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Haasyaavadhanam: Volume 1 Kindle Edition

by Ravishankar Avadhanam (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Why is this satirical book named “Haasyaavadhanam”? A friend asked why this book has this title. I told him the answer will be on this page. First, the process of paying attention is something I like and respect immensely as a viewer. “Avadhanam” is a folk performance of popular literature in India since ancient times, focusing on this aspect. “Avadhanam” originated as a Sanskrit literary genre and took on a somewhat new form over time, mainly by Telugu poets.

As far as I know, the real purpose of the attention process in this ancient art of “Avadhanam” is to demonstrate mastery of cognitive abilities, through entertainment. It may be since creativity includes literature, poetry, music, mathematics, puzzle solving, etc. in addition to observation, memory, multitasking, task switching, retrieval, reasoning, etc. All of this involves very carefully divided attention. Hence, this process requires unwavering attention and multi-tasking. I believe that the satire we do and see in our real life, like politics, mythology, school-church, house-office, small-big, wife-husband as seen in this book,"Hasyaavadhanam", is also divided attention, alongside multi-tasking. There lies my answer - for the great deal of love and respect I have towards this performance called “Avadhanam” and “Hasya” meaning “Funny”, “Satirical”, the fusion of these two words birthed this book title "Hasyaavadhanam”.

Whoever would hear or read the name of this book, would think about this wonderful ancient process known as “Avadhanam”, would talk about it with those who know of it and would educate those who don’t know of it about its uniqueness and how meaningful it is - and with that, I would have achieved my goal! Keeping this exaggeration aside, my family name being “Avadhanam” is just a coincidence or it is divine! If you like this name, bless it or else, forgive this small effort with a big heart!
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    10 - 18 years
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  3. Print length
    189 pages
  4. Language
    English
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  6. Publication date
    June 13, 2023
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C823NJFC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Integrity Media 'The Publisher'
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 13, 2023
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 62.1 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 189 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9393636010
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ Haasyaavadhanam
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 - 18 years
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars 6 ratings

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Read only if you have the tummy for Jokes!
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You can’t blame someone for being hilarious, And The Author has done a fabulous job. Ravi Avadhanam seems to be a witty guy and his writings seem very promising. The book is aptly titled Haasyaavadhanam, which explains that a very serious issue is addressed in a funny way. The simple yet sarcastic takes on contemporary issues are a great starting point for any reader to get hooked, Its amazing that the book has a point of view and surprise us and sell the joke successfully. I wish to see more and more books of this kind and hopefully from Ravi Avadhanam!
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  • Pants101
    5.0 out of 5 stars Witty Insight into Telugu Culture
    Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2023
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    Book is in English

    The author is a fresh voice! It's not often that you come across a cartoonist who caters to my culture and has the patience and talent to make this work land in English.

    True example that great comedy doesn't have borders!
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  • Bhaskar
    5.0 out of 5 stars Light moments
    Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2023
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    Reminded of the old days magazines and jokes in them
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  • Sai Surya Teja Sreedhara
    5.0 out of 5 stars Read only if you have the tummy for Jokes!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2023
    You can’t blame someone for being hilarious, And The Author has done a fabulous job. Ravi Avadhanam seems to be a witty guy and his writings seem very promising. The book is aptly titled Haasyaavadhanam, which explains that a very serious issue is addressed in a funny way. The simple yet sarcastic takes on contemporary issues are a great starting point for any reader to get hooked, Its amazing that the book has a point of view and surprise us and sell the joke successfully. I wish to see more and more books of this kind and hopefully from Ravi Avadhanam!
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    Sai Surya Teja Sreedhara
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Read only if you have the tummy for Jokes!

    Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2023
    You can’t blame someone for being hilarious, And The Author has done a fabulous job. Ravi Avadhanam seems to be a witty guy and his writings seem very promising. The book is aptly titled Haasyaavadhanam, which explains that a very serious issue is addressed in a funny way. The simple yet sarcastic takes on contemporary issues are a great starting point for any reader to get hooked, Its amazing that the book has a point of view and surprise us and sell the joke successfully. I wish to see more and more books of this kind and hopefully from Ravi Avadhanam!
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  • Soundarya Tiwari
    4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book
    Reviewed in India on February 9, 2024
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    Haasyaavadhanan is really a brilliant work by the author. The book is really great to read . I loved the way author has written the thoughts. The way of writing the book is different from other books . This is the first time I have seen such work in book . The designs are exceptionally different and unique. I completed the book in just one day.

    The book has many things in it. I enjoyed reading such a brilliant book. By reading the book I can clearly state that the thought process of the author is completely different and good. Today's Mahabharat and Today's Ramayan is the most favourite and fabulous topic of the book . I really appreciate the author for writing such a book and making me laugh so hard and in this only he has mentioned many good thoughts in the way of humour.
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