Tales of Ind, and Other Poems

"Tales of Ind, and Other Poems" by T. (Thottakadu) Ramakrishna Pillai, is a series of poems that digs into deep emotions using Indian culture as its guide. The collection starts with a touching story about "Seeta and Rama," which happens during a horrible famine that ruins a village called Krishnapore. Seeta, a teacher's daughter, and Rama, a rich villager's son, see their happy lives crumble as hunger takes over, showing how much people loved each other even when things were really tough. The story explores how tough life can be and how it messes with love. Seeta has to go from being comfortable at home to begging for food and then ends up in a camp for people who have nothing, showing just how awful the famine was. Through strong stories and beautiful language, the author captures feelings like love, sadness, and the grit people find when they face really tough times.