वैशाली की नगरवधू [Vaishali ki Nagarvadhu] by आचार्य चतुरसेन

When I think of Hindi literature, except the mandatory school readings, I have only read Premchand's work. I'd recommend this to everyone who's interested in Indian history, and it'd be best if it's read in its original language.

And so I couldn't understand many sentences and have definitely missed out many expressions and connotations that rely on a language. Sadly, I couldn't find the meanings of several words even on the internet. As a reader, I feel I am being unfair to the author when I don't absorb every word and every sentence written in the book. I must admit, I didn't understand many words which seem to originate from Sanskrit. Unfortunately, language is also what makes this book a little difficult to read.

Language and Acharya Chatursen's attention to details while trying to be as factually correct about the setup make this plot so intriguing, interesting and alive. One cannot help but wonder at the wealth and splendor of the kingdoms and republics alike, and yet cringe at the society rigidly divided on the basis of caste or race. The geography, political scene, socioeconomic, religious and cultural aspects of that era have been described very realistically. The plot is well researched (as good as it gets), and serves as a good reference for anyone interested in India during the Vedic ages. This was his masterpiece and he has done full justice to it. I could feel so closely for all the characters.Īcharya Chatursen mentioned in the prologue that despite writing several books, he'd consider this one as the sole work of his. Following the Buddha's teachings, she became an arahant.This is one of those books which immersed me in a completely different world while I was reading, and when I was done, I felt a little sad, as if I had lost some people. It tells the story of Āmrapālī, also known as 'Ambapālika' or 'Ambapali', a celebrated nagarvadhu (royal courtesan) of the Republic of Vaishali in ancient India around 500 BC. It is a biographical novel which showcases the lustful nature of society as well as other aspects of culture and history of early Buddhist era India. Vaishali ki Nagarvadhu (Hindi:वैशाली की नगरवधू) (literally, Nagar Vadhu or royal city bride/courtesan of Vaishali) is a two-part Hindi novel by Acharya Chatursen Shastri, published in 1948-49.

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वैशाली की नगरवधू [Vaishali ki Nagarvadhu] by आचार्य चतुरसेन