What is the summary of drama malini written by rabindranath tagore?

Answer 1

"Malini" is a one-act play by Rabindranath Tagore that explores themes of love, betrayal, and redemption. The story follows a young woman named Malini who finds herself caught between her duty to society and her own desires. Through the unfolding of her relationships with her husband, lover, and father-in-law, the play delves into the complexities of human emotions and the consequences of societal expectations.

Answer 2

Rabindranath Tagore is a Bengali Indian poet, writer and philosopher. He was born is 1861 and died in Calcutta (now Kolkata). He is famous for his poetic works, philosophical plays, novels and short stories. The poetic play, Malini, is a story of love and hatred. It also deals with the topics such as religion, faith, friendship, devotion, sacrifice, forgiveness, loyalty, betrayal, etc.

The play opens with the agitation of the Hindu Brahmins for the banishment of Malini, the princess of Kashi. A Hindu kingdom. Malini has been charged for her acceptance of a new creed, i.e. Buddhism. Having been taught by Buddhist Monks, she was influenced by Buddhism. She does not find any attachment with the worldly beauty and the material world. She thinks that wealth does not cling to whose destiny it is to find riches in poverty. Her mother, the Queen opines that for a woman, husband and children are the objects of worship.

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