Draupadi is authored by Pratibha Rai and published by Rajpal & Sons (Rajpal Publishing) in the year 2013. The book tells the story of the mythological character Draupadi in the Hindu epic Mahabharata, and her relevance in present day Indian society.
Synopsis
Draupadi is the common wife of the five Pandavas- Yudhisthira, Arjuna, Bhima, Nakula and Sahdeva. The brothers stake her in a game of dice against the Kauravas, their arch enemies. Nobody does anything to stop the sequence of action, including the old and elderly. The eldest brother of the Kauravas Duryodhana tries to disrobe Draupadi but fails to do so because of the divine grace of Krishna. Because of the insult that is meted to her, she vows to wash her hair in the blood of Duryodhana, which does happen by the end of the great war. Bhima kills Duryodhana and Draupadi fulfils her vow. The figure of Draupadi stands for strength, strong will and revenge. She is very human instead of being one of the main characters in Mahabharata. This is what makes her extremely important in present time, with many works based on her as an individual. Her friendship with Krishna, who was her close confidante and guide, is considered to be modern, and especially discussed.
About the Author
Draupadi the book is a work of Literature and Fiction, is by Pratibha Rai, who is a leading Oriya writer. She perfectly captures the tone and heart of the tale of Draupadi and makes her familiar to new readers. You can order the book easily from Snapdeal.
