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In this book, you will encounter a variety of characters whose lives intertwine through the thread of marriage. From the initial stages of infatuation and blossoming love to the decision to marry and the inevitable challenges that follow, each story reflects the myriad ways in which marriage is perceived and lived. Some characters see marriage as a solution to financial woes, believing it can provide stability and security. Others view it as a convenient escape from personal responsibility, or as a social trophy to enhance their status. There are also characters who fear commitment and seek the freedom of an open marriage, and those who enter marriage with pure intentions, only to find themselves at a crossroads of expectation and reality.
Despite these varying perspectives, the essence of Many Shades of Marriage is to reveal the profound spiritual significance of this ancient institution. Beyond societal expectations and personal gratification, marriage offers a unique path for soul evolution. Personal accountability plays a big part in handling challenges in marriage, just like anywhere else. Marriage, the sacred institution, cannot be held accountable for individual misconceptions about roles and responsibilities; balancing personal ambitions and playing the roles with aplomb is no easy task. True growth and transformation occur through deep commitment and contemplation shared by two individuals. When couples engage in marriage as friends and partners, they evolve individually and create a nurturing environment for the next generation.
Prapulla, Dr. Mythri
Prapulla has an engineering background and works in the IT sector. Her career in technical writing has inspired her to write about various other topics. She has been on a spiritual quest for decades. Her quest has made her a regular student of Hindu scriptures. She believes that individual experiences must be validated by what the scriptures talk about. She has been writing about many points that she reflects upon over the years. This book is her first attempt at co-authoring, bringing together her penchant for highlighting timeless values, and writing in the form of short stories.
Dr. Mythri Ramachandra, an accomplished environmental scientist with a PhD in biotechnology, has a fervent passion for literature and an insatiable curiosity about the connections between tradition and science. Dr. Mythri, though deeply rooted in the field of science, has always harboured a profound passion for literature. She is also a storyteller and poet. Recently, she has been intrigued by the varying perspectives of marriage as seen through the lens of different generations. This curiosity inspired her to explore the scriptural essence of marriage through diverse stories. To bring this vision to life, she decided to co-author Many Shades of Marriage with her friend and mentor, Prapulla. In addition to this work, Dr. Mythri has recently authored Discord to Symphony, a book that is making waves and inspiring multitasking women everywhere.
Together, Dr. Mythri and Prapulla weave a rich tapestry of narratives that delve into the spiritual and emotional dimensions of this ancient institution. The common thread of individual accountability cannot be missed in these stories.
