Munshi Pyarelal

About the Book

A Munshi places loyalty towards his master and profession above personal interests and shields his master from financial ruin. The title story “Munshi Pyarelal“ also provides a glimpse into the plight of the nearly obsolete ‘zamindari’ or feudal system in India. “Tabeez wale Baba” exposes the strangle-hold of superstition in the Indian society, while it underscores the Hindu belief in retribution for deeds and misdeeds within the lifetime of an individual. These and other stories weave an entertaining narrative as they also explore emerging social issues in India.

About the Author

Chittaranjan Sinha ‘Kanak’ is a literary writer, theosophist and social activist. His repertoire of published work spans several decades and ranges from interpretational commentaries on the Bhagwat Gita, articles and perspectives on labour relations, collection of short stories in Hindi and in “Bajjika”. Kanak studied psychology and personnel management and then had a successful career in general management, holding senior positions with Tea Association of Indian and then with the Birla Industries. Currently retired, he is actively associated with several social and literary organisations and spends time between his home city of Muzaffarpur, Delhi and Johannesburg.