JOURNAL ARTICLE

Exploring Identity: A Study of Gita Hariharan’s ‘The Ghosts of Vasu Master’.

  • Published In: Cuestiones de Fisioterapia, 2025, v. 54, n. 3. P. 3031 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: SATISHKUMAR, N.; Gupta, Mukta; INDURI, PARVATHI; GANDI; SOBHAN, KARROTU VENKATESWARARAO; KRUSHNA, KOLLURU GOPALA 3 of 3

Abstract

This is an autobiographical novel of Githa Hariharan. Human emotions are excellently expressed through the life of Vasu Master. After the retirement he starts jotting down observations, memories, and thoughts about teaching. He starts to teach Mani. This is a sort of self-discovery. He takes this up as a sort of challenge, and in the process of teaching Mani about the values of life, actually relives his own memories-right from childhood. The novel definitely reminded us of the Panchatantra stories-the usage of plants and animals to explain a point to children. Here, Vasu Master uses the same philosophy while teaching Mani. Vasu Master doesn't live only in the present but his past also haunts him. He tries to understand his present. The novel is concerned with well-being on all levels: soul, mind, and body. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Cuestiones de Fisioterapia. 2025/09, Vol. 54, Issue 3, p3031
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1135-8599
  • Accession Number:186684187
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