The Portrayal of Women Warriors and the Sacred Feminine in the Novels of Amish Tripathi
Author(s): 1. Ishita Upadhyay, 2. Dr. Parul Mishra
Authors Affiliations:
- Research Scholar, Pt. L.M.S. Campus, Rishikesh (SDSUV);
- Assistant Professor, Pt. L.M.S. Campus, Rishikesh (SDSUV)
This paper examines the portrayal of women warriors and the concept of the sacred feminine in the novels of Amish Tripathi, focusing on the Shiva Trilogy and the Ram Chandra Series. Moving beyond traditional mythological representations, Tripathi reimagines female characters such as Sati, Sita, and Kali as active agents of ethical reasoning, political authority, and social transformation. The study argues that his narratives shift the idea of the feminine from passive divinity to participatory Shakti, embodied in action, resilience, and moral courage. This paper situates these characters within broader debates on gender, power, and nationhood. Ultimately, the paper concludes that Tripathi’s women warriors redefine the sacred feminine as a dynamic and lived ethical force in contemporary Indian literature.
Ishita Upadhyay, Dr. Parul Mishra (2026); The Portrayal of Women Warriors and the Sacred Feminine in the Novels of Amish Tripathi, International Journal for Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Field, ISSN(O): 2455-0620, Vol-12, Issue-5, Available on – https://www.ijirmf.com/
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