Sanofa was a being of the magical realm – wispy creations of God, sometimes seen, but mostly invisible to human eyes even though they are all around - hidden among the leaves, mosses, feathers and clouds. Sanofa was the odd one, she never really cared how she looked, so busy was she flitting around doing …
Under the Peepal Tree
She sat there all day long, under the massive Peepal tree (sacred fig) next to a tributary of Gomti river. The children would go and sit around her, trying to catch her glance. She would smile at them sometimes and often make some signs. She never spoke though. The villagers understood she had taken a …
The Essence of Play
The joy of the soul The beat of the heart The dance of the spirit The rhythm of breath Each moment of life Is a glorious play of consciousness. The shine in the eyes The call of the wild The whisper of leaves The laughter of a child Every expression Is a reflection of your …
The Elixir: An Atlantean Tale
Shahan’s heart skipped a beat as the ground beneath her feet trembled. This has been happening since the last 12 days. She made her way quickly to the Elixir Temple. She was one among the 15 Shikas who were serving at the temple from a very young age. Kept in seclusion, and away from their …
Bonds Beyond Death
The heritage homestay by the sea was seldom occupied. Most guests who came here were either not able to cross the state borders before nightfall or had to make a halt due to an emergency. Johanpal, the owner, did not actually care much as long as enough guests kept trickling in to pay the salary …
Eternal Play
The priest closed the doors that led to the inner sanctum of the temple, and went home. The silence of the night was only disturbed by the distant barking of street dogs. The temple, one of the most famous in southern India, was known for its musical pillars. People from all over the world have …
Magical Encounter in Ancient Stepwell
It was a sweltering summer afternoon. Ahana had come with her group of college friends to visit the old fortress that was in the outskirts of the desert township where they had come for a holiday. As the five girls walked around the popular tourist destination, following their guide, Ahana sauntered off alone. She wanted …
