The Literature Lounge
Episode #37
Rasas in Divine Relationships With Shalini Modi
About this Podcast:
In this enlightening conversation, Mohua and Shalini Modi delve into the themes of Shalini’s book, ‘Rasas in Divine Relationships’, exploring the concept of Rasa, the significance of divine couples in Indian mythology, and the life lessons that can be drawn from their stories. They discuss the nine rasas, the challenges faced by characters like Kunti and Pandu, and the role of humor in relationships. The conversation also touches on the seven immortals of Indian mythology, the influence of patriarchy, and the importance of thorough research in writing. Shalini shares insights into her writing process and hints at a sequel to her book.
00:00 – Highlights
01:34 – Introduction to Rasas in Divine Relationships
02:15 – Exploring the Concept of Rasa
04:07 – Divine Couples and Universal Struggles
08:09 – Handling Challenging Rasas
10:51 – Life Lessons from Lakshman and Urmila
11:54 – Humor in Divine Relationships
14:09 – The Seven Immortals of Indian Mythology
19:32 – Patriarchy in Mythology
22:28 -Writing and Research in Mythology
25:10 – Future Works and Sequel Insights
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Mohua Chinappa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohua-chinappa/
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Shalini Modi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shalini-modi-8b4a0710b/
Book Link
Rasas in Divine Relationships : https://amzn.in/d/isW6REJ
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