Best of Aavarana: 4
Tuesday, 23. June 2009 - 2:14 AM
I return to this after three months. The following takes place in Professor Shastri’s house. The occasion: match-making between Aruna, Shastri’s daughter and Nazir, Lakshmi’s (alias Raziya) son.
The prospective groom and bride met each other at the Professor’s home. And immediately agreed to marry. The prospective bride had no preconditions for her assent. She readily agreed to Nazir’s conditions: to convert to Islam before the wedding, marry according to Islamic wedding rituals, and post-marriage, to live like a pure Muslim wife. Her mother however, objected to this:
“Have you forgotten,” she asked indignantly, “forsaking Jesus means eternal damnation in burning Hell?”
“I’m forsaking one Prophet for another. If that Prophet comes after me to punish, this Prophet is ready to stand by to protect me. Besides, the Last Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) is far mightier and more powerful than your Jesus. How many battles he has won, how many lands conquered, and how wide has he spread Islam! What strength does your Jesus have, a Prophet who advocated showing the other cheek? He has neither the strength to attack on his own nor defend himself against those who attack him!” replied Aruna in a tone of finality her mother had never dreamt she would hear from her.
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23. June 2009 - 10:25 AM
I have been looking for English version of Avarana. Even Gangaram’s doesn’t have that book.
I was evern trying for SLB’s “Conversions – An assault on Truth” I am not able to get both of these.
Can you please tell me where can I buy these? Most of my non-Kannada friends are eager to read Avarana in English.
23. June 2009 - 2:00 PM
I second Kiran.Please let us know where we can get an English translation of Aavarana. Thanks.
23. June 2009 - 4:37 PM
I third that.
can u please post the likeness of finding Aavarna in English/Hindi anytime soon.
24. June 2009 - 2:21 PM
Great article by our Arun Shorie
http://www.indianexpress.com./news/new-beginnings/476900/0
Sorry for being out of context.
26. June 2009 - 9:54 AM
SLB’s “Conversions – An assault on Truth” book is available in Sahitya Sindhu Prakashana, near Rastrothan Parishat, Behind Uma Theatre, Chamraj Pete.
Ph: 26612730
26. June 2009 - 3:08 PM
Is there really someone who can answer question 1 ?
26. June 2009 - 6:41 PM
Kiran,
No, there’s NO English translation of Aavarana. I’ve answered this in several of my earlier posts. It helps to check before asking.
Two, the Conversions book is available in all leading bookstores of Bangalore including Sapna, Reliance Time Out and a store in Garuda Mall, Jaynagar.