In the story "आज़ाद-कथा" by रतननाथ सरशार, translated by प्रेमचंद, the protagonist, Jogin, escapes from a dangerous situation and encounters a lawyer while walking alone at night. The lawyer attempts to flirt with her and offers her a place to stay, claiming concern for her safety. Jogin, wary of his intentions, agrees to go with him only under the condition that he respects her dignity. Upon arriving at the lawyer's modest home, she realizes that he is not as wealthy as he pretends to be. The lawyer, despite appearing respectful, has ulterior motives, and he instructs his servant to falsely portray him as a wealthy man the next day. The story highlights themes of deception, the struggle for safety, and the importance of self-respect.

by Munshi Premchand in Hindi Fiction Stories

Writen by Munshi Premchand

Category Fiction Stories