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Samjhanaka Anubhutiharu: An
unsolved Love
Dr. Govinda Parajuli
Prof. of School of Journalism.
New Delhi, India.
SAMJHANAKA
ANUBHUTIHARU a
colletion of short stories
by Kamala Sarup
Rs. 50
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“We are in search of a mature
conception of love,” she writes. She finds, in the end, that “the need
to love and to be loved is deeply placed in human nature,” and “that
love is an achievement,” something that is not found, but created. My
practical side can admit this is probably what we should seek and find
in any legitimate “philosophy of intimacy.” what I found her stories are
original. Kamala Sarup's stories collection Samjhana Ka Anubhutiharu are
the theories of love she picks up, considers, then puts down along the
way.
Most interesting is Kamala's consideration of evolutionary psychology's
take on love, allowed humans to better care for their offspring, thus
making them more likely to grow up to procreate themselves. Student of
mine Kamala Sarup's vivid characterization and the believability of
their actions makes these stories interesting, but it is her language
that carries the collection. Her love of words and imagery beats at the
heart of every story, and makes the most prosaic scene spill over with
stunning meaning and portent.
Story writer Kamala Sarup's stories are like the "Erich Segal's stories”
is one such writer who has always been ahead of the writers from his
generation. I’ve read 6 books authored by him but apart from these 6
books, he has also written some 8 other books; including the
best-selling books. It is said about Eric Segal appear to something
familiar with the shaping power of his imagination. Furthermore,
unconsummated loves, like the courtly love of Dante and Beatrice and the
divine love St. Augustine describes in his Confessions.The fact that
Erich Segal has used simple but effective language in his book is simply
astonishing.
When Kamala Sarup gave me her stories collection "Samjhana Ka
Anubhutiharu". I liked reading. I didn’t have much expectation from the
book. But when I started reading it. It seemed I entered a different
world. Overall, it is a great stories collection. I have read it a
couple of times now. Each time I read it I love it. Since the time I
first read “Samjhana Ka Anubhutiharu” by her, I’ve become a great
admirer of her writing style & ability.
A powerful story, Kamala Sarup focus on women in particular and bring
light to the emotional duress endured in a patriarchal societies where a
woman's voice is usually not heard. Kamala argues, is historical because
it has existed in different forms at different times. After all, the
sexual revolution of the 1970s may have changed the way women think and
talk about love and sex, but it didn't change the biological patterns of
male and female arousal, she says. She takes the path between
conservative and liberal theories of love.
In the eighteen stories Sarup seems eager to explore new forms and
subjects for her writing, and in the process of this exploration, show
how broad and varied her talent really is. The collection is
wide-ranging. The stories revolve around exactly the kinds of moments
good short fiction should.
Samjhanaka Anubhutiharu conveys the message that Love is one of God’s
sweetest blessings. Kamala's exploration of love, lust and sexual
obsession is clearly derived. As it stands now, Kamala's “philosophy of
stories” has explained relations and the activities between human
beings. The story exposes the prevailing conditions of Nepalese society.
Usually I like stories of life because they're easy for the author to
pull off while keeping the characters, however, I think that Kamala
Sarup has done it. Words are sharply defined. Every line is equal.It is
interesting that these stories deliver their emotional impact better
than the others in the book. Her characters are equally fascinating.
Throughout the creative process, she had written much about the
background and history of life and love. The book is just over 100 pages
long that is beautiful and clear. Her stories bring to life people
usually overlooked. The stories is short compared to some others of hers
but it has a real beauty about its language that makes up for this. She
can touch you in an unusual way and her selected stories are superb
introduction to her work.
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