Arjuna and the Women Who Waited is a deeply lyrical and emotionally resonant retelling of the Mahabharata, seen not through the victories of its celebrated hero, but through the hearts of the four women who loved him—each in her own fierce, quiet, and unforgettable way. Draupadi, born of fire, wrestles with love and betrayal within a marriage shared; Ulupi, the river nymph, offers unconditional love without expectation; Chitrangada, the warrior queen, embraces the grace of letting go; and Subhadra, the one he chose, nurtures a bond rooted in peace and quiet strength. With poetic intimacy, Monica gives voice to these women who are often sidelined in epic tradition, crafting a narrative that explores love as longing, as resilience, as sacrifice, and ultimately, as selfhood. This is not just Arjuna’s story—it’s the story of the women who waited, and what it means to love in the shadow of legend.