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Solace in the Mundaneness – The Jar of Light
I bought a jar of toffees. Four of us had them Whenever we needed something sweet to munch One day, I saw the empty jar It found a place in the corner of the home Where rubbish is kept. Looking… Continue reading
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Solace in the Mundaneness – The Ingredients of Happiness
Maa was cooking in the kitchen The smell of the foods being prepared in the oven Came to me with a message “It seems like today’s menu is going to be great” I thought for a while. The next moment… Continue reading
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Solace in the Mundaneness – The Broken Harmonium
The harmonium was the first musical instrument I bought. It is broken now. Once it produced a loud sound, When I opened the black keys, blew the bellows, And pressed the rids. I was awestruck to know the functionalities. The… Continue reading
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Solace in the Mundaneness – Ghore Pherar Gaan
In my hometown Chittaranjan, there were several types of migratory birds that found their momentary home in the trees beside the lakes. I often watched them flying above the lake water in the winter afternoon. Watching those ravish white wings… Continue reading
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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… Continue reading
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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… Continue reading





