Yayati was published by Rajpal & Sons in the year 2010 which has won several accolades. It follows the tale and life of King Yayati during the period of Mahabharata.
Synopsis
Since its publication Yayati has received admiration from various groups. Winner of Jnanpith and Sahitya Akademi Awards, the book unfolds the story of King Yayati and his carnal tales forming one of the most luring and tantalizing stories during Mahabharata. Yayati, was a great ruler and a scholar who was not only well-versed in shastras but also looked after the welfare of his subjects. Lord Indra, the king of gods was also awestruck by the life of Yayati. Fathering five sons with his wife Devyani and maid Sharmishtha, he even exchanged his old age for his son's youth to seek his carnal quest.
About the Author
Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar was born in Maharashtra in 1898 and was an eminent Marathi writer who went on to receive the prestigious Jnanpith Award, first-ever Marathi to do so. He started his career as a school teacher who later wrote around 250 short stories and 100 essays. He died in the year 1976. Avail this finest literature and fiction by ordering online on Snapdeal.
