Back from a Sabbatical

At the onset of this post, I wish to extend my gratitude to three very important people. One of them, I am sure is definitely going to read this. The other being a Booker Prize Winner is busy ideating another piece of literary wonder. And the third person is the most read writer of India and now abroad too, I guess!

A big thank you to Satish alias Chattis! Had he not paid me a surprise visit at my office, I never would have sat down to punch in these words that form a fresh post for my blog. Every time we meet, one thing he never forgets to mention is my blog. He reads it. Seems to have made his brother Santosh read it too. Recently he once again sneaked into my office. Gentle as he is; asked an office boy to inform me that a friend of mine wishes to meet me at the reception. Reaching reception like a child I said ‘abbe tu’ (bloody you). We settled down to recollect memories of naughty school days. Finally he asked me as to what next I should be expected to post on my blog? I was silent. Oh gosh! I said to myself. It’s been long; I had visited my blog and written something to read easy. So thank you Satish for reminding me that I am an active blogger with more than 80 blog posts to my credit.

The other person is none other than a Booker Prize Winner Mr. Aravind Adiga. Yes! I know he seems to be quite an unnatural choice to extend my gratitude to. Why not? Don’t we both belong to the same clan of being writers? He; a prolific writer and me; a creative writer striving to evolve into a prolific writer! As I continue reading his penned THE WHITE TIGER, I simply can’t help growing a fan of his satirical writing style. Presenting India to the Chinese Premiere through the eyes of Balram Halwai is power packed writing. Thank you Sir, for serving an inspiration and helping me make up my mind to start blogging again.

The third person is Indian from heart, by heart and with a heart of a common India. Chetan Bhagat; why am I so fond of him? He narrates love stories which sound real. The struggles of his protagonists are so much like ours. At the end of the day, his writing emphasizes on a happy ending after putting in efforts of an unpredictable life. TWO STATES-THE STORY OF MY MARRIAGE provided the much needed impetus to start thinking of a dark book on my professional life.

Stepping out of a sabbatical, I feel liberated again. I take to blogging again. The blogs to follow will adapt to a different writing style and I shall see to it that I cover extensive topics. Smiling from within, I feel like an NRI who has stayed 30 years away from his motherland and is seeking sanctity at the feet of a spiritual power to live life willfully.

I am back. Thank you once again to – Satish, Aravind Adiga and of course Chetan Bhagat.

- vociferous