At 98, renowned writer and literary critic Prof. M. Leelavathy has written Bharathalokam, a study of the Mahabharata. In this conversation, she reflects on the epic’s enduring messages of unconditional love and the need to avoid war at any cost, while also speaking about destiny, literature and what it means to continue writing at her age.

At 98, renowned writer and literary critic Prof. M. Leelavathy has written Bharathalokam, a study of the Mahabharata. In this conversation, she reflects on the epic’s enduring…

At 98, renowned writer and literary critic Prof. M. Leelavathy has written Bharathalokam, a study of the Mahabharata. In this conversation, she reflects on the epic’s enduring…

At 98, Kerala's M. Leelavathy remains a vibrant literary critic, exploring the Mahabharata's anti-war themes in her latest book.