Veena Rao talks about Purple Lotus
Award-Winning Author Veena Rao, Purple Lotus
. . . A Symbol of Awakening of the Self
The Symbolism of Purple Lotus in the author’s words:
”. . . starting to write Purple Lotus. I sat in front of a blank page and the first two words I typed were Purple Lotus.
‘So why Purple Lotus,’ somebody asked me recently. You know, the lotus is such a beautiful symbol of rising above one's circumstances which is what Tara [the novel’s protagonist] does.
The Lotus grows in murky waters, in dirty stagnant water, but it is unblemished. It grows — so beautiful and pure. It rises toward the sun.
And that is the trajectory of Tara's story. And also the purple color lotus. It is a symbol of awakening of the self which is also, you know, what Tara goes through towards the end of the book. And that is the symbolism of Purple Lotus.”
"Rao’s resonant novel is an ode to the value of personal dignity and the importance of being true to oneself that carries on long after the final chapter." - Newsweek magazine
You can purchase Purple Lotus at your local independent bookstores as well as online. Want to hear more about Veena Rao … Listen to my podcast, Bollywood and Books - Episode 7. You can listen to the podcast on your favorite podcast players or by pressing the play button below. You can also find the video version of the podcast on my YouTube channel.
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