The Redemption of the Brahman: A Novel (Classic Reprint) - Tapa blanda

The Redemption of the Brahman by Richard Garbe is a book that shakes the very roots of Indian culture and tradition. For this reason alone, it is comparable to most other path breaking work of fiction across the world. Set in the caste ridden backdrop of Benaras in the northern part of the sub-continent, this story unravels the lives of Krishnadas, his daughter Gopa and the main protagonist, Ramchandra. Garbe stokes the communal fire in the first chapter itself by describing the existing undercurrents between the Hindus and Muslims and this adrenaline pumping introduction sets the tone for the rest of the story.

Garbe treads on delicate and highly debated issues regarding caste system, widow remarriage and stringent adherence to religious customs and rites. He delves through the disturbing truths of malpractices and highly constrained views on an individual's place in the world based on his birth. While India continues to grapple with these intrinsic problems with renewed vigour to date, Garbe was able to identify and weave a story around it with a strong social message many years ago. As the plot thickens in The Redemption of the Brahman the author brings out new facets of each of his characters. The role of the White Sahib and the high headed Purohit stand out from the rest as it is their actions and utterances that set the tone for the climax.

There is a budding romance that underpins the entire length of this work. Garbe skilfully creates moments of anticipation between Gopa and Ramchandra at various intervals. In the end however, the message in The Redemption of the Brahman is clear. Garbe successfully shows to the reader how good deeds win over restrictions placed upon humans in the name of religion. This title breaks the shackles of a rigid caste system that a large part of India continues to fight with. Whether for a beautifully written piece of prose or a heightened understanding of deep rooted Indian customs and some of its fallacies, The Redemption of the Brahman is a book for everyone.

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