Light in the Dark – Part 7
Upon being appointed Chief Priest, Vivaswan renounces the material world to seek spiritual truth within the darkness of a sacred chamber. His journey is poetically mirrored by the …
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Swarnali Nath
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Light in the Dark – Part 6
Vivaswan, a scholar of traditional religious rituals, finds his understanding of devotion challenged by a profound encounter with a mysterious, soulful singer. Meanwhile, the singe…
Light in the Dark – Part 5
While lost in a forest on a full moon night, Vivaswan is captivated by the divine and melodic songs of Yamini, a devoted singer. This encounter sparks a profound spiritual awakenin…
Light in the Dark – Part 4
Yamini harbors a secret, long-standing love for Vivaswan, a man who admires her artistic talents without ever truly knowing the woman behind them. As she navigates this unrequited …
Light in the Dark – Part 3
After twelve years of training at a Gurukul, the wise and radiant Vivaswan returns home, possessing a powerful aura that glows until sunset. When his divine light encounters Yamini…
Light in the Dark – Part 2
Yamini is a mystical being born from darkness who carries a curse that can only be broken by meeting someone with a unique aura. To prevent the curse from returning, she lives a po…
Light in the Dark – Part 1
This narrative introduces Yamini and Vivaswan, two lovers whose bond is destined to be beautiful yet eternally incomplete. As Vivaswan concludes twelve years of spiritual training …
Exploring devotion and divinity through ‘The Simplest Guide to Religion: Understanding Humanity’s Search for the Sacred’ by Tomichan Matheikal
This article reviews Tomichan Matheikal’s book, *The Simplest Guide to Religion: Understanding Humanity’s Search for the Sacred*, praising its accessible exploration of the human i…
Book Review of ‘Jagannath: Stories of Faith and Devotion’ by Smita Das Jain
"Jagannath: Stories of Faith and Devotion" by Smita Das Jain is a devotional non-fiction book featuring seventy-five stories about Lord Jagannath drawn from scriptures, folklore, a…
The Zestful Music
This poem is part of the "EarthSong" poetry series created for the BlogchatterA2Z Challenge 2026. It captures a sense of joy and wonder found in listening to the vibrant, quiet mus…
Youthful Daffodils
In a land of happiness, youthful daffodils greet passersby and bring joy to children through their poetic presence. These flowers share stories of their solitary bliss, creating a …
The Xerophyte’s Wonder
This poem, part of the "EarthSong" series for the BlogchatterA2Z Challenge 2026, uses xerophytes as a metaphor for resilience and hope. It portrays these desert-dwelling plants as …