry I was too; if she felt sad or lonely so did I. Yes, I undoubtedly cried each & every time she shed a tear. I was mind blown when I witnessed the same divine presence & connection as she did while she gave up her body to conjoin into her origin. It was a surreal experience & I am thanking you for this from the bottom of my heart Priyanka You nailed it. Bullseye.I have no more questions about Subhadra at all. All the questions have been answered meticulously & in the most perfect way possible. If you want the younger generations to know about our mythological history Priyanka ‘s Krishna’s Sister is going to be the best choice. I most recommended this book to everyone.Sending lots of gracious sassiness your way.

4/5 starsKRISHNA'S SISTER is the story of Subhadra (sister of Krishna and Balaram, and wife of Arjun). The reason that this book is interesting is that it brings forth a story and gives a voice to this another lesser-known woman from the Mahabharata. Recent mythological fiction novels have become a popular source and stronghold for the feminist viewpoint, with the help of which, the female characters are given a chance to bring their stories to the forefront. We all know that the Mahabharata is full of various related stories, but often they are ignored so as to not confuse the reader.However, this was a great attempt by the author to share the story of Subhadra, a sister of a God, but also a warrior and an independent and strong woman, on her own terms, as well as a goddess herself, worshipped in the Jagannath temple at Puri.The story was an emotional one that tugs on my heartstrings. It is about Subhadra - her life and her struggles, and the utter tragedies that befell her. But most of all, it is about how she overcame them all to emerge victoriously.The author has written the story in a fluid way - we see the elements of family brought in, along with the love shared among brothers and sisters, the romantic love and subsequent pining she finds with Arjuna, and her later strife as a woman in society. The narration was on point, because despite the fact that all of this happened in the epics, thousands of years ago, the reader cannot help but relate with Subhadra. I cried with her, her pain, and her sacrifices. And like her, I too questioned the ways in which women have to sacrifice so much.The author also explored her journey from being a Princess of the Yadav clan to being a queen in the Kuru dynasty, her relationships, and the dynamics among the Pandavas, with Draupadi and Kunti. Her relationship with Krishna was an adorable one and I loved the glimpses we got of the Lord.Like all epics, the idea of destiny and fate is very powerful and prevalent here. Just like in the Greek dramas of West, of Sophocles, Homer, and Euripides, the inevitability of fate catching up to you, or the human strife and failure, to outrun it and escape it is very powerful in the Mahabharata as well. Especially if you consider the end of the Yadav clan but the continuation of the Kuru clan with the help of Krishna's intervention.The author with her concise writing has kept the reader intrigued and engaged until the very end. I truly enjoyed reading this book and I hope the author comes up with the rest of the books in the series soon!

"Put up a brave face no matter how life throws you off balance"Krishna's sister, Arjun's wife and Abhimanyu's mother, yet so less unwritten of. This is a book that says the saga of Mahabharata from Subhadra's eyes.Subhadra was a Warrior Princess of Dwaraka. She always wanted to have a joyous family and an affectionate husband. Indeed she got one. Married in the Kuru Clan of Bharatvarsha, little did she realized what destiny has decided for her.Foremost, the separation of 13 years from her husband, raising her son single-handedly and then the havocs that war bought to her life. She stood the test of time heroically for her brother Krishna always told her, she was made for a special purpose and Subhadra was a part of him.She saw the doom of Kauravas, the end of her own family at Dwarka and moving away of the Pandavas for heaven. She was the only one left to build the Kingdom with her grandson.The book though, fast-paced because it was more on Subhdra than the epic Mahabharata but I so much liked it because it utters of a woman about whom I know so little and I guess everyone else too.I really recognize the author for putting this entire epic from her viewpoint. I guessed, it will tell the old told story but to my surprise, there were so many things I didn't know about until I read the book.I am a mythology fan. However, people doubt if these things actually occurred but these stories always teach you some greatest life lessons.It's a short but beautiful book. Recommended.

The print of the book is hazy and the letters have vanished from places. It's readable but I would love a clearer book.

Some stories touch your, but Subhadra's story touched my soul. I always wondered how she felt when her only son was cruelly murdered on the battlefield of Kurushetra. Reading her own account of her story, has brought me to tears.

🌟 Even though this maybe the 10th author I am reading about this Indian mythology, exploring fresh perspectives from the lesser-known pages of history as we unravel the remarkable journey n views of Subhadra, the formidable baby sister of Krishna. Her strength, wisdom, and courage provide a treasure trove of lessons for inspiring women everywhere. 💪🌼