Author: Sharad Pawar
Publication: Rajhans Prakashan
View DetailsAuthor: Mukund Taksale
Publication: Sadhana Prakashan
Category: लेख
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Muka Mhane () is a Marathi novel by Mukund Taksale. It was first published in 1973 by Sadhana Prakashan. The novel tells the story of a young man who is mute and his struggles to find acceptance in a society that values speech. The novel has been praised for its sensitive portrayal of the challenges faced by people with disabilities. The novel is set in a small village in Maharashtra. The protagonist, Pandurang, is born mute. His parents are ashamed of him and refuse to take him to school. Pandurang is left to fend for himself, and he learns to survive by begging and stealing. One day, Pandurang meets a young woman named Suman. Suman is kind and compassionate, and she befriends Pandurang. She teaches him how to read and write, and she helps him to find a job. Pandurang and Suman fall in love, and they eventually get married. The novel follows Pandurang and Suman as they face the challenges of raising a family in a society that is not always accepting of people with disabilities. The novel also explores the themes of love, loss, and redemption. Muka Mhane is a powerful and moving novel that sheds light on the challenges faced by people with disabilities. The novel is a reminder that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their abilities.