Originally posted by: twila
" A thought occurred- Just what impact this novel must have left on psyche of past generations in Gujarat, even when it already had lost its au currency in read list long since ( I must be such an anomaly!); There might not be a single family clan in Gujarat where you would not find a single 'Kumud' or 'Kusum' in their extended list. I can count 4 kusums and 2 Kumuds as aunts or great aunts in the extended family. I am yet to come across a single 'Saraswatichandra'. Not just in family, but anywhere! 'Difticult' or 'ease' of elocution alone can not account, if we consider character's prominence as counterpart of the examples given above and when we do have some 'difficult' occurrences like 'Vishrut Yash' or 'Harsh Vardhan' in existence.
This character was not accepted too warmly even then. You are right. SLB has a huge task to make it palatable. And he succeeds. A big contribution- GR. " 👏
@Smrth ... Bold above ... Thanks for this interseting bit of Info ...
So no one has been named Saraswatichandra , despite the classic status of the book...Hmmm... could it also be due to the fact that the name was considered feminine even in earlier times , coupled with the " weakness " of the character of course .
@ Arshi ... " Stronger , Brighter , Whiter ... " is really well put . 😊
and let us hope that as the CVs have adapted the character to suit the needs of a " Hero " in a TV show , similarly they adapt the Ending of the show to suit the viewers demands too ... 😊
Hi, havent read all of CB posts so perhaps this has been mentioned but reading your analysis on the name Saraswatichandra...
I think the name given by the author too was symbolic of his character. I haven't read the book but from the brief summaries that I have read and from the serial so far, it seems that it decipts the persona of Saras!
Not that its a feminine name means he is weak. He had a weak moment, just like everyone at some point in time has a weak moment. And in no way he meant betrayal. He did not leave Kumud because he was a coward...he left her because he felt she would be happier without him. His intentions were him sacrificing his love for her sake...yes, that was a misconception on his part which has costed him his whole life.
Anyway, above isnt what I wanted to mention in this particular post! lol!
Right so the name Saraswati = Knowledge. And the characater Saras is about how he distributes his knowledge towards the society, towards people to better their lives.
This starts with Budhidhan...his knowledge and sharp mind is what gets Budhidhan the PM position.
His next stop is apparantly (as per the book) going to be some ashraam and what he does there to better the lives of people there.
So where ever he goes, he leaves a part of him through what he knows...gyaan baatke!
'Saraswati is known as a guardian deity in Buddhism who upholds the teachings of Gautama Buddha by offering protection and assistance to practitioners.'
The second symbol towards the reason for the name Saraswati...offering protection...which at each stage he will for Kumud. He wants to protect her and I am sure in the coming episodes we will see how he does do that.
To further my point, see how the below characteristics of maa Saraswati is so true to the character of our Saras.
- Saraswati is the goddess of learning.
- The white colour of the goddess signifies spotless character and an immaculate mind. (you cant deny that his character is spotless. His intentions are always clean)
- She is seated on an inverted white lotus, meaning to be in search of the light of knowledge. (the story of Saras is about his journey from Dubai to Ratnanagri,then at budhidhan place, then ashraam and so on)
- A white swan is the vehicle of the goddess, indicative of inquisitiveness.
- The goddess is worshipped with Palash, a red odourless flower; this symbol is indicative of being free from preconceptions. (the constant significance of the colour red that has been time and again discussed here)
Chandra from my understanding is moon or the shining of the moon...and there is an aura about Saras that fits the bill of shining like moon. He has the power to leave a glow on everyone he comes across just like a moon would do.
'In Vedic astrology Chandra represents brain and mind, emotions, sensitivity, softness, imagination, queen and mother'
To me, all of the above describes to the T what Saraswatichandra is! I have seen all the above characteristics in him.
Yes the name is of a woman but many cultures, religions have the same name for men and women as we all know it.
Kat.xxx
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