Author: Sharad Pawar
Publication: Rajhans Prakashan
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Author: V.S.Khandekar
Publication: Mehta Publishing House
Category: लेख
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समुद्रमंथन (Samudramanthan) is a Marathi book written by V.S. Khandekar. It was first published in 1941 by Mehta Publishing House. The book is a historical novel set in the time of the Mahabharata. It tells the story of the churning of the ocean, which is said to have produced the nectar of immortality. The book is a classic of Marathi literature and has been translated into several languages. The story begins with the Pandavas and Kauravas, the two great dynasties of India, locked in a terrible war. The Pandavas are the rightful heirs to the throne, but the Kauravas have usurped it. The war has been going on for years, and neither side has been able to gain an advantage. One day, the Pandavas are visited by a sage named Durvasa. Durvasa is a powerful sage, and he is angry with the Pandavas for their lack of devotion. He curses them, saying that they will lose the war. The Pandavas are devastated, but they know that they must find a way to break the curse. They go to the sage Vyas, who tells them that the only way to break the curse is to find the nectar of immortality. The nectar is said to be hidden at the bottom of the ocean, and it can only be obtained by churning the ocean. The Pandavas set out to find the nectar. They build a huge raft and set sail for the ocean. They churn the ocean for many days, but they are unable to find the nectar. Finally, the god Vishnu appears and tells them that they must sacrifice their eldest son, Abhimanyu, in order to obtain the nectar. The Pandavas are heartbroken, but they know that they must do what is necessary. They sacrifice Abhimanyu, and the nectar is finally revealed. The Pandavas drink the nectar and become immortal. They return to the battlefield and defeat the Kauravas, finally winning the war. Samudramanthan is a powerful story of sacrifice, courage, and redemption. It is a classic of Marathi literature and is still read by people all over the world.
