Author: Sharad Pawar
Publication: Rajhans Prakashan
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Author: J.S.Sukhathanakar
Publication: Sugava Prakashan
Category: दलित साहित्य-डॉ.बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर साहित्य / चरित्र
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धर्मानंद - Dharmanand धर्मानंद (Dharmananda) is a Marathi novel written by J.S.Sukhathanakar. It was first published in 1957 by Sugava Prakashan. The novel tells the story of Dharmanand, a young man who is torn between his desire for a modern lifestyle and his traditional upbringing. Dharmanand is raised in a conservative Brahmin family, but he is drawn to the more liberal values of his friends and classmates. He struggles to reconcile his two worlds, and his journey is full of conflict and self-discovery. धर्मानंद is a well-written and engaging novel that explores the themes of tradition and modernity, family and friendship, and self-discovery. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Marathi literature or in the social and cultural history of India. Here is a more detailed description of the novel: धर्मानंद is set in the early 20th century, in a small town in Maharashtra. The protagonist, Dharmanand, is a young Brahmin man who is raised in a conservative family. He is taught to respect tradition and to follow the rules of his caste. However, Dharmanand is also drawn to the more liberal values of his friends and classmates. He is curious about the world outside of his community, and he wants to experience new things. Dharmananda's journey is full of conflict and self-discovery. He struggles to reconcile his two worlds, and he often feels like he does not belong anywhere. He is torn between his desire to be a good son and a good Hindu, and his desire to be free to live his own life. धर्मानंद is a complex and nuanced novel that explores the challenges of living in a rapidly changing world. It is a story about the search for identity, the struggle for freedom, and the power of love. The novel has been praised for its realism, its insights into Indian society, and its powerful portrayal of Dharmanand's inner conflict. It is a classic of Marathi literature, and it is still relevant today.
