The novel revolves around the theme of and how karma acts like a faithful dog’s shadow, following a person across multiple lifetimes. The title itself is a metaphor; just as a dog follows its master closely, our actions (karma) follow us, dictating our future births and destinies. Key Plot Points
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S. L. Bhyrappa is one of the most celebrated and bestselling novelists in Kannada literature. The novel revolves around the theme of and
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The narrative focuses on , the protagonist, who returns to her ancestral home (Dharmasthala). The plot thickens as her daughter, Shubha , begins to behave strangely. The family believes Shubha is possessed by the spirit of her late grandmother. The novel critically examines how easily human psychology can be manipulated and how "shadows" of the past (represented metaphorically as the "dog's shadow") can dominate the present.
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