Gora (Hindi)
There is something quietly devastating about a man who dedicates his entire life to a faith, only for that same faith to cast him out. That is the bitter paradox at the heart of this Hindi translation of Tagore's celebrated novel. Gora arrives in the world without a name, a caste, or a religion. Circumstance steps in to fill the void, gifting him the identity of Goramohan, a Brahmin, a proud Hindu. He grows into a fierce defender of Hinduism, passionate to his core. Yet when the truth of his origins surfaces, the very tradition he championed turns its back on him, branding him an outcaste and untouchable. The cruelty is sharp, and Tagore makes sure you feel every edge of it. What makes this novel so enduring is its refusal to stay narrow. Gora's personal tragedy becomes a lens through which Tagore examines the contradictions woven into all Indian religious life. The questions it raises about identity, hypocrisy, and belonging feel as relevant now as when they were first written. A rich, thought-provoking read.
- Author: Rabindranath Tagore
- Publisher: Fingerprint! Publishing
- Genre: Religion & Spirituality
- ISBN: 978-9389567175
- Pages: 488 pages