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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       $ 3

“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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