{"product_id":"1ljnz7ic0v6o","title":"Bhaktakobi Joydeb by Radhamadhab Mondal [Hardcover]","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"345b2927-dc07-4e90-9bf0-8cf371681ea4\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Bhakta Kavi Jaydev\"\u003c\/strong\u003e – The First Bengali Novel on the Poet of \u003cem\u003eGita Govinda\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Chandana-charchita-neela-kalevara, Peetavasana Banamali...\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in history and extensive research, \u003cem\u003eBhakta Kavi Jaydev\u003c\/em\u003e is the first Bengali novel that intricately weaves the life of the legendary poet Jaydev. Set against the backdrop of Ajay River’s \u003cstrong\u003eKenduli\u003c\/strong\u003e, Mandira, and the \u003cstrong\u003eSenpahari\u003c\/strong\u003e region of Kaksa, this novel brings to life the historical and cultural richness of Rarh Bengal. Kenduli, still revered for its association with Jaydev, is home to the ancient \u003cstrong\u003eMakar Mela\u003c\/strong\u003e, a festival deeply intertwined with the poet’s legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Jaydev remains the central figure, this novel is more than just his biography—it is a vivid \u003cstrong\u003esocial and historical chronicle\u003c\/strong\u003e of Rarh Bengal. It introduces us to \u003cstrong\u003eLakshman Sen,\u003c\/strong\u003e the ruler of Bengal at the time, along with people from various social strata, including the \u003cem\u003eDhekaru\u003c\/em\u003e blacksmiths. Blending \u003cstrong\u003ehistory, mythology, and folklore\u003c\/strong\u003e, the narrative allows imagination to take flight, much like the devotion-filled verses of \u003cem\u003eGita Govinda\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe poetic essence of Jaydev's life permeates the novel, lending parts of it the lyrical beauty of verse. Alongside Jaydev’s journey, we encounter his contemporaries—his poet-friend \u003cstrong\u003eParashar\u003c\/strong\u003e, the patron king \u003cstrong\u003eBhojadev\u003c\/strong\u003e, and his beloved \u003cstrong\u003ePadmavati\u003c\/strong\u003e. From the \u003cstrong\u003eMaratha invasions\u003c\/strong\u003e to the sacred landscapes of \u003cstrong\u003eKashi and Puri\u003c\/strong\u003e, the novel transports readers through time, immersing them in an era of faith, poetry, and devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tale of time, destiny, and an extraordinary life—\u003cem\u003eBhakta Kavi Jaydev\u003c\/em\u003e stands as a monumental tribute to one of India’s greatest poet-devotees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Biva Publication","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48327803437306,"sku":"1LJNZ7IC0V6O","price":195.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/0473\/5226\/files\/1LJNZ7IC0V6O_Cover_1.jpg?v=1739166119","url":"https:\/\/versoz.co.in\/products\/1ljnz7ic0v6o","provider":"VERSOZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}