Description
The message of Vardan, a powerful story by the great novelist Munshi Premchand, is that one must renounce personal attachments and dedicate oneself to social welfare. Suvama’s son, Pratap, embodies this ideal by selflessly serving the poor, the oppressed, and those from marginalized communities under the name Balaji. The story also portrays the plight of women through the character of Virjan, who suffers the consequences of an ill-matched marriage. Through these characters, Premchand highlights themes of compassion, sacrifice, and social justice.