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Venmurasu
Venmurasu - Mudharkanal
AuthorJeyamohan
Original titleVenmurasu
IllustratorShanmugavel
LanguageTamil
GenreIndian Magic Realism or Puranic realism[1]
PublisherNatrinai Pathippagam Kizhakku Pathippagam
Publication date
2014
Publication placeIndia
Media typePrint (Hardback & Paperback)
Pages26000

Venmurasu (Tamil: வெண்முரசு Veṇmuracu; transl. Sacred Proclamation) is a Tamil novel by writer Jeyamohan. It is a modern re-narration of the Indian classical epic, the Mahābhārata.

With 26 volumes and 22,400 pages, Venmurasu is considered one of the longest novels ever published.[2] Jeyamohan stated that he began writing the work in January 2014, and planned to continue writing it every day for over ten years. The book was completed in 2020, spanning 26 volumes and 26,000 pages.[3][4]

Venmurasu was written as a series of books, generally following the linear style of the Mahābhārata. The novel has been published in both hardback and paperback editions.

Background

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Jeyamohan has stated that he was influenced by Kathakali renderings of the Mahābhārata, and that its portrayals of characters like Duryodhana and Karna left a deep impression on him during his childhood.[5][6] He has also cited the influence of the Bhagavad Gita on his worldview.[7]

Jeyamohan began writing Venmurasu in January 2014, after a conversation with his daughter.[8] He posted a new chapter online daily for each novel.

Style

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Jeyamohan has described Venmurasu as a modern novel based on the Mahābhārata. While the narrative is guided by the epic's storyline, it incorporates modern literary techniques like nested storylines, intertextuality, and fantasy.[9] Jeyamohan uses the term "Puranic Realism" to describe the novel's style.[1]

Although Venmurasu roughly follows the linear narrative of the Mahābhārata, the individual episodes are non-linear. The novel is divided into a series of interconnected books, each with its own plot and storyline. Jeyamohan draws from various sources, including the Srimad Bhagavata, the Devi Bhagavata, and folk traditions.[10]

The narrative often employs Sūtas, traditional travelling bards, to recount stories.[11] Venmurasu incorporates myths and legends from various Indian traditions.[12] It has been compared to works like the Odyssey, Iliad, and Kamba Ramayana.[13]

Theme

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Venmurasu presents a multi-layered re-narration of the Mahābhārata, exploring the philosophical narrative of Indian thought within the epic's framework. Jeyamohan has described it as "a classical work that possesses density and depth, but leaves enough space for discerning readers to fill with their imagination".[14]

Outline

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The novel is structured as a series of books, each with its own storyline and style: Mudharkanal, Mazhaippadal, Vannakkadal, Neelam, Prayagai, Venmugil Nagaram, Indraneelam, Kaandepam, Veiyon, Panniru Padaikkalam, Solvalarkaadu, Kiratham, Maamalar, Neerkkolam, EzhuThazhal, Kuruthicharal, Imaikkanam, Senna Vengai, Thisaither Vellam, Kaarkadal, Irutkani, Theein Edai, Neerchudar, Kalittriyaanai Nirai[15], Kalporusirunurai[16], and Muthalaavin[17]. Each book focuses on different aspects of the Mahabharata story.

Reception

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Venmurasu has received positive responses from readers and critics. Writers Indira Parthasarathy[18] and A Muttulingam[19] have praised the work. A music album, A Musical Tribute to Venmurasu (album), was released in 2021, featuring performances by Kamal Haasan and others. The album was released by Mani Ratnam.[20][21]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Venmurasu - Puranic Realism". Jeyamohan.in. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  2. ^ Miller, Nick (25 January 2023). "The Biggest Book in the World". Discovery UK. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  3. ^ "Venmurasu Series online". Jeyamohan.in. 19 February 2014. Retrieved 7 February 2017.
  4. ^ "Director Mani Ratnam Releases Musical Tribute to Jeyamohan's Epic Venmurasu". www.marketwatch.com. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
  5. ^ "Jeyamohan Interview, 12-July-2015". Youtube.com. Canada Multicultural Radio, 101.3 FM. 12 July 2015. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
  6. ^ Shankarramasubramanian (6 September 2014). "Interview: Writer Jeyamohan". tamil.thehindu.com. The Hindu. Retrieved 7 February 2017.
  7. ^ "Jeyamohan Speech - 06-Jul-2015". Youtube.com. Columbus Tamil Sangam. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
  8. ^ "Tamil writer re-writing Mahabharata by posting one chapter every day online". The Straits Times. 23 August 2016. Retrieved 23 February 2017.
  9. ^ "Jeyamohan's Venmurasu". India Today, English Magazine (November 2014).
  10. ^ "Venmurasu: Interview with writer Jeyamohan". Kungumam, Tamil Magazine (November 2014).
  11. ^ Thiruvattar, Sindhukumar. "Venmurasu development". Goodreads. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
  12. ^ "I am renarrating the Indian Culture: Interview - writer Jeyamohan". The Hindu Deepavali Malar. Deepavali 2014 (October 2014).
  13. ^ தயாநிதி, வேணுகோபால் (24 October 2021). "வெண்முரசு பிள்ளைத்தமிழ்". சொல்வனம் | இதழ் 330 | 10 நவ 2024 (in Tamil). Retrieved 21 November 2024.
  14. ^ C, Saravanakarthikeyan. "Jeyamohan Interview- Career". tamilmagazine.net. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
  15. ^ "Kalittriyaanai Nirai on Goodreads". Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  16. ^ "Kalporusirunurai on Goodreads". Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  17. ^ "Mudhalaavin on Goodreads". Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  18. ^ "Writer Indira Parthasarathi on Venmurasu". Youtube.com. 5 November 2014. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
  19. ^ "Writer A Muttulingam on Venmurasu". Youtube.com. 28 October 2014. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
  20. ^ "வெண் முரசு இசை தொகுப்பு". Dinamalar.com. Dinamalar. 13 October 2021. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
  21. ^ "Director Mani Ratnam Releases Musical Tribute to Jeyamohan's Epic Venmurasu". MarketWatch. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
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