13 Works by BSMurthy
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Sundara Kānda: Hanuman's Odyssey by BSMurthy
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10 Sep 2025
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Whereas Mahabharata's Bhagvad-Gita is taken as a philosophical guide, Ramayana's Sundara Kãnda is sought for spiritual solace; many believe that reading it or hearing it recited would remove all hurdles and usher in good tidings! Miracles apart, it's in the nature of this great epic to inculcate fortitude and generate hope in man for it’s a depiction of how Hanuman goes about his errand against all odds.
Besides, it portrays how Seetha, on the verge of self-immolation, overcomes despair to see life in a new light? With rhythm of its verse and the flow of the narrative this sloka-to-sloka transcreation of the canto beautiful of Valmiki's adi kavya - the foremost poetical composition in the world, Hanuman's Odyssey that paves the way for Rama to rescue his kidnapped wife is bound to charm the readers and listeners alike.
Dedicated to -
Childhood friends, Nittala Rama Rao, who envisaged that I transcreate in English this momentous episode of the adi kavya and Erramilli Rohini Kumar, who, besides encouraging me to undertake the challenge, came up with the book jacket besides Katlin Darnall of the World Public Library for the enriching editing. -
Bhagvad-Gita: Treatise of Self-help by BSMurthy
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09 Sep 2025
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The spiritual ethos and the philosophical outlook that the Bhagavad-Gita postulates paves the way for the liberation of man, who, as Rousseau said, ‘being born free, is everywhere in chains’. But equally it is a mirror of human psychology, which enables man to discern his debilities for appropriate redressal.
All the same, the boon of an oral tradition that kept it alive for over two millennia became its bane with the proliferation of interpolations therein. Besides muddying its pristine philosophy, these insertions affect the sequential conformity and structural economy of the grand discourse. What is worse, to the chagrin of the majority of the Hindus, some of these legitimize the inimical caste system while upholding the priestly perks and prejudices.
This endeavour is to restore Gita's original character by ridding it of hundred and ten interpolations, which, besides muddling the understanding of the adherents tend to keep the skeptics away from it.
In this is conveyed Gita’s pristine philosophy in evocative verses without commentary and sans theological twists and ideological turns.
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Inane Interpolations In Bhagvad-Gita (An Invocation for their Revocation) by BSMurthy
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09 Sep 2025
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Bhagavad-Gita is the most beautiful, perhaps the only true philosophical song existing in any known tongue’ – William von Humboldt.
Though it is a matter of consensus that Bhagvad-Gita in the present length of seven hundred slokas has many an interpolation to it, but no meaningful attempt has ever been made to delve into the nature and extent, not to speak of the effect of these on the Hindu society at large.
This ‘overdue’ work, may lead the ‘denied’ Hindu castes as well as the favored folks for an objective approach to the in vogue Bhagvad-Gita which could dispel the misgivings of the former and the delusions of the latter, thereby bridging the Hindu emotional gulf with its abridged book that restores its original form. Whether or not one concurs with its propositions, this original work could be of interest to the students of logic and reasoning as well.
Dedicated to the slighted castes, whose forebear, Krishna,
bestowed the invaluable Gita upon the mankind that in due course was fouled by the vested priestly interests.- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 18,294
- Chapters:
- 18/18
- Hits:
- 58
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Puppets of Faith: Theory of Communal Strife (A critical appraisal of Islamic faith, Indian polity ‘n more) by BSMurthy
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09 Sep 2025
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The sublimity of Muhammad's preaching in Mecca and the severity of his sermons in Medina make Islam a Janus-faced faith that forever bedevils the mind of the Musalmans.
What is more, as Muhammad is the fulcrum of the faith, this book deep delves into his persona, which unmistakably shaped the inimical course of Islam to which the ummah confines the Musalmans to their, and the others' hurt.
That apart, aided by “I’m Ok – You’re Ok”, the path-breaking work of Thomas A. Harris and Roland E Miller’s “Muslim Friends–Their Faith and Feeling”, this work for the first time ever, psycho-analyses the imperatives of the Muslim upbringing that has the potential to turn a faithful and a renegade alike into a fidayēn.
That being the case, this psycho-analytical work of logic and reasoning that critically appraises the Islamic credo of cultish proportions would make even the believers realize that Quran’s Median suras are contextual in nature meant to cater to Muhammad’s socio-political interests but not to further their mundane and spiritual wellbeing.
It is the novel treatment of the otherwise academic exercise that lends novelty to its narrative, making it astimulative and engaging read in the same vein.- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 98,273
- Chapters:
- 36/36
- Hits:
- 91
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Onto the Stage- ‘Slighted Souls’ and other stage and radio plays by BSMurthy
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09 Sep 2025
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A compendium of the author’s Indian stage plays – Slighted Souls, Men at work on Women at work, and Castle of Despair, besides the radio play, Love on Hold.
- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 52,333
- Chapters:
- 4/4
- Hits:
- 49
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Stories Varied – A Book of Short Stories by BSMurthy
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08 Sep 2025
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This is a collection of the author’s short stories that deals with women's dilemmas in the Indian social milieu accompanied with unique denouements.
While 'Ilaa's Ire' contrasts woman's lot of the day with her eminence in the Vedic Age, '201' Qualms" depicts her predicament, torn between personal loyalty and citizen's responsibility.
