Ep 9: Kavita Kane: Epic women Kaikeyi, Surpanaka and Menaka reimagined
Oct 31, 2023 ·
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Sexual intrigue, workplace politics, obsessive love is all reflected in the epics, which are metaphors for life, says author https://www.instagram.com/kavitakane/?hl=en. In this chat, the bestselling writer of https://www.amazon.in/Kavita-Kane/e/B00QOT6EY2 talks about...
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Sexual intrigue, workplace politics, obsessive love is all reflected in the epics, which are metaphors for life, says author Kavita Kane. In this chat, the bestselling writer of mythological fiction talks about how the much vilified Kaikeyi in the Ramayana may have just been playing her part in propelling Lord Rama towards his preordained destiny, the beautiful Meenakshi transformed into Surpanaka to plot revenge against her brother Ravana, the King of Lanka, and Menaka, the temptress was responsible for making Vishwamitra the Brahmarishi that he came to be.
Kane, whose soon to be launched novel is Tara’s Truce (on Tara, Vali and Sugriva’s wife in the Ramayana), has also written Karna’s Wife: The Outcast’s Queen, Sita’s Sister, Lanka’s Princess, Menaka’s Choice, Ahalya’s Awakening, Fisher Queen’s Dynasty and Saraswati’s Gift.
Chapters
00:30 On her book ‘Saraswati’s Gift’; an unconventional goddess
07:39 ‘Menaka’s Choice’ and apsaras as the symbol of sexuality
10:55 A lot of depth, trials and tears behind the beauty
11:26 Work dynamics in Indra’s world; female employees and male boss
13:40 The research involved in her books
16:10 On Vishwamitra and his ruthless quest for power
17:53 Kamban’s Meenakshi vs Valmiki’s Surpanakha
19:44 Amar Chitra Katha and its contribution
21:12 Relevance in contemporary times
22:49 Surpanakha and her shades of grey (‘Lanka’s Princess’)
24:56 Meenakshi becomes Surpanakha; revenge against Ravana
27:15 Ravana’s flamboyance and smug arrogance
28:39 Mandodari as Ravana’s conscience
29:15 Her grandmother’s influence
32:10 On ‘Karna’s Wife’; Duryodhana’s resentment
33:50 Lack of self-awareness of flaws; overpowering emotions
36:10 The positive side of Kaikeyi (‘Sita’s Sister’)
39:47 Upcoming book on Tara, Vali and Sugriva’s wife
41:07 Writing deadlines; dealing with grief
42:40 Spiritual connection to characters
43:10 Personal loss and unconditional love
45:30 First love and disappointment in ‘Karna’s Wife’
47:00 The beauty and depth of original stories; stories of us
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Email: swishingmindsets@gmail.com
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are personal. Listener discretion is advised.
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Kane, whose soon to be launched novel is Tara’s Truce (on Tara, Vali and Sugriva’s wife in the Ramayana), has also written Karna’s Wife: The Outcast’s Queen, Sita’s Sister, Lanka’s Princess, Menaka’s Choice, Ahalya’s Awakening, Fisher Queen’s Dynasty and Saraswati’s Gift.
Chapters
00:30 On her book ‘Saraswati’s Gift’; an unconventional goddess
07:39 ‘Menaka’s Choice’ and apsaras as the symbol of sexuality
10:55 A lot of depth, trials and tears behind the beauty
11:26 Work dynamics in Indra’s world; female employees and male boss
13:40 The research involved in her books
16:10 On Vishwamitra and his ruthless quest for power
17:53 Kamban’s Meenakshi vs Valmiki’s Surpanakha
19:44 Amar Chitra Katha and its contribution
21:12 Relevance in contemporary times
22:49 Surpanakha and her shades of grey (‘Lanka’s Princess’)
24:56 Meenakshi becomes Surpanakha; revenge against Ravana
27:15 Ravana’s flamboyance and smug arrogance
28:39 Mandodari as Ravana’s conscience
29:15 Her grandmother’s influence
32:10 On ‘Karna’s Wife’; Duryodhana’s resentment
33:50 Lack of self-awareness of flaws; overpowering emotions
36:10 The positive side of Kaikeyi (‘Sita’s Sister’)
39:47 Upcoming book on Tara, Vali and Sugriva’s wife
41:07 Writing deadlines; dealing with grief
42:40 Spiritual connection to characters
43:10 Personal loss and unconditional love
45:30 First love and disappointment in ‘Karna’s Wife’
47:00 The beauty and depth of original stories; stories of us
Follow Anuradha on LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram
Email: swishingmindsets@gmail.com
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are personal. Listener discretion is advised.
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