Intriguing characters enrich any narrative. When that narrative is scriptural and the intriguing character is a real person, we are naturally drawn to hearing about him, even if his activities unsettle us. “How could he?!” Then as we continue, it is revealed, “Oh, he is actually a great devotee!” We read on and again feel indignant, and still later, again charmed.

Such are the pastimes of Durvāsā Muni - he who cursed Ambarīşa Mahārāja, he who blessed śrīmati Rādhikā, he who incensed the residents of Dvärakā, he who was charmed by Krsna and Balarāma. A partial manifestation of Lord Siva, he is the greatest devotee, fulfilling the Supreme Lord's desires in the most unusual ways while simultaneously performing instructive pastimes.

This booklet, containing sixteen engaging narrations of the history of Maharși Durvāsā, is written in simple, story-tale style. In this way, it easily lends itself to drama and art, and is sure to be a source of family delight.