About the Book

Mera Parivar evam Anya Rachnayein, is a collection of some of Mahadevi Verma’s most cherished literary works. She affectionately portrays her pet animals, capturing their quirks and quiet companionship with heartfelt sensitivity that reflects her profound empathy for all living beings. In her poignant depiction of society’s downtrodden, Mahadevi Verma lends a voice to the voiceless, portraying their dignity and daily struggles with rare compassion and realism. Readers will find in this collection not only literary elegance but also a timeless relevance. Mahadevi Verma’s deeply compassionate prose reflects a deep moral clarity and her love for nature, animals, and human dignity. Through tender portrayals of human innocence and struggle, Mahadevi Verma’s work becomes a powerful moral compass and a much-needed reminder of empathy in an increasingly fragmented world.

About the Author

Mahadevi Verma (1907–1987) hailed as the "Adhunik Meera" (Modern Meera), was a pioneering Indian poet, author, freedom fighter and educationist. As one of the four pillars of “Chhayavad Yug” (Romanticism Era) in Hindi literature —alongside Jaishankar Prasad, Suryakant Tripathi 'Nirala', and Sumitranandan Pant—Mahadevi gave Hindi poetry a distinctive voice, marked by solitude, longing, a strong spiritual quest, centered on themes of affection, pain, and love for innocent animals and nature around. A recipient of the Padma Bhushan and Jnanpith Award. She was also a champion for women's rights and social reform. Verma’s prose, especially her memoirs like Mere Bachpan Ke Din, Smriti Ki Rekhayen, Mera Parivar reflect her compassionate worldview and intellectual depth. While her poetry collections like “Yama”, “Nihar”, and “Neerja” are literary milestones, her “prose writings” are equally celebrated as timeless classics. Mahadevi Verma’s legacy remains foundational in both Hindi poetry and prose, bridging tradition and modernity with grace.