As "?" addresses woman's marital stress in an alien land, 'Cupid's Clue' is about her acting on rebound in her native place.
Even as 'Autumn Love' lets woman discover the marital void in her life, 'A Touchy Affair' makes her amenable to her man's other woman.
Just as 'Love's How's That' inflames woman's old flame, 'A Hearty Turn' brings her innate lesbian leanings to the fore.
If 'Love Jihad' bridges lovers' religious divide with a secular plank, 'Tenth Nook' creates her marital gulf on the materialistic ground.
While 'Eleventh Hour' is about woman's lust for love, 'Twelfth Tale' underscores her zest for power.
'An End Without An End', a later-day addition, is about the way one is impacted by the death of his old flame.Dedicated to readers,
past, present ‘n future,
of my body of work,
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Of No Avail - Web of Wedlock by BSMurthy
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08 Sep 2025
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This eclectic novella of suspense romance in the contemporary Indian social backdrop is 'one of its kind' story of love, loss and redemption.
Dedicated to –
the flawless Bullipapa, my distant cousin,
with whom I had savored the fruits of our platonic love
before she attained moksha at the young age of twenty-six.- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 14,038
- Chapters:
- 8/8
- Hits:
- 28
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Prey on the Prowl - A Crime Novel by BSMurthy
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08 Sep 2025
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Even as Detective Dhruva was enamored of Kavya, whom he rescues from her kidnapper, Radha, an alleged murderess on the run, gatecrashes into his life.
But when Kavya too joins him after her man was poisoned there ensues the tussle of a love triangle, which gets unraveled in a poignant end, but not before a series of murders.
So, then who could have poisoned Ranjit the realtor, Shakeel the Inspector, Pravar the criminal and Natya his accomplice?
Well the needle of suspicion tilted towards Pravar that was till he perished with his mate, but then who was the one?
Could it be Radha under the scanner for her role in the death of her husband Madhu and his mistress Mala, Pravar's sister?
Or was it Ranjit's spouse Kavya, who owing to Stockholm Syndrome, takes to Pravar her kidnapper.
As these deaths by poisoning puzzle Dhruva, Radha avers that Kavya had the motive and the means to kill her spouse, her paramour and his wife besides the cop.
However, reckoning that when the ill-motives of the natural suspects to commit a murder are an open secret, someone with a hidden agenda might be tempted to use that as a camouflage for his subterfuge, Dhruva begins to look around for the culprit.- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 38,617
- Chapters:
- 27/27
- Hits:
- 40
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Glaring Shadow - A stream of consciousness novel by BSMurthy
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08 Sep 2025
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In a stream of consciousness mode, this is the self-account of the life and times of a man, who liquidates his immense wealth only to consign it to the flames.
The agony and ecstasy of his life as he makes it big in our materialistic world and the way he loses his soul in the bargain, only to regain it when tragedy strikes him makes one ponder over the meaning of success in life.
This philosophical ‘novel of a memoir’ is a compelling read that is conducive to contemplate about the nature and scope of human relationships. -
Crossing the Mirage – Passing through Youth by BSMurthy
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08 Sep 2025
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A ‘coming of age’ novel, set in the dunes of Chandra’s self-perceived ugliness, Nithya’s plight by Vasu’s jilt, Prema’s heartburn by Sathya’s inanity and the poetic justice in his unrequited love for Kala, besides unfolding the possibilities of life in the oasis of hope - of self-discovery, retribution, and atonement - this endeavour challenges the perception that fact is stranger than fiction.
Dedicated to Kanna, my companion,
whom I could help in crossing
the mirage of her mind. -
Jewel-less Crown: Saga of Life by BSMurthy
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07 Sep 2025
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An intriguing tale of the exciting rise and the inevitable fall of an ambitious man, the dramatic decline and ethical decay of his conniving wife, the extraordinary trials and moral tribulations of their wayward son as well as the exceptional grit and gall of a spirited woman, who romantically enters into his examined life for their mutual transformation .
Set in an exotic panorama, this story of a lifetime, truly is the quintessence of an Indian novel.Dedicated to -
VV Rao my soul mate, PN Murty the friendly cousin 'n
KB Bhaskar, my computer guru, for their support of my literary cause.- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 76,700
- Chapters:
- 30/30
- Hits:
- 39
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Benign Flame: Saga of Love by BSMurthy
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06 Sep 2025
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Unfolding the compelling saga of Roopa’s lovelorn travails, Sandhya’s lesbian love for her and Raja Rao’s esoteric passion for both of them in a love triangle, set in the arena of Sathyam’s innate trust, Tara’s practical outlook and Prasad’s lecherous lust, this literary flame, in erotic ecstasy, nuances man-woman chemistry on one hand, and portrays woman-woman empathy on the other for the romantics to savour, forever.
Dedicated to Naagamani, my better half,
who still leaves no stone unturned for my fulfillment. -
My ‘Novel’ Account of Human Possibility by BSMurthy
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06 Sep 2025
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Who would have thought that life held such literary possibilities in the English language for a rustic Telugu lad reared in the rural Andhra, even in the post-colonial India? So, the possibilities of life are indeed novel and seemingly my life has crystallized itself in my body of work before death could dissipate it.
You may like to see how it is so in this memoir of mine
Dedicated to my uncle, Subba Rao and mentor, Bhibhas Sen.- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 1,249
- Chapters:
- 1/1
- Kudos:
- 1
- Hits:
- 25