#solaceinthemundaneness

  • 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

    Solace in the Mundaneness – The Broken Harmonium
  • 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

    Solace in the Mundaneness – Ghore Pherar Gaan
  • 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

    Solace in the Mundaneness – The Fallen Buds
  • 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

    Solace in the Mundaneness – An Escape
  • 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… Continue reading

    Solace in the Mundaneness – Daal Bhaat
  • 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… Continue reading

    Solace in the Mundaneness – Elaichi Chai