{"product_id":"the-serpents-revenge-unusual-tales-from-the-mahabharata","title":"The Serpent's Revenge: Unusual Tales from the Mahabharata by Sudha Murty","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"312\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"61\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"312\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"61\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe Serpent’s Revenge: Unusual Tales from the Mahabharata\u003c\/strong\u003e by Sudha Murty is a captivating collection of lesser-known stories from the Mahabharata, India's greatest epic.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eIn this book, Murty delves into intriguing narratives that unfold before, during, and after the Kurukshetra war.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThese tales, often overshadowed by the central narrative, offer fresh perspectives on familiar characters and events.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eFor instance, the book explores the multiple names of Arjuna and the reasons behind them, the curse of Yama, and the poignant lesson imparted by a humble mongoose to Yudhishthira.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThrough these stories, Murty brings to light the rich tapestry of the Mahabharata, highlighting its moral complexities and timeless wisdom.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"312\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"672\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"15\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eSudha Murty\u003c\/strong\u003e, born in 1950 in Shiggaon, North Karnataka, is a renowned Indian author, philanthropist, and educator.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eShe holds an M.Tech in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eMurty is the chairperson of the Infosys Foundation and has been instrumental in various social initiatives across India.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eA prolific writer, she has authored numerous books in English and Kannada, spanning genres such as fiction, travelogues, children's literature, and non-fiction.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHer works have been translated into all major Indian languages and have sold over 60 lakh copies.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eMurty's contributions to literature and society have earned her several prestigious awards, including the Padma Shri in 2006 and the Padma Bhushan in 2023.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eShe was also nominated as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha in 2024 for her contributions to social work and education.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sudha_Murty?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sudha_Murty?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! 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