Rebati

Discover Rebati by Vyasa Kabi Fakir Mohan Senapati—widely celebrated as the first modern Odia short story. Set in late 19th-century rural Odisha, this poignant narrative depicts young Rebati’s burning desire for learning, her progressive schoolmaster Shyamabandhu, and the heartbreaking downfall of her family due to rigid orthodoxy, cholera, and superstition. Immerse yourself in a landmark text on women's literacy and social reform. Read the full text online for free, track your reading progress, and explore timeless regional classics exclusively on the ParibhaAsha App (available on iOS and Android).