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Nala & Damayanti
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025856346
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 242
Weight: 1.14
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Nala & Damayanti is a captivating retelling of one of the most celebrated and poignant episodes from the great Indian epic, the Mahabharata. This timeless tale follows the lives of Nala, the noble King of Nishada, and Damayanti, the beautiful Princess of Vidarbha, whose love is famously sparked by the messages of a golden swan.
Their story is a grand narrative of devotion, trial, and restoration. After their marriage, the couple's happiness is threatened by the jealous spirit Kali, who leads Nala into a disastrous game of dice, resulting in the loss of his kingdom and his subsequent exile. Separated by misfortune and wandering through the wilderness, both Nala and Damayanti must endure a series of transformations and hardships that test their virtue and commitment to one another.
Retold with scholarly care by N. M. Penzer, this version preserves the lyrical beauty and moral complexity of the original Sanskrit tradition. Nala & Damayanti explores profound themes of fate, dharma, and the enduring power of love, making it a vital work for those interested in classical Eastern literature and universal mythology.
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