: In traditional works, the romantic relationship between a lover and beloved is often used as a metaphor for the individual soul's relationship with the divine (e.g., the Raas Leela of Lord Krishna). Popular Platforms and Collections
Before the advent of print, the Shrungar existed orally: Marathi shrungar katha
This paper explores the genre of 'Shrungar Katha' (Erotic/Sensual Stories) within the context of Marathi literature. While early Marathi literature was dominated by religious and devotional ( Bhakti ) themes, the Shrungar element has ancient roots, tracing back to the Nath Panthi traditions and evolving through the Peshwai era to modern contemporary fiction. This paper examines how Shrungar transformed from a poetic sentiment ( Rasa ) into a narrative genre, analyzing its social context, major authors, and the distinction between aesthetic eroticism and obscenity. : In traditional works, the romantic relationship between
A: While traditionally read in private, the widespread acceptance of "bold" content on OTT platforms has made reading such stories socially acceptable among educated urban families. This paper examines how Shrungar transformed from a