Ja Jara Purvekade / जा जरा पूर्वेकडे
Key Features:
- Author: Ashutosh Joshi (Founder of Dharā Ecovillage)
- Translators: Savita Damle & Mohna Prabhudesai Joglekar
- Language: Marathi (Original: Journey to the East)
- Format: Premium Paperback
- Pages: 175 Pages
- Publisher: Glitch Publishing
- Themes: Travel, Philosophy, Rural Economy, Slow Living & Self-Discovery
Why Buy This Book? Perfect for enthusiasts of Marathi literature, environmentalists, cultural explorers, and anyone looking for an inspiring, real-life story about tracing your steps back to your roots.
A compelling travelogue and philosophical memoir of a 1,850-km walk across the heart of rural India.Former UK-based professional Ashutosh Joshi leaves behind the fast-paced Western life to rediscover his roots through an epic 67-day foot journey from the Arabian Sea to the Bay of Bengal.Written with deep self-reflection and a passion for rural revival, Ja Jara Purvekade is an inspiring read for anyone seeking a simpler, more connected way of living.
Product Details
Discover the Soul of Rural India Through a 1,850-Kilometer Foot Journey.
What happens when a young professional working in the creative spaces of England decides to pack a single handcart with minimal essentials and walk entirely across India? Ja Jara Purvekade (जाजरापूर्वेकडे) is the highly anticipated Marathi translation of Ashutosh Joshi's acclaimed memoir, Journey to the East.
Spanning 67 days, this book chronicles a phenomenal foot expedition stretching from the Western coast of Konkan all the way to the Bay of Bengal. Rather than a mundane daily log, this book captures ten to fifteen deeply profound encounters along the road. From navigating through the challenging terrain of Naxalite-affected jungles to sleeping under open skies, inside village temples, and in the welcoming homes of strangers, this book explores the raw, unfiltered truth of Indian villages.
More than a mere travel guide, it is a masterclass in Slow Living and an emotional document of human connection. It highlights the contrast between chaotic urban competitive life and the grounded, resilient, and welcoming nature of rural communities.
