River Sutra

Geeta Mehta in her book River sutra captures the Narmada as a breathtakingly beautiful river, most feminine in her movements as she rises in Amarkantak and slithers through the thick jungles and deep gorges in the Vindhyas.The book weaves a set of stories around the myths,folklore and legends associated with the river and reflects the very many cultures, religions and traditions that continue living in the Indian subcontinent.The enchanting tales of love and desire vividly depict life along the banks of the holy river.

Amidst all the political tension that surrounds the river,the everyday stories about the anti-dam activists and the government; it was more than a pleasure to read a very different perspective of Narmada. Of Narmada the river. Narmada a living entity,Narmada a mystery.

Was a delightful read.