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What if the most debated marriage in Indian mythology wasn’t a curse, but a conscious choice—a divine disruption that redefined power, agency, and womanhood?
“Draupadi’s Choice” delves into the enigmatic, often misunderstood story of the only queen in epic literature to marry five brothers. Weaving together scriptural citations, historical traces of polyandry, and feminist re-readings, this book confronts centuries of moral judgments to unveil the symbolic, sociopolitical, and spiritual layers behind Draupadi’s polyandrous union. Was it Shiva’s boon or patriarchy’s plan? Through meticulous exploration of Vyasa’s justifications, ancient dharmashastra debates, ethnographic parallels from India’s polyandrous communities, and bold comparisons to global mythic figures, this book reclaims Draupadi not as a pawn of fate, but as a timeless force of resistance.
Whether you're a mythology lover, a scholar, or a seeker of forgotten female power, this book invites you to re-see Draupadi—not as a woman divided among five men, but as one woman who held five mirrors to society’s fractured soul.
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Shampa Chatterjee
Shampa Chatterjee is an Mindset and Relationship Healing Coach, and the author of The Art of Relationship Resonance- Mastering Communication For Stronger Bonds. She is the founder of Mind Wave Hub powered by Trustworthy Ties and the visionary to empowers individuals and couples to enhance their relationships and overall mental well-being through mindset, mindfulness, movement, and meaningful conversations.
With a deep-rooted passion for mythology, Shampa reimagines sacred stories through a therapeutic and feminine lens—honoring the emotional endurance, quiet strength, and forgotten voices of women from epic narratives. Her work creates a powerful bridge between the ancient and the modern, the spiritual and the psychological.
She is the author of the acclaimed book The Art Of Relationship Resonance: Mastering Communication For Stronger Bonds—a transformative guide for building deeper, authentic connections. Her current book, part of the Vows & Voids series, continues this journey of emotional exploration, focusing on the often-unheard voices of women who waited, endured, and healed.
Shampa believes healing isn’t linear — it's a courageous act of returning to ourselves again and again. Through her courses, coaching, events, and books, she continues to guide thousands toward greater awareness, mental and emotional wellness, and empowered living.
Through books, immersive retreats, digital courses, and mindful cycling journeys, Shampa empowers women to rise from relationship challenges with grace, clarity, and inner power.
When she's not mentoring soulpreneurs or retelling mythology under moonlight, you’ll find her cycling through nature and mountains, journaling by candlelight, or sipping warm coffee while dreaming of her next retreat.
