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  • Solace in the Mundaneness – The Fallen Buds

    Solace in the Mundaneness – The Fallen Buds

    I was walking in our courtyard, The evening was cool as autumn was approaching, I loved it. The time when finally the heat of summer leaves And the weather starts turning cold at night, Sending us the message that winter is coming. The smell of the shiuli flower comes Carrying the news that the Divine…

  • Solace in the Mundaneness – An Escape

    Solace in the Mundaneness – An Escape

    The ghat was buzzing with various sounds. The ringing bells of the temples, the call of the hawkers, the tourist guides calling their guests, the chanting of the sadhus, the chatter of tourists, the laughter of children playing and so many. But amidst all those sounds, sitting in the ghat silently and watching everything passing…

  • Solace in the Mundaneness – Daal Bhaat

    Solace in the Mundaneness – Daal Bhaat

    Today we had a lot of things to eat The meal was prepared with extreme care Under the supervision of my mother There was rice, shaak, daal, fries, Shahee paneer, doi potol, alur dam, Pabda jhol and chicken curry. There was a favorite dish of every member of the family. As I sat on the…

  • Solace in the Mundaneness – Elaichi Chai

    Solace in the Mundaneness – Elaichi Chai

    The steaming elaichi chaiat a winter morningIs like a granted prayerFor in every sip of the chaiwe remember the warmthof the safe embrace of motherWe remember the warmth of our first loveWe remember the warmth of the blanket we just leftTo start a brand new dayYet, the elaichi chai smells so rightAt the winter morningTo…

  • Solace in the Mundaneness – A Balcony Canvas

    Solace in the Mundaneness – A Balcony Canvas

    Standing on the balcony I saw a canvas with colors of happiness Amidst the hustle of the busy day I found the hues of mundaneness. An old man walking on the street Wrapping a sea blue shawl Slowly, as if counting his steps, Wearing the much awaited sunrays Peeping through the edge of the clouds…