{"product_id":"rama-bhima-soma-cultural-investigations-into-modern-karnataka-by-srikar-raghavan","title":"Rama Bhima Soma: Cultural Investigations into Modern Karnataka by Srikar Raghavan","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUNRAVELING THE LAYERS OF IDENTITY, TRADITION, AND MODERNITY IN KARNATAKA.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhat defines the soul of a state in the midst of rapid transformation? \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"71\"\u003eRama Bhima Soma\u003c\/i\u003e is a profound, intellectually stimulating exploration of modern Karnataka, seen through the intersecting lenses of history, mythology, and contemporary social realities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eAuthor Srikar Raghavan invites readers on a deep dive into the cultural fabric of the region. By invoking the symbolic archetypes of Rama, Bhima, and Soma—figures who represent varying facets of duty, strength, and the essence of cultural consciousness—the book investigates how these ancient echoes continue to inform the aspirations, anxieties, and identities of the people of modern Karnataka. From the bustling urban centers to the quiet rural heartlands, this work interrogates how Karnataka navigates the tension between its storied past and its ambitious future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy this book is a significant read:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInterdisciplinary Perspective:\u003c\/b\u003e A rare blend of historical investigation, cultural theory, and sociological observation, making it essential reading for anyone interested in the state’s evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMyth Meets Modernity:\u003c\/b\u003e Understands the \"here and now\" of Karnataka by examining the foundational myths that have shaped its collective psyche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNuanced Analysis:\u003c\/b\u003e Moves beyond surface-level narratives to explore the complex identities—caste, language, and regional politics—that define contemporary Karnataka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEssential for Scholars \u0026amp; Enthusiasts:\u003c\/b\u003e Whether you are a resident, a researcher, or a curious reader, this book offers a sophisticated, multi-dimensional view of a state at the crossroads of change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eJoin Srikar Raghavan in this vital cultural audit—a search for the underlying forces that continue to shape the Karnataka we know today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52424008106267,"sku":null,"price":764.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2150\/0699\/files\/81TK69EXA_L._SL1500.jpg?v=1782882325","url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/hi\/products\/rama-bhima-soma-cultural-investigations-into-modern-karnataka-by-srikar-raghavan","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}