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“I want to read books on medieval Indian history…!”
What books do you want to read? Recently, while working on investigative journalism, I had the opportunity to study some historical evidence (documents) that were around 250 years old. During this process, I realized how superficial my knowledge of history was. This experience sparked my interest in the subject of history. Being a native Marathi…
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“Thanks to WordPress, I became a writer; I have crossed the milestone of 500 posts…!”
Despite having little knowledge of computer systems, I started my blog simply because I had a smartphone at hand. As a determined writer, I have crossed the milestone of 500 posts solely due to the encouragement from WordPress and fellow bloggers. It is truly satisfying to see that my blog, “avatibhavati.com,” is now being appreciated…
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“Along with Hindu festivals, I enthusiastically celebrate everyone’s birthdays at home…!”
Write about a few of your favorite family traditions. Although our family is not strictly orthodox in terms of Hindu beliefs, we are a family that celebrates all Hindu festivals and traditions with due rituals and respect for heritage. While embracing progressive and modern ideas across generations, we have always approached Hindu traditions and religious…
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“What’s the use of the attitude ‘Why do I even need others?’”
The attitude of thinking, “I don’t really need them; if they need me, they will come to me,” can make a person lonely. Even though one might have their own world, at some point, we all need to step into others’ worlds too, don’t we? When that time comes, will others show empathy and affection…
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“Reading, writing, and engaging in conversations with people are my hobbies during my free time..!”
What do you enjoy doing most in your leisure time? In my free time, I enjoy reading, learning new things, and engaging in conversations with people. I find it fulfilling to research various topics and expand my knowledge. Writing and reflection are important to me during my free time, as I have a deep passion…
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“What is the greatest failure in life…?”
We are highly reactive by nature. As a result, we tend to constantly criticize and comment on others’ successes and failures. When someone achieves success, we immediately start speculating—how did they achieve it? What kind of support did they have? We create our own narrative in our minds, often justifying our own position in the…
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“The Buddhist-Jain caves of Dharashiv are yet to be seen…!”
Name an attraction or town close to home that you still haven’t got around to visiting. The Buddhist-Jain caves of Dharashiv, located in the Balaghat mountain range, just 8 kilometers from the city of Dharashiv (formerly known as Osmanabad) in the Indian state of Maharashtra, have remained unseen by me until now. Dharashiv, the district…
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“The bag of memories is now packed to the brim…!”
My son Soham completed one year in Japan for his job on January 21. For the past two days, I haven’t been able to suppress the restlessness in my mind. One part of me keeps reminding me that getting emotional like this doesn’t suit me. But the thought that my only son has gone far…
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“If the illusion is not with us, then we are truly alone…!”
We are born alone, we live alone, and we die alone. While making this solitary journey more joyful, we build relationships with others through love, compassion, and communication. Because of this love and friendship, we can create an illusion—however temporary—that we are not alone. This very illusion becomes the cornerstone of our existence. “आभास सोबत…
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“Even simple activities like traveling, chatting, and writing bring me joy…!”
List five things you do for fun. Throughout the day, as we carry out our assigned tasks and responsibilities, they eventually lose their novelty and start feeling monotonous. Running around like clockwork can leave us feeling exhausted. At such times, what we truly need is entertainment to feel refreshed. Often, to enjoy ourselves, we think…
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