SEC S17W3: Tribute to the Book".
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I am Jyoti from India and I am here going to participate in this SEC 17 Week 3 contest : https://steemit.com/hive-141434/@hive-141434/sec-s17w3-homenaje-al-libro-or-sec-s17w3-tribute-to-the-book organised by RECREATIVE STEEM community.
Tribute to the Book- Ponniyin Selvan - Tamil Epic Novel |
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Tell us about that book you read that changed your life.
Ponniyin Selvan(Son of River Kaveri) is a popular Tamil novel written by Kalki. It was serialized in Kalki Weekly from 1950-1955. Due to popular support for this novel, Kalki magazine published the same novel serially in different periods. It has also been published as a separate book and has seen many editions.
This historical novel is based on the Chola Empire around the year 1000. Ponniyin Selvan(Son of River Kaveri) has also been staged as a drama by various theater groups. This novel is divided into 5 parts namely New Flood, Windstorm, Killing Sword, Manimakudam and Tyaga Shigaram. It has more than 300 chapters in total.
Although this novel has been serialized in weekly magazines, it has become very popular among people through occasional dramas and cinema scenes. Recently the story was made into a movie and released in two parts. Then I went to the theater and watched both parts with my family.
Even though the story of Selvan Kathi, a huge novel, is told briefly in two movies, the history of Tamils is very well told. So far I was unable to teach my children the history of Tamils, but I was very happy that this movie taught them the history of Tamils.
After that they came to know how big was Chola dinasty and the kingdom, they still search about in on internet and you tube for further history about Tamil and our ancestors.
What is your favorite literary genre and author, share the reasons.
Many lines in this novel have surprised the reader. It is because of such lines that this novel has come out in so many parts. It motivates the reader to read more. One particular paragraph in it really impressed me. I mention it here. When the Prince "Arul Mozhi Varman" was returning home after winning the Sri Lankan war, he was coming towards the fort on an elephant to meet his sister and get blessings.
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At the same time, he was riding the elephant like an elephant monk instead of sitting on the throne on top of the elephant. All arrangements were made for his arrival and everyone was waiting there to welcome him. Young women like Prince Arul Mozhi Varman because he is very handsome and majestic. So, many women lined up to see him. There was also a maid working there. She lusts after the prince. So she was standing holding a plate with the aarti along with the women taking the aarti to welcome him.
At that time, when the prince who was sitting like an elephant came down and stood in front of her, she did not expect it at all and left the plate down. The tray falls and rolls away with a loud "Dan" and everyone frowns, some taunting her that this is ominous. But the prince smiles and woos her.
He touched her and patted her. Among the girls who feel that it is their greatest privilege to meet the prince, when the prince himself comes and touches her, she faints in shock. She faints and immediately the prince orders the servants to take care of her
If you had the opportunity to write a book, what would it be about?
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I love to tell stories I have told many moral stories to my children I have made up some stories myself I have also written some stories in Steemit. So maybe if I write a book I will write moral stories for children because, from a young age, they should be taught good education and morals by stories like this By telling them they will understand easily and interestingly.
Apart from this I love cooking and crafting so I think I can write books on recipes too. Similarly, I think craft recipes can be written as a tutorial book, I have already posted a lot of recipes and craft recipes on Steemit. I think they can be compiled and published as a book.
Recommend a book to your readers on Steemit.
I recomond the same book " The ponniyin Selvan" English version to read and know the Epic and history of Chola dinasty and their Kinks and their lifestyle and Tamil culture.
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Wow the book ponniyin selvan was a great book in our country. It had some many important things which is very useful for us. also the cholas had made so many impressing things like wars, statues 🗿. Yes the line was very nice to read it. About the "velaku glowing in the ground after it get broken." Thanks for sharing this wonderful post with us.
Yes it was great litrature, which makes proud all of us. Thank you for reading
Hello dear, I wish to you to be in peace and living their best moments of life.
I will definitely read the book "The ponniyin Selvan" you preferred because it will give me a chance to know Tamil culture and along with that my interest in this book has increased because the part of the prince and the maid which you read out here, is attracting me a lot, so I will have to read this book completely only then my curiosity will be satisfied.
Best of luck , may you achieve wealth , health , success and prosperity in your life Greetings from my side . Have a nice day .
I am glad my article made curious to read this book. Thank you for the response
@jyoti-thelight
Very nice to read your post and very informative the way you expressed your favorite book and yes it is available in different languages of India I have read it myself. I have read but it has also guided me a lot in my life and in every aspect of my life it is true that books play a very important role in improving my life.
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I am very happy to hear that you have read this book and it has made you want in your life.Thank you very much for reading my article and giving your comments.
Espero puedas escribir el libro y compilar las cosas que has hecho y tengas la oportunidad de publicarla. Agradezco la invitación. Feliz noche 🙏
Thank you for the response to the invitation, have a nice day
This book which you recommended has several versions in different Indian languages and I remember I read it partially as a youngster in a library. I know some of your talents in different fields so I wish you a great contest!
Yes the book has been translated into many languages due to its popularity. Thank you for the compliments
Hello dear @jyoti-thelight hope you are having a good day Ponniyin Selvan a Tamil epic novel that taught your kids about Tamil history yay good books can teach us about our past.
Your favorite type of book is inspirational because it motivates readers with its strong words. If you wrote a book, you'd choose moral stories for kids or maybe recipes and crafting guides.
You recommend Ponniyin Selvan to us Steemitian to learn about the Chola dynasty and Tamil culture. Thanks for sharing,wish you success 💖🤗🌸💐🌺.
Thank you for reading and giving a valuable feedback , have a nice day
It is nice to read about a book that is still popular after all those years and that you love telling/writing stories.
I wish you good luck.
These are actually those types of books I love reading. Books that are always adventurous and quite interesting to keep reading
Ponniyin Selvan, a Tamil epic novel, changed your life by introducing you to Tamil history and culture. Its engaging story and characters inspired your children to learn more, and you were thrilled to see them develop an interest in your heritage. If you wrote a book, it would be a collection of moral stories for children or a recipe/tutorial book on cooking and crafting.
Yes I'll write story books if i get a chance to write a book. Thank you for your time and feedback