Gently Falls The Bakula

Introduction : Karnataka born Indian writer famous for her novels like House of Cards, Mahasweta, Dollar Bahu, children classic, Collection of short stories Sudha Murty is a prolific personality. It is astonishing that how being the chairperson of the Infosys Foundation she probes such deep in human heart. Story Line: the story opens with a easy go on flow, telling a story of two genius girl and boy who come from two different families which are antagonistic to each other fiercely. But they fall in love. Their love deepens with the fragrance of tiny little ' bakul' flower. Shrimati the symbol of purity, love, sacrifice and calmness get absorbed with the self effacing flower 'Bakula' that she always wears in her hair and Shrikant associates her with it in every aspect. He asks her to write letter to him when he moves to Bombay for his higher studies. Shrimati encloses a tiny Bakul in every letter. They got married,inspite of every adversity from their house. Shrimati the brighest student sacrifices her career,her thirst for knowledge,her yeraing for History of India,for Lord Ashoka,Goutam Buddha Vikramaditya as at a point of her life she feels 'Sir,I do love history but l love Shrikant as well', perhaps more. She sacrifices her sensibility,her aspiration, her sensitivity helping Shrikant to climb the ladder of corporate world,higher to highest. But everything has a limit and Shrimati crosses the limit of sacrifice on her part. She feels lonely,detached with no child,no lover and perhaps no husband who cares a fig for her. She does not aspire for materialism,she asks for love, for simplicity,profound knowledge and spirituality. But she is taken for granted. Her calm docile self is used by everyone,her husband,her in laws. They never love her only taunt her, make her suffer. The most evolving and absorbing portion was Shrimati's realization and gradual development.Her sufferings, agony, humiluation one-day dissolve all her dilemma, her oscillation. Her tremendous will power leads her to her destination - her journey in search of truth 'The only option left was to become a student once again'. After 10 years of marriage she realized what she wants. She flies to U.S.A for her PhD that she refused earlier when Prof. Collins offered her a scholarship in Yale University. She takes the offer after 10 years."Shri, if I had not been sensitive and bright I wouldn’t have had to suffer such loneliness. I could have enjoyed your wealth. When I was, thinking about my life so far what my goal has been I have realized what I want." Technical sides : The story telling style, easy flow of language touch readers heart easily. The ending is really heart touching where Shrikant lose his Shrimati- 'Shrimati who had walked with him side by side in the same Shravan rain for ten years had now left him all alone'. There is no braggadocio of Language, no bubble of hobnob society. The symbolic 'Bakul flower' keeps spreading its mild fragrance all over the novel .It must be said that sophisticated simplicity is the logo of this novel. My opinion I thank and express my regard to the writer for such precious gift that brings unfathomable pleasure to read. It soothes the heart with pure refreshment of thought and lyrical provocation. I wish whoever will pick the copy must be enlightened with real pleasure and contemplation.

Amazingg bookk...the story is simple...rich in emotions. ..quite relatable ...loved reading. ..i wish it had part 2 to it ...not even once in any chapter i felt it boring to read i was completely hooked to the flow of the story

It is a must read for all the girls. The story is very nice inspiring and its written very well

Good book

Good story with lots of feelings