Aww, Shucks!

One friend tells me with concern“If only you let go of words and concepts,And actually ‘lived’ life”. Another friend sends … More

“All barriers down, absolute freedom” — To my friend Sanghamitra Mandal aka Sana

Yes, I do agree“To understand the scheme of thingsYou need not be religiousIt comes to you when you are chosen.” … More

Madhushala (The Tavern) by Harivansh Rai Bachchan (English rendering in verse)

This English translation of Harivansh Rai Bachchan’s Madhushala brings alive the timeless poetry of life, death, and the eternal joy of the tavern. Through 100 stanzas, the poem explores the dance of wine, laughter, and philosophy—celebrating freedom, courage, and the spirit of living fully. The tavern becomes a metaphor for life’s impermanence, and the wine, a symbol of unending joy and inner awakening. Experience the lyrical journey in this complete, rhythmic rendering.

What Would You Have Done if you were the Mayor of Casterbridge?

I’m in the middle of reading “The Mayor of Casterbridge” novel by Thomas Hardy (https://www.pinkmonkey.com/dl/library1/caster.pdf). I have reached this following … More

Writing Past the Midnight Hour

Words fail me at this late hour To write what I want to Pablo Neruda would have known How to … More

Some More Sayings of Mine. Actually, Just 3 More, So Relax

“People make the mistake of thinking that sex is a four-letter word.” “Brahma does not exist, so no need to … More

Mortality

The curtain is falling On my eyes Little by little So said the optometrist; But I knew it all along … More

What was this journey all about?

There is not in me that now Which once was; Neither a sunrise nor a sunset Neither the stars nor … More

“None in Bondage, None Seeking Liberation and None Liberated”

When my elder sister and I were returning today (July 11, 2025) from a visit to my younger sister’s in-laws … More

Where is Love?

“You find love in the silence of your heart. Do not look for it outside.”