According to Hindu mythology, Saraswati is known as the goddess of knowledge, arts and music. It is also known as the lost river. But do we really know much about her story or is she the wife of the creator Lord Brahma? In ‘Gifts of Saraswati’, the poem tells the story of Ken Devi. The story also brings to light Saraswati’s unusual marriage with Brahma, which is regarded as the union of two equal and independent personalities. While Saraswati is worshiped as a feminine force, not many know that she was not an advocate of the idea of marriage and motherhood; Devi believed in having other plans in life. Narrated in the voices of nameless celestials, gods and a few less mortals, this is a fascinating story of Goddess Saraswati.
Written in Kane’s trademark style, this is an interesting read worth adding to your reading list if you love to read anthologies. Remarkably, Kane’s characterization makes gods and goddesses and celestial beings more human and relatable. This not only gives a fresh perspective to his story but also makes it more relevant in our times. ‘Gift of Saraswati’ gives a glimpse of the extraordinary story of Saraswati, who is usually buried under myths and legends.
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