I have to agree Me. There was a time when I used to think that I am better of alone. But that was just lying to myself because as humans we are made in such a way that we always need someone to stand by our side. It could be any relationship but we definitely need them.
To think that someone is there for us does make a lot of difference.
Yes Sui..you are absolutely right. It does make a lot of difference. I was also thinking like you before till a few people came into my life and showed what difference they could make simply by being there!
Namrata talks about Anuja Chandramouli’s latest book, Mohini: The Enchantress ( August, 2020) calling it an attempt to paint a fresh image of Mohini in the reader’s mind . “Elusive as a fragment of a forgotten dream, fragile as a figment from fantasy, Mohini is perfection made possible. Distilled from the essence of Vishnu, Mohini the Enchantress is a part of him and yet she revels in the autonomy and extraordinary powers of beauty, magic and enchantment that are hers to wield. She is loved and desired by all in existence and yet, she is elusive tantalizing temptress, traipsing her way across the topsy-turvy terrain of fable and myth.” Anuja Chandramouli Anuja Chandramouli’s Mohini is a beautiful ode to the Goddess of Beauty and Fertility. Considered to be the only female avatar of Vishnu, created by Vishnu and Shakti, this book traces her life through sands of time. As an author Anuja Chandramouli has been known to explore lesser known aspects of different mythological character
Namrata explores Kabul through Taran N Khan’s Shadow City which according to her isn’t just about a city . Stories in Kabul begin with the phrase ‘ Yeki bood, yeki na bood .’ There was one, there was no one. Taran N Khan (Shadow City) Taran N Khan’s first book, Shadow City takes us around Kabul highlighting the varied experiences the city and its people have been through over years. It is neither a memoir, nor a travelogue. Lying somewhere in between, Khan has found the perfect voice to depict a place which has been through so much and yet continues to thrive in various ways. Growing up in Aligarh, Khan grew up with a fascination for Afghanistan due to her Pashtun background. After completing her education in Delhi and London, she has now decided to call Mumbai her home for the time being. Her works have been widely published in India and internationally, including in Guernica, Al Jazeera, the Caravan and Himal Southasian . Her writing has also received support from the MacDowell
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I have to agree Me. There was a time when I used to think that I am better of alone. But that was just lying to myself because as humans we are made in such a way that we always need someone to stand by our side. It could be any relationship but we definitely need them.
ReplyDeleteTo think that someone is there for us does make a lot of difference.
Yes Sui..you are absolutely right. It does make a lot of difference. I was also thinking like you before till a few people came into my life and showed what difference they could make simply by being there!
DeleteSuch such true words. Moral support, it's essential!
ReplyDeleteYes sometimes the utmost essential thing for survival!!
DeleteThanks for stopping by Momina :)
Hi Me,
ReplyDeleteHaving someone standing beside you to help you walk through difficult moments can be invaluable.
Hi Zunnur...
DeleteYes you are right for this gives us the strength to face the difficult times!
Thanks for being here :)
Seeing a little change in someone's thoughts ;). Indeed your thought is fact, but don't know how much.
ReplyDeleteKeep thinking :)
I don't know what "change" you mean...but yes I always believed it does make a difference.
DeleteThinking...yes I am!