Musings from the jungle
Title: Junglezen Sheru
Author: Samarpan
Publisher: Pan Macmillan IndiaPrice: Rs. 150
This fable is about a forest which loses its leader, the lion, and his family to poachers. The royal family is survived by an orphan cub, Sheru, who is taken in by a wise elephant. The elephant tries to educate Sheru. But the education system has ruined Sheru’s individuality.
The writer, a monk, has used intelligent symbolism and imagery. Dotted with little gems of wisdom, the book, with many morals, makes as much sense to kids as to the grown ups. It’s a clever allegory on social, political, educational and corporate state. It is an open-ended book, so complete it the way it suits you.
First published in Hindustan Times
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Author: Samarpan
Publisher: Pan Macmillan IndiaPrice: Rs. 150
This fable is about a forest which loses its leader, the lion, and his family to poachers. The royal family is survived by an orphan cub, Sheru, who is taken in by a wise elephant. The elephant tries to educate Sheru. But the education system has ruined Sheru’s individuality.
The writer, a monk, has used intelligent symbolism and imagery. Dotted with little gems of wisdom, the book, with many morals, makes as much sense to kids as to the grown ups. It’s a clever allegory on social, political, educational and corporate state. It is an open-ended book, so complete it the way it suits you.
First published in Hindustan Times
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