Sati – Women from India Mythology

By Maharanee Sunity Devee

Sati, the daughter of Maharaja Daksha, defies her father by marrying Shiva who does not belong to a royal family. Even though he agrees to their union, he never accepts him in the family.
The incensed father decides to avenge himself by devising a plan to publicly humiliate Shiva. How will Sati protect the integrity of her beloved husband?
Read the timeless story of this determined and strong-willed woman from the eyes of Maharani Sunity Devee.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Srishti Publishers
• Release date: Jun 26, 2021

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SATI

WOMEN FROM INDIAN MYTHOLOGY #3

MAHARANEE SUNITY DEVEE

Other stories in the same series

#1. Sita

#2. Savitri

#4. Shakuntala

#5. Uttara

#6. Damyanti

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The original spellings of some archaic words and names have been retained knowingly to preserve the distinct flavor and authenticity of the narrative. One can see a strong Bengali dialect reflected in names Jambu (Jammu), dhatura (datura) etc.

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Long time ago, the Maharajah of Daksha, Daksha Prajapati reigned over a kingdom which stretched along the foot of the mighty Himalayas, and his capital stood on the river Ganges, which is present day Haridwar. He was one of the richest and the most powerful maharajahs in Jambudwipa, the country which is now called India. He was widely respected and revered by devas and kings because of his lovely daughters. As each daughter blossomed to maidenhood, Daksha Raj married her to a rich god. And thus,