Story 18 : Hemanti

In this gripping tale of Hemanti, Tagore boldly confronts the sacred institution of Hindu marriage. He exposes the oppressive reality that shackles Bengali women after they exchange vows, denounces the hypocritical shadows haunting the Indian middle class, and, as the drama unfolds, Hemanti, a free-spirited soul, faces a harrowing sacrifice due to her innate sensitivity. In the climactic passage, Tagore unflinchingly challenges the revered Hindu custom of venerating Sita's unwavering devotion to appease her husband Rama's doubts, as immortalised in the epic Ramayana. To know more, listen to this episode only on “Audio Pitara.” This episode is narrated by “Kishor and team.” For more stories, podcasts, audiobooks, and similar content like this, visit audiopitara.com. Let us know which story was your favourite on our Instagram and get more updates on our Youtube channel, @audiopitara.

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