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Gently Falls the Bakula

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Author: Sudha Murty
ISBN: 9780143103776

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The question of what holds greater importance, a thriving career or a blissful marriage, is at the heart of "Gently Falls the Bakula." Set in the tranquil town of Hubli, the narrative follows Shrikant, who finds himself drawn to his unassuming yet captivating neighbor Shrimati. Though she consistently outshines him in academics, a deep connection blossoms between the two, leading to their marriage. Shrikant embarks on a corporate journey, rapidly ascending the ladder of success, while Shrimati sets aside her own ambitions to become the devoted support to her husband's career.

As Shrikant attains the zenith of his profession, Shrimati begins to sense a void in her life. A conversation with an old mentor triggers introspection, prompting her to evaluate the trajectory of her existence and recognize its unsettling emptiness. "Gently Falls the Bakula" paints the portrait of a marital relationship that loses its course as individual aspirations and self-centered pursuits exert their toll. Authored by Sudha Murty, this novel, penned nearly three decades ago, continues to resonate for its profound exploration of contemporary values and work ethics, offering a poignant examination of the delicate balance between personal ambition and shared happiness.

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‎ Penguin

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‎ English

Perfect Paperback ‏

‎ 176 pages

ISBN-10 ‏

‎ 9780143103776

ISBN-13 ‏

‎ 978-0143103776

Sudha Murty

Sudha Murty (née Kulkarni; born 19 August 1950) is an Indian educator, author, and philanthropist. She is the Founder-Chairperson of the non-profit charitable organization Infosys Foundation. She is married to the co-founder of Infosys, N. R. Narayana Murthy. In 2024, Murty was nominated as Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha on 8 March 2024 for her contribution to social work and education. Murty was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India, for social work by the Government of India in 2006. In 2023, she was awarded the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award in India. Sudha Murty began her professional career in computer science and engineering. She is a member of the public health care initiatives of the Gates Foundation. She has founded several orphanages, participated in rural development efforts, supported the movement to provide all Karnataka government schools with computer and library facilities, and established Murty Classical Library of India at Harvard University. Murty is best known for her philanthropy and her contribution to literature in Kannada and English. Dollar Bahu (lit. 'Dollar Daughter-in-Law'), a novel originally authored by her in Kannada and later translated into English as Dollar Bahu, was adapted as a televised dramatic series by Zee TV in 2001. Runa (lit. 'Debt'), a story by Sudha Murty was adapted as a Marathi film, Pitruroon by director Nitish Bhardwaj. Sudha Murty has also acted in the film as well as a Kannada film Prarthana